Opel Automobile Owner's Manual page 18

18 In brief
Starting engine with Start/Stop
button
The electronic key must be in the
vehicle interior. Operate clutch and
brake, automatic transmission in P or
N, do not accelerate, for diesel
engine, press the button briefly to
start preheating, move the steering
wheel slightly to release the steering
wheel lock, wait until control
indicator ! goes out and then press
button for 1 second and release when
the engine is running.
Open&Start system 3 29.
Parking
■ Always apply parking brake without
pressing release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill
slope or uphill slope. Operate foot
brake at same time to reduce
operating force.
■ Switch off the engine and ignition.
Turn the ignition key to 0 and
remove or, with the vehicle
stationary, press the Start/Stop
button and open the driver's door.
Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only be
removed when the selector lever is
in the P position. If P is not engaged
or the parking brake is not applied,
"P" flashes for a few seconds in the
transmission display.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set
the selector lever to P 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 or set the
selector lever to P before switching
off the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle with button p on
the radio remote control or with the
sensor in a front door handle.
To activate the anti-theft locking
system and the anti-theft alarm
system, press button p twice or
touch the sensor in a front door
handle twice.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ On vehicles with manual
transmission automated, control
indicator R flashes for a few
seconds after the ignition is
switched off if the parking brake has
not been applied 3 103.
■ Close windows.
■ The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 3 159.