GMC VE UTE Series User guide

VE UTE
VE Ute Owner’s Handbook
VE UTE
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GM Holden Ltd, ABN 84 006 893 232 (hereinafter Holden)
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 ll in and mail the forms at the beginning of the Service/warranty booklet.
For information about GM Holden’s privacy policy or to update owner
details online, please visit Holden’s website at www.holden.com.au
Note Please refer to the inside front cover of the Service/
warranty booklet for the Vehicle Identication Certicate.
Printed in Australia
Part No. 92228931
April 2009 (MY9.5 VE Ute. Print 2)
© 2009 GM Holden Ltd
Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited
without written approval from GM Holden Ltd,
ABN 84 006 893 232
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CHAPTERS
Dashboard ........................................... 1A
Audio system ....................................... 1B
Locks ......................................................2
Know your vehicle ..................................3
Driving ....................................................4
Fuel .........................................................5
Emergencies ...........................................6
Weekly checks ........................................7
Specications .........................................8
Tow and load ..........................................9
Cleaning ...............................................10
Index
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We thank you for choosing Holden and want to
assure you of our continuing interest in your
driving pleasure and satisfaction.
This handbook applies to the current VE Ute series
model. Therefore, due to different models and options,
you may nd reference in this Handbook to some
equipment not tted to your own vehicle.
Please note that all information, illustrations and
speci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.
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Chapter 1A – Dashboard
Dashboard layout
Instrumentation
Warning/reminder indications
Trip computer
Customisation menu
Steering, horn, hazard warning
Wipers and washers
Lights
Cruise control
Ventilation system
Manual heater, air conditioning3
Climate control3
Bluetooth®3
Chapter 1B – Audio system
Steering wheel
remote controls (all units)
Overview (Level 1)
Important information
Switching on/off
Audio settings
Radio operation
Single CD operation
6 CD changer operation
AUX operation
Additional features
Overview (SS-V)
Important information
Switching on/off
Personal identity keys3
Audio settings
Radio operation
CD changer operation
AUX operation
Additional features
Telephone (all units)
Antenna information (all units)
Notes on compact discs
(all units)
Chapter 2 – Locks
Keys
Ignition switch
Door locks
Bonnet lock
Hard tonneau cover lock3
Tailgate latch
Security
Chapter 3 – Know your vehicle
Seats
Restraints
Supplemental restraint system
Power windows
Mirrors
Interior lamps
Storage compartments
Power socket
Retained accessory power
and battery saver
Soft tonneau cover3
Hard tonneau cover3
Sports bar3
Chapter 4 – Driving
Safety
Driving precautions
Park brake
Engine starting
Transmission operation
Active safety systems
Add on equipment
Chapter 5 – Fuel
Fuel
Dual fuel LPG3
Emission control
Reducing fuel consumption
CONTENTS
3The asterisk signies equipment options not
in all vehicles, model variants, engine options,
optional equipment and Genuine Holden
Accessories (and Parts).
ESP®is a registered trademark of Daimler Chrysler AG.
The Bluetooth®word mark and logo are registered
trademarks and are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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Chapter 6 – Emergencies
Customer assistance – Australia
Customer assistance – New Zealand
Flat tyre
Changing a at tyre
Spare wheel carrier troubleshooting
Towing a disabled vehicle
Engine overheating
Flat battery
Fuse replacement
Bulb replacement
Chapter 7 – Weekly checks
Exterior checks
Under bonnet checks
Battery
Chapter 8 – Specications
Specications
General specications
Identication labels
Chapter 9 – Tow and load
Loading the vehicle
Towing
Chapter 10 – Cleaning
Interior cleaning
Exterior cleaning
Index
CONTENTS cont.
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Dashboard
CHAPTER
1A
Page
Dashboard layout ........................1A-2
Instrumentation............................1A-6
Warning/reminder indications......1A-8
Trip computer ............................1A-18
Customisation menu..................1A-23
Steering, horn,
hazard warning..........................1A-26
Wipers and washers..................1A-27
Lights.........................................1A-28
Cruise control ............................1A-31
Ventilation system......................1A-33
Manual heater,
air conditioning3.........................1A-34
Climate control3.........................1A-38
Bluetooth®3................................1A-46
3The asterisk signies equipment options not
in all vehicles, model variants, engine options,
optional equipment and Genuine Holden
Accessories (and Parts).
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LAYOUT INDEX (OMEGA/SV6/SS) Page
Glovebox..........................................................................................................3-18
Vents............................................................................................................. 1A-33
Hazard warning switch...................................................................................1A-26
Sunlight sensor..............................................................................................1A-44
Infotainment screen ...........................................................................1B-10, 1B-14
Lever for wipers and washers........................................................................1A-27
Steering wheel controls:
• Audio button................................................................................................1B-2
• Trip button ................................................................................................1A-18
• Enter switch..............................................................................................1A-18
Horn pad........................................................................................................1A-26
Gauges ............................................................................................................1A-6
Steering wheel controls:
• Bluetooth®3button....................................................................................1A-47
• Mute button ................................................................................................1B-2
• Volume switch.............................................................................................1B-2
Lever for:
• Turn signal................................................................................................1A-30
• High/low beam .........................................................................................1A-30
• Cruise control............................................................................................1A-31
Lights switch (incl. headlamps, park lamps, front fog lamps and dimmer).....1A-28
Ignition switch/lock (behind steering wheel).......................................................2-6
Tilt steering ....................................................................................................1A-26
Storage compartment ......................................................................................3-18
Dual fuel (LPG) selector switch3........................................................................5-9
Manual heater, air conditioning3controls .......................................................1A-34
Audio system controls......................................................................................1B-3
DASHBOARD LAYOUT
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DASHBOARD
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DASHBOARD LAYOUT cont.
OMEGA
SV6/SS
Chapter 1A
DASHBOARD 1A-3
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LAYOUT INDEX (SS-V) Page
Glovebox..........................................................................................................3-18
Vents............................................................................................................. 1A-33
Sunlight sensor..............................................................................................1A-44
Hazard warning switch...................................................................................1A-26
Sport gauges3..................................................................................................1A-6
Lever for wipers and washers........................................................................1A-27
Steering wheel controls:
• Audio button................................................................................................1B-2
• Trip button ................................................................................................1A-18
• Enter switch..............................................................................................1A-18
Horn pad........................................................................................................1A-26
Gauges ............................................................................................................1A-6
Steering wheel controls:
• Bluetooth®3button....................................................................................1A-47
• Mute button ................................................................................................1B-2
• Volume switch.............................................................................................1B-2
Lever for:
• Turn signal................................................................................................1A-30
• High/low beam .........................................................................................1A-30
• Cruise control............................................................................................1A-31
Lights switch (incl. headlamps, park lamps, front fog lamps and dimmer).....1A-28
Ignition switch/lock (behind steering wheel).......................................................2-6
Tilt steering ...................................................................................................1A-26
In-car temperature sensor .............................................................................1A-44
Audio system controls....................................................................................1B-24
Storage compartment ......................................................................................3-18
Climate control switches................................................................................1A-38
Infotainment screen ............................................................... 1B-34, 1B-38, 1B-39
DASHBOARD LAYOUT cont.
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DASHBOARD LAYOUT cont.
SS-V
1A-5
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INSTRUMENTATION
GAUGES
Temperature gauge
The temperature gauge indicates the
engine coolant temperature when the
ignition is on. Stop-start driving in heavy
trafc, driving at high speed in warm
weather, hill climbing or towing may
cause the needle to move toward the H.
This is normal and no cause for concern.
However, if the needle moves all the way
to Hand remains there for more than
30 seconds, stop the vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so. Refer to Engine
overheating in chapter 6.
H= hot, C= cold.
Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (RPM).
Speedometer
The speedometer shows vehicle speed in kilometres per hour (km/h).
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition is on/off:
E= empty, F= full.
Note Additions of fuel less than 15 litres can take up to 10 minutes to register on the
fuel gauge. Larger amounts show almost immediately. This prevents fuel movement
from registering on the gauge when cornering.
Sport gauges3
The gauges are located in the centre of
the dashboard above the air vents. The
gauges show the battery voltage, engine
oil temperature and engine oil pressure.
km/h
rpm/000
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INSTRUMENTATION cont.
INFORMATION DISPLAYS
The instrument panel information display provides visual information to the driver for a
number of vehicle functions such as trip computer, audio, warnings and reminders.
Centre display.
.
Display – Ignition on
When the ignition is switched on, a vehicle
system check is performed and the status is
shown on the display. If there are no warnings
or service reminders, the display shows a series
of welcome screens.
If the system check detects a problem, it
displays the appropriate warning immediately. If
a warning is displayed, press the TRIP button to
acknowledge it (once for each warning). It then
reverts to the original trip computer display.
Note
•Pressing the TRIP button any time during the system check causes the display to
jump ahead to the last trip computer screen displayed before the ignition was last
switched off. The system check continues to run in the background.
•To display the odometer screen, if not already displayed, press the TRIP button
until the screen appears.
• The transmission selector position indication is only displayed if the vehicle is tted
with automatic transmission. Refer to Automatic transmission in chapter 4.
Display – Ignition off
Whentheignitionisswitchedoff,theodometerappearsonthedisplayforapproximately
30 seconds unless a service reminder is active.Active service reminders are displayed
for 10 seconds before the odometer appears. The odometer will re-appear when the
driver’s door is opened.
km/h
rpm/000
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WARNING/REMINDER INDICATIONS
WARNING LAMPS
AND REMINDERS
The following warning lamps and
reminder indications may appear on the
instrument panel.
Theyappearasilluminatedicons,animated
symbols or a combination of both.
Most warning/reminder indications are
accompanied by a chime.
Warning lamp locations.
Alternator warning lamp p
The alternator warning lamp p illuminates for a short time when
the ignition is switched on to check that the lamp is working.
If the p warning lamp and the Alternator animation illuminate
when driving, it indicates that the alternator is not charging properly.
Contact your Holden Dealer.
The Alternator animation is displayed until the TRIP button or the
ENTER switch are pressed.
The p warning lamp remains illuminated until the problem has
been rectied.
Low oil pressure/level
If the Check Oil animation illuminates when
driving, it indicates that the oil pressure or the oil
level is low.
WARNING
Engine damage may result if you continue driving.
Stop when safe, switch off the engine and check
the engine oil level. Refer to Engine oil level in
chapter 7.
Do not run the engine when this warning is
illuminated. If the oil level is normal, have the
system checked at the nearest Holden Dealer.
The Check Oil animation is displayed until the
TRIP button or the ENTER switch are pressed.
The animated symbol then reverts to the original
trip computer display.
ICheck Oil appears at the bottom of the
display and remains illuminated until the problem
has been rectied.
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ABS fault
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning lamp u illuminates
for a short time when the ignition is switched on to verify that no
monitored ABS defects are present and to check that the lamp is
working.
If the uwarning lamp and the ABS Fault animation does not
extinguish or illuminates when driving, it indicates a malfunction with
the ABS. Contact your Holden Dealer as soon as possible.
NoteThe vehicle’sbrake system will stilloperateconventionallywith
the anti-lock operation disabled. Refer to Anti-lock brake system
chapter 4.
The ABS Fault animation is displayed until the TRIP button or the
ENTER switch are pressed.
The uwarning lamp remains illuminated until the problem has
been rectied.
Brake fail and park brake warning
The brake fail/park brake warning lamp R illuminates for a short
time when the ignition is switched on to verify that no monitored
brake defects are present and to check that the lamp is working.
If the Rwarning lamp and the Brake animation does not
extinguish or illuminates when driving and the park brake is
released, it indicates a fault with the brakes. Carefully stop the
vehicle on the side of the road immediately. Do not proceed
until satised that braking is possible or that the cause of the
problem has been rectied.
Note The Brake animation also indicates low brake uid. Check the
brake uid level. Refer to Under bonnet checks in chapter 7.
The Brake animation is displayed until the TRIP button or the
ENTER switch are pressed.
The Rwarning lamp remains illuminated until the problem has
been rectied.
If the Park brake animation illuminates and a chime sounds when
driving, it indicates that the park brake is still applied. Release the
park brake.
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Engine coolant temperature
If the Engine Temp Hot animation illuminates
when driving, it indicates that the engine coolant
temperature is excessively hot. Stop the vehicle
as soon as it is safe to do so.
The Engine Temp Hot animation is displayed
until the TRIP button or the ENTER switch
are pressed. It then reverts to the original trip
computer display.
WTemp Hot appears at the bottom of the display and remains illuminated until the
problem has been rectied.
Refer to Engine overheating in chapter 6.
Engine oil temperature
If the Engine Oil Hot animation illuminates
when driving, it indicates that the engine oil has
reached its maximum operating temperature.
Perform the following:
•Reduce engine RPM and vehicle load.
• If the warning remains illuminated stop the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
allow it to cool until the warning disappears.
The Engine Oil Hot animation is displayed until the TRIP button or the ENTER switch
are pressed. It then reverts to the original trip computer display.
WEng Oil Hot appears at the bottom of the display and remains illuminated until the
problem has been rectied.
Note
•If the Engine Oil Hot animation illuminates when engine RPM and vehicle load are
low contact your Holden Dealer as soon as possible.
•Continued operation with Engine Oil Hot illuminated may cause damage to your
vehicle’s engine, which is not covered under your New Vehicle Warranty.
Airbag and seatbelt pretensioners
The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) warning lamp v
illuminates for a short time when the ignition is switched on to check
that the lamp is working.
If the SRS warning lamp vand the Airbag Fault animation
illuminatewhendriving,itindicatesthatthe airbagsystemorseatbelt
pretensioner system may not function correctly in an accident.
Contact your Holden Dealer immediately.
Note The SRS warning lamp villuminates after an accident if the
airbag(s) and/or pretensioners have activated.
The Airbag Fault animation is displayed until the TRIP button or the ENTER switch
are pressed. It then reverts to the original trip computer display.
The SRS warning lamp v remains illuminated until the problem has been rectied.
Refer to Supplemental Restraint System in chapter 3.
WARNING/REMINDER INDICATIONS cont.
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WARNING/REMINDER INDICATIONS cont.
Stability control assistance
If the Stability Ctrl Assistance animation
illuminates when driving, it indicates that the
Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) is actively
helping the vehicle with road grip and stability.
ESP®CTRL appears at the bottom of the display
and remains illuminated as long as the Electronic
Stability Program (ESP®) is actively helping the
vehicle with road grip and stability.
Refer to Electronic stability program in chapter 4.
Stability control off
If the Stability Ctrl Off animation illuminates
when driving and you have not switched the
ESP®off by pressing the switch, it indicates
that the ESP®system is no longer functioning.
Contact your Holden Dealer.
The Stability Ctrl Off animation is displayed
until the TRIP button or the ENTER switch
are pressed. It then reverts to the original trip
computer display.
ESP®OFF appears at the bottom of the display
and remains illuminated until the problem has
been rectied.
Note If you press the button to switch the ESP®
off or on, the Stability Ctrl Off or Stability Ctrl
On animation also illuminates for 2 seconds.
Refer to Electronic stability program in chapter 4.
Engine immobilised refer to
owners manual
If the Engine Immobilised Refer to Owners
Manual animation illuminates, refer to Security
in chapter 2.
The Engine Immobilised Refer to Owners
Manual animation is displayed until the TRIP
button or the ENTER switch are pressed. The
animated symbol then reverts to the original trip
computer display.
Eng Immo appears at the bottom of the
display and remains illuminated until the problem
has been rectied.
ESP®is a registered trademark of Daimler Chrysler AG.
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Low fuel
If the Low Fuel animation illuminates when
driving, it indicates that the fuel level is low.
The Low Fuel animation is displayed until the
TRIP button or the ENTER switch are pressed.
YLow Fuel appears at the bottom of the display
and remains illuminated until the fuel tank is lled
above the low fuel level.
Very low fuel
If the Very Low Fuel animation illuminates when
driving, it indicates that the fuel level is very low.
The Very Low Fuel animation is displayed
until the TRIP button or the ENTER switch are
pressed.
YV.Low Fuel appears at the bottom of the
display and remains illuminated until the fuel tank
is lled above the low fuel level.
Rest reminder
This feature reminds the driver that they may have been driving for
too long without a break.
When the ignition is switched on, a timer starts counting. After two
hours of continuous driving, the rest reminder icon ashes to alert
the driver.
The Rest reminder animation is displayed until the TRIP button or
the ENTER switch are pressed. The animated symbol then reverts
to the original trip computer display.
Therestreminderreappearsafterafurther20 minutesaccompanied
by a chime, unless the ignition has been switched off.
For information on how to switch the rest reminder on and off, refer
to Customisation menu further on in this chapter.
Overspeed
The OverSpeed animation illuminates and
a chime sounds to warn the driver when the
vehicle‘s speed exceeds a preselected value.
The OverSpeed animation illuminates until:
•it returns automatically after 10 seconds, or
• the vehicle’s speed drops below the
preselected value, or
•the ENTER switch is pressed.
It then returns to the original trip computer display while OverSpeed at the bottom of
the display illuminates as long as the vehicle’s speed exceeds the preset value.
Refer to Trip computer further on in this chapter.
WARNING/REMINDER INDICATIONS cont.
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Sport shift3
The Sport Shift animation illuminates when the
automatic transmission is operating in sport shift
mode.
Refer to Automatic transmission in chapter 4.
4 speed 5 & 6 speed
Active select3
The Active Select On animation illuminates when the automatic
transmission active select mode is enabled.
Refer to Automatic transmission in chapter 4.
Service error
If the Contact Dealer animation illuminates
when driving, it indicates a fault in the instrument
panel. Contact your Holden Dealer as soon as
possible.
The Contact Dealer animation is displayed
until the TRIP button or the ENTER switch
are pressed. It then reverts to the original trip
computer display.
XService appears at the bottom of the display
and remains illuminated until the problem has
been rectied.
Service charging system
If the Service Charging System animation
illuminates and a chime sounds, it indicates a
fault in the battery charging system. Contact your
Holden Dealer as soon as possible.
The Service Charging System animation is
displayed until the TRIP button or the ENTER
switch are pressed. The animated symbol then
reverts to the original trip computer display.
pLow Batt appears at the bottom of the display
and remains illuminated until the problem has
been rectied.
WARNING/REMINDER INDICATIONS cont.
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WARNING/REMINDER INDICATIONS cont.
Check engine warning
If the Check Engine animation and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL)Zilluminateandstayon whendriving,thesystemmay require
servicing. Although the vehicle may still be drivable and not require
towing, take the vehicle to a Holden Dealer as soon as possible.
If the Check Engine animation illuminates and the MIL Z ashes
while driving, reduce the vehicle’s speed and load, until the lamp
stops ashing, then take the vehicle to a Holden Dealer as soon as
possible.
The Check Engine animation is displayed until the TRIP button or
the ENTER switch are pressed. It then reverts to the original trip
computer display.
Refer to Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) further on in this chapter.
Safety mode
If the Safety Mode Active and Power Reduced
animationsilluminatealternatelywhendriving,
itindicatesafaultintheenginecontrolsystem.
Although the vehicle may still be driveable,
the accelerator input available may be
limited, resulting in reduced power. Have the
problem xed by your Holden Dealer as soon
as possible.
The Safety Mode Active and Power Reduced animations are
displayed until the TRIP button or the ENTER switch are pressed.
They then revert to the original trip computer display.
Safety appears at the bottom of the display and remains
illuminated until the problem has been rectied.
Service vehicle soon
If the Service Vehicle Soon animation
illuminates when driving, it indicates that a fault
has occurred in one of the ancillary systems of
the vehicle. Although the vehicle may still be
drivable, take the vehicle to your Holden Dealer,
as soon as possible. Excess driving may result in
vehicle damage.
TheServiceVehicleSoonanimationisdisplayed
until the TRIP button is pressed. The animated
symbol then reverts to the original trip computer
display. ZService appears at the bottom of the
display and remains illuminated until the problem
has been rectied.
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