Saab 2003 9-3 Owner's Manual page 57

Seatbelt reminder
This light reminds the driver to buckle up.
Parking brake warning
light
This light comes on when the parking brake
is applied (see page 148).
The parking brake is mechanical and oper-
ates on the rear wheels.
WARNING
• Always apply the parking brake when
parking, see page 148.
• Always apply the parking brake
before removing the remote control.
• Do not apply the parking brake while
the car is moving.
Airbag warning light
This light comes on if a potentially serious
fault has occured in the airbag system.
The following message is shown on the
Saab Information Display (SID):
Airbag malfunction.
Contact Saab dealer.
Instruments and controls
WARNING
• If the airbag readiness light stays on
after you start your vehicle, it means
the airbag system may not be working
properly. One or more of the following
conditions may occur:
- Non-deployment of the airbags in the
event of a crash.
- Deployment of the airbags without a
crash.
- Deployment of the airbags in crashes
less severe than intended.
• To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle serviced
right away if the airbag readiness light
stays on after you start your vehicle.
This light will come on for about three sec-
onds when the ignition switch is turned to
the Start or Drive position. It should go out
after the engine has started.
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