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
without written approval from GM Holden Ltd,
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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