Opel Automobile Owner's Manual page 18

18 In brief
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.
For vehicles with electronic parking
brake system pull switch m.
■ Switch off the engine and ignition.
Turn the ignition key to 0 and
remove. 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 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 e on
the remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 25.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easy
flammable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Close windows and sunroof.
■ The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 3 134.
■ 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 71.
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