Driving And Operating; Control Of The Vehicle; New Vehicle Running-In - Opel Automobile Owner's Manual

Driving and operating

Driving hints ............................... 111
Starting and operating ............... 111
Engine exhaust .......................... 115
Automatic transmission .............. 117
Manual transmission .................. 120
Manual transmission
automated .................................. 121
Brakes ........................................ 125
Ride control systems ................. 127
Cruise control ............................. 128
Object detection systems ........... 129
Fuel ............................................ 130
Towing ....................................... 132
Driving hints

Control of the vehicle

Never coast with engine not
running (except during an
Autostop)
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. All
systems function during an Autostop,
but there will be a controlled reduction
in power steering assist and vehicle
speed is reduced.
Stop-start system 3 113.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.
Driving and operating
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.
During the running-in period fuel and
engine oil consumption may be
higher and the cleaning process of
the diesel particle filter may take
place more often. Autostop may be
inhibited to allow for charging the
battery.
Diesel particle filter 3 115.
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