Electronic Driving Programmes; Interruption Of Power Supply - Vauxhall 2010 Astra Owner's Manual

128 Driving and operating
In manual mode no automatic shifting
to a higher gear takes place at high
engine revolutions.

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 and the
brake pedal is pressed.
■ When Sport mode is engaged, the
vehicle shifts at higher engine
speeds (unless cruise control is
on). Sport mode 3 134.
■ Special programmes automatically
adapt the shifting points when
driving up inclines or down hills.
Kickdown
If the accelerator pedal is pressed
down completely in automatic mode,
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 91.
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.
Shift only when vehicle is in standstill.
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
removed from the ignition lock.
If the battery is discharged, start the
vehicle using jump leads 3 177.
If the battery is not the cause of the
fault, release the selector lever.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Release the selector lever trim
from the centre console at the
front, fold it upwards and rotate it
to the left.