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Driving and operating
Driving and operating
Driving hints ............................... 138
Starting and operating ............... 139
Engine exhaust .......................... 143
Automatic transmission .............. 145
Manual transmission .................. 148
Brakes ........................................ 149
Ride control systems ................. 151
Cruise control ............................. 154
Object detection systems ........... 156
Fuel ............................................ 159
Towing ....................................... 161
Driving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running (except during
Autostop)
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. All
systems function during an Autostop,
but there will be a controlled reduction
in power steering assist and vehicle
speed is reduced.
Stop-start system
3
141.
Idle boost
If charging of the battery is required
due to battery condition, the power
output of the generator has to be
increased. This will be achieved by an
idle boost which may be audible.
On vehicles with Uplevel-Display,
a message appears in the Driver
Information Center.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.
Summary of Contents for 2011 Astra J
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