Driving And Operating; Driving Information; Before Entering The Vehicle; Before Driving Off - HOLDEN TM BARINA Owner's Handbook Manual

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Driving and operating

Driving and
operating

Driving information...................... 180

Starting and operating ................ 180
Automatic transmission .............. 184
Manual transmission................... 189
Brakes ........................................190
Ride control systems .................. 192
Object detection systems ........... 195
Fuel.............................................199
Driving information
Before entering
the vehicle
Check that windows, mirrors and
lamps are clean.
Visually check tyre inflation. Check
tyre pressures weekly.

Before driving off

1. Close and secure all doors.
2. Position the seat for comfortable
driving.
3. Adjust rear view mirrors.
4. Fasten seat belts.
5. Check that warning indicators
illuminate when turning the
ignition on. See Warning lights,
gauges and indicators on
page 55.
Starting and
operating
New vehicle running-in
Use the following precautions to
improve performance:
• Do not make full throttle starts.
• Avoid downshifting to brake or
slow the vehicle.
• Avoid hard stops except in
emergencies. This will allow your
brakes to bed in properly.
• Avoid hard stops except in
emergencies to avoid premature
wear and early replacement
of brakes.
• Avoid heavy acceleration and
prolonged high speed driving to
avoid damage to the engine and
to conserve fuel.
• Do not tow any other vehicle.