16 In briefParking the vehiclez Apply handbrake firmly withoutoperating release button. On a downhillor uphill slope, apply as firmly aspossible. Depress footbrake at sametime to reduce operating force.z Switch engine off by turning ignition keyto 0. Remove ignition key and turnsteering wheel until it is felt to lock(anti-theft protection). In vehicles withautomatic transmission 3 the key canonly be removed with the selector lever inposition P.z If the vehicle is parked on a level surfaceor a hill, select first gear before switchingthe ignition off with manual transmissionor Easytronic 3, and with automatictransmission 3 move selector lever to P.Also turn front wheels away from kerb ifparked on an uphill slope.If the vehicle is parked on a downhillslope, with manual transmission orEasytronic, 3 select reverse gear beforeswitching the ignition off, and withautomatic transmission 3 move selectorlever to position P. Also turn front wheelstowards kerb.z Lock doors and luggage compartmentby turning key in driver’s door locktowards the rear of the vehicle.Alternatively, press button p on theremote control 3. This also activates theVauxhall alarm system 3. To activatethe mechanical anti-theft lockingsystem 3, press button p twice.Advice when parking:z Do not park the vehicle on an easilyignitable surface. The high temperatureof the exhaust system could ignite thesurface.z On vehicles with Easytronic 3, controlindicator R flashes for a few secondsafter the ignition is switched off if thehandbrake has not been applied –see page 146.z Close the windows and sunroof 3.z The engine cooling fans may run afterthe engine has been switched off –see page 255.6 Remote control 3 – see page 31,central locking – see pages 28, 33,Vauxhall alarm system 3 – see page 38,vehicle decommissioning – see page 265.