2003 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 116

116 Interior equipment Trunk Folding down the rear seat For greater flexibility, the rear seat is split so that the narrow and the wide part can be folded down separately. Next to the hinges in the trunk are handles for unlocking the rear seat backrests. The operation is easier if the front seats are not too far back and the rear seat head restraints are fully lowered. 1 Unlock the backrest by pulling the appropriate handle in the trunk. 2 Fold the backrest forward. Note: When returning the backrest to its upright position, make sure that it locks properly in place and that the seatbelt does not get caught. If the left-hand backrest is not properly locked in position, the following message is displayed on the SID (equivalent message displayed for right-hand backrest): Rear left seat backrest unlocked. WARNING • Never driver the car if the backrest is not correctly locked into position as this increases the risk of personal injury in the event of heavy braking or a crash. • Never leave a child or animal unattended in the car. During sunny weather the temperature in the passenger and trunk can climb to 160-180°F (70-80°C). Small children are very susceptible to heat stroke. Trunk Release Handle, see page 118. Emergency opening of the narrow backrest, see page 119.