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Driving and operation
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.
Fault
Control indicator
A
illuminates in the
event of a fault in the Easytronic system. In
the event of serious faults, "F" also appears
in the transmission display.
It is possible to continue driving if only
control indicator
A
illuminates. Manual
mode can then no longer be selected.
If "F" also appears in the transmission
display, continued driving is not possible.
Have the cause of the fault eliminated by a
workshop. The self-diagnosis integrated
into the system allows rapid fault
identification.
Summary of Contents for Signum
Page 1: ...SIGNUM Operation Safety and Maintenance Owner s Manual...
Page 2: ...VAUXHALL Signum Operation Safety Maintenance...
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