Vauxhall 2007 Vectra, Operating & Safety Manual

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175 Easytronic
When the engine speed approaches its
upper limit, the transmission shifts to a
higher gear during kickdown even in
Manual mode.
Without kickdown this automatic shift is
not effected in Manual mode.
Braking assistance from engine
Automatic mode:
When driving downhill, Easytronic does not
shift into higher gears until a fairly high
engine speed has been reached. When
braking, Easytronic shifts down in good
time.
Manual mode:
To utilise the engine braking effect, select a
lower gear in good time when driving
downhill.
Stopping the vehicle
In Automatic or Manual mode, when the
vehicle has stopped first gear (with Winter
mode engaged, second gear) is engaged
automatically and the clutch released. In R
reverse remains engaged.
When the engine is running, a gear is
engaged and the foot brake is not
depressed, a warning buzzer sounds when
the driver’s door is opened and the gear
shown in the transmission display flashes
at a rapid rate. If the hand brake is not
engaged, the vehicle creeps. Move the
selector lever to N and apply the hand
brake.
When stopping on gradients, engage the
hand brake or depress the brake pedal. To
prevent overheating of the clutch, do not
increase engine speed to ensure smooth
idling when in gear.
In order to prevent damage to the
Easytronic the clutch is automatically
engaged at extremely high clutch
temperatures.
Switch off engine if stopping for a lengthy
period, e.g. in traffic jams or at level
crossings.
Vehicle storage
Before leaving the vehicle:
z engage hand brake,
z remove ignition key.
The most recently engaged gear (indicator
in transmission display) remains engaged.
With N , no gear is engaged.
When the ignition is switched off the
Easytronic no longer responds to
movement of the selector lever.
Lock the vehicle. Otherwise the battery
may become discharged if the vehicle is
parked for long periods.
If the hand brake has not been applied, the
control indicator R flashes for a few
seconds after the ignition is switched off.
With the engine off and the hand brake not
applied, when the driver’s door is opened a
warning buzzer sounds and the control
indicator R flashes; switch on ignition,
engage gear, switch off ignition and apply
hand brake.
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