Stopping The Vehicle; Vehicle Storage; Rocking The Car - Vauxhall Corsa Owner's Manual

Stopping the vehicle

When the selector lever is in the mid
position and the vehicle at a standstill, first
gear (second gear with active starting-off
aid) is automatically engaged and the
clutch opened.
If a warning signal sounds when the
driver's door is opened (foot brake not
depressed), move the selector lever to N
and apply the hand brake.
When stopping on gradients engage hand
brake or depress brake pedal. To prevent
overheating of the clutch, do not increase
engine revolutions 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.

Vehicle storage

Before leaving the vehicle:
z Engage hand brake.
z Remove ignition key.
The last gear engaged is retained. When
the selector lever is in position N no gear is
engaged.
When the ignition is switched off the
Easytronic no longer responds to
movement of the selector lever.
If the ignition key is not removed, the
battery may be discharged if the vehicle is
then left to stand for a lengthy period of
time.
If the hand brake has not been applied, the
control indicator R flashes for a few
seconds after the ignition is switched off.

Rocking the car

If it becomes necessary to rock the vehicle
to free it from sand, mud, snow or a hole,
move the selector lever between the mid
position and R in a repeat pattern while
simultaneously applying light pressure to
the accelerator pedal. Do not race the
engine and avoid sudden acceleration.
This applies only to the exceptional
circumstances mentioned above.
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