Driving And Operating; Driving Hints; Starting And Operating; Control Of The Vehicle - Opel ANTARA 2013 Owner's Manual

Driving and operating

Driving hints ............................... 123

Starting and operating ............... 123

Engine exhaust .......................... 128
Automatic transmission .............. 129
Manual transmission .................. 133
Drive systems ............................ 134
Brakes ........................................ 136
Ride control systems ................. 138
Driver assistance systems ......... 141
Fuel ............................................ 144
Trailer hitch ................................ 147
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 3 125.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.
Power steering
Never leave the steering wheel on full
lock when the vehicle is stationary as
this may damage the power steering
pump.
Control indicator 2 3 87.
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.
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 of the
battery.
Diesel particle filter 3 128.
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