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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Chapter 1A
DASHBOARD 1A-5
Dimmer – instrument lighting
To adjust the instrument lighting
brightness, ensure the headlights or park
lights are switched on. Turn the dimmer
thumb wheel, located to the right-hand
side of the steering column, to adjust
the instrument lighting to the desired
brightness.
Clock
With the ignition switch in the ACC
(accessory) or ON position, the digital
clock displays the time. The digital clock
has three adjusting buttons.
H: Hour button
•To advance 1 hour, press the H
button.
•To advance more then 1 hour, press
and hold the H button until you reach
the desired hour.
M: Minute button
•To advance 1 minute, press the M
button.
•To advance more than 1 minute, press
and hold the M button until you reach
the desired minute.
S: Set button
•To reset the time to the nearest hour,
press the S button.
•If you press this button when the time
is between 8:00 and 8.29 for example,
the display will reset to 8:00.
•If you press this button while the time
is between 8:30 and 8:59 for example,
the display will reset to 9:00.
If the power supply to the clock is
interrupted, then the clock will need to
be reset.
DIMMER AND CLOCK
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1A-6 Chapter 1A
DASHBOARD
Turn signals
When the turn signal switch or hazard warning lamp switch is
switched on, the turn signal indicator lamp (within the instrument
panel) ashes to indicate operation of the turn signal lamps or hazard
warning lamps.
High beam
This indicator lamp is illuminated when the headlamps high beams
are in use.
Oil pressure
The oil pressure lamp illuminates when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position, and will remain illuminated until the engine is
started.
If the oil pressure lamp is illuminated while driving, this indicates the oil
pressure is dangerously low. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and
check the engine oil level (refer to Engine oil level in chapter 7). Do
not drive the vehicle with the oil pressure indicator lamp illuminated,
consult your Holden Dealer.
Low fuel
The low fuel indicator lamp displays when the fuel tank is approaching
empty. When the low fuel lamp illuminates add fuel as soon as
possible.
Brake
The brake warning lamp displays when the ignition switch is in the ON
position and the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is
working properly.
If the brake warning lamp displays while you are driving and the park
brake is fully released, you should stop the vehicle as soon as possible
and consult your Holden Dealer.
WARNING
Driving with the brake warning lamp on can lead to an accident.
Have the brakes checked immediately if the brake warning lamp
stays on.
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Chapter 1A
DASHBOARD 1A-7
WARNING LAMPS cont.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)3
TheABS warning lamp illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position, and goes out after a few seconds.
If the lamp comes on while driving, carefully stop the vehicle and turn
off the engine. If the lamp stays on or illuminates again while driving,
you should have the system checked by a Holden Dealer.
Note This lamp indicates the anti-lock braking system is not operating.
The vehicle’s brake system will still operate conventionally. Refer to
Anti-lock brake system in chapter 4.
Battery
The battery warning lamp illuminates when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position, and remains on until the engine is started.
If the lamp illuminates when driving, this may indicate the generator
is not charging the battery. If the generator drive belt is intact,
there is a problem in the charging system and you should see your
Holden Dealer.
Door ajar lamp
The door ajar lamp illuminates if any door is not fully closed, when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON or START position.
Boot compartment ajar lamp (sedan only)
The boot compartment ajar lamp will come on if the boot is not
completely closed.
Malfunction indicator lamp
The malfunction indicator lamp monitors the emission control system.
This lamp should come on when the ignition switch is in the ON
position and the engine is not running. If it stays on or comes on while
you are driving, there may be a problem with this system, consult your
Holden Dealer.
WARNING
If you keep driving your vehicle with the malfunction indicator
lamp on, after a while, your emission control system may not
work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your
engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs.
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Chapter 1A
DASHBOARD
WARNING LAMPS cont.
Hold mode indicator3
The hold mode indicator lamp comes on and stays on whenever hold
mode is active. Hold mode allows you to shift gears similar to a manual
transmission3. To return to automatic operation, press the hold switch
again. If the hold mode indicator lamp ashes, have your vehicle
serviced immediately.
Seatbelt reminder
When the ignition switch is turned on, the seatbelt reminder lamp
comes on to remind occupants to fasten their seatbelts. A chime will
also sound for approximately 6 seconds.
If the driver’s belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the lamp will
come on.
Airbag and seatbelt pretensioners indicator
To check if the warning lamp is working, the SRS warning lamp
illuminates for a short time when the ignition switch is rst turned to
the ON position.
IftheSRS warninglampilluminates while driving,itindicates the airbag
system or seatbelt pretensioner system may not function correctly,
especially in an accident. Contact your Holden Dealer immediately.
1A-8
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Chapter 1A
DASHBOARD 1A-9
Windscreen wipers
To operate the windscreen wipers, turn
the ignition switch to the ON position and
move the windscreen wiper/washer lever
downward.
The windscreen wipers operate in the
following four positions:
•OFF System off. Default position.
•INT Intermittent operation (Turn the
adjuster wheel up and down to choose
the desired speed). Lever down one
level.
•LO Continuous wipe, slow speed.
Lever down two levels.
•HI Continuous wipe, fast speed. Lever
down three levels.
Never operate the wipers on dry glass, as
this would damage the rubber and scratch
the windscreen. Ensure the wipers are
clear of any snow or ice before switching
them on.
Variable intermittent
windscreen wiper
The wipers operate intermittently when
the windscreen wiper lever is shifted to
the INT position. The interval between
wiper sweeps can be adjusted within a
range of approximately 1.5 to 15 seconds
by turning the intermittent ring.
Windscreen washer
To spray washer uid onto the windscreen,
pull the windscreen wiper lever toward
you. Even if the wiper setting is not
selected, the washer will spray uid and
the wipers will operate for three cycles or
until the stalk is released.
WIPERS AND WASHERS
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Rear wiper and washer3
To switch the rear wiper on, push the
wiper lever toward the dashboard to the
rst position.
To spray washer uid push the stalk to the
second position.
Chapter 1A
DASHBOARD
WIPERS AND WASHERS cont.
1A-10
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Chapter 1A
DASHBOARD 1A-11
HEADLAMPS
Lamp switch controls
The lamp switch controls the following:
• Headlamps
• Tail lamps
• Parking lamps
• Number plate lamps
• Instrument panel lamps
Rotate the band to to switch on your
parking and other operating lamps. The
headlamps will not come on.
Rotate the band to to switch on
your headlights. The parking and other
operating lights will also come on.
If you turn the ignition to the LOCK or
ACC (accessory) position, the headlamps
will turn off automatically.
High/low beam
Switching between high and low beam
requires the low beam lamps to be on.
Push the lever toward the front of the
vehicle to switch from low beam to high
beam and return the lever to the original
position for low beam.
The headlamp high beam indicator lamp
on the instrument panel lights up when
the headlights are in high beam.
Battery saver
Battery saver is to prevent the battery from being discharged.
When you leave the lamp switch in the position, remove the key, and open the
driver’s door, the lights will switch off automatically.
Note If you remove the key and open the driver’s door when the dome lamp is on, the
dome lamp will not switch off automatically.
Flashing high beam
It is also possible to ash the high beams
for signalling purposes by pulling the lever
toward you (even with the headlamps
switched off). The lights remain in high
beam as long as the lever is held in this
position.
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Chapter 1A
DASHBOARD
1A-12
Turn signals
The turn signal lever is on the right-hand
side of the steering column. Push the
lever up to signal a left turn and down to
signal a right turn.
In some turns (such as changing lanes),
thesteeringwheelisnotturnedfarenough
to cancel the turn signal. So, to indicate a
lane change, move the lever part way and
hold it. The lever will return to the neutral
position when you release it.
An arrow on the instrument panel ashes
when the turn signals are in operation.
Ignition switch
LOCK This is the normal parking position
for the ignition switch; the accessories
and engine are off. The ignition key can
only be removed from the ignition switch
when it is in this position. When the key
is removed the ignition and steering are
locked. To release the steering lock, insert
the key into the switch and turn the key
to any other position. If you have trouble
turning the ignition key to unlock the
steering, turn the steering wheel slightly
to the right or left while turning the key.
ACC When the ignition key is in this position, the engine is off, but accessories such
as the radio can still operate. To avoid attening the battery, avoid excessive use of
accessories when the engine is not running.
ON In this position, the engine is ready to start and all electrical systems are active. Do
not leave the ignition switch in this position for a prolonged period unless the engine is
running, otherwise the battery will discharge.
START This is the position for starting the engine. The ignition key should be released
from this position as soon as the engine starts.
WARNING
Do not switch the engine off while the vehicle is moving. Power assisted
equipment such as brakes or steering, which are operated by the engine would
be ineffective. Never remove the key while the vehicle is moving, as this would
lock the steering.
TURN SIGNALS AND IGNITION SWITCH
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Chapter 1A
DASHBOARD 1A-13
Immobiliser
To provide additional security, your vehicle is tted with a vehicle immobiliser. The
engine will not start unless the correct key (correctly programmed) is used.
Note Any additional or replacement keys must be purchased from and programmed
by a Holden Dealer.
If the immobiliser system has developed a fault or an incorrectly programmed key
is used in an attempt to start the vehicle, the security warning indicator lamp would
illuminate.
Hazard warning
Press the switch located between the
two centre air vents to switch the hazard
warning asher on and off. The hazard
warning asher works regardless of the
ignition switch position.
When switched on, all turn signals
continuously ash.
Use the hazard warning asher to warn
other drivers any time your vehicle
becomes a trafc hazard.
The use of the hazard warning ashers
while the vehicle is moving may be illegal
in some States.
Horn
To sound the horn, press the horn symbol
on either side of the steering wheel centre
pad. The horn will sound regardless of
ignition switch position.
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Chapter 1A
DASHBOARD
1A-14 HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Air temperature selector
This knob controls the temperature. Turn the temperature knob to the red area for
warmer air or to the blue area for cooler air.
Air outlet selector
This knob controls the air delivery mode. Turn the knob to direct air ow through the
desired outlets.
Fan speed selector
This knob controls the fan speed. Turn the knob to the right to increase fan speed, or to
the left to decrease fan speed. There are ve fan settings: OFF, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
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Page
Air temperature selector ................................................................................1A-14
Air outlet selector...........................................................................................1A-14
Fan speed selector ........................................................................................1A-14
Air conditioning switch ...................................................................................1A-15
Air recirculation switch...................................................................................1A-15
Rear window demister switch ........................................................................1A-17
Ventilation ......................................................................................................1A-16
Blending.........................................................................................................1A-16
Heating...........................................................................................................1A-16
Heating/defogging..........................................................................................1A-16
Windscreen demister.....................................................................................1A-16
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