HOLDEN RA RODEO 2007 User guide

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RA Rodeo Owner’s Handbook

RA RODEO

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

Change of name, address or ownership

In the event of a Safety Recall, or for various reasons,

Holden may need to contact you as the owner of this vehicle.

If you have recently changed your address, or name, or purchased this

vehicle second-hand, please help us to help you by taking a few minutes

to ll in and mail the forms at the beginning of the Service/warranty booklet.

For information about GM Holden’s privacy policy or to update owner

details online, please visit Holden’s website at www.holden.com.au

Note Please refer to the inside front cover of the Service/warranty

booklet for the Vehicle Identication Certicate.

Printed in Australia

Part No. 92199086

May 2007 (RA Rodeo. Print 3)

Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited

without written approval from GM Holden Ltd,

ABN 84 006 893 232

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CHAPTERS

Dashboard ..............................................1

Locks ......................................................2

Know your vehicle ..................................3

Driving ....................................................4

Fuel .........................................................5

Emergencies ...........................................6

Weekly checks ........................................7

Specications .........................................8

Tow and load ..........................................9

Cleaning ...............................................10

Index

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We thank you for choosing Holden and want to assure

you of our continuing interest in your motoring pleasure

and satisfaction and compliment you on your choice.

This handbook applies to all Rodeo models.

Due to different models and options, you may nd

reference in this handbook to some equipment not

installed in your own vehicle.

Please note that all information, illustrations and

specications in this handbook are based on the latest

production information available at the time of printing.

Holden reserves the right to make changes at any time

without notice and without incurring any obligation.

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Chapter 1 – Dashboard

Dashboard layout

Instrument panel

Warning/indicator lights

Trip computer3

Wipers and washers

Demister, horn and audio system

Headlights

Turn signals, fog lights and

Ignition switch

Immobiliser, hazard warning and

park brake

Ventilation and heating

Heater controls

Accessory power outlet, lighter and

ashtray

Glovebox, utility tray and

bonnet release

Cruise control3

Chapter 2 – Locks

Keys and keyless entry

Keys and locks

Chapter 3 – Know your vehicle

Seat adjustment

Head restraint adjustment

Seat belts

Which type of child restraint for

your child?

Child restraints

Airbags3

Rear view mirrors

Tilt steering and windows

Power windows3

Interior light and roof console with

map lights

Vanity mirror, assist grip and

sunglasses storage

Centre console and Rear ashtray

Storage box and antenna

Chapter 4 – Driving

Safety

Petrol engine starting

Diesel engine starting

Driving precautions

4x4 driving precautions

Manual transmission

Automatic transmission

Four wheel drive system operation

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)3

Chapter 5 – Fuel

Fuel

Fuel lling

Fuel types

Emission control

Reducing fuel consumption

Chapter 6 – Emergencies

Customer assistance - Australia

Customer assistance - New Zealand

Flat tyre

Towing a disabled vehicle

Engine overheating

Flat battery

Fuse replacement

Bulb replacement

Draining water separator (Diesel only)

Bleeding fuel system (Diesel only)

CONTENTS

3The asterisk signies equipment options not

in all vehicles; model variants, engine options,

optional equipment and Genuine Holden

Accessories (and Parts).

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Chapter 7 – Weekly checks

Miscellaneous checks

Engine coolant level

Engine oil level

Engine oil consumption

Automatic transmission uid level

Brake and clutch uid level

Power steering and washer

uid levels

Tyres

Battery

Trolley jack locations

Chapter 8 – Specications

Specications

Transmissions

Axles and lubricants

Recommended oil viscosity/

ambient temp

Dimensions and wheels/tyres

Identication plates

Chapter 9 – Tow and load

Loading the vehicle

Towing

Attaching a trailer

Towing precautions

Chapter 10 – Cleaning

Interior cleaning

Caring for paint

Roof, paint polishing, wheels

and tyres

Exterior glass cleaning

Cleaning products

CONTENTS cont.

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Dashboard

CHAPTER

Page

Dashboard layout ...........................1-2

Instrument panel.............................1-3

Warning/indicator lights ..................1-6

Trip computer3.............................1-11

Wipers and washers.....................1-12

Demister, horn and

audio system ................................1-13

Headlights.....................................1-14

Turn signals, fog lights

and ignition switch........................1-15

Immobiliser, hazard warning

and park brake............................. 1-16

Ventilation and heating................ 1-18

Heater controls............................ 1-19

Accessory power outlet,

lighter and ashtray....................... 1-22

Glovebox, utility tray

and bonnet release.......................1-23

Cruise control3..............................1-24

3The asterisk signies equipment options not

in all vehicles; model variants, engine options,

optional equipment and Genuine Holden

Accessories (and Parts).

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Chapter 1

DASHBOARD

DASHBOARD LAYOUT

1-2

Page

1 Air outlet (side)...........................1-18

2Passenger’s airbag3................. 3-11

3 Clock3..........................................1-4

4 Air outlets (centre)......................1-18

5Hazard warning switch...............1-17

6Transfer shift switch (4WD)........4-18

Utility tray (2WD)........................1-23

7Wipers and washers lever

(inc. cruise control switch3).......1-12

8 Instrument panel..........................1-3

9Turn signals and

light switch ........................1-14, 1-15

Page

10 Air outlet (side) ..........................1-18

11 Cruise control main switch3.......1-24

12 Bonnet release lever..................1-23

13 Horn...........................................1-13

14 Driver’s airbag............................ 3-11

15 Accessory power outlet..............1-22

16 Cigarette lighter..........................1-22

17 Ashtray.......................................1-22

18 Heater controls...........................1-19

19 Audio system .............................1-13

20 Glovebox....................................1-23

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Chapter 1

DASHBOARD 1-3

GAUGES

Speedometer

The speedometer gauge indicates

the vehicle speed in kilometres per

hour (km/h).

Odometer and tripmeter

Note For odometer and tripmeter

operation on vehicles with Electro-

luminescent3gauges and trip computer,

refer to Trip computer further on in this

chapter.

Asmall window under the speedometer is

used for the tripmeter and odometer.

The odometer records the distance

travelled since the vehicle was built, and

thetripmeterrecordsthedistancetravelled

on a particular journey. The tripmeter can

keep a record of two different journeys at

the same time.

The tripmeter reset knob is located

at the lower right-hand side of the

speedometer dial.

With the ignition switched on, push the

reset knob to change the display between

ODD (odometer), TRIP A and TRIP B. If

the reset knob is pressed for more than

one second, the tripmeter resets to zero.

Tachometer3

The tachometer indicates the engine

speed in revolutions per minute (RPM).

The red zone of the tachometer indicates

critical engine speed.

WARNING

Never operate the vehicle with the

tachometer needle in the red zone.

Continued operation with the tachometer

needle in the red zone will lead to serious

engine damage.

Reset knob

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INSTRUMENT PANEL cont.

1-4 Chapter 1

DASHBOARD

Fuel gauge

The fuel gauge indicates the level of fuel

within the fuel tank when the ignition

switchison.Frepresentsfull,Erepresents

empty. The needle in the fuel gauge falls

to Ewhen the ignition switch is turned off.

The fuel tank contents displays when the

ignition is turned to ON.

Refer to chapter 5 for refuelling

instructions.

Temperature gauge

The temperature gauge indicates the

temperature of the engine coolant when

the ignition switch is turned on.

Stop-start driving in heavy trafc, driving

at high speed in warm weather, hill

climbing or towing may cause the needle

to move toward the extreme top of the

gauge. This is normal, and is no cause for

concern. However, if the needle moves all

the way to the Hmark on the gauge and

remains there for more than 30 seconds,

you should stop the vehicle as soon as

it is safe to do so. Refer to chapter 6 for

overheating instructions.

Clock3

The time on the clock displays when the

ignition switch is in the ON position. The

clock display is adjusted as follows:

HHour display advances rapidly

while this button is pressed.

MMinute display advances rapidly

while this button is pressed.

SET When the SET button is pressed,

the time is rounded off to the

closest hour.

The clock does not display seconds, but

starts from zero when the SET button is

pressed.

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