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This isn't really an option, it is something that does
or doesn't
work on your car. The reason I include it here is because
it has a definite break, and as a place to put info about
it.
There is a setting in your radio called Speed Dependant
Volume. SDV's goal is to automatically make the
radio (or anything coming through the head unit) more
audible at higher speeds. Since the faster you go, the
more noise you will hear (from tires, wind, engine), most
people turn the stereo up a couple of notches at highway
speeds. This is Saab's way to automating that. There
are 4 settings available that will increase the
aggressiveness of the system. Off, Low, Medium & High.
However...
It would seem that on 2003 & 2004 9-3s that this option is
either a placeholder, or not functional, or buggy. Based
on
empirical data from owners, it is not able to be heard
on any setting, on any trim level, anywhere in the world.
One of the developers of the 9-3 Stereo
states that the system does work when he left,
but may be subtle, as there is no compensation after
volume setting 25 (a little louder than
conversation levels). Just for reference, you can see what
different volume levels sound like in the Max Start Volume
setting.
However...
It seems as though more & more 2005 models have this
feature working properly. It is hit or miss, and I don't
know if it can be retrofitted. It probably is a software
change, unless there are some components that are
preventing the system from working properly are missing.
To date, Saab has not been able to provide a fix for this.
You can probably order a 2005 EHU to get this function,
but they are somewhere around $1300. I do not have any other information on retrofitting this.
If you would like to contribute by submitting info (any
info!), please
email me. |
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S=Standard for this
model
O=Option available from
the factory
R=Option not available
standard or from the factory, but is retrofittable.
blank=Option not
available standard or from the factory, and is not
retrofittable. Or info not available. |
