Driving And Operating; Driving Hints; Control Of The Vehicle - Vauxhall Corsa 2014 Owner's Manual

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Driving and operating

Driving and operating

Driving hints ............................... 114

Starting and operating ............... 115
Engine exhaust .......................... 119
Automatic transmission .............. 120
Manual transmission .................. 123
Manual transmission automa-
ted .............................................. 124
Brakes ........................................ 128
Ride control systems ................. 130
Driver assistance systems ......... 131
Fuel ............................................ 134
Trailer hitch ................................ 140
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 3 116.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.
Steering
If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a
system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.
Control indicator c 3 82.
Caution
Vehicles equipped with hydraulic
power steering:
If the steering wheel is turned until
it reaches the end of its travel, and
is held in that position for more
than 15 seconds, damage may
occur to the power steering
system and there may be loss of
power steering assist.