192 Vehicle care
Cleaning process
To activate the cleaning process,
continue driving and when road
conditions and traffic permits,
increase vehicle speed above
50 km/h until turns off (10 to 25
minutes).
Do not switch off the engine until the
cleaning process is complete.
The control indicator extinguishes
as soon as the self-cleaning
operation is complete.
Turning the engine off while is on
or flashing will prevent the cleaning
process from completing. This will
result in increased fuel consumption
and a reduction in engine oil life.
If
Z
also illuminates, cleaning is not
possible. Contact a Holden Dealer.
For more information refer to
Holden.com.au/owners-info/faqs
Reducing fuel consumption
Engine
Have the vehicle serviced regularly
in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in the Service/Warranty
Booklet.
Tyre pressure
Keep the tyres at the recommended
pressures. See Wheels and tyres on
page 219.
Wheel alignment
Maintain correct front and rear wheel
alignment.
Warm ups and idling
Avoid long engine warm ups. They
are unnecessary and waste fuel.
Avoid long engine idling.
Accelerating, driving and braking
Accelerate gently and avoid
rapid starts.
Drive the vehicle at steady speeds
where possible (after running-in).
It is desirable to reach top gear as
soon as possible, but do not force
the engine to labour in top gear.
Riding the brake
Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal when you do not intend
to brake.
Air conditioning
Switch off the air conditioning when
not required, however, once every
2 weeks, with the engine running,
switch the air conditioning on for 5
to 10 minutes to lubricate the seals
(even in winter).
Loading
Unnecessary weight increases
fuel consumption, especially when
accelerating.
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