Operation Manual

198 Automatic transmission with ActiveSelect
Stopping the vehicle
The selector lever can be left in the chosen
gear with the engine running.
When stopping on gradients engage hand
brake or depress brake pedal. To prevent
overheating of the transmission, do not
increase engine revolutions to ensure
smooth idling while standing if a gear has
been selected.
Switch off engine if stopping for a lengthy
period, e.g. in traffic jams or at level
crossings.
Before leaving the vehicle, first apply the
hand brake. Then select P. Remove the
ignition key or, with Open&Start system,
remove the electronic key 3 from the
vehicle. Lock the vehicle. Otherwise the
battery may become discharged if the
vehicle is parked up for long periods.
The ignition key can only be removed when
the selector lever is in position P.
If the selector lever is not in position P when
the ignition is switched off, control
indicator
j and P flash in the selector lever
indicator strip – page 194, Fig. 17194 T.
Move the selector lever to position P.
With the Open&Start system 3 , "P" fl ashes
in the transmission display for 10 seconds
when the ignition is switched off if P has
not been engaged or the hand brake has
not been applied.
Fault
If there is a problem with the automatic
transmission, control indicator A
illuminates. The transmission no longer
shifts automatically. The vehicle can
continue to be driven.
Illumination of control indicator A may
also indicate a problem with the engine
electronics – page 210.
For diesel engines
1)
Z19DTL, Z19DT
and Z 19 DTH , illumination of control
indicator A could also indicate that the
diesel fuel filter must be drained of water
- page 300.
Have the cause of the fault remedied. We
recommend that you consult your Vauxhall
Authorised Repairer.
1)
Sales designation – see page 315.