HOLDEN TK Barina 2009 User guide

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TK Barina Owner’s Handbook
TK Barina
TK Barina

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.
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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. 92228312
April 2009 (MY09 TK Barina. Print 4)
© 2009 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 ........................................... 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
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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 Barina 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 1A – Dashboard
Dashboard layout
Instrumentation
Warning/reminder indications
Steering, horn, hazard warning
Wipers and washers
Headlights
Ventilation
Manual Heater, air conditioning
Chapter 1B – Audio
Steering wheel remote control
Overview
Important information
Switch on/off
Audio settings
Radio operation
Radio operation
CD operation
AUX operation
Steering wheel audio controls
Antenna information
Notes about compact discs
Glossary of terms
Chapter 2 – Locks
Keys
Ignition switch
Door locks
Boot lock (sedan)
Tailgate lock (hatch)
Bonnet lock
Security
Chapter 3 – Know your vehicle
Seats
Restraints
Supplemental restraint system
Power windows
Mirrors
Interior lamps
Assist grips
Storage compartments
Chapter 4 – Driving
Safety
Park brake
Driving precautions
Engine starting
Transmission operation
Active safety systems
Add on equipment
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 5 – Fuel
Fuel
Emission control
Reducing fuel consumption
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
Chapter 7 – Weekly checks
Exterior checks
Under bonnet checks
Battery
Chapter 8 – Specications
Specications
Identication labels
Chapter 9 – Tow and load
Loading the vehicle
Towing
Chapter 10 – Cleaning
Interior cleaning
Exterior cleaning
Index
CONTENTS cont.
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Dashboard
CHAPTER
1A
Page
Dashboard layout ........................1A-2
Instrumentation............................1A-3
Warning/reminder indications......1A-6
Steering, horn, hazard warning ...1A-9
Wipers and washers..................1A-10
Lights.........................................1A-12
Ventilation..................................1A-14
Manual heater,
air conditioning ..........................1A-15
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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1A-2 Chapter 1A
DASHBOARD
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DASHBOARD LAYOUT
Page
Side vents.....................................................................................................1A-14
Audio system .................................................................................................. 1B-2
Security warning indicator lamp.......................................................................2-10
Digital clock.....................................................................................................1A-5
Centre vents..................................................................................................1A-14
Wipers and washers ......................................................................................1A-11
Gauges ........................................................................................................... 1A-3
Headlamps and turn signals .............................................................1A-12, 1A-13
Bonnet release lever..........................................................................................2-8
Cigarette lighter................................................................................................3-28
Cup holders......................................................................................................3-29
Ashtray.............................................................................................................3-28
Heating and air conditioning .........................................................................1A-15
Hazard warning switch.................................................................................... 1A-9
Glovebox..........................................................................................................3-28
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1A-3
Chapter 1A
DASHBOARD
GAUGES
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the vehicle’s speed in kilometres per hour (km/h).
Temperature gauge
The temperature gauge indicates the
temperature of the engine coolant when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.
Stop-start driving in heavy trafc, driving
at high speed in warm weather or hill
climbing may cause the temperature to
increase. This is normal, and is no cause
for concern.
WARNING
Do not continue driving with the
temperature gauge needle in the red
area; the engine is too hot. Continued
operation of an overheating engine
will result in severe engine damage.
Refer to Engine overheating in
chapter 6.
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INSTRUMENTATION
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Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the level of fuel
within the fuel tank when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position. F
represents full and Erepresents empty.
The needle in the fuel gauge falls to E
when the ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position.
Refer to Refuelling in chapter 5 for
refuelling instructions.
Tachometer
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.
Odometer and tripmeter
The odometer and tripmeter display is located at the lower middle of gauges.
The odometer records the distance travelled since the vehicle was built, and the
tripmeter records the distance travelled on a particular journey. The tripmeter can keep
arecord of twodifferentjourneysat thesametime.The two tripmetersare distinguished
as TRIP A and TRIP B.
The tripmeter reset button is located at the lower left-hand side of the speedometer
dial.
With the ignition switched on, push the tripmeter reset button to change the display
between the ODOMETER, TRIP A and TRIP B. If the tripmeter reset button is pressed
for more than one second, the tripmeter resets to zero.
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INSTRUMENTATION cont.
1A-4 Chapter 1A
DASHBOARD
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