Saab 2007 owner manual Brake warning light

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This light indicates a malfunction in the fuel-injection or ignition system. The car may still be driven with care and with some- what diminished performance (see

page 144).

NOTICE

The car should be checked immediately at a workshop to prevent more serious faults from arising. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer.

Warning, oil pressure (engine oil)

This light will come on if the engine oil pres- sure is dangerously low. If the light flashes or comes on while you are driving, stop the car, switch off the engine and check the engine oil level (see page 194).

NOTICE

Under no circumstances must the car be driven when this warning light is on. Low oil pressure can result in serious engine damage.

Warning, charging

This light will come on if the battery is dis- charging. If it comes on while you are driv- ing, stop the car as soon as possible and switch off the engine.

Check the alternator drive belt (see page

201). 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 if there is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir (see pages 196).

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 60).

WARNING

•Never drive the car when this warning lights is on. Danger of brake failure!

•If the level of brake fluid in the reser- voir is below the MIN mark, the car should be towed to a workshop. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab workshop.

•Have the brake system checked at once by a workshop. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer.