Selector Lever - Opel 2016 Combo Owner's Manual

Selector lever

Always move the selector lever in the
appropriate direction as far as it will
go.
After selecting A/M, + or - and
releasing the selector lever, the lever
automatically returns to the centre
position.
N : neutral
: drive position
o
A/M : switch between automatic and
manual mode
The transmission display
shows AUTO when in
automatic mode.
R : reverse gear
Engage only when vehicle is
stationary. The transmission
display shows "R" when
reverse gear is engaged.
+ : shift to a higher gear
- : shift to a lower gear
Caution
It is not advisable to drive with the
hand resting on the selector lever.
Starting-off
When the engine is started, depress
the brake pedal and move the
selector lever towards + to engage
first gear. Shift to a higher or lower
gear by moving selector lever to + or -.
Gears can be skipped by moving the
selector lever repeatedly at short
intervals.
The driver will be alerted to an
incorrect gear selection by an audible
warning chime in conjunction with a
message in the Driver Information
Driving and operating
Centre (DIC) 3 86. The system will
downshift, selecting the most
appropriate gear automatically.
If R is selected, reverse gear is
engaged. The vehicle starts to move
when the brake pedal is released. To
start off quickly, release the brake
pedal and accelerate immediately
after engaging a gear.
Move the selector lever towards A/M
to engage automatic mode; the
transmission shifts to other gears
automatically, dependent on driving
conditions.
To engage manual mode, move the
selector lever towards A/M. The
current gear will appear in the
transmission display.
Stopping the vehicle
In automatic or manual mode,
first gear is engaged and the clutch is
released when the vehicle is stopped.
In R, reverse gear remains engaged.
When the vehicle is at a standstill, if
the engine is running and a forward or
reverse gear is engaged, a warning
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