Vauxhall 2010 Astra - Starting and Operating the Vehicle

Driving and operating 131
Driving and
operating
Driving hints ............................... 131
Starting and operating ............... 131
Engine exhaust .......................... 133
Automatic transmission .............. 135
Manual transmission .................. 139
Manual transmission
automated .................................. 140
Brakes ........................................ 144
Ride control systems ................. 146
Cruise control ............................. 148
Object detection systems ........... 149
Fuel ............................................ 150
Towing ....................................... 152
Driving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running
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.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.
Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in
Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for
a while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
Fuel and engine oil consumption may
be higher during the running-in
period.