2007 SAAB 9-7X high beam

You can be temporarily blinded by approaching
headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even
several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the
dark. When you are faced with severe glare, as
from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or
a vehicle with misaimed headlamps, slow down a
little. Avoid staring directly into the approaching
headlamps.
Keep the windshield and all the glass on your
vehicle clean — inside and out. Glare at night is
made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even
the inside of the glass can build up a lm caused
by dust. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and
ash more than clean glass would, making the
pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that the headlamps light up far less of a
roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep your
eyes moving; that way, it is easier to pick out dimly
lighted objects. Just as the headlamps should be
checked regularly for proper aim, so should your
eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer
from night blindness — the inability to see in dim
light — and are not even aware of it.Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a
wet road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as
well because your tire-to-road traction is not as
good as on dry roads. And, if your tires do not have
much tread left, you will get even less traction. It is
always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain
starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may
get wet suddenly when your reexes are tuned for
driving on dry pavement.
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Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory
and should need no further adjustment.
However, if your vehicle is damaged in an
accident, the headlamp aim may be affected.
Aim adjustment to the low-beam headlamps may
be necessary if it is difficult to see the lane
markers (for horizontal aim), or if oncoming drivers
ash their high-beam headlamps at you (for
vertical aim).
If you believe your headlamps need to be
re-aimed, it is recommend that you take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 376.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer.
High Intensity Discharge (HID)
Lighting
{CAUTION:
The low beam high intensity discharge
lighting system operates at a very high
voltage. If you try to service any of the
system components, you could be
seriously injured. Have your dealer or a
qualied technician service them.
Your vehicle has HID headlamps. After your
vehicle’s HID headlamp bulb has been replaced,
you may notice that the beam is a slightly different
shade than it was originally. This is normal.
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4. Remove the bulb cover for the high beam (A)
and low beam (B) bulbs.
5. Remove the bulb socket that needs to be
replaced by turning it counterclockwise.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector from
the old bulb.7. Plug the electrical connector into the new
bulb using care not to touch the glass with
your ngers.
8. Install the new bulb socket and turn it
clockwise to secure.
9. Reinstall the bulb covers.
10. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall.
11. Press down on the retaining clips to secure
the headlamp assembly.
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License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Remove the two screws holding the
license plate lamp lens.
2. Pull the lens away from the lamp assembly.
3. Pull the old bulb straight out from the
bulb socket.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Replace the lamp assembly lens and tighten
the screws.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up Lamp 921
Front Parking, Turn Signal Lamp 5702 NAK
Front/Rear Sidemarker 194
License Plate Lamp W5W
Halogen Headlamps
High-Beam 9005
Low-Beam (Halogen Only) H11
Rear Turn Signal 3757 AK
Stoplamp and Taillamp 3157
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer.
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Fuses Usage
1Electronically Controlled Air
Suspension
2Passenger’s Side Headlamp
High-BeamFuses Usage
3Passenger’s Side Headlamp
Low-Beam
4 Trailer Back-Up 4.2L L6 Engine
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Fuses Usage
5 Driver’s Side Headlamp High-Beam
6 Driver’s Side Headlamp Low-Beam
7 Windshield Wiper
8 Automatic Transfer Case
9 Windshield Washer
10 Powertrain Control Module B
11 Fog Lamps
12 Stoplamp
13 Cigarette Lighter
15 Electric Adjustable Pedals
16 Ignition B
18 Airbag System
19 Electric Brake
20 Cooling Fan
21 Horn
22 Ignition E
23 Electronic Throttle ControlFuses Usage
24Instrument Panel Cluster/Driver
Information Center (DIC)
25 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock
26Transmission Control Module (TCM)
Canister
27 Backup
28 Powertrain Control Module 1
29 Oxygen Sensor
30 Air Conditioning
31 Truck Body Controller 1
50 Passenger’s Side Trailer Turn
51 Driver’s Side Trailer Turn
52 Hazard Flashers
53 Headlamp Driver Module
54 Air Injection Reactor Solenoid
57 Ignition A1
59 Regulated Voltage Control
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J-Case Fuses Usage
14 Trailer Stoplamp/Turn Signal
32 Trailer
33 Anti-lock Brake System
34 Ignition A
35 Driver’s Side Headlamp
36 Blower Motor
56 Air Pump
58 Passenger’s Side Headlamp
62Vehicle Stability Enhancement
System (StabiliTrak
®)
Relays Usage
37 Headlamp Washer
38 Rear Windshield Wiper/Washer
39 Fog Lamps
40 Horn
41 Fuel Pump
Relays Usage
42 Windshield Washer
43 High-Beam Headlamp
44 Air Conditioning
45 Cooling Fan
46 Headlamp Driver Module
47 Starter
49 Electric Adjustable Pedals
55 Air Injection Reactor Solenoid
59 Low-Beam Headlamp
60 Ignition 1
61 Powertrain
62Vehicle Stability Enhancement
System (StabiliTrak
®)
Misc. Usage
48 Instrument Panel Battery
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Fuses Usage
1Electrically Controlled Air
Suspension
2Passenger’s Side Headlamp
High-BeamFuses Usage
3Passenger’s Side Headlamp
Low-Beam
4 Trailer Back-Up 5.3L V8 Engine
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