Automatic Transmission - Opel Insignia Owner's Manual

Automatic transmission

The automatic transmission permits
automatic gearshifting (automatic
mode) or manual gearshifting
(manual mode).
Transmission display
The mode or selected gear is shown
in the transmission display.
Selector lever
P = park position, wheels are
locked, engage only when the
vehicle is stationary and the
parking brake is applied
R = reverse gear, engage only
when vehicle is stationary
N = neutral
D = automatic mode with all gears
The selector lever is locked in P and
can only be moved when the ignition
is on and the brake pedal is applied.
Driving and operating
Without applied brake pedal the
control indicator j illuminates.
If the selector lever is not in P when
the ignition is switched off, control
indicator j and P flash.
To engage P or R, press the release
button.
The engine can only be started with
lever in position P or N. When position
N is selected, press brake pedal or
apply parking brake before starting.
Do not operate accelerator pedal
while engaging a gear. Never
depress the accelerator pedal and
brake pedal at the same time.
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