HOLDEN MJ BARINA SPARK 2012 User guide

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MJ BARINA SPARK
MJ Barina Spark
Owner’s Handbook
MJ BARINA SPARK

GM Holden Ltd, ABN 84 006 893 232 (hereinafter Holden)
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Printed in Australia
Part No. 92262635
March 2012 (MY12 MJ Barina Spark. Print 2)
© 2012 GM Holden Ltd
Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited
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ABN 84 006 893 232
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Contents 1
Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 4
Keys, doors, and windows ........... 14
Seats, restraints ........................... 24
Storage ........................................40
Instruments and controls ............. 44
Lighting ........................................57
Infotainment system ..................... 61
Climate control ............................. 71
Driving and operating .................. 76
Vehicle care ................................. 88
Service and maintenance .......... 129
Technical data ............................ 131
Customer information ................ 136
Index ..........................................138
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2 Introduction
Introduction
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 Barina Spark 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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Introduction 3
Introduction
Your vehicle is a designed
combination of advanced technology,
safety, environmental friendliness and
economy.
This Owner’s Handbook provides
you with all the necessary
information to enable you to drive
your vehicle safely and efciently.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of accident
and injury which may result from
improper use of the vehicle.
Using this manual
• The In brief section will give you
an initial overview.
• The table of contents at the
beginning of this manual and
within each chapter shows where
the information is located.
• The index will enable you to
search for specic information.
• Directional data, e.g. left or right,
or front or back, always relate to
the direction of travel.
• Depending on the model variant,
integrated special equipment
and accessories, the scope of
equipment of your vehicle can
differ from the descriptions in this
Owner’s Handbook.
• iPod®is a registered trademark
of Apple Inc.
Danger, warnings
and cautions
Danger
Text marked Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
Warning
Text marked Warning
provides information on risk of
accident or injury. Disregarding
this information may lead to injury.
Caution
Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage
to the vehicle. Disregarding this
information may lead to vehicle
damage.
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4 In brief
In brief
Initial drive
information
Locking/unlocking the
vehicle
Remote keyless entry
The key operates all locks and the
ignition.
• Press eto lock the doors and the
tailgate.
• Press cto unlock the doors and
the tailgate.
Doors, see page 17.
Central locking system, see
page 16.
Tailgate, see page 18.
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
1. Move the seat forwards or
backwards by lifting the bar at
the front and sliding the seat.
2. Release the bar to engage
the latch.
Seats, restraints, see page 24.
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In brief 5
Seat backrests
1. Recline the seatback by pulling
the lever.
2. Adjust the angle and release
the lever.
3. Allow the seat to engage audibly.
Note
Do not lean on the seat when
adjusting.
Seats, restraints, see page 24.
Seat height
• Rotate the hand wheel to adjust
the height of the seat.
Seats, restraints, see page 24.
Head restraint adjustment
• Lift the head restraint up to raise.
• Push the locking button and push
the head restraint down to lower.
• Push the locking button and pull
the head restraint up to remove.
Head restraints, see page 24.
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6 In brief
Seat belts
1. Withdraw the belt from the reel.
2. Pull the metal tongue across
your body into the buckle, until it
clicks into place.
3. Tension the lap belt regularly
while driving by tugging the
shoulder belt.
Seat belts, see page 29.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirrors
To reduce headlamp glare from
following vehicles, pull the lever
towards the rear of the vehicle.
Interior mirrors, see page 21.
Exterior mirrors
To adjust the external rear view
mirrors:
• Push the switch on the left side
Lto operate the passenger side
mirror.
• Push the switch on the right
side Rto operate the driver side
mirror.
• Push the switch to adjust the
selected mirror.
Power mirrors, see page 20.
Folding mirrors, see page 20.
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In brief 7
Steering wheel
adjustment
1. To unlock, move the lever down.
2. Adjust the steering wheel.
3. To lock, move the lever up.
Ensure the steering wheel is
locked in position before driving.
Steering wheel adjustment, see
page 44.
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8 In brief
1. Bonnet release lever
2. Side air vents
3. Wiper and washer lever
4. Horn and driver’s airbag
5. Instrument panel
6. Lamp control
7. Centre air vents
8. Infotainment system
9. Centre display
10. Hazard warning asher
11. Passenger’s airbag
12.Glove box
13.Air conditioning system
14.Shift lever
15.Accelerator pedal
16.Brake pedal
17.Ignition switch/lock
18.Clutch pedal
19.Steering wheel adjustment
Instrument panel overview
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In brief 9
Exterior lighting
OFF: Turns all lamps and lights off.
8(Park lamps): Turns on the park
lamps, number plate lamps and
instrument panel lighting.
9 (Headlamps): Turns on the
headlamps and all park lamps, when
the ignition is turned on.
The headlamps turn off automatically
when the ignition key is turned to the
LOCK position and the driver’s door
is opened.
Exterior lighting, see page 57.
High/low beam
To activate high beam:
1. Turn the headlamps on.
2. Push the lever forwards.
The high beam indicator lamp
Pilluminates on the instrument
panel.
To return to low beam:
1. Pull the lever rearwards.
Exterior lighting, see page 57.
Hazard warning ashers
Press ¨to turn the hazard warning
asher on or off, when the ignition is
in any position.
All turn signals ash continuously.
Use the hazard warning asher if
the vehicle becomes a trafc hazard,
day or night.
Note
Using hazard warning ashers while
the vehicle is moving, is illegal in
some States and Countries.
Lighting, see page 57.
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10 In brief
Turn and lane change
signals
• Push the lever in the direction
the steering wheel is turned.
• A green arrow on the instrument
panel ashes when the lamps
are in operation.
Lighting, see page 57.
Horn
Press j.
Windscreen wiper/washer
Windscreen wiper
0FF Off
INT Intermittent wipe
LO Continuous slow speed
HI Continuous fast speed
Note Wipers cycle once while the
lever is pushed down slightly and
released.
Windscreen wiper/washer, see
page 45.
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In brief 11
Windscreen washer
Pull to wash the windscreen.
Washer uid is sprayed and the
wipers cycle for a short time.
Windscreen wiper/washer, see
page 45.
Air conditioning system
The air conditioning panel is located
in the centre of the dashboard.
Climate control, see page 71.
Air conditioning system,
see page 71.
Windscreen demister, see page 73.
Rear window demister, see page 74.
Transmission
Manual transmission
• When shifting from one gear to
another, push the clutch pedal to
the oor.
• Do not engage reverse gear
while the vehicle is still moving.
• Pause between pressing the
clutch pedal and moving into
reverse gear.
Manual transmission, see page 80.
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12 In brief
Getting started
1. Check that windows, mirrors and
lamps are clean.
2. Visually check tyre ination.
Check tyre pressures weekly.
3. Close and secure all doors.
4. Position the seat for comfortable
driving.
5. Adjust rear view mirrors.
6. Fasten seat belts.
7. Check that warning indicators
illuminate when turning the
ignition on.
Warning lights, gauges and
indicators, see page 48.
Driving and operating, see page 76.
Starting the engine
Warning
Do not turn the engine off while
the vehicle is moving as there
will not be any power assist for
brakes or steering.
Never remove the key while the
vehicle is moving, as this will lock
the steering.
LOCK: The key can only be inserted
and removed from this position.
ACC:When the key is in this
position, the audio system operates.
ON: When the key is in this position,
the engine is ready to start and all
electrical systems are active.
Do not leave the switch in this
position for a long time, unless the
engine is running, otherwise the
vehicle’s battery will discharge.
START: Turn the key to this position
and release when the engine is
running.
Ignition positions, see page 77.
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In brief 13
Parking
1. Apply the park brake.
2. If facing uphill or on at ground,
select 1st gear. If facing downhill,
select reverse gear.
3. Shut all windows.
4. Turn the ignition off and remove
the key.
5. Press eon the key to lock all
doors.
Vehicle security, see page 19.
Driving and operating, see page 76.
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14 Keys, doors and windows
Keys, doors and
windows
Keys and locks .............................14
Doors............................................17
Vehicle security.............................19
Exterior mirrors.............................20
Interior mirrors..............................21
Windows.......................................21
Keys and locks
Keys
The key operates all locks and the
ignition.
• Press eto lock the doors and the
tailgate.
• Press cto unlock the doors and
the tailgate.
See Doors on page 17.
See Central locking system on
page 16.
See Tailgate on page 18.
About the keys
• The remote control has a range
of approximately 20 metres.
• The range depends on
the charge of the key battery,
on ambient conditions, the key’s
location and the area between
them.
• Take care that no button
is pressed unintentionally,
especially when the vehicle is out
of sight.
• Protect from moisture and high
temperatures.
The key buttons may not work if:
• More than 20 metres from the
vehicle.
• Battery voltage is too low. See
Battery replacement on page 15.
• The key buttons are operated
repeatedly while not in range of
the vehicle.
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Keys, doors and windows 15
• The central locking system is
operated at frequent intervals.
• The power supply is interrupted
for a short time.
• The vehicle is parked near strong
radio activity.
Replacement keys
If a key is lost, a replacement can
be ordered through any Holden
Dealer by quoting the key code
number. The number is printed on a
detachable tag supplied with the key.
Radio remote control
Battery replacement
As soon as the range of the remote
control reduces, replace the battery:
Use CR1620 (or equivalent) battery.
1. Remove the screw from the
back cover.
2. Open the cover.
3. Remove the transmitter unit.
4. Carefully detach the sticker from
the unit and store in a clean
location.
5. Remove the used battery without
touching other components.
6. Install the new battery with the
negative side (-) facing down.
7. Reattach the sticker.
8. Replace the transmitter unit.
9. Replace the back cover.
10.Check key operation.
Caution
Avoid touching the at surfaces
of the battery, the circuit board
and other components inside the
remote control with bare ngers.
Handling will shorten battery life.
Note
• Batteries do not belong in
household waste. Dispose of
at an appropriate recycling
collection point.
• Avoid dropping the transmitter.
• Do not place heavy objects on
the transmitter.
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16 Keys, doors and windows
• Keep the transmitter away from
water and direct sunlight.
If the transmitter gets wet, wipe it
with a soft cloth.
Central locking system
Doors may be locked and unlocked
by pushing buttons on:
• The driver’s door
• The key, from inside or outside
the vehicle
Note
The driver’s door must be closed for
the central locking system to work.
Unlocking
• Press c.
All doors unlock.
The hazard lamps ash twice.
Locking
• Press e.
All doors lock.
The hazard lamps ash once.
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Keys, doors and windows 17
Doors
Manual door locks
Unlocking:
1. Insert the key into the driver’s
door by turning the key towards
the front of the vehicle.
The other doors can be opened
with the door handle.
Locking:
1. Push the locking knob on the
inside of all doors, except the
driver’s door.
2. Close the driver’s door and lock
from the outside with the key.
Insert the key and turn towards
the rear of the vehicle.
Child safety
rear door locks
Warning
Use the child security door locks
whenever children are occupying
the rear seats.
To prevent the doors from being
opened from the inside, move the
lever up to the lock position.
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18 Keys, doors and windows
Caution
Do not pull the inside door handle
while the child security door is
locked. Damage may occur.
To open a rear door when the child
security door lock is activated, open
the door from the outside.
Tailgate
Warning
Do not drive with the tailgate
open or ajar, e.g. when
transporting bulky objects.
Dangerous exhaust fumes may
enter the vehicle.
To avoid injury and/or damage
to the vehicle, check each time,
before the tailgate is closed, that
the contact area is unobstructed.
Caution
Before opening the tailgate,
check the area above and behind
for obstructions, to avoid damage
to the tailgate.
Note
Adding heavy accessories to the
tailgate may affect its ability to
remain open.
Remote unlocking/locking
Unlocking:
1. Press c.
2. Pull the handle upwards.
Locking:
1. Push down so it latches securely.
2. Press e.
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