Vauxhall 2007 Vectra Operating & Safety Manual

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181Automatic transmissionElectronically controlled drivingprogrammesz With adaptive programmes, shifting intoother gears is handled automaticallybased on the driving style, e.g.:z Automatic neutral shift functionautomatically sets the transmission to Nto reduce fuel consumption, e.g. attraffic lights.The automatic neutral shift function isactivated when the following occurssimultaneously:As soon as the brake is released and theaccelerator pedal is depressed, thevehicle starts off in the usual manner.z After a cold start, the operatingtemperature programme ensures thatthe correct gear (increased enginespeed) is selected to quickly bring thecatalytic converter to the temperaturerequired for optimum pollutantreduction.Picture no: 17705j.tifz When SPORT mode of ContinuousDamping Control 3 is activated, shifttimes are reduced and gearchangesoccur at a higher engine speed (unlesscruise control is active). Controlindicator 1 appears in the transmissiondisplay. Continuous Damping Control,SPORT mode 3 – see page 200.z Winter programme: Press button T.Control indicator T appears in thetransmission display - see next page.– Economical driving style: at slowerengine speeds.– Adaptation to special drivingconditions still takes place, such as:driving up and down hills, towing acaravan or trailer, and with a heavyload.– The selector lever is in Automatic orManual mode.– The foot brake is depressed.– The vehicle is stationary.– The accelerator pedal is notactuated.– The transmission oil temperature isabove 0 °C.Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com