Saab 2002 9-3, Owner'S Manual

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186 Car care
Hood release handle
The handle of the hood lock is located on the
left under the instrument panel. Open the
hood in the following way:
1 Pull the release handle.
2 The hood moves to the half-locked posi-
tion and is stopped by a safety catch at
the front edge.
3 Press the lever of the catch upwards and
raise the hood.
When you close the hood you should drop it
from a height of about 8 inches (20 cm),
without slamming it.
WARNING
Never hold your fingers between the hood
and safety catch if lowering but not clos-
ing the hood.
IB1514
Hood release pressure plate
IB887
Hood release handle