holden Cruze (2013) Owner's Manual

JH CRUZE

JH Cruze
Owner’s Handbook

GM Holden Ltd, ABN 84 006 893 232 (hereinafter Holden)

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in Australia

Part No. 92458288

February 2013 (MY13 JH Cruze. Print 2-O)

© 2013 GM Holden Ltd
Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited
without written approval from GM Holden Ltd,
ABN 84 006 893 232

Introduction .................................... 2

In brief ............................................ 4

Keys, doors and windows ............ 19

Seats, restraints ........................... 33

Storage ........................................ 48

Instruments and controls ............. 57

Lighting ........................................ 81

Infotainment system ..................... 86

Climate control ........................... 117

Driving and operating ................. 126

Vehicle care ............................... 150

Service and maintenance .......... 191

Technical data ........................... 195

Customer information ................ 204

Index .......................................... 206

Contents

2 Introduction

Introduction

Introduction 3

Introduction

Your vehicle is a designed
combination of advanced technology,
safety, environmental friendliness
and economy.

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

■ 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 Manual.

■

iPodⓇ is a registered trademark of
Apple Inc.

■

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Microsoft Corporation.

Danger, Warnings and
Cautions

9 Danger

Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.

9 Warning

Text marked 9 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 3.
3 means "see page".

4 In brief

In brief

Initial drive information

Vehicle unlocking

Radio remote control

Press button c to unlock the doors
and boot compartment. Open the
doors by pulling the handles, to open
the boot compartment, press the
button under the boot lid moulding.

Press button x, only the boot lid is
unlocked and opens.

Remote control 3 19, Central
locking system 3 21, Load
compartment 3 25.

Electronic key

When in possession of the electronic
key, press switch on door handle to
unlock the vehicle and pull the door
handle to open the door. To open the
boot lid, press the button under the
moulding.

Electronic key system 3 20.

In brief 5

Seat adjustment

9 Warning

Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.

Seat positioning

Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.

Seat adjustment 3 35, Seat position
3 34.

Seat backrests

Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly. Do not lean on
backrest when adjusting.

Seat adjustment 3 35, Seat position
3 34.

6 In brief

Seat height

Lever pumping motion
up = higher

down = lower

Seats 3 35, Seat position 3 34.

Head restraint adjustment

For height adjustment, pull the head
restraint upward. To move down
press the catch and push the head
restraint downwards.

For horizontal adjustment, pull the
head restraint forward, it engages in
3 positions. To bring into rear position
automatically, pull head restraint
close forward.

Head restraints 3 33.

In brief 7

Seat belt

Pull out the seat belt and engage in
belt buckle. The seat belt must not be
twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted
back too far (maximum approx. 25 °).

To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.

Seat belts 3 37, Airbag system
3 40, Seat position 3 34.

Mirror adjustment

Interior mirror

Adjust the lever on the underside to
reduce glare.

Interior mirror 3 30.

Exterior mirrors

Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust.

Electric adjustment 3 29, Convex
exterior mirrors 3 29, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 29, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 29.

8 In brief

Steering wheel adjustment

Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked. Do not adjust steering
wheel unless vehicle is stationary and
steering wheel lock has been
released.

Airbag system 3 40, Ignition
positions 3 127.

In brief 9

Instrument panel overview

10 In brief

1 Light switch .......................... 81

Front fog lights ..................... 83

Instrument illumination ......... 84

2 Side air vents ...................... 123

3 Windscreen wipers,

windscreen washer

system, rear wiper, rear

washer system ...................... 58

4 Speedometer ....................... 62

5 Horn ..................................... 58

Driver's airbag ...................... 41

6 Driver Information Centre ...... 70

7 Steering wheel control for

Infotainment system ............. 57

8 Turn signals, headlight

flash, low beam and high

beam .................................... 83

Exit lighting ........................... 85

Driver Information Centre ...... 70

9 Centre air vents .................. 123

10 Infotainment system ............. 86

11 Info-Display .......................... 86

12 Storage ................................ 48

13 Front passenger airbag ........ 41

14 Glovebox .............................. 49

15 Climate control system ........ 117

16 Traction control system ...... 136

Electronic Stability Control . 137

17 Shift lever, automatic

transmission ....................... 131

Manual transmission .......... 134

18 Hazard warning flashers ...... 82

19 Central locking system .......... 21

20 Accelerator pedal ............... 126

21 Brake pedal ........................ 135

22 Ignition switch with

steering wheel lock ............ 127

23 Clutch pedal ....................... 126

24 Steering wheel adjustment ..57

25 Cruise Control ..................... 138

26 Storage compartment .......... 48

27 Bonnet release lever .......... 151

28 Internal fuse compartment ..172
29 Start/Stop button,

Electronic key system .......... 20

30 Anti-theft alarm system

status LED ........................... 27

In brief 11

Exterior lighting

Turn
AUTO = Automatic light control:

Headlights are switched
on and off automatically
depending on external
light conditions.

m

= activation or deactivation

of the automatic light
control, switch turns back
to AUTO

8

= parking lights

9

= headlights and parking

lights

Press

>

= front fog lights (If fitted)

Lighting 3 81.

Headlight flash, high beam and
low beam

headlight
flash

= pull lever

high beam = push lever
low beam = pull lever from high

beam position

High beam 3 82, Headlight flash

3 82, Automatic light control
3 81.

12 In brief

Turn and lane-change signals

left = lever up
right = lever down

Turn and lane-change signals
3 83.

Hazard warning flashers

Operated with the ¨ button.
Hazard warning flashers 3 82.

Horn

Press j.

In brief 13

Washer and wiper systems

Windscreen wipers

2 = fast
1 = slow

P

= timed interval wiping

§

= off

For a single swipe when the
windscreen wipers are off, push the
lever up.

Windscreen wipers 3 58, Wiper
replacement 3 160.

Windscreen washer system

Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 58,

Washer fluid 3 159.

Rear window wiper and washer
systems

Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:

upper position3= intermittent

operation

lower positione= continuous

operation

middle position = off

Rear window wiper/washer 3 59.

14 In brief

Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear

window and the wiper wipes a few
times.

Climate control

Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors

Air conditioning system (if fitted)

Electronic climate control system (if
fitted)

Heating is operated by pressing the
Ü button.

Heated rear window 3 32.
Climate control 3 117.

In brief 15

Demisting and defrosting the
windows

Press button V.
Set temperature control to warmest

level.
Cooling n on.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 117.

Transmission

Manual transmission

Reverse: when the vehicle is
stationary, depress the clutch pedal
and then pull up the ring on the shift
lever and engage the gear.

If the gear does not engage, set the
lever in neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.

Manual transmission 3 134.

Automatic transmission

P = park
R = reverse
N = neutral
D = drive

Manual mode: move shift lever from
D to the left.

<

= higher gear

]

= lower gear

The shift lever can only be moved out
of P when the ignition is on and the
brake pedal is applied. To engage P
or R, push the release button.

Automatic transmission 3 131.

16 In brief

Starting off

Check before starting off

■ Tyre pressure and condition

3 175.

■ Engine oil level and fluid levels

3 156.

■ All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and
operational.

■ Proper position of seats, seat belts
and mirrors 3 34, 3 39, 3 29.

■ Check brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.

Starting the engine

■ Turn key to position 1.

■ Move the steering wheel slightly to
release the steering wheel lock.

■ Manual transmission: operate
clutch.

■ Automatic transmission: operate
brake and move shift lever in P or N.

■ Do not accelerate.

■ Diesel engine: turn the key to
position 2 for preheating until
control indicator ! goes out.

■ Turn key to position 3 and release
when engine is running.

Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn key back to 0.

In brief 17

Starting engine with the
Start/Stop button

■ The electronic key must be inside
the vehicle.

■ Manual transmission: depress the
clutch pedal.

■ Automatic transmission: depress
the brake pedal and move the shift
lever to P or N.

■ Do not accelerate.

■ Press the Start/Stop button. The
green LED will illuminate.

To switch off the engine, press the
button again whilst the engine is
running.

Starting the engine 3 127.

Parking

■ Always apply parking brake without
pressing release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill
slope or uphill slope. Operate foot
brake at same time to reduce
operating force.

■ Switch off the engine and ignition.
Turn the ignition key to 0, remove
and turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage. Vehicles with electronic
key system: with the vehicle
stationary, press the Start/Stop
button and open the driver's door.

For vehicles with automatic
transmission, move shift lever to P
position and remove key.

■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear (for
vehicles fitted with manual
transmission) or set the shift lever
to P (for vehicles fitted with
automatic transmission) before
switching off the ignition. On an
uphill slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.

18 In brief

If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,
engage reverse gear or set the shift
lever to P before switching off the
ignition. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.

■ Close windows.

■

Lock the vehicle with button e on
the remote control or, for vehicles
with electronic key system, press
the switch on the door handle.

■ Activate the anti-theft alarm system

3 27.

■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
flammable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.

■ The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 3 151.

■ Diesel engines: after running at
high engine speeds or with high
engine loads, operate the engine
briefly at a low load or run for about
1 to 2 minutes at idle speed before
switching off in order to protect the
turbocharger.

Keys, locks 3 19.

Keys, doors and windows 19

Keys, doors and
windows

Keys, locks ................................... 19

Doors ........................................... 25

Vehicle security ............................ 27

Exterior mirrors ............................ 29

Interior mirrors ............................. 30

Windows ...................................... 30

Keys, locks

Keys

Replacement keys

The key number is specified on a
detachable tag.

Locks 3 188.

Key with foldaway key section

Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.

Remote control

Used to operate:

■ Central locking system

■ Anti-theft alarm system

■ Boot
The remote control has a range of

approx. 25 metres. This range can be
affected by outside influences.

The hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.

Handle with care, protect it from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.

20 Keys, doors and windows

Fault

If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the remote control,
it may be due to the following:

■ Range exceeded,

■ Battery voltage too low,

■ Frequent, repeated operation of the
remote control while not in range,
which will require
resynchronisation,

■ Overloading the central locking by
operating at frequent intervals, the
power supply is interrupted for a
short time,

■ Interference from higher-power
radio waves from other sources.

Opening the vehicle 3 21.

Remote control battery
replacement

Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces, or as per the service
schedule.

Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type CR
20 32), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.

Remote control synchronisation

After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the lock. The
remote control will be synchronised
when you switch on the ignition.

Electronic key system

(If fitted)

Makes operation of the following
possible without the use of the
mechanical key.

■ Central locking system

■ Anti-theft alarm system

■ Ignition and starter
The electronic key simply needs to be

on the driver's person.

Note
Do not put the electronic key in the
boot or in front of the Info-Display.

Starting the engine 3 127.

Keys, doors and windows 21

Remote control

The electronic key also has a remote
control feature.

Replacing battery in electronic
key

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
an error code in the
Driver Information Centre 3 73.

Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.

Remote control battery replacement
3 19.

Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2032), noting the installation
position. Engage caps.

Remote control synchronisation

The remote control synchronises
itself automatically during every
starting procedure.

Fault

If the central locking cannot be
operated or the engine cannot be
started, the messages No Remote
Detected or No Remote Detected.
Press Brake to Restart may be
displayed on the Driver Information
Centre (DIC). The cause may be one
of the following:

■ Fault in remote control,

■ Electronic key out of reception
range,

■ Battery voltage too low,

■ Interference from higher-power
radio waves from other sources.

Try repositioning the electronic key or
follow the electronic key manual
override 3 127.

Central locking system

Unlocks and locks doors, boot and
fuel filler flap.

A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks and opens the door.

Note
In the event of an accident of a
certain severity, the vehicle unlocks
automatically.

22 Keys, doors and windows

Unlocking

Remote control

Press button c.
It is configurable to unlock only the

driver's door, fuel filler flap and boot
by pressing button c once and to
unlock all by pressing button c twice.

Settings can be changed in the menu
Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle
personalisation 3 76.

Electronic key system

Press switch on a door handle to
unlock the vehicle and pull the door
handle to open the door, or press the
button under the boot lid moulding.

The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle within a range of
approximately one metre of the
relevant door side.

It is configurable to unlock only the
driver's door or all doors.

Settings can be changed in the menu
Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle
personalisation 3 76.

Locking

Remote control
Close doors, boot and fuel filler flap.

Press button e.
If the driver's door is not closed

properly, the central locking system
will not work on driver's door.
Activation or deactivation of the
remote control is listed in the menu
Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle
personalisation 3 76.

Keys, doors and windows 23

Press the switch on a door handle.
The electronic key must be outside

the vehicle, within a range of
approximately one metre to the
relevant door. The spare electronic
key must not be inside the vehicle.

It is possible to check that the vehicle
is locked by pulling the handle without
pressing the button.

Note
The vehicle is not automatically
locked.

Press button c once or twice,
depending on the selected setting.
The tailgate will unlock.

Vehicle personalisation 3 76.

Press button x when the ignition is
off. The boot lid will unlock and open,
whilst all other doors remain locked.

Central locking buttons

Locks or unlocks all doors, the load
compartment and fuel filler flap.

Electronic key system

Unlocking the boot lid

5 Door hatchback, Sportwagon

4 Door sedan

24 Keys, doors and windows

Press the e button to lock.
Press the c button to unlock.

Fault in remote control system
or electronic key system

Unlocking

Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. Switch on
the ignition and press the central
locking button c to unlock all doors,
boot and fuel filler flap. To deactivate
the anti-theft locking system, switch
on the ignition.

Locking
Switch on the ignition and press the
central locking button e to lock the
doors, boot and fuel filler flap. Then

switch off the ignition, close the
driver's door and lock it from the
outside with the key.

Fault in central locking system

Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the door barrel. The
other doors can be opened by using
the interior handle twice. The fuel filler
flap can`t be opened. To deactivate
the anti-theft locking system, switch
on the ignition.

Locking
Push inside locking knob of all doors
except driver's door. Then close the
driver's door and lock it from the
outside with the key. The fuel filler flap
and boot lid cannot be locked.

Keys, doors and windows 25

After unlocking, push the button
below the handle and open the
tailgate.

Automatic Door Locks

Automatic locking after driving
off

This security feature can be
configured to automatically lock all
doors, boot and fuel filler flap as soon
as the vehicle starts to drive.

Settings can be changed in the menu
Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle
personalisation 3 76.

Child locks

9 Warning

Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.

Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn the child locks in the rear doors
into horizontal position. Doors cannot
be opened from inside. For
deactivation turn the child locks into
vertical position.

Doors

Boot

Opening

5 Door hatchback, Sportwagon

26 Keys, doors and windows

4 Door sedan

Push the button under the boot lid
moulding or press button x on the
remote control until boot lid is opened.

9 Warning

Do not drive with the boot lid open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases could enter the vehicle.

Caution

Before opening the boot lid check
overhead obstructions, such as a
garage door, to avoid damage of
the boot lid. Always check the
moving area above and behind the
boot lid.

Note
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the boot lid may
affect its ability to remain open.

Closing

5 Door hatchback

Use the interior handle.

4 Door sedan
Push the boot lid down until it latches.

Keys, doors and windows 27

Vehicle security

Anti-theft alarm system

Anti theft alarm system monitors:

■ Doors, boot lid, bonnet

■ Passenger compartment including
adjoining boot

■ Vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is raised

■ Ignition

Activation

■ Self-activated 30 seconds after
locking the vehicle (initialisation of
the system), or

■ Remote control: directly by
pressing e once more after locking,
or

■

Electronic key system: press e on
the key, after pressing the switch in
the door handle to lock.

Note
Changes to the vehicle interior such
as open windows or the use of seat
covers could impair the function of
passenger compartment monitoring.

Status LED

Status LED is integrated in the sensor
on top of the instrument panel.

Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:

LED
illuminates

= test, arming delay.

LED flashes
quickly

= doors, boot lid or

bonnet not
completely closed,
or system fault.

Status after system is armed:
LED flashes

slowly

= system is armed.

Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.

28 Keys, doors and windows

Deactivation

Unlocking the vehicle by pressing
button c deactivates anti-theft alarm
system.

Vehicles with electronic key system:
Pressing the switch on a door handle
deactivates anti-theft alarm system
when the key is within approximately
one metre of the relevant door.

Alarm

When triggered, the alarm sounds via
a separate battery-backed power
sounder, and the hazard warning

lights flash simultaneously. The
number and duration of alarm signals
are stipulated by legislation.

The alarm can be silenced by
pressing any button of the remote
control or by switching on the ignition.

The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated only by pressing the
button c, by pressing the switch on a
door handle (only electronic key
system) or by switching on the
ignition.

Immobiliser

The system is integrated into the
ignition switch and checks whether
the vehicle is allowed to start with the
key being used. If the transponder in
the key is recognised, the vehicle can
be started.

The immobiliser activates itself
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch or
when the engine is switched off by
pressing the Start/Stop button.

If the control indicator d flashes or
illuminates when the ignition is on,
there is a fault in the system; the
engine cannot be started. Switch off
the ignition and then repeat the start
attempt.

If the control indicator continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of your Holden Dealer.

Note
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it.

Control indicator d 3 69.

Keys, doors and windows 29

Exterior mirrors

Convex Mirrors

The convex exterior mirror reduces
blind spots. The shape of the mirror
makes objects appear smaller, which
will affect the ability to estimate
distances.

Power Mirrors

Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the control to left (L) or right
(R). In position 0 no mirror is selected.

Then swivel the control to adjust the
mirror.

Folding Mirrors

For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the
mirror by applying slight pressure to
the mirror housing.

Heated

Air conditioning system (if fitted)

30 Keys, doors and windows

Electronic climate control
system (if fitted)

Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Heating works with the engine

running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.

Interior mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror

To reduce glare, pull the lever on the
underside of the mirror housing.

Windows

Power windows

9 Warning

Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.

If there are children on the rear
seat, switch on the child safety
system for the power windows.

Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.

Power windows can be operated

■ with ignition on,

■ within 10 minutes after switching
ignition off.

After switching off the ignition,
window operation is disabled when a
front door is opened.

Keys, doors and windows 31

Operate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling
to close.

Operation of driver's window

Pushing or pulling lightly to the first
detent: window moves down or up as
long as switch is operated.

Pushing or pulling further to the
second detent and then releasing:
window moves down or up
automatically with safety function. To
stop movement, operate the switch
once more in the same direction.

Operation of passenger's
window and rear windows

Pushing or pulling lightly to the first
detent: window moves down or up as
long as switch is operated.

Pushing further to the second detent
and then releasing: window moves
down automatically. To stop
movement, operate the switch once
more in the same direction.

Safety function on driver's
window

If the window glass encounters
resistance above the middle of the
window during automatic closing, it is
immediately stopped and opened
again.

Safety function all doors

In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, hold the switch
pulled. The window moves up without
activating the safety function. To stop
movement, release and operate the
switch once more in the same
direction.

Child safety system for rear
windows

Press switch z to deactivate rear
door power windows, the LED lights
up. To activate press z again.

Overload

If the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.

Initialising the power windows

If the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery), a

32 Keys, doors and windows

warning message or a warning code
is displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.

Vehicle messages 3 73.
Activate the window electronics as

follows:

1. Close doors.

2. Switch on ignition.

3. Close the window completely and
keep the switch pulled for
additional 2 seconds.

4. Repeat for each window.

Heated rear window

Air conditioning system (if fitted)

Electronic climate control
system (if fitted)

Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Heating works with the engine

running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.

Sun visors

The sun visors can be folded down or
swivelled to the side to prevent glare.

If the sun visors have integral mirrors,
the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.

Seats, restraints 33

Seats, restraints

Head restraints ............................ 33

Front seats ................................... 34

Rear seats ................................... 37

Seat belts ..................................... 37

Airbag system .............................. 40

Child restraints ............................. 43

Head restraints

Position

9 Warning

Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.

The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.

Head restraints on front seats

Height adjustment

Pull the head restraint upwards.
To move down press the catch and

push the head restraint downwards.

34 Seats, restraints

Horizontal adjustment
To adjust horizontally, pull the head
restraint forwards and engage in one
of three positions.

To return to its rearmost position, pull
fully forwards and release.

Head restraints on rear seats

Height adjustment

Pull the head restraint upwards.
To move down press the catch and

push the head restraint downwards.

Front seats

Seat position

9 Warning

Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.

■ Sit with your buttocks as far back
against the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that your
legs are slightly angled when

Seats, restraints 35

applying the pedals. Slide the
passenger seat as far back as
possible.

■ Sit with your shoulders as far back
against the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that you
can easily reach the steering wheel
with your arms slightly bent.
Maintain contact between your
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do not
angle the backrest too far back. We
recommend a maximum rake of
approx. 25 °.

■ Adjust the steering wheel 3 57.

■ Set seat height high enough to
have a clear field of vision on all
sides and of all display instruments.
There should be at least one hand
of clearance between your head
and the headlining. Your thighs
should rest lightly on the seat
without pressing into it.

■ Adjust the head restraint 3 33.

■ Adjust the height of the seat belt
3 39.

Seat adjustment

9 Danger

Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.

9 Warning

Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.

Seat positioning

Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.

Seat backrests

Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.

Do not lean on seat when adjusting.

36 Seats, restraints

Seat height

Lever pumping motion
up = higher

down = lower

Armrest

Armrest between front seats

Push button on the front edge and fold
armrest upward. The open armrest
contains a stowage compartment.

Horizontal adjustment

Push button to slide the armrest.

Heated Front Seats

(If fitted)

Activate front seat heating (while the
engine is running) by pressing the ß
button in the control knob for
temperature (left seat) or fan speed
(right seat) one or more times with the
ignition on. The number of LEDs in
the button indicates the setting.

Prolonged use of the highest level for
people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.

Seat heating is operational when the
engine is running.

Seats, restraints 37

Rear seats

Armrest

Fold armrest down by pulling the
strap. The folded armrest contains
drink holders.

Seat belts

Seat belt reminder for driver's seat
and front passenger seat, seat belt
control indicator X 3 66.

The belts are locked during heavy
acceleration or deceleration of the
vehicle for the safety of the
occupants.

9 Danger

Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people

not wearing seat belts endanger
their fellow occupants and
themselves.

9 Warning

Seatbelts are designed to bear
upon the bony structure of the
body, and should be worn low
across the front of the pelvis or the
pelvis, chest and shoulders, as
applicable; wearing the lap section
of the belt across the abdominal
area must be avoided.

Seatbelts should be adjusted as
firmly as possible, consistent with
comfort, to provide the protection
for which they have been
designed. A slack belt will greatly
reduce the protection afforded to
the wearer.

38 Seats, restraints

Care should be taken to avoid
contamination of the webbing with
polishes, oils and chemicals, and
particularly battery acid. Cleaning
may safely be carried out using
mild soap and water. The belt
should be replaced if webbing
becomes frayed, contaminated or
damaged.

It is essential to replace the entire
assembly after it has been worn in
a severe impact even if damage to
the assembly is not obvious.

Belts should not be worn with
straps twisted.

Each belt assembly must only be
used by one occupant; it is
dangerous to put a belt around a
child being carried on the
occupant's lap.

No modifications or additions
should be made by the user which
will either prevent the seatbelt
adjusting devices from operating
to remove slack, or prevent the
seatbelt assembly from being
adjusted to remove slack.

Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, soiling and
proper functionality.

Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt tensioners
replaced by your Holden Dealer.

Note
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from
getting into the belt retractors.

Belt force limiters

In the front seats, stress on the body
is reduced by dampened release of
the belt during a collision.

Belt tensioners

In the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision of a certain severity, the front
seat belts are tightened.

9 Warning

Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts or belt buckles) can
trigger the belt tensioners with risk
of injury.

Deployment of the belt tensioners is
indicated by illumination of control
indicator v 3 66.

Seats, restraints 39

Triggered belt tensioners must be
replaced by your Holden Dealer. Belt
tensioners can only be triggered
once.

Note
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt tensioners.
Do not make any modifications to
belt tensioner components as this
will invalidate the vehicle type
approval.

Three-point seat belt

Fitting

Withdraw belt from reel, guide it
untwisted across the body and
engage the latch plate in the buckle.
Tension the lap belt regularly whilst
driving by tugging the shoulder belt.

Loose or bulky clothing prevents the
belt from fitting snugly. Do not place
objects such as handbags or mobile
phones between the belt and your
body.

9 Warning

The belt must not rest against hard
or fragile objects in the pockets of
your clothing.

Height adjustment

1. Pull belt out slightly.

2. Press button.

3. Adjust height and engage.

Adjust the height so that the belt lies
across the shoulder. It must not lie
across the throat or upper arm.

Do not adjust while driving.

40 Seats, restraints

Removing

To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.

Seat belts on the rear seats

The three point seat belt for the rear
centre seat can only be withdrawn
from the retractor if the backrest is in
the rear position.

Pregnant women

Seat belts work for everyone,
including pregnant women. Like all
occupants, they are more likely to be
seriously injured if they do not wear a
seatbelt. A pregnant woman should
wear a three point seat belt with the
lap portion of the belt worn as low as
possible below the rounding of their
stomach, throughout the pregnancy.

Airbag system

The airbag system consists of a
number of individual systems.

When triggered the airbags inflate
within milliseconds. They also deflate
so quickly that it is often unnoticeable
during the collision.

9 Warning

If handled improperly the airbag
systems can be triggered in an
explosive manner.

Note
The airbag systems and belt
tensioner control electronics are
located in the centre console area.
Do not put any magnetic objects in
this area.

Do not stick anything on the airbag
covers and do not cover them with
other materials.

Each airbag is triggered only once.
Have deployed airbags replaced by
a Holden Dealer.

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In the event of airbag deployment
have the steering wheel, the
instrument panel, all panelling parts,
the door seals, the handles and the
seats replaced by your Holden
Dealer.

Control indicator v for airbag systems
3 66.

Front airbag system

The front airbag system consists of
one airbag in the steering wheel and
one in the instrument panel on the
passenger side. These can be
identified by the word AIRBAG.

The front airbag system is triggered in
the event of an accident of a certain
severity. The ignition must be on.

In the event of an accident (e.g. front
end collision) the forward movement
of the front seat occupants is
retarded, thereby considerably
reducing the risk of injury to the upper
body and head.

9 Warning

Optimum protection is only
provided when the seat is in the
proper position 3 34.

Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.

Wear the seat belt properly
fastened. Only then the airbag is
able to protect.

Refer to the airbag warning label on
the passenger's sunvisor.

9 Warning

WARNING – EXTREME HAZARD
Do not use a rearward facing child

restraint on a seat

protected by an

airbag in front of it.

42 Seats, restraints

The child could be seriously
injured if the airbag inflates, as the
child's head would be very close to
the inflating airbag.

Side airbag system

The side airbag system consists of an
airbag in each front seat backrest.
This can be identified by the word
AIRBAG.

The side airbag system is triggered in
the event of an accident of a certain
severity. The ignition must be on.

The risk of injury to the upper body
and pelvis in the event of a side-on
collision is considerably reduced.

9 Warning

Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.

Note
Only use protective seat covers that
have been approved for your
vehicle. Be careful not to cover the
airbags.

Curtain airbag system

The curtain airbag system consists of
an airbag in the roof frame on each
side. This can be identified by the
word AIRBAG on the roof pillars.

The curtain airbag system is triggered
in the event of an accident of a certain
severity. The ignition must be on.

Seats, restraints 43

The risk of injury to the head in the
event of a side impact is considerably
reduced.

9 Warning

Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.

The hooks on the handles in the
roof frame are only suitable for
hanging up light articles of
clothing, without coat hangers. Do
not keep any items in these
clothes.

Child restraints

Child restraint systems

When a child restraint system is being
used, pay attention to the following
usage and installation instructions
and also those supplied with the child
restraint system.

Refer to the airbag warning label on
the passenger's sunvisor.

9 Warning

WARNING – EXTREME HAZARD
Do not use a rearward facing child

restraint on a seat

protected by an

airbag in front of it.
The child could be seriously

injured if the airbag inflates, as the
child's head would be very close to
the inflating airbag.

9 Warning

This manual provides you with
general information concerning
child restraints only. The driver is
required by law to ensure that
passengers are suitably
restrained.

In most States and Territories of
Australia and New Zealand,
specific laws may exist which
require children to be seated in
approved child restraints. Holden
strongly recommends that you
refer to your specific State or

44 Seats, restraints

Territory regulations to determine
which child restraint is suitable for
your child.

Children should be restrained at all
times when travelling in a vehicle.

Always ensure that the seat belt fits
firmly around the child restraint.

If a child cannot see out of the
window, do not raise him/her by
means of an ordinary cushion. It will
not stay in place in a collision and the
child can slip out of the straps and
become entangled.

9 Warning

Child restraint anchorages are
designed to withstand only those
loads imposed by correctly fitted
child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be used
for adult seat belts, harnesses or
for attaching other items or
equipment to the vehicle.

Only child restraints that have clips
to attach to the vehicle's
anchorage fitting are to be used.
Earlier types of child restraints
may not attach securely to this
type of anchor.

Only Standards Australia
approved child restraints and
harnesses should be used. You
should only purchase a child
restraint which carries the
appropriate Standards Australia
sticker of approval.

Always follow the child restraint
manufacturer's fitting instructions
when installing a child restraint
into the vehicle.

Selecting the right system

The rear seats are the safest location
to fasten a child restraint system.

Your child should travel facing
backwards in the vehicle, until as old
as possible. It is appropriate to
change the system when the child's
head can no longer be properly
supported at eye height. The child's
cervical vertebrae are still very weak

and in an accident they suffer less
stress in the semi-prone rearward
position than when sitting upright.

Never carry a child whilst travelling in
the vehicle. The child will become too
heavy to hold in the event of a
collision.

When transporting children, use the
child restraint systems suitable for the
child's weight.

Ensure that the child restraint system
to be installed is compatible with the
vehicle type.

Ensure that the mounting location of
the child restraint system within the
vehicle is correct.

Only allow children to enter and exit
the vehicle at the side facing away
from the traffic.

When the child restraint system is not
in use, secure the seat with a seat belt
or remove it from the vehicle.

Seats, restraints 45

Note
Do not stick anything on the child
restraint systems and do not cover
them with any other materials.

A child restraint system which has
been subjected to stress in an
accident must be replaced.

Please ensure that infants and
children are seated in the rear seats
using child restraints.

Until the children can use seat belts,
please select a child restraint
suitable for its age and make sure
the child wears it. Please see the
instructions on the relevant products
for child restraints.

46 Seats, restraints

Child restraint installation locations

Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system

Weight and age class On front passenger seat On rear outboard seats On rear centre seat

Group 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months

X U U

Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years

X U U

Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 years

X U U

Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years

X U U

Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years

X U U

U = Universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.
X = No child restraint system permitted in this weight class.

Seats, restraints 47

Top-tether child restraint
systems

Fasten top-tether child restraint
systems to the fastening eyes on the
places behind the rear head restraints
or on the back of the rear seats.

The strap must run between the two
guide rods of the head restraint.

When using top-tether for seat
mounting, universally approved child
restraint systems for top-tether may
be used.

Top-tether mounting loops are
indicated by labels on the load
compartment cover or on the back of
the rear seats.

48 Storage

Storage

Storage compartments ................ 48

Load compartment ....................... 50

Roof rack system ......................... 55

Loading information ..................... 56

Storage compartments

9 Warning

Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could
be injured by objects being thrown
around in the event of sharp
braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.

Instrument panel storage

Storage on top of the instrument
panel

Pull the grip to fold up the cover.

Storage 49

Storage below the light switch

Pull the grip to open the box.

Glovebox

To open pull the grip.

9 Warning

To reduce the risk of injury in an
accident or a sudden stop, always
keep the glovebox door closed
while driving.

Cupholders

Cupholders are located in the centre
console.

50 Storage

Additional cupholders are located in
the rear armrest, when it is folded
down.

Sunglasses storage

(If fitted)

Fold down to open.
Do not use for storing heavy objects.

Armrest storage

Storage in the front armrest

Push button on the front edge to slide
and fold up the armrest.

Load compartment

Folding down rear seat
backrests

The rear backrest is divided into two
parts. Both parts can be folded down.

Push head restraints down by
pressing the catch.

Fold up rear armrest.

Pull release lever on one or both sides
and fold down the backrests on the
seat cushion.

Storage 51

The seat belts must be pulled out and
positioned away from the backrest.

Fold up backrests into upright
position.

Latch seat backrests into position by
pushing at the upper part of the
backrest until they engage audibly.

Pull seat backrests forward again to
make sure they are correctly
engaged.

The backrests are only engaged
when the red marks on both sides
near the release lever are not visible.

Insert all safety belts into the slots, if
seat belts are not coiled up
automatically.

The centre rear safety belt may lock
when you raise the seatback. If this
happens, let the belt go back all the
way and start again.

Never fold seat backrest when the
rear centre seat belt is buckled or
extracted.

Bag hanger (if fitted)

On the left side in the boot is a retainer
for hanging light carrier bags.

Push tray upwards at the front to
disengage

Pull tray rearward and remove.

Installing tray

Engage tray in rear side guides and
push tray down at the front to engage.

Rear storage

On Sportwagon a tray is located
behind the rear seats.

Removing tray

52 Storage

Load compartment cover

Do not place any objects on the cover.

5 Door hatchback

Removing

Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.

Opening cover

Pull the handle at the end of the cover
to the rear and downwards. It rolls up
automatically.

Lift cover at the rear and push it
upwards at the front, from
underneath.

Remove the cover.

Fitting
Engage cover in side guides and fold
downwards. Attach retaining straps to
tailgate.

Sportwagon

Closing cover
Pull the cover towards the rear using
the handle until it locates in the side
retainers. Lift slightly to engage.

Storage 53

Push the handle at the end of the
cover downwards. The rear of the
cover is guided upwards
automatically.

Open the load compartment cover.
Pull the end of the cover inward and

lift the cover. Remove the cover.

Installing cover
Insert the cover in the side retainer on
one side. Lower the cover and
engage.

Unlock the rear floor cover by pushing
both catches inward. Lift the cover by
pulling the handle. Fold and place the
cover behind the rear seats.

Cover in upper position

Removing cover

Rear floor storage cover

Rear floor cover, Sportwagon

54 Storage

Lashing eyes

Installation

Behind the rear seats

Attach lower hook with opening facing
backward to eye in the right and left
sidewall. Adjust strap length on safety
net by attaching the upper hook to the
eyes of the strap. Keep strap under
tension while proceeding with
installation of rod.

Behind the front seats

Attach strap to eyes underneath the
rear seat cushion.

Fold backrests forward.
Move front seats forward to ease

tension if necessary.

The lashing eyes are designed to
secure items against slippage, e.g.
using lashing straps or luggage net.

Safety net

The safety net is available on the
Sportwagon and can be installed
behind the rear seats or, if the rear
seat backrests are folded, behind the
front seats.

Passengers must not be transported
behind the safety net.

Storage 55

Installation of the rod

There are two installation openings in
the roof frame: suspend and engage
rod of net at one side, compress rod
and suspend and engage at other
side.

Load compartment 3 50.

Removal

Unhook the safety net rods from the
brackets in the roof frame. Detach
straps from the eyes. Roll up the net
and secure with a strap.

The removed safety net can be stored
under the rear floor cover 3 53.

Roof rack system

Roof rack

For safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended.

Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in
use.

9 Warning

Avoid abrupt swerving or sharp
steering when carrying loads on
the roof rack.

For safety reasons, and to avoid
damaging the roof, use only the
roof rack approved by Holden for
your vehicle. The maximum
allowable roof load (including the
weight of the roof racks) is:

■ Sedan, Hatchback: 45 kg

■ Sportwagon: 50 kg
Roof rack loads alter the handling

of a vehicle due to a change in the
centre of gravity.

56 Storage

Loading information

■ Heavy objects in the boot should be
placed against the seat backrests.
Ensure the backrests are securely
engaged. If objects can be stacked,
the heavier objects should be
placed at the bottom.

■ Secure objects in load
compartment to prevent sliding.

■ Secure objects with lashing straps
attached to lashing eyes 3 54.

■ When transporting objects in the
load compartment, the backrests of
the rear seats must not be angled
forward.

■ Do not allow the load to protrude
above the upper edge of the
backrests.

■ Do not place any objects on the
boot lid cover or the instrument
panel. Do not cover the sensor on
top of the instrument panel.

■ The load must not obstruct the
operation of the pedals, parking
brake and shift lever, or hinder the
freedom of movement of the driver.
Do not place any unsecured
objects in the interior.

■ Do not drive with an open boot lid.

■ Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.

■ Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a detrimental
effect on vehicle handling due to
the vehicle's higher centre of
gravity. Distribute the load evenly

and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure and
vehicle speed according to the load
conditions. Check and retighten the
straps frequently.

Instruments and controls 57

Instruments and
controls

Controls ....................................... 57

Warning lights, gauges and

indicators ..................................... 62

Information displays ..................... 70

Vehicle messages ........................ 73

Trip computer ............................... 74

Vehicle personalisation ................ 76

Controls

Steering wheel adjustment

Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked.

Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary.

Steering wheel controls

The Infotainment system can be
operated by the controls on the
steering wheel.

For further information 3 86 or the
Infotainment System Handbook.

58 Instruments and controls

Horn

Press j.

Windscreen wiper/washer

Windscreen wiper

2 = fast
1 = slow

P

= timed interval wiping

§

= off

For a single swipe when the
windscreen wipers are off, push the
lever up.

Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.

Adjustable wiper interval

Wiper lever in position P.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the

desired wipe interval:
short

interval

= turn adjuster wheel

downwards
long
interval

= turn adjuster wheel

upwards

Instruments and controls 59

Windscreen washer

Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
swipes for a few strokes.

Rear window wiper/washer

Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:

upper position3= intermittent

operation

lower positione= continuous

operation

middle position = off

Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.

Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.

Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on

automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.

Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu
Settings in the Info-Display.

Vehicle personalisation 3 76.

60 Instruments and controls

The rear window washer system is
deactivated when the fluid level is
low.

Outside temperature

A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.

If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
the symbol 4 illuminates in the
Info-Display as a warning for icy road
conditions. 4 remains illuminated
until temperatures reach at least
5 °C.

Additionally, a warning message may
be displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.

9 Warning

The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 3
°C.

Clock

Date and time are shown in the Info­Display.

Graphic Information Display
(GID)

(If fitted)

Set date and time
Press the CONFIG button. The menu
Settings is displayed.

Select Time Date.

Selectable setting options:

■ Set time: changes the time shown

on the display.

■ Set date: changes the date shown

on the display.

Instruments and controls 61

■ Set time format: changes the time
display format.

■ Set date format: changes the date
display format.

Make the desired settings.

Colour Information Display
(CID)

(If fitted)

Set date and time
To set the time:

1. Press CONFIG then rotate
MENU to select the Time page.

2. Select between hours and
minutes by pressing the MENU
knob.

3. Use the MENU knob to adjust the
Hours and Minutes to decrease
and increase the time.

◆ 12/24 hours format: Select the
12 hours preset 3 button for
standard time; select the 24
hours preset 4 button for 24
hour format.

◆ Day + or Day -: Press the Day +
or Day - preset buttons to
increase or decrease the day
that is showing on the clock.

Vehicle personalisation 3 76.

Power outlets

(If fitted)

12V power outlets are located in the
front and rear floor console.

Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.

With ignition off the power outlets are
deactivated. Additionally the power
outlets are deactivated in case of low
battery voltage.

Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.

Do not damage the sockets by using
unsuitable plugs.

62 Instruments and controls

Warning lights, gauges
and indicators

Speedometer

Indicates vehicle speed.

Note
When driving in the speed limited
zones, such as child-safety zones,
please keep the speed limits.

Odometer

The bottom line displays the recorded
distance.

Different displays are used
depending on the model.

Trip odometer

The top line displays the recorded
distance since the last reset.

When kilometres are selected as the
unit in the Vehicle Information Menu,
the maximum value is 1999.9. When

the recorded distance reaches 2000,
the trip odometer automatically
shows 0 without resetting.

When miles are selected as the unit
in the Vehicle Information Menu, the
maximum value is 1241. When the
recorded distance reaches 1242, the
trip odometer automatically shows 0
without resetting.

Tachometer

Displays the engine revolutions per
minute.

Drive in a low engine speed range for
each gear as much as possible.

Instruments and controls 63

Caution

If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine
is at risk.

Fuel gauge

Displays the fuel level in the tank.
Control indicator i illuminates if the

level in the tank is low. Refuel
immediately.

Never run the tank dry.

Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.

Engine Temperature
gauge

Displays the coolant temperature.
left area = engine operating

temperature not yet

reached
central
area

= normal operating

temperature
right area = temperature too high

Caution

Do not continue driving with the
temperature gauge needle in the
right area. The engine is too hot.
Continued operation of an
overheated engine will result in
severe engine damage.

Service display

Engine oil life system for diesel
engines

When to change engine oil
This vehicle has a computer system
that indicates when to change the
engine oil and filter. This is based on
engine revolutions and engine
temperature, and not on kilometres.
Based on driving conditions, the
kilometres at which an oil change is
indicated can vary considerably.

For the oil life system to work
properly, the system must be reset
every time the oil is changed. When
the system has calculated that oil life
has been diminished, it indicates that

64 Instruments and controls

an oil change is necessary. CodE 82
or Change Engine Oil Soon appears
in the Driver Information Centre.
Change the oil as soon as possible
within the next 1000 km.

It is possible that, if driving under the
best conditions, the oil life system
might indicate that an oil change is not
necessary for up to a year. The
engine oil and filter must be changed
at least once a year and, at this time,
the system must be reset. Your dealer
has trained service people who can
perform this work and reset the
system.

It is also important to check the oil
regularly over the course of an oil
drain interval and keep it at the proper
level. If the system is ever reset
accidentally, the oil must be changed
at 5000 km since the last oil change.

Display of remaining engine oil life

The remaining engine oil life duration
is displayed in the Driver Information
Centre by the control indicator I,
followed by a percent value which
shows the remaining engine oil life.
For this purpose, the ignition has to be
switched on without engine running.

Driver Information Centre 3 70.
Service Information 3 191.

Control indicators

The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument

versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control
indicators may vary. Different
displays are used depending on
model. When the ignition is switched
on, most control indicators will
illuminate briefly as a functionality
test.

The control indicator colours mean:
red = danger, important

reminder
yellow = warning, information, fault
green = confirmation of activation
blue = confirmation of activation
white = confirmation of activation

Instruments and controls 65

Control indicators in the instrument

66 Instruments and controls

Turn signal

O illuminates or flashes green.

Flashes

The control indicator flashes if a turn
signal or the hazard warning flashers
are activated.

Fast flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse.

Bulb replacement 3 160. Fuses
3 169.

Turn signals 3 83.

Seat belt reminder

Seat belt reminder on front
seats

X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red.

k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red, when seat is occupied.

Illuminates
After the ignition is switched on.
Illuminates for 100 seconds after
starting the engine or reaching a
specific distance or speed, or until the
seat belt is fastened.

Flashes
Flashes for 100 seconds after starting
the engine or reaching a specific
distance or speed, or until the seat
belt is fastened.

Fastening the seat belt 3 39.

Airbag and belt tensioners

v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the

control indicator illuminates for about
4 seconds. If it does not illuminate,
does not go out after 4 seconds or

illuminates whilst driving, there is a
fault in the belt tensioner or in the
airbag system. The systems may fail
to trigger in the event of an accident.

Deployment of the belt tensioners or
airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.

9 Warning

Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by your
Holden Dealer.

Airbag system, belt tensioners 3 40,
3 37.

Charging system

p illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the

ignition is switched on.

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Illuminates when the engine is
running

Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not
charging. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. In diesel engines, power
to the brake servo unit may be cut.
Seek the assistance of your Holden
Dealer.

Malfunction Indicator
Lamp

Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
It illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.

If Z illuminates while driving, there
may be a malfunction in the emission
monitoring system. Contact a Holden
Dealer.

Service vehicle soon

g illuminates.
It illuminates in combination with a

warning code.
Vehicle messages 3 73.

Brake and clutch system

& illuminates red.
Illuminates when the parking brake is

actuated if the brake/clutch fluid level
is too low or if there is a brake system
fault 3 159.

9 Warning

Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Contact your Holden
Dealer.

Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the manual parking
brake is applied 3 135.

Antilock brake system
(ABS)

u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the

ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator goes out.

If the control indicator does not go out
after a few seconds, or if it illuminates
while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.

Antilock brake system 3 135.

Power steering

c illuminates yellow.

Illuminates with power steering
reduced

Power steering is reduced due to
overheating of the system. Control
indicator goes out when the system
has cooled down.

Illuminates with power steering
disabled

Failure in the power steering system.
Contact your Holden Dealer.

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Illuminates after interruption of
power supply

The steering angle sensor must be
calibrated to make the power steering
system operational.

■ For automatic calibration, drive in
straight line at constant slow speed
until the control indicator goes out.

■ If the control indicator remains
illuminated, turn the steering wheel
from limit position to limit position
for manual calibration.

The control indicator goes out when
the system is operational again.

Ultrasonic parking assist

(If fitted)
r illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the

ignition is switched on.
If the control indicator does not go out

after a few seconds, or if it illuminates
while driving, there is a fault in the
system

or

Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow

or
Interference due to external sources

of ultra sound. Once the source of
interference is removed, the system
will operate normally.

Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by your Holden
Dealer.

Ultrasonic parking sensors 3 139.

Electronic Stability Control

b illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the

ignition is switched on.

Illuminates

A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving
stability, however, may deteriorate
depending on road surface
conditions.

Have the cause of the fault remedied
by your Holden Dealer.

Flashes

The system is active. Engine output
may be reduced and the vehicle may
be braked automatically to a small
degree.

Electronic Stability Control
off

n illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the

ignition is switched on.
Illuminates when the system is

deactivated.

Traction Control system off

k illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the

ignition is switched on.
Illuminates when the system is

deactivated.

Preheating

(If fitted)
! illuminates yellow.

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Illuminates for a few seconds after the
ignition is switched on.

Illuminates when preheating is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low.

Diesel particle filter

(If fitted)
% illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the

ignition is switched on.
The diesel particle filter requires

cleaning.
Continue driving until % goes off. If

possible, do not allow engine speed
to drop below 2000 rpm until % goes
off.

Illuminates

The diesel particle filter requires
cleaning. Start cleaning process as
soon as possible.

Flashes

The diesel particle filter is full. Start
cleaning process immediately to
avoid damage to the engine.

Diesel particle filter 3 129.

Engine oil pressure

I illuminates red.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the

ignition is switched on.

Illuminates when the engine is
running

Caution

Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.

1. Depress clutch.

2. Select neutral gear, set shift lever
to N.

3. Move out of the flow of traffic as
quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.

4. Switch off ignition.

9 Warning

When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.

Do not remove key until vehicle
has come to a standstill, otherwise
the steering column lock could
engage unexpectedly.

Check oil level before seeking
assistance of your Holden Dealer
3 156.

Low fuel

i illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when level in fuel tank is

too low.
Catalytic converter 3 130.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system

3 160.

Immobiliser

d illuminates or continously flashes
yellow.

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Illuminates for a few seconds after the
ignition is switched on.

Fault in the electronic immobiliser
system. The engine cannot be
started.

Have the cause of the fault remedied
by your Holden Dealer.

Apply footbrake

0 Press Brake to Start Engine is
displayed on the DIC.

Displayed when brake or clutch pedal
needs to be depressed to start
vehicles with electronic key system
3 20.

Exterior light

8 illuminates green.
Illuminates when the parking lights

are on 3 81.

High beam

C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on and

during headlight flash 3 82.

Fog light

(If fitted)
> illuminates green.
Illuminates when the front fog lights

are on 3 83.

Cruise control

m illuminates white or green.

Illuminates white

The system is on.

Illuminates green

A certain speed is stored.
Cruise control 3 138

Door Ajar Light

h illuminates red or white.
It illuminates when a door or the boot

lid is open.

Information displays

Driver Information Centre

The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster
between speedometer and
tachometer.

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Different displays are used
depending on model.

Selecting functions

The menus and functions can be
selected by the buttons on the turn
signal lever.

Press the MENU button to switch
between the menus.

The menu is locked when vehicle is
moving.

The following menus can be selected:

■ Unit settings

■ Trip/Fuel Information
Depending on model, the menus can

be selected by symbols in the top line
of the display:

■ X Unit settings

■ W Trip/Fuel Information

Turn the adjuster wheel to scroll
through a menu option or to set a
numeric value.

Press the SET/CLR button to select a
function or to confirm a message.

Vehicle personalisation 3 76.
Trip computer 3 74.

Graphic Information
Display (GID) and Colour
Information Display (CID)

Depending on the vehicle
configuration the vehicle has a
Graphic Information Display (GID) or
Colour Information Display (CID). The
Display is located in the instrument
panel above the faceplate of the
Infotainment system.

Note
The Colour Information Display
(CID) is a touchscreen.

System Settings, Personalisation
3 76.

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Graphic Information Display
(GID)

Display of time, outside temperature,
date or Infotainment system (when it
is on) and settings for vehicle
personalisation.

Selecting functions
Functions and settings are accessed
via the display.

Selections are made via:

■ menus

■ function buttons and CONFIG
button of the Infotainment system

Selecting with the Infotainment
system

Select menu items via the menus and
using the Infotainment system
buttons. The CONFIG button is used
to select an item and the MENU
button to confirm.

To exit a menu, press BACK.

Colour Information Display
(CID)

The Colour Information Display (CID)
indicates:

■ time 3

60

■ outside temperature 3 60

■ date 3 60

■ Infotainment system, see
description for Infotainment system

■ navigation, see description for
Infotainment system

■ system settings

■ settings for vehicle personalisation
3 76

The type of information and how it is
displayed depend on the equipment
of the vehicle and the settings made.

Selecting menus and settings
Rotate the MENU button to scroll
through the available setup options,
press the MENU button to select.
Alternatively select by touching the
touchscreen.

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Vehicle messages

Messages are given via the Driver
Information Centre (DIC), the Info­Display or as warning and signal
buzzers. Confirm warning messages
with the SET/CLR button on the turn
signal lever.

If necessary seek the assistance of
your Holden Dealer.

Vehicle messages on the
display

Depending on the model the vehicle
messages are displayed as code
numbers.

No. Vehicle message

25 Left front turn indicator failure

26 Left rear turn indicator failure

27 Right front turn indicator failure

28 Right rear turn indicator failure

35 Replace battery in remote

control

54 Water in diesel fuel filter

55 Diesel particle filter is full

3 129

75 Service air conditioner

79 Top up engine oil 3 156

82 Change engine oil soon 3 191

84 Engine power is reduced

95 Service airbag

Depending on the model, the vehicle
messages may be displayed as text.
Follow the instructions given in the
messages.

The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:

■ Fluid levels

■ Anti-theft alarm system

■ Brakes

■ Drive systems

■ Ride control systems

■ Cruise control

■ Object detection systems

■ Lighting, bulb replacement

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■ Wiper/washer system

■ Doors, windows

■ Remote control

■ Seat belts

■ Airbag systems

■ Engine and transmission

■ Tyre pressure

■ Diesel particle filter

■ Battery

■ Electronic key system
The vehicle message No Remote

Detected is displayed when the
electronic key system does not detect
the presence of the electronic key to
start the vehicle.

Warning chimes

When starting the engine or
whilst driving

■ If seat belt is not fastened.

■ If a door or the boot lid is not fully
closed when starting off.

■ If a certain speed is exceeded with
parking brake applied.

■ If a warning code appears in the
Driver Information Centre.

■ If the parking assist detects an
object (if fitted).

When the vehicle is parked and/
or the driver's door is opened

■ When the key is in the ignition
switch.

■ With parking lights on.

Trip computer

The menus and functions can be
selected with the turn signal lever.

Turn the adjuster wheel to select one
of the submenus:

■ Trip meter

■ Average consumption

■ Range

■ Average speed

■ Instantaneous consumption

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Trip meter

Different displays are used
depending on model.

To reset, press the SET/CLR button
for a few seconds.

Average consumption

Display of average consumption. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.

To reset, press the SET/CLR button
for a few seconds.

Range

Range is calculated from current fuel
tank content and current
consumption. The display shows
average values.

After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.

When the fuel level in the tank is low
the indicator i in the fuel gauge
illuminates.

Average speed

Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.

To reset, press the SET/CLR button
for a few seconds.

Instantaneous consumption

Display of the instantaneous
consumption is displayed while the
vehicle is moving.

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Vehicle personalisation

The vehicle's parameters can be
personalised by changing the settings
in the Driver Information Centre and
in the Info-Display.

Depending on vehicle equipment
some of the functions described
below might not be available.

Note
The Info-Display and the Driver
Information Centre are both locked
when the vehicle is moving.

Settings in the Driver
Information Centre

The Unit settings can be selected by
the buttons on the turn signal lever.

Press the MENU button to select the
menu Unit.

The Unit settings menu is displayed.

Different displays are used
depending on model.

Displayed units can be changed.
Press the SET/CLR button to select

the unit setting mode.

■ Imperial

■ US

■ Metric
Turn the adjuster wheel to select 3

(Metric). Press the SET/CLR button
to confirm.

Settings in the Graphic-Info­Display

(If fitted)

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Switch the Infotainment system on
and press the CONFIG button. The
menu Settings is displayed.

To return to the Settings menu, press
CONFIG. To exit a menu, press
BACK.

The following settings can be
selected by rotating and pushing the
MENU button:

■ Languages

■ Time Date

■ Radio settings

■ Phone settings

■ Vehicle settings

In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:

Languages
Selection of the desired language.

Time Date
See Clock 3 60.

Radio settings
See Infotainment section for further
information.

Phone settings
See Infotainment section for further
information.

Vehicle settings

■ Climate and air quality
Auto fan speed: Change the default

fan speed when in auto mode.
Automatic air recirculation (if fitted):

Modifies AQS (Air Quality Sensor)
sensitivity low / high.

Auto demist: Automatic activation
of demist function.

Auto rear demist: Automatic
activation of rear heated window.

■ Comfort settings
Chime volume: Change the volume

of warning chimes.

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Rear auto wipe in reverse gear (if
fitted): Activate or deactivate
automatically switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse
gear is engaged.

■ Exterior ambient lighting
Exterior lighting by unlocking:

Activate or deactivate the entry
lighting.

Duration upon exit of vehicle:
Activate or deactivate and change
the duration of exit lighting.

■ Power door locks
Stop door lock if door open:

Activate or deactivate the function.
Auto door lock: Activate or

deactivate the automatic door
locking function, including boot lid
and fuel filler flap. Will activate and
lock doors, boot lid, fuel filler flap,
when vehicle takes off.

Auto door unlock: Change the
configuration to unlock only the
driver`s door or all doors whilst
unlocking. Will activate and unlock
doors including boot lid and fuel
filler flap when vehicle is placed in

park (Auto only). Will activate and
unlock doors including boot lid and
fuel filler flap when ignition key is
removed from the ignition barrel
(Manual only).

■ Remote locking, unlocking, starting
Remote unlock feedback: Activate

or deactivate the hazard warning
lights, lights (when dark), whilst
unlocking.

Remote lock feedback: Activate or
deactivate the hazard warning light,
lights and horn feedback whilst
locking.

Remote door unlock: Select driver's
door or all doors at unlock.

■ Restore factory settings
Restore factory settings: Reset all

settings to the default settings.

Note
For further information on changing
settings in the Graphic Information
Display (GID), please refer to the
Infotainment section 3 93.

Settings in the Colour-Info­Display

(If fitted)

The following settings can be
selected by pressing CONFIG, then
scrolling through the setup options by
rotating the MENU button and
pressing MENU to select.
Alternatively select by touching the
touchscreen.

■ Radio

■ Nav

■ Display

■ Vehicle

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■ Phone

■ Time
In the corresponding submenus the

following settings can be changed by
rotating and pressing the MENU
knob:

Radio
See Infotainment system handbook.

Nav
See Infotainment system handbook.

Display
Selectable display settings:

■ Display options
Day mode: Optimisation for

daylight conditions.
Night mode: Optimisation for

darkness.
Automatic mode: The display

changes mode depending on
outside surrounding light or, on
some models, daylights / nightlights
are always on

■ Display off: Switches off the
display.

Vehicle

■ Climate and air quality
Auto fan speed: Change the default

fan speed when in Auto mode
(high, medium or low).

Auto rear demist: Automatic
activation of rear heated window.

■ Comfort & Convenience
Chime volume: Change the volume

of warning chimes.
Rear auto wipe in reverse gear (if

fitted): Activate or deactivate
automatically switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse
gear is engaged.

■ Park assist / Collision detection
Park assist: Activate or deactivate

the ultrasonic parking assist.

■ Languages
English is displayed.

■ Exterior ambient lighting
Duration upon exit of vehicle:

Activate or deactivate and change
the duration of exit lighting.

Exterior lighting by unlocking:
Activate or deactivate the welcome
lighting.

■ Power door locks
Auto door unlock: Activate or

deactivate the automatic door
unlocking function after switching
off ignition.

Auto door lock: Activate or
deactivate the automatic door
locking function, to occur after
driving off.

Prevent doorlock while door open:
Activate or deactivate the
automatic door locking function
while a door is open.

■ Remote Lock / Unlock / Start
Remote lock feedback: Activate or

deactivate the hazard warning light,
lights and horn feedback whilst
locking.

Exterior lighting by unlocking:
Activate or deactivate the entry
lighting.

Door unlock: Change the
configuration to unlock only the

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driver's door or the whole vehicle
whilst unlocking.

Passive door unlock: Activate or
deactivate the passive door unlock
function.

Remote left in vehicle reminder:
Activate or deactivate the reminder
for left remote control in vehicle.

■ Restore factory settings
Restore factory settings: Reset all

settings to the default settings.

Phone
See Infotainment system handbook.

Time
See Clock 3 60.

Lighting 81

Lighting

Exterior lighting ............................ 81

Interior lighting ............................. 84

Lighting features .......................... 85

Exterior lighting

Light switch

Turn light switch:
AUTO = Automatic light control:

Headlights are switched
on and off automatically
depending on external
lighting conditions.

m

= Activation or deactivation

of the automatic light
control. Switch turns back
to AUTO.

8

= Parking lights

9

= Headlights and parking

lights

When switching on ignition, automatic
light control is always active.

When lights are on, 8 lights up.
Control indicator 8 3 70.

Automatic light control

82 Lighting

Automatic light control function

When the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches the headlights and taillights
on and off according to ambient light
conditions.

Automatic headlight activation
During poor lighting conditions the
headlights and taillights are switched
on.

Furthermore the headlights are
switched on if the windscreen wipers
have been activated for several
wipes.

High beam

To switch from low to high beam,
push lever.

To switch to low beam, push lever
again or pull.

9 Warning

Always switch the high beam
headlamps to low beam when you
approach oncoming vehicles or
when other vehicles ahead. High
beam headlamps can temporarily
blind other drivers, which could
result in a collision.

Headlight flash

To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.

Hazard warning flashers

Operated with the ¨ button.
The hazard warning flashers activate

automatically if the airbags deploy.

Lighting 83

Turn and lane-change
signals

lever up = left indicator
lever down = right indicator

If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the indicator is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel moves back, the
indicator is automatically deactivated.

For three flashes, e.g. when changing
lanes, press the lever until resistance
is felt and then release.

Move the lever to the resistance point
and hold for longer indication.

Switch the indicator off manually by
moving the lever to its original
position.

Front fog lights

(If fitted)

Operated with the > button.

Reversing lights

The reversing lights come on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.

Misted light covers

The inside of the light housing may
mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold
weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help switch on the
headlights.

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Interior lighting

Instrument panel
illumination control

Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted when the exterior lights
are on:

■ Instrument panel illumination

■ Steering wheel controls

■ Info-Display

■ Climate control operation elements

■ Illuminated switches

Turn knob k and hold until the desired
brightness is obtained.

Interior lights

Courtesy light

During entry and exit of the vehicle,
the courtesy lights automatically
switch on and then off after a delay. It
switches on for a short time even if the
key is withdrawn from the ignition
lock.

Operate rocker switch:

w

= automatic switching on

and off
press u = always on
press v = always off

Reading lights

Operated with s and t buttons.

Lighting 85

Lighting features

Entry lighting

Welcome lighting

Headlights, tail lights and interior
lights illuminate for a short time when
unlocking the vehicle with the remote
control. This function facilitates
retrieving the vehicle when it is dark.

The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition is turned to the
accessory position.

Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu
Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle
personalisation 3 76.

Entrance lighting

The following lights will additionally
illuminate when driver`s door is
opened:

■ All switches

■ Driver Information Centre

■ Some interior lights

Exit lighting

Headlights and tail lights illuminate
the way for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.

Switching on

1. Switch off ignition.

2. Remove ignition key.

3. Open driver's door.

4. Pull turn signal lever.

5. Close driver's door.

If the driver's door is not closed the
lights switch off after approximately 1
minute.

Activation, deactivation and duration
of lighting of this function can be
changed in the menu Settings in the
Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation
3 76.

Battery discharge
protection

Switching off electric lights

To prevent discharge of the battery
when the ignition is switched off,
some interior lights are switched off
automatically after some time.

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Infotainment system

Introduction .................................. 86

Radio ........................................... 96

CD Player .................................. 100

AUX input ................................... 103

USB port .................................... 104

Speech recognition .................... 105

Phone ........................................ 110

Introduction

General information

The Infotainment system provides
you with state-of-the-art in-car
infotainment.

For the AM and FM wavebands, the
radio is equipped with twelve
automatically assignable channel
presets. Furthermore, 36 channels
can be allocated manually
(waveband-independent).

The integrated audio player will
entertain you with audio CDs and
MP3/WMA CDs.

Furthermore, you can connect
external data storage devices, e. g.
iPodⓇ, ZuneⓇ, MP3 player or USB
stick, or a portable CD player to the
Infotainment system as further audio
sources.

The digital sound processor provides
you with several preset equaliser
modes for sound optimisation.

Optionally, the Infotainment system
can be operated using controls on the
steering wheel.

The Infotainment system can also be
equipped with a phone system.

The well-thought-out design of the
control elements, the clear displays
and the multifunctional MENU knob
enable you to control the system
easily and intuitively.

iPodⓇ is a registered trademark of
Apple Inc.

ZuneⓇ is a registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation.

BluetoothⓇ is a registered trademark
of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

Important information on
operation and traffic safety

9 Warning

The Infotainment system must be
used in a manner that ensures
safe vehicle operation at all times.
If in doubt, stop your vehicle and
operate the Infotainment system
while the vehicle is stationary.

Infotainment system 87

Radio reception

Radio reception may be disrupted by
static, noise, distortion or loss of
reception due to

■ changes in distance from the
transmitter,

■ multi-path reception due to
reflection,

■ shadowing.

Theft-deterrent feature

The Infotainment system is equipped
with an electronic security system for
the purpose of deterring thefts.

The Infotainment system therefore
functions only in your vehicle and is
worthless for a thief.

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Control elements overview

Instrument panel

Infotainment system 89

1 m knob .................................. 90

Press: switch on/off

Infotainment system .............. 90

Turn: adjust volume .............. 90

2 Station buttons 1...6 .............. 96

Long press: save station ....... 96

Short press: select station ....96

3 Radio: search backward ....... 96

CD/MP3/WMA: skip track

backward ............................. 101

4 CD/MP3/WMA: start/

pause replay ....................... 103

5 Radio: search forward ........... 96

CD/MP3/WMA: skip track

forward ................................ 101

6 CLOCK .................................. 60

If Infotainment system
switched off: display time

and date ................................ 60

If Infotainment system
switched on: change

setting for time and date ....... 60

7 INFO ..................................... 88

Additional, situation-

dependent information .......... 88

8 TONE .................................... 93

Tone settings ........................ 93

9 AS ......................................... 96

Automatic memory levels ...... 96

Short press: select

autostore list .......................... 96

Long press: save stations

automatically ......................... 96

10 BACK .................................... 91

Menu: one level back ............ 91

11 CD ejection ......................... 101

12 MENU knob ........................... 91

Central control for

selection and navigation in

menus ................................... 91

13 FAV ....................................... 97

Favourite lists (preset

radio stations) ....................... 97

14 Phone / Mute ...................... 110

Open telephone main menu 114

Activate/deactivate mute ....... 90

15 CONFIG ................................ 95

System settings ..................... 95

16 CD slot ................................ 101

17 CD/AUX .............................. 103

Start CD/MP3/WMA

replay or change audio

source ................................. 103

18 BAND .................................... 96

Activate radio or change

waveband .............................. 96

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Steering wheel audio controls

1 Short press: take phone call 110

or dial number in call list .....114

or activate speech

recognition (if available) ...... 105

Long press: show call list .... 114

or deactivate speech

recognition (if available) ...... 105

2 SRC (Source) ........................ 90

Press: select audio source .... 90

If radio active: turn
upwards/downwards to
select next/previous

preset radio station ............... 96

If CD player active: turn
upwards/downwards to
select next/previous CD/

MP3/WMA track .................. 101

If Phone system active:
turn upwards/downwards
to select next/previous

entry in call list .................... 114

If Phone system active and
calls waiting: turn
upwards/downwards to

switch between calls ........... 114

3 Increase volume .................... 90

4 Reduce volume ..................... 90

5 Short press: end/decline

call ....................................... 114

or close call list .................... 114

or activate/deactivate mute ...90

or deactivate speech

recognition (if available) ...... 105

Usage

Control elements

The Infotainment system is operated
via function buttons, multifunctional
knobs and menus that are shown on
the display.

Inputs are made optionally via:

■ the central control unit in the

instrument panel 3 88

■ controls on the steering wheel.

■ the speech recognition system (if

available) 3 105

Switching the Infotainment
system on or off

Press the X knob briefly. After
switching on, the last selected
Infotainment source will be active.

Automatic switch-off
If the Infotainment system has been
switched on using the X knob when
the ignition was switched off, it will
switch off again automatically
10 minutes after the last user input.

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Setting the volume

Turn the X knob. The current setting
is shown on the display.

When the Infotainment system is
switched on, the last selected volume
is set, if that volume is lower than the
maximum start up volume.

The maximum start up volume can be
set separately 3 95.

Note
The maximum startup volume only
occurs after an ignition cycle.

Speed compensated volume
When speed compensated volume is
activated, 3 95 the volume is
adapted automatically to make up for
the road and wind noise as you drive.

Mute
Press the y\ @ button (if Phone
system available: press for a few
seconds) to mute the audio sources.

To cancel mute again: turn the X
knob or press the y\ @ button again
(if Phone system available: press for
a few seconds).

Volume limitation at high
temperatures

At very high temperatures inside the
vehicle, the Infotainment system
limits the maximum adjustable
volume. If necessary, the volume is
decreased automatically.

Modes of operation

Radio
Press the BAND button to open the
radio main menu or to change
between the different wavebands.

Press the MENU knob to open a
submenu with options for station
selection.

Detailed description of the radio
functions 3 96.

Audio players
Press the CD/AUX button to open the
CD, USB, iPodⓇ or AUX menus (if
available) or to swap between these
menus.

Press the MENU knob to open a
submenu with options for track
selection.

Detailed description of:

■ CD player functions 3 100

■ AUX input functions 3 103

■ USB port functions 3 104

Phone
(if Phone system available)

Press the y\ @ button to open the
telephone menu.

Press the MENU knob to open a
submenu with options for the input or
selection of numbers.

Detailed description of the phone
system's functions 3 110.

Basic operation

MENU knob

The MENU knob is the central control
element for the menus.

Turn

■ to mark a menu option

■ to set a numeric value

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Press

■ to select or activate the marked
option

■ to confirm a set value

■ to switch a system function on/off

BACK button

Press the button briefly to:

■ exit a menu

■ return from a submenu to the next
higher menu level

Examples of menu operation

Selecting an option

Turn the MENU knob to move the
cursor (= coloured background) to the
desired option.

Press the MENU knob to select the
marked option.

Submenus
An arrow on the right-hand edge of
the menu indicates that after
selection of the option, a submenu
with further options will be opened.

Activating a setting

Turn the MENU knob to mark the
desired setting.

Press the MENU knob to activate the
setting.

Setting a value

Turn the MENU knob to change the
current value of the setting.

Press the MENU knob to confirm the
set value.

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Switching a function on or off

Turn the MENU knob to mark the
function to be switched on or off.

Press the MENU knob to switch
between the settings On and Off.

Entering a character sequence

For the input of character sequences,
e.g. telephone numbers:

Turn the MENU knob to select the
desired character.

Press the MENU knob to confirm the
selected character.

Using the BACK button, the last
character in the character sequence
can be deleted.

Tone settings

In the tone settings menu, the tone
characteristics can be set differently
for each radio waveband and each
audio player source.

Press the TONE button to open the
tone menu.

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Setting bass, middle and treble

Select Bass:, Midrange: or Treble:.
Set the desired value for the selected

option.

Setting the volume distribution
between front - rear

Select Fader:.
Set the desired value.

Setting the volume distribution
between right - left

Select Balance:.
Set the desired value.

Setting an individual setting to
"0"

Select the desired option and press
and hold the MENU knob for a few
seconds.

Setting all settings to "0" or "Off"

Press and hold

the TONE button for a

few seconds.

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Optimizing the tone for the style
of music

Select EQ: (Equaliser).
The displayed options offer optimised

bass, middle and treble presettings
for the relevant style of music.

Select the desired option.

Volume settings

Maximum startup volume

Press the CONFIG button to open the
system settings menu.

Select Radio settings and then
Maximum startup volume.

Set the desired value.

Speed compensated volume

Press the CONFIG button to open the
system settings menu.

Select Radio settings and then Auto
volume control.

Speed compensated volume can be
deactivated or the degree of volume
adaptation can be selected in the
menu displayed.

Select the desired option.

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Radio

Usage

Control buttons

The most important buttons for
control of the radio are as follows:

■ BAND: Activate radio

■ t v: Station search

■ AS: Autostore lists

■ FAV: Favourite lists

■ 1...6: Preset buttons

Activating the radio

Press the BAND button to open the
radio main menu.

The station last played will be
received.

Selecting the waveband

Press the BAND button once or
several times to select the desired
waveband.

The station last played in that
waveband will be received.

Station search

Automatic station search

Briefly press button t or v to play
the next station in the station memory.

Manual station search

Press button t or v for a few
seconds to start a search for the next
receivable station in the current
waveband.

When the required frequency has
been reached the station is played
automatically.

Note
Manual station search: If the radio
does not find a station, it switches
automatically to a more sensitive
search level. If it still does not find a
station, the frequency that was last
active is set again.

Manual station tuning

Turn the MENU knob and set the
optimal reception frequency on the
pop-up frequency display.

Autostore lists

The stations that can be received best
in a waveband can be searched for
and stored automatically via the
autostore function.

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Note
The currently received station is
marked by i.

Each waveband has 2 autostore lists
(AS 1, AS 2). 6 stations can be stored
in each autostore list.

Automatic station storing

Keep the AS button pressed until an
autostore message is displayed. The
12 strongest stations in the current
waveband will be stored in the 2
autostore lists.

To abort the autostore procedure,
press the MENU knob.

Storing stations manually

Stations can also be stored manually
in the autostore lists.

Set the station to be stored.
Briefly press the AS button to open an

autostore list or to switch to another
autostore list.

To store the station in a list position:
press the corresponding station
button 1...6 until a confirmation
message is displayed.

Note
Manually stored stations are
overwritten in an automatic station
storing process.

Retrieving a station

Briefly press the AS button to open an
autostore list or to switch to another
autostore list.

Briefly press one of the station
buttons 1...6 to open the station at the
corresponding list position.

Favourite lists

Stations of all wavebands can be
stored manually in the favourite lists.

6 stations can be stored in each
favourite list. The number of available
favourite lists can be set (see below).

Note
The currently received station is
marked by i.

Storing a station

Set the station to be stored.
Briefly press the FAV button to open

a favourite list or to switch to another
favourite list.

To store the station in a list position:
press the corresponding station
button 1...6 until a confirmation
message is displayed.

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Retrieving a station

Briefly press the FAV button to open
a favourite list or to switch to another
favourite list.

Briefly press one of the station
buttons 1...6 to open the station at the
corresponding list position.

Defining the number of available
favourite lists

Press the CONFIG button.
Select Radio settings and then Radio

favourites.
Select the desired number of

available favourite lists.

Waveband menus

Alternative facilities for station
selection are available via waveband
specific menus.

With the radio main menu active
press the MENU knob to open the
relevant waveband menu.

Note
The following FM-specific displays
are shown as examples.

Favourites list

Select Favourites list. All stations
saved in the favourites lists are
displayed.

Select the required station.

Note
The currently received station is
marked by i.

Stationslists

Select AM stations list or FM stations
list.

All receivable AM/FM stations in the
current reception area are displayed.

Note
If no station list has been created
beforehand, the Infotainment
system performs an automatic
station search.