Starting Off - Opel ZAFIRA 2017 Owner's Manual

Automatic transmission
P : park position
R : reverse
N : neutral mode
D : automatic mode
M : manual mode
< : upshift
] : downshift
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 210.

Starting off

Check before starting off
● Tyre pressure and condition
3 283, 3 320.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 262.
● 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 29, 3 38,
3 51.
● Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
In brief
Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly
to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal.
● Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
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