Driving And Operating; Driving Hints; Control Of The Vehicle - Vauxhall KTA-2675/12-VX-en Owner's Manual

Driving and operating

Driving hints ............................... 151

Starting and operating ............... 152
Engine exhaust .......................... 159
Automatic transmission .............. 160
Manual transmission .................. 164
Drive systems ............................ 165
Brakes ........................................ 165
Ride control systems ................. 168
Driver assistance systems ......... 173
Fuel ............................................ 204
Trailer hitch ................................ 211
Driving hints

Control of the vehicle

Never coast with engine not
running (except during
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 3 156.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.
Driving and operating
Steering
If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a
system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.
Control indicator c 3 106.
Caution
Vehicles equipped with hydraulic
power steering:
If the steering wheel is turned until
it reaches the end of its travel, and
is held in that position for more
than 15 seconds, damage may
occur to the power steering
system and there may be loss of
power steering assist.
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