2001 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 23
2001 Saab 9-3 Manual
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Safety Child tether anchorages, Coupé and 5-door models The belt anchorage beam is provided with three top tether anchorages. Use the one that is located just behind the child restraint and attach the restraint as follows: 1 Open the luggage compartment. 2 Unhook the rubber straps. 3 Lift the parcel shelf slightly and pull it clear of the guide pins in the front edge of the shelf support. 4 Fold the anchorages up as illustrated. 5 Raise the headrest to provide access to the anchor. The child restraint tether must be routed under the headrest. To make it more comfortable for the child, the headrest may be removed. 6 Attach the tether to the anchorage that is located just behind the child restraint. 7 Secure the lower part of the child restraint by means of the seat belt as described in the child restraint mounting instruction. 8 Tighten the tether so that the back of the child restraint is pressed hard against the backrest. Fold the anchorages down when not in use. 23 Child restraints with a tether strap must be anchored according to law. Child tether anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for: • Adult safety belts. • Harnesses. • Attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle. • Load securing device. Child tether anchorage, Coupé and 5door models. The tether strap is not a part of the child tether anchorage. Forward facing child restraint in center rear position When installing a forward facing child restraint in the center rear position the child restraint must be fitted using the standard safety belt together with the top tether anchorage. IB1362 WARNING