Driving and operating 109
Driving and
operating
Driving information......................109
Starting and operating
................ 111
Automatic transmission
.............. 118
Manual transmission...................122
Drive systems
............................. 123
Brakes
........................................123
Ride control systems
..................126
Object detection systems
...........132
Fuel.............................................135
Towing
........................................140
Conversions and add-ons...........144
Driving information
Before entering
the vehicle
Check that windows, mirrors and
lamps are clean.
Visually check tyre ination. Check
tyre pressures weekly.
Before driving off
1. Close and secure all doors.
2. Position the seat for comfortable
driving.
3. Adjust rear view mirrors.
4. Fasten seat belts.
5. Check that warning indicators
illuminate when turning the
ignition on. See Warning lights,
gauges and indicators on
page 55.
Off-road driving
Hose down the front of the vehicle to
clear any mud or debris. Make sure
both sides of the radiator are clear.
Vehicle vibration may be due to dust
build up on the inner surface of the
wheel rims. Remove if necessary.
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
The vehicle may have an AWD
system.
The AWD Captiva is designed to
maintain a very high degree of
comfort, ride, handling and stability,
therefore, ground clearance may
not be sufcient to allow the vehicle
to be driven over very severe four
wheel drive tracks.
For off-road driving, the vehicle
is equipped with AWD, increased
ground clearance and a traction
control system.
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