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what is this snow flake button on a astra 1.4 auto box?

what is this button on my friends car he has asked me what it is for he doesn't have air-con but it is by the gear selector it looks like a snow flake it is on 94-95 M auto transmision on the astra
steve, February 2007
it is used when there are severe icy conditions and when you turn it on it will turn to third gear and help the car keep in control.

anna, March 2008
It's the Winter setting. One uses it when road conditions are slippery e.g. ice or wet leaves. It pulls away in a higher gear and does not allow the engine to rev to much, thus avoiding wheelspin.

t, February 2007
link Click here to see other fixes for Astra.