Automatic Transmission; Selector Lever; Transmission Display - Opel MERIVA Owner's Manual

rectified by a workshop as soon as
possible. In an emergency, driving
can be continued for a short period,
keeping vehicle speed and engine
speed low.

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.
Driving and operating

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 the 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.
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