2002 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 24

24 Safety Child tether anchorages, Convertible models Child restraints with a tether strap must be anchored according to law. IB1926 IB1314 WARNING 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. The car is provided with two top tether anchorages. Use the one that is right behind the child restraint and attach the restraint as follows: 1 Lower the convertible top fully. 2 Switch off the ignition when the top storage covers are in their straight up position. 3 Place the child restraint in the rear seat. 4 Unlock the backrest and lower it about 8 in. (20 cm). Child tether anchorages, Convertible. Attaching tether strap hook to anchorage, Convertible. The tether strap is not a part of the tether child anchorage. 5 Insert the child restraint´s upper tether between the bottom of the headrest and the top of the backrest. 6 Run the hook and the tether over the cross-member behind the headrest. 7 There are slits in the fabric where the top bag is joined to the cross-member. Insert hook and strap through the slit opening. 8 Attach the tether to the anchorage. This might be easier if you insert your other hand between the backrest and the crossmember to help attach the tether. 9 Raise the backrest and lock in place. 10 Tighten the tether so that the back of the child restraint is pressed hard against the backrest. Also check that no buckle is positioned above the cross-member, as this could obstruct locking of the tonneau cover. 11 Secure the lower part of the child restraint by means of the safety belt as described in the child restraint mounting instructions.