HOLDEN MY18 TJ Trax User manual

MY18 TJ Trax
MY18 TJ Trax
Owner’s Manual
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Contents 1
Introduction..................................... 2
In brief............................................. 4
Keys, doors and windows............. 16
Storage......................................... 34
Seats, restraints............................ 38
Instruments and controls.............. 57
Lighting......................................... 90
Infotainment system ..................... 96
Climate control............................ 137
Driving and operating ................. 142
Vehicle care................................ 175
Service and maintenance........... 220
Technical data............................. 222
Customer information................. 227
Index........................................... 230

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 owner’s manual applies to the current Trax vehicle.
Therefore, due to different models and options, you may
nd reference in this manual to some equipment
not tted to your own vehicle.
Please note that all information, illustrations and
specications in this manual 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.

Introduction 3
Introduction
Your vehicle is a designed
combination of advanced technology,
safety, environmental friendliness and
economy.
This Owner’s Manual 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
• This manual describes all options
and features available for this
model. Certain descriptions,
including those for display and
menu functions, may not apply
to your vehicle due to model
variant.
• 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.
• For a complete list of the
registered trademarks contained
in this manual:
Trademarks and licence
agreements 0227
Symbols
Page references indicated with 0.
This indicates ‘see page’.
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.

4 In brief
In brief Initial drive
information
Locking/unlocking the
vehicle
Remote keyless entry
With ignition switch
With electronic key system
The key operates all doors and the
ignition.
• Press cto unlock the doors.
The hazard lamps ash twice.
• Press eto lock the doors.
The hazard lamps ash once.
Central locking system 021
Tailgate 026
Initial drive information..........4
Locking/unlocking the vehicle ......4
Seat adjustment...........................5
Head restraint adjustment............6
Seat belts.....................................6
Mirror adjustment.........................6
Steering wheel adjustment...........7
Instrument panel overview...........8
Exterior lighting ............................9
High/low beam .............................9
Hazard warning ashers ..............9
Turn and lane change signals....10
Horn ...........................................10
Washer and wiper systems........10
Climate control...........................12
Transmission..............................12
Getting started ...........................14
Starting the engine.....................14
Parking.......................................15

In brief 5
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
1. Move the seat forwards or
backwards by lifting the handle at
the front and sliding the seat.
2. Release the handle to engage
the latch.
Try to move the seat back and
forth to be sure it is locked in
place.
Seat position 040
Seat adjustment 040
Seat backrests
1. Recline the seatback by lifting
the lever.
2. Adjust the angle and release
the lever.
3. Allow the seat to engage.
Note
Do not lean on the seat when
adjusting.
Seat adjustment 040
Seat height
• To lower the seat cushion, push
the lever down several times.
• To raise the seat cushion, pull
the lever up several times.
Seat adjustment 040

6 In brief
Head restraint adjustment
• To raise the head restraint, pull
the head restraint upwards.
• To lower the head restraint, press
(1) and push the head restraint
downwards.
Head restraints 038
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 045
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirrors
To reduce headlamp glare from
following vehicles, pull the lever
towards the rear of the vehicle.
Interior mirrors 029

In brief 7
Exterior mirrors
L: Left side mirror selected
R: Right side mirror selected
O: No mirrors selected
To adjust an exterior rear view
mirror:
1. Rotate the switch to Lor R.
2. Swivel the switch to adjust the
mirror.
Exterior mirrors 028
Steering wheel
adjustment
1. To unlock, move the lever down.
2. Adjust the steering wheel.
3. To lock, move the lever up.
4. Ensure the steering wheel is
locked in position before driving.
Steering wheel adjustment 058

8 In brief
Instrument panel overview 1. Side air vents 0140
2. Central air vents 0140
3. Infotainment system 096
4. Wiper and washer lever 059
5. Cruise control 0159
6. Instrument cluster 064
7. Horn, driver’s airbag 058, 49
8. Steering wheel remote controls 0100
9. Turn signals 092
10. Exterior lamp switch 090
11. Bonnet release lever 0178
12. Ignition switch/lock 0143
13. Steering wheel adjustment 058
14. Engine Start/Stop button 0143
15. Hazard warning asher 092
16. Power outlet 062
17. Passenger seat belt light 068
18. Shift lever 0149, 153
19. Parking brake 0155
20. AUX, USB port 0111
21. Climate control system 0137
22. TSC/ESC/DCS switches 0156
23. Glove box 034

In brief 9
Exterior lighting
(OFF): Rotate to turn all lamps
and lights off.
AUTO: Exterior lamps and
instrument panel lights turn on or
off automatically, depending on the
ambient light.
8(Park lamps): Turns on the park
lamps, number plate lamps and
instrument panel lights.
9(Headlamps): Turns on the
headlamps and all park lamps.
Exterior lighting 090
High/low beam
• To switch from low to high beam,
push the lever.
• To switch to low beam, push
again or pull the lever.
Headlamp high/low beam 091
Hazard warning ashers
Press ¨to turn the hazard warning
ashers on or off, when the ignition
is in any position.
Hazard warning ashers 092

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
cluster ashes when the lamps
are in operation.
Turn and lane change signals 092
Horn
Press j.
Washer and wiper
systems
Windscreen wiper
1x: Mist
OFF: Off
INT: Intermittent operation
LO: Continuous wipe, slow speed
HI: Continuous wipe, fast speed
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wipers are off, lightly
move the lever up and release it.
Windscreen wiper/washer 059

In brief 11
Windscreen washer
Pull the lever rearwards to wash the
windscreen.
Washer uid is sprayed onto the
windscreen and the wipers cycle
once.
Windscreen wiper/washer 059
Washer uid 0185
Rear window wiper/washer
Wiper
INT: Intermittent wipes, push in at
the top of the button.
ON: Continuous wipes, push in at
the bottom of the button.
OFF: To turn the wipers off, place
the switch in the OFF position.
Rear window wiper/washer 061
Washer
Push the lever forwards.
Washer uid is sprayed onto the rear
window and the wiper swipes for a
few strokes.
Rear window wiper/washer 061
Washer uid 0185

12 In brief
Climate control
Heated rear window
Press Ü.
Note
The engine must be running.
Heated rear window 031
Demisting and defrosting
the windows
Rotate to select V.
Windscreen demister 0138
Transmission
Manual transmission
Select reverse gear while the vehicle
is stationary:
1. Press the clutch pedal to the oor.
2. Wait 3 seconds.
3. Pull the button of the front of the
shift lever up.
4. Move the shift lever to position R.
If the gear does not engage:
1. Return the shift lever to neutral.
2. Release the clutch pedal.

In brief 13
3. Push the clutch pedal again and
repeat gear selection.
Manual transmission 0153
Automatic transmission
P: (park) In park position, the front
wheels are locked. Select Ponly
when the vehicle is stationary
and the park brake is applied.
R: (reverse) Place in reverse only
when the vehicle is stationary.
N: (neutral).
D: (drive) Used for general driving.
Allows the transmission to be
shifted into any of the six
forward gears.
M: (manual).
Movement between certain gear
positions requires pressing the
release button on the shift lever
and/or depressing the brake pedal.
Follow the descriptions as indicated
by the arrows when moving the
shift lever.
Press the release button to select
a gear.
Depress the brake pedal and press
the release button to select a gear.
Shift freely to select a gear.
Automatic transmission 0149

14 In brief
Getting started
1. Check the windows, mirrors and
lamps are clean.
2. Visually check tyre ination.
Check tyre pressures weekly.
3. To ensure pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no
loose mats in the area of the
pedals. Floor mats 0219
4. Close and secure all doors.
5. Position the seat for comfortable
driving.
6. Adjust rear view mirrors.
7. Fasten seat belts.
8. Check the warning indicators
illuminate when turning the
ignition on.
Warning lights, gauges and
indicators 064
Driving and operating 0142
Starting the engine
Vehicles with ignition switch
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.
0: (LOCK) The key can only be
inserted and removed from this
position.
1: (ACC) When the key is in this
position, the audio system operates.
2: (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.
3: (START) Turn the key to this
position and release when the
engine is running.
Ignition positions 0143

In brief 15
Vehicles with electronic key
system
Warning
Do not turn the engine off while
the vehicle is moving as there
will not be any power assist for
brakes or steering.
1. Have the electronic key inside
the vehicle.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Automatic transmission in P or N.
4. Do not operate the accelerator
pedal.
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop
button.
The engine starts after a short delay.
Starting the engine 0145
Parking
1. Apply the park brake rmly
without pushing the release
button.
2. Automatic transmission: Select
position P.
Manual transmission: 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.
Driving and operating 0142

16 Keys, doors and windows
Keys, doors and
windows Keys and locks
Keys
Caution
Do not attach heavy or bulky
items to the ignition key.
With ignition switch
Keys and locks .....................16
Keys...........................................16
Foldaway/removable key blade..17
Radio remote control .................18
Electronic key system ................20
Memorised settings....................21
Central locking system...............21
Electronic key system
operation....................................23
Automatic door locks..................24
Doors.....................................25
Manual door locks......................25
Child security rear door locks.....25
Tailgate.......................................26
Vehicle security..........................27
Auto door unlock........................27
Immobiliser.................................28
Exterior mirrors ....................28
Convex mirror.............................28
Power mirrors.............................28
Interior mirrors......................29
Rear view mirror.........................29
Windows................................30
Power windows..........................30
Heated rear window...................31
Sun visors ..................................32
Roof .......................................32
Sunroof.......................................32

Keys, doors and windows 17
With electronic key system
The key operates all doors and the
ignition.
• Press cto unlock the doors and
tailgate.
The hazard lamps ash twice.
• Press eto lock the doors and
tailgate.
The hazard lamps ash once.
Central locking system 021
Tailgate 026
Foldaway/removable key
blade
With ignition switch
1. Press button to extend the key
blade.
2. To retract the key blade, press
the button and fold the blade into
the key.
With electronic key system
1. Press button to remove the key
blade.
2. Reinsert the key blade into the
key.

18 Keys, doors and windows
About the keys
• The remote control has a range
of up to 30 metres.
• The range depends on
the charge of the key battery,
on ambient conditions, the key’s
location and the area between
the key and the vehicle.
• 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 30 metres from the
vehicle.
• Battery voltage is too low.
Battery replacement 018
• The key buttons are operated
repeatedly while not in range of
the vehicle.
• 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 a Holden Dealer.
Radio remote control
Battery replacement
As soon as the range of the remote
control reduces, replace the battery:
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.
• Keep the transmitter away from
water and direct sunlight.
If the transmitter gets wet, wipe it
with a soft cloth.
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.