Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual page 60

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60 Instruments and controls
Parking brake warning
light
This light will show when the parking brake
is on (see page 165).
The parking brake is mechanical and oper-
ates on the rear wheels.
WARNING
• Always apply the parking brake when
parking, see page 165.
• Always apply the parking brake
before removing the ignition key.
• Do not apply the parking brake while
the car is moving.
Anti-lock brake warning
This light will come on if a fault has occurred
in the ABS system.
On certain variants and can light
up to indicate a fault in the electronic brake
force distribution system (distribution of the
brake pressure between the front and rear
wheels).
Conventional braking without the ABS func-
tion will still be available.
For safety reasons, stop the car and check
the level of the brake fluid (see page 194).
If the level is normal, depress the brake
pedal firmly two or three times. Now check
the level again. If the level is still normal, you
may drive the car, with considerable cau-
tion, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer
to have the brake system checked.
WARNING
• If the ABS is inoperative, there is a
danger of the rear wheels locking up
on hard braking.
• If the level of brake fluid in the reser-
voir is below the MIN mark, the car
should be towed to an authorized
Saab dealer.
Headlight and parking
light indicator
This light indicates that the headlights or the
parking lights are on.