Saab 2001 9-5 2.3 Turbo Ecopower, Owner'S Manual

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185 Starting and driving
Parking brake
The parking brake is situated between the
front seats and acts on the rear wheels.
When the parking brake is on, the indicator
light on the main instrument panel will be on.
To release the parking brake, lift the lever
slightly, press the release button and
release the lever by pushing down on it.
Parking
WARNING
• Always apply the parking brake when
parking.
• Always apply the parking brake before
removing the ignition key.
• Do not use the parking brake when the
car is moving.
WARNING
• Park where the vehicle will not create
an obstruction or a hazard to other
road users.
• Do not park on dry grass or other com-
bustible material. The catalytic con-
verter gets very hot and could start a
fire.
• Do not leave children or pets unat-
tended in the car. In warm, sunny
weather, the temperature inside the
car can reach 160–180°F (70–80°C).
NOTE
• Apply the parking brake.
• Engage reverse (automatic transmis-
sion: move selector lever to P (Park)),
and remove the ignition key.
• Lock the car.
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