2009 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 141

93_US_MY09.book Page 141 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Interior equipment Folding down the rear seat backrest, SportCombi WARNING • Never drive 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. • Keep hands well clear of all moving parts. • When folding the backrest back upright, make sure that it is locked correctly on both sides. This is imperative since the center safety belt is mounted in the backrest. • Adjust the head restraints for the rear seats to be occupied to a suitable height before riding in the car. The tail pipe of the exhaust system can become very hot during driving. Bear in mind when loading and unloading the cat so that children, for example, do not burn themselves. For greater flexibility, the rear seat is split so that the narrow and the wide part can be folded down separately. It is easiest to fold down the rear seat backrests if the front seats are slid forward. 1 Unlock the backrest by pulling the appropriate handle forward. An unlocked backrest has a red indicator by the handle. 2 Fold the backrest forward. 141 When returning the backrest to its upright position, make sure that it locks properly in place. The red indicator by the handle must not be visible. Also make sure that the safety belt 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.