Holden VF Ute Owner Manual (Holden-Localizing-Holden-6070613) - 2014 -
1st Edition - 4/3/13
9-16 Driving and Operating
brake pedal in an attempt to quickly
stop or slow down the vehicle. The
stability system hydraulic brake
control module increases brake
pressure at each corner of the
vehicle until the ABS activates.
Minor brake pedal pulsation or
pedal movement during this time is
normal and the driver should
continue to apply the brake pedal as
the driving situation dictates. The
brake assist feature will
automatically disengage when the
brake pedal is released or brake
pedal pressure is quickly
decreased.
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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. The
vehicle's speed should always be
adjusted to suit road and traffic
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Warning (Continued)
conditions. Always maintain an
adequate distance to the vehicle
in front of you.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
The HSA system assists in
preventing rollback when driving off,
while on an incline.
1. Release the brake pedal.
2. Automatic transmission — Press
the accelerator pedal.
Manual transmission —
Simultaneously press the
accelerator pedal and
progressively release the clutch
pedal.
The brakes remain on for
approximately 2 seconds or until the
HSA system has detected vehicle
drive off.
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control
System (TCS)
The vehicle has a TCS that limits
wheel spin. This is especially useful
in slippery road conditions. The
system operates only if it senses
that the rear wheels are spinning
too much or are beginning to lose
traction. When this happens, the
system works the rear brakes and
reduces engine power by closing
the throttle and managing engine
spark to limit wheel spin.
The
d light will flash when the
traction control system is limiting
wheel spin.
The system may be heard or felt
while it is working, but this is
normal.
If the vehicle is in cruise control
when TCS begins to limit wheel
spin, the cruise control will
automatically disengage. The cruise