Opel Antara Owner's Manual page 19

Starting the engine:
Manual transmission in neutral,
Depress clutch and foot brake,
Automatic transmission in P or N,
Do not accelerate
Petrol engines:
Turn key to START and release it
Diesel engines:
Turn key to ON, when preheating
control indicator N
1)
extinguishes , turn key to START
and release it
Key returns automatically to ON position
when released.
1)
Preheating system switches on only if outside
temperature is low.
Start attempts should not last longer than
15 seconds. If engine does not start, wait
10 seconds before repeating starting
procedure.
The increased engine speed automatically
returns to normal idling speed as the
engine temperature rises.
Drive at a moderate speed, especially in
cold weather, until normal engine
operating temperatures have been
reached.
6 Electronic immobiliser - see page 22,
diesel fuel system - see page 171,
further information - see pages 127, 129,
131.
In brief
Releasing the hand brake:
Raise lever slightly,
press release button,
lower lever fully
To reduce operating forces, depress foot
brake at the same time.
Do not drive with hand brake on, to avoid
damage to brakes on the rear wheels. Do
not apply hand brake while vehicle is in
motion or as a substitute for the foot brake.
Drive carefully, economically and with the
environment in mind. While driving, do not
do anything that could distract you.
6 Hand brake - see page 147.
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