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Drive systems
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
The vehicle may have an AWD
system.
• AWD operates automatically
without any action required by
the driver.
• If the front drive wheels slip, the
rear wheels automatically drive
the vehicle.
• There may be a slight noise
during hard use. This is normal.
•
flashes on the instrument
cluster when the AWD system is
temporarily disabled.
If flashes briefly and then
stops, this is normal. It does not
indicate a system fault.
• If flashes continuously, a
malfunction has occurred.
Contact a Holden Dealer.
Difficult conditions
It is better to stop the vehicle well
before a hazard and check on foot
before driving the vehicle through it.
If the ground is very uneven or rocky,
do not grip the steering wheel rim
with your thumbs. A sudden steering
kickback due to an unseen obstacle
could cause injury.
Ensure all luggage and equipment
is securely tied down when driving
over rough or uneven surfaces.
Snow chains
Warning
You must not use standard snow
chains with the part that covers
the tyre tread being thicker than
13 mm. The fitting of standard
snow chains may cause damage
to your vehicle. For available
alternatives, contact a Holden
Dealer.
Provided the correct snow chains
are fitted ensure the following:
• Fit snow chains only to the front
wheels.
• Snow chains may only be used
at speeds up to 50 km/h.
• When driving on roads that are
free of snow, snow chains should
only be used for brief periods, as
they will wear quickly and may
snap.
• The part of the snow chain that
covers the tyre tread should not
be thicker than 13 mm.
The use of thicker chains may
cause damage to the body of the
vehicle.
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