Manual Mode - Opel 2011 Astra J Owner's Manual

140 Driving and operating

Manual mode

Move selector lever out of position D
towards the left and then forwards or
backwards.
< = Shift to a higher gear.
] = Shift to a lower gear.
If a higher gear is selected when
vehicle speed is too low, or a lower
gear when vehicle speed is too high,
the shift is not executed. This can
cause a message in the
Driver-Info-Display.
In manual mode no automatic shifting
to a higher gear takes place at high
engine revolutions.
Electronic driving
programmes
■ Following a cold start, the operating
temperature programme increases
engine speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
■ The automatic neutral shift function
automatically shifts to idling when
the vehicle is stopped with
a forward gear engaged and the
brake pedal is pressed.
■ When Sport mode is engaged, the
vehicle shifts at higher engine
speeds (unless cruise control is
on). Sport mode 3 146.
■ Special programmes automatically
adapt the shifting points when
driving up inclines or down hills.
Kickdown
If the accelerator pedal is pressed
down completely in automatic mode,
the transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on engine speed.
Fault
In the event of a fault, g illuminates.
Additionally a code number or
a vehicle message is displayed in the
Driver Information Center. Vehicle
messages 3 103.
The transmission no longer shifts
automatically. Continued travel is
possible with manual shifting.
Only the highest gear is available.
Depending on the fault, 2nd gear may
also be available in manual mode.
Shift only when vehicle is at
a standstill.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
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