Parking The Vehicle - Opel Astra Owner's Manual

18 In brief
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To start the engine with the
Start/Stop button
3
The electronic key must be in the vehicle
interior. Operate clutch 3 and brake,
automatic transmission 3 in P or N, do not
accelerate; for diesel engine, press the
button briefly to start preheating, wait until
control indicator ! goes out and then
press button for 1 second and release when
the engine is running.
Open&Start system 3 3 32.
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Releasing the hand brake:
Raise lever slightly, press
release button, lower lever fully
Hand brake 3 212.

Parking the vehicle

z Always apply handbrake without
pressing release button. Apply as firmly
as possible on a downhill slop or uphill
slope. Operate footbrake at same time
to reduce operating force.
z Switch engine off by turning ignition key
to 0. Remove ignition key and turn
steering wheel until steering lock is felt to
engage (anti-theft protection). With
Open&Start system 3 switch ignition off
and open driver's door.
In vehicles with Open&Start system 3 the
engine can only be switched off when the
vehicle is stationary.
In vehicles with automatic
transmission 3 the key can only be
withdrawn when the selector lever is in
position P. With the Open&Start
System 3, "P" flashes in the gear display
for several seconds if P is not selected or
the handbrake is not applied.