Stopping The Vehicle; Electronically Controlled Driving Programmes In Automatic Mode; Winter Programme - Vauxhall Combo Owner's Manual

Stopping the vehicle

In Automatic or Manual mode, first gear
is automatically engaged (second gear if
the Winter programme is engaged) and
the clutch is released when the vehicle is
stationary. In R, reverse gear remains
engaged.
If a warning signal sounds when the
driver's door is opened (footbrake not
depressed), move the selector lever to N
and apply the handbrake.
When stopping on gradients, engage the
handbrake or depress the footbrake.
To prevent overheating of the clutch, do
not increase engine speed to ensure
smooth idling when in gear.
Switch off engine if stopping for a lengthy
period, e.g. in traffic jams or at level
crossings.
Electronically controlled driving
programmes in Automatic mode
z By means of delayed gear changing
(higher engine speeds) following a cold
start, the operating temperature
programme quickly and automatically
brings the catalytic converter to the
temperature required for optimum
pollutant reduction.
z Adaptive programmes automatically
adapt gearshifting to suit the driving
conditions, such as if the vehicle is
towing a caravan / trailer, has a high
payload, or is being driven on inclines.
Easytronic
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Winter programme

In the event of difficulties starting-off on
slippery roads, press button T ("A" and T
are shown in the transmission display).
Easytronic switches to Automatic mode
and the vehicle sets off in second gear.
The Winter programme is switched off by:
z pressing button T again,
z switching to Manual mode,
z turning off the ignition.
In order to protect the Easytronic system,
the Winter programme automatically
switches itself off at extremely high clutch
temperatures.
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