Saab 2006 9-5 Owner's Manual page 59

This light indicates a malfunction in the
fuel-injection or ignition system. The car
may still be driven with care and with some-
what diminished performance (see
page 146).
NOTICE
The car should be checked immediately
at a workshop to prevent more serious
faults from arising. We recommend that
you contact an authorized Saab dealer.
Warning, oil pressure
(engine oil)
This light will come on if the engine oil pres-
sure is dangerously low. If the light flashes
or comes on while you are driving, stop the
car, switch off the engine and check the
engine oil level (see page 196).
NOTICE
Under no circumstances must the car be
driven when this warning light is on. Low
oil pressure can result in serious engine
damage.
Warning, charging
This light will come on if the battery is dis-
charging. If it comes on while you are driv-
ing, stop the car as soon as possible and
switch off the engine.
Check the alternator drive belt (see page
204). 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.
Instruments and controls
Brake warning light
This light will come on if there is insufficient
brake fluid in the reservoir (see pages 199).
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 60).
WARNING
• Never drive the car when this warning
lights is on. Danger of brake failure!
• If the level of brake fluid in the reser-
voir is below the MIN mark, the car
should be towed to a workshop. We
recommend that you contact an
authorized Saab workshop.
• Have the brake system checked at
once by a workshop. We recommend
that you contact an authorized Saab
dealer.
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