Starting Off - Opel INSIGNIA 2017 Owner's Manual

18 In brief

Starting off

Check before starting off
● Tyre pressure and condition
3 264, 3 301.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 242.
● 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 36, 3 46,
3 56.
● Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting the engine
● Manual transmission: operate
clutch and brake pedal.
● Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press Engine Start/Stop briefly.
● The engine starts after a short
delay.
Starting the engine 3 164.
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 3 166.