Overrun Cut-Off; Stop-Start System - Opel ASTRA Owner's Manual

Overrun cut-off

The fuel supply is automatically cut off
during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle
is driven with a gear engaged but
accelerator is released.

Stop-start system

The stop-start system helps to save
fuel and to reduce the exhaust
emissions. When conditions allow, it
switches off the engine as soon as the
vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a
traffic jam.
Activation
The stop-start system is available as
soon as the engine is started, the
vehicle starts-off and the conditions
as stated below in this section are
fulfilled.
Deactivation
Deactivate the stop-start system
manually by pressing Ï OFF. The
deactivation is indicated when the
LED in the button illuminates.
Autostop
Vehicles with manual transmission
Depending on the engine, two
versions of an Autostop are available.
See engine data to identify the engine
identifier code for your vehicle
3 248.
Conventional Autostop
Driving and operating
All petrol engines and diesel engines
except B16DTU have only the
conventional Autostop.
An Autostop can be activated at a
standstill or at a low speed up to
5 km/h.
Activate a conventional Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Set the lever in neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.
Early Autostop
Engine B16DTU has early Autostop
in addition to conventional Autostop.
An Autostop, both conventional and
early, can be activated at a standstill
or at a low speed up to 14 km/h.
Activate an early Autostop as follows:
● Depress the brake pedal.
● Depress the clutch pedal.
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.
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