HOLDEN MJ BARINA SPARK 2012 - Pre-Driving Checks and Starting

76 Driving and operating
Driving and
operating
Driving information........................76
Starting and operating
..................76
Manual transmission.....................80
Brakes
..........................................80
Ride control systems
....................82
Object detection systems
.............83
Fuel...............................................85
Driving information
Before entering
the vehicle
Check that windows, mirrors and
lamps are clean.
Visually check tyre ination. Check
tyre pressures weekly.
Before driving off
1. Close and secure all doors.
2. Position the seat for comfortable
driving.
3. Adjust rear view mirrors.
4. Fasten seat belts.
5. Check that warning indicators
illuminate when turning the
ignition on. See Warning lights,
gauges and indicators on
page 48.
Starting and
operating
New vehicle running-in
Use the following precautions to
improve performance:
• Do not make full throttle starts.
• Avoid downshifting to brake or
slow the vehicle.
• Avoid hard stops except in
emergencies to avoid premature
wear and early replacement
of brakes.
• Avoid heavy acceleration and
prolonged highspeed driving to
avoid damage to the engine and
to conserve fuel.
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