Opel 2016 ASTRA K, Owner'S Manual

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Driving and operating 177
Parking
Apply the parking brake and engage
P.
The ignition key can only be removed
when the selector lever is in position
P.
Manual mode
Move selector lever out of position D
towards the left to select manual
mode M.
Tap selector lever
forwards
<
: shift to a higher gear
backwards
]
: shift to a lower gear
The selected gear is indicated in the
instrument cluster.
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
Information Centre.
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
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184.
● Special programmes
automatically adapt the shifting
points when driving up inclines or
down hills.
● When starting off in snowy or icy
conditions or on other slippery
surfaces, the electronic
transmission control selects a
higher gear automatically.
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, control indicator
g
illuminates. Additionally, a code
number or a vehicle message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre. Vehicle messages
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128.