HOLDEN ZB Commodore 2020 User manual

MY20 ZB Commodore
MY20 ZB Commodore
Owner’s Manual
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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . 7
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 78
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 128
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 188
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 317
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 328
Index .................... 333

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Introduction

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Introduction 3
Introduction
This Owner’s Manual 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
.This manual describes all
options and features available
for this model. Certain
descriptions, including those
for display and menu
functions, may not apply to
your vehicle due to model
variant.
.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.
.For a complete list of the
registered trademarks contained
in this manual see Trademarks
and Licence Agreements 0171
or
Trademarks and Licence
Agreements 0328.
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
{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.
Symbols
Page references are indicated
with 0.
This indicates 'see page'.

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Instrument Panel Overview

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1. Side air vents. See Adjustable
Air Vents 0186.
2. Centre air vents. See
Adjustable Air Vents 0186.
3. Light sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0119.
4. Hazard Warning Flashers
0123.
5. Infotainment display. See
Overview 0128.
6. Traction Control System (TCS)
0205.
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) 0206.
7. LED projection alert. See
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0235
Head-Up Display (HUD) 0109.
8. Windscreen Wiper/Washer
080.
9. Cruise Control 0224.
Speed Limiter 0226.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0228.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0235.
10. Instrument Cluster 085.
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
0100.
11. Steering Wheel Controls 079.
12. Turn signal lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0123.
Low/high beam. See Exterior
Lamp Controls 0117.
13. Door locks. See Door Locks
013.
14. Power Mirrors 027.
15. Power Windows 030
16. Power tailgate switch. See
Tailgate 018.
17. Exterior Lamp Controls 0117.
Front Fog Lamps 0123.
Headlamp Leveling Control
0122.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0124.
18. Head-up display control. See
Head-Up Display (HUD) 0109.
19. Horn 079.
20. Bonnet release. See Bonnet
0261.
21. Steering Wheel Adjustment
079.
22. ENGINE START/STOP button.
See Power Button 0190.
23. Infotainment controls. See
Overview 0128.
24. Shift lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0197.
25. Electric Parking Brake 0203.

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26. Sport/VXR mode. See
Interactive Drive Control
System 0208.
Parking Assist 0217.
Advanced Parking Assist
0220.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0247.
Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Feature 0193.
27. Storage Compartments 066.
28. Electronic Climate Control
System 0180.
29. Glovebox. See Storage
Compartments 066.

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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys ............................ 7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 12
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Doors
Tailgate ........................ 18
Vehicle Security
Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 28
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Interior Mirrors
Manual Rear View Mirror . . . . . . . 29
Automatic Dimming Rear View
Mirror......................... 29
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Heated Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . 32
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Keys and Locks
Keys
Handle the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter with care, protect
from moisture and high
temperatures and avoid
unnecessary operation.
Note
Do not put the RKE transmitter in
the load compartment.
Replacement Transmitters
Two RKE transmitters are supplied
with the vehicle.
The key number is specified on a
detachable tag. The key number
must be quoted when ordering a
replacement transmitter as it is a
component of the immobiliser
system.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 08,Door Locks 013,
Starting the Engine 0191.

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Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System has a range of up to
100 metres, but may also be much
less due to external influences. The
hazard warning flashers confirm
operation. Handle with care, protect
from moisture and high
temperatures and avoid
unnecessary operation.
Do not make changes or
modifications to the RKE system.
Window tinting may reduce the
operating range of the RKE
transmitter.
If there is a decrease in the
operating range:
.Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.
.Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
.Check the transmitter's battery.
.If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer for service.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
QLock: Press to lock all doors, the
tailgate and fuel filler door.
If the driver's door is not closed, the
central locking system will not
operate. A horn chirp will sound to
alert you.
KUnlock: Two unlocking modes
are available:
.All doors, the tailgate and fuel
filler door will be unlocked by
pressing Konce.
.Only the driver's door and fuel
filler door will be unlocked by
pressing Konce. To unlock all
remaining doors and the tailgate,
press Konce more.
Additionally if equipped, pressing
and holding Qor K:
.for one second folds the exterior
mirrors in or out. See Folding
Mirrors 027.
.for more than two seconds
closes or opens the power
windows, and closes the sunroof
if equipped. See Power
Windows 030 or
Sunroof 032.
Some of these settings can be
changed in the Settings menu in the
infotainment system, see Vehicle
Personalisation 0114.

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/Remote vehicle start: Press to
start the engine from outside the
vehicle. See Remote Vehicle Start
012.
bPower tailgate: Press twice to
open or close the power tailgate. To
prevent unintended opening of the
tailgate, bmust be pressed
slightly longer than for door locking
and unlocking.
Confirmation
Operation of the central locking
system is confirmed by the hazard
warning lights flashing. This setting
must first be activated in the
Settings menu in the infotainment
system. See Vehicle Personalisation
0114.
Keyless Entry Operation
The RKE transmitter must be
outside the vehicle and within a
radius of approx. one metre from the
door in question or the tailgate.
Unlocking
Press the button on the exterior
door handle and pull the handle.
Two unlocking modes are available:
.All doors, the tailgate and fuel
filler door will be unlocked by
pressing the button on the
exterior handle once.
.Only the driver's door and fuel
filler door are unlocked by
pressing the button on the
driver's door exterior handle
once. To unlock all remaining
doors and the tailgate, press the
button once more.

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This setting can be changed in the
Settings menu in the infotainment
system, see Vehicle Personalisation
0114.
Locking
Press the button on any exterior
door handle. All doors, the tailgate
and fuel filler door will be locked.
The system locks if any of the
following occurs:
.It has been more than
five seconds since unlocking.
.The button on an exterior handle
has been pressed twice within
five seconds to unlock the
vehicle.
.Any door has been opened and
all doors are now closed.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the RKE transmitter
remains in the vehicle or the ignition
is not off, locking will not be
permitted.
If there have been two or more RKE
transmitters in the vehicle and the
ignition was on once, the doors will
be locked even if just one
transmitter is taken out of the
vehicle.
Unlocking and Opening the
Tailgate
The tailgate can be unlocked and
opened by pushing the brand
emblem (Liftback) or the touchpad
switch under the tailgate moulding
(Sportwagon, Tourer) when the RKE
transmitter is in range.
For vehicles with a power tailgate, it
can also be opened hands-free by
moving your foot below the rear
bumper. If the doors have not been
unlocked, they will remain locked.
See Tailgate 018.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
system no longer operates properly
or the range is reduced. The need
for battery replacement is indicated
by a message in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC).
Batteries do not belong in
household waste. They must be
disposed of at an appropriate
recycling collection point.

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To replace:
1. Press the button on the side of
the RKE transmitter and
remove the mechanical key
from the housing.
2. Insert the key blade again
approx. 6 mm and turn the key
to open the housing. Take care,
as inserting the key blade
further than this can damage
the housing.
3. Remove and replace the
battery. Use a CR2032 or
equivalent battery. Pay
attention to the installation
position.
4. Close the housing and insert
the key blade.
Fault
If the central locking cannot be
operated or the engine cannot be
started, the cause may be one of
the following:
.Fault in RKE transmitter.
.RKE transmitter is out of
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.The battery voltage is too low.
.Overload of the central locking
system by operating at frequent
intervals. The power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
.Interference from higher-power
radio waves from other sources.
To rectify the cause of the fault,
change the position of the RKE
transmitter or use the mechanical
key to unlock the doors, see Door
Locks 013.
Memorised Settings
Whenever the ignition is switched
off, the following settings are
automatically memorised by the
RKE transmitter:
.Automatic climate control.
.Lighting.
.Infotainment system.
.Door locking system.
.Sport mode settings.
.Comfort settings.
This is set for each RKE transmitter.
The saved settings are
automatically used the next time the
ignition is turned on with the
applicable memorised transmitter.
A precondition is that
Personalisation by Driver is
activated in the Settings menu in the
infotainment system.
The status change is available only
after locking and unlocking the
vehicle.
For vehicles with memory power
seats, the assigned memory
position of the power seat is
automatically recalled when
switching the ignition on and Auto
Memory Recall is activated in the
infotainment system for the
memorised RKE transmitter. See
Memory Seats 043 or
Vehicle Personalisation 0114.
Remote Vehicle Start
Remote vehicle start allows the
engine to be started from outside
the vehicle.
The remote vehicle start button /is
on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a
remote start and if the vehicle has
heated seats, they may come on
during a remote start. See Heated
Front Seats 045 and
Heated Rear Seats 050.
Starting the Vehicle
To start the engine using the remote
vehicle start feature:
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle.
2. Press and release Q.
3. Immediately after completing
step 2, press and hold /for at
least four seconds or until the
hazard warning lights flash.
The hazard warning lights
flashing confirms the request to
start the vehicle remotely has
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The engine starts, the doors
will remain locked and the
climate control system may
come on.
The engine will continue to run
for 15 minutes. The remote
vehicle start can be extended,
see “Extending Engine Run
Time”below.
4. To enter the vehicle, unlock the
doors.
5. If the engine is running when
you enter the vehicle: Press
the brake pedal and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button
before moving the shift lever
out of P.
If the engine is not running
when you enter the vehicle:
Start the engine normally. See
Starting the Engine 0191.
Extending Engine Run Time
To extend the remote vehicle start
run-time to 30 minutes, repeat steps
1-3 while the engine is still running.
The remote start can be
extended once.
For example, if the engine has been
running for five minutes and the
remote vehicle start is extended, the
engine will run for a total of
30 minutes (15 plus 15).
A maximum of two remote vehicle
starts, or a single start with an
extension, is allowed between
ignition cycles.
The ignition must be turned on and
then back off before the remote
vehicle start procedure can be used
again.
Cancelling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote vehicle start, do
one of the following:
.Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle and press and hold /.
.Turn on the hazard warning
lights.
.Turn the ignition on and then off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Operate
The remote vehicle start feature will
not operate if:
.The RKE transmitter is in the
vehicle.
.The vehicle is unlocked.
.The bonnet is not closed.
.The hazard warning lights
are on.
.The Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) in the instrument cluster
is on.
Door Locks
{Danger
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
.Passengers, especially
children, can easily open
the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a
door is locked, the handle
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will not open it. The chance
of being thrown out of the
vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are
not locked. So, all
passengers should wear
seat belts properly and the
doors should be locked
whenever the vehicle is
driven.
.Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by
extreme heat and can suffer
permanent injuries or even
death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle
whenever leaving it.
.Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or stop
the vehicle. Locking the
doors can help prevent this
from happening.
There are several ways to lock and
unlock the doors, tailgate and fuel
filler door.
From the outside:
.Press Qor Kon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
.Press the lock/unlock button on
an outside door handle when the
RKE transmitter is within one
metre of the door.
.Press the brand emblem
(Liftback) or the touchpad under
the tailgate moulding
(Sportwagon, Tourer) when the
RKE transmitter is within one
metre of the tailgate. If the doors
are locked, this will only unlock
and open the tailgate.
.Using the mechanical key in the
driver's door lock.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 08,Tailgate 018 or
“Operation with the Mechanical Key”
below.
From the inside:
.Operate the central locking
buttons:
.Press Qto lock the doors,
tailgate and fuel filler door.
.Press Kto unlock the doors,
tailgate and fuel filler door.
.Pull the interior handle twice.

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Operation with the
Mechanical Key
In case of a fault, such as the
vehicle battery or RKE transmitter
battery being flat, the driver's door
can be locked or unlocked with the
mechanical key.
Push the button on the side of the
RKE transmitter and remove the
mechanical key.
The lock cylinder in the driver's door
is covered by a cap.
Insert the mechanical key blade into
the recess at the bottom of the cap
and swivel the key upward.
Manual Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
inserting the mechanical key into
the lock cylinder and turning
anti-clockwise.
If there is vehicle power, all other
doors, the tailgate and the fuel filler
door can be unlocked by pressing
Kin the driver's door central locking
buttons.
Alternatively, the other doors can be
opened individually by pulling the
interior handle twice. If there is no
vehicle power, the tailgate and fuel
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Manual Locking
If there is vehicle power:
.Close all doors, the tailgate and
fuel filler door, and lock the
vehicle from outside by turning
the key in the lock cylinder
clockwise.
.Alternatively, close the tailgate,
fuel filler door and all doors
except the driver's door, and
press Qin the driver's door
central locking buttons. Then
close the driver's door and lock it
from the outside by turning the
key in the lock cylinder
clockwise.
If there is no vehicle power, push
the inside locking knob of each door
except the driver's door. Then close
the driver's door and lock it from the
outside by turning the key in the
lock cylinder clockwise.
After locking, replace the lock
cylinder cap: Insert the cap with the
lower side in the recesses, swivel
and push the cap until it engages at
the upper side.
Automatic Locking
This security feature can be
configured to automatically lock all
doors, the tailgate and fuel filler
door when the shift lever is moved
out of P (Park).
When the shift lever is moved into
P (Park), the vehicle will be
unlocked automatically.
Activation or deactivation of
automatic locking can be changed
in the Settings menu in the
infotainment system, see Vehicle
Personalisation 0114.
Automatic Relock After Unlocking
This feature can be configured to
automatically lock all doors, the
tailgate and fuel filler door a short
time after unlocking with the RKE
transmitter, provided no door has
been opened.
Activation or deactivation of
automatic locking can be changed
in the Settings menu in the
infotainment system, see Vehicle
Personalisation 0114.

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Passive Locking
This feature locks the vehicle
automatically after several seconds
if a RKE transmitter has been
recognised previously inside the
vehicle, all doors have then been
closed and the RKE transmitter
does not remain within the vehicle.
If the RKE transmitter is in the
vehicle or if the ignition is not off,
passive locking will not be
permitted.
If there have been two or more RKE
transmitters in the vehicle and the
ignition was on once, the feature
locks the vehicle if just one RKE
transmitter is taken out of the
vehicle.
To prevent passive locking of the
vehicle, e.g. when refuelling or if
passengers remain in the vehicle,
the system must be disabled.
To disable the system, press the
driver's door central locking
button Kfor a few seconds while
one door is open. An acoustic signal
sounds three times to confirm
deactivation. The function remains
disabled until the central locking
button Qis pressed or the ignition is
switched on.
Activation or deactivation of passive
locking can be changed in the
Settings menu in the infotainment
system, see Vehicle Personalisation
0114. The setting can be saved for
each RKE transmitter being used.
Safety Locks
Child Safety Locks
Child safety locks help prevent the
rear doors being accidentally
opened by small children in the
vehicle.
Open the rear door and move the
pin to the front position. The door
cannot be opened from inside.
To deactivate, move the pin to the
rear position.
{Warning
For safety, always check the lock
is operating correctly (after
setting) by trying to open the door
from inside the vehicle.

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Doors
Tailgate
Opening
Liftback
Push the brand emblem and open
the tailgate:
.After unlocking the doors, or
.With the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter within approx.
one metre of the tailgate.
Sportwagon, Tourer
Push the touchpad switch under the
tailgate moulding and open the
tailgate manually:
.After unlocking the doors, or
.With the RKE transmitter within
approx. one metre of the
tailgate.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 08.
{Warning
To prevent dangerous exhaust
fumes entering the vehicle, close
the tailgate when the engine is
running. If it is necessary to leave
the tailgate open (while carrying
bulky cargo) close all windows,
switch heater controls to 'fresh'
and set fan to highest speed.
Closing
Use the interior handle to close the
tailgate until it drops under its own
weight.