air conditioning OPEL ANTARA 2009 User Guide

Driving and operation129
Save fuel, protect the
environment
Trend-setting technology
When developing and manufacturing your
vehicle, Opel used environment-friendly
and, in the main, recyclable materials. The
production methods used to make your
vehicle are likewise environmentally-
compatible.
Recycling of production wastes keeps the
circulation of material closed. Reduction of
energy and water requirements also helps
to conserve natural resources.
A highly advanced design means that your
vehicle can be easily disassembled at the
end of its working life, and the individual
materials separated for subsequent re-use.
Materials such as as bestos and cadmium
are not used. The refrigerant in the air
conditioning system is CFC-free.
New painting techniques employ water as
a solvent. End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle recovery
centres and the recycling of end-of-life
vehicles is available at www.opel.com.
Drive in an energy and
environment-conscious way
z
High fuel consumption, noise levels and
exhaust emissions are often caused by a
driving style that is not energy and
environment-conscious.
z You should therefore drive with energy in
mind: "more kilometres/miles with less
fuel".
z Reduce the noise level and exhaust
emissions by adopting an environment-
conscious driving style. This is extremely
worthwhile and improves quality of life.
Fuel consumption depends to a great
extent on your own personal driving style.
The following hints are intended to help
you consume fuel at a rate that is as close
as possible to the specified levels.
Check your vehicle’s fuel consumption
every time you refuel. This facilitates early
detection of any irregularities causing
increased fuel consumption. Warming up
z
Full throttle and warming up at idle
speed increase wear, fuel consumption,
fuel emission, the amount of pollutant in
the exhaust and the amount of noise.
z Drive off immediately after starting.
Warm up the engine by running it at
moderate engine speeds.
Uniform speed
z Hectic driving significantly increases fuel
consumption, the quantity of emission
and the proportion of pollutant in the
exhaust.
z Do not accelerate and brake
unnecessarily. Drive at uniform speed.
Avoid frequent starting-off and
stopping, e.g. at tra ffic lights, in short
distance traffic and in queues of traffic,
by means of clever planning. Select
roads with good traffic flow.
Idling
z The engine also consumes fuel when
idling.
z If you have to wait for more than
1 minute, it is worthwhile switching off
the engine. Five minutes of idling
corresponds to approx. one kilometre
(0.6 miles) of driving.
z Idling for more than 5 minutes can cause
excessive temperatures and damage to
the exhaust system.

Driving and operation130
Overrun
zThe fuel supply is automatically shut off
during overrun, e.g. when the vehicle is
being driven down long gradients or
during braking - see page 128.
z To enable the overrun cut-off to take
effect and save fuel, do not accelerate or
declutch.
Correct gear selection
z High revs increase engine wear and fuel
consumption.
z Do not race your engine. Avoid driving at
high engine speeds.
Driving with an eye on the tachometer
saves fuel. If possible, drive at low revs in
each gear and at a constant speed.
Drive in top gear as much as possible,
shift up as soon as possible and do not
shift down prematurely.
High speed
z The faster the speed, the higher the fuel
consumption and noise level. Driving at
full throttle uses up a great deal of fuel
and generates excessive noise and high
emission levels.
z Slightly releasing the accelerator pedal
results in distinct fu el savings with no
major loss of speed.
Drive at no more than around three
quarters of maximum speed and you will
use up to 50% less fuel, without losing a
great deal of time. Tyre pressure
z
Inadequate tyre pressure, leading to
higher road resistance, costs money in
two ways; for more fuel and increased
tyre wear.
z Regular checks (every 14 days) pay off.
Electrical loads
z The power consumption of electrical
equipment increases fuel consumption.
z Switch off all additional consumers (e.g.
air conditioning, heated rear window)
when they are no longer required.
Roof racks 3
z Roof racks can increase fuel
consumption by approx. 1 l/100 km
(3.5 gal./1000 miles) due to air
resistance.
z Remove them if they are not being used. Repair and maintenance
z
Improper repairs or adjustment and
maintenance work can increase fuel
consumption. Do not carry out work on
the engine yourself.
You may, out of ignorance, infringe
environmental laws by not disposing of
materials properly.
Appropriate parts might not be recycled.
Contact with some of the materials
involved may pose a health hazard.
z We recommend that repairs and
maintenance be entrusted to an
Opel Partner.
Extreme driving conditions
z Driving up steep gradients, cornering,
driving on poor roads, and winter driving
all increase fuel consumption.
Fuel consumption increases dramatically
in urban traffic and at winter
temperatures, especially on short trips
when the engine operating temperature
is not reached.
z Follow the hints given above to keep fuel
consumption to a minimum under such
conditions.

Driving and operation170
Block the wheels of both the caravan/trailer
and the vehicle when parking and always
apply the hand brake firmly. If possible, do
not park on slopes. Parking on inclines
If parking on an incline is unavoidable,
depress the foot brake, have someone
place wheel blocks under the caravan/
trailer wheels and release the foot brake
until the blocks have absorbed the load.
Depress foot brake again, apply
hand brake, engage first gear on uphill
gradients or reverse gear on downhill
gradients (automatic transmission 3 in P)
and finally, release foot brake. Starting on inclines
Depress the foot brake and hold it down,
start the engine, shift into gear and release
the hand brake.
Release foot brake and drive slowly until
the caravan/trailer is clear of the wheel
blocks. Stop the vehicle and have someone
pick up the blocks. If possible, the engine
speed should not drop during this
procedure.
For vehicles with automatic transmission
3
in automatic mode, apply sufficient
throttle.
Before starting-off under extreme
conditions (e.g. high combination weight,
mountainous terrain with steep inclines),
switch off all unnecessary electrical loads
(e.g. heated rear window, air conditioning
system, heated front seats 3).
9 Warning
Have someone provide assistance when
removing blocks. Always remove blocks
from wheels while standing to one side.
Do not remove blocks while standing
behind the caravan/trailer; risk of injury
and damage to both the vehicle and
caravan/trailer.

Self-help, vehicle care 183
Some circuits may be protected by several
fuses.
No. Circuit Rating
1Accessory socket 20 A
2 Seat heating 20 A
3 Audio 15 A
4 Trailer 10 A
5 Parking lamp (right side) 10 A
6 Air conditioning 10 A
7 Power steering 10 A
8 Body Control Module 10 A
9 Anti-theft alarm 10 A
10 Central door locking 20 A
11 Turn signal (right side) 15 A
12 Turn signal (left side) 15 ANo. Circuit Rating
13 Stop 15 A
14 Headlamp washer 15 A
15 Rear cluster 10 A
16 Air conditioning 15 A
17 Body Control Module 20 A
18 Body Control Module 15 A
19 Ignition switch 2 A
20 Fog tail lamp 10 A
21 Airbag 10 A
22 Front door lock 15 A
23 Accessory socket 20 A
24 Transmission Control
Module 15 A
25 Engine 15 A
26 Body Control Module 10 A
No. Circuit Rating
27 --
28 Windscreen washer 10 A
29 Exterior mirror heating 15 A
30 Instrument cluster 10 A
31 Ignition 10 A
32 Airbag 10 A
33 Steering wheel remote 2 A
34 Folding mirrors 10 A
35 --
36 Cigarette lighter 20 A
37 Passenger’s electric
window 20 A
38 Driver’s electric window 20 A
39 Automatic transmission 10 A

184 Self-help, vehicle care
Engine compartment fuse box
The fuse box is located next to the coolant
reservoir in the engine compartment.
To open, disengage cover and tilt upwards.
To help in replacing fuses, a fuse extractor
is located in the engine compartment fuse
box.
9 Warning
Switch off engine before opening the
engine compartment fuse box; risk of
injury.
Some circuits may be protected by several
fuses.
No. Circuit Rating
1 Engine 1 15 A
2 Engine 2 15 A
3 Engine Control Module 20 A
4 Engine 3 15 A
5 Air conditioning 10 A
6 Main 10 A
7 Starter 20 A
8 Cooling fan 30 A
9 Fuel pump 15 A
10 All Wheel Drive (AWD) 15 ANo. Circuit Rating
11 Cooling fan auxiliary 30 A
12 Stop 15 A
13 Seat heating 20 A
14 ABS module 20 A
15 ABS module 40 A
16 Horn 15 A
17 Wipers 25 A
18 Run 40 A
19 Accessory/Ignition 40 A
20 Sun roof 20 A
21 Anti-theft system 15 A

Self-help, vehicle care205
Windscreen wiper blades
Wax, such as that used in car washes, can
cause streaks to form on the windscreen
when the wipers are used.
Smearing wiper blades can be cleaned with
a soft cloth and Opel Cleaning Solvent and
Antifreeze, and replaced if necessary –
see page 198. Do not use abrasive
cleaners.
Locks
The locks are lubricated with a high-grade
lock cylinder grease at the factory. Opel
Lock Cylinder Grease prevents the locks
from freezing up.
Only use de-icing agents in emergencies,
as they have a degreasing effect and will
impair the function of the locks. After using
a de-icing agent, have the locks re-greased
by a workshop. Engine compartment
Areas of the engine compartment that are
painted in the same colour as the vehicle
must be looked after
like any other painted
surface.
It is advisable to wash the engine
compartment before and after winter and
preserve it with wax. Cover alternator and
fluid reservoirs with plastic sheets before
washing the engine.
When washing the engine with a steam-jet
cleaner, do not direct the steam-jet at
components of the Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS), the air conditioning system or the
belt drive and its components.
Protective wax that has been applied is
also removed during the engine wash. For
this reason, have the engine, brake system
components in the engine compartment,
axle components with steering, body parts
and cavities thoroughly preserved with
protective wax after the wash.
An engine wash can be performed in the
spring in order to remove dirt that has
adhered to the engine compartment,
which may also have a high salt content.
Check protective wax layer and make good
if necessary. Underbody
Your vehicle has a factory-applied PVC
undercoating in the wheel arches
(including the longitudinal members) which
provides permanent protection and needs
no special maintenance. The surfaces of
the vehicle underbody not covered by PVC
are provided with a durable protective wax
coating in critical areas.
On vehicles which are washed frequently
in automatic car wash
es with underbody
washing facility, the protective wax
coating may be impaire d by dirt-dissolving
additives. Check the underbody after
washing and have it waxed if necessary.
Before the start of the cold weather season,
check the PVC coating and protective wax
coating and, if necessary, have them
restored to perfect condition.
Caution
– commercially available bitumen/
rubber materials can damage the PVC
coating. We recommend that you have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop, who knows the prescribed
materials and has experience in the use
thereof.
The underbody should be washed
following the end of the cold weather
season to remove any dirt adhering to the
underbody since this may also contain salt.
Check protective wax coating and, if
necessary, have it restored to perfect
condition.

Index228
IndexA
ABS ......................................................... 148
Accessories
......... 45, 57, 69, 169, 191, 200
Accessory sockets
................................... 69
Active Rollover Protection (ARP)
.......... 138
Air conditioning system
................ 103, 109
Air distribution
....................................... 106
Air intake
............................................... 114
Air quality sensor
.................................. 112
Air recirculation mode
.......................... 109
Air vents
................................................. 104
Airbags
.................................. 42, 52, 54, 55
Alarm
....................................................... 29
Alarm system
........................................... 27
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
.......................... 121
Alternator
................................................ 74
Antenna
......................................... 101, 202
Antifreeze
...................................... 195, 214
Antifreeze protection
.................... 195, 199
Anti-knock quality of fuel
..................... 131
Octane number
................................. 217
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
.............. 148
Anti-theft alarm system
.......................... 27
Anti-theft locking system
........................ 27
Towing equipment
............................ 166
Approach lighting
................................... 94
Aquaplaning
......................................... 151
Armrests
............................................. 40, 42
Ashtrays
................................................... 67
Illumination
........................................ 100
Assist grips
............................................... 69
Automatic air recirculation
.................. 112
Automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirrors
.31 Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror
... 32
Automatic dipped beam activation
...... 95
Automatic level control
.................. 97, 143
Automatic transmission
................. 18, 115
Automatic mode
............................... 116
Engine braking assistance
............... 118
Fault
................................................... 120
Interruption of power supply
............ 120
Kickdown
................................... 117, 118
Manual mode
.................................... 117
Rocking the vehicle
........................... 119
Selector lever
..................................... 116
Transmission display
........................ 116
Winter program
................................. 117
B
Battery ................................................... 200
Interruption of power supply
............ 120
Battery discharge protection
............... 100
Before starting-off
.................................. 18
Belt force limiters
.................................... 44
Belt tensioners
......................................... 44
Belts
....................................... 8, 42, 43, 204
Bleeding, diesel fuel system
................. 171
Board information display
............... 76, 78
Bonnet
.................................................... 171
Boot, see Luggage compartment
......... 41
Brake assist
........................................... 146
Brake fluid
............................................. 214
Brake system
......................................... 145

Index230
D
Dashboard - see Instrument panel ........ 10
Data
................................................. 21, 215
Date
.......................................................... 80
Daytime running lamps
.......................... 94
DCS (Descent Control System)
............. 138
Demisting and defrosting Windows
............................................... 17
With air conditioning system
............ 108
With Electronic Climate Control
....... 113
Descent Control System
........................ 138
Diesel
...................................................... 131
Diesel fuel filter
...................................... 194
Diesel fuel system
.......................... 171, 194
Diesel particle filter
......................... 73, 135
Dipped beam
..................................... 14, 95
Bulb replacement
.............................. 186
Display
..................................................... 76
Display mode
........................................... 87
Door locks
.......................................... 6, 205
Doors
........................................................ 72
Drink holders
............................................ 67
Drive control systems
............................ 136
Driving abroad
...................................... 100
Driving hints
........................................... 127
E
Economical driving ................................ 129
Electric exterior mirrors
....................... 9, 30
Electric sun roof
....................................... 34
Electric windows
...................................... 32
Child safety system
............................. 33
Safety function
.................................... 33
Electrical system
.................................... 181 Electrically adjustable front seat
........... 37
Electronic Climate Control
...... 17, 103, 111
Electronic components
......................... 201
Electronic immobiliser
............................. 22
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
......... 136
Engine braking assistance
................... 118
Engine code
................................... 216, 217
Engine control indicator
....................... 134
Engine data
........................................... 217
Engine oil
............................................... 213
Additives
............................................ 214
Topping up
........................................ 213
Viscosity
............................................. 214
Engine oil change
.................................. 194
Engine oil filter change
......................... 194
Engine oil level and consumption
........ 192
Engine oil life monitor
..................... 73, 194
Engine oil pressure
.................................. 74
Engine oils
...................................... 192, 216
Engine speed
........................................... 75
Engine wash
.......................................... 205
Environmental protection
............. 194, 201
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
......... 136
Exhaust control indicator
..................... 134
Exhaust gases
....................................... 135
Exhaust system
...................................... 135
Exterior lamps
.......................................... 94
Exterior mirrors
........................................ 30
F
Fan ................................................. 106, 191
Filling station Capacities
.......................................... 225
Engine oil level
................................... 192
Fuel
............................................. 131, 217
Ignition key
.......................................... 21
Opening the bonnet
......................... 171
Tyre pressure
............................. 130, 224
Vehicle data
...................................... 215
Windscreen washer system
.............. 199
First aid kit
....................................... 68, 177
Flat tyre
................................................. 177
Flex-Fix system
...................................... 154
FlexOrganizer
.......................................... 62
Fog tail lamp
........................................... 96
Bulb replacement
.............................. 188
Fold in exterior mirrors
....................... 9, 30
Foot brake
............................................. 146
Front airbags
........................................... 52
Front door lamps
.................................. 100
Bulb replacement
.............................. 190
Front fog lamps
...................................... 96
Bulb replacement
.............................. 188
Front passenger’s seat airbag
............... 52
Front passenger’s seat undertray
......... 66
Front reading lamps Bulb replacement
.............................. 189
Front seat armrest
.................................. 40
Fuel
........................................................ 131
Fuel consumption
................. 129, 131, 219
Fuel filler cap
......................................... 132
Fuel filter
................................................ 194

Index231
Fuel gauge ............................................... 76
Fuel system, diesel
................................ 194
Fuse extractor
........................................ 182
Fuses
....................................................... 181
G
Gears ........................................................ 17
Generator, see Alternator
....................... 74
Glasses compartment
............................. 65
Glove compartment
................................ 64
Bulb replacement
.............................. 191
Cooling
............................................... 105
Lighting
........................................ 64, 100
Graphical information display
......... 77, 83
Gross Vehicle Weight
........... 131, 167, 221
H
Halogen headlamp system .................. 185
Bulb replacement
.............................. 185
Hand brake
...................................... 19, 147
Hazard warning lamps
..................... 14, 97
Head restraints
.................................... 8, 39
Active head restraints
......................... 39
Head restraint position
....................... 39
Height adjustment
.............................. 39
Headlamp aiming
................................. 185
Headlamp flash
................................. 14, 95
Headlamp main beam
..................... 14, 95
Bulb replacement
.............................. 186
Control indicator
............................ 73, 95
Headlamp range adjustment
......... 97, 185
Automatic
............................................ 97
Manual
................................................. 97
Headlamp switch
.............................. 13, 94 Headlamp washer system
........ 16, 93, 199
Antifreeze protection
........................ 199
Capacities
.......................................... 225
Washer fluid reservoir
....................... 199
Headlamps
........................................ 13, 94
Bulb replacement
...................... 186, 187
Daytime running lamps
...................... 94
Driving abroad
.................................. 100
Front fog lamps
................................... 96
Warning device
............................. 92, 94
Wiper activated lighting
..................... 94
Heated exterior mirrors
.................. 16, 105
Heated front seats
................................ 105
Heated rear window
....................... 16, 105
Heating
.......................................... 103, 107
Exterior mirrors
.................................. 105
Rear window
...................................... 105
Seats
................................................... 105
With air conditioning system
.... 107, 108
With Electronic Climate Control
112, 113
Heating the footwell
............................. 108
Height adjustment Head restraints
................................ 8, 39
Seat belts
............................................. 47
Steering wheel
..................................... 13
High-pressure cleaners
143, 167, 202, 204
Horn
......................................................... 15
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
............... 138
I
Identification plate ............................... 215
Ignition logic
...................................... 80, 87
Ignition switch
......................................... 13
Illumination
........................................ 100
Ignition system
........................................ 19
Immobiliser
.............................................. 22
Information display
................................ 76
Bulb replacement
.............................. 191
Illumination
.......................................... 98
Infotainment system
..................... 101, 102
Inspection system
................................. 206
Instrument display
.................................. 75
Bulb replacement
.............................. 191
Illumination
.......................................... 98
Instrument panel
..................................... 10
Instruments
.............................................. 70
Interior lamps
.......................................... 98
Front reading lamps
........................... 99
Rear interior lamps
.............................. 99
Interior mirror
...................................... 9, 31
Interruption of power supply
... 83, 90, 120
Selector lever lock
............................. 120
ISOFIX
.......................................... 50, 51, 52
J
Jack ........................................................ 176
Jump leads
............................................ 172

Index232
K
Key ............................................................ 21
Extending
............................................. 21
Ignition lock
.......................................... 13
Locking doors
................................ 27, 28
Removing
............................................. 92
Replacement keys
............................... 21
Starting
........................................... 13, 19
Kickdown
........................................ 117, 118
L
Language selection .......................... 80, 86
Lashing eyes
............................................ 61
Leather trim
........................................... 204
Level control system
....................... 97, 143
License plate lamps Bulb replacement
.............................. 189
Light switch
........................................ 13, 94
Lighting
.................................................... 94
Driving abroad
.................................. 100
Loading
....................................63, 168, 221
Locking doors
.................................... 25, 28
Locking from the inside
.......................... 25
Locks
...................................................... 205
Lubricants
...................................... 191, 216
Luggage compartment Bulb replacement
.............................. 190
FlexOrganizer
...................................... 62
Lighting
.............................................. 100
Loading
........................................ 63, 221
Locking
................................................. 26
Safety net
............................................. 60
Storage
................................................. 63
Under floor storage
............................. 63 Luggage compartment cover
................ 59
Lumbar support
.................................. 7, 37
M
Main beam ........................................ 14, 95
Bulb replacement
.............................. 186
Control indicator
........................... 73, 95
Maintenance Air conditioning
................................. 114
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
...................... 126
Antifreeze protection
........................ 195
Battery
................................................ 200
Brake fluid
.......................................... 196
Brakes
................................................. 145
Catalytic converter
............................ 135
Clutch fluid
......................................... 197
Electronic Climate Control
................ 114
Engine oil
............................................ 192
Exhaust
.............................................. 135
Fuel consumption
.............................. 130
Power steering fluid
.......................... 198
Tyre pressure
..................................... 150
Tyres
................................................... 150
Windscreen wipers
............................ 198
Manual transmission
............................... 17
Mechanical anti-theft locking system
... 27
Mirrors
..............................9, 16, 30, 31, 105
Misted windows
............................. 108, 113
Mobile telephones
................................. 102
Muffler, see Exhaust system
................. 135
N
Navigation system .......................... 86, 102
Neutral
............................................... 17, 18
O
Octane numbers ................................... 217
Odometer
................................................ 75
Oil
........................................................... 213
Additives
............................................ 214
Topping up
........................................ 213
Viscosity
............................................. 214
Oil change
............................................. 194
Oil filter change
.................................... 194
Oil level and consumption
................... 192
Oil life monitor
................................. 73, 194
Oil pressure
.............................................. 74
Oils
................................................. 192, 216
Opel Service
........................................... 206
Operating temperature
........................ 128
Outside temperature
........................ 77, 78
Overrun
.................................................. 128
P
Paintwork damage ............................... 203
Park pilot
............................................... 142
Parking
............................................. 20, 119
Parking lamps Bulb replacement
...................... 186, 187
Parking on inclines
................................ 170
Payload
.................................................. 221
Pedals
.................................................... 128
Performance
.......................................... 218
Peripheral lighting
.................................. 98
Petrol
.............................................. 131, 217
Pinking
................................................... 131
Pollen filter
............................................. 114
Power outlets
........................................... 68