Opel Corsa Owner's Manual page 147

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Kickdown
If the accelerator pedal is pressed past the
pressure point, the transmission shifts to a
lower gear depending on engine speed.
During kickdown no manual gear shifting is
possible.
When the engine speed approaches its
upper limit, the transmission shifts to a
higher gear during kickdown even in
Manual mode.
Without kickdown this automatic shift is
not effected in Manual mode.
If the SPORT programme is engaged, the
driven wheels may spin slightly when
starting off with kickdown. This allows for
maximum acceleration of the vehicle.
Engine braking
Automatic mode
When driving downhill, the manual
transmission automated does not shift into
higher gears until a fairly high engine
speed has been reached. When braking,
the manual transmission automated shifts
down in good time.
Manual mode
To utilise the engine braking effect, select a
lower gear in good time when driving
downhill.
Driving and operation 141
"Rocking the car"
Move selector lever between R and A
(or + or -) while applying light pressure to
the accelerator pedal ONLY if the vehicle
has to be rocked to free it from sand, mud,
snow or a hole. Do not race the engine and
avoid sudden acceleration.
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