HOLDEN VZ SEDAN 2004 User guide

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Enginestarting,running-in,safety,automaticandmanual
transmission,anti-lockbraking,tractioncontrol,electronic
stability program, driving precautions and notes about
add on equipment.
Fuel, emission control, reducing and measuring fuel
consumption details.
Dashboard 1
Locks 2
Know your vehicle 3
Driving 4
Fuel 5
Emergencies 6
Weekly checks 7
Specifications 8
Customer Assistance 9
Tow and load 10
Cleaning 11
Index
Instruments,warning/reminderindications,horn,
tilt steering, trip computer, options menu, wipers,
washers,lights,radio/CD,clock,phone,heating,
air conditioning, ventilation, climate control, rear
park assist, navigation system.
Seats, seat belts, child restraints,
mirrors, windows, sunroof, park
brake, interior lights, glovebox,
storage compartments, power
socket, cup holders.
Checking: oil, coolant, automatic
transmission fluid, power steering fluid,
brake fluid, clutch fluid, washer fluid,
battery, tyre pressure.
Generalspecifications,identificationplates.
Warranty, Roadside
Assistance, Customer
Assistance.
Interior and exterior cleaning, cleaning products.
CONTENTS
Towing, loading the vehicle, towing and
loading equipment, towing precautions,
wagon cargo barrier and blind, sedan
convenience net.
Keys,doorlocks,childsafetyandfree turning door locks,
alarm, ignition lock, boot / tailgate lock, bonnet lock.
Accidents, first aid, airbags, towing the
vehicle, flat tyre, engine overheating, flat
battery, fuses, bulb replacement.

WethankyouforchoosingHoldenandwanttoassureyouof
our continuing interest in your driving pleasure and
satisfaction.
This handbook applies to the current VZ series model.
Therefore,duetodifferent modelsandoptions,you mayfind
reference in this Handbook to some equipment not fitted to
your own vehicle.
Pleasenotethatallinformation,illustrationsandspecifications
in this Handbook are based on the latest production
informationavailableat thetimeof printing.Holdenreserves
the right to make changes at any time without notice and
without incurring any obligation.
Reference is made throughout this Handbook to different
engines:
• V6 engine (labelled 'V6 ALLOYTEC' on the engine).
• V8 engine (labelled '5.7 ALLOY V8' on the engine).
If unsure of which engine is fitted to your vehicle, please lift
the bonnet and check the identification on the top of the
engine.


Original Owner Subsequent Owner
Title: (Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms, etc.) First name in full or initials
Street / box
City / Town
State Postcode
Address
Surname or Name of Company / Institution / Government Department
Vehicle registration number
ISOVIN Number (refer to Chapter 8)
Please tick the appropriate box:
1st contact phone no
Email address
2nd contact phone no
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP
Please fill in the form below if you have changed your name,
address, bought the vehicle second-hand, or have become the
new driver.
Holdenrequiresthesedetailsinordertocontacttheoperatorinthe
event of a safety recall and to keep the initial 3 year Roadside
Assistance details up to date (refer to Chapter 9). For information
about Holden's privacy policy, please visit Holden's website at
www.holden.com.au.
Please mail to the address on the back of this page.
If Holden Assist is fitted, please also press the Assist button on the rear
view mirror to advise of change of address / ownership.

Place in an envelope and mail to:
The Manager – Warranty Administration
Service Department
Holden Ltd.
Box 548D, G.P.O.
Melbourne
Victoria, 3001

Original Owner Subsequent Owner
Title: (Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms, etc.) First name in full or initials
Street / box
City / Town
State Postcode
Address
Surname or Name of Company / Institution / Government Department
Vehicle registration number
ISOVIN Number (refer to Chapter 8)
Please tick the appropriate box:
1st contact phone no
Email address
2nd contact phone no
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP
Please fill in the form below if you have changed your name,
address, bought the vehicle second-hand, or have become the
new driver.
Holdenrequiresthesedetailsinordertocontacttheoperatorinthe
event of a safety recall and to keep the initial 3 year Roadside
Assistance details up to date (refer to Chapter 9). For information
about Holden's privacy policy, please visit Holden's website at
www.holden.com.au.
Please mail to the address on the back of this page.
If Holden Assist is fitted, please also press the Assist button on the rear
view mirror to advise of change of address / ownership.


Place in an envelope and mail to:
The Manager – Warranty Administration
Service Department
Holden Ltd.
Box 548D, G.P.O.
Melbourne
Victoria, 3001

Original Owner Subsequent Owner
Title: (Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms, etc.) First name in full or initials
Street / box
City / Town
State Postcode
Address
Surname or Name of Company / Institution / Government Department
Vehicle registration number
ISOVIN Number (refer to Chapter 8)
Please tick the appropriate box:
1st contact phone no
Email address
2nd contact phone no
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP
Please fill in the form below if you have changed your name,
address, bought the vehicle second-hand, or have become the
new driver.
Holdenrequiresthesedetailsinordertocontacttheoperatorinthe
event of a safety recall and to keep the initial 3 year Roadside
Assistance details up to date (refer to Chapter 9). For information
about Holden's privacy policy, please visit Holden's website at
www.holden.com.au.
Please mail to the address on the back of this page.
If Holden Assist is fitted, please also press the Assist button on the rear
view mirror to advise of change of address / ownership.


Place in an envelope and mail to:
The Manager – Warranty Administration
Service Department
Holden Ltd.
Box 548D, G.P.O.
Melbourne
Victoria, 3001

1-1
Chapter 1
DASHBOARD
CHAPTER
1
Dashboard
Page
1-2 Layout
1-4 Gauges
1-5 Warning / reminder indications
1-16 Turn signals, horn, tilt / reach
steering
1-17 Trip computer – single-window
1-22 Trip computer – triple-window
1-29 Options menu
1-37 Wipers and washers
1-38 Lights
1-41 Phone
1-42 Radio / CD and clock
1-44 Remote radio / CD controls
1-45 Antenna
1-46 Standardheater,airconditioner
1-48 Standardheater,airconditioner
notes
1-50 Ventilation system
1-51 Climate control
1-56 Climate control notes
1-58 Cruise control
1-60 Rear park assist
1-63 Navigation system

1-2
Chapter 1
DASHBOARD LAYOUT
Page
–Glovebox ......................................................................3-25
–Cup holders (if fitted) ....................................................3-29
–Vents ............................................................................1-50
–Storage compartment ...................................................3-26
–Sunlight sensor.............................................................1-57
–Hazard warning switch .................................................1-40
–Switches for (depending on model)
• Air conditioner (if fitted) and heater controls ...........1-46
• Climate controls ......................................................1-51
–Trip computer switches
• with single-window type ..........................................1-17
• with triple-window type............................................1-22
–Lever for wipers and washers (front and rear) .............1-37
–Gear shift up/down paddles (5-speed auto only)............4-4
In-car temperature sensor ............................................1-57
–Gauges ...........................................................................1-4
–Lever for:
• turn signal ...............................................................1-16
• high / low beam.......................................................1-40
• cruise control (if fitted) ............................................1-58
–Headlights dial switch
(incl. front fog lights – if fitted, and dimmer)...........1-38
–Remote radio / CD controls ..........................................1-44
–Ignition switch / lock .......................................................2-9
–Horn pad.......................................................................1-16
–Tilt steering...................................................................1-16
–Storage compartment ...................................................3-27
–Radio / CD ....................................................................1-42

1-3
Chapter 1
DASHBOARD

1-4
Chapter 1
DASHBOARD GAUGES
Speedometer
Thespeedometershowsvehicle
speed in kilometres per hour
(km/h).
Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine
speed in thousands of
revolutions per minute (rpm).
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge shows the level
of fuel in the fuel tank when the
ignition is switched on;
E = empty, F = full.
Note: Small additions of fuel
(less than 15 litres) can take up
to 10 minutes to register on the
fuelgauge;largeramountsshow
almost immediately. This is so
fuelmovement,whencornering,
will not register on the gauge.
Refer to Chapter 5, Fuel.
Temperature gauge
The temperature gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition is
switchedon.Stop-startdrivinginheavytraffic,drivingathighspeedinwarmweather,hill
climbing or towing may cause the needle to move toward the 'H'. This is normal, and is
notcauseforconcern.However,iftheneedle movesalltheway to'H'andremainsthere
formorethan 30seconds,stopthevehicleassoonasitissafe todoso.Refer to‘Engine
Overheating’ in Chapter 6.
Centre display
Theinstrumentpanelcentredisplayprovidesvisualinformationtothedriverforanumber
of vehicle functions, such as: trip computer, radio, warnings and reminders. Depending
onluxurylevel,thevehiclecouldbefittedwithasingle-windowdisplayoratriple-window
display. The various functions and their associated displays are explained further on in
this chapter and in the following chapters.
Note:Adjusttheilluminationofthegaugesbymovingthetabonthesideoftheheadlights
dial. Refer to ‘Lights’ further on in this chapter.

1-5
Chapter 1
DASHBOARD
WARNING / REMINDER INDICATIONS
Warning/reminderindicationsareprovidedontheinstrumentpanelasilluminatedicons,
animated symbols or a combination of both. The illuminated icons appear along the
bottom of the instrument panel, below the temperature and fuel gauges. The animated
symbols appear on the instrument panel centre display.
Most warning / reminder indications are accompanied by a chime.
Controloftheinstrumentpaneldisplay isprovidedthroughthetripcomputerswitch. The
switch is located to the right of the instrument panel. The trip computer switch has four
buttons: MODE, SET, Tand S.
Display – Ignition on
SystemCheck:Whentheignitionisturned
on, a vehicle system check is performed
and the status is shown on the display. If
therearenowarningsorservicereminders,
the display shows a series of welcome
screens displaying the Holden logo and finishing with the 'HOLDEN SYSTEM CHECK
OK!' screen.
Note:
• InvoketheOptionsmenubypressingtheMODEbuttonwhileturning the ignition on.
The system check continues to run in the background.
• Pressing the MODE button any time during the system check causes the display to
jumpaheadtothelasttripcomputerscreendisplayedbeforetheignitionkeywaslast
switched off. The system check continues to run in the background.
• The transmission selector position indication is only displayed if the vehicle is fitted
with automatic transmission.

1-6
Chapter 1
DASHBOARD
WARNING / REMINDER INDICATIONS cont.
Ifaservicereminderisactive,itdisplaysfor
10 seconds or until the MODE button is
pressed. Refer to the service booklet in the
glovebox for details on service displays.
Once the service reminder screen has
timed-out or the MODE button has been
pressed,thedisplayadvancestothesystem
check and welcome screens.
If the system check detects a problem, it displays the appropriate warning immediately.
If a warning is displayed, press the MODE button to acknowledge it (once for each
warning).Thedisplayjumpsaheadtothelasttripcomputer screen displayed before the
ignition key was last switched off.
Optionsmenu:Afterthe'SystemCheck'is
completed, the Options menu displays for
3 seconds if the vehicle speed is under
10 km/handnoactivewarningsexist.Refer
to'Options Menu' further onin this chapter.
TripDisplay:IftheMODEbuttonispressed
or the screen times-out (3 seconds), the
Options menu disappears and the trip
computer displays the same functions as
when the ignition was last turned off.
Note: To display the Odometer screen, if
notalreadydisplayed,taptheMODEbutton
until the screen displays.
Display – Ignition off
When the ignition is turned off, the Odometer displays on the screen unless a service
reminderisactive.Activeserviceremindersdisplayfor10 secondsbeforetheOdometer
displays.
WARNINGS AND REMINDERS
The following warning and reminder indications may appear on your instrument panel
centre display (depending on the luxury level of your vehicle).
Alternator
Tocheckthatthealternatorwarninglightisworking,the pp
pp
piconisilluminatedforashort
time when the ignition is turned on.
Ifthepp
pp
pwarninglightand'CheckAlternator'
animationilluminatewhiledriving,itindicates
that the alternator is not charging properly.
Contact your Holden Dealer.
The 'Check Alternator' animation displays
until the MODE button on the trip computer
switch ispressed, whereasthe pp
pp
pwarning
lightremainsilluminateduntiltheproblemis
rectified.
Options Menu
Press or to enter
P
Z150R123
Odo 012,689km
Trip 0.02km
D
Z150R044
D
Check
Alternator
Z150R026

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Chapter 1
DASHBOARD
WARNING / REMINDER INDICATIONS cont.
ABS fault / off (if fitted)
To check that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light is working, the uicon
displays for a short time when the ignition is turned on.
If the uwarning light and 'ABS Fault'
animation illuminate when driving, a
malfunctionoftheABSisindicated.Contact
your Holden Dealer. The vehicle's brake
system will still operate conventionally with
the anti-lock operation disabled. Refer to
Chapter 4.
The 'ABS Fault' animation displays until the MODE button on the trip computer switch is
pressed, whereas the uwarning light remains illuminated until the problem is rectified.
Brake fail and park brake warning
To check that the brake fail / park brake warning light is working, the Ricon displays
when the ignition is first turned on and the park brake is applied.
Ifthe Rwarninglightand'Brake'animation
illuminate while driving and the park brake
is released, a fault with the brakes is
indicated. Stop the vehicle immediately on
thesideoftheroadascarefullyaspossible.
Donotproceeduntilsatisfiedthatbrakingis
possible or that the cause of the problem
has been fixed.
Awarningchimesoundsifyouattempttodriveoffwithoutreleasingtheparkbrakefully.
The 'Brake' animation displays until the MODE button on the trip computer switch is
pressed,whereas the Rwarning light remains illuminated until the problemisrectified.
Rear brake bulb failure (if fitted)
If the 'Rear Brake Bulb Fail' animation
illuminates while driving, a fault in the rear
brakelampsorhigh mountedbrakelampis
indicated.
The 'Rear Brake Bulb Fail' animation
displays until the MODE button on the trip
computer switch is pressed. The animated
symbol then reverts to the original trip
computer display with a small bulb failure
icon on the right. The icon remains
illuminated until the problem is rectified.
Z150R025
D
Brake
Z150R030
Rea r B r ak e
Bulb Fail
D
Z150R057
D
Odometer
012,689 km B
Z150R058

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Chapter 1
DASHBOARD
WARNING / REMINDER INDICATIONS cont.
Rear lamp bulb failure (if fitted)
If the 'Rear Lamp Bulb Fail' animation
illuminates while driving, a fault in the rear
park lamps or the licence plate lamps is
indicated.
The'RearLampBulbFail'animationdisplays
until the MODE button on the trip computer
switch is pressed. The animated symbol
then reverts to the original trip computer
displaywithasmalllamp failure icononthe
right.The icon remainsilluminateduntilthe
problem is rectified.
Rear lamp fuse failure (if fitted)
If the 'Rear Lamp Fuse Fail' animation
illuminates while driving, a fault in the rear
stop lamps fuse or park lamps fuse is
indicated.
The 'Rear Lamp Fuse Fail' animation
displays until the MODE button on the trip
computer switch is pressed. The animated
symbol then reverts to the original trip
computer display with a small fuse failure
icon on the right. The icon remains
illuminated until the problem is rectified.
Low oil pressure
Ifthe'CheckOil'animationilluminateswhen
driving, it indicates that the oil pressure is
lowortheoillevelislowandenginedamage
may result if you continue driving. Stop
immediately, turn off the engine and check
the engine oil level. Refer to Chapter 7. Do
not run the engine when this warning is
illuminated. If the oil level is normal, have
the system checked at the nearest Holden
Dealer.
The'Check Oil' animation displays until the
MODEbuttononthetripcomputerswitchis
pressed.Theanimatedsymbolthenreverts
to the original trip computer display with a
small II
II
Iicon on the right. The II
II
Iicon
remains illuminated until the problem is
rectified.
D
Rear Lamp
Bulb Fail
Z150R061
D
Odometer
012,689 km
L
Z150R062
D
Rear Lamp
Fuse Fail
Z150R059
D
Odometer
012,689 km F
Z150R060
Check
Oil
D
Z150R045
D
Odometer
012,689 km
Z150R046

1-9
Chapter 1
DASHBOARD
WARNING / REMINDER INDICATIONS cont.
Over temperature
If the 'Engine Temp Hot' animation illuminates
while driving, it indicates that the engine
coolant temperature is excessively hot. It is
advisable to stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
However, in the event of being in an isolated area, the vehicle can be driven at a speed of up
to 80 km/h for a period of one hour. Refer to chapter 6, Engine overheating, for further details
on this function.
The 'Engine Temp Hot' animation displays
until the MODE button on the trip computer
switch is pressed. The animated symbol
then reverts to the original trip computer
display with a small over temperature W
icon on the right. The Wicon remains
illuminated until the problem is rectified.
Refer to Chapter 6, Engine overheating.
Airbag and seat belt pretensioners
To check that the warning light is working,
the SRS icon displays for a short time when
the ignition is first turned on.
If the SRS warning light and 'SRS Airbag Fault' animation illuminates while driving, it
indicates that the airbag system or seat belt pretensioner system may not function correctly,
especially in an accident. Contact your Holden Dealer immediately.
The SRS warninglightilluminatesafter an accident where the pretensioners, or pretensioners
and airbag(s), have activated.
The 'SRS Airbag Fault' animation displays until the MODE button on the trip computer switch
is pressed, whereas the SRS warning light remains illuminated until the problem is rectified.
Refer to Chapter 6 for airbags or Chapter 3 for seat belt pretensioners.
Overspeed
Overspeed is designed to warn the driver
when he or she has exceeded the
preselected speed. For information on the
overspeed displays, refer to ‘Trip Computer’
further on in this chapter.
Alarm
The alarm is triggered when any of the
doors, bonnet or boot are opened or the
vehicle's electrical system has been
tampered with. Refer to Chapter 2 for
information on the alarm displays.
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Low traction (if fitted)
If the 'Low Traction' animation illuminates
while driving, it indicates that the traction
control system has sensed that the vehicle
requires help with road grip and that the
systemisactivelyworkingtostopanywheel
spin.
The'LowTraction' animationdisplaysuntiltheMODEbuttonon thetripcomputerswitch
is pressed. The animated symbol then reverts to the original trip computer display with
asmalllowtractionviconontheright.The viconremainsilluminatedaslongasthelow
traction situation exists. Refer to Chapter 4 for more information on the traction control
system.
Traction control off (if fitted)
Ifthe'TractionCtrlOff'animationilluminates
while driving, without the traction control
being turned off by the driver, it indicates
thatthe traction control system isnolonger
functioning. Contact your Holden Dealer.
The 'Traction Ctrl Off' animation displays for 2 seconds. The animated symbol then
reverts to the original trip computer display with a small TRAC OFF icon on the right.
The TRAC OFF iconremainsilluminateduntiltheproblemisrectified.RefertoChapter
4 for more information on the traction control system.
ESP assistance (if fitted)
Ifthe'ESPAssistance'animationilluminates
while driving, it indicates that the ESP has
sensedthatalowstabilityeventisoccurring
and the ESP is assisting the vehicle to
maintain stability.
The 'ESP Assistance' animation displays until the MODE button on the trip computer
switchispressed.Theanimatedsymbolthenrevertstotheoriginaltripcomputerdisplay
with a small ESP assistance vicon on the right. The vicon remains illuminated aslong
as the low stability situation exists. Refer to Chapter 4 for more information the ESP
system.
Stability control off (if fitted)
Ifthe'StabilityCtrlOff'animationilluminates
whiledriving, without the ESP being turned
off by the driver, it indicates that the ESP
system is no longer functioning. Contact
your Holden Dealer.
The 'Stability Ctrl Off' animation displays for 2 seconds. The animated symbol then
reverts to the original trip computer display with a small ESP OFF icon on the right.
The ESP OFF icon remains illuminated until the problem is rectified. Refer to Chapter
4 for more information the ESP system.
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Ctrl Off ESP
OFF