2008 SAAB 9-7X language

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 for quick reference.
Canadian Owners
A French language copy of this manual can be obtained
from your dealer/retailer or from:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
www.helminc.com
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français
auprès de concessionnaire ou à l’adresse suivante:
Helm Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
www.helminc.com
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 15912671 A First Printing
©2007 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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Customization Button
q
(Customization):Press this button to access
the VEHICLE SETTINGS menu and customize
the settings to your vehicle. SeeDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-53for more information.
Select Button
r
(Select):Press the select button to reset certain
DIC functions, turn off or acknowledge messages on
the DIC display, and set your customization settings.
For example, this button will allow you to reset the trip
odometers, turn off the FUEL LEVEL LOW message,
and enables you to scroll through and select the
language in which the DIC information will appear.
DIC Warnings and Messages
Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver
that the status of the vehicle has changed and that
some action may be needed to correct the condition.
Multiple messages may appear one after another.
Some messages may not require immediate action.
Press any of the DIC buttons on the instrument panel
or the trip odometer reset stem on the instrument panel
cluster to acknowledge that you received the messages
and to clear them from the display.Some messages cannot be cleared from the display
because they are more urgent. These messages require
action before they can be removed from the DIC display.
Take any messages that appear on the display seriously
and remember that clearing the messages will only make
the messages disappear, not correct the problem.
The following are the possible messages that can be
displayed and some information about them.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
This message displays when the engine oil needs to
be changed and service is required for your vehicle.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 6-3andEngine
Oil on page 5-18for more information. Also see
Engine Oil Life System on page 5-22for information
on how to reset the message. This message clears
itself after 10 seconds until the next ignition cycle.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
This message displays when the pressure in one or
more of the vehicle’s tires needs to be checked.
If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC,
stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures
checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading
Information label. SeeTires on page 5-60,Loading Your
Vehicle on page 4-22, andInflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-67. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values.
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Language
Press the customization button until LANGUAGE:
ENGLISH appears in the display. To select your
preference for display language, press the select button
while LANGUAGE: ENGLISH is displayed on the DIC.
Pressing the select button will scroll through the
following settings:
ENGLISH (default):All messages will appear in
English.
FRANCAIS:All messages will appear in French.
ESPANOL:All messages will appear in Spanish.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press the customization button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.
If you accidentally choose a language that you do not
want or understand, press and hold the customization
button and the trip information button at the same
time. The DIC will begin scrolling through the languages
in their particular language. English will be in English,
Francais will be in French, and Espanol will be in
Spanish. When you see the language that you would
like, release both buttons. The DIC will then display
the information in the language you chose.You can also scroll through the different languages by
pressing and holding the trip reset stem for four seconds,
as long as you are in the odometer mode.
Units
Press the customization button until UNITS: U.S.
(ENGLISH) appears in the display. To select the units
of measurement in which the DIC will display vehicle
information, press the select button while UNITS: U.S.
(ENGLISH) is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the
select button will scroll through the following settings:
UNITS: U.S. (ENGLISH) (default):All information
will be displayed in English units.
UNITS: METRIC (km/L):All information will be
displayed in metric units.
UNITS: METRIC (L/100 km):All information will be
displayed in metric units.
To select a setting and exit out of the customizable
options, press the customization button while the
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
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DISP (Display):Press this knob to switch between
track mode, folder/playlist mode, and time of day mode.
The display shows only eight characters, but there
can be up to four pages of text. If there are more than
eight characters in the song, folder, or playlist name,
pressing this knob within two seconds takes the CD to
the next page of text. If there are no other pages to
be shown, pressing this knob within two seconds takes
the CD to the next display mode.
Track mode displays the current track number
and the ID3 tag song name.
Folder/playlist mode displays the current folder
or playlist number and the folder/playlist name.
Time of day mode displays the time of day and
the ID3 tag song name.
To change the default on the display, press the
DISP knob until the desired option displays, then
hold this knob for two seconds. One beep sounds
and the selected display becomes the default.
4(Information):INFO displays whenever a current
track has ID3 tag information. Press this button to
display the artist name and album contained in the tag.
INFO disappears from the display when the information
in the ID3 tag has nished.
BAND:Press this button to listen to the radio when
a CD is playing. The inactive CD 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.
Z(Eject):Press this button to eject a CD. Eject may
be activated with either the ignition or radio off. CDs
may be loaded with the ignition and radio off if this
button is pressed rst.
XM Radio Messages
If you have a Radio with CD, you will receive these
radio display messages.
XL (Explicit Language Channels):These channels,
or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request,
by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Updating:The encryption code in the receiver is
being updated, and no action is required. This process
should take no longer than 30 seconds.
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No Signl:The system is functioning correctly, but
the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM™
signal. When the vehicle is moved into an open area,
the signal should return.
Loading:The radio system is acquiring and processing
audio and text data. No action is needed. This message
should disappear shortly.
Off Air:This channel is not currently in service.
Tune to another channel.
CH Unavl:This previously assigned channel is no
longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this station
was one of the presets, choose another station for
that preset button.
No Info:No artist, song title, category, or text
information is available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
No Info:No text or informational messages are
available at this time on this channel. The system is
working properly.
NotFound:There are no channels available for the
selected category. The system is working properly.XM Lock:The XM™ receiver in your vehicle could
have previously been in another vehicle. For security
purposes, XM™ receivers cannot be swapped between
vehicles. If this message is received after having
your vehicle serviced, check with your dealer/retailer.
Radio ID:If tuned to channel 0, this message alternates
with the XM™ Radio eight digit radio ID label. This
label is needed to activate the service.
Unknown:If this message is received when tuned to
channel 0, there could be a receiver fault. Consult
with your dealer/retailer.
Check XM:If this message does not clear within
a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault.
Consult with your dealer/retailer.
If you have a Radio with Six-Disc CD, you will receive
these radio display messages.
XL (Explicit Language Channels):These channels,
or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request,
by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Updating:The encryption code in the receiver is
being updated, and no action is required. This process
should take no longer than 30 seconds.
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Battery Replacement
To change the remote control batteries, do the following:
1. Remove the battery compartment door located on
the bottom of the remote control.
2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment.
Make sure that they are installed correctly, using
the diagram on the inside of the battery
compartment.
3. Close the battery door securely.
If the remote control is to be stored for a long period
of time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool,
dry place.
Problem Recommended Action
No power. The ignition might not be
in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY.
The parental control button
might have been turned on.
The power indicator light
ashes.
Disc will not play. The system might be off.
The parental control button
might have been turned on.
The power indicator light
will ash.
The system might be in
auxiliary mode.
The disc is upside down
or is not compatible.
Problem Recommended Action
The picture does not ll
the screen. There are
black borders on the
top and bottom or on
both sides or it looks
stretched out.Check the display mode
settings in the display menu.
The disc was ejected,
but it was pulled back
into the DVD player.The disc is being stored in the
DVD player. Press the eject
button again to eject the disc.
In auxiliary mode, the
picture moves or scrolls.Check the auxiliary input
connections at both devices.
Change the Video Format to
PAL or NTSC. See “Stereo
RCA Jacks” previously for
how to change the video
format.
The language in the
audio or on the screen
is wrong.Check the audio or language
selection in the main
DVD menu.
The remote control
does not work.Check to make sure there
is no obstruction between
the remote control and
the transmitter window.
Check the batteries to make
sure they are not dead
or installed incorrectly.
The parental control button
might have been turned on.
The power indicator light
will ash.
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