Driving And Operating; Driving Hints; Starting And Operating - Opel Insignia 2009 Manual

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Driving and operating

Driving and
operating
Driving hints ............................... 122
Starting and operating ............... 122
Engine exhaust .......................... 124
Automatic transmission .............. 126
Manual transmission .................. 130
Drive systems ............................ 131
Brakes ........................................ 131
Ride control systems ................. 134
Cruise control ............................. 137
Object detection systems ........... 138
Fuel ............................................ 144
Towing ....................................... 146

Driving hints

Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running
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.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.

Starting and operating

New vehicle running-in
Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for
a while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
Fuel and engine oil consumption may
be higher during the running-in
period.
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