Driving And Operating; Driving Hints; Starting And Operating; Control Of The Vehicle - Opel 2011 Insignia Owner's Manual

Driving and operating

Driving hints ............................... 121
Starting and operating ............... 121
Engine exhaust .......................... 123
Automatic transmission .............. 125
Manual transmission .................. 129
Drive systems ............................ 130
Brakes ........................................ 130
Ride control systems ................. 133
Cruise control ............................. 136
Object detection systems ........... 137
Fuel ............................................ 143
Towing ....................................... 145

Driving hints

Control of the vehicle

Never coast with engine not
running
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.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.
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.
Fuel and engine oil consumption may
be higher during the running-in
period.
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