Vauxhall ASTRA Owner's Manual page 178

Starting the engine
Operate footbrake when starting the
engine. The engine can only be started
with the footbrake operated. "N" appears
in the transmission display. If the footbrake
is not operated the control indicator
illuminates in the instrument panel, and
"N" flashes in the transmission display - the
engine cannot be started.
Also the vehicle cannot be started if all
brake lights have failed.
There is no need to select neutral before
starting the engine. If a gear is engaged,
the transmission automatically switches to
neutral (N) before the engine starts when
the footbrake is operated. This can lead to
a slight delay in the starting process.
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Driving and operation
Easytronic operation via the selector lever
Always move the selector lever in the
appropriate direction as far as it will go.
Upon release, it automatically returns to
the centre position. Pay heed to the
gear/mode indicator in the transmission
display.
Move selector lever toward N
Neutral.
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