Driving And Operating; Driving Hints - Opel 2015 Astra Owner's Manual

Driving and operating

Driving hints ............................... 161
Starting and operating ............... 162
Engine exhaust .......................... 167
Automatic transmission .............. 169
Manual transmission .................. 172
Brakes ........................................ 173
Ride control systems ................. 176
Driver assistance systems ......... 181
Fuel ............................................ 212
Trailer hitch ................................ 219

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 3 164.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must
be increased. This will be achieved by
an idle boost which may be audible.
On vehicles with Uplevel-Combi-
Display, a message appears in the
Driver Information Centre.
Driving and operating
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.
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 3 117.
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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