Direction Indicators; Changing Bulbs - Saab 2005 9-3 Owner's Manual

Changing bulbs

Before changing a bulb in the engine bay, switch off the engine
to avoid the danger of fingers and hands being injured by moving
parts.
The radiator fan can cut in even when the engine is switched off.
NOTICE
Switch off the ignition before changing a bulb, to avoid possible
short-circuiting.
Autochecking of lights
The bulbs that are most important from the point of view of traffic
safety are monitored by the car's electrical system. If one of these
bulbs should fail, a message will be displayed on the SID.
Example of SID message:
Left low beam failure.
The following bulbs are not checked: parking lights, front fog lights,
reversing lights, license plate lighting, side marker lights and side

direction indicators.

WARNING
If a stop light bulb fails
If a stop light bulb fails, the adjacent taillight will act as a stop light to
ensure traffic safety. Change the broken bulb when possible.
All rear light bulbs are of the same type and rated 21 W, with the
exception of the license plate lighting which is rated 5 W.
Wrong bulb fitted
If a dipped or main beam bulb of too high a rating is fitted, a bulb
failure message will be shown on the SID (a too high wattage bulb
can damage the reflector).
If the following message is displayed but the bulb shines, it is most
likely that an incorrect bulb has been fitted.
Right high beam failure.
Note:
When changing bulbs, fit the same type of bulb (e.g. Long-Life)
as that removed.
Headlight aiming, page 258.
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