HOLDEN VE II Series 2011 User guide

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VE Sedan and Sportwagon
Owner’s Handbook
VE Series II
SEDAN AND
SPORTWAGON
VE Series II SEDAN AND SPORTWAGON
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GM Holden Ltd, ABN 84 006 893 232 (hereinafter Holden)
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Printed in Australia
Part No. 92239594
May 2011 (MY11 VE Sedan and Sportwagon. Print 6)
© 2011 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 ........................... 34
Storage ........................................54
Instruments and controls ............. 67
Lighting ...................................... 109
Infotainment system ....................116
Climate control ........................... 200
Driving and operating ................ 208
Vehicle care ...............................250
Service and maintenance .......... 318
Technical data ............................320
Customer information ................ 329
Index .......................................... 331
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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 VE series II model.
Therefore, due to different models and options, you may
find reference in this Handbook to some equipment
not fitted to your own vehicle.
Please note that all information, illustrations and
specifications 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 efficiently.
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 specific 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.
• ESP®is a registered trademark
of Daimler Chrysler AG.
• iPod®is a registered trademark
of Apple Inc.
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
Unlocking the vehicle
Remote keyless entry
e: Lock and arm the alarm
c: Unlock and disarm the alarm
s: Boot unlock (Sedan)
Keys and locks, see page 16.
Doors, see page 20.
Manual door locks
To lock, insert the key into the driver’s
door lock and turn towards the rear
of the vehicle, then turn it back to the
vertical position and remove.
This will lock all doors including the
tailgate (Sportwagon).
To unlock, turn the key once towards
the front of the vehicle to unlock the
driver’s door. Turn it twice towards
the front of the vehicle to unlock all
doors and the tailgate (Sportwagon).
Keys and locks, see page 16.
Doors, see page 20.
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In brief 5
Seat adjustment
The vehicle may have the following
levers and switches for seat
adjustment.
A
BC
D
E
BF
G
E
C
E
D
BF
C
A. Lift for forwards/backwards
B. Up/down
C. Tilt
D. Recline back
E. Lumbar
F. Forwards/backwards
G. Recline
Front seats, see page 35.
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6 In brief
Head restraints
Warning
The head restraint is a safety
feature. Do not use the head
restraint to rest the head upon.
The centre of the head restraint
should be at eye level, never at
neck level.
Lift the head restraint up to raise it.
Push the locking button and push
the head restraint down to lower it.
Front head restraints cannot be
removed.
The vehicle may have adjustable
rear head restraints, these can be
removed.
Head restraints, see page 34.
Child restraints, see page 49.
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In brief 7
Seat belt
Pull the metal tongue across
your body into the buckle, until it
clicks into place.
The belt should not be twisted. It
should lie flat and fit firmly across
your hips.
To remove, press the release button
on the buckle to allow the belt to
retract.
Three point belt, see page 41.
Mirror adjustment
Rear view mirror
A
Push the lever (A) on the lower edge
of the mirror towards the front of the
vehicle, then adjust the position of
the mirror.
To reduce headlamp glare from
following vehicles, pull the lever (A)
towards the rear of the vehicle.
Interior mirrors, see page 29.
Exterior mirrors
Power mirrors
A
B
To adjust the external rear view
mirrors, turn the ignition on and use
switches (A) and (B) in the centre
console.
Exterior mirrors, see page 27.
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8 In brief
Steering wheel
adjustment
Warning
Do not attempt to adjust the
steering wheel while driving.
1. Move the lever down to unlock.
2. Move the steering wheel up,
down, closer or away.
3. Move the lever up to lock.
4. Ensure the steering wheel is
locked in position before driving.
Controls, see page 70.
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