HOLDEN XC Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 16

Chapter 1
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DASHBOARD
1
Sports / economy drive (automatic transmission only)
Lights up for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on and when 'Sports
Drive' is selected. Tramnsmission then shifts at higher engine speeds, refer to
Chapter 4.
A
Check engine and automatic transmission fault
Your vehicle is fitted with an Electronic Engine Management System. This
indicator lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out shortly after the
engine starts to run.
If it lights up when driving, a fault has occurred in the transmission or service
to the Engine Management System may be required. Stop the vehicle, switch
the engine off and restart. If the light continues to flash, manually change gears
using the T-bar and consult a Holden Retailer.
Although the vehicle may still be drivable and not require towing, see a Holden
Retailer as soon as possible. Continued driving could affect fuel consumption,
engine performance or may damage the catalytic converter.
However, if the symbol flashes and the engine cannot be started, turn the
ignition off for at least 2 seconds before attempting to start the engine again.
Battery
p
Lights up when the ignition is switched to on. Goes out when the engine is
started and the engine speed is increased above idle speed.
If it lights up during driving, the battery is not being charged properly (engine
cooling may also be affected). You should see a Holden Retailer as soon as
possible.
Brakes, hydraulic clutch
R
Lights up for a few seconds when ignition is switched on. It will go out after a
few seconds unless the park brake is applied and / or the brake / clutch fluid
levels are low.
If it lights during driving and the park brake is not applied you should stop the
vehicle as soon as possible and consult a Holden Retailer.
Emissions
Z
Your vehicle is fitted with an emission monitoring system. The emission
warning symbol indicates when system service is required. The symbol lights
when the ignition is switched on and goes out shortly after the engine starts to
run.
If the symbol lights up when driving, service to the emission system may be
required. Although the vehicle may still be drivable and not require towing, see
a Holden Retailer as soon as possible.
However, if the symbol flashes while driving, reduce speed until the light stops
flashing and take the vehicle to a Holden Retailer as soon as possible.
Y
Low fuel
Lights up when the fuel gauge enters the red zone and comes on earlier when
driving around bends. If the light flashes the fuel is just about to run out.
T
Starting-off aid (automatic transmission only)
Lights up when the starting-off aid is switched on, refer to Chapter 4.
WARNING / REMINDER LIGHTS