Driving And Operating; Control Of The Vehicle; New Vehicle Running-In - Vauxhall 2012 Agila Owner's Manual

Driving and operating

Driving hints ................................. 79
Starting and operating ................. 79
Engine exhaust ............................ 83
Automatic transmission ................ 84
Manual transmission .................... 86
Brakes .......................................... 86
Ride control systems ................... 88
Fuel .............................................. 89
Driving hints

Control of the vehicle

Never coast with engine not
running (except during
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 80.
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.
To optimize engine performance,
Autostop may be inhibited during
initial driving.
Fuel and engine oil consumption may
be higher during the running-in
period.
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