Starting Off - Vauxhall Astra Owner's Manual

16 In brief
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress the clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 153.
Automatic transmission
P = park
R = reverse
N = neutral
D = drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
< = higher gear
] = lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 150.

Starting off

Check before starting off
■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 199,
3 237.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 176.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats,
and seat belts 3 28, 3 37,
3 42.
■ Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.