Saab 2001 9-3 - Manual (Page 49)

49 Convertible
Folding the soft top
Before operating the soft top, read through
the section ” General safety instructions” on
page 48.
1 Start the engine and let it idle.
2 Release the locking handle to free the
two hooks.
• Pull the handle straight backwards.
• Pull the handle down, releasing the
hooks.
• Raise the handle up.
WARNING
• Do not touch the hinges or struts of the
soft top during folding, because of the
pinch hazard.
• Do not operate the soft top with pas-
sengers in the rear seat or bystanders
right next to the car, because of the
risk of head injuries.
• After lowering the top, make sure the
soft top cover has locked properly.
NOTE
If you drive away while the soft top is
being raised or lowered it will stop when
the car exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h). The
motion of the car and the resulting wind
can seriously damage the components of
the soft top system and may cause per-
sonal injury.
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Locking handle
1 Pull the handle out
2 Unfasten the hooks