Opel Antara Owner's Manual page 135

transmission will automatically shift to
a lower gear, even in manual mode,
to prevent the engine from stalling.
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.
In manual mode, no automatic
shifting to a higher gear takes place
at high engine revolutions.
Gears can be skipped by moving the
selector lever repeatedly at short
intervals.
After stopping, 1st gear is
automatically selected. When starting
on slippery surfaces, tip selector lever
forwards to engage 2nd gear.
To move back to position D, move
selector lever back to the right.
Electronic driving
programmes
■ Following a cold start, the operating
temperature programme increases
engine speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
Kickdown
In both automatic and manual modes,
if the accelerator pedal is pressed
down completely the transmission
shifts to a lower gear depending on
engine speed. Full engine power is
available for acceleration.
Fuel economy mode
Activate fuel economy mode to allow
the transmission to adapt gearshift
patterns, improving the vehicle's fuel
economy.
Driving and operating
Activation
In automatic mode, press button
s; control indicator s
illuminates in the instrument cluster
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The settings of certain electronic
systems are adapted to reduce fuel
consumption:
■ The engine reacts less quickly to
the accelerator pedal.
■ Automatic upshift points occur
sooner and downshift points occur
later.
■ The transmission locks itself to the
engine at cruising speeds, to
improve efficiency and increase
power and torque.
■ The fuel supply is automatically cut-
off more quickly during vehicle
deceleration. Overrun cut-off
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Do not use fuel economy mode whilst
towing, e.g. a trailer.
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