Opel 2015 Adam Owner's Manual page 22

20 In brief
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated
If the vehicle is at a standstill with
depressed brake pedal, Autostop is
activated automatically, indicated by
the needle at the AUTOSTOP
position in the tachometer.
Release the brake pedal or move
selector lever out of D to restart the
engine.
Stop-start system 3 126.
Parking
9 Warning
■ Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the exhaust
system could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply the parking brake.
Activate the parking brake
without pressing the 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.
■ If the vehicle is on a level
surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear before removing the
ignition key. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear
before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
■ Close the windows and the
sunroof.
■ Remove the ignition key. Turn
the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with manual
transmission automated, the
key can only be removed from
the ignition switch when the
parking brake is applied.
■ Lock the vehicle with button e on
the radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 28.
■ The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 3 161.