2007 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 192
2007 Saab 9-3 Manual
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192 Starting and driving Fitting roof carriers 3 Sport Sedan and SportCombi without roof rails 1 Open the four covers on the roof of the car. 2 Insert a screw with washer into each roof carrier foot. Fit a seal onto each screw. 3 The roof carriers are marked front and back. 4 Bolt the roof carriers to the brackets in the roof. 5 Check that the roof carriers are firmly mounted. Driving with a roof rack load WARNING • A roof load will affect the car's center of gravity and aerodynamics. Be aware of this when cornering and driving in crosswinds. • Adjust your speed to the prevailing conditions. • Due to higher aerodynamics drag, fuel economy may suffer when driving with a roof rack. The maximum permissible roof load is 220 lbs. (100 kg). Note that the roof load must be included in the car's maximum permissible payload and axle load. Strong, sturdy roof carriers designed specially for your car are available from your Saab dealer. Always secure roof loads securely. Mounting holes for roof carrier