Driving And Operating; Driving Hints; Starting And Operating - Opel 2010 Astra H Owner's Manual

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Driving and operating

Driving and
operating
Driving hints ............................... 132
Starting and operating ............... 132
Engine exhaust .......................... 134
Automatic transmission .............. 136
Manual transmission .................. 140
Manual transmission
automated .................................. 141
Brakes ........................................ 145
Ride control systems ................. 147
Cruise control ............................. 149
Object detection systems ........... 150
Fuel ............................................ 151
Towing ....................................... 153

Driving hints

Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is
a danger to yourself and others.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.

Starting and operating

New vehicle running-in
Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for
a while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
Fuel and engine oil consumption may
be higher during the running-in
period.
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