Vauxhall ASTRA Owner's Manual page 27

22 In brief
Before starting-off, check:
z Tyre pressure and tyre condition – see
pages 228, 326.
z Engine oil level and fluid levels in engine
compartment – see pages 291 to 299.
z All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting
and number plates are free from dirt,
snow and ice and are operational.
z No objects are placed in front of the rear
window, on the instrument panel or in
the area in which the airbags inflate.
z Seats, seat belts and mirrors are
correctly adjusted.
z Brake operation.
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To start engine:
Operate clutch and brake,
automatic transmission
in P or N,
Easytronic : depress brake,
3
do not accelerate,
petrol engines:
Turn key to position 3;
diesel engine:
Turn key to position 2,
when control indicator
1)
out turn key to position 3;
release key once engine is
running
Before restarting or switching off the
engine, turn key back to 0.
To switch on the ignition, only turn the
key to 2.
6 Further information – see pages 67, 243.
To start engine with Open&Start
system
3
The electronic key must be inside
3
the vehicle,
operate clutch or brake,
automatic transmission
in P or N,
Easytronic
do not accelerate,
petrol engine: Press button;
goes diesel engine: Briefly press
!
button, when control indicator
goes out
1 second;
release button once engine is
running
Press button again to repeat the starting
procedure or switch off the engine.
1)
Preheating system switches on only if outside
temperature is low.
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:
3
: depress brake,
3
1)
press button again for
!