Opel ASTRA K 2015 Owner's Manual page 20

18 In brief
Starting off
Check before starting off
● tyre pressure 3 249 and
condition 3 285
● engine oil level and fluid levels
3 225
● all windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 40,
seats 3 49 and seat belts
3 59
● brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet
Starting the engine
Ignition switch
● Turn key to position 2.
● Move the steering wheel slightly
to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate
clutch and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: wait until control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release after engine has been
started.
Starting the engine 3 155.
To turn the key back from position 2
to 1 or 0, first push the key all the way
in towards the steering column.
Power button
● Press Engine Start/Stop for a few
seconds until green LED
illuminates.
● Move the steering wheel slightly
to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate
clutch and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: wait until control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.