Page 1 VE Series II SEDAN AND SPORTWAGON VE Sedan and Sportwagon Owner’s Handbook...
Page 2 Change of name, address or ownership In the event of a Safety Recall, or for various reasons, Holden may need to contact you as the owner of this vehicle. If you have recently changed your address, or name, or purchased this vehicle second-hand, please help us to help you by taking a few minutes to fill in and mail the forms at the beginning of the Service/warranty booklet.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ........2 In brief ..........4 Keys, doors, and windows ... 16 Seats, restraints ......34 Storage ........54 Instruments and controls ..... 67 Lighting ........109 Infotainment system ....116 Climate control ......200 Driving and operating ....208 Vehicle care .......
Page 4: Introduction
Please note that all information, illustrations and speciﬁ cations in this Handbook are based on the latest production information available at the time of printing. Holden reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.
Page 5 Introduction • Directional data, e.g. left or right, Introduction Danger, warnings or front or back, always relate to and cautions Your vehicle is a designed the direction of travel. combination of advanced technology, • Depending on the model variant, safety, environmental friendliness and Danger integrated special equipment economy.
Page 6: In Brief
In brief Manual door locks In brief Unlocking the vehicle Remote keyless entry Initial drive information To lock, insert the key into the driver’s door lock and turn towards the rear e : Lock and arm the alarm of the vehicle, then turn it back to the c: Unlock and disarm the alarm vertical position and remove.
Page 7 In brief Seat adjustment The vehicle may have the following levers and switches for seat adjustment. A. Lift for forwards/backwards E. Lumbar B. Up/down F. Forwards/backwards C. Tilt G. Recline D. Recline back Front seats, see page 35 .
Page 8 In brief Head restraints Warning The head restraint is a safety feature. Do not use the head restraint to rest the head upon. The centre of the head restraint should be at eye level, never at neck level. Lift the head restraint up to raise it. The vehicle may have adjustable rear head restraints, these can be Push the locking button and push...
Page 9 In brief Seat belt Exterior mirrors Mirror adjustment Power mirrors Rear view mirror Pull the metal tongue across your body into the buckle, until it To adjust the external rear view Push the lever (A) on the lower edge clicks into place. mirrors, turn the ignition on and use of the mirror towards the front of the The belt should not be twisted.
Page 10 In brief Steering wheel adjustment Warning Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel while driving. 1. Move the lever down to unlock. 2. Move the steering wheel up, down, closer or away. 3. Move the lever up to lock. 4.
Page 11 In brief Instrument panel overview A. Glove box ........54 B. Vents ..........201 (Omega, Berlina, Calais, Calais V-Series) C. Sunlight sensor ......207 D. Hazard warning ﬂ asher ....111 E. Lever for wipers/washers ....71 F. Steering wheel controls: Audio button ........
Page 12 In brief Instrument panel overview A. Glove box ........54 B. Vents ..........201 (SV6, SS, SS V-Series) C. Sunlight sensor ......207 D. Hazard warning ﬂ asher ....111 E. Lever for wipers/washers ....71 F. Steering wheel controls: Audio button ........
Page 13 In brief Interior lighting High/low beam Exterior lighting d: On/off O: Off High beam: Push lever U : Door activated Low beam: Pull lever from high AUTO: Automatic headlamps beam position 8 : Park lamps Dome lamps, see page 113 . Headlamp ﬂ...
Page 14 In brief Turn signals Hazard warning ﬂ asher Horn Press j on either side. Left: Lever up Press to turn the hazard warning ﬂ asher on and off when the ignition Right: Lever down is in any position. Exterior lighting, see page 109 . Hazard warning ﬂ...
Page 15 In brief Transmission Washer and Climate control wiper systems 4 speed transmission ZONE AUTO The climate control panel is located in the centre of the dashboard. Mist: Wipers cycle while the lever is P : Park Settings for the driver and passenger held up R : Reverse can be adjusted independently.
Page 16 In brief 6 speed transmission Manual transmission Starting off Manual transmissions have six Check before starting forward gears and a reverse gear. • Check that windows, mirrors and The shift pattern is shown on top of lamps are clean. the shift lever. •...
Page 17 In brief LOCK Starting the engine Parking : The key is inserted and removed only from the LOCK 1. Apply the park brake. position. Warning 2. Automatic transmission: Select position P. ACCESSORIES : When the key is Do not switch the engine off while in the ACCESSORIES position, the Manual transmission: If facing the vehicle is moving as there...
Page 18: Keys, Doors And Windows
Keys, doors and windows Sportwagon Keys, doors Keys and locks and windows Keys Sedan Keys and locks ......16 Doors ..........20 Vehicle security......25 Exterior mirrors ......27 Interior mirrors ......29 Windows ........29 Roof ..........31 The key (A) operates all locks and the ignition, except for the glove box (B).
Page 19 If the vehicle’s key is lost, inform a • In an emergency, press and hold Holden Dealer immediately so the j (C) for at least 2 seconds. vehicle can be reprogrammed and will no longer recognise the missing key.
Page 20 Keys, doors and windows • Exterior mirror position when Personal identity keys Glove box key reverse gear is selected. See The vehicle may have personal Power mirrors on page 27 . identity keys. Two sets of settings Features revert to the last setting can be stored.
Page 21 If you are still having trouble, when removed from the vehicle. of damage, contact your Holden contact a Holden Dealer. • If any door/tailgate, is open when Dealer as soon as possible.
Page 22: Doors
If a key is lost, a replacement can be • Arm the alarm (after a short Press c a second time to: ordered through any Holden Dealer delay). by quoting the key code number, • Unlock all the other doors/ •...
Page 23 Keys, doors and windows Manual door locks Note Door lock snibs This will not disarm the alarm system. If the vehicle is unlocked using the key in the door lock while the alarm is armed, opening a door will activate the alarm. See Vehicle Security on page 25 .
Page 24 Press and hold on the key to Always remember to fully insert from the vertical position. unlock/open the boot. the key when locking and unlocking the doors. If any problems occur, contact a Holden Dealer.
Page 25 Keys, doors and windows Boot release button Note Emergency boot release • The boot release button in the glove box is disabled when all doors are locked, the alarm is enabled or the vehicle is moving at greater than 13 km/h. •...
Page 26 Keys, doors and windows Tailgate (Sportwagon) Warning To prevent dangerous exhaust fumes entering the vehicle, close the tailgate when the engine is running. If it is necessary to leave the tailgate open (while carrying bulky cargo) close all windows, switch heater controls to ‘fresh’ and set fan to highest speed.
Page 27: Vehicle Security
Keys, doors and windows Locking the tailgate Note Vehicle security While the alarm is armed, it will activate if: Vehicle alarm system • Any door/tailgate is opened. When e on the key is pressed or • • Any door/tailgate is unlocked when the vehicle is locked using without pressing c on the key.
Page 28 If the vehicle still fails to start, alarm. contact a Holden Dealer. • If there is more than one trigger point, an animated symbol for each of them will follow.
Page 29: Exterior Mirrors
• Do not disassemble the key. switch (A). Power mirrors • Replacement keys can only be programmed by a Holden Dealer. Warning • If the vehicle key is lost, The passenger side mirror is inform your Holden Dealer convex shaped, to provide a immediately so the vehicle can wider view.
Page 30 Keys, doors and windows 2. Move the shift lever to R 3. Move the shift lever out of R (C). Heated mirrors position (C). 4. To store the setting, brieﬂ y press If the vehicle is equipped with heated M (D). rear view mirrors, the heating is switched on automatically when the Note...
Page 31: Interior Mirrors
Keys, doors and windows Return the lever back to its original Interior mirrors Windows position as soon as the glare has disappeared. Rear view mirror Power windows Sun visor mirrors Warning Before operating the power windows, check they are free of obstructions and that passengers and pets are not in the proximity of the moving window.
Page 32 Keys, doors and windows Push and hold or pull and hold the Front windows Rear windows required button, to raise or lower a Auto down window. • Press and hold the switch down The window stops moving up as for at least half a second, then soon as the button is released.
Page 33: Roof
Keys, doors and windows Child safety switch Assist grips Roof Sunroof The vehicle may have a sunroof. Assist grips are provided above Press the rear child safety switch the doors. to activate/deactivate the rear door switches. When released, they fold up against the roof.
Page 34 Keys, doors and windows Opening the sunroof Closing the sunroof Note • Obstruction detection is also active when the sunroof is moving from one level of tilt or slide opening to the next, in the closing direction. • If an obstruction is detected •...
Page 35 Keys, doors and windows When turning the ignition on with Press the switch upwards and the Warning the switch in one of the open or tilt sunroof will move to the position set positions, the sunroof will not return on the switch. Fitting an aftermarket sunroof to the position automatically.
Page 36: Seats, Restraints
Seats, restraints Seats, restraints Head restraints Warning Head restraints ......34 This safety feature is not Front seats ........35 intended to rest the head upon. Rear seats ........39 It is solely for the reduction of whiplash neck movement in an Seat belts ........
Page 37: Front Seats
Seats, restraints Front seats Power seat adjustment Warning Seat position Do not adjust the driver’s seat Warning when the vehicle is moving as the seat could move suddenly To avoid reducing the causing the driver to lose control. effectiveness of seat belts, seatbacks should only be upright or at most semi-reclined when Warning...
Page 38 Seats, restraints Seat adjustment Recline (Type A) Lumbar The vehicle may have the following levers and switches for seat adjustment. Forwards/backwards (Type A) Recline the seatback by rotating the Adjust the lumbar support by rotating lower hand wheel. the upper hand wheel. Move the seat forwards or backwards by lifting the bar at the front and sliding the seat.
Page 39 Seats, restraints Up/down Forwards/backwards (Type B) Tilt Raise or lower the seat by moving Move the seat forwards or Tilt the seat up at the front by tilting the horizontal switch up or down. backwards by moving the horizontal the front of the horizontal switch up. switch forwards or backwards.
Page 40 Seats, restraints Recline (Type B) Memory settings for different drivers The vehicle may have seat and mirror position memory. Up to three different settings may be stored. Warning Before moving the seat ensure that the path both in front of and behind the seat is clear of To store a setting: obstructions.
Page 41: Rear Seats
Seats, restraints 7. Within 5 seconds, press and hold Sedan Rear seats the desired memory button The middle section opens forward to 1, 2 or 3 (B). Two chimes will Warning give access the boot area or to carry sound. long loads.
Page 42: Seat Belts
Seats, restraints Sportwagon Rear armrest Seat belts The rear seatback is divided into How to wear two sections, either or both may be folded down. seat belts properly Warning Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis or the pelvis, chest and shoulders,...
Page 43 Seats, restraints Three point belt 6. Run your hand under the sash Belts should not be worn with from hip to shoulder. straps twisted. Fitting The belt should ﬁ t comfortably. Any Each belt assembly must only extra belt length retracts automatically. be used by one occupant;...
Page 44 Seats, restraints Shoulder height adjust Removing Warning For your safety, do not adjust the seat belt shoulder height while driving. Seat belt use during pregnancy Seat belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear 1.
Page 45: Airbag System
Seats, restraints Airbag system Seat belt care Warning Warning Airbags and child WARNING – EXTREME HAZARD restraints Do not use a rearward facing Care should be taken to avoid child restraint on a seat protected contamination of the webbing by an airbag in front of it. with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid.
Page 46 Seats, restraints Front airbag system Warning Warning Airbags are part of the The horn pad must not be supplemental restraint system covered with adhesive or any (SRS) as they assist, but do not other material. replace seat belts. Airbags do not The driver should adjust the seat deploy in every accident.
Page 47 Seats, restraints Side impact airbags (SIAB) SIAB are identiﬁ ed by labels with Front airbags will inﬂ ate in certain the words AIRBAG on the seatback severe frontal or near frontal and FRONT SEAT SIDE IMPACT impacts. Front airbags are not SIAB are stored in the sides of AIRBAGS on the door pillar.
Page 48 Seats, restraints Curtain airbag system Warning Do not ﬁ t unauthorised seat covers as they may impair the deployment of the Side Impact Airbags (SIAB). Do not position your body or any object (including pillows) between front seats and doors. Do not lean on, or sleep against, the door.
Page 49 Seats, restraints Note What will you see after an Warning Curtain airbags deploy in most, but airbag inﬂ ates? not all, severe side impacts. Airbags inﬂ ate and deﬂ ate within Do not position your body or any Because there is limited time milliseconds.
Page 50 If v illuminates when driving. are damaged. • • The headliner or trim panels are • If the warning Airbag Fault is damaged. displayed on the instrument panel. It is recommended that this work be carried out by a Holden Dealer or approved repairer.
Page 51: Child Restraints
Remember that it is safest for Note restraints. children to be seated in the Fitting some child seats may require Holden strongly recommends rear seats. removal of the rear head restraint(s). that you refer to your speciﬁ c 1. Raise the head restraint fully.
Page 52 Seats, restraints Infants Reinstall the head restraint when the Young children child seat is no longer ﬁ tted. Warning Always follow the child restraint manufacturer’s ﬁ tting instructions when installing a child restraint into the vehicle. Note Refer to the relevant legislation, an approved child restraint ﬁ...
Page 53 Seats, restraints Booster seats Older children Where to put the restraint Warning Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly ﬁ tted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.
Page 54 Remember, it is safest for children to be seated in the rear seat. Note If unsure about installing a child restraint anchor ﬁ tting, please contact an approved restraint ﬁ tting station or a Holden Dealer. A. 30 mm long bolt...
Page 55 G. Front of vehicle H. Parcel shelf trim I. Attaching clip J. Direction of child restraint Holden child restraint ﬁ tting 1. Unscrew the cover plug. 2. Install the bolt (A), lock washer (B), anchor ﬁ tting (C), spacer (D) and paper washer (E).
Page 56: Storage
Storage Storage Storage Cup holders Cup holders are designed for holding compartments standard size soft drink cans, small Storage compartments ....54 size bottles and cups with lids. Glove box Additional storage features ... 57 Warning Roof rack system ......66 Loading information ......
Page 57 Storage Rear cup holders (Sedan) Rear cup holders Front storage (Sportwagon) Cup holders are located in the front The front storage compartment is of the folded down section in the The vehicle may have cup holders located below the heating controls centre of the rear seat.
Page 58 Storage Sunglasses storage Centre console Rear storage The vehicle may have a sunglasses A storage area is located under the The rear storage compartment is holder. front armrest. located at the rear of the centre console. It is located in the roof and is To open, lift the latch on the designed to accommodate one pair underside of the front lip.
Page 59: Additional Storage Features
Storage Cargo area (Sportwagon) Seatback pockets Additional storage features Convenience/cargo net Warning Avoid eye injury. Do not overstretch. Always keep face and body out of recoil path. Do not use when there are visible signs of wear or damage. The storage pockets are on the rear A storage compartment is located on The maximum load for the of the front seats.
Page 60 Storage Convenience net (Sedan) Load size should never be higher than the back seats Your vehicle may have a (Sportwagon). The driver’s rear convenience net located inside the vision should never be impaired boot, to secure lightweight items. by the load. Four hooks are located on the Always make sure the load is vehicle and six loops are located on...
Page 61 Carrying heavy loads point loops to attach the net, at the front, side or rear of the cargo area. Holden recommends ﬁ tting a genuine Holden cargo barrier when Do not use to hold items against the carrying heavy loads in the vehicle.
Page 62 The maximum load for a genuine Warning webbing in an accident. Holden cargo barrier is 60 kg In an accident, cargo may cause single mass. That is, if an object It is recommended to correctly the cargo barrier to deform...
Page 63 Storage 2. Ensure the long straps are folded 12. Reﬁ t the cargo blind. back and tied away securely. To move or remove the cargo barrier, 3. If the vehicle has a cargo reverse the above procedure. blind, remove. See Cargo blind Behind front seats position (Sportwagon) on page 64 .
Page 64 Storage 6. Place the cargo barrier directly 8. Flip open the upper attaching Emergency exit hammer behind the front seats. hole covers. 9. Insert the hand operated bolts into the holes (C) and turn clockwise. Do not tighten fully until all four bolts are ﬁ...
Page 65 Use these to secure heavy items. with the Holden approved straps. Protect the tie-down straps from That is, if an object weighs 80 kg, To use the anchor points: sharp edges of the load.
Page 66 Storage To extend the cargo blind: While the blind is extended, the rear Cargo blind (Sportwagon) of the blind can be lifted up. 1. Use the handle to pull the blind The vehicle may have a cargo blind. rearward. Use the cargo blind to provide 2.
Page 67 Storage To remove the cargo blind: Shopping bag hooks (Sportwagon) Shopping bag hooks are provided on either side of the cargo area. 3. On the passenger side (B), move 1. On the driver side (A), lift the lock the blind slightly to the driver side and lift upward.
Page 68: Roof Rack System
Storage Carrying portable gas Roof rack system Loading information cylinders in vehicles Roof rack Heavy accessories Warning • Distribute the load evenly and • Place heavy objects in the secure tightly with straps. boot (Sedan) as far forward as Gas cylinders can leak, creating possible.
Page 69: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and controls Instruments and Instrument panel overview controls Omega, Berlina, Calais, Calais V-Series Instrument panel overview.... 67 Controls ........70 Warning lights, gauges and indicators ....74 Vehicle personalisation ....104 ZONE AUTO...
Page 70 Instruments and controls A. Glove box ........ 54 K. Lamp control (incl. headlamps, park lamps, front fog lamps and B. Vents ........201 dimmer) ......... 109 C. Sunlight sensor ..... 207 L. Ignition lock/switch D. Hazard warning ﬂ asher ..111 (behind steering wheel) ..
Page 71 Instruments and controls A. Glove box ........ 54 Instrument panel overview B. Vents ........201 SV6, SS, SS V-Series C. Sunlight sensor ..... 207 D. Hazard warning ﬂ asher ..111 E. Lever for wipers/washers ..71 F. Steering wheel controls: Audio button ......
Page 72: Controls
Instruments and controls K. Lamp control (incl. headlamps, Controls Steering wheel controls park lamps, front fog lamps and dimmer) ......... 109 Steering wheel adjustment L. Ignition lock/switch (behind steering wheel) ..211 Warning M. Steering wheel adjustment ..70 Do not attempt to adjust the N.
Page 73 Instruments and controls Horn Windscreen Caution wipers/washers Never operate the wipers on dry glass, as this will damage the rubber and scratch the glass. MIST Wipers cycle while the lever is held up. Intermittent wipe Slow Press j on either side. Fast Pull to wash the windscreen.
Page 74 Instruments and controls Intermittent wipers Auto ( rain sensing) The vehicle may have rain sensing windscreen wipers. Caution Switch off the rain sensor by setting the lever to the 0 position before entering a car wash. Replace the wiper blades as soon as they do not completely remove water from the AUTO The wipers cycle when...
Page 75 Instruments and controls Rear window wipers/ Console power socket Power outlets washers (Sportwagon) Warning It is dangerous for the driver of a vehicle to attach or remove accessories from the power socket while driving. It may distract the driver’s attention, putting the occupants of the vehicle and other road users at risk.
Page 76: Warning Lights
Instruments and controls Warning lights, Engine coolant Caution temperature gauge gauges and indicators Do not use the cargo area power Engine coolant temperature gauge socket for a long period with the (A), shows temperature of the Instrument panel engine off as the vehicle battery engine coolant when the ignition is may go ﬂ...
Page 77 Instruments and controls Tachometer The following warning lights and Control indicators reminders may appear on the Tachometer (B), shows engine instrument panel. speed in thousands of revolutions They show as illuminated icons per minute (RPM). and/or animations. Speedometer A chime sounds with most warning lights and reminders.
Page 78 Instruments and controls Fasten driver’s seat belt Fasten passenger’s seat belt Seat belt reminder animation animation If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is turned to the ON or START positions: The X warning light illuminates. •...
Page 79 Airbag fault animation • Contact a Holden Dealer immediately. Note The v warning light and the Airbag Fault animation illuminate if the airbag or belt tensioners have been activated.
Page 80 The Z warning light illuminates for a on to show that the light is working. • Contact a Holden Dealer. short time when the ignition is turned If the Z warning light ﬂ ashes Alternator animation on to show that the light is working.
Page 81 • If necessary contact a Holden Dealer.
Page 82 Push it back to its original repaired. on to show that the light is working. position. • Contact a Holden Dealer. • Push part way to signal a lane ABS Fault animation change. The turn signals will High beam ﬂ...
Page 83 Instruments and controls Information displays Vehicle messages Cruise control messages Cruise on animation Graphic Information Battery voltage Display (GID) messages Battery saver mode on animation rpm/000 km/h rpm/000 km/h The Cruise on animation illuminates when the cruise control is: The vehicle may have a Single (A) •...
Page 84 • illuminated until the problem is Check oil animation repaired. • Contact a Holden Dealer. Caution Engine damage may result if you keep driving. Do not run the engine. If the oil level is normal, have the system checked by the If the Engine Temp Hot animation nearest Holden Dealer.
Page 85 Continued operation may drivable, the accelerator input cause damage to the engine available may be limited, resulting in which is not covered under your reduced power. Have the problem New Vehicle Warranty. repaired by a Holden Dealer as soon as possible.
Page 86 Safety remains illuminated The vehicle may have Park until the problem is repaired. Very low fuel animation Assist (PA). • Contact a Holden Dealer. Parking aid assist fault Fuel system messages animation Low fuel animation The Very Low Fuel animation...
Page 87 Assist (PA) on page 230 . r Park Fail remains • illuminated until the problem is repaired. • Contact a Holden Dealer. If the Alarm Activated animations If the Engine Immobilised Refer illuminate the alarm has been to Owners Manual animation triggered: illuminates: •...
Page 88 • Key Batt remains illuminated until the problem is repaired. until the problem is repaired. • Contact a Holden Dealer as soon • Contact a Holden Dealer as soon as possible. • Contact a Holden Dealer as soon as possible.
Page 89 Service animation Caution animation Although the vehicle may still be drivable, take the vehicle to a Holden Dealer, as soon as possible. Excess driving may result in vehicle damage. The Service animation showing the kilometre reading when the service If the Service Vehicle Soon...
Page 90 Instruments and controls When the ignition is turned on, a Transmission messages Caution system check is performed and the The vehicle may have a 4 speed or following are displayed: 6 speed automatic transmission. The service reminder is • The status of the vehicle systems distance based.
Page 91 Instruments and controls Active select animation Shift denied animation Normal shift animations (6 speed automatic transmission) Shift Denied The Shift Denied animation The Normal Shift animation illuminates when the transmission illuminates when sport shift mode is has not shifted to the selected gear. inactive: The Active Select On animation illuminates for a short time when...
Page 92 Instruments and controls • Consider stopping when safe Vehicle reminder Vehicle speed messages and taking a rest. messages Overspeed animation • The reminder timer counts from When the ignition is turned off, when the ignition is turned on. any current service reminders •...
Page 93 Press TRIP or the ENTER button to clear the animation. • ESP OFF remains illuminated until the problem is repaired. • Contact a Holden Dealer. See Electronic Stability Program The Stability Ctrl On and Stability (ESP ® ) on page 225 .
Page 94 See Electronic Stability Program • ESP OFF remains illuminated ® (ESP ) on page 225 . until the problem is repaired. • Contact a Holden Dealer. See Electronic Stability Program ® (ESP ) on page 225 .
Page 95 Instruments and controls Note Odometer/trip Displays • Values are highlighted for a short The vehicle may have a Single- period. Press TRIP to re-highlight window or Triple-window display. a value. Single-window display • If the wrong buttons are accidentally pressed, causing the display to show anything other than normal, turn the ignition off then on again (only when the...
Page 96 Instruments and controls Distance/time to go Range (excluding LPG) Instantaneous fuel Displays distance and time to arrival: Displays estimate of how far the The vehicle may have an vehicle will go on the current amount instantaneous fuel display. Rotate ▲ or ▼ to enter •...
Page 97 Instruments and controls • The AFM display may be Overspeed Set the overspeed mode: enabled or disabled. See Vehicle 1. Press TRIP to navigate to the personalisation on page 104 . OverSpeed display. 2. Rotate ▲ or ▼ to select the Average speed/average fuel required mode: (excluding LPG)
Page 98 Instruments and controls Manual Preset (1 to 4) Underspeed Setting the manual preselected Using the preset values: The underspeed animation and a value: chime sounds when the vehicles 1. Rotate ▲ or ▼ to select the speed drops below the set value. 1.
Page 99 Instruments and controls Digital speedometer Triple-window display rpm/000 km/h The vehicle speed can be displayed The vehicle may have a Triple- numerically. window display. The digital speedometer can be enabled or disabled. See Vehicle personalisation page on 104 .
Page 100 Instruments and controls Average speed Odometer Average fuel (excluding LPG) Displays average speed: Displays total vehicle kilometres. Displays average fuel consumption. • It is calculated from last time trip computer was reset. • Press TRIP to navigate to the displays, then press the ENTER button brieﬂ...
Page 101 Instruments and controls Trip time Trip distance Fuel used (excluding LPG) Displays the time from the last time Displays the distance from the last Displays fuel used from the last time the trip computer was reset: time the trip computer was reset. the trip computer was reset.
Page 102 Instruments and controls Trip computer A&B (excluding LPG) Trip time A Trip distance A Fuel used A Trip computer A&B is selected from Two sets of trip time/distance and • Average speed and average fuel the Vehicle personalisation menu. fuel used, can be calculated at the displays are calculated based on See Vehicle personalisation on same time.
Page 103 Instruments and controls Trip time B Trip distance B Fuel used B Displays the time from the last time Displays the distance from the last Displays fuel used from the last time that the trip computer was reset: time that the trip computer was that the trip computer was reset.
Page 104 Instruments and controls Time to arrival Distance to arrival Fuel remaining (excluding LPG) Displays time to arrival: Displays distance to arrival: Displays fuel remaining to the nearest ﬁ ve litres. Rotate ▲ or ▼ to enter • Not displayed when Trip •...
Page 105 Instruments and controls Instantaneous fuel Overspeed Range (excluding LPG) (excluding LPG) OverSpeed illuminates and a chime Displays estimate of how far the Displays instantaneous fuel sounds when vehicle speed equals vehicle will go on the current amount consumption: or exceeds a preselected value. of fuel, based on the fuel usage over approximately the previous quarter of •...
Page 106: Vehicle Personalisation
Instruments and controls The vehicle may have Active Fuel Digital speedometer Vehicle Management (AFM) (B): personalisation • Displays the number of currently active cylinders. Customisation options • The AFM display may be enabled or disabled. See Vehicle personalisation on page 104 . Underspeed The vehicle speed can also be displayed numerically.
Page 107 Instruments and controls Navigating the Exiting the Customisation Customisation menus menu 1. Rotate ▲ or ▼ to scroll through and highlight the menu items. 2. Press the ENTER button to make A. ENTER button To exit from the Customisation a selection. menu: 3.
Page 108 Instruments and controls Resetting the settings Security • All doors in park (vehicles with automatic transmission) All doors unlock when P (park) is selected. Auto lock Automatic door locking options: • Off Auto lock is switched off. • At vehicle speed The doors will lock when the vehicle speed is at or above 13 km/h.
Page 109 Instruments and controls Lighting Trip computer • Distance to go default Adjust the default value. The default setting is 500 km. Note Distance to go default is not available if Trip computer A&B function is selected. • Trip Computer A+B (Triple- window display) Selects Trip computer A or A&B.
Page 110 Instruments and controls The vehicle may have Active Fuel Park Assist (PA) Management. • Cylinder mode Displays how many cylinders are operating: Off Choose if you do not want to display how many cylinders are currently active. On Choose if you want to display how many cylinders are currently active.
Page 111: Lighting
Lighting 8 (Park lamps): Turns on the park, Lighting Exterior lighting tail, rear number plate lamps and instrument panel lighting. Lamp control 9 (Headlamps): Turns on the Exterior lighting ......109 headlamps and all park lamps. Interior lighting ......112 >...
Page 112 Lighting To ﬂ ash the high beam lamps: High/low beam Warning • Pull the lever toward the rear of the vehicle and release. The automatic headlamp sensor • The high beam lamps can be cannot replace the driver’s ﬂ ashed even if the headlamps personal judgement of the and/or ignition are off.
Page 113 Lighting • To keep the lamps on when Hazard warning ﬂ asher Personal identity keys leaving the vehicle, turn the The vehicle may have personal ignition key to the lock position, identity keys. then rotate the lamp control ﬁ rst When c is pressed on the key, to AUTO then to park lamps or the headlamp time delay is set to...
Page 114 Lighting Turn signals Fog lamps Interior lighting The vehicle may have fog lamps. Instrument panel • In very heavy fog, vision may be improved by having the park illumination lamps and fog lamps on and turning the headlamps off. • When the fog lamps are turned on, the fog lamp indicator >...
Page 115 Lighting Night panel mode • Switching the ignition on dims Lamp control the lamps off immediately (unless Press together to enable a door remains open). night panel mode for country driving. • When the interior lamps are set Press and hold either button again to to door activated they operate switch instrument lighting back on.
Page 116 Lighting Front reading lamps Rear reading lamps Boot, cargo area and glove box lamps • The lamp illuminates when the boot (Sedan)/tailgate (Sportwagon) is opened and switches off when closed. • The glove box lamp illuminates when the glove box is opened and switches off when closed.
Page 117 Lighting Lighting features Battery saver To prevent the battery from discharging, the lamps for the glove box, boot (Sedan), cargo area (Sportwagon) and reading lamps are switched off automatically approximately 10 minutes after the key is turned to the lock position. Once the lamps have been deactivated, they are reactivated if either:...
Page 118: Infotainment System
Infotainment system • The Bluetooth ® word mark and Infotainment Introduction logo are registered trademarks system and are owned by the Bluetooth General information SIG, Inc. Do the following before driving: • iPod ® is a registered trademark • Read the infotainment system Introduction ........
Page 119 Security Lockout as damage to the system Active will be shown. Contact a mechanisms could occur. Holden Dealer. Warning When driving the vehicle, be sure to keep the volume of the unit set low enough to hear sounds from outside the vehicle (e.g.
Page 120 Limitation of liability Trafﬁ c Message Channel (TMC) feature You must operate the TMC in Neither GM Holden nor the provider accordance with all relevant road of the TMC will be liable to you or The following is a brief summary rules and laws.
Page 121 Infotainment system Overview A. Conﬁ guration menu button B. Navigation map view button C. Navigation menu button D. Help menu button E. CD eject button F. CD slot G. Power/volume switch H. Tune up/down (AM, FM) Folder up/down button (MP3) I.
Page 122 Infotainment system Steering wheel A. Audio source selection button M. Auxiliary selection button (radio and media) (front, rear, DVD) remote controls B. Scroll up/down wheel N. Media selection button ® ® (CD, USB, iPod , Bluetooth Radio audio and VCDC) (next/previous favourite preset) O.
Page 123: Setting The Clock
Infotainment system Operation Setting the clock 4. Touch dd mm yyyy (03/10/2010) or dd mmm yyyy (3rd October The time and date as well as the Switching on/off 2010). time and date format can be set. • Press (G) to turn the audio The option selected is indicated Setting the date/time format system on or off.
Page 124 Infotainment system 4. Touch OK to store the settings. Setting the display brightness Driving lockouts 5. Touch Back to exit. To adjust the display brightness. In the Driving lockouts menu Driving lockouts can be switched on 1. Press CONFIG (A). or off.
Page 125 Infotainment system Restore factory settings GPS clock synchronisation Settings (with navigation) With this option, all radio favourites Adjusting the tone will be erased and conﬁ guration Synchronise the clock of the (treble, bass, midrange) settings reset to factory defaults. infotainment system via GPS. The bass, midrange or treble can 1.
Page 126 Infotainment system Adjusting fader and/or balance Setting the Speed Dependent Setting the equaliser Volume Control (SDVC) Adjust the sound between the front The equaliser enables the user and rear speakers and the left and to control the sound of the audio The audio system volume adjusts right speakers.
Page 127 Infotainment system Setting the Dynamic Distortion Switching the loudness on/off Voice guidance Limiter (DDL) (with navigation) This feature automatically boosts the bass and treble response at low DDL limits the amount of ampliﬁ er The voice guidance volume can be volume levels.
Page 128: Radio
Infotainment system Radio Selecting the voice guidance Changing the Trafﬁ c output speakers Announcement (TA), phone or startup volume Select the speakers: General information 1. Press CONFIG (A). Adjust the volume settings for the Radio reception TA, phone or infotainment system 2.
Page 129 Infotainment system AM-FM radio Radio settings RDS (Radio Data System) RDS encodes information on the AM band Autoseek sensitivity system’s FM frequency only. The autoseek sensitivity can be The range for most AM stations is When tuned to an RDS station, the changed.
Page 130 Infotainment system FM Alternate Frequency (AF) FM Trafﬁ c Announcements (TA) FM radio text When AF is switched on and the When TA is switched on and an FM radio text can be switched on announcement is transmitted, it will or off.
Page 131 Infotainment system FM Program Type (PTY) Seek Frequency bar display Station search Tune to radio stations by program Selecting a band type. 12:38 There are six categories: Pop, Country, Classic, Jazz, Rock and Any. 12:38 91.3MHz 1. Press RADIO (O). 2.
Page 132 Infotainment system Manual tune Storing radio stations in the Frequency scan autostore list Manually tune to a radio station: The radio will scan through the frequencies, pausing for 10 seconds The radio will scan the entire band, 1. Press RADIO (O) to either select when a station is found.
Page 133: Audio Players
Infotainment system Storing a radio station in the Recall a favourite station Audio players favourite lists Recall a station from the favourite CD player lists. Store a radio station under any preset: 1. Press RADIO (O) to either select The vehicle may have a CD player the AM or FM band.
Page 134: Cd Player
Infotainment system The CD player supports the following CD player Caution media types: General information • If a label is added to a CD, or • more than one CD is inserted into Caution the slot at a time or an attempt Note is made to play scratched or Avoid inserting any foreign...
Page 135 Infotainment system Ejecting a CD Copy protected audio CDs Cleaning the unit 1. Press to eject a CD from the Some copy protected CDs may not Do not clean using cleaning ﬂ uid, CD slot. operate. alcohol or other solvents. Use only a damp cloth.
Page 136 Infotainment system Fast forward/backward Random disc on/off Advance the track being played With random disc on, all tracks MP3 ﬁ les are able to be played on forward and backward. on the CD are played in a non- the CD player. sequential order.
Page 137 Infotainment system Empty directory or folder Playing an MP3 CD Repeat current track/folder/off 1. Touch Repeat to repeat the Empty directories and folders will not Browsing the media list and show on the display. current track. playing a track 2. Touch Repeat twice to repeat the The system will ignore them and Browse and navigate through the advance to the next directory or...
Page 138 Infotainment system Storing an audio CD Notes on storing CDs Mass storage media • When pressing the Stored CD Virtual CD changer (VCDC) tab when no discs are stored, The vehicle may have a virtual 12:38 No stored discs is displayed. iPod Audio Stored CDs...
Page 139 Infotainment system Renaming a disc Deleting a disc Playing a track from a stored disc 1. Touch Stored CDs tab. 1. Touch Stored CDs tab. 1. Touch Stored CDs tab. 2. Touch Discs. 2. Touch Discs. 2. Touch Discs. The list of CDs is displayed. The list of CDs is displayed.
Page 140: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment system ® Auxiliary devices iPod All audio media types that are General information supported by the iPod ® can be played. • Devices able to be connected Connecting an iPod ® to the infotainment system are; iPod ® devices, USB sticks, MP3 ®...
Page 141 TUNE (J source iPod Audio Stored CDs Touch th Music Playlists Searching Artists artists list Albums iPod ® Songs 1. Touch Br Genres Back Now playing 2. Touch Ar ed... is The list o 3. Touch ▲ 1. Touch Browse. ed source will (J) to scr ®...
Page 142 of songs. played. The list of g Touch the song to be played. 3. Touch ▲ or via the Searching for a song via the genres list. songs list To move to genres list: 1. Touch Browse. 1. Touch A 2. Touch Songs. displayed.
Page 143: Usb Port
Infotainment system USB port Playing songs in random order Caution ® Songs on the iPod are played in General information random order. In rare cases, a USB stick (thumb drive) may not be recognised To switch random play on or off: A USB stick can be connected to the by the system or may cause a USB port.
Page 144 Infotainment system The MP3 player is able to read and Selecting the USB play a maximum of: as source 12:38 • 255 entries per folder (entries 1. Connect the USB stick to the iPod Audio Stored CDs can be folder or ﬁ le) port.
Page 145 Infotainment system Random folder/random all/ Go to the previous track Browsing the media list and random off playing a track 1. Touch twice within 5 seconds to select and play the previous 1. Touch More. 1. Touch Browse in the USB tab. track.
Page 146: Bluetooth Music
Infotainment system ® 2. When complete the ﬁ rst track will Bluetooth music Operation play automatically. Playing/pausing a song 3. Touch to pause the song. General information 4. Touch to continue playing the Music may be played from the song. ®...
Page 147: Rear Seat Infotainment (Rse)
Infotainment system Maintenance Steering wheel remote Rear Seat controls (all units) • Wipe the CD/DVD unit with a Entertainment (RSE) clean, dry cloth. The vehicle may have RSE. • Do not used alcohol, thinner, benzene or any cleaning ﬂ uid on CD/ DVD player the unit.
Page 148 Infotainment system DVD player controls DVD remote controls Audio controls The vehicle may have a DVD player See page 119 . and the following controls. Steering wheel remote controls 1. Audio button 2. Enter button and scroll wheel DISPLAY 3. Trip button 4.
Page 149 Infotainment system DVD player controls 30. DVD audio select button Infrared headphones 31. DVD main menu button 11. Eject button 1. Turn on using the on/off button 32. DVD information button (7) on the ear speaker. 12. CD slot 33. DVD zoom select button The red power indicator (8) 13.
Page 150 Infotainment system If the headphones do not receive a DVD player Caution signal for about 20 seconds, they will The Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) turn off automatically. player is located in the roof pod. Prolonged use of the DVD system while the engine is not The DVD player can be controlled running can drain the vehicle by the buttons on the DVD player,...
Page 151 Infotainment system Maintenance DVD remote control Battery replacement Avoid touching the rear video Aim the DVD remote control at the To change the batteries in the DVD screen, as damage may occur. video screen while pressing the remote control or the headphones: required button.
Page 152 Infotainment system • CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW Playing a video DVD Code Zone/region Playback cannot be United States, Canada Loading a DVD guaranteed because of the disc Japan, Europe, South Load the DVD into the DVD load/ characteristics or recording Africa and Middle East remove slot (12), with the label condition.
Page 153 Infotainment system Turning the rear screen on Listening through headphones Resume playback Press ► (22) on the DVD player Press (15) on the DVD player When the screen is on, the infrared controls or ► (51) on the DVD controls or (49) on the DVD headphone signal is transmitted.
Page 154 Infotainment system Chapter/track/time selection 5. During time selection, use the Previous/next numeric keypad (40) on the While an audio CD is comprised of To skip to the previous or the next DVD remote control to enter the tracks and a VCD disc is comprised chapter/track: desired time.
Page 155 Infotainment system 2. To resume playback at normal 2. To resume playback at normal A-B playback speed, press ◄l (36) or l►(35) speed, press the same button To set two points of a track/chapter repeatedly until playback speed repeatedly until playback speed for repeating playback: returns to normal, or press returns to normal, or press...
Page 156 Infotainment system Repeat To repeat CD/VCD/DVD/MP3 playback, press REPEAT (37) on the DVD remote control once or as many times as required to activate repeat mode. • If the disc media is VCD (and PBC is off) or audio CD, the function will execute as follows: Press REPEAT Mode/display Description...
Page 157 Infotainment system Playback Control (PBC) on/off in 5. When PBC is off, you can 2. Conﬁ rm the selection by pressing VCD playback immediately execute play mode ENTER (46) on the DVD remote but it will play one chapter after control.
Page 158 The system provides several security locked DVD player. In some cases, the DVD player may on-screen menus, which may be Contact a Holden Dealer. have trouble playing, loading or used to select preferences or make • DTS NOT SUPPORT: Displays if ejecting DVDs.
Page 159 Infotainment system Display menu To adjust brightness Pressing the right button increases the brightness. The display menu can be used to To adjust the brightness of the rear Pressing the left button modify various video screen display screen: decreases the brightness. characteristics such as brightness, 1.
Page 160 Infotainment system To adjust tint Pressing the right button To adjust colour increases the tint (decreases To adjust the tint (red or green bias) To adjust the colour of the screen: the green bias). Pressing the of the screen: 1. Use the menu navigation buttons left button decreases the tint 1.
Page 161 Infotainment system Pressing the right button To adjust contrast Pressing the right button increases the colour (red). increases the contrast. Pressing To adjust the contrast of the screen: Pressing the left button the left button decreases the 1. Use the menu navigation buttons decreases the colour.
Page 162 Infotainment system To adjust display mode 2. Press ENTER (46) on the DVD DVD information remote control. DVD movies may be recorded in Information on the playing disc The display will appear on the various formats (e.g. 16:9, 4:3 L/B, (DVD, CD, MP3 or VCD) may be video screen.
Page 163 Infotainment system Advanced DVD DVD menu 6. Press ENTER (16) on the DVD player controls. video features DVDs generally have their own 7. Use the navigation buttons (18) menus which show the disc Invalid operation icon on the DVD player controls to contents, language and subtitle Some functions will not be available highlight a desired item.
Page 164 Infotainment system Selecting a scene angle from the Subtitles selection 2. Press (38) on the DVD DVD video remote control repeatedly until DVDs can contain subtitle options. the desired angle is selected. A variety of scene angles may The subtitles may be turned on Each press of (38) will be selected if the DVD contains...
Page 165 Infotainment system Audio language selection Connecting auxiliary devices RSE auxiliary devices DVDs may contain the audio in To use the AUX AV input socket on General information various languages. the DVD player: The 3.5 mm AUX Audio/Video (AV) 1. Connect an external auxiliary To change the audio language while input socket (17) is located in the device to the 3.5 mm AUX AV...
Page 166 Infotainment system 3. Pressing MODE (14) on the Video format in the auxiliary mode DVD player controls will toggle The auxiliary input video format is between the auxiliary device and preset to NTSC. the DVD player. In some cases, the video format may be in PAL system.
Page 167: Navigation
SD-card within the road and trafﬁ c conditions allow navigation system. you to do so. The driver’s full attention is always To check for updated map required while driving. availability, contact a Holden Dealer. Use voice guidance directions whenever possible.
Page 168 Infotainment system A. Current road Overview B. Planned route C. Compass D. GPS reception E. Selected map scale F. Navigation prompt 12:38 G. Estimated arrival time 300 m A8 EAST TAMAR HIGHWAY H. Distance to turn/instruction I. Distance to destination MCKENZIE STREET MCKENZIE STREET MCKENZIE STREET...
Page 169 Infotainment system O. Show current location P. Destination ﬂ ag Q. Destination on the map 12:38 400 km EPPING ROAD R. Conﬁ guration menu button S. Display map view Back T. Navigation settings...
Page 170 Infotainment system Getting started Information may be entered into 12:38 the navigation system using the on Dest input Route pref Nav config Traffic ALBERT STREET screen keyboard or by selecting a Enter address point on a map. Country City Destination address Street Number Intersection...
Page 171 Infotainment system Note 8. Touch Intersection input box. 1. Enter the destination by following Enter a suburb name or a city name Steps 1 to 8 on page 168 . Enter the name of the street or to cover a larger search area. enter the ﬁ...
Page 172 Infotainment system • Fastest: (the route is Plan route calculated based on the Setting route options fastest route in time). 12:38 Dest input Route pref Nav config Traffic The option selected is indicated Route options Shortest Avoid ferries 12:38 4. Select what to avoid: Optimum Avoid toll road Dest input...
Page 173 Infotainment system Viewing the route list 5. Touch Back to return to the Changing selected route previous screen. View details of the current journey Insert a stage into an existing route plan in a list view. or a journey plan. Viewing destination This includes the address of the •...
Page 174 Infotainment system Adding/editing/rearranging stages 7. To change the order of the Deleting a stage entered stages, touch Reorder Add to a journey, edit an existing Delete a stage from an existing route Stage. stage or re-order entered stages. or journey plan. 8.
Page 175 Infotainment system Detour 6. Touch Back to return to the Destinations previous screen. Set a distance to detour from the Entering an address via its current route. 7. Touch Map to return to map view geographical co-ordinates and continue guidance. The system automatically calculates Enter an address using the latitude a new route based on the distance...
Page 176 Infotainment system 8. Touch Map route to calculate the Entering a destination from Saving an address as route and display on the map. map view a favourite Note 1. Press NAV. Save an entered destination address The map zoom function is not as a general favourite, home or work 2.
Page 177 Infotainment system Renaming an address Deleting an address Deleting all addresses Rename any destination address in Delete an address from the Delete all addresses from the the favourites list, except <Home> favourites list. favourites list. and <Work>. 1. Press NAV. 1.
Page 178 Infotainment system Viewing a destination address Selecting an address Selecting a history address View a destination address on Select a destination address from Select a previously entered the map. the favourites list. destination address from the history list or delete the complete history list. 1.
Page 179 Infotainment system Deleting history addresses If entering by name: Points of interest 1. Enter the name using the on To delete all history addresses from Select Points of Interest (POI) either screen keyboard. the list. by name or by category near to the current vehicle position, around the 2.
Page 180 Infotainment system POI near the destination If entering by category: POI near an address (available during guidance (available during non-guidance 1. Touch listed category to select. mode only) mode only) 2. Touch listed POI to select it. 1. Press NAV. 1.
Page 181 Infotainment system If entering by name: Emergency destination Conﬁ guring the 1. Enter the name using the on navigation system Select an emergency destination. screen keyboard. 1. Press NAV. 2. Touch OK. 2. Touch Dest input tab. 12:38 3. Touch listed POI to select it. 3.
Page 182 Infotainment system 4. Touch ◄ or ► to adjust the • Alert points Automatic zoom volume. • Alert points feedback Automatically zoom in on the During voice guidance, rotate approaching manoeuvre point, to • Speed limit warnings VOL to adjust the volume. view in detail.
Page 183 Infotainment system Viewing GPS status 4. Latitude/Longitude: Indicates the POI settings current position of the vehicle on Look up the status and accuracy of Select POI’s to display on the map. the globe. the GPS signal. 1. Press NAV. This information is based on the 1.
Page 184 Infotainment system Display navigation The display options are changed in Note the Customisation menu: When No is selected, the To view the navigation display on the navigation display will only be 1. Press TRIP to navigate to the instrument panel: visible when the navigation Customise Options display.
Page 185 Infotainment system Conﬁ guring alert points Alert points and alert feedback 1. Press NAV. When switched on, a warning of an approaching alert point may be 2. Touch Nav conﬁ g tab. shown on the infotainment screen or 3. Touch ▼ to select the second heard through the speakers.
Page 186 Infotainment system Conﬁ guring alert point feedback Conﬁ guring speed limit warnings This feature is available in guidance (audio chime) and non-guidance modes. Where available, the navigation 1. Press NAV. 1. Press NAV. system displays the documented speed limit for the current road. 2.
Page 187 Infotainment system Trafﬁ c Message Channel Trafﬁ c information is only available The number of displayed triangles in areas where it is speciﬁ cally is dependant on the map scale (TMC) provided by local FM radio stations, displayed, not on the severity of TMC provides trafﬁ...
Page 188 Infotainment system Switching trafﬁ c avoidance on/off Radio Data System - Trafﬁ c Changing the RDS-TMC settings Message Channel (RDS-TMC) 1. Press NAV. 1. Press NAV. When trafﬁ c avoidance is on, 2. Touch the Nav conﬁ g tab. 2. Touch the Nav conﬁ g tab. information about trafﬁ...
Page 189 Infotainment system Viewing TMC messages Viewing and updating 4. Touch Refresh to update the TMC stations current list. Updating TMC stations... will appear on the screen. 12:38 Dest input Route pref Nav config Traffic 12:38 5. Touch Cancel to cancel the TMC TMC messages Dest input Route pref...
Page 190 Infotainment system On route messages: TMC symbols Slippery road Touch On route messages when in Accident guidance mode to list all TMC events Slow trafﬁ c on the chosen route. Danger Smog TMC ﬁ lter: Dangerous vehicle Faulty trafﬁ c signals •...
Page 191 Infotainment system Navigation map symbols Flag: After a route has been planned Guidance direction: The direction a destination ﬂ ag (A) indicates the arrow (E) shows the direction or turn The following symbols may appear stage or ﬁ nal destination. to follow.
Page 192 3D elevated position, in the travel coloured red. direction. Car rental Warning • Touch (C) to switch between Holden dealership the different views. Information in the system may Parking not always be up-to-date. Petrol/gasoline station Road conditions, such as detours Rest area and road construction works, change frequently.
Page 193 Infotainment system Food Sports and recreation Post ofﬁ ce Coffee shop Amusement park Public library Restaurant Boat marina Public rest room Medical services Bowling centre School Convention centre Hospital Town centre, city centre Golf course Medical service Town hall Historical monument Pharmacy Shopping Ice skating rink...
Page 194: Bluetooth Phone
Not all phones will support all Check speed stop at a safe place to use a functions. For more information visit: mobile phone. www.holden.com.au. Country town exit point The following symbols may Highway exit Pairing be displayed at the top of the...
Page 195 Infotainment system ® • Up to ﬁ ve mobile phones can Bluetooth pairing initiated via the 8. Enter the 4 digit code into the be paired to the in-vehicle mobile phone mobile phone to pair it. ® Bluetooth system. 9. Pairing completed will be •...
Page 196 Infotainment system 8. Enter the shown code into the Connecting another 6. Touch OK. ® mobile phone to start pairing. Bluetooth device Disconnecting device... is If pairing failed, Pairing failed is displayed. Connect an extra Bluetooth ® device displayed. and disconnect the currently paired You may be asked to enter the device without deleting the device If pairing was successful,...
Page 197 ne sounds via For phones feature, refe ber or name is 1. Activate e tab. screen. on the Phone book Call history mote controls to 12:38 Phone as well as Phone book (page 1. Touch or press on the number and Doctor steering wheel remote controls to Home...
Page 198 TUNE to se osition in the For phones that support this the Dialled feature, refer to: www.holden.com.au Call <Name 1. Activate the Phone menu 4. Touch OK t played. screen. B, C etc. Updating cont s displayed To update the c 12:38 e alphabet.
Page 199 The phone m may need to through the infotainment system. capability. For phones that support this 1. Press s...is displayed. feature, refer to: www.holden.com.au remote c calls. 1. Activate the Phone menu the voice screen. Say nam 2. Touch Call history.
Page 200: Help System
• topics and information on features, which may assist with operation. • Bluetooth p d to the Activating/deactivating the • Bluetooth p help feature • Configuratio • Media to open the Help tab. 1. Press touch • Navigation 2. To get help on: •...
Page 201 Infotainment system Selecting help on features Help on buttons Selecting help on buttons 1. Press to open the Help tab. Access help topics on the button 1. Press to open the Help tab. functions. 2. Touch Feature Help. 2. Touch Button Help. The button functions are: 3.
Page 202: Climate Control
Climate control Climate control Heating and ventilation system Heating and ventilation system... 200 Air conditioning system ....201...
Page 203 Climate control Outside air is drawn into the vehicle Air conditioning system through the opening between the The climate control panel is located in the centre of the dashboard. bonnet and the windscreen, unless Settings for the driver and passenger can be adjusted independently. recirculation has been selected.
Page 204 Climate control Single-Zone (SZ) mode Controls Temperature controls All zones are set to the same • Rotate controls (C) and A. Display bar temperature. (F) clockwise (warmer) or B. Rear window demister anticlockwise (cooler). The temperature is shown on the C.
Page 205 Climate control Automatic operation • When adjusting the fan speed, • Floor mode directs most of the system will revert to semi- the air to the ﬂ oor vents, some 1. Turn the ignition on. automatic operation. to the outer dashboard vents, 2.
Page 206 Climate control • Do not use recirculation if Note • Air conditioning removes • Use a minimum of manual occupants are smoking. moisture and heat from the air. adjustment. • Recirculation cannot be activated • Switch the air conditioning on •...
Page 207 Climate control Regular operation Windscreen demister Outside temperature Press V (D) to demist the • Press TEMP EXT (N) to display • Automatic the outside temperature on the windscreen and side windows. It is not necessary to set a cooler or display bar (A).
Page 208 Climate control Engine performance/ Ignition keys Unsealed roads fuel economy (prevention of dust entry) For vehicles equipped with personal identity keys, pressing c A small decrease in engine power • When following another vehicle sets the climate control to the last and a slight increase in fuel on unsealed roads and the dust adjustments used for that key.
Page 209 Recirculation mode will be entering the vehicle. This can be pages 67 and 69 . It measures activated as necessary. ﬁ tted by a Holden Dealer. the temperature inside the vehicle. Do not cover the sensor. Do not cover the sensor.
Page 210: Driving And Operating
Driving and operating Driving and Driving information Starting and operating operating Before entering the vehicle New vehicle running- in Check that windows, mirrors and Driving information...... 208 Use the following precautions to lamps are clean. improve performance: Starting and operating ....208 Visually check tyre inﬂ...
Page 211 110 km/h. to the engine stalling for example, • Heavy acceleration in lower the vehicle can still be steered. Have gears may be used between the steering repaired as soon as 1,000 km and 5,000 km. possible by a Holden Dealer.
Page 212 Driving and operating Loose articles Tyre grip Water crossing Do not leave loose articles Tyre grip decreases when water, Before crossing water, switch off the or luggage in the passenger snow, ice, gravel or other materials air conditioning. compartment. Secure in the boot are on the road.
Page 213 : When the key is position. If the security warning lamp in the ACCESSORIES position, the ﬂ ashes, contact a Holden Dealer. audio system and wipers operate. : When the key is in the ON position, the engine is ready to start...
Page 214 Driving and operating • Do not depress the accelerator Retained Accessory Starting the engine pedal while starting the engine. Power (RAP) 1. Apply the park brake ﬁ rmly. • Do not subject the engine to Release it only after starting the The power windows will operate full throttle acceleration or high engine and you are ready to...
Page 215 Driving and operating Parking Automatic Warning 1. Apply the park brake. transmission Be careful where you park or 2. Automatic transmission: Select Shift lever positions drive. As with any vehicle, do position P. not park or operate the vehicle Manual transmission: If facing in areas where combustible uphill or on ﬂ...
Page 216 Driving and operating Press the select button on the front The lever position indicated on Shift lever positions of the shift lever to move into any the bottom of the display remains position. on, indicating the currently selected gear. 4 speed transmission Note Gear display If any warnings are active on the...
Page 217 Driving and operating 1: Provides engine braking in 1st Caution Warning gear. Use on a steep gradient, when a strong braking effect is Selecting position P while the To prevent the vehicle from needed. vehicle is still moving can cause moving when position N is Note damage to the transmission.
Page 218 Driving and operating Sport shift mode When the ignition is turned off then 6 speed transmission on again, sport shift mode will be Select sport shift mode where Gear display deactivated and normal shift mode maximum engine power and will be selected. transmission responsiveness is required.
Page 219 Driving and operating The lever position indicated on P: In park position, the wheels are Warning the bottom of the display remains locked. Apply the park brake on, indicating the currently before leaving the vehicle. To prevent the vehicle from selected gear.
Page 220 Driving and operating Note If the brake is released for some When operated in sport shift mode, time, the transmission will upshift the transmission will delay upshifts • It is recommended that cruise a gear. and allow earlier downshifts. control or sport shift mode be used for towing.
Page 221 Driving and operating Performance Mode Lift Foot Normal shift mode (PMLF) Normal shift mode is recommended PMLF is a performance feature with for normal or freeway driving, as it sport shift mode. provides optimum fuel economy. PMLF allows the transmission to When the ignition is turned on, hold the current gear instead of normal shift mode is selected.
Page 222 Driving and operating To shift down a gear, brieﬂ y push the Active Select (A/S) mode lever forwards (–) and release it. A/S mode (6 speed only) allows After changing the gear and gears to be selected manually, so releasing the shift lever, it returns to that the vehicle can be driven in a the centre on the left.
Page 223 Driving and operating Note To disable A/S mode and return to Manual transmission automatic mode, push the shift lever • The transmission will shift to a to the right, position D. selected gear only if the engine Gear display speed is within a suitable range. If not suitable, Shift Denied will be displayed and the transmission will not shift gears.
Page 224 Driving and operating V6 and V8 engines equipped with • For vehicles ﬁ tted with a manual Shift pattern manual transmissions have six transmission; when on level forward gears and a reverse gear, roads, in an unladen condition, shown on top of the shift lever. it is permissible to drive off in 2nd gear, in the interest of fuel Manual operating notes...
Page 225 Note The vehicle’s brake system style. You should always adjust remains operational, but without the vehicle’s speed to suit road ABS assistance. Have a Holden and trafﬁ c conditions. Always Dealer check the system as soon maintain an adequate distance to as possible.
Page 226 Driving and operating Releasing the park brake Park brake 1. Pull the lever slightly upwards. 2. Push in the release button on the top of the lever and lower the lever all the way down. Warning Never drive the vehicle with the park brake applied.
Page 227 Driving and operating While the ESP ® is maintaining Ride control systems Warning vehicle stability, the Stability Ctrl Assistance animation appears Electronic Stability Do not let this special safety on the display. feature tempt you into taking ® Program (ESP ESP CTRL illuminates at the risks when driving.
Page 228 Driving and operating The ESP ® is automatically switched To switch off, press : To switch on, press : on each time the engine is started. • The Stability Ctrl Off animation • The Stability Ctrl On animation appears on the display for appears on the display for 2 seconds.
Page 229 • Is incorporated into the ESP malfunction has occurred. The system and detects rapid system will not work. Contact a braking. Holden Dealer. • Provides maximum braking efﬁ ciency as long as the brake pedal is depressed. • Initiates ABS earlier, shortening the stopping distance required.
Page 230 Driving and operating Setting a speed After a few seconds, the animation Pausing the cruise control reverts to the original trip computer 1. Turn the ignition on. display. CRUISE ON or CRUISE ACTIVE appears at the top of the display. Adjusting the set speed To reduce the set speed, rotate the collar down to the...
Page 231 Driving and operating Turning the cruise control off • A third press turns the system The cruise control does not apply back on to ready, without any the vehicle’s brakes. The vehicle speed memory. may gain speed when going • Turning the ignition off down steep hills.
Page 232 Driving and operating The vehicle may have one of the Object detection Warning following two systems: systems Rear Park Assist (RPA) The driver is always responsible for taking care and attention while Park Assist (PA) This system is able to detect manoeuvring the vehicle.
Page 233 Check and clean the sensors. indicated. If the problem persists, contact a • If two objects at the same Holden Dealer. • When reverse is selected the distance are detected, the object at the rear of the vehicle will be animation is displayed on the infotainment screen.
Page 234 Driving and operating • When drive is selected (DPA), Dual Park Assist (DPA) • Is reactivated if changing from a the animation is shown only forward to reverse gear or vice The DPA is activated automatically when the sensors detect an versa, or if the ignition is turned when the following occur: object and the vehicle’s speed is...
Page 235 Note speed exceeds 15 km/h. Alternatively, select reverse gear. • This adjustment is for Holden approved tow bars ﬁ tted by a If the DPA is activated and the light Adjustment for a tow bar in the r button: Holden Dealer.
Page 236 The vehicle may have a RVC (rear number plate surround), the system. camera may become misaligned. Contact a Holden Dealer. Warning Always keep the camera lens free Never rely solely on the reverse from dirt, snow or ice. Only use...
Page 237 Driving and operating • The lens requires regular cleaning Operation to ensure optimum performance. 1. Turn the ignition on. • Use only a soft cloth, mild soap PLEASE CHECK YOUR SURROUNDINGS 2. Press to turn the infotainment and water. system on. Warning 12:38 Do not use abrasive cleaners...
Page 238 Driving and operating • The RVC display may be Fuel Take the vehicle to a Holden temporarily interrupted when Dealer if you think the vehicle some audio system or climate Danger needs inspecting for any of the control settings are changed.
Page 239 Holden. phones when refuelling. Under no circumstances should 3.0L V6 petrol = 85% ethanol Do not smoke or allow open fuel containing the manganese 3.6L V6 petrol = 10% ethanol...
Page 240 New Use of Premium unleaded petrol Vehicle Warranty to the extent (95 RON or higher) may provide a that Holden considers that the small improvement in performance fuel affects the speciﬁ cations and and fuel economy.
Page 241 Driving and operating Fuel cap the vehicle to nearest authorised IMPCO ® LPG repairer or a Holden Dual fuel LPG (Sedan) Dealer for advice. The vehicle may have an LPG tank. Note If frost is present do not Holden approved LPG system...
Page 242 4. Pull the latch (B) to the upright It is important to understand that position. the engine in your Holden Dual Fuel 2. Open the boot. vehicle will always start on petrol 5. Lift the valve box cover up until it and if LPG is selected on the dual disengages from the tank.
Page 243 Avoid damage to the LPG tank allow for liquid expansion. or vent pipes. If damage occurs, 1. Turn the engine off. contact a Holden Dealer. Warning New engine run-in procedure Do not continue trying to add It is recommended that the vehicle...
Page 244 When the system is out of LPG, to petrol or reﬁ ll the LPG tank. Green LPG operation. it will automatically change to • Holden recommends the petrol petrol operation. tank have at least a quarter of a tank of petrol at all times.
Page 245 Driving and operating • When the system is out of LPG, If one light ﬂ ashes and the beeper Warning to stop the beeping, reﬁ ll the sounds, the vehicle is out of LPG. LPG tank. Note Operating the vehicle with no To select LPG operation: •...
Page 246 All mandatory equipment must loading equipment on page 246 . be ﬁ tted, otherwise you may void the New Vehicle Warranty, to the A Holden Dealer will assist with extent that Holden considers the supply and installation of towing overloading or missing equipment equipment.
Page 247 Trailer recommendations by Holden or for defects in the The tow ball load should be between vehicle arising from the use of 5 % and 10 % of the loaded trailer such equipment or for loss or weight.
Page 248 Holden approved tow gross trailer mass (GTM) is bar package ﬁ tted to the vehicle. more than 750 kg Holden 2,100 kg rated tow bar Load distribution hitch Holden trailer wiring harness Superlift shock absorbers Between 1,201 kg...
Page 249 Driving and operating Load distribution hitch Note Warning 1. Superlift shock absorbers help The vehicle may have a load to raise the rear of the vehicle distribution hitch. At no time may the total front and improve ground clearance. A load distribution hitch transfers or rear axle load exceed the However, as superlift pressure is load to the vehicle’s front wheels...
Page 250 233 . • Use a lower gear and the brakes, is required when using the vehicle to when descending steep hills. The Holden Dealer ﬁ tted tow. Refer to the Service/Warranty accessory, Rear Park Assist • Automatic transmission: Booklet in the vehicle’s glove box.
Page 251 Fitting roo/ nudge bars they increase the risk of injury If a roo/nudge bar is to be ﬁ tted, it to a pedestrian in the event of a is critical that the Holden approved collision. roo/nudge bar be used. Other types •...
Page 252: Vehicle Care
Vehicle care vapour from the fuel system and Vehicle care General information recycle the vapours through the Where speciﬁ ed, use only Holden normal combustion process. genuine parts and accessories. 2. Crankcase emission control General information ....250 system. This system is designed Emission information Vehicle checks ......
Page 253 It is recommended that servicing alignment. be carried out by an authorised Any person who removes, Holden Dealer who will maintain the Warm ups and idling modiﬁ es or hinders any part of the vehicle’s emission control system as emission control system may be Avoid long engine warm ups.
Page 254: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle care Riding the brake Vehicle checks Do not rest your foot on the brake Bonnet pedal when you do not intend to brake. Opening Air conditioning Switch off the air conditioning when not required, however, once every 2 weeks, with the engine running, switch the air conditioning on for 5 to 10 minutes to lubricate the seals (even in winter).
Page 255 Vehicle care Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop into the catch. Check that the bonnet is engaged. Warning If while driving you notice that the bonnet has not been properly closed, pull the vehicle over to the side of the road at the earliest possible moment and close the bonnet correctly.
Page 256 Vehicle care A. Engine coolant reservoir, Engine compartment overview see page 260 V6 engine B. Clutch/brake ﬂ uid reservoir, see page 267 C. Automatic transmission dipstick and tube (4 speed), see page 259 D. Engine oil ﬁ ller cap, see page 257 E.
Page 257 Vehicle care V8 engine A. Engine coolant reservoir, see page 260 B. Clutch/brake ﬂ uid reservoir, see page 267 C. Dipstick for engine oil, see page 257 D. Engine oil ﬁ ller cap, see page 257 E. Power steering ﬂ uid reservoir, see page 265 F.
Page 258 Vehicle care Replacement Engine cover Warning Do not place hands on any under bonnet components when the engine is HOT or RUNNING. Before removing the engine cover, allow the engine to cool sufﬁ ciently. Removal 3. Open the bonnet. Lift the cover Remove the engine cover to upwards approximately 15 cm.
Page 259 New Vehicle Warranty, to the extent Different dipsticks are used that Holden considers the non- depending on engine variant. recommended ﬂ uid to have affected A. Add mark the speciﬁ...
Page 260 Vehicle care Engine oil change intervals Quality and grade of oil • This may raise the oil level creating a false reading on the Refer to the Service/Warranty If an oil is too ‘thin’ (low viscosity), engine oil dipstick. the oil consumption will increase. Booklet.
Page 261 4. Wipe clean with a clean cloth If the oil requires regular topping up, or paper. contact a Holden Dealer. 5. Insert the dipstick. 6. Remove and read the ﬂ uid level. When the ﬂ uid is hot, the level should be within the area (C).
Page 262 (B). which could cause serious burns. If the transmission ﬂ uid requires regular topping up, contact a Holden 1. Turn the ignition off. Dealer. 2. Rotate the coolant cap one- eighth of a turn anticlockwise and slowly pull out the dipstick.
Page 263 Holden Dealer. could cause serious burns. speciﬁ ed ratio. How the engine coolant works If the engine overheats or loses 1. Mix a solution of Holden coolant coolant, see Engine overheating on • The coolant contains special and clean fresh water.
Page 264 Vehicle care Cooling system checks Engine overheating Danger 1. Leave the engine idling. Caution Do not open the bonnet if you 2. Ensure that the shift lever is can see or hear steam or coolant in P or neutral and apply the Immediate action is required if escaping from the engine park brake.
Page 265 Vehicle care 3. Check the air intake area in the Low coolant level front bumper to ensure that it is clear. See Air intake on Danger page 315 . Do not remove the radiator cap if the engine and radiator are still hot. 4.
Page 266 Vehicle care Caution Do not spill coolant on the vehicle’s exterior surfaces as it can damage the paintwork. If you do, wash it off immediately. 4. As well as adding coolant to the coolant reservoir, add coolant directly through the radiator cap opening until full.
Page 267 For all V6 engine variants, the power Check the coolant reservoir level for steering ﬂ uid reservoir locations are the next two days. in similar positions within the engine compartment. If the coolant requires regular topping up, contact a Holden Dealer.
Page 268 Vehicle care Adding power steering ﬂ uid Washer ﬂ uid Use only Holden speciﬁ ed power steering ﬂ uid. See Recommended ﬂ uids, lubricants and parts on page 319 . 1. Turn the ignition off. 2. Add power steering ﬂ uid.
Page 269 5. Secure the cap and clean up any spilt ﬂ uid. The level should be between the Check the clutch/brake ﬂ uid MIN and MAX area. If the brake ﬂ uid requires regular reservoir weekly. topping up, contact a Holden Dealer immediately.
Page 270 The level should be between the If the clutch/brake ﬂ uid requires Battery MIN and MAX area. regular topping up, contact a Holden Dealer immediately. Warning If the ﬂ uid level is correct, do not remove the reservoir cap, as brake Batteries emit an explosive gas ﬂ...
Page 271 Vehicle care Battery replacement For replacement, refer to a Holden If the battery is disconnected: Dealer or authorised repairer. • Some trip computer displays will Warning The battery is located inside the be reset. boot (Sedan), in the cargo area •...
Page 272: Bulb Replacement
Bulbs to be changed by is on. If water does collect in the a Holden Dealer lamp contact a Holden Dealer. • Fog lamps • Instrument panel lamps •...
Page 273 Vehicle care 1. Open the bonnet and locate the coolant reservoir to access: • Front park bulbs • Front turn signal bulbs • High and low beam bulbs 2. Pull up on the coolant reservoir ﬁ ller neck (including the cap). 3.
Page 274 Vehicle care Front lamp assembly A. Front turn signal lamp (PY21W amber bulb) B. Headlamp inboard high beam (H9 bulb, 65W) C. Headlamp wiring connector D. Park lamps (W5W bulb) E. Headlamp outboard low beam (H7 bulb, 55W) Driver side shown Driver side shown Depending on the model variant, the park lamp bulb (D) may be in either...
Page 275 Vehicle care Headlamps 7. Reﬁ t the bulb spring retainer into its original position. Outboard low beam 8. Install the wiring harness 1. To access the headlamps, see connector and dust cap (ensuring Front lamps on page 270 and the rubber seal is in place). follow the steps.
Page 276 Vehicle care Inboard high beam Parking lamps 1. To access the headlamps, see Front park lamps (Type A) Front lamps on page 270 and 1. To access the headlamps, see follow the steps. Front lamps on page 270 and follow the steps. 4.
Page 277 Vehicle care 6. Install the holder. 3. Remove the high beam bulb to Front turn signal lamps access the park lamp bulb. See 7. Replace the low beam bulb dust 1. To access the headlamps, see Inboard high beam on page 272 . cap (ensuring the rubber seal is Front lamps on page 270 and in place).
Page 278 Vehicle care 6. Install components removed in 5. Install the bulb holder into the Side marker lamps Steps 1 and 2. lens housing. (W5W bulb) 7. Check lamp operation. The bulb holder only ﬁ ts into the lens housing one way. Keep rotating the bulb holder clockwise until it ﬁ...
Page 279 Vehicle care Tail lamps A. Turn signal lamp (PY21W amber bulb) Sedan tail lamp assembly B. Stop/tail lamp (P21/5W bulb) C. Reverse lamp (P21W bulb) D. Rear lamp wiring connector Driver side shown The outside appearance of the lamp will differ depending on the Driver side shown model variant.
Page 280 Vehicle care Sedan tail lamp access To access the tail lamp turn signal, stop/tail and reverse bulbs: 1. Open the boot. 2. Raise the spare wheel cover and attach the T-piece to the boot lid. See Spare wheel access on page 304 .
Page 281 Vehicle care 6. Lower the spare wheel cover. Sportwagon A. Turn signal lamp (PY21W amber bulb) tail lamp assembly 7. Pull the boot lining away to reveal the rear of the lamp. B. Stop/tail lamp (P21/5W bulb) When replacing the boot lining C.
Page 282 Vehicle care Sportwagon tail lamp access To access the rear turn signal, stop/tail and reverse bulbs: Passenger side shown 5. Remove the lamp assembly. 3. To access the passenger Disconnect the wiring connector side lamp, remove the battery by pushing the tab at the bottom compartment cover (C) by of the connector.
Page 283 Vehicle care 6. To install the covers, align the Tail lamp turn signal, locating tabs along the bottom stop/tail, reverse edge of the cover with the slots in the trim. 7. Push the cover in the sequence and positions shown until it engages securely.
Page 284 Vehicle care 1. To access to the lamp assembly, 2. Use a Phillips head screwdriver, Number plate lamp see Tail lamps on page 277 . to remove the clip at the lower Sedan (W5W bulb) edge of the boot lid. 2.
Page 285 Vehicle care Sportwagon (W5W bulb) 1. Push the locking tang at the Interior lamps end of the lamp housing towards Rear dome/ reading lamps the lens. (W5W bulb) 2. Pull the lamp assembly downwards. 3. Remove the bulb holder from the lamp housing by rotating the bulb holder anticlockwise.
Page 286 Vehicle care 3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb Rear dome/reading lamps 4. Push the new bulb into the bulb holder. holder. with Rear Seat Entertainment 4. Push the new bulb into the bulb (RSE) 5. Install the bulb holder into the holder.
Page 287 Vehicle care Glove box lamp, 4. When the new bulb is in place, feed the wiring back into the Door courtesy lamps, cavity and push the lens housing Cargo area (Sportwagon) back into place. (Festoon bulb, 5W) The vehicle may have a glove box lamp, door courtesy lamp and/or a cargo area lamp: 1.
Page 288: Electrical System
Blue the replacement of high current Yellow fuses or relays carried out by a Holden Dealer. Natural Green A. Fuse puller Replace the fuse cover securely after use.
Page 289 Vehicle care Fuses and relays Fuse and relay index Rear fuse panel The fuse panel is located on the left side of the boot/cargo area, above the battery. Fuses REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT ....(10A) AMPLIFIER ......(30A) Sportwagon shown DEALER OPTIONS ....(10A) RADIO &...
Page 290 Vehicle care Cabin fuses and relays Pull on the slot in the fuse panel cover and slide rearwards to access the fuse panel. A. Fuse puller...
Page 291 Vehicle care Cabin fuse and relay index TURN SIGNALS LEFT ..(15A) Relays: BCM LOGIC ......(10A) RAP-RETAIN ACCESSORY Circuit breakers: STOP LAMPS/ POWER RELAY PARK ASSIST ...... (15A) POWER WINDOWS ALL DOOR LOCK RELAY CONSOLE LIGHTING ..(15A) BATTERY ......(20A) PASS DOOR UNLOCK RELAY IGN SW/THEFT ......
Page 292 Vehicle care Engine compartment fuses and relays This is the main fuse/relay box. Remove the clip-on cover to access. FU10 B. Vacuum pump relay (R21) FU12 FU11 A. Fuse puller...
Page 293 Vehicle care Engine compartment fuse SPARE SPARE SPARE RIGHT PARK LAMP ..... (10A) and relay index FRONT WIPER ....(30A) LEFT PARK LAMP ....(10A) Fuses: SPARE Relays: THEFT HORN ...... (10A) FU1 BRAKE VACUUM PUMP ..(20A) SPARE A/C CLUTCH ......(10A) FU2 REAR DEFOG......
Page 294: Vehicle Tools
Vehicle care Spare wheel The vehicle may have a spare Vehicle tools wheel, located in a compartment in the ﬂ oor of the boot/cargo area. Tools See Removing the spare tyre on page 304 . Tyre repair kit Sedan shown The vehicle may have an emergency tyre sealant and air compressor kit in place of the jack, tools and spare...
Page 295: Wheels And Tyres
Vehicle care The placard may display the tyre Wheels and tyres size and pressures using the following icons: Tyre placard : Tyre size, minimum load rating, minimum speed rating : Tyre pressure at normal load : Tyre pressure for fuel economy driving at normal load : Tyre pressure at maximum load : Spare tyre pressures:...
Page 296 Vehicle care • Use a tyre pressure gauge to Tyre pressure Low proﬁ le sports tyres check the tyres. Simply looking Keep the tyres at the recommended The vehicle may have low proﬁ le at the tyres is not sufﬁ cient. pressures to avoid increased fuel tyres.
Page 297 Vehicle care Tread depth • The tyre has a bump or bulge in Tyre rotation it, indicating some kind of internal It is recommended that you: damage. • Rotate tyres approximately every • The tyre has a puncture, cut or year or 15,000 km, whichever other damage which can not be occurs ﬁ...
Page 298 Holden Dealer. Using a different size or type of tyre Tyre condition is checked when may affect: the vehicle is serviced by a Holden • Ride Dealer. They are able to diagnose •...
Page 299 Vehicle care Tyre chains Warning Due to lack of clearance, tyre chains cannot be ﬁ tted to vehicles equipped Tyre chains may only be used with the following wheel and tyre at speeds up to 50 km/h. Tyre conﬁ gurations: chains should only be used for short distances if the roads are •...
Page 300 C. Sealant-air delivery hose evenly. D. Air-only delivery hose Take the vehicle to a Holden Dealer E. Pressure gauge to have the tyre repaired or replaced F. 12 volt power connection as soon as possible.
Page 301 Vehicle care 12. Inﬂ ate the tyre to the inﬂ ation 1. All passengers must exit the 9. Start the engine and let it idle pressure on the tyre placard. See vehicle. to ensure the battery does not Tyre placard on page 293 . run down.
Page 302 Warning kit back in its original position. 20. Drive the vehicle immediately Contact a Holden Dealer. Always stow the tyre sealant and for at least 8 km to distribute the air compressor kit in its original sealant evenly within the tyre.
Page 303 5. Start the engine and let it idle 24. Dispose of the used tyre sealant to ensure the battery does not canister at a Holden Dealer or in run down. A. On/off switch accordance with local and State D.
Page 304 Vehicle care 10. Switch the on/off switch (A) to Replacing the tyre Warning the O position. sealant canister Do not over inﬂ ate tyres due to Warning risk of injury or damage to the tyre. Refer to the tyre placard for Be careful when handling the tyre recommended inﬂ...
Page 305 Only jack the vehicle on hard, 6. Dispose of the tyre sealant 80 km/h if the tyre size or tread level surfaces. canister at a Holden Dealer or in pattern of the spare tyre is Ensure moving parts of the accordance with local or State...
Page 306 Vehicle care Removing the spare tyre Spare wheel access 7. Open the boot/tailgate. 1. Park on a hard, level surface, in a safe location. 8. Pull up on the cover strap/ handle. 2. Apply the park brake ﬁ rmly. 9. Lift the cover by attaching the 3.
Page 307 Vehicle care 10. Undo the retainer nut by hand 12. Remove the tools (jack handle, and remove the spare wheel. wheel wrench, jack and nut cap tool (for vehicles with nut caps). See Tools on page 292 . Remove the tool container from the vehicle if required.
Page 308 Vehicle care Warning Failure to position the jack as described could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack. Do not get under a vehicle that is supported by a jack. No person should place any portion of their body under a vehicle that is supported by a jack.
Page 309 Vehicle care 27. Remove the jack from under the Spare wheel cover removal vehicle. (Sportwagon) 28. With the wheel on the ground, use the extended wheel nut wrench to tighten the wheel nuts in the sequence shown. 21. Rotate the handle clockwise from position (A) to position (B).
Page 310 Vehicle care 29. Replace wheel trims or nut caps. Trolley jack or vehicle hoist Warning For a full wheel trim, line up the tyre valve with the hole in the As soon as possible after wheel trim and align the wheel changing a wheel, have the wheel trim clip-in legs.
Page 311: Jump Starting
If unburnt fuel were to If you are still unsure about reach the catalytic converter Do not jack under the suspension jump starting, Holden strongly and ignite, the converter could control arms. Do not get under recommends for your safety and...
Page 312 ﬁ tted power management system to the vehicle, remove the fuse may not work correctly. Refer for the telephone kit before jump to a Holden Dealer for battery starting. Remember to replace replacement. the fuse afterwards. • Wear eye protection such as safety glasses and avoid leaning over the battery.
Page 313 Vehicle care Jump starting connection posts The jump start positive (A) and negative (B) posts are located in the engine bay on the passenger side. These posts are used instead of a direct connection to a battery. The positive jump start connection is covered by a red cap.
Page 314 Vehicle care Jump starting procedure 5. Turn off all lamps and 12. Turn off the headlamps, rear accessories in both vehicles, demister, air conditioning and Note except the hazard warning audio system of the vehicle with The battery in both vehicles must ﬂ...
Page 315 Vehicle care Towing a disabled vehicle Warning Flat tray towing is the only recommended towing procedure. A slot and rope location is provided to move a bogged or disabled vehicle a short distance or to pull the vehicle onto a ﬂ at tray tow truck.
Page 316: Appearance Care
Take care when moving the Have the door hinges of all doors which can cause paint damage. vehicle after washing, in case greased by a Holden Dealer. Failure to do so may result in water has affected the brakes. permanent damage, particularly in...
Page 317 Do not use petrol to clean tyres. clean glass. Air intakes • Use a good quality tyre and • Refer to a Holden Dealer for bumper shine if required. Clear debris from the air intakes, windscreen washer additive. between the bonnet and windscreen •...
Page 318 Rectify minor paintwork damage with Warning a touch-up pen before rust forms. Have more extensive damage or Many cleaning products are rust areas repaired by your Holden toxic, ﬂ ammable or may damage Dealer. the interior. When cleaning the interior, avoid volatile cleaners...
Page 319 Vehicle care Interior and upholstery • For deeply embedded soil and Plastic and rubber parts dirt, use a leather cleaner. Only clean the vehicle interior, Plastic and rubber parts can be • After using a leather cleaner/ including the instrument panel fascia cleaned with the same cleaner as revitaliser, apply a leather and panelling, with a dry cloth or...
Page 320: Service And Maintenance
Service and maintenance Service and General information maintenance Service information In order to ensure economical and safe vehicle operation and to General information ....318 maintain the value of your vehicle, Recommended ﬂ uids, it is of vital importance that all lubricants and parts ....
Page 321 LN3 600 cold cranking amps (CCA), 120 minutes reserve capacity. Warning Use only a manufacturer recommended battery with a ventilation system. Use of other batteries may affect the electric power management system and allow explosive gases into the vehicle cabin. Refer to a Holden Dealer or authorised repairer.
Page 322: Technical Data
Technical data Each vehicle has its own, individual Technical data Vehicle identiﬁ cation International Standards Organisation Vehicle Identiﬁ cation Number ISOVIN plates (ISOVIN), which is shown behind Vehicle identiﬁ cation ....320 the windscreen on the left side and Vehicle data ........ 323 under the right front seat, under a carpet ﬂ...
Page 323 Technical data Compliance label (SIDI) direct injection V6 engine Cooling system/ cylinder (LPG tank) number, Vehicle This label shows the vehicle make, Identiﬁ cation Number (VIN) and air conditioning label model series, date of manufacture, engine number. Label (A) shows the warnings for Vehicle Identiﬁ...
Page 324 Technical data V8 engine Engine number location V6 engine The engine number is located at (SIDI) direct injection V6 engine the rear of the engine on the The engine number is located at passenger side. the rear of the engine on the The engine number can be viewed passenger side.
Page 325 R-134A Refrigerant charge 580 g +/- 20 g Compressor oil type Polyalkylene glycol (Holden part no. 90510419) Compressor oil reﬁ ll capacity 120 ml +/- 10 ml Warning The air conditioning system should be serviced by qualiﬁ ed personnel only. Improper service methods may cause...
Page 326 Technical data Vehicle weight Overloading is a safety hazard and could also shorten the life of the vehicle. Maximum vehicle payloads Occupants Luggage Total load (average 68 kg each) (kg) (kg) Sedan Sportwagon Omega Berlina, International SV6, SS, SS V-Series, Calais, Calais V-Series...
Page 327 Technical data Axle loads Maximum front and rear axle loads Do not exceed the maximum axle loads, including the weight of any options or accessories ﬁ tted to the vehicle. Take the roof rack load into account when determining the rear axle load. Weigh at a weighbridge if unsure. Front axle load (kg) Rear axle load (kg) Sedan...
Page 328 Technical data Dimensions (mm) Width Width Wheel Front Rear Front Rear Length excl. incl. Height base overhang overhang track track mirrors mirrors Sedan Omega 4900 1899 2100 1471 2915 1133 1602 1618 SV6, SS, SS V-Series, 4902 1899 2100 1471 2915 1134 1592...
Page 329 Technical data Capacities Engine type 3.6L multipoint 3.6L (SIDI) direct 3.0L (SIDI) direct Generation IV V8 fuel injection V6 injection V6 injection V6 Reﬁ ll engine oil including ﬁ lter 6.7 L 6.7 L 6.7 L 7.6 L (approximately) Coolant (approximately) 10.0 L 10.0 L 10.0 L...
Page 330 Technical data Tyre pressure Recommended pressure Tyre size Normal load Maximum load Eco normal load Spare Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear 225/60 R16 98V 225/55 R17 97V 245/45 R18 96V 245/45 R18 100V 245/40 R19 98W T155/80 R17 111M...
Page 331: Customer Information
However, if you prefer to write the Therefore, we suggest you discuss address is: any concern with one of the Holden Dealer management people. The Manager Holden Customer Assistance Centre If you have not received satisfaction...
Page 332 New Zealand. address Applicable details for New Zealand • Vehicle model are set out in the Holden Warranty • Vehicle identiﬁ cation number and Owner Assistance Information (I.S.O.V.I.N.), refer to the inside booklet enclosed in the New Zealand front cover of the Service/ glove box wallet.
Page 333: Index
Index Alternator warning lamp....78 Battery saver ......81, 115 ABS ........... 223 Anchorage points, Bluetooth ® music ....... 144 child restraints ......52 Accessories ® Bluetooth phone ....70, 192 Anti-theft alarm ......26 Battery saver ......115 Bonnet ........252 Antifreeze ........
Page 334 Index CD/DVD player ......145 Coolant Door ajar light ......80 CD player........132 Capacities ......327 Doors ........... 20 Central locking ....... 16, 20 Cooling system messages ..82 Child safety locks ..... 22 Changing a ﬂ at tyre ... 292, 303 Engine coolant .......
Page 335 Index DVD player continued Emergencies continued Exhaust fumes, warning .... 236 Maintenance......145 Flat tyre ........303 Exterior lighting .....11, 109 MP3 playback......155 Fuse replacement ....286 Exterior mirrors ......27 On-screen menus....156 LPG system......239 Playback......... 151 Towing a disabled vehicle ..
Page 336 Index Fuel continued Glove box ........54 Immobiliser ........26 Fumes warning....... 237 Boot release button ....23 Indicators/warning lamps ..... 74 Gauge ......75, 243 Key ........... 18 Infant and child restraints .... 49 Low fuel warning ...... 84 Graphic Information Display Inﬂ...
Page 337 Index Infotainment system continued Lighting continued Keys......... 4, 16 USB port......... 141 Interior lamps ....11, 112 Glove box ......... 18 Virtual CD changer (VCDC) ... 136 Lamp control ......109 Ignition key ....... 16 Insect screens ......249 Night panel mode ....113 Infocard for keys.......
Page 338 Index Mirrors Default operation ....242 Exterior ......... 7, 27 Adding oil ....... 257 Dual fuel LPG (Sedan) ... 239 Heated........28 Change interval ...... 258 Emergency procedures ..239 Interior ........7, 29 Checking oil level ....257 Fuel gauge ......243 MP3 ...........
Page 339 Index Polishing ........315 Remote control, DVD....146 Security Pollen/dust ﬁ lter ......207 Restraints ........34 Alarm ........25 Power mirrors ......7, 27 Child restraints ......49 Card/numbers ......20 Power seat........35 Infant restraints ......50 Servicing ........318 Power socket .......
Page 340 Index Starting Temperature sensors ....207 Trolley jack locations ....308 Flat battery ......309 Theft-deterrent feature....117 Turn signals ......12, 112 Normal......14, 208 Tilt steering ......8, 70 Tyre pressure..... 294, 328 Steering Time ........... 121 Tyres Power steering ﬂ uid....265 Tools ..........
Page 341 Index Vehicle personalisation ....104 Warning lights ......74 Cylinder mode ......108 Washer ﬂ uid ....... 266 Entering ........104 Washing the vehicle ....314 Exiting ........105 Water crossing ......210 Help screens ......105 Wheels and tyres ....... 293 Lighting........

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