2007 SAAB 9-7X CD changer

Instrument Panel Overview........................ 148
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 150
Other Warning Devices............................. 150
Horn.......................................................... 150
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 151
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 151
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 152
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 153
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 153
Windshield Wipers..................................... 154
Windshield Washer.................................... 155
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...................... 155
Headlamp Washer..................................... 156
Cruise Control........................................... 156
Headlamps................................................ 160
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 160
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 161
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 161
Fog Lamps................................................ 162
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 163
Dome Lamps............................................. 163
Dome Lamp Override................................ 163
Entry Lighting............................................ 164
Exit Lighting.............................................. 164
Reading Lamps......................................... 164Electric Power Management...................... 164
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 165
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 166
Climate Controls......................................... 167
Dual Automatic Climate Control System....... 167
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 172
Rear Climate Control System.................... 173
Climate Controls Personalization................ 173
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 174
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 175
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 176
Trip Odometer........................................... 176
Tachometer............................................... 176
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 177
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 177
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 178
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 179
Charging System Light.............................. 182
Voltmeter Gage......................................... 182
Brake System Warning Light..................... 183
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 184
StabiliTrak
®Service Light........................... 185
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light......................... 185
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 186
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Tilt Wheel
The steering wheel should be adjusted before
you drive.
The tilt lever is located
to the left of the steering
column, under the
turn signal lever.
It can be raised to the highest level to give
your legs more room when you enter and exit
the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull
the lever toward you. Move the steering wheel
to a comfortable level, then release the lever
to lock the wheel in place.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane-Change Signals. See
Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 152.
OHeadlamps. SeeHeadlamps on page 160.
23Headlamp High/Low Beam-Changer.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 153.
Flash-To-Pass Feature. SeeFlash-to-Pass on
page 153.
-Fog Lamps. SeeFog Lamps on page 162.
ICruise Control. SeeCruise Control on
page 156.
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low to high
beam, push the lever toward the instrument panel.
To return to low-beam headlamps, pull the
multifunction lever toward you. Then release it.
When the high beams
are on, this indicator light
on the instrument panel
cluster will also be on.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use your high-beam
headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that
you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps
are in the automatic position.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you,
then release it.
If the headlamps are in the automatic position or
on low beam, the high-beam headlamps turn
on. They will stay on as long as you hold the lever
toward you. The high-beam indicator on the
instrument panel cluster comes on. Release the
lever to return to normal operation.
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Highbeam On Light
This light comes on
when the high-beam
headlamps are in use.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 153.
Service All-Wheel Drive Light
This light should come
on briey when you turn
on the ignition, as a
check to show you it is
working.The service all-wheel drive light comes on to
indicate that there may be a problem with the drive
system and service is required. Malfunctions
can be indicated by the system before any problem
is apparent, which may prevent serious damage
to the vehicle. This system is also designed
to assist your dealer in correctly diagnosing a
malfunction.
Check Gages Warning Light
The check gages light
will come on briey
when you are starting
the engine.
If the light comes on and stays on while you are
driving, check your coolant temperature and
engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the
warning zones.
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To scan all loaded CDs, press and hold either arrow
for more than four seconds until CD SCAN displays
and a beep sounds. Use this feature to listen to
10 seconds of the rst track of each loaded CD.
Press either arrow again, to stop scanning.
DISP (Display):Press this knob to see how long
the current track has been playing. The elapsed
time of the track displays. To change the
default on the display, track or elapsed time, press
this knob until the desired option displays, then
hold the knob for two seconds. One beep sounds
and the selected display becomes the default.
BAND:Press this button to listen to the
radio when a CD is playing. The inactive CD(s)
remains inside the radio for future listening.
B(CD):Press this button to play a CD when
listening to the radio. The CD symbol displays
when a CD is loaded.
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization):Press
AUTO EQ to select an equalization setting while
playing a CD. The equalization is set whenever a
CD is played. See “AUTO EQ” listed previously
for more information. If you select an EQ setting
for your CD, it is activated each time a CD plays.
Using Song List Mode
R
(Song List):The six-disc CD changer has a
feature called song list. This feature is capable
of saving 20 track selections.
To save tracks into the song list feature, perform
the following steps:
1. Turn the CD player on and load it with at least
one CD. See “LOAD CD” listed previously in
this section for more information.
2. Check to see that the CD changer is not in
song list mode. S-LIST should not display.
If S-LIST displays, press the song list button to
turn it off.
3. Select the desired CD by pressing the
numbered pushbutton and then use the SEEK
SCAN right arrow to locate the track to be
saved. the track begins to play.
4. Press and hold the song list button to save
the track into memory. When the song list
button is pressed, one beep sounds. After
two seconds of continuously pressing the song
list button, two beeps sound to conrm the
track has been saved.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for saving other
selections.
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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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G
Gage
Check Gages Warning Light..................... 192
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 186
Fuel......................................................... 193
Oil Pressure............................................. 190
Speedometer........................................... 176
Tachometer.............................................. 176
Voltmeter Gage........................................ 182
Garage Door Opener..........................128, 129
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 324
Specications........................................... 324
Gate Ajar Light............................................ 193
Glove Box................................................... 139
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 150
Head Restraints............................................ 15
Headlamp
Aiming..................................................... 371
Headlamps.........................................160, 372
Automatic Headlamp System.................... 161
Bulb Replacement.................................... 371Headlamps (cont.)
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 161
Electrical System..................................... 434
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 153
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps..................................... 374
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 372
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...... 371
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 153
On Reminder........................................... 160
Washer.................................................... 156
Heated Seats................................................ 10
Heater......................................................... 167
Highbeam On Light..................................... 192
High-Speed Operation, Tires........................ 390
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 288
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 288
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 329
Release................................................... 329
Horn............................................................ 150
How to Use This Manual ................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 23
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