Opel Combo 2011 Manual page 16

16 In brief
Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position 1
■ move the steering wheel slightly to
release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ manual transmission automated in
N
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ diesel engines, turn the key to
position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator ! goes out
■ turn key to 3 and release
Starting the engine 3 85.
Parking
■ Always apply the parking brake
without pressing the release button.
Apply as firmly as possible on
a downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress the foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine. Turn the
ignition key to 0 and remove it. Turn
the steering wheel until the steering
wheel lock is felt to engage.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or
move the selector lever to centre
position before switching off the
ignition. On an uphill slope, turn the
front wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,
engage reverse gear or move the
selector lever to centre position
before switching off the ignition.
Turn the front wheels towards the
kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle with button p on
the radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 25.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Close windows and sunroof.
■ The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 3 100.
■ After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate
the engine briefly at a low load or
run in neutral for approx.
30 seconds before switching off, in
order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 17,
Laying the vehicle up for a long period
of time 3 99.
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