Interruption Of Power Supply; Electronic Driving Programmes - Opel Automobile Owner's Manual

116 Driving and operating
No automatic shifting to a higher gear
takes place at high engine
revolutions.
For reasons of safety, kickdown is
also available in manual mode
3 116.

Electronic driving programmes

■ Following a cold start, the operating
temperature programme increases
engine speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
■ The automatic neutral shift function
automatically shifts to idling when
the vehicle is stopped with
a forward gear engaged.
■ When Sport mode is engaged, the
vehicle shifts at higher engine
speeds (unless cruise control is
on). Sport mode 3 122.
Kickdown
If the accelerator pedal is pressed
past the pressure point, the
transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on engine speed.
Fault
In the event of a fault, g illuminates.
Additionally a code number or
a vehicle message is displayed in the
Driver Information Center. Vehicle
messages 3 80.
The transmission no longer shifts
automatically. Continued travel is
possible with manual shifting.
Only the highest gear is available.
Depending on the fault, 2nd gear may
also be available in manual mode.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.

Interruption of power supply

In the event of an interruption of
power supply, the selector lever
cannot be moved out of the P
position. The ignition key cannot be
moved out of the ignition lock.
If the battery is discharged, start the
vehicle using jump leads 3 162.
If the battery is not the cause of the
fault, release selector lever and
remove ignition key from ignition lock.
Release selector lever
1. Apply parking brake.
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