lock OPEL ANTARA 2009 Owner's Manual

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Seats, interior
Front seats
Adjust seat longitudinally
To adjust, pull the handle on the front seat,
slide the seat and release the handle. Adjusting front seat backrests
To adjust, lift the release lever, move seat
backrest to suit seatin
g position and lock in
position when the lever is released.
Do not lean on the seat backrest whilst
adjusting it.
Front seats .......................................... 36
Rear seats............................................ 41
Seat belts............................................. 42
Child restraint systems
3................... 47
Airbag systems ................................... 52
Storage ................................................ 59
Drink holders ....................................... 67
Ashtrays 3........................................... 67
Warning triangle ¨ 3 ,
First aid kit +3................................ 68
Power outlets ...................................... 68
Assist grips .......................................... 69
9 Warning
Never adjust seats wh ilst driving as they
could move uncontrollably.

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Removing the head restraintsInsert a suitable tool into the small hole in
the side of the guide sleeve without the
release button and depress the lock. Press
the release button on the other guide
sleeve and pull up the head restraint.
Stow head restraints securely in luggage
compartment.
Front seat armrest 3
The armrest can be slid forwards. Pull up
and hold upper lever and slide the armrest
forwards.
To return armrest to its rearmost position,
slide it back until it latches into position.
Console box in front armrest - see page 65. Folding down the passenger’s seat
3
Push front passenger’s seat head restraint
all the way down - see page 39.
Slide front passenger’s seat as far back as
it will go.
Fold seat forwards by lifting backrest
release lever and folding backrest down
onto seat cushion.

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To raise the seat, lift backrest release lever
and push backrest to upright position.
Push and pull on seat backrest to ensure it
is locked, thus avoiding excessive forward
movement in the event of a collision.
Rear seats
To adjust backrests, lift release lever
located on top of backrest and move
backrest forwards or backwards to desired
position.
Do not lean on seat backrest whilst
adjusting it or make adjustments while the
vehicle is moving.
When folding the rear seat backrests,
ensure the seat belts are unbuckled. Folding rear seat backrests
The luggage compartment can be
enlarged by folding the rear seat backrests
onto the seat cushions.
To fold rear seat backrests separately,
unbuckle all three rear seat belts and
ensure front seats are not in reclined
position.
Push head restraints
all the way down, lift
backrest release lever and fold backrest
forwards and down onto seat cushion.
Do not allow passengers to sit on folded
backrest, or place an y unrestrained loads
on it.
9 Warning
If longer objects, e.g. skis, are to be
carried on the back of the front
passenger’s seat backrest, ensure they
are not in the area in which the front
passenger’s airbag inflates or in the area
between the seat backrest and the
vehicle body. In the event of a collision,
such objects may be thrown through the
vehicle.
The load must not hinder hand brake
operation or gearshifting.
Disregard of these notes can lead to
injuries which may be fatal.

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Safety net 3 - see page 60.
Restoring rear seat backrests
Lift and push backrest up and backwards
to restore it to its original position. Ensure
backrest latches into place by pushing top
of backrest and pulling it forwards again.
Rear seat armrest 3
The armrest can be folded down.
If the rear centre seat is being used or the
rear seat backrests are being folded down,
fold armrest upwards.
Console box in rear armrest - see page 65.
Seat belts
Three-stage restraint system
The system comprises:
z Three-point seat belts.
z Belt tensioners, with load limiters, on the
front seats.
z Airbag systems for driver, front
passenger and rear outboard seat
occupants.
The three stages are activated in sequence
depending on the se riousness of the
accident:
z The automatic seat belt locking devices
prevent the belt stra p from being pulled
out and thus ensure that the vehicle
occupants are retained in their seats.
z The front seat belt buckles are pulled
downwards. As a result, the seat belts
are instantaneously tightened and the
occupants are made aware of the
deceleration of the vehicle at a very early
stage. This reduces stress placed on the
body.9 Warning
When folding the backrest, use caution -
beware of moving parts.
9 Warning
Ensure that the back rest returns to its
correct position - see page 38.
Never adjust the rear seat backrests
whilst the vehicle is moving. They could
move in an uncontrolled manner when
the lever has been pulled.

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zThe airbag system is additionally
triggered in the event of a serious
accident involving a frontal impact, and
forms a safety cushion for the driver and
front passenger. In the event of a side
impact, the side airbag system 3
protects the occupants in the front of the
vehicle, and the curtain airbag system
protects both front and rear outboard
seat occupants. Three-point seat belts
The front and rear seats are equipped with
three-point seat belts with automatic
retractors and locking devices, allowing
freedom of body movement when the
vehicle moves at a constant speed,
although the spring-tensioned belts are
always a snug fit.
The belt has a “vehicle sensitive retractor”
which is designed to lock during heavy
acceleration or deceleration in any
direction. In the event of an accident, persons not
wearing seat belts endanger their fellow
occupants and themselves.
Control indicator
X for driver’s seat belt
reminder - see page 72.
Control indicator k for front passenger’s
seat belt reminder 3 - see page 46.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only
one person at a time. They are only
suitable for children aged up to 12 or
smaller than 150 cm if used in conjunction
with a child restraint 3 .
For children up to 12 years of age, we
recommend the Opel child restraint
system 3 - see page 47.
9 Warning
The airbag system se rves to supplement
the three-point seat belts and belt
tensioners. The seat belts must therefore
always be worn.
Disregard of these notes can lead to
injuries which may be fatal. Vehicle
passengers must be informed
accordingly.
Be sure to read the descriptions of all the
restraint systems on the following pages. 9 Warning
Always wear your seat belt, and that
means also in urban traffic and when you
are a rear seat passenger. It can save
your life!
Pregnant women too must always wear a
seat belt, keeping the lap belt low and
snug on the hips and pelvis (not the waist
or abdomen, where actuating belt
tensioners could cause serious injury in
the event of a collision).

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Belt force limitersLoad limiters on the front seats reduce the
impact on the seat occupant’s body from a
tensioning belt, in the event of a severe
frontal collision. The belt force is controlled,
to reduce the risk of belt-inflicted injury.
Inspection of belts
Periodically inspect all parts of the belt
system for damage and to make sure they
are functioning properly.
Have damaged parts replaced. After an
accident, belts and triggered belt
tensioners must be replaced by new ones.
Do not perform any alterations on the
belts, their anchorages, the automatic
retractors or the belt buckles.
Make sure that belts are not damaged or
trapped by sharp-edged objects. Belt tensioners
The seat belt systems on the front seats
incorporate belt tensioners housed in the
belt buckles and seat belt retractors.
In the event of frontal collisions or side
impacts of a certain severity, belt buckles
and seat belt retractors tighten the seat
belts; the shoulder and lap belts are
instantaneously tightened to fit the
occupant’s body
more snugly.
The belt buckles and seat belt retractors
will remain locked after actuation (where
some noise will occur and smoke may be
released).
Belt tensioners are not designed to activate
in the event of rear impacts, minor side
impacts, rollovers or minor frontal
collisions. Actuation of belt tensioners
The belt tensioners actuate only once and
must be replaced by a workshop after
activation.
The seat belts remain fully operational
even when the belt tensioners have been
actuated.
9 Warning
The belt tensioners are operational only
when control indicator
v is unlit.
If the control indicator does not flash
briefly when the igniti on is on, stays lit,
illuminates or flashes whilst driving, the
belt tensioners or the airbag systems may
not function correctly.
Have both systems inspected by a
workshop.

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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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FlexOrganizer 3
Flexible system for dividing the luggage
compartment or securing loads.
The system consists of:
zadapters
z variable partition net
z mesh pockets for the side walls
z hooks in the luggage compartment
Components are mounted in the two guide
rails in the side walls of the luggage
compartment by means of adapters or
hooks. Variable partition netInsert an adapter in
each rail: fold up
handle plate, insert adapter in upper and
lower groove of rails, move to desired
position.
To lock the adapter, swivel the handle
plate up. Compress the rods of the
partition net slight ly and insert in
corresponding openings of the adapter.
The longer rod must be inserted in the
upper adapter. Hooks and mesh pocketInsert the hooks in the desired position in
the rails: insert the
hook in the upper
groove on the rail and press in the lower
groove. The mesh pocket can be hung from
the hooks.
Removing
Press the partition net rods together and
remove from the adapters.
Adapter: fold open the retainer, release the
adapter from the lower groove and remove
from the upper groove.
Release the hooks from the rails.

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Portable front ashtray 3Located in front drink holder.
To open: gently lift up lid. Illuminates
depending on outside light conditions.
To empty: rotate upper part of ashtray
anti-clockwise and remove.
After use, close lid firmly.
To replace battery: remove screw on
ashtray lid and replace with CR2032
(or equivalent) battery.
Warning triangle ¨ 3 ,
First aid kit
+3
Your first aid kit and warning triangle can
be accommodated below the floor cover in
the luggage compartment.
Power outlets
Cigarette lighter )
With ignition switch in positions ACC or ON,
push the cigarette lighter in all the way.
Heating up ceases once element is
glowing; cigarette lighter pops up
automatically. Withdraw lighter.

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.