Holden VF Ute Owner Manual (Holden-Localizing-Holden-8660899) - 2015 -
crc - 8/5/14
9-14 Driving and Operating
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For vehicles fitted with a manual
transmission; when on level
roads, in an unladen condition, it
is permissible to drive off in 2nd
gear, in the interest of fuel
economy.
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Do not drive with your foot
resting on the clutch pedal.
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When stopped on an incline, do
not hold the vehicle stationary
using the clutch. Use the park
brake or foot brake.
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Shift to a lower gear when
climbing steep gradients, before
the engine starts to labour.
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Shift to a lower gear before
descending steep gradients.
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Do not over rev the engine when
shifting to a lower gear.
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V8, when vehicle speed is
14 km/h or less, engine speed is
limited to 5,000 RPM.
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V6, when in neutral or the clutch
is depressed, engine speed is
limited to 6,000 RPM.
Brakes
Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
The ABS:
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Continuously monitors the
vehicle's braking system
preventing the wheels from
locking up.
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Allows maximum braking effort
while full steering control is
retained, even in the event of
panic braking.
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Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving. Traffic safety can
only be achieved by adopting a
responsible driving style. You
should always adjust the vehicle's
speed to suit road and traffic
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
conditions. Always maintain an
adequate distance to the vehicle
in front of you.
Operation
ABS operation is noticeable by
pulsing of the brake pedal and the
noise of the regulation process.
The initial self-check may also be
audible.
Keep the brake pedal fully pressed
throughout the braking process,
without pumping it.
If the vehicle is travelling above
50 km/h and ABS braking occurs,
the centrally mounted rear high level
brake lamp will flash.
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