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WARNING/REMINDER INDICATIONS cont.
Chapter 1A
DASHBOARD
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Brake
If the brake warning light illuminates while driving and the park brake
is fully released, there maybe a fault with the braking system. You
should immediately stop the vehicle (as carefully as possible) and
check the uid level in the brake master cylinder. Refer to Brake uid in
chapter 7. Do not proceed until the reason for the warning has been
located and rectied.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
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The warning light u will illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position, and will go out after a few seconds, to check that the
light is working.
If the light illuminates while driving, carefully stop the vehicle and switch
off the engine. Restart the engine then drive. If the light illuminates
again while driving, have the system checked by your Holden Dealer.
WARNING
If the Brake warning light and the ABS warning light illuminate at the
same time this indicates the EBD
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system may not be operating. This
may cause the rear brakes to lock up during emergency braking. Refer to
Active safety systems
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in chapter 4. If both lights are illuminated, pull over
carefully as soon as it is safe to do so and contact your Holden Dealer.
Note This light indicates that the anti-lock braking system is not
operating. Your vehicle’s brake system will still operate conventionally.
Refer to Active safety systems
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in chapter 4.
Battery
To check that the warning light is working, the p light illuminates when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, and will remain on until
the engine is started.
If the light illuminates when driving, this may indicate that the alternator
is not charging the battery. If the alternator drive belt is intact, there is a
problem in the charging system. Contact your Holden Dealer.
Glow plug indicator (diesel only)
The glow plug indicator light ! may remain on for a short time or may
extinguish right away. The waiting time will vary with the engine and
coolant temperatures. When the glow plugs are sufciently heated for
cold engine starting, the light will extinguish. This indicates that the
engine is ready to be started.