Saab Automobile, Saab Cars USA, SAAB, Saab
9-7X, 9-7X and the Saab Emblem are registered
trademarks of Saab Automobile, AB.
This manual includes the latest information at the
time it was printed. We reserve the right to
make changes after that time without further
notice. For vehicles rst sold in Canada, substitute
the name “General Motors of Canada Limited”
for Saab Automobile, AB whenever it appears in
this manual.This manual describes features that may be
available in this model, but your vehicle may not
have all of them. For example, more than one
entertainment system may be offered or your
vehicle may have been ordered without a front
passenger or rear seats.
Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there
if it is needed while you are on the road. If the
vehicle is sold, leave this manual in the vehicle.
Canadian Owners
A French language copy of this manual can be
obtained from your dealer or from:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 15863676 A First Printing
©2006 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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Tire Pressure Light.................................... 186
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 187
Oil Pressure Gage..................................... 190
Security Light............................................ 191
Cruise Control Light.................................. 191
Reduced Engine Power Light.................... 191
Highbeam On Light................................... 192
Service All-Wheel Drive Light.................... 192
Check Gages Warning Light...................... 192
Gate Ajar Light.......................................... 193
Fuel Gage................................................. 193
Low Fuel Warning Light............................ 194
Check Gas Cap Light................................ 194
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 194
DIC Operation and Displays...................... 195
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 199
DIC Vehicle Customization........................ 205Audio System(s)......................................... 212
Setting the Time........................................ 213
Radio with CD........................................... 214
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................. 222
Using an MP3........................................... 233
XM Radio Messages................................. 239
Navigation/Radio System........................... 243
Rear Seat Entertainment System............... 243
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................. 257
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 258
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 259
Radio Reception........................................ 260
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.................... 261
Care of the CD and DVD Player............... 261
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................. 261
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 261
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Navigation/Radio System
Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system.
The navigation system has built-in features
intended to minimize driver distraction. Technology
alone, no matter how advanced, can never
replace your own judgment. See the Navigation
System manual for some tips to help you
reduce distractions while driving.
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Your vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat
Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system
includes a DVD player, a video display screen,
two sets of wireless headphones, and a remote
control.
Parental Control
This button is located behind the video screen.
Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to
freeze the video and mute the audio. The video
screen will display Parental Control ON and the
power indicator light on the DVD player will ash. It
will also disable all other button operations from the
remote control and the DVD player, with the
exception of the eject button. Press this button
again to restore operation of the DVD player.
This button may also be used to turn the DVD
player power on and automatically resume play if
the ignition is in RUN, ACC, or if RAP is active.
Before You Drive
The RSE system is for rear seat passengers only.
The driver cannot safely view the video screen
while driving and should not try to do so.
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Door
Delayed Locking........................................ 94
Locks......................................................... 92
Power Door Locks..................................... 93
Programmable Automatic Door Locks......... 94
Rear Door Security Locks.......................... 97
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 24
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 194
DIC Operation and Displays..................... 195
DIC Vehicle Customization....................... 205
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 199
Driving
At Night................................................... 281
City.......................................................... 285
Defensive................................................. 264
Drunken................................................... 265
Freeway................................................... 286
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 288
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 282
Off-Road.................................................. 281
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 296
Winter...................................................... 291
Dual Automatic Climate Control System....... 167
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System............. 243E
Electric Power Management........................ 164
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 434
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 435
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 435
Headlamps............................................... 434
Power Windows and Other
Power Options...................................... 435
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..................... 442
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 434
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension
System.................................................... 303
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 339
Battery..................................................... 361
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 187
Coolant.................................................... 344
Coolant Heater......................................... 110
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 186
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 461
Engine Compartment Overview ................ 330
Exhaust................................................... 119
Fan Noise................................................ 355
Oil ........................................................... 334
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Reading Lamps........................................... 164
Rear Axle.................................................... 369
Limited-Slip.............................................. 271
Rear Climate Control System...................... 173
Rear Door Security Locks............................. 97
Rear Floor Storage Lid................................ 142
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 35
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................... 257
Rear Seat Entertainment System................. 243
Rear Seat Operation..................................... 16
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 32
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 155
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with Compass.......................................... 123
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar
®and Compass..................... 121
Reclining Seatbacks, Power.......................... 13
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 458
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 302
Reduced Engine Power Light...................... 191
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 89
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................... 90Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.......................................... 410
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 408
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 376
Replacement, Windshield............................. 377
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 479
Saab........................................................ 480
United States Government....................... 479
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 82
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 83
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 108
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 32
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 469
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 296
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 461
Running the Engine While Parked............... 120
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