Saab 9-3 Convertible M2003, Owner'S Manual

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131 Interior equipment, trunk
Trunk Release Handle
There is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release
handle located inside the trunk on the latch.
This handle will glow following exposure to
light. Pull the release handle down to open
the trunk from the inside.
WARNING
• Lay heavy suitcases flat on the floor.
Then place smaller and lighter items of
luggage on top.
• Always secure heavy, bulky loads to
the four tie downs in the trunk. This will
reduce risk of having them thrown
about during heavy braking or during
a crash and causing personal injury.
• Secure small items if the backrest is
folded down. Small items can also be
thrown around inside the car and
cause personal injury.
• The rear seat must be in the upright
position to protect against load
displacement in the event of a
collision
.
• Do not exceed the load capacity of the
car, as this will alter its handling char-
acteristics, (see page 226).
• Keep hands well clear of all moving
parts.
• The tail pipe of the exhaust system
can become very hot during driving.
Bear this in mind when loading and
unloading the car so that children, for
example, do not burn themselves.
WARNING
• Do not obstruct outward vision or the
ability to exit the vehicle when loading
the vehicle.
• When the rear seat backrest is placed
upright after having been folded for-
ward, ensure that all rear safety belts
are accessible and properly routed.
• Make sure that tire pressures are
properly adjusted in accordance with
altered vehicle weight (refer to tire
pressures in the Specifications sec-
tion of this manual).
NOTICE
The trunk release handle was not
designed to be used to tie down the trunk
lid or as a an anchor point when securing
items in the trunk. Improper use of the
trunk release could damage it.
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Trunk Release Handle
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