Driving And Operating; Control Of The Vehicle; New Vehicle Running-In - Opel Automobile Owner's Manual

Driving and
operating
Driving hints ............................... 111
Starting and operating ............... 111
Engine exhaust .......................... 113
Automatic transmission .............. 115
Manual transmission .................. 118
Manual transmission
automated .................................. 119
Brakes ........................................ 123
Ride control systems ................. 124
Cruise control ............................. 125
Object detection systems ........... 126
Fuel ............................................ 127
Towing ....................................... 130
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.

Driving and operating

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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