Electronically Controlled Driving Programmes In Automatic Mode - Vauxhall Corsa Owner's Manual

In Manual mode the gears can be shifted
manually. The transmission display shows
the currently engaged gear.
If the engine speed is too low the Easytronic
will automatically shift to a lower gear even
in Manual mode. This prevents the engine
from stalling.
Selector lever in + or -
+
Shift to a higher gear.
-
Shift to a lower gear.
If a higher gear is selected when the
running speed is too low, or a lower gear
when the speed is too high, no shift is
effected. This prevents the engine from
running at too low or too high revs.
Gears can be skipped by jogging the
selector lever repeatedly at short intervals.
When the vehicle is in Automatic mode,
Easytronic shifts to Manual mode when the
selector lever is set to position
transmission display shows the currently
selected gear.
Selector lever in A/M
Switch between Automatic and Manual
mode.
Selector lever in R
Reverse gear. Engage only when the
vehicle is stationary. Press the button on
the selector lever and select R. The
transmission display will show "R".
If R is selected when the vehicle is in motion,
"R" flashes in the transmission display and
no gear is engaged.
+ -
or . The
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 gear shifting 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.
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