HOLDEN RG COLORADO 2014 User guide

OWNER’S HANDBOOK
RG COLORADO
HOLDEN.COM.AURG COLORADO

GM Holden Ltd, ABN 84 006 893 232 (hereinafter Holden)
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Printed in Australia
Part No. 92271686
June 2014 (MY14 RG Colorado. Print 4)
© 2014 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 ........... 16
Seats, restraints ........................... 28
Storage ........................................47
Instruments and controls ............. 56
Lighting ........................................82
Infotainment system ..................... 89
Climate control ........................... 163
Driving and operating ................ 171
Vehicle care ............................... 206
Service and maintenance .......... 246
Technical data ............................ 248
Customer information ................ 254
Index ..........................................256
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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 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.
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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.
• The Bluetooth®word mark and
logo are registered trademarks
and are owned by the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc.
• iPod®is a registered trademark
of Apple Inc.
• ESP®is a registered trademark
of Daimler Chrysler AG.
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 doors and the
ignition.
• Press conce to unlock the
driver’s door.
• Press ctwice to unlock all other
doors.
• Press eto lock the doors.
Central locking system, see page 18.
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.
Seat adjustment, see page 29.
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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.
Note
Do not lean on the seat when
adjusting.
Seat adjustment, see page 29.
Seat height
The vehicle may have seat height
adjustment.
• To lower the seat cushion, push
the lever down several times.
• To raise the seat cushion, pull
the lever up several times.
Seats adjustment, see page 29.
Power seat adjustment
Seat positioning
The vehicle may have power seat
adjustment.
• Move the seat forwards or
backwards by sliding the switch.
Seat adjustment, see page 29.
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6 In brief
Seat backrests
• Recline the seatback by sliding
the switch forwards or rearwards.
Seat adjustment, see page 29.
Seat height
• To lower the seat cushion, push
the switch downwards.
• To raise the seat cushion, pull
the switch upwards.
Seats adjustment, see page 29.
Head restraint adjustment
• To raise the head restraint, pull
the head restraint upwards.
• To lower the head restraint, press
the button and push the head
restraint downwards.
Head restraints, see page 28.
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In brief 7
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 33.
Airbag system, see page 37.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirrors
• To reduce headlamp glare from
following vehicles, push the lever
towards the front of the vehicle.
Interior mirrors, see page 24.
Exterior mirrors
The vehicle may have power mirrors.
L: Left side mirror selected
R: Right side mirror selected
●: No mirrors selected
To adjust an exterior mirror:
1. Push the switch to Lor R.
2. Press the directional switch to
adjust the angle of the mirror.
Exterior mirrors, see page 23.
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8 In brief
Steering wheel
adjustment
The vehicle may have 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, see
page 56.
Ignition positions, see page 174.
Airbag system, see page 37.
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