wipers OPEL ANTARA 2009 User Guide

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

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Bulb replacement
Before replacing a bulb , switch off ignition
and relevant switch.
Only hold new bulbs at base! Do not touch
the bulb glass with bare hands, otherwise
fingerprints on the glass evaporate and
residue builds up on the reflector
eventually resulting in a dull reflector.
Inadvertently stained bulbs may be
cleaned with a clean lint-free cloth, using
alcohol or white spirit.
Replacement bulb must be in accordance
with data on base of defective bulb. Do not
exceed wattage given on bulb base.
Headlamp aiming
We recommend that headlamp aiming be
carried out by a work shop, which will have
special equipment.
When aiming your headlamps, the manual
headlamp range adjustment 3 must be set
to 7. Headlamp removal
For bulb replacement, it is necessary to first
remove the headlamp assembly.
1. Switch off ignition and headlamp switch.
2. Open the bonnet, release the 11
retainers and remove the radiator cover.
3. Remove 3 bolts and withdraw headlamp.
4. Depress harness connector tags and disconnect head lamp wiring.
5. Remove the headlamp assembly.
Headlamp assembly installation is the
reverse of removal - ensure locating dowel
aligns with its socket.
Do not overtighten bolts or retainers.
No. Circuit Rating
22
Electric seat 30 A
23 Battery 60 A
24 Defogger 30 A
25 Dipped beam (left side) 15 A
26 Dipped beam (right side) 15 A
27 Parking lamp (left side) 10 A
28 Front fog lamps 15 A
29 Main beam 15 A
30 Rear wipers 20 A
31 --
32 Headlamp washer 20 A
33 Transmission Control
Module 15 A
34 Trailer/parking lamp
(left side) 10 A
35 Spare 25 A
36 Spare 20 A
37 Spare 15 A
38 Spare 10 A

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Power steering fluid
The power steering fluid does not require
any additional maintenance than that
detailed on pages 206 to 212.
If the fluid in the reservoir falls below the
MIN mark, consult a workshop.
Windscreen wipers
Clear vision is essential for safe driving.
Perform regular checks on the wipers to
ensure they are oper ating correctly. We
recommend wiper blade replacement at
least once a year.
If the windscreen is dirty, operate the
windscreen washer system before
switching on the wipers or setting the
wipers to automatic operation with the rain
sensor 3. This will avoid wiper blade wear.
Do not switch on the windscreen wipers if
the windscreen is dry or obstructed (e.g.
with snow or ice), as this could damage the
glass, the wiper blades, or the wiper
system.
If the wipers become frozen on to the glass,
we recommend that they be released with
the aid of Opel De-icer Spray.
Smearing wiper blades can be cleaned with
a soft cloth and Opel Cleaning Solvent and
Antifreeze.
Wiper blades whose lips have become
hardened, cracked or covered with silicone
must be replaced. This may be necessary
as a result of the effect s of ice, thawing salt
or heat, or the incorrect use of cleaning
agents.
Switch off the wipers in car washes –
see pages 92 and 202.
Wiper care
– see page 205. To ensure proper operation of the rain
sensor
3, the sensor area must be free from
dust, dirt and ice, which is why the
windscreen washer system must be
operated at regular intervals and the
sensor area de-iced. Vehicles with rain
sensor can be identified by the sensor area
near the top of the windscreen.

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Replacing windscreen wipers
Lift wiper arm, press and hold retaining clip
and detach wiper blade.Windscreen washer system
Do not spray washer fluid onto windscreen
in freezing weather, to avoid ice forming
and impairing vision.
The filler opening of the fluid container for
the windscreen washer system is located in
the front of the engine compartment.
Fill only with commercially available,
ready-to-use windscreen washer fluid.
Do not use tap water, as minerals will
cause clogging in the system.In cold weather, do no
t fill the windscreen
washer fluid reservoir more than three-
quarters full, to allow enough room for
expansion if the fluid freezes, and to
prevent damage to the reservoir.
In freezing conditions, use windscreen
washer fluid with sufficient antifreezing
properties. Do not use coolant antifreeze or
tap water, to avoid freezing the solution
and damaging the windscreen washer
system.
When closing the cont ainer, press the lid
down firmly all the way round.
If the fluid in the windscreen washer fluid
reservoir is too low, control indicator G
illuminates in the instrument panel -
see page 73. Top up washer fluid as soon
as possible.

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Vehicle care aids 3
Vehicle wash:
z Car Shampoo
z Sponges
z Chamois Leather
z Wheel Cleaners
z Engine Cleaners
z Glass Cleaners
Exterior care:
z Touch-up Applicator
z Spray and Touch-up Paint
z Car Polishes/Colour Restorers
z Car Waxes/Sealers
z Alloy Wheel Cleaner
z Alloy Wheel Preserver
z Metallic Paintwork Wax
z Rust Preventative
z Lubricant Sprays
z Lock Cylinder Grease
z De-icer Sprays
z Tar Removal Spray
z Insect Remover
z Window Cleaning Spray
z Cleaning Solvent and Antifreeze
Interior care:
z Interior/Upholstery Cleaner Washing
The paintwork of your vehicle is exposed to
environmental influences, e.g. continuous
changes in weather conditions, industrial
waste gases and dust or thawing salts, so
wash and wax your vehicle regularly. When
using automatic car washes, select a
program which includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin, pollen
and the like should be cleaned off
immediately, as they contain aggressive
constituents which can cause paint
damage.
If using a car wash, comply with the
pertinent instructions of the car wash
manufacturer. The windscreen wipers and
tailgate wipers must be switched off –
see pages 92, 93. Remove detachable rod
antenna by unscrewing it.
Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners.
If you wash your vehicle by hand, make
sure that the insides of the wings are also
thoroughly rinsed out. Do not use
household dishwashing liquid, to avoid
removing wax from the paintwork.
Clean edges and folds on opened doors
and flaps as well as the areas they cover.
Thoroughly rinse off and leather-off the
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for paint and window
surfaces; remnants of wax on the windows
will impair vision.
Also wash aluminium trim parts, avoiding
the use of abrasive materials such as
automotive or chrome polish, steam or
caustic soap. Washing with water is
normally sufficient.
Observe national regulations.

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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.

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European service schedule
(Antara Z 20 DM, Z 20 DMH, Z 24 XE, Z 32 SE) Service operations by year 1)
km ( x 1000)1)
miles ( x 1000)1)
1)Whichever occurs first.
15
101
30
20 45
30 2
60
40 75
50 3
90
60
Controls, lighting, signalling equi pment and airbags: visual check
steering lock and ignition lock: check xxx
Remote control batteries: replace Every 2 years
Windscreen wipers, windscreen washer system: check, correct xxx
Coolant level and antifreeze: check, correct
Hoses: check for tightness and secure seating xxx
Brake fluid level: check, correct xxx
Battery terminals: check for secu re connections and battery eye xxx
Vehicle system check with TECH2 xxx
Pollen filter: replace xxx
oMore often for when dust, sand or polle n is in the air Agreement with customer
Air cleaner element: replace
xxx
⊕Spark plugs and plug leads: replace Every 90 000 km/60 000 miles
Ribbed V-belt: visual check xxx
⊕Toothed belt and tension roller: visual check xxx
Toothed belt and tension roller: replace - Z 24 XE Every 8 years/120 000 km/80 000 miles
Toothed belt and tension roller: replace - Z 20 DM, Z 20 DMH Every 6 years/90 000 km/60 000 miles
Power steering system: check for leak s. Fluid level: check, correct xxx
Engine oil and oil filter: replace - fixed interval Z 24 XE
2)
2)On vehicles with oil life monitoring, it may be necessary to change the engine oil earlier (control indicator illuminates).
xxxxxx
Z 20 DM, Z 20 DMH, Z 32 SE, except2)xxx

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International service schedule
(All except Z 24 XE) Service operations by year 1)
km ( x 1000)1)
miles ( x 1000)1)
1)Whichever occurs first.
15
101
30
20 45
30 2
60
40 75
50 3
90
60
Controls, lighting, signalling equi pment and airbags: visual check
steering lock and ignition lock: check xxxxxx
Remote control batteries: replace Every 2 years
Windscreen wipers, windscreen wa sher system: check, correct x x x x x x
Coolant level and antifreeze: check, correct
Hoses: check for tightness and secure seating Annually
Brake fluid level: check, correct xx
Battery terminals: check for secure connections and battery eye Annually
Vehicle system check with TECH2 Annually
Pollen filter: replace xxx
oMore often for when dust, sand or pollen is in the air Annually/15 000 km/10 000 miles
Air cleaner element: replace
xxx
oMore often for when dust or sand is in the air Annually/15 000 km/10 000 miles
⊕Spark plugs and plug leads: replace Every 90 000 km/60 000 miles
Ribbed V-belt: visual check xxx
⊕Toothed belt and tension roller: visual check Annually/15 000 km/10 000 miles
Toothed belt and tension roller: replace - Z 20 DM, Z 20 DMH Every 6 years/90 000 km/60 000 miles
Power steering system: check for leaks. Fluid level: check, correct Annually
Engine oil and oil filter: replace x x x x x x

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International service schedule
(Antara Z 24 XE) Service operations by month 1)
km ( x 1000)1)
miles ( x 1000)1)
1)Whichever occurs first.
6
10
6.5 12
20
1318
30
2024
40
26.5 30
50
3336
60
40
Controls, lighting, signalling equi pment and airbags: visual check
steering lock and ignition lock: check xxx
Remote control batteries: replace Every 2 years
Windscreen wipers, windscreen washer system: check, correct xxx
Coolant level and antifreeze: check, correct
Hoses: check for tightness and secure seating xxx
Brake fluid level: check, correct xxx
Battery terminals: check for secu re connections and battery eye xxx
Vehicle system check with TECH2 xxx
Pollen filter: replace Annually/30 000 km/20 000 miles
oMore often for when dust, sand or pollen is in the air Agreement with customer
Air cleaner element: replace
Annually/30 000 km/20 000 miles
⊕Spark plugs and plug leads: replace Every 90 000 km/60 000 miles
Ribbed V-belt: visual check xxx
⊕Toothed belt and tension roller: visual check Annually/30 000 km/20 000 miles
Toothed belt and tension roller: replace Every 8 years/120 000 km/80 000 miles
Power steering system: check for leak s. Fluid level: check, correct xxx
Engine oil and oil filter: replace - fixed interval
2)
2)On vehicles with oil life monitoring, it may be necessary to change the engine oil earlier (control indicator illuminates).
xxxxxx

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