Model Variant:
VF Series (Evoke, SV6, SS, SS-V, Calais, Calais-V, Caprice)
Production Years Covered:
2014
Body Style:
4-door sedan and sportwagon
Target Audience:
DIY owners, mechanics and workshops servicing the Holden Commodore VF
Segment:
Full-size Australian-built passenger car
Manual Type:
Workshop-grade service and repair manual
Key Advantage:
Factory-level repair procedures, diagnostics and specifications in one searchable PDF
Versus Forums:
Focused manual-style reference instead of scattered posts and incomplete snippets
Content:
Complete overhaul, diagnostic and specification coverage for all major systems
Usability:
Searchable, zoomable and printable PDF with bookmarked chapters
Device Support:
Windows PC, Mac, tablets and smartphones
Coverage Areas:
Engine, transmission, drivetrain, electrical, brakes, suspension, steering, cooling, heating, fuel, body, chassis and interior
Model Coverage:
All VF models, engine variants and trim levels
Manual Type:
Complete Workshop Service Repair Manual
File Format:
Searchable PDF (zoomable, printable, bookmarked chapters)
Delivery Method:
Instant digital download after purchase — no shipping, no waiting
Access:
Download again anytime after purchase
Engine:
Complete overhaul — disassembly, inspection and rebuild
Transmission & Drivetrain:
Service, repair and clutch/driveline procedures
Electrical System:
Diagnostics, wiring diagrams and repair procedures
Brakes:
Inspection, service and component replacement
Suspension & Steering:
Component service and repair
Cooling & Heating:
System maintenance and repair
Fuel & Exhaust:
Fuel system maintenance, repair and exhaust service
Body, Chassis & Interior:
Service and repair procedures
Routine Maintenance:
Schedules, fluid checks and service intervals
Troubleshooting:
Symptom-based diagnostics with flowcharts and diagnostic trees
Component Replacement:
Step-by-step removal and installation with tool usage illustrations
Specification Checks:
Factory specifications, tolerances and wear limits
Electrical Testing:
Multimeter testing procedures and component function verification
Depth:
Workshop-grade, factory-level procedures for technicians and DIY owners
Torque Specifications:
All factory torque specs and tightening values for all fasteners
Wear Limits:
Allowable tolerances and wear limits for all components
Special Tools:
Special service tool numbers with illustrations
Exploded-View Diagrams:
Exploded-view parts diagrams with OEM part numbers
Component Identification:
Component identification and location guides
Wiring Diagrams:
Detailed wiring diagrams and electrical schematics
Illustrations:
Assembly and disassembly illustrations with step-by-step procedural diagrams
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Primary Engine:
3.0L SIDI V6 (LF1) — Evoke, Calais
Engine Options Range:
3.0L V6, 3.6L V6 (LFX) and 6.0L V8 (LS3 — SS models)
3.6L V6 Output:
Approximately 210 kW / 350 Nm
V8 Output:
Approximately 250 kW (LS3 in SS)
Detailed Specs:
Refer to manual for detailed engine specifications
Fuel Delivery:
Spark-ignition direct injection (SIDI) on V6 engines
Fuel Type:
Premium unleaded recommended for V8; regular unleaded compatible on V6
Coverage:
Fuel system maintenance and repair procedures included
Automatic:
6-speed automatic transmission
Manual:
6-speed manual available on SS V8 models
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive across the VF range
Manual Coverage:
Clutch and driveline service procedures included
Service Content:
Transmission service, overhaul and diagnostics covered
Wheelbase:
Approximately 2,915 mm
Length:
Approximately 4,894 mm (sedan)
Body Styles:
Sedan and Sportwagon
Curb Weight:
Approximately 1,600–1,750 kg depending on variant
Exact Figures:
Refer to manual for variant-specific weight specifications
ANCAP Rating:
5-star ANCAP safety rating for the VF Commodore
Stability Control:
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with traction control
Braking Aids:
ABS, electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist
Hill Assist:
Hill hold control
Airbags:
Front, side, curtain and knee airbags
Structure:
High-strength steel safety cell body structure
Seatbelts:
Front seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters
Audio System:
MyLink touchscreen infotainment with CD, USB, Bluetooth and auxiliary input
Display:
Colour touchscreen with smartphone integration
Instrumentation:
Driver information display with trip computer
Parking Sensors:
Front and rear parking sensors on higher trims
Rear Camera:
Reversing camera on selected variants
Cruise Control:
Standard cruise control
Scheduled Service:
Maintenance schedules included in the manual
Service Scope:
Routine maintenance, fluid checks and inspection procedures
Fluid Specs:
Factory fluid specifications and capacities included
Torque Values:
All factory torque values for service fasteners included
Known Issues / Common Wear
Wear Items:
Brakes, suspension components and driveline wear items covered
Diagnostics:
Symptom-based troubleshooting for common VF faults
Manufacturer:
Holden (General Motors Australia)
Platform:
GM Global RWD (Zeta-derived) platform
Generation:
VF — final generation of the Australian-built Commodore
Introduction:
VF series introduced in 2013 as an evolution of the VE
Year Coverage:
2014 model year
Assembly Plant:
Elizabeth, South Australia
