Starting Off - Opel 2016 KARL Owner's Manual

18 In brief
Manual transmission automated
R : reverse, engage only when
vehicle is stationary
N : neutral
D : automatic mode
M : manual mode
< : upshift in manual mode
] : downshift in manual mode
Manual transmission automated
3 114.

Starting off

Check before starting off
● Tyre pressure and condition
3 154, 3 186.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 137.
● 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 28, 3 34,
3 38.
● Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● 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.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.