Saab 900 1983 - Luggage and Cargo Space; Hood Operation

LUGGAGE AND CARGO SPACE
When desired, the rear seat can be converted to
extend the luggage/cargo compartment .
On the hatchback models, the parcel shelf can
be removed and
placed on the floor in the lug·
gage compartment. The luggage compartment
door is equipped with a catch to hold the parcel
shelf in the raised position to facilitate loading.
The
shelf automatically drops to its hor izontal
position when the door is closed
To fold the rear seat:
First pull the loop strap at the back of the seat
cushion
diagonally upward and forward to un·
latch
the cushion. Tip it on edge behind the
front seats.
Next,
release the backrest and drop it by pulling
the handle at either upper corner. When return·
ing the seat to its normal position ensure that
the
cushion and backrest are securely latched
and the seat belts are orderly.
HOOD
The hood release handle is located under the
ins
tr ument panel next to the inner left wheel
housing.
To open the hood:
1. Pull the release handle under the Instrument
panel. The hood will then open to the half·
locked position, retained by a safety latch at
the
leading edge (to the right of center when
facing the car).
2. Press the leading edge of the hood down
slightly and pull the safety catch. The hood
will then spring up and can be tilted forward
without effort.
To close the hood:
1. Tilt hood rearward and down until the run·
ners make contact with the rear hood guides.
2.
Slowly push hood rearward (with a slight up·
ward motion) until the safety catch engages.
Note: push at the
center of the forward edge
of the hood in order to engage the runners at
the rear
corners in their locking guides In the
fenders.
3.
Press down firmly until the main lock
engages securely.
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