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Holden WM Caprice Owner Manual (MY12.5) - 2012 - CRC 1st Edition - 6/28
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9-2 Driving and Operating
Starting and
Operating
New Vehicle Running-in
Observe the following precautions to
improve performance:
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For th e first 1,000 km:
Do not make full-throttle starts.
Avoid downshifting t o brake or
slow the vehicle.
Do not drive at any one constant
speed.
Use moderate acceleration in
lower gears.
Avoid vehicle speeds above
110 km/h.
.
Between the first 1,000 km and
5,000 km, heavy acceleration in
lower gears may be used.
Vehicle speeds above 110 km/h
should be limited to five minutes
at a time.
.
Avoid making hard stops for the
first 350 km to avoid premature
wear and early replacement of
brakes.
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It is recommended that the new
vehicle be driven for at least
1,500 km before towing. See
“Running-in when towi ng” under
Trailer Towing on page 9‑ 30.
Brakes
Do not let the vehicle run down hills
or coast with the engine off as the
power assistance does not operate.
Ensure that there is nothing under
the brake pedal which could r estrict
its use, such as poorly fi tting
floor mats.
Continuous or heavy use of brakes
will shorten the life of the
brake pads.
Power steering
The power steering fitted to the
vehicle is designed to reduce
steering effort.
Do not turn and ho ld the st eering
wheel in the fully turned position
when stationary.
If power steering is not working, due
to the engine stall ing for example,
the vehicle can still be steered.
Have the steering repaired as soon
as possible by a Holden Dealer.
Mobile phones and CB radios
Use mobile phones and CB
equipment that utilise an antenna
fitted to the outside of the vehicle
whenever possible.
If using mobile phones or CBs with
an integrated antenna inside the
vehicle, avoid using near the
dashboard area, as some functions
may be affected.
Loading the vehicle
Loading the vehicle changes
handling when driving. See Vehicle
Weight on page 12‑6.
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