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Summarization of Contents
Introduction
Using this Manual
Explains how to use the manual, covering initial overview, table of contents, and index.
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions
Explains the meaning of DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION labels used in the manual.
In Brief
Initial Drive Information
Provides information related to the first drive, including remote keyless entry system.
Door Locks
Details how to lock and unlock the vehicle's doors using the key.
Seat Adjustment
Explains the levers and switches for adjusting vehicle seats.
Head Restraint Adjustment
Describes how to adjust the head restraints for safety and proper positioning.
Seatbelts
Explains how to properly fit and use seatbelts, including removal.
Mirror Adjustment
Details how to adjust the manual rear-view mirror and the automatic dimming mirror.
Exterior mirrors
Explains the operation of power exterior mirrors.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
Provides instructions on how to adjust the steering wheel for tilt and reach.
Instrument Panel Overview
Illustrates and labels the various components of the instrument panel.
Interior Lighting
Explains the operation of interior lights, including dome and reading lights.
Exterior Lighting
Describes the controls for exterior lights, including headlights, fog lights, and parking lights.
Hazard warning flasher
Explains how to operate the hazard warning flasher.
Washer and Wiper Systems
Explains the operation of windscreen wipers and washers, including different modes.
Climate Controls
Introduces the climate control panel and its settings for driver and passenger.
Transmission
Explains the different positions of the transmission selector lever (P, R, N, D, +/-).
Getting Started
Provides pre-driving checks and starting the engine instructions, including warnings.
Parking
Details the steps for parking the vehicle safely, including locking doors.
Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys and Locks
Explains the operation of keys and locks, including remote keyless entry.
Matching transmitter(s) to your vehicle
Explains how to code keyless entry transmitters.
Personal identity keys
Describes the personal identity key feature for storing vehicle settings.
Door Locks
Details locking and unlocking operations using the remote key and other functions.
Manual Door Locks
Explains manual locking and unlocking from outside and inside.
Safety Locks
Details child safety rear door locks and their operation.
Boot
Focuses on the boot operation via key button and release button.
Vehicle Security
Explains the vehicle alarm system, arming, and disarming.
Immobiliser
Explains the immobiliser system and troubleshooting for starting issues.
Exterior Mirrors
Details the operation of power exterior mirrors.
Interior Mirrors
Explains manual and automatic dimming rear-view mirrors.
Windows
Details the operation of power windows, including auto up/down and operation conditions.
Child safety switch
Explains the child safety switch for rear door locks.
Roof
Details the sunroof operation, including opening, closing, and obstruction detection.
Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints
Explains the safety feature of head restraints and their proper positioning.
Front Seats
Covers seat position, power seat adjustment, and memory seats.
Rear Seats
Details rear seat features, including folding and armrest.
Seatbelts
Explains how to wear seatbelts properly, including warnings and adjustments.
Airbag System
Discusses airbag systems, inflation, and customer-installed equipment.
Child Restraints
Discusses child restraints for older children and provides guidance on when they can use seatbelts.
Child Restraint Systems
Provides general information on child restraints and legal requirements.
Child restraint seatbelt locking feature
Explains the rear seatbelt locking feature for child restraints.
Where to Put the Restraint
Details anchorage points for child restraints.
Child Restraint Installation Locations
Shows anchorage points for child restraints.
Using outer anchorage points
Details the Holden and generic child restraint anchor fitting procedures.
Storage
Storage Compartments
Lists various storage compartments like glove box, cupholders, and front storage.
Additional Storage Features
Mentions convenience nets for additional storage.
Roof Rack System
Discusses the roof rack system.
Information on Loading the Vehicle
Provides guidance on loading the vehicle and heavy accessories.
Front Storage
Details the front storage compartment below the dashboard.
Sunglass Storage
Describes the location and function of the sunglass holder.
Armrest Storage
Explains the storage compartment within the rear armrest.
Rear Storage
Details the storage compartment at the rear of the centre console.
Seatback Pockets
Mentions storage pockets on the rear of front seats.
Centre Console Storage
Describes the storage area under the front armrest.
Instruments and Controls
Instrument Panel Overview
Refers to a section that provides an overview of the instrument panel.
Controls
Lists various controls like steering wheel adjustment, horn, wipers, and power sockets.
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Covers instrument cluster, speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and various warning lights.
Information Displays
Mentions the Graphic Information Display (GID).
Vehicle Messages
Lists various vehicle messages and their meanings.
Steering Wheel Controls
Details operations of audio, trip computer, and navigation buttons on the steering wheel.
Windscreen Wiper/Washer
Explains the operation of windscreen wipers and washers, including different modes.
Clock
Refers to setting the clock and date.
Power Sockets
Details front and rear power sockets and associated warnings.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Explains the engine coolant temperature gauge and conditions that may affect it.
Seatbelt Reminders
Details seatbelt reminders for driver and front passenger seats.
Airbag and Seatbelt Tensioner Light
Explains the airbag and seatbelt tensioner warning light and fault animation.
Charging System Light
Describes the charging system light and alternator animation.
Malfunction Indicator Light
Explains the malfunction indicator light (check engine) and related animations.
Brake System Warning Light
Details the brake system warning light and its animation.
Parking Brake Light
Explains the parking brake light and its animation.
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
Describes the ABS warning light and fault animation.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
Explains the ESC indicator light and its animations for on, off, and fault states.
High-Beam On Light
Explains the high-beam indicator light.
Automatic Headlight Levelling System Light
Describes the automatic headlight levelling system light and failure indication.
Front Fog Light Indicator Light
Explains the front fog light indicator.
Turn Signal Light
Details how to signal a turn and lane change.
Door Open Light
Explains the door open warning light.
Anti-theft Alarm System
Mentions the anti-theft alarm system indicator light.
Graphic Information Display (GID)
Refers to the Graphic Information Display (GID) and its functions.
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
Lists battery voltage and charging messages.
Cruise Control Messages
Explains cruise control animations.
Engine Cooling System Messages
Explains engine temperature hot animation and related actions.
Engine Oil Messages
Details low oil level and oil pressure warnings.
Engine Power Messages
Explains safety mode active and power reduced animations.
Fuel System Messages
Details low fuel and very low fuel animations.
LPG cold start animations
Explains LPG warm-up mode messages and their meaning.
Light Messages
Details automatic headlight animation.
Hood (bonnet) open messages
Explains hood open animation and chime.
Object Detection System Messages
Mentions parking assist (PA) and parking aid assist fault animation.
Security Messages
Explains engine immobilised animation.
Anti-theft Alarm System Messages
Details alarm activated animations and trigger points.
Service Vehicle Messages
Explains service error animation and service charging system animation.
Replace battery in remote key animation
Explains animation for replacing remote key battery.
Service vehicle soon animation
Explains animation for service vehicle soon message.
Starting the Vehicle Messages
Explains system check animations and tyre messages.
Tyre Messages
Details add air to tyre animation.
Tyre pressure system fault
Indicates a fault in the Tyre Pressure Monitoring system.
Transmission Messages
Explains sport shift and active select animations.
Sport shift animation
Describes the animation when sport shift mode is selected.
Active select animation
Describes the animation when active select mode is selected.
Shift denied animation
Explains shift denied animation.
Normal shift animation
Explains normal shift animation.
Vehicle Reminder Messages
Details rest reminder animation.
Vehicle Speed Messages
Explains overspeed and underspeed animations/chimes.
Washer Fluid Messages
Details low washer fluid message.
Trip Computer
Explains trip computer controls and navigation between displays.
Average speed
Explains how average speed is calculated and reset.
Odometer
States odometer displays total vehicle kilometers.
Average fuel
Explains average fuel consumption display.
Trip time
Details trip time display and reset.
Trip distance
Explains trip distance display and reset.
Fuel used
Explains fuel used display.
Trip computer A&B
Mentions trip computer A&B selection from personalization menu.
Trip distance A
Explains calculation of trip time/distance and fuel used for trip computer A.
Trip time B
Details trip time B display.
Trip distance B
Explains trip distance B display.
Fuel used B
Explains fuel used B display.
Time to arrival
Explains time to arrival display.
Distance to arrival
Explains how to enter estimated trip distance.
Fuel remaining
States how fuel remaining is displayed.
Instantaneous fuel
Explains instantaneous fuel consumption display.
Overspeed
Explains overspeed display and chime.
Range
Displays estimate of vehicle range based on fuel.
Underspeed
Explains underspeed animation and chime.
Digital speedometer
Explains digital speedometer display and option to hide/disable.
Vehicle Personalisation
Details customization options and how to enter the menu.
Security
Explains auto unlock, auto lock, flash remote lock, and beep remote lock options.
Lighting
Details approach and exit lighting features.
Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Covers exterior light controls for headlights, parking lights, fog lights, and hazard flashers.
Exterior Light Controls
Describes the rotary switch for controlling exterior lights.
Headlight High/Low-Beam Changer
Explains how to change between high and low beam headlights.
Automatic Headlight System
Details the automatic headlight system's operation and sensor maintenance.
Hazard Warning Flashers
Explains the use of hazard warning flashers.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
Describes how to use turn signals and lane-change signals.
Fog Lights
Provides advice on using fog lights and related indicators.
Interior Lighting
Covers instrument panel illumination, boot lights, dome lights, reading lights, and glove box lights.
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
Explains how to adjust instrument panel lighting.
Dome Lights
Describes interior dome lights and their settings.
Reading Lights
Details front and rear reading lights and their operation.
Glove Box Lights
Explains glove box light operation.
Sun Visor Lights
Describes sun visor lights and their automatic operation.
Lighting Features
Details entry and exit lighting features.
Entry Lighting
Provides additional security when returning to the vehicle at night.
Exit Lighting
Explains exit lighting with time delay and personal identity keys.
Battery Power Protection
Explains how certain interior lights automatically switch off to protect the battery.
Infotainment System
Introduction
Provides general information about the infotainment system and pre-driving checks.
Radio
Covers AM-FM radio, RDS, and radio reception.
Audio Players
Lists CD player, MP3, Mass Storage, USB, Auxiliary Devices, and Bluetooth Audio.
Rear Seat Infotainment (RSE) System
Mentions the Rear Seat Entertainment system.
Navigation
Covers navigation system overview, getting started, plan route, and enter destination.
Bluetooth Phone/Devices
Details Bluetooth phone and device connectivity.
About the system
Describes the system's functions, including navigation and audio.
Traffic Message Channel (TMC) feature
Explains the TMC feature and its terms and conditions.
Theft Deterrent Feature
Explains the electronically coded security system for the infotainment system.
Operation
Details steering wheel remote controls for audio system and phone.
Setting the clock
Explains how to set the time, date, and date/time format.
Driving lockouts
Explains how to switch driving lockouts on/off for text entry.
Restore factory settings
Details how to reset radio favorites and configuration settings.
GPS clock synchronisation (with navigation)
Explains how to synchronize the clock via GPS.
Adjusting the tone (treble, bass, midrange)
Covers adjusting tone settings (treble, bass, midrange).
Adjusting fader and/or balance
Explains adjusting sound balance between speakers.
Setting the equaliser
Details how to control audio system sound with an equaliser.
Setting the Speed Dependent Volume Control (SDVC)
Explains how audio volume adjusts with vehicle speed.
Setting the Dynamic Distortion Limiter (DDL)
Describes the DDL feature for limiting amplifier distortion.
Switching the loudness on/off
Explains the loudness feature for boosting bass and treble at low volumes.
Voice guidance (with navigation)
Details adjusting voice guidance volume and selecting output speakers.
Selecting the voice guidance output speakers
Explains how to select speakers for voice guidance.
Changing the Traffic Announcement (TA), phone or startup volume
Explains how to adjust volume settings for TA, phone, or startup.
Switching surround sound on or off
Explains how to switch surround sound on or off.
Radio
Covers AM-FM radio, AM band details, and static interference.
FM stereo band
Discusses FM stereo band operation and interference.
Radio Data System (RDS)
Explains RDS encoding and station name display.
FM radio text
Details switching FM radio text on or off.
Traffic Announcement (TA)
Explains TA bulletins and volume adjustment.
Radio settings
Covers autoseek sensitivity and FM radio text.
Autoseek sensitivity
Explains how to change autoseek sensitivity.
Frequency scan
Explains how the radio scans frequencies.
Preset stations
Details storing radio stations to presets and favorite lists.
Storing radio stations in the autostore list
Explains autostoring AM/FM stations.
Storing a radio station in the favourite lists
Details how to store a station under any preset.
CD Player
Introduces CD player and virtual CD changer (VCDC).
Ejecting a CD
Explains how to eject a CD.
Pausing/playing a CD
Details how to pause and play a CD.
Fast forward/backward
Explains how to advance tracks forward and backward.
Scan track
Details activating scan track option.
Random disc on/off
Explains random play functionality.
MP3
Mentions MP3 file playback and limitations.
Root directory
Explains how MP3 files are accessed from the root directory.
Playing an MP3 CD
Explains browsing media list and playing tracks.
Repeat current track/folder/off
Explains repeat functions.
Random play
Explains random play for CDs.
Mass Storage Media (MEM)
Introduces Virtual CD changer (VCDC) and notes on virtual CD.
Storing an audio CD
Explains copying an entire audio CD to VCDC.
Renaming a disc
Details how to rename a stored disc.
Deleting a disc
Explains how to delete a disc from stored CDs.
Deleting all discs
Details how to delete all stored discs.
Playing a track from a stored disc
Explains how to play a track from a stored disc.
USB
Introduces USB connectivity and warnings.
Selecting the USB as source
Explains how to select USB as the audio source.
Pausing/playing a song
Details pausing and playing songs from USB.
Connecting an iPod®
Explains how to connect an iPod to the vehicle.
Selecting iPod® as source
Explains how to select iPod as the audio source.
Disconnecting the iPod®
Details how to disconnect the iPod.
Searching for a song via the playlists
Explains how to search for songs via playlists.
Searching for a song via the artists list
Details searching for songs by artist.
Searching for a song via the albums list
Explains searching for songs by album.
Playing songs in random order
Explains how to play songs in random order on iPod.
Playing a song in repeat mode
Explains switching between repeat all tracks and repeat current track.
Bluetooth Audio
Provides general information on Bluetooth audio streaming and pairing.
Operation
Explains playing/pausing songs via Bluetooth.
Rear Seat Infotainment
Introduces the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System and its CD/DVD player.
CD/DVD player
Provides important information and maintenance for the CD/DVD player.
Important information
Provides warnings about cleaning solutions and inserting CDs/DVDs.
Maintenance
Advises on cleaning the CD/DVD unit.
DVD remote control
Details aiming the remote control and performance factors.
Audio controls
Refers to steering wheel remote controls for audio.
Steering wheel remote controls
Lists various steering wheel controls for audio system.
Infrared headphones
Details operation of infrared headphones.
DVD player controls
Lists various DVD player controls.
Playing a video DVD
Details loading and ejecting a DVD, and resume playback.
Switching the rear screen(s) on
Explains how to switch rear screens on for Caprice V-Series and Caprice.
Listening through speakers
Details selecting DVD mode and adjusting volume for listening through speakers.
Changing source (Caprice V-series)
Explains how to change source for Caprice V-series.
Playing a DVD
Details playing a DVD and handling copyright/preview restrictions.
Stopping DVD playback
Explains how to stop DVD playback.
Resume playback
Details resuming DVD playback.
Pausing a DVD
Explains how to pause a DVD.
Chapter/track/time selection
Explains how DVD chapters, tracks, and time are composed.
A-B playback
Explains how to set two points for repeating playback.
Repeat
Details how to repeat CD/VCD/DVD/MP3 playback.
MP3 menu in MP3 playback
Details the MP3 menu and how to select folders or files.
Error messages from the DVD player
Lists common DVD player error messages.
On-screen menus
Explains how to use on-screen menus for preferences and adjustments.
Display menu
Explains how to modify video screen display characteristics.
To adjust brightness
Explains how to adjust screen brightness.
To adjust tint
Explains how to adjust screen tint.
To adjust colour
Explains how to adjust screen colour.
To adjust contrast
Explains how to adjust screen contrast.
To adjust display mode
Details adjusting the display mode of video screens.
DVD information
Explains how to view information on playing discs.
Advanced DVD video features
Details invalid operation icon and DVD title menu.
DVD menu
Explains how to access DVD menus.
Selecting a scene angle from the DVD video
Explains how to select scene angles for DVDs.
Subtitle selection
Details switching subtitles on/off and viewing in various languages.
Audio language selection
Explains how to change audio language for DVDs.
RSE auxiliary devices
Provides general information on RSE auxiliary devices and connecting them.
Connecting auxiliary devices
Details using the AUX AV input socket on the DVD player.
Multimode operation (Caprice V-Series)
Explains multimode operation for front and rear passengers.
Toggle between headphones on/off (multimode on/off)
Details toggling headphones on/off.
Navigation
Provides an overview of the navigation system and general information.
Navigation System Overview
Describes the navigation system's capabilities.
General information
Provides general information and warnings about the navigation system.
Destination address
Explains how to enter a destination address using the on-screen keyboard or map.
Getting Started
Provides initial information for using the navigation system.
Simulating a trip
Explains how to simulate a trip route.
Plan Route
Covers setting route options like shortest, optimum, fastest, and avoidance preferences.
Viewing the route list
Explains how to view journey plan details in a list.
Changing selected route
Details how to insert stages into an existing route or journey plan.
Adding/editing/re-ordering stages
Explains how to add, edit, or re-order stages in a route.
Detour
Explains how to set a detour from the current route.
Enter Destination
Introduces entering destination by geographical coordinates.
Entering an address by its geographical co-ordinates
Details coordinate entry and map route.
Deleting a stage
Explains how to delete a stage from a route or journey plan.
Saving an address as a favourite
Details saving an address as a favorite, home, or work address.
Renaming an address
Explains how to rename addresses in the favorites list.
Deleting an address
Explains how to delete an address from the favorites list.
Deleting all addresses
Details how to delete all addresses from the favorites list.
Viewing a destination address
Explains how to view a destination address on the map.
Selecting an address
Details how to select a destination from the favorites list.
Selecting a history address
Explains how to select a previously entered address from history.
Deleting history addresses
Details how to delete all history addresses.
Points of interest
Explains how to select POIs by name or category.
POI near the current position
Details finding POIs near the current vehicle position.
POI near the destination (available during guidance mode only)
Explains finding POIs near the destination while in guidance mode.
POI near an address (available during non-guidance mode only)
Details finding POIs near a specific address when not in guidance mode.
Emergency destination
Explains how to select an emergency destination.
Navigation Menu
Explains configuring navigation system settings and viewing navigation information.
Configuring the navigation system
Details map appearance, auto zoom, GPS status, and system information.
Map appearance
Details different map view configurations (2D, 3D).
Automatic zoom
Explains automatic zoom for approaching maneuvers.
Restore factory settings
Explains how to restore factory settings for navigation.
Viewing GPS status
Explains how to check GPS signal status and accuracy.
System information
Explains how to view system information like software version.
POI settings
Details selecting POIs to display on the map.
Display navigation
Explains how to view navigation display on the instrument panel.
Alert points and alert feedback
Explains warnings for approaching alert points.
Configuring alert points
Explains how to configure alert points.
Configuring alert point feedback (audio chime)
Details how to configure alert point feedback.
Configuring speed limit warnings
Explains how the system displays speed limits.
Traffic Message Channel (TMC)
Explains TMC feature and how traffic information is provided.
Traffic congestion
Explains how traffic congestion is indicated on the map.
Traffic avoidance
Details automatic and manual traffic avoidance settings.
Switching traffic avoidance on/off
Explains how to switch traffic avoidance on or off.
Radio Data System – Traffic Message Channel (RDS-TMC)
Provides information relating to roadworks, dangerous vehicles, etc.
RDS-TMC modes
Explains automatic RDS-TMC mode.
Changing the RDS-TMC settings
Details how to change RDS-TMC settings.
Viewing and updating TMC stations
Explains how to view and update TMC stations.
Selecting a TMC station
Details how to select a favorite TMC station.
Viewing TMC messages
Explains how to view current TMC messages and update them.
TMC Symbols
Lists various TMC symbols used on the map.
Navigation map symbols
Lists symbols that may appear on the navigation map screen.
Guidance direction
Details the direction arrow and lane guidance.
Distance to destination, destination time and distance to next turn/instruction
Explains the display of distance and time information.
Map view
Details different map view configurations (2D, 3D).
Speed limit
Explains how the system displays speed limits.
Point of Interest (POI) symbols
Lists various POI symbols for accommodation, automobile, services, etc.
Bluetooth
Explains Bluetooth functionality for hands-free calls and music streaming.
Pairing
Explains the process of pairing a Bluetooth phone with the vehicle.
Bluetooth® pairing initiated via the mobile phone
Details pairing initiated from the mobile phone.
Pairing a Bluetooth® device with the infotainment system
Explains pairing a new device with the infotainment system.
Deleting a Bluetooth® device
Details how to delete a paired Bluetooth device.
Connecting another Bluetooth® device
Explains connecting an extra device without deleting the current one.
Auto-connecting a Bluetooth® device
Explains how the system automatically connects to paired devices.
Accepting/rejecting an incoming phone call
Details how to accept or reject incoming calls.
Ending a call
Explains how to end a call.
Making a direct outgoing call
Details how to make a direct outgoing call using the keypad.
Making a call from the phone’s address book
Explains accessing the phone's address book.
Making a call from the dialled numbers list
Details accessing the dialled numbers list.
Updating contacts list
Explains how to update the contact list.
Making a call from the answered calls list
Explains accessing the answered calls list.
Making a call from the missed calls list
Explains accessing the missed calls list.
Making a call from voice tag
Mentions voice tag capability for making calls.
Transferring a call back to the phone
Explains how to transfer a call from the infotainment system to the phone handset.
Receiving a discreet phone call in map view (with navigation)
Details receiving calls discreetly in map view with navigation.
Help system
Provides information on the help system and how to get help.
Activating/deactivating the help feature
Explains how to activate and deactivate the help feature.
Help on features
Lists feature help topics and subtopics.
Help on buttons
Explains how to access help topics on button functions.
Selecting help on buttons
Details how to browse the button function list.
Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Covers heating and ventilation systems and air conditioning systems.
Vents
Explains the adjustment and function of face, rear seat, demister, and floor vents.
Air Conditioning System
Details the climate control panel location and independent settings.
Controls
Labels the various climate control buttons and displays.
Temperature controls
Explains how to adjust temperature using controls C and F.
Zones
Explains single-zone, dual-zone, and tri-zone modes.
Single-Zone (SZ) mode
Describes single-zone climate control operation.
Dual-Zone (DZ) mode
Details dual-zone mode operation and linking passenger/driver settings.
Tri-Zone (TZ) mode
Mentions tri-zone climate control and rear passenger controls.
Automatic operation
Details the steps for automatic climate control operation.
Fan
Explains how to adjust fan speed and automatic fan control.
Mode
Details the different mode buttons (face, bi-level, floor, demist).
Auto
Explains how to switch the system to automatic operation.
Air conditioning
Explains how air conditioning works, its operation, and when it may switch off.
Recirculation
Explains how to switch between recirculated and outside air.
Pollution mode
Details pollution mode selection for recirculation.
Windscreen demister
Explains how to use the windscreen demister and its automatic air conditioning operation.
Rear window demister
Explains how to operate the rear window demister.
Outside temperature
Details how to display the outside temperature.
Adjust display bar size
Explains how to minimize or maximize the display bar.
Rear passenger controls
Details rear passenger controls for mode, temperature, and fan speed.
Regular operation
Explains automatic operation for cooling/heating, and engine performance/fuel economy.
Starting
Details the initial steps of the climate control system when starting.
Hissing
Explains the normal hissing sound from air conditioning switches.
Unsealed roads (prevention of dust entry)
Provides advice on preventing dust entry on unsealed roads.
Sensors
Explains the function of sunlight, outside temperature, and in-car temperature sensors.
Driving and Operating
Driving Information
Covers driving environment and pre-driving checks.
Starting and Operating
Covers new vehicle running-in, ignition positions, starting the engine, retained accessory power, and parking.
New Vehicle Running-in
Provides precautions to improve vehicle performance during the initial period.
Ignition Positions
Explains the different ignition key positions and warnings.
Starting the Engine
Details the procedure for starting the engine, including warnings.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
Explains RAP function for power windows and audio system.
Parking
Details parking procedures, including warnings about parking locations.
Automatic Transmission
Details automatic transmission operation, display, and selector lever.
Brakes
Covers antilock brake system and parking brake.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Explains ABS operation and benefits.
Parking Brake
Details applying and releasing the parking brake, and warnings.
Ride Control Systems
Covers Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and its features.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Explains ESC's function, activation, and switching on/off.
Electronic Brake Assist (EBA)
Explains EBA system and its benefits.
Cruise Control
Details cruise control operation and setting a speed.
Object Detection Systems
Covers parking assist and its components.
Parking Assist
Details the Dual Park Assist system's operation and warnings.
Dual Park Assist (DPA)
Explains the DPA system's ability to detect obstacles.
Rear View Camera (RVC)
Provides warnings and information about the rear view camera display and limitations.
Fuel
Covers fuel dangers (carbon monoxide poisoning) and exhaust system inspection.
LPG
Discusses LPG properties and accident/fire procedures.
LPG emergency procedures
Details manual service valve operation for LPG leaks.
Recommended Fuel
Specifies recommended unleaded petrol and premium unleaded petrol.
Filling the Tank
Details fuel filler flap operation and petrol filling procedures.
Towing
Covers trailer towing and general towing advice.
Trailer Towing
Provides information on trailer towing.
Overloading
Warns against exceeding towing loads and consequences for warranty.
Axle loads
Explains maximum front and rear axle loads.
Towing and loading equipment
Lists mandatory and recommended equipment for towing.
Load distribution hitch
Explains the function of a load distribution hitch.
Superlift shock absorbers
Details the vehicle's superlift shock absorbers.
Towing precautions
Provides precautions for towing, including tyre inflation and maintenance.
Trailer brakes
States that trailer brakes are mandatory for trailers over 750 kg ATM.
Conversions and Add-Ons
Covers add-on electrical equipment and fitting accessories.
Fitting driving lights or insect screens
Advises on fitting driving lights or insect screens.
Fitting roo/nudge bars
Critically advises on using Holden approved roo/nudge bars.
Vehicle Care
General Information
Recommends using only Holden genuine parts and accessories.
Emission Information
Explains emission control systems and their environmental impact.
Emission Control System
Lists major emission control systems and owner responsibilities.
Vehicle Checks
Covers checks for bonnet, engine compartment, and fluids.
Bonnet
Details how to open and close the bonnet, including warnings.
Engine Compartment Overview
Provides diagrams and locations of engine components for V6 and V8 engines.
Engine Cover
Explains how to remove and replace the engine cover, with warnings.
Engine Oil
Details how to check and add engine oil, including dilution and change intervals.
Engine Coolant
Explains how to check and add engine coolant, with warnings.
Engine Overheating
Provides immediate actions and checks for engine overheating.
Power Steering Fluid
Details how to check and add power steering fluid.
Washer Fluid
Explains how to check and add washer fluid, with warnings.
Brake Fluid
Details how to check and add brake fluid, with warnings.
Battery
Provides warnings about battery hazards and replacement.
Battery replacement
Explains requirements for battery replacement and warnings.
Bulb Replacement
Provides instructions for replacing bulbs and lists bulbs changed by Holden Dealer.
Front lights
Details access and steps for replacing front light bulbs.
Front light assembly (Caprice)
Illustrates and labels front light assemblies for Caprice models.
Headlights
Provides detailed steps for replacing outboard low beam and inboard high beam bulbs.
Parking lights
Details steps for accessing and replacing front parking light bulbs.
Front Turn Signal Lights
Details steps for accessing front turn signal lights.
Tail lights
Illustrates tail light assembly and details bulb replacement.
Number Plate Light
Details accessing and replacing the number plate light bulb.
Interior Lights
Explains replacement of rear dome/reading lights and glove box/courtesy lights.
Glove box light, door courtesy lights
Details replacement of glove box and door courtesy light bulbs.
Electrical System
Covers fuses, fuse pullers, and fuse/relay panels.
Fuses
Explains fuse replacement, amperage ratings, and warnings.
Fuses and relays
Locates rear and cabin fuse panels.
Wheels and Tyres
Covers tyre placard, tyre pressure, and tyre rotation.
Tyre placard
Explains how to find correct tyre pressures on the placard.
Tyre Pressure
Provides guidance on maintaining correct tyre pressures and checking treads.
Low profile sports tyres
Discusses characteristics of low profile sports tyres.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Explains the TPM system, its display, and warnings.
Tyre monitor display
Describes the tyre pressure monitor display.
Tyre pressure warnings
Details tyre pressure system fault and low pressure warnings.
Check tyre pressure
Explains how to check tyre pressure and add air.
Tyre Pressure System Fault
Indicates a fault in the Tyre Pressure Monitoring system.
Tyre Pressure low/very low
Explains low/very low tyre pressure warnings and correction.
Units conversion
Explains how to change tyre pressure units from kPa to PSI.
TPM sensor relearn procedure
Explains the procedure to match TPM sensors after tyre rotation.
Tyre Changing
Provides detailed steps for changing a tyre, including warnings.
Procedure – petrol vehicles
Details the procedure for changing a tyre on petrol vehicles.
Procedure – LPG vehicles
Details the procedure for changing a tyre on LPG vehicles.
Trolley jack or vehicle hoist
Explains how to position a trolley jack or vehicle hoist for lifting.
Service and Maintenance
General Information
Recommends economical and safe vehicle operation through timely maintenance.
Service Information
Emphasizes the importance of scheduled maintenance for vehicle value and safety.
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Provides a table of recommended fluids and lubricants for different engine types.
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Specifies battery requirements and warnings about using non-recommended types.
Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Explains the vehicle identification number (VIN) and its locations.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Details the VIN's location on the vehicle.
Identification Plate
Describes the compliance label and its information.
Vehicle Data
Provides engine data including type, power, fuel, octane rating, and ethanol compatibility.
Engine Data
Lists engine specifications for different engine types.
Air conditioning specifications
Details refrigerant type, charge, and compressor oil type.
Vehicle Weight
Explains vehicle weight, carrying capacity, and axle loads.
Maximum vehicle carrying capacity
Provides the maximum carrying capacity for occupants and luggage.
Axle loads
Details maximum front and rear axle loads.
Additional Weights
Provides an example loading guide and accessory mass examples.
Vehicle Dimensions
Lists vehicle dimensions in millimeters.
Capacities and Specifications
Lists capacities for engine oil, coolant, and fuel tank.
Tyre Pressure
Provides recommended tyre pressures for normal and maximum load conditions.
Customer Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Outlines the process for addressing customer concerns with dealership management.
Customer Assistance Offices
Provides contact information for Holden Customer Assistance in Australia.
New Zealand
Provides assistance contact details and information specific to New Zealand.
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