HOLDEN XC Series User manual

BARINA
& COMBO
BARINA
& COMBO
XC Series Owner’s Handbook
XC Barina & Combo
www.holden.com.au

Owner’s Name ............................................................................... Model Name ............................................................
Address ........................................................................................... Reg. No...........................Eng. No. ............................
Town ................................................................................................ Odometer Reading .................................................
State..........................Postcode ....................................................... Date of Purchase ....................................................
( 7 character ISOVIN) Vehicle Identification Number
Vehicle Identification
Certificate
Selling Retailer’s
Stamp and Signature ......................................................
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, the owner of this vehicle.
Also, if less than three years old, this vehicle will qualify for Roadside Assistance. Refer to Chapter 9. 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 form on the third page of this handbook. For information about Holden's privacy
policy, please visit Holden's website at www.holden.com.au .
© 2003 Holden Ltd. Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited
without written approval from Holden Ltd. ABN 84 006 893 232.
Part No. 92209324
September 2003,
Barina and Combo, print

Dashboard 1
Locks 2
Know your vehicle 3
Driving 4
Fuel 5
Emergencies 6
Weekly checks 7
Specifications 8
After sales 9
ow and load 10
Cleaning 11
Servicing 12
Index
Engine starting, running-in, safety, manual transmission,
automatic transmission, driving precautions, brake assist,
tyre traction, snow chains, traction control, ABS braking.
Fuel, petrol filling, emission control, reducing fuel consumption.
eys and locks, safety rear-door switches, manual and power
door locks, deadlocking, the remote control, tailgate lock, rear
door lock, emergency procedure for electric door locks, electronic
immobiliser.
New vehicle warranty, parts and accessories
warranty, warranty questions and answers,
roadside assistance, customer assistance,
Holden Retailers.
Interior cleaning, exterior cleaning, cleaning products.
Service intervals, service light, additional service
requirements, maintenance schedule, service times,
service coupons.
Dashboard layout, tilt steering, horn, gauges,
warning / reminder lights, wipers and washers,
exterior lights, radio / CD, ventilation, heating,
air conditioning, demisting, triple information display,
bonnet release, ignition, cruise control.
Front seat adjustment, head restraint
adjustment, seat folding, luggage
compartment enlargement, transporting objects, seat belts, child restraints,
park brake, interior lights, convenience features, windows, mirrors.
Specifications, dimensions, identification labels.
Accidents, flat tyre, towing your vehicle,
engine overheating, flat battery, airbags,
bulb replacement, fuses.
Miscellaneous checks, engine oil level,
engine coolant level, brake fluid level,
automatic transmission fluid level, washer
fluid level, battery, tyres.
Loading the vehicle, roof racks, towing, safe
towing tips, towing precautions.
CONTENTS

We thank you for choosing Holden and want to
assure you of our continuing interest in your
motoring pleasure and satisfaction and
compliment you on your choice.
This handbook applies to all the current Barina
and Combo models. Therefore, due to different
models and options, you may find reference in
this handbook to some equipment not installed
in your vehicle.
lease note that all information, illustrations
and specifications 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.

Original Owner Subsequent Owner
Title: (Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms, etc.) First name in full or initials
Street / box
City / Town
State Postcode
Address
Surname or Name of Company / Institution / Government Department
Vehicle registration number
ISOVIN Number (refer to Chapter 8)
Please tick the appropriate box:
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP
Please fill in the form below if you have changed your name,
address, bought the vehicle second-hand, or have become the
new driver.
Holden requires these details in order to contact the operator in the
event of a safety recall and to keep the initial 3 year Roadside
ssistance details up to date (refer to Chapter 9). For information
about Holden's privacy policy, please visit Holden's website at
www.holden.com.au.
Please mail to the address on the back of this page.
1st contact phone no
Email address
2nd contact phone no
Holden number (if fitted – refer to Chapter 8)


Place in an envelope and mail to:
The Manager – Warranty Administration
Service Department
Holden Limited
Box 548D, GPO.
Melbourne
Victoria, 3001

Original Owner Subsequent Owner
Title: (Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms, etc.) First name in full or initials
Street / box
City / Town
State Postcode
Address
Surname or Name of Company / Institution / Government Department
Vehicle registration number
ISOVIN Number (refer to Chapter 8)
Please tick the appropriate box:
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP
Please fill in the form below if you have changed your name,
address, bought the vehicle second-hand, or have become the
new driver.
Holden requires these details in order to contact the operator in the
event of a safety recall and to keep the initial 3 year Roadside
ssistance details up to date (refer to Chapter 9). For information
about Holden's privacy policy, please visit Holden's website at
www.holden.com.au.
Please mail to the address on the back of this page.
1st contact phone no
Email address
2nd contact phone no
Holden number (if fitted – refer to Chapter 8)


Place in an envelope and mail to:
The Manager – Warranty Administration
Service Department
Holden Limited
Box 548D, GPO.
Melbourne
Victoria, 3001

Original Owner Subsequent Owner
Title: (Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms, etc.) First name in full or initials
Street / box
City / Town
State Postcode
Address
Surname or Name of Company / Institution / Government Department
Vehicle registration number
ISOVIN Number (refer to Chapter 8)
Please tick the appropriate box:
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP
Please fill in the form below if you have changed your name,
address, bought the vehicle second-hand, or have become the
new driver.
Holden requires these details in order to contact the operator in the
event of a safety recall and to keep the initial 3 year Roadside
ssistance details up to date (refer to Chapter 9). For information
about Holden's privacy policy, please visit Holden's website at
www.holden.com.au.
Please mail to the address on the back of this page.
1st contact phone no
Email address
2nd contact phone no
Holden number (if fitted – refer to Chapter 8)


Place in an envelope and mail to:
The Manager – Warranty Administration
Service Department
Holden Limited
Box 548D, GPO.
Melbourne
Victoria, 3001

1
Dashboard
Page
1-2 Layout
1-3 Tilt steering
1-3 Horn
1-4 Gauges
1-6 Warning / reminder lights
1-8 Wipers and ashers
1-9 Exterior lights
1-12 Radio / CD player
1-12 Cup holder
1-13 Ventilation and heating
1-16 Air conditioning
1-17 Demisting
1-18 Cigarette lighter / ashtrays
1-19 Triple information display
1-20 Bonnet release
1-21 Ignition s itch
1-22 Cruise control
CHAPTER

1-2
Chapter 1
DASHBOARD
LAYOUT
Page
13 Bonnet release 1-20
14 Audio s itches RHS 1-12
15 Ignition s itch 1-21
16 Steering tilt adjustment 1-3
17 Driver's airbag 6-16
18 Audio s itches LHS 1-12
19 Coin holder 3-17
20 Cigarette lighter 1-18
21 Ashtray 1-18
22 S itches for:
Air intake 1-15
Air conditioning 1-16
Rear demister 1-17
23 Heater / ventilation controls 1-13
24 Glovebox 3-17
Page
1Side vents 1-13
2Front passenger's airbag 6-16
3Audio system 1-12
4Hazard arning flasher 1-11
5Triple information display 1-19
6Centre vents 1-13
7Lever for:
High / lo beam 1-9
Turn signals 1-11
Cruise control 1-22
8Horn 1-3
9Gauges 1-4
10 Wipers and ashers 1-8
11 Light s itch 1-9
12 Panel for:
Dimming instruments 1-5
Headlight range adjust 1-9
Fog lights 1-10

1-3
Chapter 1
DASHBOARD
TILT STEERING AND HORN
Tilt steering
The lock lever is located directly beneath
the ignition lock.
Move the lock lever do n ards.
Grasp the steering heel and move as
required. It can be moved up or do n.
When in position, move the lock lever back
up as far as it ill go. 'Jiggle' the steering
heel to ensure it has locked securely
before driving.
WARNING:
As with all the other driver positio
co trols, do ot attempt to adjust
the steeri g wheel while drivi g.
Horn
The horn is activated by pressing the j
light, on either side of the steering heel.

1-4
Chapter 1
DASHBOARD
GAUGES
Note: Due to differences bet een models, your vehicle may not feature all of the
arning / reminder lights illustrated.
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in kilometres per hour.
Tachometer
The tachometer sho s engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Operation in the
red zone may cause serious engine damage.
Odometer / service reminder / tripmeter
A small indo in the speedometer is used for the odometer, the service reminder and
the tripmeter. When the ignition is off, you can vie the odometer and the tripmeter for
a fe seconds by pressing the reset knob. The odometer records kilometres travelled
since the vehicle as built.
The service remi der displays 'InSP' for a
fe seconds hen the engine is started if
the vehicle is ithin 500 km or one eek of
the next service. Refer to Chapter 12.
The tripmeter (above the odometer)
records kilometres travelled on a particular
trip. To zero the reading, press the reset
knob hile the ignition is on.
Gear indicator / Transmission mode indicator / Starting-off aid (if fitted)
These features relate to the operation of the automatic transmission. Refer to
Chapter 4.

1-5
Chapter 1
DASHBOARD
GAUGES cont.
Engine temperature gauge
The temperature gauge indicates the
engine coolant temperature.
If the pointer is to the left of the 80 mark,
the engine is not yet at operating
temperature.
If the pointer is bet een the 80 mark and
the 100 mark, the engine is at normal
operating temperature.
If the pointer moves to the right of the
100 mark for more than 30 seconds, the
engine temperature is too high.
If this occurs, stop the vehicle as soon as
it is safe to do so. Refer to Chapter 6,
Engine Overheating.
Fuel gauge
Refer to Chapter 8 for the fuel tank capacity.
Add fuel to the tank hen the gauge
indicates lo fuel or hen Y illuminates.
If the pointer moves into the red zone or Y
flashes, add fuel to the tank immediately.
Refer to Chapter 5.
Note: Never let the tank become empty;
this can cause damage to the exhaust
system components.
Instrument lighting
When the parking lights or headlights are
s itched on, adjust the instrument
brightness by turning the thumb heel
located on the lo er right-hand side of the
headlight s itch.

1-6
Chapter 1
DASHBOARD
WARNING / REMINDER LIGHTS
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Sports / econom drive (automatic transmission)
Illuminates for a fe seconds hen the ignition is s itched on and hen 'Sports
Drive' is selected. Transmission then shifts at higher engine speeds. Refer to
Chapter 4.
Check engine and automatic transmission fault
Your vehicle is fitted ith an Electronic Engine Management System. This light
illuminates hen the ignition is s itched on and goes off shortly after the engine
starts to run.
If it illuminates hen driving, a fault has occurred in the transmission or service
to the Engine Management System may be required. Stop the vehicle, s itch
the engine off and restart. If the light continues to flash, manually change gears
using the shift lever and consult a Holden Retailer.
Although the vehicle may still be drivable and not require to ing, see a Holden
Retailer as soon as possible. Continued driving could affect fuel consumption,
engine performance or may damage the catalytic converter.
If the light flashes and the engine cannot be started, turn the ignition off for at
least 2 seconds before attempting to start the engine again.
Batter
Illuminates hen the ignition is s itched on. Extinguishes hen the engine is
started and the engine speed is increased above idle speed.
If it illuminates hen driving, the battery is not being charged properly (engine
cooling may also be affected). Consult a Holden Retailer as soon as possible.
Brakes, h draulic clutch
Illuminates for a fe seconds hen the ignition is s itched on. It ill extinguish
after a fe seconds unless the park brake is applied or the brake / clutch fluid
levels are lo .
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
Your vehicle is fitted ith an emission monitoring system. The emission
arning light indicates hen system service is required. The light illuminates
hen the ignition is s itched on and goes off shortly after the engine starts to
run.
If the light illuminates hen driving, service to the emission system may be
required. Although the vehicle may still be driveable and not require to ing,
consult a Holden Retailer as soon as possible.
Ho ever, if the light flashes hile driving, reduce speed until the light stops
flashing and consult a Holden Retailer as soon as possible.
Low fuel
Illuminates hen the fuel gauge enters the red zone (earlier hen driving
around corners). If the light flashes, add fuel immediately.

1-7
Chapter 1
DASHBOARD
WARNING / REMINDER LIGHTS cont.
Starting-off aid (automatic transmission)
Illuminates hen the starting-off aid is s itched on. Refer to Chapter 4.
Oil pressure
Illuminates hen ignition is s itched on and goes off after the engine is
started. It can light up intermittently hen idling if engine is hot, but must go
out hen engine speed is increased. If the light illuminates hen driving, stop
the vehicle immediately and s itch off the engine. Check the engine oil level.
Refer to Chapter 7. Do not drive ith this light illuminated. If the oil level is
normal, have the system checked at the nearest Holden Retailer.
Rear fog lights
Illuminates hen the rear fog lights are s itched on.
High beam
Illuminates hen the high beam headlights are in use or are flashed.
Left and right turn signal indicators
The respective arro (left or right) flashes hen the turn signal lights are in
use. If the light flashes rapidly, a turn signal bulb may have failed.
Seat belt
This arning light illuminates for a short time hen the ignition is first s itched
on. This arning is designed to remind occupants to fasten their seat belts.
Airbag and seat belt pretensioners
Illuminates for a fe seconds hen the ignition is s itched on. If it does not
extinguish or if it illuminates hen driving, there is a defect in the airbag / seat
belt pretensioner system. They may not function correctly, especially in an
accident. Consult a Holden Retailer as soon as possible.
Electronic power steering (EPS)
The EPS light remains illuminated hen the ignition is s itched on and goes
off after the engine is started. If it illuminates hen driving, a fault has occurred
in the EPS system. You may continue to drive but greater effort ill be required
to turn the steering heel. Consult the nearest Holden Retailer.
Traction control
Illuminates for a fe seconds hen the ignition is s itched on. The arning
light flashes hen the system is controlling heel spin. Refer to Chapter 4.
Anti-lock braking s stem (ABS) (if fitted)
The ABS light illuminates for a fe seconds hen the ignition is s itched on.
If it does not go out or if it comes on during driving, there is a defect in the ABS.
The brake system is operational but ithout ABS assistance. You should
consult a Holden Retailer as soon as possible.
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1-8
Chapter 1
DASHBOARD
WIPERS AND WASHERS
Windscreen wipers
Move the lever up ards.
Fast
Slo
Intermittent
O Off
To set the intermittent ipe interval bet een
2 and 15 seconds:
1. Set the lever to intermittent.
2. Set the lever to off.
3. Wait for the number of seconds interval
you ish to set.
4. Set the lever back to intermittent.
The selected intermittent interval is stored until it is changed again or until the ignition
is s itched off. When the ignition is s itched on, the interval is preset to 7 seconds.
Windscreen washer
Never operate the ipers on dry glass as
this can damage the rubber iper blades.
To spray asher fluid onto the indscreen
pull the lever to ard you. At the same time
the ipers are operated for several s eeps.
Rear wiper and washer (if fitted)
Push the lever a ay from you to the first
position to turn on the rear iper. To turn
on the rear asher, push the lever further
and hold as long as required.
When the lever is in the first position, the
rear iper operates at an intermittent
speed.
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1-9
Chapter 1
DASHBOARD
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Light switch
7Off.
8Parking lights.
9Headlights and parking lights.
0Press the s itch to turn on the interior
light. Press the s itch again to turn off
the light.
kTurn the thumb- heel to adjust the
brightness of the instrument lights.
High / low beam
With headlights s itched on, push the
lever a ay from you and release it. The
headlights change from lo to high beam.
Pull the lever back to ards the steering
heel to return to lo beam.
When high beam is in use, a light on the
instrument panel illuminates.
It is also possible to flash the high beam for
signalling purposes by pulling the lever
to ards you (even ith the headlights
turned off). The lights remain in high beam
as long as the lever is held in this position.
Leaving the headlights on ithout the engine running ill eventually flatten the battery.
A arning chime ill remind you to s itch off the headlights hen leaving the vehicle.
Headlight range adjustment
The headlight range may be adjusted to
suit the current load in the vehicle by
selecting 0, 1, 2 or 3 hen the headlights
are on.
Correct adjustment of the headlight range
reduces dazzle for other road users.
0 Front seats occupied.
1 All seats occupied.
2 All seats occupied and load in the
luggage compartment.
3 Driver's seat occupied and load in the
luggage compartment.

1-10
Chapter 1
DASHBOARD
EXTERIOR LIGHTS cont.
Rear fog light/s
The push button for the rear fog light/s is
located belo the headlight s itch beside
the instrument dimming s itch.
Push the button hile the headlights are
on to s itch the fog lights on or off. The
light in the instrument panel glo s hen
the fog lights are s itched on.
Check your state la s regarding the use of
fog lights.
For Combo rear fog light detail, refer to
Chapter 6.
Front fog lights (if fitted)
To turn the front fog lights on or off, push
the button beside the headlight range
adjuster. When the front fog lights are on,
the > light appears on the left-hand side of
the instrument panel.
Check your state la s regarding the use of
fog lights hen driving.