holden Spark (2016) Owner's Manual

MP SPARK

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Contents

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

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 16

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 49

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 119

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Service and Maintenance . . . . . 189

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 196

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

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2 Introduction

Introduction

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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

.

This manual describes all
options and features available
for this model. Certain

descriptions, including those
for display and menu
functions, may not apply to
your vehicle due to model
variant, special equipment or
accessories.

.

The "In brief" section will give
you an initial overview.

.

The table of contents at the
beginning of this manual and
within each section 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.

.

Display messages and interior
labelling are written in bold
letters.

.

The Bluetooth
logo are registered trademarks
and are owned by the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc.

.

®

iPod

and iPhone®are
registered trademarks of
Apple Inc.

®

word mark and

• Apple CarPlay™ is a trademark

of Apple Inc.

• Android Auto™ is a trademark

of Google Inc.

Introduction 3

Danger, Warning, and Caution

Danger

{

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

Warning

{

Text marked { Warning provides
information on risk of accident or
injury. Disregarding this
information may lead to injury.

Caution

Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage
to the vehicle. Disregarding this
information may lead to vehicle
damage.

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4 Introduction

2 NOTES

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In Brief 5

In Brief

Initial Drive Information

Vehicle unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . 7

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . 8

Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 9

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 12

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Initial Drive
Information

Vehicle unlocking

Press K to unlock the doors and
tailgate. Open the doors by pulling
the handles.

The hazard warning flashers will
flash twice.

To open the tailgate, push the
touchpad switch under the tailgate
moulding.

Remote Control 0 18,

Central Locking System 0 20,

Boot 0 24.

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6 In Brief

Seat Adjustment

Seat positioning

1. Move the seat forwards or
backwards by lifting the bar at
the front and sliding the seat.

2. Release the bar to engage the
latch.

Try to move the seat back and
forth to ensure the seat is
locked in place.

Seat Position 0 32, Seat
Adjustment 0 32.

Seat backrests

1. Recline the seatback by pulling
the lever.

2. Adjust the angle and release
the lever.

3. Allow the seat to engage
audibly.

Note

Do not lean on the seat when
adjusting.

Seat Position 0 32, Seat
Adjustment 0 32.

Seat height

Pump the lever on the outside of the
seat cushion.

1. Push the lever down several
times to lower the seat
cushion.

2. Pull the lever up several times
to raise the seat cushion.

Seat Position 0 32, Seat
Adjustment 0 32.

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In Brief 7

Head Restraint Adjustment

.

Lift the head restraint up to
raise.

.

Push the locking button and
push the head restraint down to
lower.

.

Push the locking buttons on
each head restraint post and pull
the head restraint up to remove.

Safety Belts

1. Withdraw the belt from the reel.

2. Pull the metal tongue across
your body into the buckle, until
it clicks into place.

3. Tension the lap belt regularly
while driving by tugging the
shoulder belt.

Seat Position 0 32,

Seat Belts 0 35,

Airbag System 0 38.

Mirror Adjustment

Interior Mirror

To reduce headlamp glare from
following vehicles, push the lever
towards the front of the vehicle.

Manual Rearview Mirror 0 27.

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8 In Brief

Exterior Mirrors

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

Power Mirrors 0 26.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Warning

{

1. To unlock, move the
lever down.

2. Adjust the steering wheel.

3. To lock, move the lever up.

4. Ensure the steering wheel is
locked in position before
driving.

Do not attempt to adjust the
steering wheel while driving.

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Instrument Panel Overview

In Brief 9

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1. Side air vents, see Adjustable
Air Vents 0 117.

2. Front Airbag System 0 39.

3. Centre air vents, see
Adjustable Air Vents 0 117.

4. Infotainment system, see
Introduction 0 78.

5. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 74.

6. Engine start/stop button, see
Ignition Positions 0 121.

7. Windscreen wiper, Windscreen
washer system, rear wiper, rear
washer system, see Windshield
Wiper/Washer 0 51.

8. Cruise Control 0 139.

9. Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators, see
Speedometer 0 54.

10. Horn 0 50.

Airbag System 0 38.

11. Steering Wheel Controls 0 50.

12. Turn and lane-change signals,
headlight flash, low beam and
high beam, see Turn and

Lane-Change Signals 0 74.

Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0 73.

13. Light switch, see Exterior Lamp
Controls 0 73.

14. Traction Control System
(TCS) 0 134.

15. Bonnet 0 149.

16. Ignition switch with steering
wheel lock, see Ignition
Positions 0 121.

17. Accelerator pedal.

18. Brake pedal.

19. Steering Wheel
Adjustment 0 50.

20. Clutch pedal.

21. Power Outlets 0 53.

22. Shift lever, Manual

Transmission 0 130, Automatic
Transmission 0 126.

23. USB/Auxiliary socket.

24. Air Conditioning System 0 114.

25. Glove Box 0 46.

Exterior Lighting

Turn light switch.

9 : Turns all lamps and lights off.

Note

When the engine is running the
DRLs will be on.

; (Park lamps) : Turns on the

park lamps, number plate lamps and
instrument panel lighting.

2 (Headlamps) : Turns on the

headlamps and all park lamps,
when the ignition is turned on.

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In Brief 11

# (Front Fog Lamps) : Press to

turn the fog lamps on or off. An
indicator light on the instrument
cluster comes on when the fog
lamps are on.

Exterior Lamp Controls 0 73.

Headlight flash, high beam and
low beam

To activate high beam:

1. Turn the headlamps on.

2. Push the lever forwards.

The high beam indicator
lamp

3 illuminates on the

instrument cluster.

To return to low beam:

1. Pull the lever rearwards.

To flash the headlamps:

1. With the headlamps off, pull
the lever rearwards. The lamps
stay on for as long as the lever
is held.

Turn and lane-change signals

1. Push the lever in the direction
the steering wheel is turned.

A green arrow on the
instrument cluster flashes when
the lamps are in operation.

Turn and Lane-Change
Signals 0 74.

Hazard warning flashers

Press | to turn the hazard warning

flasher on or off, when the ignition is
in any position.

All turn signals flash continuously.

Use the hazard warning flasher if
the vehicle becomes a traffic
hazard, day or night.

Hazard Warning Flashers 0 74.

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12 In Brief

Horn

Press a.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windscreen wiper

1x : Misting function

OFF : Off

INT : Intermittent operation

LO : Continuous wipe, slow speed

HI : Continuous wipe, fast speed

Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 51,

Wiper Blade Replacement 0 157.

Windscreen washer

Pull the lever towards you to wash
the windscreen.

Washer fluid is sprayed onto the
windscreen and the wipers
cycle once.

Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 51,

Washer Fluid 0 154.

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To operate the rear window wiper,
push the switch at the end of the
lever.

INT : Intermittent wipes, push in at
the top of the button.

OFF : To turn the wipers off, place
the switch in the OFF position.

ON : Continuous wipes, push in at
the bottom of the button.

Push the lever forwards.

Washer fluid is sprayed onto the
rear window and the wiper cycles
for a few strokes.

Rear Window Wiper/Washer 0 52.

Climate Controls

Controls

Rear window wiper

Rear window washer

E : To the instrument panel vents.
) : To the instrument panel vents

and floor vents.

[ : To the floor vents. A small

amount of air is directed to the
windscreen, outer instrument panel
vents and side window demist
vents.

- : Between the windscreen and

floor vents, some to the outer
instrument panel vents and side
window demist vents.

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14 In Brief

0 : To the windscreen and side

window demist vents, with a small
amount of the air to the outer
instrument panel vents.

Air Conditioning System 0 114.

Automatic Transmission 0 126.

Manual transmission

Transmission

Automatic transmission

Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
press clutch pedal and engage
the gear.

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

P : Park

R : Reverse

N : Neutral

D : Drive

L : Low

Manual Transmission 0 130.

Starting the Engine

Check before starting off

.

Tyre pressure and condition.
Tyre Pressure 0 171.

.

Engine oil level and fluid levels.
Engine Oil 0 152.

.

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

.

Proper position of mirrors, seats,
and seat belts. Convex Mirrors

0 26, Seat Position 0 32,
Three-Point Seat Belt 0 36.

.

Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.

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Starting the engine

Vehicles with ignition switch

.

Turn key to position 1.

.

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

.

Press the clutch pedal (manual)
or brake pedal (auto).

.

Automatic transmission in P
or N.

.

Do not operate accelerator
pedal.

Turn key to position 3 and
release. Starting the
Engine 0 122.

Vehicles with electronic key
system

.

Have the electronic key inside
the vehicle.

.

Press the brake pedal.

.

Automatic transmission in P
or N.

.

Do not operate the accelerator
pedal.

.

Press the Engine Start/Stop
button.

.

Engine starts after a short delay.

In Brief 15

Starting the Engine 0 122.

Parking

1. Apply the park brake.

2. Automatic transmission: Select
position P.

3. Shut all windows.

4. Turn the ignition off and
remove the key.

5. Press

Q on the key to lock all

doors.

Anti-theft Alarm System 0 25.

Control of a Vehicle 0 119.

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Keys, Doors, and

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Memorised Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Central Locking System . . . . . . . 20

Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Doors

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Vehicle Security

Anti-theft Alarm System . . . . . . . . 25

Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 27

Windows

Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Heated Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . 29

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Keys and Locks

Keys

Type 1

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Type 2

The key operates all locks and the
ignition.

.

Press

Q to lock the doors and

the tailgate.

.

Central Locking System 0 20.

K to unlock the doors and

Press
the tailgate.

The key code number is specified
on a detachable tag.

Type 1 key

1. Press the button to extend the
key blade.

2. To retract the key blade, press
the button and fold the blade
into the key.

The key engages audibly.

Replacement keys

If a key is lost, a replacement can
be ordered through any Holden
Dealer by quoting the key code
number.

Type 2 key

Press button on the side of the
transmitter to remove the key blade.

Do not pull the key out without
pressing the button.

About the keys

.

The remote control has a range
of approximately 25 metres.

.

The range depends on the
charge of the key battery, on
ambient conditions, the key's
location and the area
between them.

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.

Take care that no button is
pressed unintentionally,
especially when the vehicle is
out of sight.

.

Protect from moisture and high
temperatures.

The key buttons may not work if:

.

More than 25 metres from the
vehicle.

.

Battery voltage is too low.

.

The key buttons are operated
repeatedly while not in range of
the vehicle.

.

The central locking system is
operated at frequent intervals.

.

The power supply is interrupted
for a short time.

.

The vehicle is parked near
strong radio activity.

Note

.

Avoid dropping the key.

.

Do not place heavy objects on
the key.

.

Keep the key away from water
and direct sunlight.

.

If the key gets wet, wipe it with a
soft cloth.

Remote Control

Remote control battery
replacement

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

Battery replacement

Caution

Avoid touching the flat surfaces of
the battery, the circuit board and
other components inside the
remote control with bare fingers.
Handling will shorten battery life.

As soon as the range of the remote
control reduces, replace the battery.

Type 1 key

Use CR2032 (or equivalent) battery.

1. Open the cover.

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2. Remove the used battery
without touching other
components.

3. Install the new battery with the
negative side (-) facing down.

4. Replace the back cover.

5. Check key operation.

Type 2 key

Note

Take care that no parts fall out.

3. Carefully lift the battery up
using a flat tool.

4. Remove the battery.

5. Insert the new battery, positive
side toward the back cover.

Replace with a CR2032 or
equivalent battery.

6. Replace the back cover.
Ensure it clips in place
securely.

7. Check key operation.

Remote control
synchronisation

After replacing the battery, unlock
the door with the key in the driver’s
door lock. The remote control will be
synchronised when the ignition is

1. Press button on the side of the
transmitter to remove the key
blade.

2. Reinsert the key blade
approximately 5 mm and rotate
the key blade to remove the
back cover, as shown.

switched on.

Electronic key system

Enables a keyless operation of the
following functions:

.

Central Locking System 0 20.

.

Boot 0 24.

.

Starting the Engine 0 122.

The electronic key simply needs to
be on the driver’s person.

Additionally the electronic key
includes the functionality of the
remote control. Remote
Control 0 18.

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

Note

Do not put the electronic key in the
load compartment or in front of the
Info-Display.

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 a message in the Driver
Information centre. Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 0 63.

Battery replacement. Remote
Control 0 18.

Electronic key synchronisation

The electronic key synchronises
itself automatically during every
starting procedure.

Fault

If the central locking cannot be
operated or the engine cannot be
started, the cause may be one of
the following:

.

Fault in electronic key

.

Electronic key out of reception
range

.

Battery voltage too low

.

Overload of the central locking
system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time

.

Interference from higher-power
radio waves from other sources

To rectify the cause of the fault,
change the position of the
electronic key.

Central Locking System 0 20.

Starting the vehicle with a low
transmitter battery. Starting the
Engine 0 122.

Memorised Settings

Whenever the key is removed from
the ignition switch, or for vehicles
with electronic key system, after the
engine start/stop button is pressed
off, the following settings may be
automatically memorised by the key:

.

lighting

.

infotainment system

.

central locking system

.

comfort settings

A precondition is that
Personalisation by driver is
activated in the Settings menu in the
infotainment system.

This must be set for each key used.

Vehicle Personalisation 0 69.

Central Locking System

Doors may be locked and unlocked
by pushing buttons on:

.

The driver ’s door armrest

.

The key, from inside or outside
the vehicle

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Front door exterior handles
(vehicles with electronic key
system)

Note

In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.

Note

The driver ’s door must be closed for
the central locking system to work.

Unlocking

Press K.

All doors unlock.

The hazard lamps flash twice.

The setting can be changed in the
Vehicle settings menu in the
infotainment system.

Vehicle Personalisation 0 69.

The setting can be saved for the
key being used.

Memorised Settings 0 20.

Locking

Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.

Press Q.

All doors lock.

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The hazard lamps flash once.

If the driver’s door is not closed
properly, the central locking system
will not work.

Central locking button

Locks or unlocks all doors and the
tailgate from the driver’s door.

Electronic key system
operation

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

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Unlocking

Press the button on either front door
handle. The doors and tailgate are
unlocked.

The unlocking mode can be set in
the Settings menu in the
infotainment system.

Vehicle Personalisation 0 69.

The setting can be saved for the
electronic key being used.

Memorised Settings 0 20.

Locking

Press the button on either front door
handle. The doors and tailgate are
locked.

The system only locks if:

.

it has been more than 5 seconds
since unlocking, or

.

the unlock button has been
pressed twice within
5 seconds, or

.

any door has been opened and
then all doors are closed.

If the driver’s door is not closed
properly or the electronic key
remains in the vehicle, locking will
not be permitted and a warning tone
sounds three times.

If there have been two or more
electronic keys in the vehicle and
the ignition was on once, the doors
will be locked even if just one
electronic key is taken out of the
vehicle.

Unlocking and opening the
tailgate

The tailgate and the doors can be
unlocked by pressing the button
under the tailgate moulding when
electronic key is in range.

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Fault in remote control system

Unlocking

1. Insert the key into the driver’s
door by turning the key towards
the front of the vehicle.

2. Switch on the ignition and
press the central locking button
on the driver’s door armrest to
unlock all doors and the
tailgate.

Locking

1. Push the central locking button
on the driver’s door armrest.

2. Close the driver’s door and
lock from the outside with the
key. Insert the key and turn
towards the rear of the vehicle.

Fault in central locking system

Unlocking

Manually unlock the driver’s door by
turning the key in the lock. The
other doors can be opened
individually by lifting the locking
knob on each window sill. The
tailgate cannot be opened.

Safety Locks

Child Safety Door Locks

Warning

{

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

To prevent the rear doors from
being opened from the inside, move
the lever to the lock position.

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Caution

Do not apply excessive force to
the inside door handle while the
child safety door lock is activated.
Damage may occur.

To open a rear door when the child
security door lock is activated,
unlock the door and open the door
from the outside.

To cancel the child security door
lock, move the lever to the unlock
position.

Doors

Boot

Tailgate

Opening

To open the tailgate, with all doors
unlocked, press the touchpad switch
on the underside of the tailgate
moulding and lift up.

Central Locking System 0 20.

Closing

Use the inside pull handle to lower
and close the tailgate.

Do not press the touchpad switch
while closing the tailgate as it will
unlock again.

Central Locking System 0 20.

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General hints for operating
tailgate

Vehicle Security

Anti-theft Alarm System

Danger

{

Do not drive with the tailgate
open or ajar, e.g. when
transporting bulky objects.
Dangerous exhaust fumes may
enter the vehicle. To avoid injury
and/or damage to the vehicle,
before closing the tailgate check
the contact area is unobstructed.

Caution

Before opening the tailgate, check
the area above and behind for
obstructions, to avoid damage to
the tailgate.

Note

Adding heavy accessories to the
tailgate may affect its ability to
remain open.

It monitors:

.

doors, tailgate, bonnet

.

ignition

Unlocking the vehicle deactivates
both systems simultaneously.

A 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,
tailgate or bonnet not completely
closed, or system fault.

Deactivation

Remote control: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing

anti-theft alarm system.

Electronic key system: Unlocking
the vehicle by pressing the button
on a front door handle deactivates
the anti-theft system.

K deactivates

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The system is not deactivated when
unlocking the driver’s door with the
key or with the central locking
button in the passenger
compartment.

Alarm

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

The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated by pressing

switching on the ignition.

K or

Immobiliser

The immobiliser prevents
unauthorised engine starting.

The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch,
or for vehicles with electronic key
system, after the engine start/stop
button is pressed off.

If control indicator
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 control indicator
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a Holden dealer.

Note

The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on
the anti-theft alarm system. Central

Locking System 0 20, Anti-theft
Alarm System 0 25.

Immobiliser Light 0 62.

A flashes when

A continues

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

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 left (L) or
right (R). Then swivel the control to
adjust the mirror.

In position 0 no mirror is selected.

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Folding Mirrors

When the vehicle is parked, the
mirrors may be folded flat against
the side of the vehicle.

Warning

{

Always extend mirrors outwards
when driving to increase visibility.
Do not drive while either exterior
mirror is folded against the
vehicle.

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror

To reduce headlamp glare from
following vehicles, push the lever
towards the front of the vehicle.

Note

The rear view clarity is reduced
when the mirror is set to the
anti-glare position.

Return the lever back to its original
position as soon as the glare has
disappeared.

Windows

Manual Windows

The vehicle may have manual rear
door windows.

Windows can be opened or closed
by turning the window winders.

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Power Windows

Warning

{

Before operating the power
windows, check they are free of
obstructions and that passengers
and pets are not in the proximity
of the moving window.

The power windows can be
operated when the ignition is on.

Operation

Push and hold or pull and hold the
required button to raise or lower a
window.

The window stops moving as soon
as the button is released.

Auto up/down

The vehicle may have an auto up/
down function.

To fully open the driver’s door
window automatically, press the
switch fully down. To fully close the
window automatically, pull the
switch fully up. In automatic
operation, the window will fully open
or close even if you let go of the
switch.

To stop the window at the desired
position while the window is in
operation, pull up or press down
and release the switch to the
opposite direction of the movement.

Safety function

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

Overload

If the windows are repeatedly
operated at short intervals, window
operation may be disabled for
some time.

Initialising the power windows

If the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery),
activate the window electronics as
follows:

1. Close doors.

2. Switch on ignition.

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

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Child safety system for rear

Heated Rear Window

windows

1. Start the engine.

Press switch v to deactivate rear
power windows.

To activate press

Do not leave keys or children
unattended in the vehicle.
Children may operate the
switches and become trapped in
the windows. Serious injury or
death may occur from misuse of
power windows.

{

v again.

Warning

2. Press

The heating is switched off
automatically after a few minutes or
by pressing the button again.

+.

Sun Visors

The sun visors may be folded down
or folded outwards over the side
window to prevent glare.

.

The sun visors may have
mirrors.

.

Close the mirror cover when
driving.

Warning

{

Do not place the sun visor in such
a position that it reduces visibility
of the roadway, traffic or other
objects.

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Roof

Sunroof

Warning

{

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

Keep a close eye on the movable
parts when operating them.

Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.

The sunroof can be operated with
ignition on.

Raise

Hold switch 1 pressed until the
sunroof is raised at the rear.

Open

From raised position, press and
release switch 1: the sunroof is
opened automatically to the end
position. To stop movement before
end position, operate the switch
once more.

Close

Hold switch 2 pressed from any
position until sunroof is closed
completely. Releasing the switch
stops movement in any position.

Note

If the outside surface of the sunroof
is wet, tilt the roof first to allow the
water to run off and then open
sunroof.

Do not affix any stickers to sunroof.

Sunblind

The sunblind is manually operated.

Close or open the sunblind by
sliding.

When the sunroof is opened, the
sunblind also opens.

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Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Front Seats

Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Rear Seats

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Head Restraints

{

This safety feature is not intended
as a headrest. It is solely for the
reduction of whiplash neck
movement in an accident
involving your vehicle.

The centre of the head restraint
should be at eye level, never at
neck level.

Seat Belts

Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Three-Point Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . 36

Airbag System

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Front Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Side Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Curtain Airbag System . . . . . . . . . 41

Child Restraints

Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 42

Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 44

ISOFIX Child Restraint

Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Top-Tether Child Restraint

Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Warning

Height adjustment

Front head restraints

.

Lift the head restraint up to
raise.

.

Push the locking button and
push the head restraint down to
lower.

.

Push the locking buttons on
each head restraint post and pull
the head restraint up to remove.

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Rear head restraints

Front Seats

Seat Position

Warning

{

To avoid reducing the
effectiveness of seat belts,
seatbacks should only be upright
or at most semi-reclined when the
vehicle is moving.

.

Lift the head restraint up to
raise.

.

Push the locking button and
push the head restraint down to
lower.

.

Push the locking buttons on
each head restraint post and pull
the head restraint up to remove.

Note

The seat may need to be folded
forward to provide enough
clearance.

.

Sit centrally in the seat.

.

Use the backrest and cushion
for support.

.

Adjust the seat so that your legs
are slightly angled when against
the pedals.

.

Adjust the backrest angle to
easily reach the steering wheel
with arms slightly bent. Steering
Wheel Adjustment 0 50.

.

Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest
when turning the steering wheel.

.

Adjust the head restraint. Head
Restraints 0 31.

.

Slide the passenger seat as far
back as possible.

Seat Adjustment

Danger

{

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

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Warning

{

Do not adjust the driver's seat
when the vehicle is moving as the
seat could move suddenly
causing the driver to lose control.

Seat positioning

1. Move the seat forwards or
backwards by lifting the bar at
the front and sliding the seat.

2. Release the bar to engage the
latch.

Try to move the seat back and
forth to ensure the seat is
locked in place.

Seat backrests

1. Recline the seatback by pulling
the lever.

2. Adjust the angle and release
the lever.

3. Allow the seat to engage
audibly.

Note

Do not lean on the seat when
adjusting.

Seat height

Pump the lever on the outside of the
seat cushion.

1. Push the lever down several
times to lower the seat
cushion.

2. Pull the lever up several times
to raise the seat cushion.

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Rear Seats

Folding down rear seatbacks

Danger

{

Ensure the rear seatbacks are
securely in place.

Do not pull the release button on
the top of the seatback while the
vehicle is moving. This could
cause damage or injuries to the
occupants.

Do not allow passengers to sit on
the folded seatbacks while the
vehicle is in motion. Unrestrained
luggage or passengers on a
folded seatback could be thrown
within or ejected from the vehicle
in a sudden stop or accident.

Caution

Do not trap the seat belt when
returning the seatback to the
upright position.

To fold the rear seatbacks down
separately:

1. Slide the front seat forwards.

2. Adjust the front seatback to an
upright position.

3. Remove the rear seat head
restraints.

Head Restraints 0 31.

4. Pull up the front of the rear
seat cushion to release it.

5. Guide the rear of the rear seat
cushion to an upright position.

6. Pull the release knob on top of
the rear seatback upwards.

7. Fold the rear seatback
forwards and down.

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8. Insert the rear seat head
restraints into the pockets.

9. Adjust the front seats to the
desired position.

To return the seatback to the upright
position:

1. Lift the seatback upwards and
reinstall the rear head
restraints.

2. Make sure the seat belts are
clear of the latch and push the
seatback firmly back into place.

3. Place the rear part of the seat
cushion in its original position.

Note

Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught under the seat
cushion.

4. Push the front part of the seat
cushion down firmly until it
latches.

Seat Belts

{

Seat belts 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.

Warning

(Continued)

Warning (Continued)

Seat belts 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.

Care should be taken to avoid
contamination of the webbing with
polishes, oils and chemicals, and
particularly battery acid.

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 seat
belt adjusting devices from
operating to remove slack,

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Warning (Continued)

or prevent the seat belt assembly
from being adjusted to remove
slack.

The belts lock during heavy
acceleration or deceleration for
the safety of the occupants.

Belt force limiters

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

Belt tensioners

In the event of a front, side or rear
collision of a certain severity, the
driver’s and/or passengers’ seat
belts are tightened.

Warning

{

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

When the belt tensioners have been
deployed,

instrument cluster. Safety Belt
Reminders 0 58.

Triggered belt tensioners must be
replaced.

Belt tensioners are only
triggered once.

Do not attach or install objects
that may interfere with the
operation of the belt tensioners.

9 illuminates on the

Warning

{

Warning (Continued)

Do not make any modifications to
belt tensioner components.

Three-Point Seat Belt

Fitting

The belt should not be twisted.
It should lie flat and fit firmly across
your hips.

1. Withdraw the belt from the reel.

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3. Tension the lap belt regularly
while driving by tugging the
shoulder belt.

Do not place objects such as
handbags or mobile phones
between the belt and your body.

{

Warning

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

Removing

2. Pull the metal tongue across
your body into the buckle, until
it clicks into place.

1. Press the release button on the
buckle.

2. Allow the belt to retract.

3. Check that it fully retracts
without twisting or turning.

Seat belt use during
pregnancy

{

The lap belt must be positioned
as low as possible across the
pelvis to prevent pressure on the
abdomen.

Warning

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 seat belt.

A pregnant woman should wear a
three point belt with the lap portion
of the belt worn as low as possible
below the rounding of their stomach,
throughout the pregnancy.

Seat belt care

Warning

{

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.

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Replacing seat belts after a
crash

Warning

{

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.

Airbag System

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

Danger

{

Do not make any modifications to
the airbag system.

The driver should sit back as far
as possible while still maintaining
control of the vehicle. Sitting too
close to the airbag can cause
death or serious injury when it
inflates.

Always wear a seat belt.

Warning

{

WARNING – EXTREME
HAZARD!

Do not use a rearward facing
child restraint on a seat protected
by an airbag in front of it!

Warning (Continued)

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

Remember that it is safest for
children to be seated in the rear
seats.

(Continued)

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Warning

{

Airbags are part of the
supplemental restraint system
(SRS) as they assist, but do not
replace seat belts. Airbags do not
deploy in every accident. Various
factors dictate whether they
deploy including speed, angle of
collision and object hit. Airbags
are not designed to inflate if the
vehicle is hit from the rear or is
involved in a rollover. Seat belts
must be worn by all passengers
whenever the vehicle is moving.

Airbags inflate with great force.
If you are too close to an inflating
airbag it may cause injury.

Seat belts help keep you in
position for airbag inflation in the
event of a collision.

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 are identified
by the word AIRBAG.

Warning

{

The horn pad must not be
covered with adhesive or any
other material.

The driver should adjust the seat
as far rearward as possible while
still maintaining control of the
vehicle.

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Warning

{

Do not place any objects on or
over the instrument panel or
between an airbag and yourself.

Do not hang anything from the
sun visor or mirror.

Passengers must not rest their
feet on the instrument panel.

Front airbags will inflate in certain
severe frontal or near frontal
impacts. Front airbags are not

designed to inflate if the vehicle is
struck from the side, rear or in
rollovers. Always wear a seat belt.

Side Airbag System

The side airbags deploy in most, but
not all, severe side impacts.

Side airbags are stored in the sides
of the front seats.

They can be identified by the word
AIRBAG.

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

Warning

{

Do not fit unauthorised seat
covers as they may impair the
deployment of the side airbags.

Do not position your body or any
object (including pillows) between
front seats and doors.

Do not lean on, or sleep against,
the door. Always sit centrally in
the seat.

Always wear a seat belt.

Curtain Airbag System

The curtain airbags deploy in most,
but not all severe side impacts.

Curtain airbags are stored in the
roof on each side of the vehicle.

They can be identified by the word
AIRBAG on the door pillars.

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

Warning

{

Do not position your body or any
object (including pillows) in the
area in which the airbag inflates.

There must be no objects in the
area in which the airbag inflates.
Refer to the illustration.

Use the hooks above the doors
only to hang up light articles of
clothing.

Do not place any objects in the
pockets of the hanging items.

Do not hold onto the assist grips
(above the doors) while seated in
the vehicle.

Do not lean on, or sleep against
the front or rear doors. Always sit
centrally in the seat.

Always wear a seat belt.

Replacing airbag system parts
after a crash

Note

After an accident where airbags
have deployed, the systems,
associated parts and hardware must
be checked and replaced as
required.

Seats, associated parts and
hardware must also be checked and
replaced as required.

The airbag system should also be
inspected after an accident if:

.

The instrument panel area or
steering wheel is scratched,
cracked or damaged.

.

The front seats and upholstery
are damaged.

.

The headliner or trim panels are
damaged.

It is recommended that this work be
carried out by a Holden Dealer or
approved repairer.

Child Restraints

Child Restraint Systems

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.

Remember that it is safest for
children to be seated in the rear
seats.

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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 and/or in certain
locations within the vehicle.

(Continued)

Warning (Continued)

Holden strongly recommends that
you refer to your specific State or
Territory regulations to determine
which child restraint and seat
location is suitable for your child.

Warning

{

Always ensure that the seat belt
fits firmly around the child
restraint, as applicable to the type
of restraint used.

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.

Selecting the right system

Infants

Rearward facing infant capsules are
designed so that in the event of a
collision, impact forces will be
evenly spread over the baby's back,
with minimal jarring to the
vulnerable head and neck area.

Young children

Forward facing child seats are for
use when the child is able to sit and
easily hold their head upright.

Booster seats

Booster seats are for when children
outgrow a typical forward facing
child seat, but are still too small for
three point seat belts.

Older children

A child should use a normal three
point seat belt only when:

.

They can sit against the back of
the rear seat with knees bent
comfortably at the edge of
the seat.

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.

The lap belt rests low and snug
across the hips, not across the
stomach.

.

The sash belt is centred on the
shoulder and chest.

.

They are able to stay seated like
this for the entire trip.

Where to Put the Restraint

Warning

{

It is safest for children to be
seated in the rear seat.

Only child restraints that have
clips to attach to the vehicle's
anchorage fitting (as shown in the
following illustrations) are to be
used. Earlier types of child
restraints may not attach securely
to this type of anchor.

Use only Standards Australia and
New Zealand approved child
restraints and harnesses. Only

(Continued)

Warning (Continued)

purchase a child restraint which
carries the appropriate Standards
Australia sticker of approval.

Australian States and Territories
and New Zealand have laws
restricting the seating of children
in the front passenger seat. In
most jurisdictions, children under
4 years should not be seated in
the front passenger seat. Check
your local road safety regulations
before seating a child in the
front seat.

Where legally allowable, you may
install a forward-facing child
restraint in the front seat, but
always move the passenger seat
as far back as it will go.

Child restraint anchorages are
designed to withstand only those
loads imposed by correctly fitted
child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be

(Continued)

Warning (Continued)

used for adult seat belts,
harnesses, or for attaching other
items or equipment to the vehicle.

Note

If unsure about installing a child
restraint, contact an approved
restraint fitting station or a Holden
Dealer.

ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems

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Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX
child restraint systems to the
ISOFIX mounting brackets.

Note

Ensure that seat belt buckles are
placed out of the way of the
child seat.

ISOFIX mounting brackets are
indicated by a label on the
seatback, as shown. In addition to
the ISOFIX mounting, fasten the
top-tether straps to the top-tether
anchorage points.

Top-Tether Child Restraint
Systems 0 45.

Top-Tether Child Restraint Systems

The child restraint tether anchors
are located on the backside of the
rear seats and the centre of the rear
end panel at the load
compartment area.

Note

Use the child restraint anchors for
their designed purpose only.

Child restraint installation

The vehicle has been designed to
accommodate child restraints on the
rear seat.

When using a child restraint, read
the installation instructions supplied
with the child restraint and follow the
directions for fitment carefully.

Secure the child in the restraint in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.

If unsure about installing a child
restraint anchor fitting, contact an
approved restraint fitting station or a
Holden Dealer.

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Storage

Storage Compartments

Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . . 46

Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Luggage/Load Locations

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Information on Loading the
Vehicle

Information on Loading the

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Storage
Compartments

Instrument Panel Storage

The instrument panel storage
compartment is located in front of
the shift lever.

Glove Box

The glovebox is located in the
instrument panel, in front of the
passenger's seat.

To open, pull the handle towards
you. To close, push the lid firmly
back into place.

Warning

{

To reduce the risk of injury,
always keep the glovebox door
closed when driving.

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Cupholders

Luggage/Load Locations

Boot

{

Do not stack objects higher than
the front seats.

Do not allow passengers to sit on
the folded seatbacks while the
vehicle is in motion. Serious

Cup holders are located in the
centre console.

Warning

{

To avoid scalding, never place hot
drinks in the cupholders.

Do not place uncovered
containers of liquid in the
cupholder while the vehicle is in
motion.

injuries or death can result.

For folding down rear seatbacks.
Rear Seats 0 34.

Danger

Information on Loading the Vehicle

The rear parcel tray can be raised to
provide access to the load
compartment.

Note

Ensure the parcel tray is lowered
before closing the tailgate.

To remove the parcel tray, unclip
each side, move the tray forward
and turn one side rearward to
remove.

.

Place all heavy objects in the
load compartment as far forward
as possible.

.

Secure objects to prevent them
from sliding.

Movement of heavy objects in
the load compartment may
change the handling of the
vehicle.

.

Ensure the backrests are
securely engaged.

.

Ensure that all cargo is lower
than the rear seat backrests.

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.

Place heavier objects at the
bottom.

.

Do not place any objects on the
load compartment cover or the
instrument panel.

.

Do not place unsecured objects
in the interior.

.

Do not drive with an open
tailgate.

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Instruments and Controls

Controls

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 50

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 50

Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 51

Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . 52

Outside Temperature . . . . . . . . . . 53

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators

Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Control Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Service Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Transmission Display . . . . . . . . . . 58

Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . 58

Airbag and Seat Belt Tensioner

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 59

Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 59

Service Vehicle Soon Light . . . . 59

Brake and Clutch System

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Operate Pedal Light . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Upshift light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Variable Effort Steering

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Ultrasonic Parking Sensor

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Electronic Stability Control

(ESC) Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . 61

Electronic Stability Control

(ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Traction Control System (TCS)

Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Engine Coolant Temperature

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . 61

Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . 62

Immobiliser Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Reduced Engine Power

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . 62

Tail Lamp Indicator Light . . . . . . . 62

Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Bonnet Open Warning Light . . . 63

Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Information Displays

Driver Information

Centre (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Vehicle Messages

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Warning Chimes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Trip Computer

Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Vehicle Personalisation

Vehicle Personalisation . . . . . . . . 69

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Controls

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Warning

{

Do not attempt to adjust the
steering wheel while driving.

1. To unlock, move the
lever down.

2. Adjust the steering wheel.

3. To lock, move the lever up.

4. Ensure the steering wheel is
locked in position before
driving.

Steering Wheel Controls

The infotainment system and the
cruise control may be operated by
the controls on the steering wheel.

See Infotainment system.

Introduction 0 78.

Cruise Control 0 139.

Horn

Press a.

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windscreen wiper

To operate the windscreen wipers,
turn the ignition on and move the
windscreen wiper/washer lever up
or down to the desired position.

Caution

Do not operate the wipers on dry
glass or when covered with snow
or ice, as this will damage the
rubber and scratch the glass.

OFF : Off

INT : Intermittent operation

LO : Continuous wipe, slow speed

HI : Continuous wipe, fast speed

Misting function

To operate the windscreen wipers
once during light rain or mist:

.

Lightly lift the windscreen wiper/
washer lever up and release.

.

The lever returns to its usual
position when released.

.

The wipers cycle once.

Adjustable wiper interval

During intermittent operation, adjust
the wiper interval:

.

For frequent intervals, rotate the
wheel downwards.

.

For longer intervals, rotate the
wheel upwards.

Windscreen washer

Pull the lever rearwards to wash the
windscreen.

Washer fluid is sprayed onto the
windscreen and the wipers
cycle once.

1x : Misting function

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Caution

Do not operate the windscreen
washer for more than a few
seconds or when the washer fluid
reservoir is empty.

Warning

{

Do not spray washer fluid on the
windscreen in freezing weather.

Rear Window Wiper/ Washer

To operate the rear window wiper,
push the switch at the end of the
lever.

INT : Intermittent wipes, push in at
the top of the button.

OFF : To turn the wipers off, place
the switch in the OFF position.

ON : Continuous wipes, push in at
the bottom of the button.

Caution

Do not operate the wipers on dry
glass or when covered with snow
or ice, as this will damage the
rubber and scratch the glass.

Do not operate the windscreen
washer for more than a few
seconds, or when the washer
fluid reservoir is empty.

Push the lever forwards.

Washer fluid is sprayed onto the
rear window and the wiper cycles
for a few strokes.

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Outside Temperature

The outside temperature is shown in
the infotainment display when the
ignition is on.

Clock

Time and date are shown on the
infotainment display.

Adjust the settings for the time in
the settings menu.

See Infotainment system.
Settings 0 106.

Power Outlets

The power outlet is located in the
front console.

The 12V outlet operates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position.

.

The power outlet does not
operate if the battery voltage
is low.

.

Do not exceed the maximum
power consumption of 120 watts.

.

Do not connect electrical
charging devices or batteries.

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Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Speedometer

Shows vehicle speed in kilometres
per hour (km/h).

The pointer may shake slightly after
the engine is turned off. This is not
a malfunction but normal operation
to ensure correct pointer position.

Odometer

Shows distance travelled in
kilometres.

Trip Odometer

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

To reset, press SET/CLR on the
turn signal lever for a few seconds.

Driver Information Centre
(DIC) 0 63.

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Tachometer

Shows engine speed in thousands
of revolutions per minute (RPM).

Drive at a low engine speed/range
for each gear, as much as possible.

The pointer may shake slightly after
the engine is turned off. This is not
a malfunction but normal operation
to ensure correct pointer position.

Warning

{

Do not allow the needle to remain
in the warning/red zone.

Fuel Gauge

Shows the level of fuel in the tank
(E = empty, F = full).

Movement of the fuel within the fuel
tank may cause the fuel gauge
indicator to move when braking,
accelerating or turning.

Danger

{

Before refuelling, stop the vehicle
and switch the engine off.

Control Indicators

The vehicle may have the following
indicators.

Indicators illuminate for a short time
when the ignition is turned on to
show that the light is working.

Red: danger, important reminder

Yellow: warning, information, fault

Green: confirmation of activation

Blue: confirmation of activation

Note

Depending on vehicle variant, the
instrument cluster appearance may
differ.

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Control indicators in the instrument cluster

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Control indicators in the
overhead console

$: Brake and Clutch System

Warning Light 0 59.

!: Antilock Brake System (ABS)

Warning Light 0 60.

*: Upshift light 0 60.
m: Variable Effort Steering

Light 0 60.

X: Ultrasonic Parking Sensor

Light 0 60.

d: Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Indicator Light 0 61.

g: Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Off Light 0 61.

The front passenger’s seat belt
reminder displays (if occupied).

Overview

G: Turn Signal 0 58.
>: Safety Belt Reminders 0 58.

9: Airbag and Seat Belt Tensioner

Light 0 59.

": Charging System Light 0 59.
*: Malfunction Indicator

Lamp 0 59.

B: Service Vehicle Soon

Light 0 59.

i: Traction Control System (TCS)

Off Light 0 61.

C: Engine Coolant Temperature

Warning Light 0 61.

:: Engine Oil Pressure

Light 0 61.

.: Low Fuel Warning Light 0 62.
A: Immobiliser Light 0 62.
w: Reduced Engine Power

Light 0 62.

$: High-Beam On Light 0 62.

#: Front Fog Lamp Light 0 62.

;: Tail Lamp Indicator Light 0 62.

5: Cruise Control Light 0 63.

i: Bonnet Open Warning

Light 0 63.

U: Door Ajar Light 0 63.
#: Operate Pedal Light 0 60.

Service Display

Engine oil life system

The engine oil life system lets you
know when to change the engine oil
and filter. Based on driving
conditions, the interval at which an
engine oil and filter change will be
indicated can vary considerably.

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Driver Information Centre
(DIC) 0 63.

Service Information 0 189.

Transmission Display

To display the remaining engine oil
life duration:

Indicates the selected gear or
transmission mode.

Turn Signal

.

Push the lever in the same
direction the steering wheel is
turned.

.

Press MENU on the turn signal
lever.

G flashes.

.

G also flashes when the

hazard warning is activated.

.

The turn signal will self-cancel
from larger turns.

.

If

G flashes quickly. Bulb

Replacement 0 157.

Fuses 0 165.

Turn and Lane-Change
Signals 0 74.

Safety Belt Reminders

: Driver’s seat belt reminder

>

C : Front passenger’s seat belt

reminder (if occupied)

q > > > r : Rear seat belt

reminders illuminate in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC)

When the ignition is turned to the
ON position:

> or C illuminates until the seat

belt is fastened.

When the engine is running:

> or C flashes for 100 seconds

then illuminates until the seat belt is
fastened.

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Rear seat belt reminders:

.

Illuminate, except for any rear
seat belts which are already
fastened.

.

Will turn off after a short period
once you drive above
approximately 10 km/h.

.

Will turn off immediately when
the corresponding rear seat belt
is fastened.

.

Will flash and a chime will sound
if a rear seat belt is unfastened
while driving above
approximately 10 km/h.

Airbag and Seat Belt Tensioner Light

The 9 warning light illuminates for a
short time when the ignition is
turned on to show that the light is
working.

If the

9 warning light does not

illuminate, does not extinguish after
few seconds or illuminates while
driving, there is a problem with the
airbag or belt tensioner system.

Have any fault in the airbag or
belt tensioner system repaired
immediately by a Holden Dealer.

Airbag System 0 38.

Seat Belts 0 35.

Charging System Light

The " warning light illuminates for

a short time when the ignition is
turned on to show that the light is
working.

If the
while the engine is running, there is
a problem with the charging system:

1. Stop and switch off the engine.

2. Contact a Holden Dealer.

{

" warning light illuminates

Warning

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

If the * warning light illuminates

while driving, there is a problem with
the emission monitoring system.
Contact a Holden Dealer.

Service Vehicle Soon Light

The B light illuminates when the
vehicle requires a service.

Have the vehicle checked by a
Holden Dealer.

Vehicle Messages 0 64.

Brake and Clutch System Warning Light

The $ warning light illuminates for

a short time when the ignition is
turned on to show that the light is
working.

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If the $ warning light does not

extinguish or illuminates while
driving and the park brake is
released, there is a problem with the
brakes:

.

Stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.

.

Check the brake fluid level.

Brake Fluid 0 155, Parking
Brake 0 133.

.

Do not proceed until satisfied
that braking is possible or that
the cause of the problem has
been repaired.

.

If necessary contact a Holden
Dealer.

Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

The ! warning light illuminates for

a short time when the ignition is
turned on to show that the light is
working.

! warning light illuminates,

If the
there is a problem in the ABS.

Note

The vehicle’s brake system remains
operational but without ABS
assistance. Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 0 132.

Contact a Holden Dealer.

Operate Pedal Light

Warning

{

Do not drive while the brake
system warning light is on.

illuminates or flashes yellow.

#

Operate the clutch pedal (manual)
or brake pedal (auto) to start the
engine.

Upshift light

illuminates to indicate when to

*

shift to the next higher gear for best
fuel economy.

Variable Effort Steering Light

The vehicle has electric power
steering.

m warning light illuminates for

The
a short time when the ignition is
turned on to show that the light is
working.

If the

m warning light does not

extinguish after a few seconds, or if
it illuminates while driving, there is a
fault in the power steering.

Contact a Holden Dealer.

Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Light

illuminates for a short time

X

when the ignition is turned on to
show that the light is working.

If the light does not extinguish or if it
illuminates when reverse gear is
selected:

.

The sensors may be dirty

.

The sensors may be covered by
ice or snow

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.

There may be ultrasonic wave
interference

If the light does not extinguish,
contact a Holden Dealer. Parking
Assist 0 136.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light

The d indicator light illuminates for
a short time when the ignition is
turned on to show that the light is
working.

If the light flashes while driving, the
ESC is actively helping the vehicle
with road grip and stability.

If the light illuminates or does not
extinguish while driving, contact a
Holden Dealer immediately.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light

The g indicator light illuminates for
a short time when the ignition is
turned on to show that the light is
working.

g illuminates when the ESC is

deactivated.

Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) 0 134.

Traction Control System (TCS) Off Light

The i indicator light illuminates for
a short time when the ignition is
turned on to show that the light is
working.

i illuminates when the TC is

deactivated.

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

The C warning light illuminates for

a short time when the ignition is
turned on to show the light is
working.

C illuminates red if the coolant has

overheated.

If you have been operating your
vehicle under normal driving
conditions, you should pull off the
road, stop your vehicle and let the
engine idle for a few minutes.

If the light does not go out, you
should switch the engine off and
consult a dealer as soon as
possible. We recommend that you
consult a Holden dealer.

Engine Oil Pressure Light

The : warning light illuminates for

a short time when the ignition is
turned on to show that the light is
working.

If the

: warning light illuminates

while the engine is running, the
engine oil pressure or level is low:

.

Stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.

.

Turn the ignition off and remove
the key.

.

Check the engine oil level.
Engine Oil 0 152.

.

If necessary, contact a Holden
Dealer.

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Caution

Engine damage may result if you
keep driving. Do not run the
engine. If the oil level is normal,
have the system checked by the
nearest Holden Dealer.

Low Fuel Warning Light

The indicator light illuminates for a
short time when the ignition is
turned on to show that the light is
working.

. indicator light illuminates

The
when the fuel level is low.

Caution

To avoid damage to the catalytic
converter, fill the fuel tank above
the low fuel level.

Catalytic Converter 0 125.

Immobiliser Light

The indicator light illuminates for a
short time when the ignition is
turned on to show that the light is
working.

A indicator light illuminates

The
when there is a fault in the
immobiliser system.

The engine may not be started.

Contact a Holden Dealer.

Reduced Engine Power Light

The w warning light illuminates for
a short time when the ignition is
turned on to show the light is
working.

The engine may not be started.

w illuminates while driving, the

If
engine’s power is reduced.

1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.

2. Switch the ignition off, then
restart after 10 seconds.

The vehicle may be driven at a
reduced speed.

3. Contact a Holden Dealer
immediately.

High-Beam On Light

The $ indicator light illuminates
when headlamp high beam is on.

Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0 73.

Front Fog Lamp Light

The vehicle may have front fog
lamps.

# illuminates when the front fog

lamps are on.

Front Fog Lamps 0 75.

Tail Lamp Indicator Light

The ; indicator light illuminates

when the tail lamps are on.

Exterior Lamp Controls 0 73.

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Cruise Control Light

The I indicator light illuminates
white when the system is on and
green when cruise control is
activated.

Cruise Control 0 139.

Information Displays

Driver Information Centre (DIC)

Bonnet Open Warning Light

illuminates when the bonnet

i

is open.

Door Ajar Light

The indicator light illuminates for a
short time when the ignition is
turned on to show that the light is
working.

U warning light illuminates

The
when any of the doors or the
tailgate is not completely closed.

The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster.
The DIC displays functions such as
the trip computer, information and
warning messages and settings, etc.

Settings Menu

To select the settings menu, press
MENU on the turn signal lever.

The following options may be
available for selection

Instruments and Controls 63

.

Engine oil life

Engine oil life system

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Displays an estimate of the
remaining useful oil life. This may
only be displayed while the vehicle
is stationary.

If the number 98 is displayed, it
means 98% of the current oil life
remains.

When the remaining oil life is low,
the vehicle message Code 82 or

Change
displayed.

The engine oil should be changed
as soon as possible.

After an engine oil change, the
engine oil life system will be reset
by your Holden Dealer.

: % (oil change) will be

How to Reset the Engine Oil
Life System

Reset the system whenever the
engine oil is changed so the system
can calculate the next engine oil
change.

1. Turn the ignition On with the
engine not running.

2. Press the MENU button on the
turn signal lever to select the
Engine oil life display in the
Driver Information
Centre (DIC).

3. Press the SET/CLR button to
reset the oil life to 100%.

4. Turn the ignition Off.

Take care not to reset the display
accidentally at any time other than
after the oil is changed.

If the vehicle message code 82
(Change engine oil soon) comes
back on when the vehicle is started,
the engine oil life system has not
reset. Repeat the procedure.

Service Information 0 189.

Vehicle Messages

Messages are indicated mainly in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC),
in some cases together with a
warning and signal buzzer.

Press SET/CLR, MENU or turn the
adjuster wheel to confirm a
message.

Note

Not all of the following messages
will be applicable to your vehicle.

The vehicle messages are
displayed as code numbers.

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No. Vehicle message

2 No remote detected, Press clutch

to restart

3 Coolant level low add coolant

4 A/C Off due to high engine temp

5 Steering column is locked

6 Press brake to release park brake

7 Turn steering wheel, Turn key Off,

Then On

8 Turn key Off, Then On – repeat

9 Turn steering wheel, Start vehicle

1

1 Brakes worn

13 Compressor overheated

15 Check high mounted brake lamp

16 Check brake lamps

18 Left low beam failure

20 Check right low beam lamp

21 Check left position lamp

22 Check right position lamp

23 Reverse lamp failure

24 Number plate light failure

breath

again

test

25 Check left front turn signal lamp

26 Left rear turn indicator failure

27 Check right front turn signal lamp

28 Check right rear

35 Replace Battery In Remote Key

36 Stabilitrak Initialising

48 Side Detection System

Temporarily Unavailable

49 Lane departure warning

unavailable

52

Change timing belt

53 Tighten Petrol Cap

59 Open, Then Close Driver

Window

65 Theft Attempted

66 Service theft alarm

67 Service steering column lock

68 Service power steering, Drive

with care

75 Service AC system

76 Service Side Detection System

77 Service lane departure warning /

Service front camera

turn signal lamp

79 Engine oil low – add oil

81 Service transmission

82 Change

84 Engine power is reduced

88 Use transmitter pocket to start

89 Service vehicle soon

91 No remote detected

92 No remote detected, Press brake

to restart

93 Press button again to

Off / Electric vehicles

94 Shift to

95 Service airbag

120 Reduce speed for hill descent

145 Washer fluid low – add fluid

151 Press clutch to start

174 Low battery

258 Park assist Off

engine oil soon

turn engine

park

control

Warning Chimes

Only one warning chime will sound
at a time.

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The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.

When starting the engine or
while driving

.

If seat belt is not fastened.

.

If a door or the tailgate is not
fully closed when starting off.

.

If a certain speed is exceeded
with parking brake applied.

.

If a programmed speed is
exceeded.

.

If a warning message or a
warning code appears in the
Driver Information Centre.

.

If the parking assist detects an
object.

.

If a fault in the automatic locking
system is detected.

Battery voltage

When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message or
warning code 174 will appear in the
Driver Information Centre.

1. Switch off immediately any
electrical consumers which are
not required for a safe ride, e.g.
heated rear window or other
main consumers.

2. Charge the vehicle battery by
driving continuously for a while
or by using a charging device.

The warning message or warning
code will disappear after the engine
has been started twice
consecutively without a
voltage drop.

If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the
fault remedied by a Holden dealer.

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

.

With exterior lights on.

Trip Computer

Trip Menu

The trip computer is located in the
driver information centre (DIC).

The display shows:

.

Trip odometer

.

Driving distance for
remaining fuel

.

Average vehicle speed

.

Instantaneous fuel consumption

.

Average fuel consumption

.

Driving time

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Rotate the adjuster wheel \ to

select the trip computer mode.

.

Each time the adjuster wheel
is rotated, the mode changes in
the following order:

Trip odometer → Driving
distance for remaining fuel →
Average vehicle speed →
Instantaneous fuel consumption
→ Average fuel consumption →
Driving time

.

Some modes can be reset by
pressing and holding SET/CLR.

\

Trip odometer

.

The trip odometer displays the
recorded distance since last
reset.

.

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

Driving distance for
remaining fuel

.

Estimates driving distance to an
empty fuel tank from the current
fuel level.

The driving distance for remaining
fuel may differ depending on:

.

Driving conditions

.

Driving pattern

.

Vehicle speed

Note

Ensure the vehicle is refuelled while
on level ground.

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Average vehicle speed

.

Average vehicle speed is
calculated from the last time the
computer was reset.

.

To reset, press and hold

SET/CLR.

Instantaneous fuel
consumption

Instantaneous fuel consumption is
displayed while the vehicle is being
driven.

This mode indicates the current fuel
consumption and can change
frequently depending on driving
conditions.

Average fuel consumption

.

Average fuel consumption is
calculated from the time the
ignition is turned on.

.

To reset, press and hold
SET/CLR.

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Driving time

.

Indicates total driving time.

.

Driving time is calculated from
the last time the computer was
reset.

.

To reset, press and hold SET/
CLR until a beep is heard.

.

To start/stop, press SET/CLR.

Vehicle Personalisation

The settings can be personalised
using the infotainment system
controls.

Note

Depending on the vehicle variant,
some of the following functions may
not be available.

Settings

Settings can be made with the
ignition On and the vehicle not
moving.

The following are all possible
personalisation features and may
differ from your vehicle.

D (Home) : Press to access the

Home Page Menu.

Q or R : Touch to scroll through the

menus or setup items.

0 : Touch to exit, or return to the

previous screen or menu.

Some items can be set to On or Off,
while other items have several
choices. The On setting is
displayed as:

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.

The Off setting is displayed as:

Lighting

.

Power Door Locks

.

Remote Lock Unlock Start

Collision / Detection

Select and the following may
display:

.

Park Assist

Park Assist

This allows this feature to be turned
on or off.

To access the menu:

Select On or Off.

Comfort and Convenience

1. Touch

2. Touch Settings.

3. Touch ‘Vehicle’.

Note

For the other items in the Settings
menu. Settings 0 106.

Vehicle

Select and the following may
display:

.

Collision / Detection

.

Comfort & Convenience

D.

Select and the following may
display:

.

Chime Volume

.

Personalisation by Driver

.

Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear

Chime Volume

This allows selection of the chime
volume level.

Select level 24 to 38.

Personalisation by Driver

This allows personalisation
functions to be turned on or off.

Select On or Off.

Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear

This allows this feature to be turned
on or off. When on, and the front
wipers are on, the rear window
wiper will turn on automatically
when the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse).

Select On or Off.

Lighting

Select and the following may
display:

.

Exit Lighting

Exit Lighting

This allows selection of how long
the exterior lamps stay on when
leaving the vehicle and it is dark
outside.

Select Off, 30 Sec, 60 Sec,
or 120 Sec.

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Power Door Locks

Select and the following may
display:

.

Auto Door lock

Auto Door lock

This allows selection for the doors
to automatically lock when the
transmission lever is shifted out
of park.

Select On or Off.

Remote Lock Unlock Start

Select and the following may
display:

.

Remote Unlock Light Feedback

.

Remote Lock Feedback

.

Remote Door Unlock

.

Relock Remotely Unlocked
Doors

.

Passive Door Unlock

.

Passive Door Lock

.

Remote Left in Vehicle Alert

Remote Unlock Light Feedback

When on, the exterior lamps will
flash when unlocking the vehicle
with the remote control.

Select Flash Lights or Off.

Remote Lock Feedback

This allows selection of what type of
feedback is given when pressing

on the remote control.

Select Lights Only, Lights & Horn,
Horn Only, or Off.

Remote Door Unlock

This allows selection of which doors
will unlock when pressing

remote control.

When set to Driver Door, the driver’s
door will unlock the first time

the front door exterior handle button
(vehicles with electronic key
system) is pressed. All doors will
unlock when the button is pressed a
second time. When set to All Doors,
all of the doors will unlock at the first

press of
handle button (vehicles with
electronic key system).

K or the front door exterior

K on the

K or

Select All Doors or Driver Door.

Relock Remotely Unlocked Doors

Activate or deactivate the automatic
relock function after unlocking
without opening the vehicle.

Select On or Off.

Passive Door Unlock

Q

This allows the selection of what
doors will unlock when using the
button on the driver door to unlock
the vehicle.

Select All Doors or Driver
Door Only.

Passive Door Lock

Activates or deactivates the passive
locking function. This feature locks
the vehicle automatically after
several seconds if all doors have
been closed and an electronic key
has been removed from the vehicle.

Select On, On with Horn Chirp
or Off.

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Remote Left in Vehicle

This feature sounds an alert when
the remote control is left in the
vehicle.

Select On or Off.

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Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 73

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . 74

Turn and Lane-Change

Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Front Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Reverse Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel Illumination

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Lighting Features

Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Battery Power Protection . . . . . . 77

Light Switch

9 : Turns all lamps and lights off.

Note

When the engine is running the
DRLs will be on.

; (Park lamps) : Turns on the

park lamps, number plate lamps and
instrument panel lighting.

2 (Headlamps) : Turns on the

headlamps and all park lamps when
the ignition is turned on.

Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer

To activate high beam:

1. Turn the headlamps on.

2. Push the lever forwards.

The high beam indicator
lamp

3 illuminates on the

instrument cluster.

To return to low beam:

1. Pull the lever rearwards.

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Warning

{

Always switch the headlamps to
low beam when vehicles are
approaching or when following
another vehicle.

To flash the high beam lamps:

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

Daytime running lamps increase
visibility of the vehicle during
daylight.

They are switched on automatically
when the engine is running.

Hazard Warning Flashers

1. Turn the ignition on.

2. Pull the lever towards the rear
of the vehicle and release.

The lights stay on for as long
as the lever is held.

Press | to turn the hazard warning

flasher on or off, when the ignition is
in any position.

All turn signals flash continuously.

Use the hazard warning flasher if
the vehicle becomes a traffic
hazard, day or night.

Note

Using hazard warning flashers while
the vehicle is moving, is illegal in
some States and Countries.

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

Push the lever in the direction the
steering wheel is turned.

A green arrow on the instrument
cluster flashes when the lamps are
in operation.

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For three flashes, e.g. when
changing lanes:

1. Push the lever until the point of
resistance, then release.

Front Fog Lamps

The vehicle may have fog lamps.

The ignition must be on to turn on
the fog lamps.

# (Front Fog Lamps) : Press to

turn the fog lamps on or off. An
indicator light on the instrument
cluster comes on when the fog
lamps are on.

Reverse Lamps

The reverse lamps illuminate when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
engaged.

Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel Illumination Control

1. Turn the headlamps on.

2. Rotate and hold the switch until
the desired brightness level is
reached.

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Courtesy Lamps

Three settings are available:

.

( (Off)

.

H (Door activated) : The lamp

automatically switches on when
a door is opened and switches
off when doors are closed.

.

' (On)

Note

To prevent the battery from
discharging, turn the lamp off when
the engine is not running.

Warning

{

Do not leave the courtesy lamp
on while driving in the dark.

Reading Lamps

The vehicle may have reading
lamps.

Push the courtesy lamp.

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Lighting Features

Exit Lighting

Set the headlamps to light the way
after leaving the vehicle.

Activation, deactivation and duration
of the lighting can be changed in the
vehicle settings.

Vehicle Personalisation 0 69.

1. Switch the ignition off.

2. Remove the ignition key.

3. Open the driver's door.

4. Pull the turn signal lever
rearward once (high beam
flash).

5. Close the driver’s door and
lock as desired.

Note

Exit lighting is activated for the
period set in the vehicle settings.

Battery Power Protection

The battery saver feature is
designed to protect the vehicle’s
battery.

If some interior lamps are left on
and the ignition is turned off, the
battery rundown protection system
automatically turns the lamp off after
some time.

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Infotainment System

Bluetooth Phone/Devices

Pictures and Movies

(Pictures) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Pictures and Movies

(Movies) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Introduction

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . 80

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Radio

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Fixed Mast Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Audio Players

USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Phone

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Settings

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Downloadable Applications

Smartphone Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Introduction

Safety Information

The lightning flash with the
arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the product’s enclosure that

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may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

The exclamation mark within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the
product.

.

Always operate the vehicle in a
safe manner. Do not become
distracted by the vehicle while
driving and always be fully
aware of all driving conditions.
Do not change settings or any
functions.

Pull over in a safe and legal
manner before attempting such
operations. To promote safety,
certain functions are disabled
unless the parking brake is on.

To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not remove the cover
or back of this product. There
are no user-serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.

.

To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this product to water, rain,
or moisture and do not place
another electric device on LCD
touch display.

.

When driving, keep the volume
of the unit low enough to allow
you to hear sounds from outside
the vehicle, such as emergency
services, etc.

.

Do not drop it and avoid heavy
impacts at anytime.

{

The infotainment system must be
used so that the vehicle can be
driven safely at all times. Stop the

Warning

(Continued)

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Warning (Continued)

vehicle in a safe location and
operate the infotainment system
while the vehicle is stationary.

For your safety, some features
are disabled while the vehicle is
in motion.

General Information

The Infotainment system provides
Infotainment in your car, using the
latest technology.

See your Holden dealer to have the
system or software updated and
upgraded.

The radio can be easily used by
registering up to 25 FM or AM
stations with the Preset function.

The Infotainment system can play
USB storage device or iPod/iPhone
products.

Using the phone projection function,
you can operate specific
applications on your smartphone via
the Infotainment system.

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The Bluetooth phone connection
function allows for the use of
wireless hands-free phone calls, as
well as a phone music player.

Connect a portable music player to
the auxiliary sound input to enjoy
the rich sound of the Infotainment
system.

.

The “Overview” section provides
a simple overview of the
Infotainment system’s functions
and a summary of all regulatory
devices.

.

The "Operation" section explains
the basic controls for the
Infotainment system.

.

Design and specifications are
subject to change without notice.

.

Some of the radio features may
be limited when ignition is off.

Trademarks and Licenses

Bluetooth®is a trademark owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

“Made for iPod” and “Made for
iPhone” indicate that an
electronic accessory has been
designed to connect specifically
to iPod or iPhone respectively
and has been certified by the
developer to meet Apple
performance standards. Apple is
not responsible for the operation
of this device or its compliance
with safety and regulatory
standards. Please note that the
use of this accessory with iPod,
iPhone may affect wireless
performance.

Theft-Deterrent Feature

The Infotainment system has an
electronic security system to
prevent theft.

Therefore, the infotainment system
will only function in the vehicle in
which it was first installed and
cannot be used in another vehicle.

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Overview

Control panel

1. Display

Display for Play/Reception/
Menu state and information.

2. HOME (

Press to enter the home menu.

3. Seek (

Press to seek the station or
media content.

{)

g)

4. POWER (

.

Press and hold to turn the
power on/off.

.

Press to turn the mute
function on/off.

5. Volume knob

Rotate the Volume knob to
adjust the volume.

6. Seek (

7. Phone (

d)

Press to seek the station or
media content.

5)

Press to access the Phone
screen. (If there is no
connected phone, the monitor
will show the Device
Management Menu to allow
you to connect a previously
paired phone or establish a
new Bluetooth enabled phone
connection.)

P)

Steering wheel remote control

1. Call (%)

.

When there is no
connected Bluetooth
device on the
Infotainment system

Executes the Bluetooth
device connection.

.

When there is a
connected Bluetooth
device on the
Infotainment system

Press to answer the call or
enter the redial
selection mode.

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If the connected phone
supports Speech
Recognition, press and hold
to activate the phone’s SR
(Speech recognition) mode.

2. Mute/Hang up (

Press in any music play mode
to turn the mute function on
and off.

Press to reject incoming calls
or to finish your current call or
phone’s SR mode.

3. SRC

Press to change the source,
e.g. AM, FM, USB, etc.

SEEK (

.

Q / R)

Press:

‐ FM/AM mode: receives

the previous or next
preset station.

‐ USB mode: plays the

previous or next file.

‐ iPod/iPhone mode:

plays the previous or
next song.

5)

Operation

System on/off

.

‐ Bluetooth music mode:

plays the previous or
next music.

.

Press and hold:

‐ FM/AM mode:

sequentially searches
the stations saved in
PRESET.

‐ Bluetooth, USB, iPod/

iPhone mode: quickly
scans forwards or
backwards while the
button is pressed. Once
released, returns to
normal playback.

4. Volume (+

Press + to increase the
volume.

Press - to decrease the
volume.

Press
turn the power on. The last
audio or movie will be played.

x -) buttons

P on the control panel to

.

Press and hold
panel to turn the power off. The
time and temperature will be
shown on the screen.

Note

The time and temperature are
displayed when the ignition switch is
in the ON position.

P on the control

Turning on/off automatically

When the ignition switch is in the
ACC or ON position, the
Infotainment system is turned on
automatically.

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When the ignition switch is in the
OFF position and the driver’s door is
opened, the Infotainment system is
turned off automatically.

Note

If

P is pressed and held when the

ignition switch is in the OFF
position, the infotainment system is
turned on for approximately
10 minutes.

Volume control

Rotate the Volume knob on the
control panel to adjust the volume.
The current sound volume is
indicated.

.

Using the steering wheel remote
control, press +

volume.

.

Turning on the Infotainment
system will set the volume level
to its previous selection (when it
is less than the maximum
starting volume).

.

If the volume level is louder than
maximum starting volume level
when the Infotainment system is
turned on, the Infotainment
system is adjusted automatically
to maximum starting volume
level.

x - to adjust the

MUTE

Press P on the control panel to

turn the mute function on and off.

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Using HOME menu

1. Press { on the control panel.

Home menu may vary
depending on the vehicle
option.

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.

Touch PROJECTION to
activate Android Auto or
Apple Carplay.

If a compatible smartphone
is already connected to the
USB port, the Projection
icon will be replaced with
Android Auto or Apple
Carplay icons.

.

Touch SETTINGS to enter
the system setup menu.

2. Touch the desired menu.

.

Touch AUDIO to select AM/
FM/USB/Bluetooth music
play or auxiliary sound
(AUX) input.

.

Touch GALLERY to view
picture, movie. (Refer to
“Before using Picture
system” or “Before using
Movie system” in
“GALLERY” section for a
list of supported file
formats.)

.

Touch PHONE to activate
phone features (if
connected).

Managing Home Page Icons

1. Touch and hold any of the
Home Page icons to enter
edit mode.

2. Continue holding the icon and
drag it to the desired position.

3. Release your finger to drop the
icon in the desired position.

4. To move an application to
another page, drag the icon to
the edge of the screen towards
the desired page.

5. Continue dragging and
dropping application icons as
desired.

6. Press

Note

.

The Edit Mode exits after
30 seconds of inactivity.

.

The maximum number of pages
in edit mode is three.

{ to exit edit mode.

Selecting functions

AUDIO

1. Press

2. Touch AUDIO on the

3. Touch Source on the screen.

{ on the control panel.

home menu.

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Note

.

Press

{ to return to the

HOME menu.

.

If the playback source (iPod/
USB1/USB2/AUX/Bluetooth) is
not connected to the
Infotainment system, this
function is not available.

.

Audio source availability may
vary depending on region or
vehicle features.

.

Touch AM to select AM
radio.

.

Touch FM to select FM
radio.

.

Touch USB1 /USB2 to
select USB1/USB2 music.

Note

When an iPod is connected to the
USB port, “USB1” changes to
“iPod”. Select iPod to play music on
the device.

.

Touch Bluetooth to select
Bluetooth music.

.

Touch AUX to select
auxiliary sound (AUX) input.

GALLERY

1. Press

2. Touch GALLERY on the

{ on the control panel.

home menu.

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.

.

Note

.

Press
HOME menu.

.

If the playback source (USB
(picture) / USB (movie)) is not
connected to the Infotainment
system, this function is not
available.

\ to view picture

Touch
files contained in the USB
storage device.

Touch

s to view movie

files contained in the USB
storage device.

{ to return to the

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PHONE

To operate Bluetooth hands-free
function, connect the Bluetooth
phone to the Infotainment system.

1. Press

2. Touch PHONE on the home

Note

.

Press
HOME menu.

{ on the control panel.

menu. Or touch
control panel or steering wheel
control switch (if available).

5 on the

{ to return to the

.

If your Bluetooth phone is not
connected to the Infotainment
system, this function is not
available. For details, refer to
“Pairing and connecting
Bluetooth” in the “Phone”
section.

PROJECTION

The phone projection applications
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
display selected apps from your
smartphone on the infotainment
screen and allow their operation
directly via the infotainment
controls.

SETTINGS

1. Press

2. Touch SETTINGS on the

{ on the control panel.

home menu.

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Note

.

The On setting is displayed as:

The Off setting is displayed as:

.

Press

{ to return to the

HOME menu.

Radio

AM-FM Radio

Listening to FM/AM radio

1. Press { on the control panel.

2. Touch AUDIO on the
home menu.

3. Touch Source on the screen.

4. Touch FM or AM on the
screen. The FM or AM radio
band of the station most
recently listened to is
displayed.

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Note

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Press

{ to return to the

HOME menu.

Searching for broadcasting
automatically

Touch g / d on the control panel

to automatically search for an
available station with good
reception.

Searching for broadcasting
directly

1. Touch t on the screen.

2. Touch the desired frequency.

3. Touch Go.

Note

Touching “.” between digits is not
necessary. The radio will add it
automatically at the correct location.

Searching for broadcasting by
using the PRESET

Saving a PRESET

1. Select the band (FM or AM) to
store a station into.

2. Select the desired station.

3. Touch

S / T to select the

desired page of saved
favourites.

4. Touch and hold any PRESET
to save the current radio
station to that PRESET on the
selected favourites page.

.

Up to 5 favourites pages
can be saved, and each
page can store up to five
radio stations.

Listening to a PRESET directly

1. Repeatedly touch
select the desired page of
saved favourites.

2. Touch the PRESET to directly
listen to the radio station saved
to that PRESET.

S / T to

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Using the FM/AM radio menu

General operation of the menu

1. Select the desired band (FM
or AM).

2. Touch Menu on the FM/AM
radio screen.

3. Touch the desired menu to
select the relevant item or to
display the item’s
detailed menu.

4. Touch

3 to return to the

previous menu.

Station List

1. From the FM/AM menu, touch
the Station List to display the
FM/AM station list.

The station list information is
displayed.

2. Scroll through the list using Q /

R. Tune to the desired station

by selecting it.

Tone settings

From Tone Settings menu, sound
features can be set.

1. From the FM/AM menu, touch
the tone settings to enter the
sound setup mode. The tone
settings menu is displayed.

.

Touch -/+ to select the
desired sound style
manually.

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Bass : Adjust the bass level
from −12 to +12.

.

Mid (Midrange) : Adjust the
midrange level from -12
to +12.

.

Treble : Adjust the treble
level from −12 to +12.

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Fade : Adjust the front/rear
speaker balance by
dragging the round cursor
up or down the vehicle
interior image.

.

Balance : Adjust the left/
right speaker balance by
dragging the round cursor
left or right in the vehicle
interior image.

.

EQ (Equaliser) : Select or
turn off the sound style.
(Talk, Rock, Jazz, Pop,
Country, Classical, Custom)

2. Touch

Auto Volume

When Auto Volume is turned on, the
volume will automatically be
controlled according to the vehicle
speed to offset the noise from the
engine and tyres.

1. From the FM/AM menu, touch

2. Select the desired option. (Off/

3.

the Auto Volume.

Low/Medium-Low/Medium/
Medium-High/High)

Update Station List

1. From the FM/AM menu, press
the Update Station List to
display the update FM/AM
station list. The FM/AM
broadcasting list update will
proceed.

2. During the FM/AM
broadcasting list update, touch
Cancel to stop it from saving
changes.

RDS

Setting the RDS function in a RDS
supported FM radio.

1. From the FM/AM menu, find
the RDS by touching

2. Select on or off.

Region

Setting the jump function by Region
broadcasting

1. From the FM/AM menu, find
the Region by touching

2. Select on or off.

Q / R.

Q / R.

Fixed Mast Antenna

To remove the roof antenna, rotate it
anticlockwise. To install the roof
antenna, rotate it clockwise.

Caution

To avoid damage, remove the
antenna before entering an
automatic car wash or a place
with a low ceiling height.

Install the antenna fully tightened
and adjusted to the upright position
to ensure proper reception.

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Audio Players

USB Port

The Infotainment system can play
music files contained in a USB
storage device, a device that
supports Media Transfer Protocol
(MTP), or supported iPods/iPhones.

Before using Audio system

Supported audio file formats:

.

MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer 3,
MPEG-2 Layer 3)

Constant Bit Rate (CBR)
between 8 and 320 kbps

Variable Bit Rate (VBR)

Sampling frequencies of 8,

11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32,

44.1, and 48 kHz

.

Windows Media Audio

Windows Media Audio 10 CBR
between 32 and 768 kbps

VBR (Standard), Professional,
Lossless, or higher according to
Microsoft specifications

Sampling frequencies of 8, 12,
16, 22, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz

.

AAC (MPEG-4 AAC, Low
Complexity Profile) and AAC+

CBR between 8 and 320 kbps.

.

OGG Vorbis

.

Waveform (WAV – PCM
Windows format)

.

Audio Interchange File
Format (AIFF)

.

3GPP (Generally used for
mobile devices)

.

Audio Books (MP3, WMA,
AAC, AA)

Cautions for using USB storage
device and iPod/iPhone

.

Operation cannot be guaranteed
if an HDD built-in USB mass
storage device or a CF or SD
memory card is connected by
using a USB adaptor.

Use a USB or flash memory type
storage device.

.

Take care to avoid static
electricity discharge when
connecting or disconnecting the
USB. If connection and
disconnection are repeated
many times within a short time, a
problem may result.

.

Operation is not guaranteed if
the connecting terminal of the
USB device is not metal.

.

Connection with i-Stick type
USB storage devices may fail
due to vehicle vibration, so their
operation cannot be guaranteed.

.

Be careful not to touch the USB
connecting terminal with an
object or any part of your body.

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The USB storage device can
only be recognised when it is
formatted in FAT16/32, NTFS,
HFS+. exFAT and other file
systems cannot be recognised.

.

According to the type and
capacity of the USB storage
device and the type of the stored
file, the time it takes to recognise
the files may differ. This is not a
problem with the system in this
case, so please wait for the files
to be processed.

.

Files in some USB storage
devices may not be recognised
due to compatibility problems.

.

Do not disconnect the USB
storage device while it is being
played. This may cause damage
to the system or the
performance of the USB device.

.

Disconnect the connected USB
storage device when the vehicle
ignition is turned off. If the
ignition is turned on while the
device is connected, the device
may be damaged or may not
operate normally in some cases.

.

USB storage devices can only
be connected for the purpose of
playing music/movie, viewing
photo files, or upgrading.

.

The USB terminal should not be
used to charge USB accessory
equipment since the heat
generation using the USB
terminal may cause performance
issues or damage to the system.

.

When a USB device contains
more than one partition, only the
music files in the top-level
partition can be played. Store
the music files in the top-level.

.

Music files to which DRM (Digital
Right Management) is applied
cannot be played.

.

This system can support USB
storage devices with a limit of
5000 files (music, photo and
video), and 15 levels of folder
structure. Normal usage cannot
be guaranteed for storage
devices that exceed this limit.

The iPod/iPhone can play all
music files supported. But the
music file lists are displayed up
to 5000 files on the screen in
alphabetical order.

.

Some iPod/iPhone models may
not support the connectivity or
functionality of this system.

.

Connect iPod/iPhones with a
connection cable supported by
Apple. Other cables may not
operate correctly.

.

In some rare cases, the iPod/
iPhone device may be damaged
if the ignition is turned on when
it is connected to the system.

When the iPod/iPhone is not
being used, keep it separate
from the system when the car
ignition is turned off.

.

It is not recommended to use a
USB hub with two iPhone/iPod
devices.

.

When the iPod/iPhone is
connected to the USB port with
an iPod/iPhone cable, Bluetooth
music is not supported.

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Connect an iPod/iPhone to the
USB port with an iPod/iPhone
cable to play the music files and
control the iPod/iPhone. When
the iPod/iPhone is connected to
the AUX input terminal, the
music files are played, but not
controlled by MyLink.

.

iPod/iPhone movie file playback
is not supported.

.

The playback functions and the
information display items of the
iPod/iPhone used with the
system may be different from the
iPod/iPhone in terms of play
order, method, and the
information displayed.

.

Refer to the following table for
the classification items related to
the search function provided by
the iPod/iPhone device.

Step1 Step2

Playlists Playlists Songs

Artists Albums/

Albums Albums Songs

Songs Songs

All songs

Songs

Genres Albums/

Composer Albums/

Audioboo-

ks

PodCasts PodCast Episode

USB player

Playing USB storage device music
files

Connect the USB storage device
containing the music files to the
USB port.

.

Once the Infotainment system
finishes reading the information
on the USB storage device, it
will be automatically played. (If
you set the USB Auto Launch to
off in SETTINGS, it will not be
automatically played.)

.

If a non-readable USB storage
device is connected, then an
error message will appear and
the Infotainment system will be
automatically switched to the
previous audio function.

All songs

All songs

Songs

Songs

Songs

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Note

If the USB storage device is already
connected, press

Source > USB to play the USB
music files.

Ending the USB music files
playback

1. Touch Source.

2. Select another function by
touching the AM, FM, AUX or

Bluetooth.

Note

Before removing the USB storage
device, select another function, and
then remove the USB storage
device.

{ > AUDIO >

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Pause

Touch

j during playback.

Touch

r to resume playback.

Playing the next file

d to play the next file.

Touch

Playing the previous file

g within 5 seconds of

Touch
playback time to play the
previous file.

Returning to the beginning of the
current file

Touch

g after 5 seconds of

playback time.

Scanning forward or backward

Hold down
to rewind or fast-forward. Release
the button to resume playback at
normal speed.

Playing files randomly

Touch

.

Z : Plays all files randomly.

g / d during playback

Z during playback.

.

u : Returns to normal

playback.

General operation of the USB
music menu

1. Touch Menu on the USB music
screen.

2. Touch the desired menu to
select the relevant item or to
display the item’s
detailed menu.

3. Touch

3 to return to the

previous menu.

Browse Music

1. From the USB music menu,
Touch Browse Music.

The number of relevant songs
is displayed by all Playlists/
Artists/Albums/Songs/
Genres/More.

2. Touch the desired music.

Tone settings

From the USB menu, sound
features can be set up. For details,
refer to “Tone settings (FM/AM
menu)” in the “AM-FM Radio”
section.

Auto Volume

Volume will be automatically
controlled. For details, refer to “Auto
Volume” in the “AM-FM Radio”
section.

MTP (Media Transfer Protocol)
player

Playing music from a supported
MTP device

Connect the supported MTP device
containing music files to the
USB port.

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Once the Infotainment system
finishes reading the information
on the device that supports MTP
(Media Transfer Protocol), it will
be automatically played. (If you
set the USB Auto Launch to off
in SETTINGS, it will not be
automatically played.)

.

If a non-readable device that
supports MTP (Media Transfer
Protocol) is connected, then an
error message will appear and
the Infotainment system will be
automatically switched to the
previous audio function.

Note

.

Depending on the connected
device, some files may not be
played.

.

File loading may take a few
minutes depending on the type
of phone or the number of files/
folders stored in the phone.

.

When you connect the MTP
device, the Infotainment system
scans audio files first and then
scans picture and movie files.
While scanning picture or movie
files, these files may not be
available until the loading
indicator on the audio screen
disappears, even if an audio file
in the MTP device is playing.

.

If you connect an MTP device
that has external memory, it may
be recognised as USB1/USB2.

.

Other operations are the same
as a USB player. For details,
refer to “USB player” in the “USB
port” section.

.

To operate an MTP connection
the user may be required to
change the USB connection
setting to MTP on the device.

iPod/iPhone player

Limited to models supporting the
iPod/iPhone connection

Playing music files of iPod/iPhone

Connect the iPod/iPhone containing
the music files to the USB port.

.

Once the Infotainment system
finishes reading the information
on the iPod/iPhone, it will be
automatically played from the
previously played point. (If you
set the USB Auto Launch to off
in SETTINGS, it will not be
automatically played.)

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Pause

Touch

j during playback.

Touch

r to resume playback.

Playing the next song

d to play the next song.

Touch

Playing the previous song

g within 2 seconds of

Touch
playback time to play the

Note

If the iPod/iPhone is already
connected, press

Source > iPod to play the iPod/
iPhone.

Ending the iPod/iPhone playback

1. Touch Source.

2. Select another function by
touching the AM, FM, AUX or

Bluetooth.

Note

Before removing the iPod/iPhone,
select another function, and then
remove the iPod/iPhone.

{ > AUDIO >

previous song.

Returning to the beginning of the
current song

Touch

g after 2 seconds of

playback time.

Scanning forward or backward

Hold down
to rewind or fast-forward. Release
the button to resume playback at
normal speed.

Playing files randomly

Touch

.

Z : Plays all files randomly.

g / d during playback

Z during playback.

.

u : Returns to normal

playback.

General operation of the iPod
music menu

1. Touch Menu on the iPod music
screen.

2. Touch the desired menu to
select the relevant item or to
display the item’s
detailed menu.

3. Touch

3 to return to the

previous menu.

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Browse Music

1. From the iPod music menu,
touch Browse Music.

The number of relevant songs
is displayed by all Playlists/
Artists/Albums/Songs/
Genres/More.

2. Touch the desired music.

Tone settings

From the iPod menu, sound
features can be set up. For details,
refer to “Tone settings (FM/AM
menu)” in the “AM-FM Radio”
section.

Auto Volume

Volume will be automatically
controlled. For details, refer to “Auto
Volume” in the “AM-FM Radio”
section.

Auxiliary Devices

The Infotainment system can play
auxiliary music connected by the
auxiliary device.

Playing music source of
auxiliary device

Connect the auxiliary device
containing the music source to the
AUX input terminal. Once the
Infotainment system finishes
reading the information on the
auxiliary device, it will be
automatically played. (If you set the
USB Auto Launch to off in
SETTINGS, it will not be
automatically played.)

Note

.

If the auxiliary device is already
connected, press

Source > AUX to play the music
source from the auxiliary device.

.

Type of AUX cable (3.5 mm)

‐ 3-pole cable : AUX cable for

audio

General operation of the AUX
music menu

1. Touch Menu on the AUX music
screen.

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Auto Volume

Volume will be automatically
controlled. For details, refer to “Auto
Volume” in the “AM-FM Radio”
section.

Bluetooth Audio

If equipped, music may be played
from a paired Bluetooth device.
Refer to the “Phone” section for help
pairing a device.

2. Touch the desired menu to
select the relevant item or to
display the item’s
detailed menu.

3. Touch

Tone settings

From the AUX menu, sound
features can be set up. For details,
refer to “Tone settings (FM/AM
menu)” in the “AM-FM Radio”
section.

3 to return to the

previous menu.

Before playing Bluetooth music

.

Supported profiles: A2DP,
AVRCP

.

Bluetooth music may not be
supported depending on the
mobile phone or Bluetooth
device.

.

A musical note icon (
appear on the screen if the
Bluetooth device is successfully
connected.

.

The sound played by the
Bluetooth device is delivered
through the Infotainment system.

e) will

.

Bluetooth music can be played
only when a Bluetooth device
has been connected. To play
Bluetooth music, connect the
Bluetooth phone to the
Infotainment system.

.

If the Bluetooth is disconnected
while playing phone music, the
music is discontinued. The audio
streaming function may not be
supported in some Bluetooth
phones. Only one function can
be used at a time between the
Bluetooth hands-free or Phone
music function. For example,
if you convert to Bluetooth
hands-free while playing Phone
music, the music is
discontinued.

.

For Bluetooth music to play, the
music must be played at least
once from the music player
mode of the mobile phone or
Bluetooth device after
connecting as a stereo headset.
After being played at least once,
the music player will be
automatically played upon
entering play mode, and it will be
automatically stopped when the