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21 Safety
LATCHLATCH (Lower Anchorages & Top tethers
for CHildren) consists of two types of attach-
ments for child restraints in the rear set,
ISOFIX and top tether.
ISOFIX are lower attachments located
where the seat and back cushions come
together. Top tether are upper attachments
located between beltbeam and parcel shelf,
see page 23 and 24.
Saab recommends rearward facing child
restraints.
IB1683
Illustration showing lower attachments (ISOFIX) in the rear seat.
Top tethers are located behind the head restraints, one for each seat position, see page
23 and 24.
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22 SafetyLATCH installationTo facilitate the proper fitting of new spe-
cially-design child restraints, 9-3's except
Convertibles have rigid lower anchorages
(ISOFIX) and top tether anchorages in the
two outboard rear seating positions. There
is an additional top tether anchorage for the
center rear seating position.
LATCH is a U.S./Canadian government
standard for an uniform method of fitting
child restraints without using the standard
safety belts. Only certain child restraints are
equipped to utilize these rigid lower anchor-
ages behind where the seat cushion and
seat back come together. LATCH child
seats also utilize a top tether strap that is
found on some newer child seats that still
require installation with the standard safety
belts.
There are two bars attached to the car body
for each specially designed LATCH child
restraint. A small circular label is located on
the seat back just above each attachment
bar to facilitate installing the child restraint.1 Place the child restraint on one of the
designated outboard rear seat cushions.
2 Press the child restraint rearward, lining
up the restraint attachment arms with
the labels.
3 Follow the child restraint instructions to
confirm that both restraint arms are
properly attached to the bars.
4 Attach the top tether strap to the in-car
anchorage and tighten according to the
restraint instructions, see page 23 and
24.
5 Pull the child restraint to make a second
check that restraint is securely attached
at both the lower anchorage bars and
the top tether strap.
For the top tether, only use the strap sup-
plied with the child restraint.
Always follow the installation instructions
supplied with the child restraint.
The availability of LATCH child restraints
may be limited.
Child restraints using rigid lower anchor-
ages (ISOFIX) cannot be fitted where a inte-
grated booster seat is installed.
IB1684IB1685
Rigid 2-point lower attachment with top
tether
Semi-rigid 2-point lower attachment with
top tether
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27 Safety
Folding booster seata Pull the upper part of the release strap
out and fold up the seat itself. Make sure
that it is locked firmly in its folded-up
position.
b Press the booster seat’s headrest all the
way down.
c Press in the latches on the car’s regular
head restraint. Remove it, rotate it 180°
and remount it. Make certain it is locked
correctly.
ISOFIX child restraints cannot be fitted in a
car with integrated booster seats.
WARNING
Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoul-
der belt system when restraining the
child in the booster seat.
The seat must not be modified or
changed in any way.
Do not leave a child alone in a car with-
out supervision.
The car’s regular head restraint must
always be turned 180° back to its orig-
inal position after the integrated
booster seat is folded away.
Check that the belt is not twisted or
rubbing against any sharp edges.
WARNING
Failure to follow all the manufacturer’s
instructions on the use of this child
restraint system can cause your child to
strike the vehicle´s interior during a
sudden stop or crash.Label in integrated booster cushion
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