steering SAAB 9-7X 2007 User Guide

The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 172.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 151.
C. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 259.
D. Horn. SeeHorn on page 150.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 175.
F. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See
Windshield Wipers on page 154.
G. Hazard Warning Flashers Button and Driver
Information Center Buttons. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 150orDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 194.
H. Rear Window Washer/Wiper. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 155.
I. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 163.J. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 329.
K. Dome Lamp Override Button. SeeDome Lamp
Override on page 163.
L. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 212.
M. Climate Controls. SeeDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 167.
N. Gear Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 112.
O. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on
page 107.
P. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 116.
Q. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 166.
R. Cupholder. SeeCupholder(s) on page 139.
S. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 139.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning ashers let you warn others.
They also let police know you have a problem.
Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ash on
and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
in the center of the
instrument panel.
Your hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key is
not in the ignition switch.Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your
turn signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them up
at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m)
behind your vehicle.
Horn
To sound the horn, press the horn symbols on the
steering wheel pad.
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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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Windshield Wipers
The lever on the right side of the steering column
operates the windshield wipers.
7(Mist):Pull the lever down and release it for
a single wiping cycle. The lever will return to its
original position. For more cycles, hold the
lever down before releasing it.
9(Off):Put the lever in this position to turn off
the wipers.
&(Delay):Put the lever in this position to set a
delay between wipes. Turn the delay adjustment
band to set the length of the delay.
x(Delay Adjustment):Use this band to set the
length of the delay between wipes when using the
delay feature. The closer you move the band
toward mist, the longer the delay. The windshield
wiper lever must be in delay for this feature to work.
6(Low Speed):Put the lever in this position
for slow, steady wiping cycles.
1(High Speed):Put the lever in this position
for rapid wiping cycles.
If the windshield wipers are in use for about
six seconds while you are driving, the exterior
lamps will come on automatically if the exterior
lamp control is in AUTO.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they’re frozen to the
windshield, gently loosen or thaw them. If the
blades do become damaged, install new blades or
blade inserts. For more information, seeWindshield
Wiper Blade Replacement on page 377.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A
circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.
Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.
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Windshield Washer
L(Windshield Washer):To spray washer uid
on the windshield, press the windshield washer
paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then
either stop or return to your preset speed.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.This control is located to
the left of the steering
wheel on the instrument
panel.
To turn the rear wiper on, turn the control to
either 1, 2, or 3. For delayed wiping, turn the
control to 1 or 2. For steady wiping, turn the control
to 3. To turn the wiper off, turn the control to 0.
To wash the rear window, press the washer
symbol located in the center of the control.
The rear window washer uses the same uid bottle
as the windshield washer. However, the rear
window washer will run out of uid before the
windshield washer. If you can wash your windshield
but not your rear window, check the uid level.
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Instrument Panel Brightness
Turn the knob to adjust
the instrument panel
lights. Turn the
knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to
brighten or dim
the interior lamps.
Dome Lamps
The dome lamps will automatically come on when
you open a door, unless the dome lamp override
button is pressed in.
You can also turn on the dome lamps by turning the
instrument panel brightness control all the way
clockwise to the detent position. In this position, the
dome lamps will remain on until they are turned off.
Dome Lamp Override
The dome override
button is located to the
left of the steering
column on the
instrument panel.
To turn the dome lamps off, press the button.
The dome lamps will remain off when a door is
open. This will override the illuminated entry
feature unless you use your remote keyless entry
transmitter to unlock the vehicle.
To return the lamps to automatic operation, press
the button again. The dome lamps will come
on when you open any door.
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If U.S. (ENGLISH) is chosen, all information will
be displayed in English units. For example,
distance will be displayed in miles (mi) and fuel
economy in miles per gallon (MPG). If METRIC
(km/L) is chosen, all information will be displayed
in metric units. For example, distance will be
displayed in kilometers (km) and fuel economy in
kilometers per liter (km/L). If METRIC (L/100 km)
is chosen, all information will be displayed in metric
units. For example, distance will be displayed in
kilometers (km) and fuel economy in liters per
100 kilometers (L/100 km).
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and exit out of the customizable
options.
Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then
read the pages following to familiarize yourself
with its features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a
safer driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving on
page 264. By taking a few moments to read this
manual and get familiar with your vehicle’saudio system, you can use it with less effort, as
well as take advantage of its features. While your
vehicle is parked, set up your audio system by
presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the
tone and adjusting the speakers. Then, when
driving conditions permit, you can tune to
your favorite stations using the presets and
steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
{CAUTION:
This system provides you with a far greater
access to audio stations and song listings.
Giving extended attention to entertainment
tasks while driving can cause a crash and
you or others can be injured or killed.
Always keep your eyes on the road and
your mind on the drive — avoid engaging
in extended searching while driving.
Keeping your mind on the drive is important for
safe driving. For more information, seeDefensive
Driving on page 264.
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Here are some ways in which you can help avoid
distraction while driving.
While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment to
your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD
player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way
radio, make sure that it can be added by
checking with your dealer. Also, check federal
rules covering mobile radio and telephone
units. If sound equipment can be added, it is
very important to do it properly. Added sound
equipment may interfere with the operation of
your vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems,
and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems
may interfere with the operation of sound
equipment that has been added.Your vehicle has a feature called Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio
system can be played even after the ignition is
turned off. SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP)
on page 108for more information.Setting the Time
Press and hold H until the correct hour appears on
the display. AM or PM will appear on the display
(Radio with CD (UpLevel, MP3, and Six-Disc CD)).
Press and hold M until the correct minute
appears on the display. The time can be set with
the ignition on or off.
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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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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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