GMC VE UTE Series User guide

VE UTE
VE Ute Owner’s Handbook
VE UTE
holden.com.au
C
M
Y
CM
MY
CY
CMY
K
VE UTE DOM_2935C_blue on white.bPage 1 15/08/2008 2:54:54 PM

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
VEUD_IFC.indd 1 7/05/2009 9:50:45 AM

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
VEUD_DOM_BOOK.indb 1 7/05/2009 9:46:39 AM

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.
VEUD_DOM_BOOK.indb 2 7/05/2009 9:46:39 AM

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.
VEUD_DOM_BOOK.indb 3 7/05/2009 9:46:40 AM

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.
VEUD_DOM_BOOK.indb 4 7/05/2009 9:46:40 AM

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).
VEUD_DOM_BOOK.indb 1 7/05/2009 9:46:40 AM

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
1A-2 Chapter 1A
DASHBOARD
VEUD_DOM_BOOK.indb 2 7/05/2009 9:46:40 AM

DASHBOARD LAYOUT cont.
OMEGA
SV6/SS
Chapter 1A
DASHBOARD 1A-3
VEUD_DOM_BOOK.indb 3 7/05/2009 9:46:41 AM

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.
1A-4 Chapter 1A
DASHBOARD
VEUD_DOM_BOOK.indb 4 7/05/2009 9:46:41 AM