HOLDEN RC COLORADO 2010 User guide

RC Colorado Owner’s Handbook
RC COLORADO
RC COLORADO
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GM Holden Ltd, ABN 84 006 893 232 (hereinafter Holden)
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Part No. 92247882
May 2010 (MY10 RC Colorado. Print 4)
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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

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 Colorado 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.

Chapter 1A – Dashboard
Dashboard layout
Instrumentation
Warning/reminder indications
Trip computer3
Steering, horn, hazard warning
Wipers and washers
Lights
Cruise control3
Ventilation system
Manual heating, air conditioning3
Chapter 1B – Audio system
Overview – Single CD player
Important information
Switching on/off
Audio settings
Radio operation
Single CD operation
AUX operation
Overview – 6 CD player
Important information
Switching on/off
Audio settings
Radio operation
6 CD operation
AUX operation
Antenna information (all units)
Notes on compact discs
(all units)
Troubleshooting (all units)
Chapter 2 – Locks
Keys
Ignition switch
Door locks
Tailgate lock3
Bonnet lock
Security
Chapter 3 – Know your vehicle
Seats
Restraints
Supplemental restraint system
Windows
Power windows3
Mirrors
Interior lights
Assist grip3
Storage compartments
Power socket
Chapter 4 – Driving
Safety
Driving precautions
Park brake
4x4 driving precautions
Petrol engine starting
Diesel engine starting
Transmission operation
Four wheel drive system operation
Active safety systems3
Chapter 5 – Fuel
Fuel
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).

Chapter 6 – Emergencies
Customer assistance – Australia
Customer assistance – New Zealand
Flat tyre
Changing a at tyre
Towing a disabled vehicle
Engine overheating
Flat battery
Fuse replacement
Bulb replacement
Diesel fuel system
Chapter 7 – Weekly checks
Exterior checks
Under bonnet checks
Battery
Chapter 8 – Specications
Specications
General specications
Identication plates
Chapter 9 – Tow and load
Loading the vehicle
Towing
Chapter 10 – Cleaning
Interior cleaning
Exterior cleaning
Index
CONTENTS cont.

Dashboard
Page
Dashboard layout ........................1A-2
Instrumentation............................1A-3
Warning/reminder indications......1A-6
Trip computer3.......................... 1A-11
Steering, horn,
hazard warning..........................1A-12
Wipers and washers..................1A-13
Lights.........................................1A-14
Cruise control3...........................1A-17
Ventilation system......................1A-20
Manual heating,
air conditioning3.........................1A-21
3The asterisk signies equipment options not
in all vehicles, model variants, engine options,
optional equipment and Genuine Holden
Accessories (and Parts).
CHAPTER
1A

DASHBOARD LAYOUT
Chapter 1A
DASHBOARD
1A-2
Page
1 Air outlet (side).........................1A-21
2 Passenger’s airbag....................3-13
3 Clock3........................................1A-5
4 Air outlets (centre)....................1A-21
5 Hazard warning switch.............1A-12
6 Transfer shift switch (4WD)........4-19
Utility tray3(2WD)......................3-21
7 Wipers and washers lever
(inc. cruise control switch3)......1A-13
8 Instrument panel........................1A-3
9 Turn signals and
light switch ...................1A-14, 1A-16
Page
10 Air outlet (side).........................1A-21
11 Cruise control main switch3.....1A-17
12 Bonnet release lever..................2-13
13 Horn.........................................1A-12
14 Driver’s airbag............................3-13
15 Power socket .............................3-24
16 Cigarette lighter..........................3-22
17 Ashtray.......................................3-22
18 Heater controls.........................1A-20
19 Audio system .............................1B-2
20 Glovebox....................................3-21

INSTRUMENTATION
Chapter 1A
DASHBOARD 1A-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-
luminescent3gaugesandtripcomputer3,
refer to Trip computer3further 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

INSTRUMENTATION cont.
Chapter 1A
DASHBOARD
1A-4
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 Fuel in 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 Engine overheating
in chapter 6.
Cancelling gauge needle
movement electroluminescent3
instrumentation
To cancel the gauge needle movement
when the ignition is switched ON, follow
the procedure below.
1. With the ignition switch and headlight
switch turned OFF, press and hold the
dimmer knob.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON while
pressing the dimmer knob.
3. Turn the ignition OFF while pressing
the dimmer knob.
4. Release the dimmer knob.
Note To activate gauge needle movement
follow the same procedure again.
E
Dimmer Knob