Holden Spark (Next Gen) Owner Manual (GMK-Localising-Holden-9507018) -
2016 - crc - 11/19/15
128 Driving and Operating
Press the release button to select
a gear.
Press the brake pedal and press the
release button to select a gear.
Shift freely to select a gear.
Engine braking
To utilise the engine braking effect,
select L when driving downhill,
if necessary.
Engine braking is most effective in
drive range L. If drive range L is
selected at too high a speed, the
transmission remains in the current
gear until the vehicle slows down.
Note
Use of engine compression during
long mountainous descents may
prolong the life of your brakes.
Kickdown
For faster acceleration:
.
Press the accelerator pedal all
the way down and hold.
The transmission shifts to a
lower gear ratio depending on
the engine speed.
Fault
In the event of a fault, *
illuminates. The transmission no
longer shifts automatically or
manually because it is locked in a
certain gear.
Contact a Holden Dealer.
Interruption of Power
Supply
If the power supply is interrupted,
the shift lever cannot be moved out
of the P position.
If the battery is discharged, start the
vehicle using jump leads. Jump
Starting 0 181.
If the battery is not the cause of the
fault, release shift lever and remove
the ignition key from the ignition lock
(vehicles with ignition switch).