2000 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 55

Instruments and controls Parking brake warning light 55 Warning charging This light comes 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 belt is slack or broken, battery charging will be poor and engine cooling unsatisfactory. Brake warning light This light will come on together with if there is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir, see page 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). The light will show when the parking brake is on (see page 151.) If the car driven with the parking brake on, will also come on and a chime will sound. The parking brake is mechanical and operates on the rear wheels. WARNING Never drive the car when these warning lights are on. Danger of brake failure! Have the brake system checked at once by an authorized Saab dealer. WARNING • Always apply the parking brake when parking • Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key • Do not apply the parking brake while the car is moving (see page 151)