Opel ASTRA Owner's Manual page 20

18 In brief
Starting the engine
● Ignition switch: turn key to
position 2.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop for a few
seconds until green LED
illuminates.
● Move the steering wheel slightly
to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate
clutch and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: wait until control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Ignition switch: turn key to
position 3 and release.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop and release.
Starting the engine 3 143.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, an Autostop is activated.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
A restart is indicated by the needle at
the idle speed position in the
tachometer.
Stop-start system 3 145.