Starting Off - Vauxhall 2012 Agila Owner's Manual

16 In brief

Starting off

Check before starting off
■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 106,
3 129.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 93.
■ 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 24, 3 28,
3 31.
■ Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position ACC
■ move the steering wheel slightly to
release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ automatic transmission in N or P
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ turn key to START and release key
Starting the engine 3 80.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at low speed or in
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ shift the selector lever to N
■ release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated when ENG
A-STOP illuminates green in the
instrument cluster.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 80.