HOLDEN EP EPICA 2008 User guide

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EP Epica Owner’s Handbook
EP EPICA
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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. 92228704
September 2008 (MY09 EP Epica. Print 2)
© 2008 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 .................................................... 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 Epica 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
Driver Information Display (DID)3
Steering, horn, hazard warning
Wipers and washers
Lights
Cruise control
Ventilation system
Manual heater, air conditioning
Climate control3
Chapter 1B – Audio
Overview
Steering wheel remote controls
Important information
Switching on/off
Audio settings
Radio operation
Single CD operation
6 CD changer3operation
AUX operation
Antenna information
Notes on compact discs
Glossary of terms
Chapter 2 – Locks
Keys
Ignition switch
Door locks
Boot lock
Bonnet lock
Security
Chapter 3 – Know your vehicle
Seats
Restraints
Supplemental restraint system
Power windows
Mirrors
Interior lamps
Assist grips
Storage compartments
Power socket
Chapter 4 – Driving
Safety
Driving precautions
Park brake
Park Assist3
Engine starting
Transmission operation
Active safety systems
Add on equipment
Chapter 5 – Fuel
Fuel
Emission control
Reducing fuel consumption
Chapter 6 – Emergencies
Customer assistance – Australia
Customer assistance – New Zealand
Flat tyre
Changing a at tyre
Towing a disabled vehicle
Engine overheating
Flat battery
Diesel fuel lter3
Fuse replacement
Bulb replacement
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.
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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
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Dashboard
CHAPTER
1A
Page
Dashboard layout ........................1A-2
Instrumentation............................1A-4
Warning/reminder indications......1A-6
Driver Information
Display (DID)3...........................1A-12
Steering, horn,
hazard warning..........................1A-15
Wipers and washers..................1A-16
Lights.........................................1A-17
Cruise control ............................1A-20
Ventilation system......................1A-22
Manual heater,
air conditioning ..........................1A-23
Climate control3.........................1A-27
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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Chapter 1A
DASHBOARD
DASHBOARD LAYOUT
1A-2
LAYOUT INDEX Page
Passenger vent..............................................................................................1A-22
Centre vents...................................................................................................1A-22
Clock................................................................................................................1A-5
Driver Information Display (DID)3..................................................................1A-12
Sunlight sensor3............................................................................................1A-33
Dashboard storage compartment ....................................................................3-26
Hazard warning switch...................................................................................1A-15
Lever for wipers and washers........................................................................1A-16
Instruments......................................................................................................1A-4
Horn pad........................................................................................................1A-15
Lever for:
• Turn signal................................................................................................1A-19
• High/low beam and headlamp switch.......................................................1A-17
Driver vent......................................................................................................1A-22
• Instrument lighting dimmer control............................................................1A-19
• External mirror switch.................................................................................3-21
Cruise control buttons................................................................................... 1A-20
Bonnet release lever........................................................................................2-10
Tilt steering lever............................................................................................1A-15
Steering wheel audio controls..........................................................................1B-5
Controls for:
• Climate control3.......................................................................................1A-27
• Manual heater, air conditioning................................................................1A-23
Ashtray and cigarette lighter............................................................................3-28
Audio system ...................................................................................................1B-2
Glovebox..........................................................................................................3-25
Passenger seatbelt and airbag sensing system display.......................1A-10, 3-16
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Chapter 1A
DASHBOARD
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INSTRUMENTS
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:
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.
•Petrol engines: Avoid letting the tank run empty; this can cause damage to the
catalytic converter.
•Diesel engines: if run dry, the fuel system must be bled. Refer to Diesel fuel lter in
chapter 6.
Refer to Specications in chapter 8, for fuel tank capacity.
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.
INSTRUMENTATION
Chapter 1A
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INSTRUMENTATION cont.
Odometer/tripmeter
The odometer records kilometres travelled since the vehicle was built. The tripmeter
shows the kilometres travelled from the start of a particular trip.
There are two independent tripmeters which can be reset to measure the amount of
kilometres travelled from a point.
To toggle between Trip A and Trip B, press the tripmeter button located next to the
temperature gauge.
To reset the selected tripmeter, press and hold the tripmeter button.
Digital clock
When the ignition is in the ACC or ON
position, the digital clock displays the
time. There are 3 adjusting buttons:
HHour button.
• To advance 1 hour, press the Hbutton.
• To advance more than 1 hour, press
and hold the Hbutton until the correct
hour is reached.
MMinute button.
• To advance 1 minute, press the
Mbutton.
• To advance more than 1 minute, press
and hold the Mbutton until the correct
minute is reached.
SSet button.
To reset the time to the nearest hour, press the Sbutton.
• If the Sbutton is pressed when the time is between 8:00 and 8:29, the display will
round down to 8:00.
• If the Sbutton is pressed when the time is between 8:30 and 8:59, the display will
rounded up to 9:00.
Note The vehicle’s clock will need to be reset each time the battery
is disconnected.
Chapter 1A
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WARNING LAMPS AND REMINDERS
The following warning lamps and reminder indications may appear on the instrument
panel. They appear as illuminated icons. Some warning/reminder indications are
accompanied by a chime.
Battery warning lamp
The p warning lamp illuminates when the ignition is switched on and
extinguishes when the engine is started, to check that the lamp is
working.
If the p warning lamp illuminates when driving, this indicates that the
battery is not charging correctly.
The p warning lamp will remain illuminated until the problem has
been rectied.
Contact your Holden Dealer.
Engine oil pressure warning lamp
The I warning lamp illuminates when the ignition is switched on and
extinguishes when the engine is started, to check that the lamp is
working.
If the I warning lamp illuminates when driving, it indicates that the oil
pressure is low.
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.
WARNING
Engine damage may result if you continue driving.
WARNING
Engine damage may result if you continue driving.
WARNING/REMINDER INDICATIONS
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Brake fail and park brake warning
The warning lamp illuminates when the ignition is switched on
and extinguishes when the engine is started (unless the park brake is
applied), to check that the lamp is working.
The warning lamp also illuminates when the park brake is applied.
If the warning lamp 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 warning lamp also indicates low brake uid. Check the
brake uid level. Refer to Under bonnet checks in chapter 7.
The warning lamp will remain illuminated until the problem has
been rectied.
Airbag and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
The v warning lamp ashes several times when the ignition is switched
on to check that the lamp is working and that the system is functional.
Ifthevwarning lamp illuminateswhendriving, it indicatesthatthe airbag
system or seatbelt pretensioner system may not function correctly in an
accident. Contact your Holden Dealer immediately.
Note The vwarning lamp illuminates after an accident if the airbag(s)
and/or pretensioners have activated.
The vwarning lamp will remain illuminated until the problem has been
rectied.
Refer to Supplemental Restraint System in chapter 3.
Passenger airbag and seatbelt pretensioners
sensing system
The warning lamp illuminates for 6 seconds when the ignition is
switched on to check the lamp is working.
The warning lamp illuminates if the passenger seat is unoccupied, it
indicates that the passenger front and side airbags are disabled.
Low fuel
If the Ywarning lamp illuminates when driving, it indicates that the fuel
level is low.
•Petrol engines: Avoid letting the tank run empty; this can cause
damage to the catalytic converter.
•Diesel engines: if run dry, the fuel system must be bled. Refer to
Diesel fuel lter in chapter 6.
WARNING/REMINDER INDICATIONS cont.
Chapter 1A
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Glow plug indicator3 (Diesel engine only)
Illuminates when the ignition is switched to the ON position and will
stay illuminated until the engine is sufciently warmed. Refer to Engine
starting in chapter 4. If the lamp illuminates while driving contact your
Holden Dealer.
Note The time the lamp stays illuminated depends on the engines
temperature.
Diesel particle lter (DPF)3 (Diesel engine only)
Illuminates when the diesel particle lter requires cleaning. As soon as
the road and trafc situation permits it, increase speed to more than
50 km/h for a brief period (approx. 15 minutes). The warning lamp
extinguishes as soon as the cleaning is complete.
Refer to Emission control in chapter 5.
Water in fuel lter3 (Diesel engine only)
Illuminates when the water level in fuel lter is excessive. If this occurs,
drain the water from the fuel lter as soon as possible. Refer to Diesel
fuel lter in chapter 6.
The warning lamp will extinguish when draining is completed. If the lamp
remains illuminated after draining the water, contact your Holden Dealer.
Note
•Before starting the engine after draining, a priming operation must
be performed. Refer to Diesel fuel lter in chapter 6.
• The diesel fuel lter will be drained by your Holden Dealer when the
vehicle is serviced. Refer to the Service/warranty booklet.
WARNING
The engine and fuel system may be seriously damaged if you keep
driving while the warning lamp is illuminated. Drain the fuel lter or
contact your Holden Dealer as soon as possible.
Engine coolant temperature3(Diesel engine only)
The warning lamp illuminates when the ignition is switched on and
extinguishes when the engine is started, to check that the lamp is
working.
If the engine coolant warning illuminates while driving, it indicates the
engine coolant temperature is excessively hot. It is advisable to stop the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If the lamp does not extinguish,
contact your Holden Dealer.
WARNING
Do not continue driving with the engine coolant temperature lamp
illuminated or the temperature gauge needle in the red area. The
engine is too hot. Continued operation of an overheated engine will
result in severe engine damage. Refer to Engine overheating in
chapter 6.
WARNING/REMINDER INDICATIONS cont.
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Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) operation lamp
The operation lamp illuminates when the ignition is switched on
and extinguishes when the engine is started to check that the lamp
is working.
If the operation lamp ashes while driving, it indicates that the
Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) is actively helping the vehicle with
road grip and stability.
The operation lamp illuminates when ESP®is turned off. Using the
button (refer to Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)in chapter 4).
Note When ESP®is turned off, the lamp illuminates as a warning to
the driver that the ESP®system will not operate if required.
Refer to Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)in chapter 4.
Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) warning lamp
The warning lamp illuminates when the ignition is switched on
and extinguishes when the engine is started to check that the lamp
is working.
If the warning lamp does not extinguish or illuminates when driving,
it indicates a malfunction with the ESP®. Contact your Holden Dealer
immediately.
Refer to Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)in chapter 4.
ABS fault warning lamp
The u warning lamp illuminates when the ignition is switched on and
extinguishes when the engine is started, to verify that no monitoredABS
defects are present and to check that the lamp is working.
If the uwarning lamp does not extinguish or illuminates when driving,
it indicates a malfunction with the ABS. Contact your Holden Dealer as
soon as possible.
Note The vehicle’s brake system will still operate conventionally with the
anti-lock operation disabled. Refer to Anti-lock brake system chapter 4.
The uwarning lamp will remain illuminated until the problem has
been rectied.
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) lamp3
(Diesel vehicles only)
The warning lamp illuminates when the ignition is switched on and
extinguisheswhentheengineisstartedtocheckthatthelampisworking.
If the lamp does not illuminate, does not extinguish or illuminates while
driving, contact your Holden Dealer as soon as possible. Refer to Driving
precautions in chapter 4.
ESP®is a registered trademark of Daimler Chrysler AG.
WARNING/REMINDER INDICATIONS cont.
Chapter 1A
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WARNING/REMINDER INDICATIONS cont.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
This vehicle is tted with an emission monitoring system. The Zwarning
lamp illuminates when the ignition is switched on and extinguishes when
the engine is started, to check that the lamp is working.
If the Zlamp illuminates and stays on when driving, the system has
an emission related fault. Although the vehicle may still be drivable
and not require towing, take the vehicle to a Holden Dealer as soon
as possible.
Diesel engines: The MIL will also illuminate to indicate that there is a
malfunction in the Diesel Particle Filter3(DPF). If this happens, contact
your Holden Dealer. Refer to Emission control in chapter 5.
If the Z lamp 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.
Driver’s seatbelt warning lamp
The Xwarning lamp reminds the driver to fasten their seatbelt.
The X warning lamp illuminates then ashes until the seatbelt is
fastened.
Note
• The lamp will ash again if the driver’s seatbelt is unfastened.
• A chime will sound if the vehicle’s speed reaches 25 km/h and the
drivers’s seatbelt is unfastened. It will continue to chime until the
seatbelt is fastened.
Passenger’s seatbelt warning lamp3
The kwarning lamp is shown in the passenger sensing system display
and reminds the front passenger to fasten their seatbelt.
The kwarning lamp illuminates for 6 seconds when the ignition is
switched on to check the lamp is working.
The k warning lamp then ashes until the seatbelt is fastened.
Note
• The lamp will ash again if the passenger’s seatbelt is unfastened.
• A chime will sound if the vehicle’s speed reaches 25 km/h and the
passenger’s seatbelt is unfastened. It will continue to chime until the
seatbelt is fastened.
Fog lamp indicator3
The >indicator lamp illuminates when the fog lamps are on. Refer to
Lights further on in this chapter.
High beam indicator lamp
The Pindicator lamp illuminates when the headlamp high beams are on.
k
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Turn signals
The appropriate arrow ashes when the lever on the right side of the
steering column is moved up or down with the ignition switched on.
Note
• Both arrows ash when the hazard warning asher is switched
on. Refer to Steering, horn, hazard warning further on in this chapter.
• The turn signal lamps ash at a quicker rate if a bulb has blown.
Security warning lamp
The O warning lamp ashes (approximately once every second) when
the vehicle security system is activated and extinguishes when the
ignition is switched on.
Door ajar warning lamp
The warning lamp illuminates when any door is open.
Boot open warning lamp
The warning lamp illuminates when the boot lid is open or not
securely latched.
Cruise control warning lamp
The warning lamp illuminates when the cruise control is turned on.
Refer to Cruise control further on in this chapter.
Low washer uid warning lamp
The warning lamp illuminates when the wash uid level is low. Refer
to Wipers and washers further on in this chapter.
Winter mode warning lamp3
The warning lamp illuminates when Winter mode is selected. Refer
to Transmission operation in chapter 4.
Automatic transmission gear display
Displays the position of the automatic transmission shift
select lever and when in active select mode the currently
selected gear.
Rear park assist3
The rwarning lamp illuminates when the ignition is switched on and
extinguisheswhentheengineisstartedtocheck thatthelampisworking.
If the rear park assist warning lamp illuminates while driving, it indicates
there is a problem with the rear park assist system. Contact your Holden
Dealer.
WARNING/REMINDER INDICATIONS cont.
Chapter 1A
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Information display
The Driver Information Display (DID) provides visual information for the trip computer,
climate control system and the compass when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
TRIP COMPUTER
Press the MODE button on the left-hand side of the information display to scroll
between the trip computer displays.
To reset average speed, driving time or average fuel consumption, press the MODE
button for more than 2 seconds.
Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to adjust the selected values.
To change the information display from km to miles or from °F to °C proceed as follows:
1. Press the SET button for more than 2 seconds then the temperature display
will blink.
2. Press the SET button again, the distance display will blink.
3. Press the ▲ and ▼ button to change the distance display (km. mile or °F. °C).
Note When the ignition is switched on, the trip computer displays the same functions
as when the ignition was last switched off.
Average speed
Average speed shows the average speed
(while the engine is running) since the last
average speed reset.
To reset only Average Speed to zero,
press and hold the MODE button for more
than 2 seconds.
DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)3
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Driving distance for
remaining fuel
Driving distance for remaining fuel is an
estimate of how far the vehicle will travel
on the current amount of fuel. It is based
on previous fuel usage and is frequently
updated. As conditions become suited
to more economical driving the range
may increase, for example from city to
highway driving.
Note
•Movement of fuel in the tank can
cause the reading to uctuate when
the fuel level is low.
•If the fuel remaining is less than
50 km, LO will be shown on the
information display.
Driving time
Driving time displays the total time driving.
To reset the driving time to zero, press
and hold the MODE button for more than
2 seconds.
Note The driving time will be reset to
00:00 after being displayed to 99:59.
Average fuel consumption
This mode calculates the average fuel
consumption from the total fuel used
and the distance travelled since the last
average fuel consumption reset.
To reset the average fuel consumption to
zero, press and hold the MODE button for
more than 2 seconds.
Note
• Average fuel consumption is reset to
10.0 if the battery is disconnected.
• The Average Fuel Consumption can
varyaccordingtothedrivingconditions,
driving pattern or vehicle speed.
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Compass
The compass displays the vehicle’s driving
direction (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW).
Note The direction will be displayed when
the ignition is on.
Compass calibration
The compass needs to be calibrated the
rst time it is used or when the battery has
been disconnected.
Follow these steps to calibrate the compass:
1. Press the MODE and SET button simultaneously for more than 2 seconds, the
compass display then ashes.
2. To calibrate the compass, drive the vehicle around slowly in a complete circle within
90 seconds.
Note
•If enough space is not available
to turn around 1 circle, turn the
vehicle as shown.
•To cancel the compass calibration
mode press the SET button twice
in quick succession.
• If the compass display continues
to ash, turn the vehicle around
again slowly until it stops ashing.
3. The calibration is complete when the
display stops ashing.
DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)3cont.
Chapter 1A
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