Opel Automobile Owner's Manual page 18

18 In brief
Parking
■ Always apply parking brake without
pressing release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on adownhill or
uphill slopes. Operate the foot
brake at the same time to reduce
operating force.
■ Switch off the engine and ignition.
Turn the ignition key to St and
remove. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering wheel lock is felt
to engage.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear
before switching off the ignition. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,
engage reverse gear before
switching off the ignition. Turn the
front wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle and activate the
anti-theft alarm system with button
e on the radio remote control.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Close windows.
■ The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 3 107.
■ 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.
Keys, locks 3 19, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 106.