Chevrolet Captiva OM C140 Manuals page 17

Getting Started
Check before starting off
 Tire pressure and condition.
 Engine oil level and fluid levels.
 All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
 Proper position of seats, safety
belts and mirrors.
 Check brake function at low
speed, particularly if the brakes
are wet.
Starting engine with the
ignition switch
 Turn the key to position ACC,
move the steering wheel slightly
to release the steering wheel lock
 Manual transmission: operate
clutch
 Automatic transmission : Move
selector lever to P or N.
 Do not accelerate
 Diesel engine: turn the key to
position ON for preheating until K
goes out.
 Turn the key to position START,
depressing the clutch pedal and
footbrake then release when
engine is running
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn key back to LOCK.
Parking
 Do not park the vehicle on an
easily flammable surface. The
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high temperature of the exhaust
system could ignite the surface.
 Always apply parking brake
without pressing release button.
Apply as firmly as possible on
downhill or uphill slopes. Depress
the footbrake at the same time to
reduce operating force.
 Switch off the engine and ignition.
Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock engages.
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