Saab 2007 owner manual Headlight and parking light indicator

60 Instruments and controls

Parking brake warning light

This light will show when the parking brake is on (see page 165).

The parking brake is mechanical and oper- ates on the rear wheels.

WARNING

•Always apply the parking brake when parking, see page 165.

•Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key.

•Do not apply the parking brake while the car is moving.

Anti-lock brake warning

This light will come on if a fault has occurred in the ABS system.

On certain variants and can light up to indicate a fault in the electronic brake force distribution system (distribution of the brake pressure between the front and rear wheels).

Conventional braking without the ABS func- tion will still be available.

For safety reasons, stop the car and check the level of the brake fluid (see page 196).

If the level is normal, depress the brake pedal firmly two or three times. Now check the level again. If the level is still normal, you may drive the car, with considerable cau- tion, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to have the brake system checked.

WARNING

•If the ABS is inoperative, there is a danger of the rear wheels locking up on hard braking.

•If the level of brake fluid in the reser- voir is below the MIN mark, the car should be towed to an authorized Saab dealer.

Headlight and parking light indicator

This light indicates that the headlights or the parking lights are on.