HOLDEN RA RODEO 2007 User guide

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RA Rodeo 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. 92199086
May 2007 (RA Rodeo. Print 3)
© 2006 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 ..............................................1
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 Rodeo 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 1 – Dashboard
Dashboard layout
Instrument panel
Warning/indicator lights
Trip computer3
Wipers and washers
Demister, horn and audio system
Headlights
Turn signals, fog lights and
Ignition switch
Immobiliser, hazard warning and
park brake
Ventilation and heating
Heater controls
Accessory power outlet, lighter and
ashtray
Glovebox, utility tray and
bonnet release
Cruise control3
Chapter 2 – Locks
Keys and keyless entry
Keys and locks
Chapter 3 – Know your vehicle
Seat adjustment
Head restraint adjustment
Seat belts
Which type of child restraint for
your child?
Child restraints
Airbags3
Rear view mirrors
Tilt steering and windows
Power windows3
Interior light and roof console with
map lights
Vanity mirror, assist grip and
sunglasses storage
Centre console and Rear ashtray
Storage box and antenna
Chapter 4 – Driving
Safety
Petrol engine starting
Diesel engine starting
Driving precautions
4x4 driving precautions
Manual transmission
Automatic transmission
Four wheel drive system operation
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)3
Chapter 5 – Fuel
Fuel
Fuel lling
Fuel types
Emission control
Reducing fuel consumption
Chapter 6 – Emergencies
Customer assistance - Australia
Customer assistance - New Zealand
Flat tyre
Towing a disabled vehicle
Engine overheating
Flat battery
Fuse replacement
Bulb replacement
Draining water separator (Diesel only)
Bleeding fuel system (Diesel only)
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 7 – Weekly checks
Miscellaneous checks
Engine coolant level
Engine oil level
Engine oil consumption
Automatic transmission uid level
Brake and clutch uid level
Power steering and washer
uid levels
Tyres
Battery
Trolley jack locations
Chapter 8 – Specications
Specications
Transmissions
Axles and lubricants
Recommended oil viscosity/
ambient temp
Dimensions and wheels/tyres
Identication plates
Chapter 9 – Tow and load
Loading the vehicle
Towing
Attaching a trailer
Towing precautions
Chapter 10 – Cleaning
Interior cleaning
Caring for paint
Roof, paint polishing, wheels
and tyres
Exterior glass cleaning
Cleaning products
CONTENTS cont.
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Dashboard
CHAPTER
1
Page
Dashboard layout ...........................1-2
Instrument panel.............................1-3
Warning/indicator lights ..................1-6
Trip computer3.............................1-11
Wipers and washers.....................1-12
Demister, horn and
audio system ................................1-13
Headlights.....................................1-14
Turn signals, fog lights
and ignition switch........................1-15
Immobiliser, hazard warning
and park brake............................. 1-16
Ventilation and heating................ 1-18
Heater controls............................ 1-19
Accessory power outlet,
lighter and ashtray....................... 1-22
Glovebox, utility tray
and bonnet release.......................1-23
Cruise control3..............................1-24
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 1
DASHBOARD
DASHBOARD LAYOUT
1-2
Page
1 Air outlet (side)...........................1-18
2Passenger’s airbag3................. 3-11
3 Clock3..........................................1-4
4 Air outlets (centre)......................1-18
5Hazard warning switch...............1-17
6Transfer shift switch (4WD)........4-18
Utility tray (2WD)........................1-23
7Wipers and washers lever
(inc. cruise control switch3).......1-12
8 Instrument panel..........................1-3
9Turn signals and
light switch ........................1-14, 1-15
Page
10 Air outlet (side) ..........................1-18
11 Cruise control main switch3.......1-24
12 Bonnet release lever..................1-23
13 Horn...........................................1-13
14 Driver’s airbag............................ 3-11
15 Accessory power outlet..............1-22
16 Cigarette lighter..........................1-22
17 Ashtray.......................................1-22
18 Heater controls...........................1-19
19 Audio system .............................1-13
20 Glovebox....................................1-23
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Chapter 1
DASHBOARD 1-3
GAUGES
Speedometer
The speedometer gauge indicates
the vehicle speed in kilometres per
hour (km/h).
Odometer and tripmeter
Note For odometer and tripmeter
operation on vehicles with Electro-
luminescent3gauges and trip computer,
refer to Trip computer further on in this
chapter.
Asmall window under the speedometer is
used for the tripmeter and odometer.
The odometer records the distance
travelled since the vehicle was built, and
thetripmeterrecordsthedistancetravelled
on a particular journey. The tripmeter can
keep a record of two different journeys at
the same time.
The tripmeter reset knob is located
at the lower right-hand side of the
speedometer dial.
With the ignition switched on, push the
reset knob to change the display between
ODD (odometer), TRIP A and TRIP B. If
the reset knob is pressed for more than
one second, the tripmeter resets to zero.
Tachometer3
The tachometer 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 will lead to serious
engine damage.
Reset knob
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INSTRUMENT PANEL cont.
1-4 Chapter 1
DASHBOARD
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the level of fuel
within the fuel tank when the ignition
switchison.Frepresentsfull,Erepresents
empty. The needle in the fuel gauge falls
to Ewhen the ignition switch is turned off.
The fuel tank contents displays when the
ignition is turned to ON.
Refer to chapter 5 for refuelling
instructions.
Temperature gauge
The temperature gauge indicates the
temperature of the engine coolant when
the ignition switch is turned on.
Stop-start driving in heavy trafc, driving
at high speed in warm weather, hill
climbing or towing may cause the needle
to move toward the extreme top of the
gauge. This is normal, and is no cause for
concern. However, if the needle moves all
the way to the Hmark on the gauge and
remains there for more than 30 seconds,
you should stop the vehicle as soon as
it is safe to do so. Refer to chapter 6 for
overheating instructions.
Clock3
The time on the clock displays when the
ignition switch is in the ON position. The
clock display is adjusted as follows:
HHour display advances rapidly
while this button is pressed.
MMinute display advances rapidly
while this button is pressed.
SET When the SET button is pressed,
the time is rounded off to the
closest hour.
The clock does not display seconds, but
starts from zero when the SET button is
pressed.
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