HOLDEN YG CRUZE User guide

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YG CRUZE
YG Cruze Owner’s Handbook
YG CRUZE
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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. Also, if
less than three years old, this vehicle will qualify for Roadside
Assistance, refer to Chapter 9.
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purchased this vehicle second-hand, please help us to help you
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Note: Please refer to the inside front cover of the service
booklet for the Vehicle Identification Certificate.
Printed in Australia
Part No. 92209322
February 2004 (YG Cruze Print 2)
© 2004 Holden Ltd
Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited
without written approval from Holden Ltd,
ABN 84 006 893 232.
Owner’s name
Vehicle Identification Certificate
Owner’s address
Town State Postcode
Vehicle Identification Number (17 character ISOVIN)
Model name
Registration number Engine number
Odometer reading
Date of purchase
Selling Retailer's Stamp and Signature
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CHAPTER
1
Dashboard
Page
1-2 Dashboard layout
1-3 Tiltsteering,hornandglovebox
1-4 Gauges
1-7 Clock / information display
1-11 Warning / reminder indicators
1-14 Wipers and washers
1-15 Exterior lamps
1-17 Ventilation
1-21 Heating
1-22 Air conditioning
1-24 Demisting
1-25 Cigarette lighter and ashtray
1-26 Ignition switch
1-27 Bonnet

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Chapter 1
DASHBOARD
Chapter-Page
1Side demisters 1-24
2Side ventilators 1-17
3Airbags 6-13
4Heater control panel 1-21
5Centre ventilator 1-17
6Clock / information display 1-7
7Hazard warning switch 1-16
8Wiper / washer switch
(front and rear) 1-14
9Instrument panel 1-4
10 Lighting and turn signal 1-15
DASHBOARD LAYOUT
*Note: Refer to the audio leaflet for radio / CD operating instructions.
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Chapter-Page
11 Mirror control, dimmer and fog
lamp switches 1-6, 1-15
12 Cup holder
13 Bonnet release 1-27
14 Fuse box 6-22
15 Ignition switch 1-26
16 Horn 1-3
17 Radio / CD*
18 Cigarette lighter 1-25
19 Ashtray 1-25
20 Rear demister switch 1-24
21 Glovebox 1-3

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DASHBOARD
TILT STEERING, HORN AND GLOVEBOX
Tilt steering
Pushdownonthelocklever,locatedunder
the steering column, to adjust the steering
wheel height.
After adjusting the steering wheel height,
movethelockleverbacktosettheposition.
Before driving, ensure the steering wheel
height has locked securely.
WARNING:
As with all driver position
controls,do not attempt to adjust
the steering wheel while driving.
Horn
Press the centre section of the steering
wheel to sound the horn.
LOCK
UNLOCK
Glovebox
Lift the latch lever to open the glove box.
Pushtheliduntilitlatchestoclosetheglove
box.

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DASHBOARD
Chapter-Page
5Fuel gauge ............................................ 1-6
6Odometer / Tripmeter
selector knob ......................................... 1-4
7Odometer / Tripmeter............................ 1-4
Chapter-Page
1Warning / reminder indicators ............. 1-11
2Speedometer......................................... 1-4
3Tachometer ........................................... 1-5
4Temperature gauge............................... 1-5
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GAUGES
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in kilometres per hour (km/h).
Odometer/tripmeterdisplaywindow
A window in the speedometer is used to
display the odometer, tripmeter Aand
tripmeter B.
Withtheignitionswitchedon,theodometer
or a tripmeter displays.
Presstheselectorknoblocatedtotheright
ofthe windowtochangethe display mode.
Theodometerrecordskilometrestravelled
since the vehicle was built.
The tripmeters record kilometres travelled
on a particular trip and can be used
independently.
Press the selector knob for approximately
2 seconds to reset the tripmeter.

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DASHBOARD
GAUGES cont.
Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm).
Engine temperature gauge
With the ignition switched on, this gauge
indicates the engine coolant temperature.
Theenginecoolantlevelmustbeadequate
forthisgaugetofunctioncorrectly.Referto
Chapter 7.
Undernormaldrivingconditions,theneedle
should stay within the central zone on the
gauge.
WARNING:
Donotdrivewiththeenginespeed
(rpm) in the red zone. This can
cause severe engine damage.
WARNING:
If the needle moves into the red
zone,pulloverassoonasitissafe
to do so. Refer to Chapter 6.

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DASHBOARD
Fuel gauge
Whentheignitionison,thisgaugeindicates
the approximate amount of fuel in the fuel
tank.
F= full
E = empty
Add fuel as soon as possible if the needle
moves below the lowest graduation.
Donotletthetankbecomeempty.Referto
Chapter 5.
Instrument panel illumination
The illumination control is located to the
right of the steering wheel.
With the headlamps switched on, rotate
the thumb wheel to adjust the instrument
illumination brightness.
GAUGES cont.

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DASHBOARD
CLOCK / INFORMATION DISPLAY
The clock / information display provides a
digitalclockandanaveragespeedindicator.
Selectuptofourfunctionsdependingonthe
position of the ignition switch.
To switch between the functions, press the
MODE button in quick succession.
ACC position
The display switches between three
functions:
•time
•date
•running-time.
ON position
The display toggles between all four
functions:
•time
•date
•running-time
•average speed.
Time display
The time display has two functions:
•time
•alarm.
The time and alarm can be set when the
ignition is in the ACC or ON position.
TIME
DATE
RUNNING
TIME
TIME
DATE
RUNNING
TIME
AVERAGE
SPEED

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DASHBOARD
CLOCK / INFORMATION DISPLAY cont.
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Set the time
1. Press and hold the MODE button (1)
until the display blinks (approximately
2 seconds).
2. PresstheH(hour)button(2)toadvance
the hour to your desired setting.
3. Press the M(minute) button (3) to
advance the minutes to your desired
setting.
4. Press the SET button (4) twice.
Set the alarm clock
1. Press and hold the MODE button (1)
until the display blinks (approximately
two seconds).
2. Press the SET button (4) once.
3. PresstheH(hour)button(2)toadvance
the hour to your desired setting.
4. Press the M (minute) button (3) to
advance the minutes to your desired
setting.
5. Press the SET button once.
The alarm indicator (5) illuminates to confirm that the alarm is set.
When the alarm time arrives, the alarm sounds briefly. Cancel the sounding alarm by
pressing the SET button once.
Note: The alarm setting remains programmed and active until it is cancelled.
Cancel the alarm clock
1. With the time displayed, press and hold the MODE button until the display blinks.
2. Press the SET button once.
3. Press and hold the MODE button until '-:--:--' displays.
4. Press the SET button once.

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DASHBOARD
CLOCK / INFORMATION DISPLAY cont.
Running-time display
Running-time is the time that the ignition switch has been in the ON position, with or
without the engine running.
The running-time display provides two functions:
•progressive running-time
•running-time alarm.
Press the MODE button (3) twice to view the running time.
Therunning-timealarmcanbesettosound
after a specified length of running-time.
The alarm indicator (1) illuminates to
confirm that the running-time alarm is set.
Thealarmandrunning-timecanbesetand
resetwhentheignitionswitchissettoACC
or ON.
Reset the running-time
1. Press the SET button (2) for more than1 second.
Set the running-time alarm
1. Press and hold the MODE button (3) until the display blinks (approximately
2 seconds).
2. Press the H (hour) button (4) to advance the hour to your desired setting.
3. Press the M (minute) button (5) to advance the day setting.
4. Press the SET button (2) once only. The running time displays.
Cancel the running-time alarm
1. With the running time displayed, press and hold the MODE button until the display
blinks.
2. Press the SET button once.
3. Press and hold the MODE button until '-:--:--' displays.
4. Press the SET button once.
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DASHBOARD
CLOCK / INFORMATION DISPLAY cont.
Date display
Set the date when the ignition switch is set
to ACC or ON.
1. Press and hold the MODE button (1)
until the display blinks.
2. PresstheH(hour)button(2)toadvance
the year display.
3. Press the SET button (3) once.
4. Press the H button to advance the month.
5. Press the M (minute) button (4) to advance the day display.
6. Press the SET button once.
Average speed display
This displays the average vehicle speed since the ignition was last switched on (not
necessarily driving time).
With the ignition on, press the MODE button (1) to display the average speed.
Reset the average speed value
Switch the ignition off to reset the average speed value.
With the ignition on, press the SET button for more than 1 second to reset the display.
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Check engine
Indicates when the emission control system requires servicing.
This indicator illuminates when the ignition is switched on and goes out shortly
after the engine starts.
If the indicator illuminates when driving, consult a Holden Retailer as soon as
possible. Continued driving while this indicator is illuminated could result in
damage to the emission control system, poor fuel consumption and / or poor
engine performance.
Overdrive off
Illuminatesbrieflywhenyouswitchontheignitionandstaysilluminatedwhenyou
disengage overdrive. Overdrive is engaged when the vehicle is started. Refer to
Chapter 4, Automatic Transmission.
WARNING:
Thisindicatorflashes when theignition is onanda faultisdetected
in the automatic transmission system.
Turn signal indicators
Flashes with the respective turn signal lamps when the ignition is on.
A turn signal indicator flashing rapidly can indicate that a bulb has failed.
High beam
Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are on.
Electronic power steering
Illuminateswhenyouswitchtheignitiononorifafaultoccursinthepowersteering
system.
If this indicator illuminates when driving, consult a Holden Retailer.
Note: The vehicle can still be driven if the power steering system is faulty.
However, due to the effort required to steer, consult a Holden retailer as soon as
possible.
WARNING / REMINDER INDICATORS

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DASHBOARD
WARNING / REMINDER INDICATORScont.
Airbag and seat belt pretensioner system
Flashes six times and then goes out, when you switch the ignition on. Refer to
Chapter 6.
WARNING:
If this indicator does not go out or if it comes on during driving, a
defect may have occurred in the airbag or seat belt pretensioner
system. Consult a Holden Retailer as soon as possible.
Seat belt
Illuminates when the ignition is switched on, as a reminder for seat belts to be
worn. It remains illuminated until the driver's seat belt is fastened.
Oil pressure
Illuminates when the ignition is switched on and goes out after the engine starts.
Remains illuminated if the oil pressure is too low. Refer to Chapter 7.
WARNING:
Donotdrive with thisindicatorilluminated. Ifitremains illuminated
when driving, immediately stop the vehicle, switch off the engine
and check the engine oil level. Refer to Chapter 7.
If the oil level is normal, have the system checked by a Holden
Retailer.
If the engine is hot, the indicator may illuminate intermittently when idling.
However, it should go out when the engine speed is increased.
Battery charge
Illuminates when the ignition is switched on and goes out when the engine is
started.
Ifthisindicatorilluminatesduringdriving,thebatteryisnotbeingcharged.(Engine
cooling can also be affected.) Consult a Holden Retailer as soon as possible.
WARNING:
If this indicator does not go out, or if it comes on during driving, a
defectmayhaveoccurredinthechargingsystem.ConsultaHolden
Retailer as soon as possible.

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DASHBOARD
WARNING / REMINDER INDICATORScont.
Brake system
Illuminates when:
•you switch the ignition to ON or START
•you engage the park brake
•the fluid in the brake fluid reservoir falls below a preset level.
Theindicatorgoesoutwhenyoustarttheengineandfullyreleasetheparkbrake.
Thebrakesystemisself-adjustingsothefluidleveldropsasthebrakepadswear.
Note: The brake fluid level must be adequate for this indicator to function
correctly. Refer to Chapter 7.
WARNING:
Consult a Holden Retailer if the warning indicator:
•does not illuminate when you switch the ignition to ON or
START
•does not go out after the engine starts and the park brake is
released
•illuminates at any time during vehicle operation.
If this indicator illuminates when driving and the park brake is fully
released, pull off the road allowing a longer distance than usual to
stop and check the function of the brakes. Consult a Holden
Retailer as soon as possible.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (if fitted)
lluminates for approximately 2 seconds when this ignition is switched on.
If the indicator illuminates during driving, pull off the road and stop, switch the
ignition to LOCK then restart the engine.
Note: If this indicator does not go out, a defect may have occurred in the ABS.
Consult a Holden Retailer as soon as possible.
Ifthereisadefect,thevehiclebrakesystemremainsoperationalbutwithoutABS
assistance. Refer to Chapter 4.

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DASHBOARD
Wipers and washers are operational when the ignition is on.
Windscreen wipers
The front windscreen wipers have three
operating positions:
•INT: wipers sweep intermittently.
•LO: wipers sweep continually at a slow
speed.
•HI: wipers sweep continually at a high
speed.
Switchoff the wipers by movingtheleverto
the OFF position.
Do not activate the wipers on dry glass as
this can damage the wiper rubbers.
Windscreen washer
Tospray washer fluid onto the windscreen,
pull the lever toward you.
The wipers activate on low speed for one
sweep.
Donotactivatethewasherwhenthewasher
fluid reservoir is empty.
Rear window wiper / washer
RotatetheendsectionofthelevertotheON
position to activate the rear wiper.
Return the switch to the OFF position to
switch off the rear wiper.
RotatetheleverbeyondONorOFFtospray
washer fluid onto the rear window.
Thewipersweepsonceonlowspeedwhen
the washer is activated beyond the OFF
position.
WIPERS AND WASHERS
OFF
INT
LO
HI

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DASHBOARD
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Light switch
Rotate the end section of the lever to the
first position to switch on the:
•front parking lamps
•tail lamps
•licence plate lamp
•instrument lighting.
Rotate the end section of the lever to the
secondpositiontoswitchtheheadlampson
in addition to the above lighting.
Rotate the end section of the lever back to
the OFF position to switch off all lighting.
High / low beam
With the headlamps switched on, push the
lever away from you to switch the lamps to
high beam.
Pull the lever back towards you to return to
low beam.
Whenhighbeamisselected,thehighbeam
indicatorilluminatesintheinstrumentpanel.
To momentarily activate the high beam
lampswhethertheheadlampsareswitched
on or off, pull the lever towards you beyond
the low beam position.
Warning chime
A warning chime sounds when:
•the lamps are left on
•the ignition key is removed
•the driver's door is open.
Fog lamp switch
Thebuttonforthefoglampsislocatedinthe
switch group to the right of the steering
wheel.
Withtheparklampsorheadlampsswitched
on, press the fog lamp button to switch the
fog lamps on.
Press the button again to switch off the fog
lamps.

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DASHBOARD
EXTERIOR LIGHTING cont.
Turn signals
With the ignition on, push the lever up or
down as required to signal a turn. The
steeringwheel cancels the signal when the
turn is completed.
Insometurns(suchas changing lanes) the
steering wheel is not rotated enough to
cancelthesignal.Toindicatealanechange,
movetheleverpartwayandhold.Thelever
returns to the rest position when released.
Hazard lamps
The hazard lamp switch is red and located
in the centre section of the dashboard.
Activate the hazard lamps to warn traffic of
a hazardous situation.
Press the hazard switch to activate the
hazard lamps. All turn signal lamps flash
simultaneously.
Press the switch again to switch off the hazard lamps.
Note:Theuseofthehazardwarninglampswhilethevehicleismovingisillegalinsome
states.

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VENTILATION
Vent adjustment
Thedemistandfootventsarenotadjustable.
Theventsinthecentreandtothesideofthe
dashboard are adjustable. They can be
swivelled and tilted as required. The side
vents can be completely closed.
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1Side demist vent
2Side vent
3Windscreen demist vent
4Centre vents
5Foot vents
Yourvehiclefeaturesaflowthroughventilationsystemforyourcomfort.Underreasonable
conditions, it should not be necessary to open the windows.
Open
Close
Up
TILT
Down
SWIVEL Left and Right

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Temperature dial
Anticlockwise = cooler air
Clockwise = warmer air.
VENTILATION cont.
Fan dial
OFF plus four speeds.
The air flow rate is affected by vehicle
speed as well as by the fan.
Vent dial
Five positions:
•Ventilation
•Bi-level
•Heat
•Heat and Demist
•Demist
VENTILATION
Temperature controlled air comes
out of the centre and side air vents.