Starting The Engine; Ignition Switch Positions; Retained Power Off - Opel 2011 Astra J Owner's Manual

Ignition switch positions

0 = Ignition off
1 = Steering wheel lock released,
ignition off
2 = Ignition on, for diesel engine:
preheating
3 = Starting

Retained power off

These vehicle accessories can be
used for up to 10 minutes after the
engine is turned off:
■ Infotainment system
■ Power windows
■ Sunroof
■ Power outlets
Power to the infotainment system will
continue to operate for up to
10 minutes or until the driver door is
opened.
Power to the power windows will
continue to operate for up to
10 minutes or until any door is
opened.
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Starting the engine

Manual transmission: operate clutch.
Driving and operating
Automatic transmission: operate
brake and move the selector lever to
P or N.
Do not operate the accelerator pedal.
Diesel engine: turn the key to position
2 for preheating until control
indicator ! goes out.
Turn the key briefly to position 3 and
release: an automatic procedure
operates the starter with a short delay
as long as the engine is running, see
Automatic Starter Control.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn the key back to 0.
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