Saab 2000 9-5 User Manual

Page 47

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Instruments and controls

Warning, charging

This light will come on together with

if

the battery is not charging. If it comes on
while you are driving, stop the car as soon
as possible and switch off the engine.
Check the alternator drive belt (see page
179). 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.

Brake warning light

This light will come on together with

if

there is insufficient brake fluid in the reser-
voir (see pages 175 / 176).
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 48).

Parking brake warning
light

This light will show when the parking brake
is on (see page 162).
If the car is driven with the parking brake still

on,

will also come on and a chime will

sound.
The parking brake is mechanical and oper-
ates on the rear wheels.

WARNING

Never drive the car when these warning
lights are on. Danger of brake failure!

Have the brake system checked by an
authorized Saab dealer.

WARNING

• Always apply the parking brake when

parking.

• Always apply the parking brake before

removing the ignition key.

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