Driving And Operating; Driving Hints; Control Of The Vehicle - Opel 2014 Insignia Owner's Manual

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Driving and operating

Driving and operating
Driving hints ............................... 152
Starting and operating ............... 153
Engine exhaust .......................... 160
Automatic transmission .............. 161
Manual transmission .................. 165
Drive systems ............................ 166
Brakes ........................................ 166
Ride control systems ................. 169
Driver assistance systems ......... 174
Fuel ............................................ 205
Trailer hitch ................................ 212

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 3 157.
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 3 107.
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.