On some 2007-08 Saab 9-3 radios, the equalizer and tone presets are not highlighted and the only available selections are TALK and MANUAL. The owner manual indicates that all presets should be highlighted.
The owner manuals do not identify the differences between the available sound systems. Refer to a 2008 manual if necessary. The EQ differs between Pioneer and Bose sound systems. The software in the radio is the same in both Pioneer- and Bose-equipped cars. However, the EQ setting is decided by EOL (end of line) programming according to the RPO. To determine if the vehicle has the Bose system, look on the front speaker grilles for the Bose name.
The Pioneer system remains unchanged with the typical EQ/tone presets -- Pop, Rock, Country, Talk, Jazz, and Classical.
The Bose system has only two available EQ presets, Talk or Manual. An additional preset called Centerpoint® is new for 2008.
Centerpoint Facts -- With the Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound System, the signal processing circuitry creates a surround sound listening experience from stereo CDs, MP3 CDs, satellite radio and auxiliary audio sources.
TIP: FM/AM is not supported by the surround function.
Other tone and speaker settings, with the exception of the Fader function, can be adjusted even when the surround function is active. The surround function settings are saved for each individual audio source (CD, MP3 and AUX).
- Thanks to Jeff Gorenflo
The owner manuals do not identify the differences between the available sound systems. Refer to a 2008 manual if necessary. The EQ differs between Pioneer and Bose sound systems. The software in the radio is the same in both Pioneer- and Bose-equipped cars. However, the EQ setting is decided by EOL (end of line) programming according to the RPO. To determine if the vehicle has the Bose system, look on the front speaker grilles for the Bose name.
The Pioneer system remains unchanged with the typical EQ/tone presets -- Pop, Rock, Country, Talk, Jazz, and Classical.
The Bose system has only two available EQ presets, Talk or Manual. An additional preset called Centerpoint® is new for 2008.
Centerpoint Facts -- With the Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound System, the signal processing circuitry creates a surround sound listening experience from stereo CDs, MP3 CDs, satellite radio and auxiliary audio sources.
TIP: FM/AM is not supported by the surround function.
Other tone and speaker settings, with the exception of the Fader function, can be adjusted even when the surround function is active. The surround function settings are saved for each individual audio source (CD, MP3 and AUX).
- Thanks to Jeff Gorenflo
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