Driving And Operating; Driving Information; Driving Environment; Starting And Operating - HOLDEN WN CAPRICE 2014 Owner's Handbook Manual

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Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Driving Environment

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 Instrument
Cluster on page 5-12.
Starting and
Operating

New vehicle running-in

Use the following precautions to
improve performance:
For the first 1,000 km:
Do not make full throttle starts.
Avoid downshifting to brake or
slow the vehicle.
Do not drive at any one constant
speed.
Use moderate acceleration in
lower gears.
Avoid vehicle speeds above
110 km/h.
Between the first 1,000 km and
5,000 km, heavy acceleration in
lower gears may be used.
Vehicle speeds above 110 km/h
should be limited to five minutes
per use.
Drivers must always obey locally
posted speed limits.
Avoid making hard stops for the
first 350 km to avoid premature
wear and early replacement of
brakes.
It is recommended that the new
vehicle be driven for at least
1,500 km before towing. See
Running-in when towing under
Trailer Towing on page 9-41.
Brakes
Do not let the vehicle run down hills,
or coast with the engine off as the
power assistance does not operate.
Ensure that nothing is under the
brake pedal which could limit their
use, such as poorly fitting
floor mats.
Continuous or heavy use of brakes
will shorten the life of the
brake pads.