Saab 2001 9-3 - Manual (Page 174)

174 Starting and driving
Parking brake
The parking brake lever is located between
the front seats. The brake acts on the rear
wheels. When the parking brake is on, the
indicator lamp on the main instrument panel
will be lit.
To release the brake, lift the lever slightly,
press the pawl button, and let the lever
down.
Parking
WARNING
• Always apply the parking brake when
the car is parked.
• Always apply the parking brake before
removing the ignition key.
• Never use the parking brake while the
car is moving.
WARNING
• Park where the vehicle will not create
an obstruction or a hazard to other
road users.
• Do not park on dry grass or other com-
bustible material. The catalytic con-
verter gets very hot and could start a
fire.
• Do not leave children or pets unat-
tended in the car. In warm, sunny
weather, the temperature inside the
car can reach 160–180°F (70–80°C).
NOTE
• Apply the parking brake.
• Shift into Reverse for manual trans-
mission; for automatic transmission:
move selector lever to P (Park)), and
remove the ignition key.
• Lock the car.
NOTE
Saab 9-3 Viggen: The body design
together with the relatively low ground
clearance of the car means that great
care must be taken during parking to
avoid damage to the under part of the
bumper.
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