Saab 2007 owner manual Hood release handle, Hood secondary safety catch

190 Car care and technical information

Hood

The hood release handle is located under- neath the instrument panel. To open the hood:

1Pull the release handle.

2The front of the hood will now spring up, providing access to the secondary safety catch.

3Push the catch upwards, pushing the hood downward a little bit at the same time. The hood can now be lifted right up.

To close the hood, release it from a height of about 8 - 16 in (20-40 cm). Do not press down on it.

WARNING

Never hold your fingers between the hood and safety catch if lowering but not clos- ing the hood.

Check that the hood is now closed securely.

IB3889

Hood release handle

IB3890

Hood secondary safety catch