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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. engine can only be switched off when the vehicle is stationary. the key can only be withdrawn when the selector lever is in position P. With the Open&Start System 3, "P" flashes in the gear display for several seconds if P is not selected or the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. 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. 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. |