Chevrolet Optra 2004 Owner's Manual page 100

Parking Your Vehicle (Manual
Transaxle)
Before leaving your vehicle, do the following:
1. Hold the brake pedal down and firmly apply the
parking brake.
2. Fully press in the clutch pedal and place the shift
lever into the appropriate position as stated below:
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When parking on level ground, place the shift
lever into NEUTRAL.
•
When parking downhill, place the shift lever in
REVERSE (R).
•
When parking uphill, place the shift lever in
FIRST (1).
3. After shifting to the appropriate position, turn the
ignition key to LOCK, remove the key and release
the clutch.
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Parking Over Things That Burn
CAUTION:
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Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not
park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other
things that can burn.