Operation Manual

18 In brief
Releasing the handbrake:
Raise lever slightly,
press release button,
lower lever fully
6 Handbrake – see page 224.
Parking the vehicle
z Always apply handbrake without
pressing release button. Apply as firmly
as possible on a downhill slop or uphill
slope. Operate footbrake at same time
to reduce operating force.
z Switch engine off by turning ignition key
to 0. Remove ignition key and turn
steering wheel until steering lock is felt to
engage (anti-theft protection). With
Open&Start system 3 switch ignition off
and open driver’s door.
In vehicles with Open&Start system 3 the
engine can only be switched off when the
vehicle is stationary.
In vehicles with automatic transmission 3
the key can only be withdrawn when the
selector lever is in position P. With the
Open&Start System 3, "P" flashes in the
gear display for several seconds if P is
not selected or the handbrake is not
applied.
z If the vehicle is on a level surface or an
incline, with manual transmission or
Easytronic 3 select first gear before
switching the ignition off, with automatic
transmission 3 move selector lever to P.
Also turn wheels away from kerb on an
uphill slope.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, with
manual transmission or Easytronic 3
select reverse gear before turning
the ignition off, with automatic
transmission 3 move selector lever to P.
Also turn front wheels toward kerb.
z Lock doors and luggage compartment
using button p on remote control and
with Open&Start system 3 touch sensor
in door handle of front door.
To activate the anti-theft locking
system 3 and the Vauxhall alarm
system 3 press button p twice or with
Open&Start system 3 touch sensor in one
of the front door handles twice.