HOLDEN JF VIVA 2008 User guide

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JF Viva Owner’s Handbook
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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. 92207827
February 2008 (MY08 JF Viva. 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 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 motoring pleasure
and satisfaction and compliment you on your choice.
This handbook applies to all Viva models.
Due to different models and options, you may nd
reference in this handbook to some equipment not
installed in 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
Layout
Gauges
Dimmer and clock
Warning lamps
Wipers and washers
Headlamps
Turn signals and ignition switch
Immobiliser, hazard warning and horn
Heating and air conditioning system
Accessory power outlet and
cigarette lighter
Ashtray and glovebox
Storage compartment and
bonnet release
Chapter 1B – Audio
Audio system
Audio controls
Audio display screen
Security code
Control buttons
Radio operation
How to store the stations
CD player operation
MP3 player operation
Auxiliary mode operation
Steering wheel audio controls
General information
Care of your audio system
Glossary of terms
Chapter 2 – Locks
Keys and keyless entry
Manual operation
Chapter 3 – Know your vehicle
Seat adjustment
Head restraint adjustment
Seatbelts
Airbags
Which type of child restraint
for your child?
Child restraints
Mirrors
Tilt steering and windows
Interior lamps and antenna
Sun visors, vanity mirror
and assist grip
Park brake
Cupholders and storage
Chapter 4 – Driving
Safety
Engine starting
Driving precautions
Manual transmission3
Automatic transmission3
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)3
Chapter 5 – Fuel
Fuel
Fuel lling
Petrol - 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).
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Chapter 6 – Emergencies
Customer assistance - Australia
Customer assistance - New Zealand
Flat tyre
Towing a disabled vehicle
Engine overheating
Flat battery
Fuse replacement
Bulb replacement
Chapter 7 – Weekly checks
Miscellaneous checks
Check locations
Engine coolant level
Engine oil level
Engine oil consumption
Automatic transmission3 uid level
Brake and clutch uid levels
Power steering and washer uid level
Tyres
Battery
Chapter 8 – Specications
Specications
Identication labels
Chapter 9 – Tow and load
Loading the vehicle
Towing
Chapter 10 – Cleaning
Interior cleaning
Exterior cleaning
Cleaning products
Index
CONTENTS cont.
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Dashboard
CHAPTER
1A
Page
Layout..........................................1A-2
Gauges........................................1A-3
Dimmer and clock........................1A-5
Warning lamps.............................1A-6
Wipers and washers....................1A-9
Headlamps ................................ 1A-11
Turn signals and
ignition switch............................1A-12
Immobiliser, hazard
warning and horn.......................1A-13
Heating and air
conditioning system...................1A-14
Accessory power outlet
and cigarette lighter...................1A-18
Ashtray and glovebox................1A-19
Storage compartment
and bonnet release....................1A-20
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
LAYOUT
LAYOUT INDEX Page
Air outlets (side).............................................................................................1A-16
Instrument gauges...........................................................................................1A-3
Air outlets (centre)..........................................................................................1A-16
Hazard warning switch...................................................................................1A-13
Clock................................................................................................................1A-5
Glovebox........................................................................................................1A-19
Audio system ...................................................................................................1B-2
Heater and A/C controls.................................................................................1A-14
Ashtray...........................................................................................................1A-19
Cigarette lighter..............................................................................................1A-18
Steering wheel audio controls........................................................................1B-14
Bonnet release lever......................................................................................1A-20
Storage compartment ....................................................................................1A-20
Wipers and washers lever...............................................................................1A-9
Exterior lamp controls....................................................................................1A-11
1A-2
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1A-3
GAUGES
Chapter 1A
DASHBOARD
Speedometer
The speedometer (5) indicates the vehicle’s speed in kilometres per hour (km/h).
Odometer and tripmeter
A small window under the speedometer is used for the odometer and tripmeter (3).
The odometer records the distance travelled since the vehicle was built, and the
tripmeter records the distance travelled on a particular journey. The tripmeter can
keep a record of two different journeys at the same time. The two trip odometers are
distinguished as TRIP A and TRIP B.
The trip odometer reset button (4) is located at the lower right-hand side of the
speedometer dial.
With the ignition switched on, push the trip odometer reset button (4) to change the
display between the odometer, TRIP A and TRIP B. If the trip odometer reset button is
pressed for more than one second, the tripmeter resets to zero.
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LAYOUT INDEX Page
High beam lamp indicator................................................................................1A-6
Turn signal indicators.......................................................................................1A-6
Odometer and tripmeter...................................................................................1A-3
Trip odometer reset button...............................................................................1A-3
Speedometer ...................................................................................................1A-3
Temperature gauge..........................................................................................1A-4
Fuel gauge.......................................................................................................1A-4
Tachometer......................................................................................................1A-4
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Chapter 1A
DASHBOARD
1A-4 GAUGES cont.
Temperature gauge
The temperature gauge (6) indicates the
temperature of the engine coolant when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.
Stop-start driving in heavy trafc, driving at
high speed in warm weather, hill climbing
or towing may cause the temperature to
increase. This is normal, and is no cause
for concern.
WARNING
Do not continue driving with the
temperature gauge pointer in
the red area, the engine is too
hot. Continued operation of an
overheated engine would result in
severe vehicle damage. Refer to
Engine overheating in chapter 6, for
overheating instructions.
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge (7) indicates the level of
fuel within the fuel tank when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position. F
represents full and E represents empty.
The needle in the fuel gauge falls to
E when the ignition switch is turned to
the OFF position. The fuel tank content
displays when the ignition switch is turned
to ON.
Refer to Fuel lling in chapter 5, for
refuelling instructions.
Tachometer
The tachometer (8) indicates the engine
speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
The red zone of the tachometer indicates
critical engine speed.
WARNING
• Never operate the vehicle with
the tachometer needle in the
red zone.
•Continued operation with the
tachometer needle in the red
zone would lead to serious
engine damage.
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