2005 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 57

Instruments and controls Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE) NOTICE 55 Airbag warning light This light together with will come on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in the airbag system. The car should be checked immediately at an authorized Saab dealer to prevent more serious faults from arising. WARNING An illuminated "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" indicator light indicates an engine-related problem. While your car may be able to be driven with the "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" indicator light illuminated (Limp-home mode), you are advised to have your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to your car and create unsafe driving conditions. The driver should be prepared to take action if such unsafe conditions arise (e.g.brake smoothly, engage neutral, stop in a suitable place, switch off the engine, etc.). This light indicates a malfunction in the fuel-injection or ignition system. The car may still be driven with care and with somewhat diminished performance (see page 136). 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. The light will come on for about three seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the Start or Drive position. It should go out after the engine has started. Indicator, fuel This light comes on when there is less than about 2.5 gallons (10 liters) of fuel left in the tank. NOTICE If the car runs out of fuel, air can be drawn in with the fuel, which, in turn, can cause the catalytic converter to be damaged by overheating. CHECK message indicator This light indicates that there is a message in the Saab Information Display (SID). A chime will also sound (see page 64).