2014 OPEL ASTRA SALOON transmission oil

In brief17
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
The selector lever can only be movedout of P or N when the ignition is on
and the foot brake is depressed
(selector lever lock). To engage P or
R , push button on selector lever.
The automatic transmission is
available in two versions 3 136.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 190,
3 225.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 161.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of seats, seat belts and mirrors 3 49, 3 55, 3 33.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting engine with ignition
switch
Turn key to position 1. Move the
steering wheel slightly to release the
steering wheel lock. Operate clutch
and brake, automatic transmission in
P or N, do not accelerate; for diesel
engines, turn the key to position 2 for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! goes out; turn key to
position 3 and release key when
engine is running.

132Driving and operatingDriving and operatingDriving hints............................... 132
Starting and operating ...............132
Engine exhaust .......................... 135
Automatic transmission .............. 136
Manual transmission ..................141
Manual transmission automa‐
ted .............................................. 142
Brakes ........................................ 146
Ride control systems .................147
Cruise control ............................. 149
Object detection systems ........... 150
Fuel ............................................ 151
Trailer hitch ................................ 154Driving hints
Control of the vehicleNever 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.

134Driving and operating
To repeat the starting procedure or to
switch off the engine, press the button again.
Starting the vehicle at low
temperatures
The start of the engine without
additional heaters is possible down to -25 °С for diesel engines and -30 °C
for petrol engines. Required is an engine oil with the correct viscosity,
the correct fuel, performed services
and a sufficiently charged battery.
With temperatures below -30 °C the
automatic transmission and the
manual transmission automated
need a warming phase of approx. 5
minutes. The selector lever must be
in position P respectively N.
Overrun cut-off The fuel supply is automatically cut off
during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle
is driven with a gear engaged but
accelerator is released.Parking
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply parking brake without
pressing release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on downhill or
uphill slopes. Depress the foot
brake at the same time to reduce
operating force.
■ Switch off the engine and ignition. Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock engages.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set
the selector lever to P before
switching off the ignition. On an uphill slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, engage reverse gear or set the
selector lever to P before switchingoff the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle and activate the anti-theft locking system and the
anti-theft alarm system.

Driving and operating139
No automatic shifting to a higher geartakes place at a high engine speed.
For reasons of safety, kickdown is
also available in manual mode.
Electronic driving
programmes ■ Following a cold start, the operating
temperature programme increases
engine speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
■ The automatic neutral shift function
automatically shifts to idling when
the vehicle is stopped with a
forward gear engaged.
■ The adaptive programme tailors gearshifting to the driving
conditions, e.g. greater load or
gradients.
■ When Sport mode is engaged, the vehicle shifts at higher engine
speeds (unless cruise control is
on). Sport mode 3 148.Winter programme T
Activate the Winter programme to
assist starting off on a slippery road surface.
Activation on vehicles without manual
mode
Press the T button with P, R , N , D or
3 engaged. The vehicle starts off in
3rd gear.
Activation on vehicles with manual mode
In automatic mode, press the T
button. Depending on road
conditions, the vehicles starts off in 2nd or 3rd gear.
Deactivation
The Winter programme is switched off by:
■ pressing the T button again
■ manually selecting 2 or 1
■ changing to manual mode
■ turning off the ignition
■ or if the transmission oil temperature is too high

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Headlight flash ........................... 118
Headlight range adjustment ......118
Headlights................................... 117 Headlights when driving abroad 118
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 47
Heated mirrors ............................. 34
Heated rear window ..................... 38
Heating ........................................ 53
Heating and ventilation system . 124
High beam ......................... 101, 118
Hill start assist ........................... 147
Horn ....................................... 14, 87
I
Identification plate .....................212
Ignition switch positions .............133
Immobiliser .................................. 32
Indicators ...................................... 93
Information displays.................... 102
Instrument cluster ........................93
Instrument panel illumination .....180
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 121
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........148
Interactive driving system, continuous damping control,
sport mode .............................. 100
Interior care ............................... 205Interior lighting............................ 121
Interior lights ...................... 121, 180
Interior mirrors .............................. 34
Interruption of power supply 140, 145
Introduction .................................... 3
Isofix child restraint systems ........ 65
J Jump starting ............................. 200
K Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
Keys, memorised settings ............22
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 75
Lighting ...................................... 111
Lighting features .........................122
Light switch ................................ 117
Load compartment ................28, 68
Load compartment cover .............73
Load compartment fuse box ......185
Load compartment grille ...............80
Loading assist .............................. 77
Loading information .....................84
Load rails and hooks ...................75
Low engine oil level ...................100
Low fuel ..................................... 100M
Malfunction indicator light ............97
Manual adjustment ......................32
Manual anti-dazzle ......................34
Manual mode .....................138, 143
Manual transmission .................. 141
Manual transmission automated 142
Memorised settings ......................22
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................121
N
New vehicle running-in ..............132
Number plate light .....................179
O Object detection systems ...........150
Odometer ..................................... 93
Oil, engine .......................... 208, 213
Open&Start system .............22, 101
Outside temperature ....................89
Overrun cut-off ........................... 134
P Parking ................................ 18, 134
Parking assist ............................ 150
Parking brake ............................ 147
Parking lights ............................. 120
Particle filter ................................ 135
Performance .............................. 217