Instrument OPEL ANTARA 2009 User Guide

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When triggered, the curtain airbag inflates
in milliseconds and provides a safety
barrier in the head area on the respective
side of the vehicle. This reduces the risk of
injury to the head considerably in the event
of a side impact.The curtain airbags will not be triggered in
the event of:
z
the ignition being switched off,
z frontal collisions,
z accidents in which the vehicle overturns,
if lateral impact is insufficient for curtain
airbag deployment,
z collisions involving a rear impact,
z collisions involving a side impact outside
the passenger cell.
Airbag control indicator v
The front airbag system, side airbag
system 3 and curtain airbag system
are monitored electronically together with
the belt tensioners, and their operational
readiness is shown by the red control
indicator v in the instrument panel.
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator flashes several times then
extinguishes. If it does not flash, stays lit,
illuminates or flashes whilst driving, there is
a fault in the airbag systems or with the
belt tensioners. The systems might not
therefore be triggered in the event of an
accident (see also page 45).
9 Warning
There must be no objects in the area in
which the airbag inflates. Do not place
hands, arms or other body parts on the
covers of the airbag systems.
Never secure anything to the roof by
routing ropes through the doors or
windows, to avoid obst ructing inflation of
the curtain airbags.
Important information – see page 57.
The three-point seat belt must always be
correctly fitted – see page 43.

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The system's integral self-diagnosis facility
allows faults to be quickly remedied.Important
z
Accessories not released for your vehicle
type and other objects must not be
affixed or placed in the area in which the
airbags inflate, as they could cause
injury when the airbags are triggered.
z Do not place any objects between the
airbag systems and the vehicle
occupants; danger of injury.
z Only use the hooks on the assist grips in
the roof frame to hang up light articles of
clothing or coat hangers. Do not place
any objects in the pockets of the hanging
items; risk of injury.
z Do not stick or place anything on the
steering wheel, instrument panel, front
seat backrests in the vicinity of the
airbags and seat areas or cover them
with other materials.
z The airbag systems and belt tensioner
control electronics can be found in the
centre console area. In order to avoid
malfunctions, do not store magnetic
objects in this area. z
Use only a dry cloth or interior cleaner to
clean the steering wheel, instrument
panel, front seat backrests, roof frame
and seat area of the front seats. Do not
use any aggressive cleaning agents.
z Only protective covers which are
approved for your vehicle with side
airbags 3 may be fitted on the front
seats. When fitting the protective covers,
make sure that the airbag units on the
outboard sides of the front seat
backrests are not covered.
z The airbag systems are triggered
independently of each other, depending
on the severity of the accident and the
type of impact. The side airbag system 3
and the curtain airbag system are
triggered together.
z During off-road driving especially,
airbags can also inflate in moderate to
severe non-collision situations such as
when slamming the undercarriage or
other solid components of the vehicle in
a dip in the driving surface.
z Each airbag can be triggered only once.
Once triggered, an airbag must be
replaced immediately by a workshop.
9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault remedied by
a workshop.
9 Warning
Disregard of these instructions may lead
to injuries or endanger life.

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zAfter airbags deflate, you may notice a
burning smell, smoke and white powder
in the interior, which is normal. Although
they may cause skin or eye irritation,
these substances are non-toxic.
z Hazard warning lamps may flash and
locked doors may be unlocked
automatically when airbags deploy 3.
z The speeds, directions of movement and
deformation properties of the vehicles,
and the properties of the obstacle
concerned, determine the severity of the
accident and triggering of the airbags.
z The degree of damage to your vehicle
and the resulting repair costs alone are
not indicative that the criteria for
triggering of the airbags were met.
z Do not perform any modifications to the
components of the airbag systems, as
this will render the vehicle unroadworthy. z
We recommend having the steering
wheel, the instrument panel, all panelling
parts, the door seals, handles and the
front seats removed by a workshop.
z When disposing of the vehicle, please
observe the applicable safety
regulations. Take the vehicle to a
recycling company for disposal.
Use of child restraint systems 3 on front
passenger’s seat
9 Warning
The systems can be triggered abruptly
and cause injury if they are handled
improperly.
9 Warning
Child restraint systems as well as other
heavy objects must never be carried on
the lap of passengers; risk of fatal injury.
9 Warning
No child restraint system may be
installed to the front passenger’s seat.
Danger to life.

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zClose the luggage compartment cover to
prevent the objects from being reflected
in the rear window.
z If the backrests are not folded down
when transporting objects in the
luggage compartment, they must be
engaged in their upright position -
see page 41.
z Do not allow the load to protrude above
the upper edge of the rear seat
backrests, or if the rear seat backrests
have been folded down onto the seat
cushions, above the upper edge of the
front seat backrests.
z The warning triangle 3 and first aid kit 3
should always be freely accessible.
z No objects should be placed on the
luggage compartment cover or the
instrument panel. They are reflected in
the glass, obstruct the driver’s view and
will be thrown through the vehicle in the
event of heavy braking, for example.
z No objects should be stored in any of the
airbag inflation zones, as injuries may be
caused when the airbag is triggered. z
The load must not obstruct the operation
of the pedals, hand brake and gearshift
lever or hinder the freedom of movement
of the driver. Do not place any unsecured
objects in the interior.
z Bulky objects should not be transported
with the tailgate open or ajar, otherwise
poisonous exhaust fumes may enter the
vehicle.
z Weights, payload and roof load -
see page 221.
z Driving with a roof load (see also
page 127) increases the sensitivity of the
vehicle to crosswinds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle handling
owing to the higher centre of gravity of
the vehicle. Stowage compartments
Glove compartment
To open, pull handle upwards.
The glove compartment will illuminate
when opened.
The glove compartment partition can be
removed from its groove.
Store the partition in the groove on the far
left-hand side of the glove compartment.
Glove compartment cooling
3 -
see page 105.
9 Warning
Disregard of these instructions may lead
to injuries or endanger life. Vehicle
passengers must be informed
accordingly.
9 Warning
Do not drive with glove compartment
open; risk of injury in the event of heavy
braking or a collision.

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Card holderLocated below instrument panel on driver’s
side. Insert a card into the slot for
convenient use.
Coin storage
Open by pulling handle on coin storage
door (located below card holder) towards
you. Push door firmly to close.
Drink holders
Located in the front 3 and rear of the
centre console.
The front drink holder is a fixed size.
The rear drink holder is flexible, allowing
different size drink cont ai ners to be stored.
To open: press button above rear drink
holder.
Ashtrays 3
To be used only for ash and not for
combustible rubbish.
9 Warning
Disregard of these instructions may lead
to injuries or endanger life. Vehicle
passengers must be informed
accordingly.

70 Instruments, controls
Instruments, controls
Control indicators ............................... 70
Instrument display .............................. 75
Information display ............................ 76
Display of current tyre pressure3.... 91
Check control 3.................................. 91
Warning buzzers................................. 92
Windscreen wipers .............................. 92
Control indicators
The control indicators described here are
not present in all vehicles. The description
applies to all instrument versions.
The colours of the control indicators mean:
uABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
see page 148.
gTrailer indicator 3
Illuminates in green when a trailer is
connected to the vehicle. Extinguishes
when the trailer is disconnected.
4Brake system
Illuminates in red when ignition is switched
on. Extinguishes after engine is started.
Illuminates when engine is running if
hand brake is applied and/or fluid level for
brake hydraulics is too low.
Further information - see page 145.
z
Red Danger, important reminder,
z Yellow Warning, information, fault,
z Green Confirmation of activation,
z Blue Confirmation of activation.
9 Warning
If it illuminates when the hand brake is
not applied: stop vehicle; interrupt your
journey immediately. Consult a
workshop.

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rPark pilot 3
Illuminates in yellow when ignition is
switched on, then extinguishes.
If it stays illuminated wh ile driving, there is
a fault in the system - see page 142.
5DCS (Descent Control System)
Both control indicators illuminate when
ignition is switched on, then extinguish.
Green
; illuminates when DCS is ready for
operation. Flashes during driving when
DCS is in operation, after pressing the
DCS button.
Yellow
; flashes to indicate system is not
ready for conditions to operate.
Illuminates to indicate there is a fault in the
system.
If the yellow control indicator flashes or
illuminates during driving, friction material
needs to cool down: drive the vehicle
without braking as much as possible.
Further information - see page 138.
BAWD (All Wheel Drive)
Illuminates in yellow when ignition is
switched on, then extinguishes.
If it flashes during driving, the AWD system
is temporarily disabled.
If it illuminates, there is a fault in the
system. Consult a workshop as soon as
possible.
Further information - see page 121.
7ESC Active & Warning
(Electronic Stability Control)
see page 136.
AESC Not Ready
see page 136.
JESC OFF
see page 136.
qAutomatic headlamp range
adjustment 3
Illuminates in yellow when ignition is
switched on, then extinguishes.
Comes on during drivin g to indicate a fault
that requires immediate attention. Consult
a workshop as soon as possible.
Further information - see page 97.
WCoolant temperature
Illuminates in red when ignition is
switched on, then extinguishes.
If it illuminates when the engine is running
:
stop vehicle and switch off engine. Coolant
temperature is too high; danger of engine
damage. Check coolant level.
Further information - see page 195.
9 Warning
Allow engine to cool down before
removing coolant filler cap.

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Electronic immobiliser
Illuminates in red when ignition is
switched on, then extinguishes.
If it remains illuminated after the ignition is
on, there is a fault in the immobiliser
system; the engine cannot be started -
see page 22.
9Door open
Illuminates in red when a door is open.
3Engine electronics,
transmission electronics 3
Illuminates in yellow when ignition is
switched on, then extinguishes.
If it illuminates
during driving;
there may be a fault in the engine or
transmission electronics: interrupt your
journey and consult a workshop as soon as
possible.
Further information - see page 134.
vAirbag systems 3 , belt tensioners
see pages 44, 52.
1Tailgate open
Illuminates in red when ignition is
switched on, then extinguishes.
Illuminates when tailgate is open or not
securely latched.
Tailgate - see page 26.
XDriver’s seat belt reminder
Illuminates in red when ignition is
switched on, then extinguishes.
When the engine is runn ing, if driver’s seat
belt is not engaged, it will flash for approx.
90 seconds and then illuminate until
driver’s seat belt is fastened.
If vehicle speed exceeds approx. 22 km/h
(14 mph), control indicator will flash for
approx. 90 seconds along with a warning
chime and then remains illuminated until
driver’s seat belt is fastened.
Seat belts - see page 43.
OTurn signal lamps
The relevant control indicator flashes in
green when the turn signal is on.
Rapid flash; failure of a turn signal bulb or
the corresponding fuse or failure of a trailer
turn signal bulb 3. Both control indicators
flash when the hazard warning lamps are
active.
Further information - see pages 14, 95.
Bulb replacement - see page 185.
Fuses - see page 181.
YLow fuel level
Illuminates in yellow when ignition is
switched on, then extinguishes.
If it illuminates during dr iving; fuel level low:
fill up fuel tank as soon as possible.
Never let the tank run dry.
Erratic fuel supply can cause catalytic
converter to overheat - see page 133.
Diesel engines: if the tank has been run dry,
bleed the fuel system as described on
page 171.
Refuelling - see page 132.
Fuel tank capacity - see page 225.

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Front fog lamps
Illuminates in green when front fog lamps
are switched on - see page 96.
rFog tail lamp
Illuminates in yellow when the fog tail lamp
is switched on - see page 96.
PHeadlamp main beam
Illuminates in blue when main beam is on
and when headlamp flash is operated -
see pages 14, 95.
GLow windscreen washer fluid
Illuminates in yellow when ignition is
switched on, then extinguishes.
If it illuminates: wi ndscreen washer fluid
level low, add washer fluid as soon as
possible - see page 199.
NWater in diesel fuel filter 3
Illuminates in yellow when water level in
diesel fuel filter exc eeds a specified level.
Residual water in the diesel fuel filter will
need to be drained - see page 194 . Consult
a workshop as soon as possible.
CChange engine oil 3
Illuminates in yellow when ignition is
switched on, then extinguishes.
Illuminates to indica te that engine oil
needs changing within approx. 1000 km
(600 miles). Engine power may be
decreased.
Once the engine oil has been changed, the
engine oil life monitor needs to be reset -
see page 194.
NPreheating for diesel engines 3
Illuminated in yellow during preheating.
Preheating system switches on only if
outside temperature is low.
If it comes on during driving or if the engine
cannot be started, consult a workshop as
soon as possible.
Starting the engine - see page 19.
IDPF (Diesel particle filter) 3
Illuminates in yellow when diesel particle
filter requires cleaning.
As soon as the road and traffic situation
permits it, increase speed to more than
50 km/h (30 mph) for approx. 15 minutes.
The control indicator extinguishes as soon
as cleaning is complete.
Further information - see page 135.
mCruise control 3
see page 140.
SEngine oil level 3
Illuminates in yellow when ignition is
switched on, then extinguishes.
If it illuminates during driving;
oil level low: top up oil to specified level -
see page 192.
2Power steering
Illuminates in yellow when ignition is
switched on, then extinguishes.
If it does not illuminate when the ignition is
switched on, stay s illuminated or
illuminates during driving, there is a fault in
the system. Consult a workshop as soon as
possible.

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aAnti-theft alarm system activation
without monitoring of passenger
compartment and vehicle tilt 3
see page 28.
IEngine oil pressure
Illuminates in red when ignition is switched
on. Extinguishes after engine is started.
Can illuminate intermit tently when idling
with hot engine; must extinguish when
engine speed is increased.
If
it illuminates during driving;
engine oil pressure may be dangerously
low, interrupting engine lubrication and
resulting in damage to the engine and/or
locking of the driving wheels:
z Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly
as possible without impeding other
vehicles,
z Depress clutch,
z Move gearshift lever to neutral
(automatic transmission to N),
z Switch off ignition. Check engine oil level before consulting
a workshop. If the oil level is low, top up
using the specified engine oil - see pages
192, 213, 217.
If the oil level is normal, have a workshop
check the vehicle’s lubricating system.
pAlternator
Illuminates in red when ignition is switched
on. Extinguishes after engine is started.
If
it illuminates during driving:
stop vehicle and switch off engine. The
battery is not being charged and the
engine cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be effective.
Interrupt your journey immediately.
Remove key and check drive belt condition
and tensioning before consulting a
workshop.
ZExhaust emissions
Illuminates in yellow when ignition is
switched on. Extinguishes after engine is
started. Can illuminate briefly when
driving; this is normal and does not
indicate a system fault.
If it illuminates when the engine is running
;
fault in emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Fuel economy and vehicle
driveability may be impaired.
The control indicator also illuminates if
there is a fault in the diesel particle filter 3.
Consult a workshop as soon as possible.
If it flashes when the engine is running
;
for a fault that can lead to destruction of
the catalytic converter, see page 134.
Consult a workshop as soon as possible.
0Winter program 3
Illuminates in yellow when Winter program
for the automatic transmission is enabled -
see page 117.
9 Warning
When the engine is off, considerably
greater force will be required for braking
and steering.
Do not remove key until vehicle has come
to a standstill, otherwise the steering
column lock could engage unexpectedly.