2004 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 55

Instruments and controls Parking brake warning light 55 Warning, charging This light will come on together with if the battery is discharging. 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 212). 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 reservoir (see pages 208). 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 56). This light will show when the parking brake is on (see page 196). 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 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, see page 196. • Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key. • Do not apply the parking brake while the car is moving.