Vauxhall INSIGNIA 2017 Owner's Manual page 20

18 In brief
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. Pull switch m for
approx. one second and check
if the control indicator m
illuminates.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 107.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level
surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
switching off ignition. On an
uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position
P before switching off ignition.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
● Close the windows and the
sunroof.
● Switch off ignition with power
button. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
● Lock the vehicle by pressing the
button on the door handle.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 32.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 239.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low
load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Electronic key system 3 19, Laying
the vehicle up for a long period of time
3 238.