2007 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 85

Instruments and controls The brake system provides Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD). This distributes the brake pressure between the front and rear wheels, in such a way as to achieve optimum braking performance irrespective of the car's load. If a fault arises in the EBD function, the , 85 Parking brake warning light This light comes on when the parking brake is applied (see page 177). The parking brake is mechanical and operates on the rear wheels. If the parking brake is applied when the car starts off, the following message will appear on the SID: Release park brake. The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): Airbag malfunction. Contact service. and lights will come on. Also, the following message will appear on the Saab Information Display (SID): Brake malfunction. Make a safe stop. If this is the case, drive carefully and contact a workshop as soon as possible. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. Refer to Brake warning light on page 84, Antilock braking warning on page 82 and ESP® OFF indicator on page 86. WARNING • 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 177. • Always apply the parking brake before removing the remote control. • Do not apply the parking brake while the car is moving. Safetybelt reminder This light reminds the driver to buckle up, see page 12. Airbag warning light This light comes on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in the airbag system, see also page 32.