Holden Colorado Owner Manual (Holden-Localizing-Australia/New Zealand-
13711071) - 2020 - CRC - 3/4/19
Driving and Operating 175
If the brakes are wet, press
firmly several times to dry them
out quickly.
.
If the vehicle is stationary in
deep water for an extended time,
water may have entered the
engine, transmission,
differentials and wheel bearings.
Contact a Holden Dealer as
soon as possible.
Hill and Mountain Roads
If the vehicle is driven frequently
over hilly terrain, it must be
maintained in good condition. The
fluids, tyres and brake pads must be
checked according to the
maintenance schedule shown in the
Service/Warranty Booklet.
On a downhill road, avoid
unnecessary use of the brakes. The
vehicle speed can be slowed by
shifting down a gear.
When driving downhill, always keep
the engine running and a gear
engaged. Do not drive with the
engine turned off or by shifting into
neutral gear.
Starting and
Operating
New Vehicle Break-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. This will allow
your brakes to bed in properly.
.
Avoid hard stops except in
emergencies to avoid premature
wear and the need for early
replacement of brakes.
.
Avoid heavy acceleration and
prolonged high-speed driving to
avoid damage to the engine and
to conserve fuel.
.
Do not tow any other vehicle.
Ignition Positions
0. Stopping the Engine/LOCK/OFF
1. ACC/ACCESSORY
2. ON/RUN
3. START
The ignition switch has four
positions.
To shift out of P (Park), the ignition
must be ON/RUN and the brake
pedal must be applied.
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