Parking Brake; Parking - Saab 2003 9-3 Owner's Manual

148 Starting and driving

Parking brake

WARNING
• Always apply the parking brake when
you park the car. If the car is to be
left parked for a long time, refer to
page 150.
• Always apply the parking brake before
removing the remote control.
• Do not use the parking brake while
driving.
• Grasp the parking brake lever in such
a way that no fingers get trapped when
you release the parking brake.
The parking brake lever is situated between
the front seats. The brake acts on the rear
wheels. When the parking brake is applied,
the indicator light on the main instru-
ment panel will come on.
To release the parking brake, lift the lever
slightly, press the pawl button on the under-
side of the lever and lower the lever.
Correct hold
If the parking brake is applied when the car
pulls off, the following message will appear
on the SID:
Release park brake.

Parking

WARNING
• Never leave children or pets unat-
tended in the car. In warm, sunny
weather, the temperature inside the
car can reach 160–180°F (70–80°C).
• Park where the vehicle will not create
an obstruction or a hazard to other
road users.
• Do not park on dry grass or other
combustible material. The catalytic
converter gets very hot and could start
a fire.
• Apply the parking brake.
• Shift into Reverse (automatic trans-
mission: select P), remove the remote
control and lock the car.