Vauxhall 2013 Adam - Driving and Operating Driving Hints Starting and Operating New Vehicle Running-In; Default Chapter; Driving and Operating; Control of the Vehicle

Driving and operating 117
Driving and operating
Driving hints ............................... 117
Starting and operating ............... 117
Engine exhaust .......................... 122
Manual transmission .................. 122
Brakes ........................................ 123
Ride control systems ................. 125
Driver assistance systems ......... 128
Fuel ............................................ 141
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.
Stop-start system 3 119.
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 Centre.
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.
During the running-in period fuel and
engine oil consumption may be
higher. Autostop may be inhibited to
allow for charging the battery.