2004 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 77

Instruments and controls WARNING 77 Seatbelt reminder This light reminds the driver to buckle up. Airbag warning light This light comes on if a potentially serious fault has occured in the airbag system. The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): Airbag malfunction. Contact Saab dealer. Parking brake warning light This light comes on when the parking brake is applied (see page 167). The parking brake is mechanical and operates on the rear wheels. • If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. One or more of the following conditions may occur: - Non-deployment of the airbags in the event of a crash. - Deployment of the airbags without a crash. - Deployment of the airbags in crashes less severe than intended. • To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. This light will come on for about four seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the Start or Drive position. WARNING • Always apply the parking brake when parking, see page 167. • Always apply the parking brake before removing the remote control. • Do not apply the parking brake while the car is moving.