Instruments And Controls - Saab 2003 9-5 2.3 Turbo Ecopower Owner's Manual

Warning, charging
This light will come on together with
the battery is discharging. If it comes on
while you are driving, stop the car as soon
as possible and switch off the engine.
Check the alternator drive belt (see page
211). If the belt has broken, the engine may
overheat (cooling system will not function
properly), the battery will not be charged,
the A/C compressor will not run and power
assistance for the steering will be lost.
Brake warning light
if This light will come on together with
there is insufficient brake fluid in the reser-
voir (see pages 207).
If the ABS warning light is on at the same
time, the ABS system may be inoperative
because of a fault (see "Anti-lock brake
warning", page 58).
WARNING
Never drive the car when these warning
lights are on. Danger of brake failure!
Have the brake system checked at once
by an authorized Saab dealer.

Instruments and controls

Parking brake warning
light
This light will show when the parking brake
if
is on (see page 195).
If the car is driven with the parking brake still
on, will also come on and a chime will
sound.
The parking brake is mechanical and oper-
ates on the rear wheels.
WARNING
• Always apply the parking brake when
parking, see page 195.
• Always apply the parking brake
before removing the ignition key.
• Do not apply the parking brake while
the car is moving.
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