Driving And Operating; Ignition Switch .................... 3; Starting The Engine - Vauxhall Agila Owner's Manual

To release the steering column lock,
turn ignition key to position ACC and
rotate steering wheel slightly.
Before starting-off, check:
Tyre pressures and condition.
Engine oil level and fluid levels in
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All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and license plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
Objects are securely located and
will not be thrown forward in the
event of sudden braking.
Seats, seat belts and mirrors are
correctly adjusted.
All gauges and control indicators.
Brake operation.

Starting the engine

With manual transmission in neutral,
depress clutch and foot brake,
(automatic transmission 3 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
extinguishes, turn key to START and
release it.
Preheating system switches on only if
outside temperature is low.
Key returns automatically to ON
position when released.

Driving and operating

Start attempts should not last longer
than 15 seconds. If engine does not
start, wait 15 seconds before
repeating starting procedure. If
necessary, depress accelerator
before repeating starting procedure.
Parking the vehicle
Apply the parking brake firmly
without actuating the release
button. On a downhill or uphill
slope, apply as firmly as possible.
Depress foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating forces.
Push key into ignition switch before
turning to LOCK position and
removing (vehicles with automatic
transmission 3: depress foot brake
and shift into P). Turn steering
wheel until lock is felt to engage
(anti-theft protection).
If the vehicle is parked on a level
surface or a hill, select 1st gear
before switching the ignition off,
(vehicles with automatic
transmission 3: shift into P). Also
turn front wheels away from kerb if
parked on an uphill slope.
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