Saab 1987 900 - Warning and Indicator Lights

Warning and indicator
lights
Some of the warning lights will come on
when the ignition is switched on before
starting. This serves as a bulb function
check. These should go out once the engine
is
running .
High beam indicator light
This light will glow when the headlights are
switched to high beam.
BRAKE
FLUID
Brake warning light (footbrake)
This light will come on if the level in the
brake fluid reservoir drops too low. If the
light
comes on while you are driving, stop
the car immediately and check the brake
fluid level.
Note:
The fluid level gradually lowers as the
brake pads wear. Blinking ofthe light may
indicate that the pads are due for replace-
ment.
PARK
BRAKE
Handbrake indicator light
This light will glow when the handbrake is
applied.
Charge warning light
This light will come on when the battery is
not being charged. If the light comes on
while you are driving, stop at the ear liest
convenience,
switch off the engine and
ch eck the tension of the alternator drive
belt.
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Indicator light, electric rear window
defroster
This lamp will glow when the rear window
defroster is switched on. The light will au-
tomatically extinguish after about 7-12 mi-
nutes to prevent unnecessary temperature
loading of the rear glass.
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Shift indicator light
This light is fitted to cars with manual
transmission. The light tells you when you
Instruments and controls 5
c<;tn get better fuel economy by shifting to a
hIgher gear.
See page 33.
, CHECK
i ENGINE
Fuel control system warning light (16
valve engines only)
This light will come on ifthere is an electri-
cal malfunction in the fuel injec tion system.
A
back up system in the control unit will
take over,
enabling th e car to continue its
journey with somewhat diminished perfor-
mance. This light also indicates a fault in
the ignition system ofthe 900S.
Should
faults occur in either system please
have
it checked by your Saab dealer.
EXH
Exhaust Emission System maintenance
light (8 valve engines only)
This. light comes on every 30,000 miles as a
remmder that components in the emission
control
system need maintenance. (This
light does
not indicate a failure.) Your
dealer will reset the light when service has
been performed.
Oil pressure warning light (engine oil)
This light will come on if the engine oil
pressure
drops too low. If the light blinks or
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