2000 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 42

42 Convertible • Note that certain automatic carwashes can do damage to fabric soft tops. This applies to carwashes that use mechanical feelers bearing against the body. We advise against washing a Saab 9-3 Convertible in automatic carwashes. • Note that certain automatic car washes can cause water to leak in places that normally would not leak. Do not direct high pressure streams of water at the seals for the convertible top. • Roof racks and ski holders must not be mounted on the soft top. • Under no circumstances should anything be put into the storage space for the soft top (under the tonneau cover) since this could cause obstruction when the soft top is being folded away. • See that no luggage is resting against the soft top stowage space since this could interfere with the rasing and folding of the soft top. • When the soft top is being operated, lowering or raising should be completed. Do not leave the soft top partially raised or lowered: after 20 seconds it will quickly "settle down" when the hydraulic pressure is automatically released. • It is important that the telescopic locking handle is completely pushed in when the soft top is closed. • Fold down any auxilliary mounted antenna before raising the top to avoid possible antenna or top damage (e.g., OnStar cellular antenna on windshield of Convertible) Convertible General safety instructions • Never touch the hinges and struts of the soft top nor the upper beam of the windshield while operating the soft top. • After raising the soft top, always check that it is properly secured to the top beam of the windshield with the soft top locking device before driving the car away. After folding it down you should check that the tonneau cover latches have engaged properly. Otherwise it may come loose while you are driving and cause injury. • Do not operate the soft top with passengers in the rear seat or bystanders right next to the car. There is a risk of head injuries while the soft top is in motion. • Remove child car seats and children before operating the soft top. • Don't operate the soft top in temperatures below 23°F (-5°C).