Manual Transmission Automated; Transmission Display; Selector Lever - Opel ASTRA Owner's Manual

Manual transmission
automated
The automated manual transmission
permits manual gearshifting (manual
mode) or automatic gearshifting
(automatic mode), both with
automatic clutch control.
Manual shifting is possible by tapping
the selector lever in manual mode.
Note
When unlocking or opening a
vehicle door, a sound may be
audible caused by the hydraulic
system.

Transmission display

In automatic mode, the driving
programme is indicated by D in the
Driver Information Centre.
In manual mode, M and the number
of the selected gear is indicated.
R indicates reverse gear.
N indicates neutral.
Driving and operating

Selector lever

Always move the selector lever in the
appropriate direction as far as it will
go. Upon release, it automatically
returns to the centre position.
N : neutral position
D/M : switch between automatic (D)
and manual (M) shift mode.
The transmission display
shows either D or M with the
selected gear
: upshifting in manual mode
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: downshifting in manual mode
]
R : reverse gear. Engage only
when vehicle is stationary
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