2007 SAAB 9-7X Owners Manual

Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
This feature allows rear seat passengers to select
and listen to any of the available radio sources:
AM/FM, XM, CD, or DVD. However, a rear
seat passenger cannot control a source selected
on the radio by someone in the front of the
vehicle. For example, the RSA cannot be used to
change CD tracks if the radio is set to CD.
Also, if the radio is switched to a source the RSA
has control of, sound will not be lost, but the
RSA will lose control of that sourse.
Rear seat passengers always have control of the
volume for each set of headphones.
The RSA will run when the radio is off if the
ignition key is positioned in the power mode, see
XXX in this manual.
P(Power):Press this button to turn the RSA on
or off. The rear speakers are muted when the
power is turned on.
u(Volume):The left-hand knob controls the
headphone outlet on the left and the right-hand
knob controls the headphone outlet on the
right. Turn either knob clockwise to increase the
volume and counterclockwise to decrease the
volume.
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SRCE (Source):Press this button to select an
audio source: AM/FM, XM, CD, or DVD. The
inactive CD, or DVD will remain safely inside the
radio for future listening. There are sources that are
internal to the radio, such as AM/FM, and CD and
other sources to radio that are external, such as
XM™, DVD, and OnStar
®. If an external source has
been selected, the rear seat passengers cannot
select a different external source.
SEEK:Press this button to go to the next station
or CD track and stay there. The display will
show the selection. This function is inactive if the
radio is set to the same source.
To scan preset radio stations, press and hold the
SEEK button for two seconds and the radio
will go to the next preset station. Hold this button
down and the radio will continue to go through
all available preset stations. This function is
inactive if the front seat passengers are listening
to the radio.When a CD is playing, press the SEEK button to
go to the next track on the CD. This function
is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening
to a CD.
When a CD is playing in the six-disc CD player,
press and hold the SEEK button for two seconds
to go you to the next CD, if multiple CDs are
loaded. This function is inactive if the front seat
passengers are listening to a CD.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft
of your vehicle’s radio. The feature works
automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle
Identication Number (VIN). If the radio is moved to
a different vehicle, it does not operate and LOCKED
displays.
When the radio and vehicle are turned off, the
blinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK
®
is armed.
With THEFTLOCK
®activated, the radio does not
operate if stolen.
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Some audio controls can be adjusted at the
steering wheel. They include the following:
uSEEKt:Press the forward or the back
arrow to go to the next or to the previous radio
station and stay there. The radio will only
seek stations with a strong signal that are in the
selected band.
When a CD is playing, press the forward or the
back arrow to fast forward or reverse.
g(OnStar®/Mute):If your vehicle has OnStar,
press this button to interact with the OnStar
system. See theOnStar
®System on page 125in
this manual for more information.
If your vehicle does not have OnStar, press this
button to mute the system. Press it again, or
any other radio button, to turn on the sound.
NXT (Next):Press this button to play a station
you have programmed on the radio preset
pushbuttons. The radio will only seek preset
stations with a strong signal that are in the
selected band.
When a CD is playing in the CD changer, press
this button to go to the next available CD, if
multiple CDs are loaded.
+ SRC−(Source):Press plus (+) or the minus (−)
button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or
XM2 (if equipped), or a CD. If a CD is loaded the
CD symbol will appear on the display.
+ VOL−(Volume):Press the plus (+) or the (−)
button to increase or to decrease the volume.
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Radio Reception
You may experience frequency interference and
static during normal radio reception if items
such as cellphone chargers, vehicle convenience
accessories, and external electronic devices
are plugged into the accessory power outlet.
If there is interference or static, unplug the item
from the accessory power outlet.
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for
FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere with each other. For
better radio reception, most AM radio stations
boosts the power levels during the day, and then
reduce these levels during the night. Static can also
occur when things like storms and power lines
interfere with radio reception. When this happens,
try reducing the treble on your radio.
FM Stereo
FM stereo gives the best sound, but FM signals
reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall
buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals,
causing the sound to fade in and out.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio
reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous
United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM,
tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite
radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out.
In addition, traveling or standing under heavy
foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels can cause
loss of the XM™ signal for a period of time.
The radio could display NO XM SIGNAL to indicate
interference.
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Care of Your CDs and DVDs
Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original
cases or other protective cases and away from
direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the
bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a
CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken,
or scratched, the CD does not play properly or not
at all. If the surface of a CD is soiled, take a
soft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in
a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed with
water, and clean it. Make sure the wiping process
starts from the center to the edge.
Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while
handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up
CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of
the hole and the outer edge.
Care of the CD and DVD Player
The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not
advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens
of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the
CD mechanism.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The xed mast antenna can withstand most car
washes without being damaged. If the mast should
ever become slightly bent, straighten it out by
hand. If the mast is badly bent, replace it.
Check occasionally to make sure the mast is
still tightened to the antenna base located on
the hood of the vehicle. If tightening is required,
tighten by hand.
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System
The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on
the roof of your vehicle. Keep this antenna clear of
snow and ice build up for clear radio reception.
If your vehicle has a sunroof, the performance of
the XM™ system may be affected if the sunroof
is open.
Loading items onto the roof of your vehicle can
interfere with the performance of the XM™ system.
Make sure the XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is
not obstructed.
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✍NOTES
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Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle.... 264
Defensive Driving...................................... 264
Drunken Driving........................................ 265
Control of a Vehicle.................................. 268
Braking...................................................... 268
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................. 269
Braking in Emergencies............................. 271
Limited-Slip Rear Axle............................... 271
StabiliTrak
®System................................... 271
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System.................. 275
Steering.................................................... 276
Off-Road Recovery.................................... 278
Passing..................................................... 278
Loss of Control.......................................... 280
Off-Road Driving........................................ 281
Driving at Night......................................... 281
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads............ 282City Driving............................................... 285
Freeway Driving........................................ 286
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................. 287
Highway Hypnosis..................................... 288
Hill and Mountain Roads........................... 288
Winter Driving........................................... 291
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,
Mud, Ice, or Snow ................................. 295
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out........... 296
Loading Your Vehicle................................ 296
Towing........................................................ 302
Towing Your Vehicle ................................. 302
Recreational Vehicle Towing...................... 302
Electronically Controlled Air
Suspension System................................ 303
Towing a Trailer........................................ 305
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
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Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
Defensive Driving
The best advice anyone can give about driving is:
Drive defensively.
Please start with a very important safety device in
your vehicle: Buckle up. SeeSafety Belts: They
Are for Everyone on page 18.
{CAUTION:
Defensive driving really means “Be ready
for anything.” On city streets, rural roads,
or expressways, it means “Always expect
the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians
or other drivers are going to be careless
and make mistakes. Anticipate what they
might do and be ready. Rear-end collisions
are about the most preventable of
accidents. Yet they are common. Allow
enough following distance. Defensive
driving requires that a driver concentrate
on the driving task. Anything that distracts
from the driving task makes proper
defensive driving more difficult and can
even cause a collision, with resulting
injury. Ask a passenger to help do these
things, or pull off the road in a safe place to
do them. These simple defensive driving
techniques could save your life.
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