Starting Off - Opel Corsa Owner's Manual

Starting off

Check before starting off
■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 201,
3 240.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 180.
■ 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 30, 3 37,
3 41.
■ Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position 1.
■ Move the steering wheel slightly to
release the steering wheel lock.
■ Manual transmission: operate
clutch and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
■ Do not operate accelerator pedal.
In brief
■ Diesel engines: turn the key to
position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
■ Turn key to position 3 and release.
Starting the engine 3 132.
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