Manual Transmission - Opel Automobile Owner's Manual

136 Driving and operating
Turn special tool to the front and
remove key from the ignition lock.
Several attempts may be required to
successfully remove the key.

Manual transmission

To engage reverse, with the vehicle
stationary press the release button 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.
Do not grind the clutch unnecessarily.
When operating, depress the clutch
pedal completely. Do not use the
pedal as a foot rest.
Caution
It is not advisable to drive with the
hand resting on the selector lever.