Opel Antara Owner's Manual page 20

18 In brief
Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position ACC
■ move the steering wheel slightly to
release the steering wheel lock
■ manual transmission in neutral
■ operate clutch and brake pedals
■ automatic transmission in P or N
■ do not accelerate
■ diesel engines: turn key to ON for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes
■ turn key to START and release
Starting the engine 3 125.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ shift the selector lever to N
■ release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 126.
Parking
9 Warning
■ Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the exhaust
system could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply the electrical
parking brake.
Pull switch m.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 87.
For maximum force, e.g. parking
with a trailer or on inclines, pull
switch m twice.
■ Switch off the engine and turn
the ignition key to position
LOCK, push key into ignition
switch and remove.
Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.