Opel Automobile Owner's Manual page 16

16 In brief
Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position A
■ move the steering wheel slightly to
release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ do not accelerate
■ turn the key to position M for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! goes out
■ turn key to D and release
Starting the engine 3 95.
Parking
■ Always apply parking brake without
pressing release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill
slope or uphill slope. Depress foot
brake at the same time to reduce
operating force.
■ Switch off the engine. Turn the
ignition key to St and remove it.
Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear
before switching off the ignition. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,
engage reverse gear before
switching off the ignition. Turn the
front wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle with button e on
the radio remote control.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Close the windows.
■ The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 3 117.
■ After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate
the engine briefly at a low load or
run in neutral for approx.
30 seconds before switching off, in
order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 17, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 116.