Driving and operating -> Manual transmission for Your Vauxhall Astra 4 Door Eight Generation (2022-2026)

Driving and operating  
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Kickdown  
If the vehicle battery is discharged,  
start the vehicle using jump leads  
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If the vehicle battery is not the cause  
of the fault, seek the assistance of a  
workshop.  
Manual transmission  
Pressing down the accelerator pedal  
beyond the kickdown detent will lead  
to maximum acceleration  
independent of selected driving  
mode. The transmission shifts to a  
lower gear depending on engine  
speed.  
Fault  
In the event of a fault, C illuminates  
and a message is displayed in the  
Driver Information Centre.  
Vehicle messages 3 89.  
Electronic transmission control  
enables only third gear. The  
transmission no longer shifts  
automatically.  
To engage reverse, with the vehicle  
stationary and engine at idle depress  
the clutch pedal, pull the ring under  
the selector lever and engage the  
gear.  
Do not drive faster than 62 mph.  
If the gear does not engage, set the  
selector lever to neutral, release the  
clutch pedal and depress again. Then  
repeat gear selection.  
Have the cause of the fault remedied  
by a workshop.  
Interruption of power supply  
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.  
In the event of an interruption of  
power supply, it is not possible to  
select another mode when P is  
selected.  
When operating, depress the clutch  
pedal completely. Do not use the  
pedal as a foot rest.  
Towing the vehicle 3 234.