In brief -> Starting the engine for Your Vauxhall Astra 4 Door Seventh Generation (2016-2021)

In brief  
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Diesel engines: wait until control  
indicator ! for preheating  
extinguishes.  
Turn key to position 3 and  
release after engine has been  
started.  
Starting the engine  
Ignition switch  
Starting off  
Check before starting off  
tyre pressure 3 248 and  
condition 3 283  
engine oil level and fluid levels  
3 224  
all windows, mirrors, exterior  
lighting and number plates are  
free from dirt, snow and ice and  
are operational  
Starting the engine 3 154.  
To turn the key back from position 2  
to 1 or 0, first push the key all the way  
in towards the steering column.  
Power button  
proper position of mirrors 3 39,  
seats 3 48 and seat belts  
3 58  
brake function at low speed,  
particularly if the brakes are wet  
Press Engine Start/Stop for a few  
seconds until green LED  
illuminates.  
Move the steering wheel slightly  
to release the steering wheel  
lock.  
Manual transmission: operate  
clutch and brake pedal.  
Automatic transmission: operate  
brake pedal and move selector  
lever to P or N.  
Turn key to position 2.  
Move the steering wheel slightly  
to release the steering wheel  
lock.  
Manual transmission: operate  
clutch and brake pedal.  
Automatic transmission: operate  
brake pedal and move selector  
lever to P or N.  
Do not operate accelerator pedal.  
Do not operate accelerator pedal.  
Diesel engines: wait until control  
indicator ! for preheating  
extinguishes.  
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In brief  
Stop-start system  
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 parking  
brake. Activate the manual  
parking brake without pressing  
the release button. Apply as  
firmly as possible on a downhill  
slope or uphill slope. Depress  
brake pedal at the same time to  
reduce operating force.  
Press Engine Start/Stop and  
release.  
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a  
standstill and certain conditions are  
fulfilled, an Autostop is activated.  
Starting the engine 3 154.  
An Autostop is indicated by the  
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in  
the tachometer.  
For vehicles with electric  
parking brake, pull switch m for  
a minimum of 1 second until  
control indicator m illuminates  
constantly and electric parking  
brake is applied 3 109.  
Stop-start system 3 156.  
Switch off the engine.  
If the vehicle is on a level  
surface or uphill slope, engage  
first gear or set the selector