Selector Lever In P, R And N; Automatic Transmission - Vauxhall Astra Owner's Manual

Automatic
transmission
After sta rting the engine and before
shifting into a gea r, depress the brake
pedal, If the brakes are released w hen a
gear is engaged , the v ehicle will "creep".
Nev er ac tuate accelerator and b rake
pedals simultaneously .
Disregard of these instructions may lead
to injuries or endanger life.
Once D has been selected, the ec onomy
driving p rogra mme is operative. Position D
is g enerally ideal for d riv ing.
If the accelerator peda l is depressed gently
and ev enly the transmission w ill shift into
the fuel-saving gears at an early stage. The
drive ra nge needs be changed manually
only in exceptional ca ses. Select 3, 2 a nd 1
only when automatic shifting up is to be
avoided or if additional use is to be made
of the engine braking effect.
Select D ag ain as soon as driving
conditions perm it.
Selector lever in P , R and N
P Park p osition. Front wheels locked.
O nly with vehic le stationa ry and
handbrake app lied.
R Reverse. O nly engage when
vehicle stationary.
N N eutral.
The selector lever can only be moved from
the P position with the ignition switched on
and the foot brake operated (selector lev er
lock).
The engine can only b e started with lever in
position P or N . When position N is selected,
press foot brake or enga ge handbrak e
before starting.
Do not accelerate during the selection
procedure.
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