Starting Off - Opel Automobile Owner's Manual

Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and then pull up
the collar on the selector lever and
engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 98.
Manual transmission automated
N = neutral
= drive
o
+ = higher gear
- = lower gear
A/M = switch between automatic
and manual mode
R = reverse gear
Manual transmission automated
3 98.
In brief

Starting off

Check before starting off
■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 135,
3 167.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 118.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats
and seat belts 3 25, 3 31,
3 38.
■ Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
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