Driving And Operating; Driving Hints; Starting And Operating; Control Of The Vehicle - Opel CORSA Owner's Manual

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Driving and operating

Driving and operating
Driving hints ............................... 112
Starting and operating ............... 112
Engine exhaust .......................... 116
Automatic transmission .............. 118
Manual transmission .................. 121
Manual transmission automa-
ted .............................................. 122
Brakes ........................................ 126
Ride control systems ................. 128
Driver assistance systems ......... 129
Fuel ............................................ 131
Towing ....................................... 138

Driving hints

Control of the vehicle

Never coast with engine not
running (except during an
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 3 114.
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.
During the running-in period fuel and
engine oil consumption may be
higher and the cleaning process of
the diesel particle filter may take
place more often. Autostop may be
inhibited to allow for charging the
battery.
Diesel particle filter 3 116.