2005 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 181
2005 Saab 9-5 Manual
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Starting and driving 179 Parking NOTICE WARNING • Do not leave children or pets unattended in the car. In warm, sunny weather, the temperature inside the car can reach 160-180°F (70-80°C). • Park where the vehicle will not create an obstruction or a hazard to other road users. • Do not park on dry grass or other combustible material. The catalytic converter gets very hot and could start a fire. • Apply the parking brake. • Shift to Reverse for manual transmission (automatic transmission: move selector lever to P (Park)), and remove the ignition key. Lock the car. Empty the car yourself and bear in mind: • Never leave a mobile phone, camera, computer or similar object visible in your car. • Clothing, packages and bags attract thieves. • Do not leave small objects such as CDs, sunglasses and coins visible. • If possible, park in a well-lit, conspicuous parking space. • Thieves strike whenever and wherever they are given the opportunity. Parking brake WARNING • Always apply the parking brake when you park the car. • Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key. • Do not use the parking brake while driving. The parking brake is situated between the front seats and acts on the rear wheels. When the parking brake is on, the indicator light on the main instrument panel will be on. To release the parking brake, lift the lever slightly, press the release button and release the lever by pushing down on it. IB360