Starting Off - Opel Automobile Owner's Manual

Automatic transmission
P = park position
R = reverse gear
N = neutral position
D = drive position
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P or N when the ignition is on
and the foot brake is depressed
(selector lever lock). To engage P or
R, press the release button on the
selector lever.
The automatic transmission is
available in two versions 3 117.

Starting off

Check before starting off
■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 161,
3 203.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 139.
■ 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 27, 3 35,
3 39.
■ Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
In brief
Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position 1
■ move the steering wheel slightly to
release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ automatic transmission in P or N
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ diesel engines, turn the key to
position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator ! goes out
■ turn key to position 3 and release
Starting the engine 3 112.
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