Commodore VZ workshop manual

The Holden VZ Commodore is the thirteenth model of the Holden Commodore line-up, a full-size auto yielded by the Australian automotive marque, Holden.

Released inside August 2004, the vehicle debuted a hot generation of 175 plus 190 kilowatt 3.6 litre Alloytec V6 machines inside area of the elder 3.8 litre ECOTEC V6 motors. Other changes with the V6 was the reduction of the supercharger which was included inside the S models within the VS with VY, this was moreover dropped with all the 3.8L and wouldn't be chosen with all the hot 3.6L V6. These brand-new Alloytec DOHC motors have continued by with the VE Commodore that was introduced inside August 2006. A brand-new 5L40-E 5-speed automatic transmission sourced from General Motors was introduced found on the sports plus deluxe V6 variants.

The VZ is notable to be truly the only Commodore series of latest instances not to officially introduce a Series II update with the range, still a quantity of mechanical changes were created inside January 2006. Holden introduced the fresh L76 6.0 litre V8 with its range. The V8 has been somewhat detuned, plus both Displacement about Demand plus varying valve timing have been removed. The base V6 furthermore went from 175 kilowatts with 172 kilowatts as well as the 190 kilowatt V6 went from 340 with 335 newton metres simultaneously, to satisfy new ADR 79/01 emissions guidelines which became efficient 1 January 2006.

The advanced 3.6 litre Alloytec motors are more effective, sensitive plus fuel-efficient than the outgoing ECOTEC V6. Matched with all-new plus upgraded transmissions they deliver noticeable increases inside all-round driving refinement. To achieve 190 kilowatts, the Alloytec V6 gains varying valve timing about both inlet plus exhaust sides and a double stage intake manifold, when the 175 kilowatt variation retains varying valve timing found on the inlet side just. Selected models bring advanced active protection qualities which electronically aid the driver with keep car control inside emergency scenarios.

The VZ Commodore was obtainable in many model variations, nearly all of that carried over within the VY range, with all the exception of the newly introduced SV6, a specification level which changed the S range. All models inside the Commodore range were accessible because sedans, when wagon variants of the Executive, Acclaim & Berlina were accessible. Berlina plus Calais models were not badged or advertised because Commodores. The VZ was the last Commodore line-up with utilize the Executive & Acclaim nameplates, both of that will be later changed with a modern Omega model inside the VE Commodore.

Sales of the VZ Commodore failed with match those of the preceding VY Commodore inside light of increasing tiny vehicle sales, high gas costs plus growing interest inside the VZ's substitution, the VE.

The VZ Commodore sedans were superseded by the VE Commodore range inside August 2006, while the Wagon & Ute ranges lived about for virtually another year. Ute creation ended inside August 2007, while the last wagon rolled off Holden's Elizabeth plant line about 6 September 2007.

The Commodore Executive was the baseline variant, plus was priced from A$33,160.

The Commodore Executive standard attributes included:

3.6 L 175 kW Alloytec V6 engine Alloytec V6 engine inside January 2006)
4-speed automatic transmission
Anti-lock Braking System
Car headlights
Brake Assist
Cruise control
Driver's plus passenger's airbags
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Front force windows
Independent Rear Suspension
Power antenna
Power socket inside centre console
Quad cupholders
Security system
Single disk CD player
Steering wheel sound controls
Trip computer
15x6 inch steel wheels

The Commodore Executive optional attributes included:

Air conditioning
Alloy wheels
Country pack suspension
FE2 sports suspension
Rear park assist
Satellite navigation
Side Impact Airbags


Commodore Acclaim
VZ Commodore Acclaim wagon

The Commodore Acclaim sat above the Commodore Executive inside specification level hierarchy of the VZ Commodore range, plus was priced from A$39,050.

The Commodore Acclaim standard qualities supersede plus add to people of the Commodore Executive variant:

Air conditioning
Electronic Brake Assist
Electronic Stability System that incorporated:
Traction control system
Front plus back energy windows
Rear park assist
Side Impact Airbags
Traction control
15x7 inch alloy wheels

The Commodore Acclaim optional attributes included:

Alloy wheels
FE2 sports suspension
Satellite navigation

Commodore SV6

The SV6 was the cheapest sports variant. Pricing for the SV6 began from A$38,990.

The SV6 qualities included:

3.6 L 190 kW Alloytec V6
6-speed guide transmission
Air conditioning
Anti-lock braking system
Car headlights
Brake assist
CD player
Cruise control
Driver's plus passenger's airbags
Electronic brakeforce distribution
FE2 sports suspension
Front fog lamps
Front plus back energy windows
Independent back suspension
Limited slip differential
Leather steering wheel
Power antenna
Security system
Sports body kit
Traction control system
Trip computer
17 inch alloy wheels

Commodore SV8

Early VZ versions of the SV8 continued with all the VY SV8 theme, being basically an Executive with a V8 engine, back spoiler, specific 17 inch alloy wheels plus SV6 tail lights. This specification was later upgraded because a running change with match the equipment degrees plus appearance of the SV6, that stayed a step down within the SS. The SV8 was priced from A$41,990.

SV8 attributes included:

5.7 L 250 kW LS1 V8 L76 V8 from 1/1/06)
6-speed guide transmission
Air conditioning
Anti-lock braking system
Car headlights
Brake assist
CD player
Cruise control
Driver's plus passenger's airbags
Electronic brakeforce distribution
FE2 sports suspension
Front force windows
Independent back suspension
Limited slip differential
Power antenna
Security system
Traction control system
Trip computer
17 inch alloy wheels

Commodore SS
Holden VZ Commodore SS

The SS was the flagship sports model of the VZ range. Pricing for the SS began at A$50,990.

SS included these attributes as:

5.7 L 250 kW LS1 V8 L76 V8 from 1/1/06)
6-speed guide transmission
6 disk in-dash CD player
Air conditioning
Alloy pedals
Anti-lock braking system
Car headlights
Brake assist
Colour-coded instrument cluster
Cruise control
Driver's plus passenger's airbags
Electronic brakeforce distribution
FE2 sports suspension
Front plus back energy windows
Front fog lamps
Independent back suspension
Limited slip differential
Power antenna
Security system
Side impact airbags
Sports leather steering wheel
Traction control system
Trip computer
18 inch alloy wheels

Berlina
2004–2006 Holden VZ Berlina sedan
2004–2006 Holden VZ Berlina sedan

The Berlina was the semi-luxury variation of the VZ range; it sited above the Acclaim plus under the Calais inside the VZ range. Pricing for the Berlina started from A$42,900.

The Berlina qualities included:

3.6 L 175 kW Alloytec V6 LS1 V8 till 31/12/05, then 6.0 L 260 kW L76 V8 from 1/1/06)
4-speed automatic transmission
6 disk in-dash CD player
Anti-lock braking system
Car headlights
Brake assist
Climate control air conditioning
Cruise control
Driver's plus passenger's airbags
Electronic brake assist
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Front plus back force windows
Independent back suspension
Leather steering wheel
Limited slip differential
Power antenna
Security system
Side impact airbags
Rear park assist
Traction control system
Trip computer
16x7 inch alloy wheels

Calais
Holden VZ Calais
Colour range

The Calais is the best of the line deluxe model inside the VZ range; it sat above the Berlina plus combined deluxe with performance. Pricing for the Calais started at A$52,660.

The Calais attributes included:

3.6 L 190 kW Alloytec V6 LS1 V8 till 31/12/05, then 260 kW 6.0 L L76 V8 from 1/1/06)
5-speed automatic transmission
6 disk in-dash CD player
Anti-lock braking system
Car headlights
Brake assist
Cruise control
Driver's plus passenger's airbags
Dual zone electronic climate control
Electronic brake assist
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Electronic stability program
Front plus back energy windows
Independent back suspension
Limited slip differential
Luxury / sports suspension
Power antenna
Security system
Side impact airbags
Sports leather steering wheel
Rear park assist
Traction control system
Trip computer
17x8 inch alloy wheels


Commodore 9C1
2006 Holden VZ Commodore SVZ

The Commodore 9C1, or 'Police Pack', became a unique pack for the VZ Commodore which was accessible with all authorities organisations inside Australia, New Zealand plus many inside the Middle East. It was based found on the Commodore Executive plus added numerous specification updates with cater with the demands of police. Many 9C1s were delivered inside white, nevertheless were additionally available inside alternative colors, usually employed because unmarked cars.

It has qualities these as:
Traction control
4 Airbags
Interior light with integrated chart lights
Interior light lock-out switch
FE2 suspension
15x7" 'chaser' rims with 225/60/R15 tyres
Black colored dash surrounds
Front plus back force windows
Limited slip differential
Sump protector guard
Larger high ability power with 450 CCA plus 115 min RC
Speedometer with 2 km/h increments marked
Two horns – standard 400 Hz horn and a more effective 450 Hz horn
ABS
Upgraded front brake pads
More Wiring Loom
Plus standard highlights of the VZ Commodore Executive

While the sedan VZ range received both versions of the Alloytec V6, the ute range received merely the lower-capacity Alloytec 175 – it was the standard engine over the whole ute range with a six-speed guide – an upgraded 4-speed automatic was accessible because a choice. Once again the One Tonner & Crewman ranges shared the same specification models, because shown below:

Base: Based about Commodore Executive specification. Available with 3.6-litre 175 kW Alloytec V6 – 6sp guide or 4sp auto
S: Based about Commodore SV6 specification. Available with 3.6-litre 175 kW Alloytec V6 – 6sp guide or 4sp auto

This model was rebranded because SV6 inside August 2006, as well as the 5-speed car within the sedan became accessible for the very first time and a force heighten with 190 kW.

SS: Based about Commodore SS specification. Available with a 5.7-litre 235 kW Gen III V8, or the new 260 kW 6.0-litre L98 – 6sp guide or 4sp auto

Crewman's were again obtainable in Cross 8 shape, while the VZ range added the Crewman Cross 6, basically a V6 adaptation of the Cross 8.

One-Tonners were accessible with all the following specifications:

Base :Based about Commodore Executive specification. Available with 3.6-litre 175 kW Alloytec V6 – 6sp guide or 4sp car or 5.7-litre 235 kW Gen III V8 – 6sp guide or 4sp auto
S: Based about Commodore SV6 specification minus fog-lights. Available with 3.6-litre 175 kW Alloytec V6 – 6sp guide or 4sp car or 5.7-litre 235 kW Gen III V8 – 6sp guide or 4sp auto
Cross 6: AWD One-Tonner. Available with 3.6-litre 175 kW Alloytec V6 – 4sp automatic only
SVZ: Based found on the SV6 and leather seats, paddle shifts found on the steering wheel, Monaro CV8 rims. Available with 3.6-litre 195 kW Alloytec V6 – 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

To create space inside the factory for the future VE Commodore, manufacturing of the One Tonner ceased inside December 2005.

The Ute range continued without any upgrades for the upcoming 18 months, till the January 2006 addition of Holden's fresh L76 V8 motors. The VZ Utes stayed about sale perfectly following the introduction of Holden's next-generation VE sedans, because did the VZ Wagons. By December of the same year, the Crewman plus all AWD variants of the ute were gone from showrooms following Holden ceased creation, as well as the One-Tonner range was discontinued. Holden's VZ Utes were superseded by the VE Ute range inside September 2007.