OPEL ANTARA 2009 Owners Manual

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Protection of electronic
components
In order to avoid the breakdown of
electronic components within the electrical
system, never disconnect the battery with
the engine running. Never start the engine
while the battery is disconnected (e.g.
when using jump leads).
To avoid damaging the vehicle, do not
make any modifications to the electrical
system, e.g. connecting additional
consumers or tampering with electronic
control units (chip tuning). Disconnecting/connecting the battery
from/to the electrical system
Disconnect the battery from the vehicle
electrical system before charging:
first detach the negative and then the
positive lead.
Do not reverse the polarity of the battery,
i.e. do not confuse the terminals for the
positive and negative leads. When
connecting, start with the positive lead and
then connect the negative lead.
Vehicle storage
If your vehicle is to be stored for long
periods without use, we recommend you
consult a workshop for advice.
Vehicle care
In caring for your vehicle, observe all
national environmental regulations,
particularly when washing your vehicle.
Regular, thorough care contributes to
improving the appearance of your vehicle
and maintaining its va
lue. It is also a
prerequisite for clai ms made under the
warranty, in the event of paint or corrosion
damage. In the following pages, we give
you tips for vehicle care which, with correct
use, will help to ward off unavoidable and
harmful environmental influences.
9 Warning
Electronic ignition systems generate very
high voltages. Do not touch the ignition
system; high voltage can be fatal.

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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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Waxing
Wax your vehicle regularly, in particular
after it has been washed using
Car Shampoo and at the latest when water
no longer forms beads on the paintwork,
otherwise the paintwork will dry out.
Also wax aluminium trim parts, edges and
folds on opened doors and flaps as well as
the areas they cover.
Polishing
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits have
become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms
a protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts should not be treated
with wax and polish.
Use Metallic Paintwork Wax on vehicles
with a metallic-effect paint finish. Wheels
Use a pH-neutral wheel cleaning agent to
clean the wheels.
Avoid using abrasive materials and
brushes that can damage the finish.
Wheels are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body. For alloy
wheels, we recommend the use of Alloy
Wheel Preserver.
Paintwork damage
Repair small areas of paint damage such
as stone impacts, scratches etc.
immediately, using an Opel Touch-up
Applicator or Opel Spray and Touch-up
Paint before rust can form. If rust has
already formed, have the cause remedied
by a workshop. Please also pay attention
to surfaces and edges beneath the vehicle
where rust may have formed unnoticed for
some time.
Tar spots
Tar spots must not be removed with hard
objects, but instead
immediately cleaned
off with Tar Removal Spray. Do not use
Tar Removal Spray on headlamp and
other exterior lamp bezels.
Exterior lamps
Headlamp and other protective lamp
bezels are made of plastic. If they require
additional cleaning after the vehicle has
been washed, clean them with
Car Shampoo. Do not use any abrasive or
caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper,
and do not clean them dry.

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Plastic and rubber parts
For additional cleaning of plastic and
rubber parts, use a cleaner suitable for
vehicle interiors. Do not use any other
agent, and in particular do not use solvents
or petrol.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners on
wheels and tyres.
Interior and upholstery
Clean the vehicle interior regularly,
including the instrument panel fascia,
using Interior/Upholstery Cleaner.
Clean fabric upholstery with a vacuum
cleaner and brush. To remove stains, use a
cleaner that is suitable for both fabrics and
vinyl.
Open Velcro fastener s on clothing could
damage seat upholstery. Make sure that
Velcro fasteners are closed.
Do not use cleaning agents such as
acetone, carbon te trachloride, paint
thinner, paint remover, nail varnish
remover, washing powder or bleach to
clean fabrics, carpets, the instrument panel
or leather trim 3 in the vehicle interior.
Benzine, petrol, naphth a, enamel reducers
and lacquer thinners are also unsuitable. Avoid over-exposure to vapours from
cleaning agents and
other chemicals when
cleaning. Whenever possible, avoid using
such cleaning agents in small, unventilated
spaces, to avoid inhalation of dangerous
vapours. Open the doors.
If the front seats are equipped with side
airbags 3, do not use chemical solvents or
strong detergents on the seat covers.
Do not saturate the seat covers with
Interior/Upholstery Cleaner, to avoid
contaminating the airbag system,
otherwise the side airbags 3 may not
trigger in the event of a collision. Seat belts
Always keep seat be
lts clean and dry.
Clean seat belts only with lukewarm water
or Interior/Upholstery Cleaner.
Periodically check the seat belts and
replace immediately with new seat belts if
damage or weakening of the belts has
occurred.
Windows
When cleaning the heated rear window,
make sure that the heating element on the
inside of the window is not damaged.
Never place stickers on the inside of the
rear window.
Use a soft, lint-fr ee cloth or chamois
leather, in conjunction with Window
Cleaning Spray and Insect Remover. Do not
use sharp instruments or abrasive cleaners.
Opel Cleaning Solvent and Antifreeze is
suitable for de-icing windows.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
commercially available sharp-edged ice
scraper. Press the scraper firmly against
the glass so that no dirt can get under it
and scratch the glass.

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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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Service, maintenanceEuropean service intervals
Engine oil change - Z 24 XE only
Due every 15,000 km (10,000 miles).
Main Service
Due every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or
1 year, whichever occurs first.
International service intervals
Interim Service - except Z 24 XE
Due every 15,000 km (10,000 miles).
Main Service - except Z 24 XE
Due every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or
1 year, whichever occurs first.
Interim Service - Z 24 XE only
Due every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or
6 months, whichever occurs first.
Main Service - Z 24 XE only
Due every 20,000 km (13,000 miles) or
1 year, whichever occurs first.
Confirmations
Confirmation of Service is recorded in the
spaces provided in the Service and
Warranty Booklet. The date and kilometre/
mileage reading is completed with the
stamp and signature of the Servicing
Workshop.
Make sure that the Service and Warranty
Booklet is completed correctly as
continuous proof of service is essential if
any warranty or goodwill claims are to be
met, and is also a benefit when you come
to sell the vehicle.
Service plan
The European service schedule is valid for
the following countries:
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
The Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
For all remaining countries the
International service schedule applies.
European service schedule ................ 207
International service schedule ........... 209
Additional servicing............................ 213
Recommended fluids and lubricants 213

Service, maintenance 207
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

208 Service, maintenance
Service operations by year 1)
km ( x 1000)1)
miles ( x 1000)1)
1)Whichever occurs first.
⊕ Additional operations.
o Under extreme operating conditions and if required by country-specific conditions, the intervals are reduced.
15
10 1
30
20 45
30 2
60
40 75
50 3
90
60
⊕o Diesel fuel filter: drain water
(If relative humidity is high an
d/or fuel is of lower quality) Annually
Fuel filter: replace and drain water - diesel (g rade EN 590) Every 2 years/60 000 km/40 000 miles
Parking brake: check and adjust
Wheel mounting and suspension front an d rear, brake lines, brake pressure
hoses, fuel lines and exhaust system: visual check xxx
Corrosion protection: check and record in Service and Warranty Booklet Annually
Front and rear wheel br akes: check visually xxx
o
⊕Annual service check if annual mileage exceeds 20 000 km Annually
Engine, transmission, PTO, rear differential, A/C compressor: check for leaks xxx
Steering system boots, track rods , final drive: visual check xxx
Track rod end and supporting ball joint: check xxx
⊕Brake and clutch fluid: change Every 2 years
Wheel fastening: loosen and tighten to torque
Tyre condition and pressures: check, correct xxx
⊕Annual service check if annual
mileage exceeds 20 000 km Annually
First aid kit, tyre repair kit and lash ing eyes: visual check Every 2 years
Headlamp aiming: check, adjust x x x
Door hinges, door stop, lock cylinder, lock striker, bonnet catch, tailgate
hinges and check links: lubricate xxx
Test drive, final check
Service interval display and oil life monitor: reset - if applicable xxx

Service, maintenance 209
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

210 Service, maintenance
Service operations by year 1)
km ( x 1000)1)
miles ( x 1000)1)
1)Whichever occurs first.
⊕ Additional operations.
o Under extreme operating conditions and if required by country-specific conditions, the intervals are reduced.
15
10 1
30
20 45
30 2
60
40 75
50 3
90
60
⊕o Diesel fuel filter: drain water
(If relative humidity is high an
d/or fuel is of lower quality) Annually
Fuel filter: replace and drain water - diesel (g rade EN 590) Every 2 years/60 000 km/40 000 miles
Parking brake: check and adjust
Wheel mounting and suspension front an d rear, brake lines, brake pressure
hoses, fuel lines and exhaust system: visual check Every 2 years/60 000 km/40 000 miles
Corrosion protection: check and record in Service and Warranty Booklet Annually
Front and rear wheel brakes: check visually Every 2 years/60 000 km/40 000 miles
o
⊕Annual service check if annual mileage exceeds 20 000 km Annually
o
⊕Automatic transmission oil: change Every 4 years/60 000 km/40 000 miles
Engine, transmission, A/C compressor: check for leaks Annually
Steering system boots, track rods, final drive: visual check Annually
Track rod end and supporting ball joint: check Annually
⊕Brake and clutch fluid: change Every 2 years
Wheel fastening: loosen and tighten to torque
Tyre condition and pressures: check, correct Every 2 years/60 000 km/40 000 miles
⊕Annual service check if annual
mileage exceeds 20 000 km Annually
First aid kit, tyre repair kit and lash ing eyes: visual check Every 2 years
Headlamp aiming: check, adjust Every 2 years/60 000 km/40 000 miles
Door hinges, door stop, lock cylinder, lock striker, bonnet catch, tailgate
hinges and check links: lubricate Every 2 years/60 000 km/40 000 miles
Test drive, final check
Service interval display and oil life monitor: reset - if applicable xxxxxx