OPEL ANTARA 2009 Service Manual

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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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Belt tensioners control indicatorThe seat belt tensioners are monitored
electronically together with the airbags,
and their operational readiness 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 with the belt tensioners or in the
airbag systems. The systems might not
therefore be triggered in the event of an
accident (see also page 56). The system’s integrated self-diagnostics
allows faults to be quickly remedied.
Important
z
Accessories not released for your vehicle
type and other objects must not be fixed
or placed within the action zone of the
belt tensioners, as they may result in
injury if the belt tensioners are triggered.
z Do not make any modifications to the
components of the belt tensioners, as
this may result in unintended actuation
of the belt tensioners, rendering the
vehicle unroadwor thy and causing
serious personal injury. z
The belt tensioner and airbag system
control electronics can be found in the
centre console area. In order to avoid
malfunctions, do not store magnetic
objects in this area.
z When using the rear seats, ensure that
the front seat belt components are not
damaged by shoes or other objects.
Avoid dirt getting in the retractors.
z The belt tensioners only actuate once,
indicated by continuous illumination of
control indicator v in the instrument
panel. Deployed belt tensioners must be
replaced by a workshop.
z When disposing of the vehicle, observe
the applicable safety regulations. Take
the vehicle to a recycling company for
disposal.
9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault remedied by
a workshop.
9 Warning
Improper handling (e.g. removal or
installation) can activate the belt
tensioners – risk of injury.

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Using the belts
Fitting the belt
Pull the belt out evenly from the retractor
and guide it over the shoulder, making
certain that it is not twisted.
Insert the latch plate into the buckle.
The seat backrest must not be tilted back
too far (the recommended maximum tilting
angle is approx. 25°).
The lap belt must not be twisted and must
fit snugly across the body. Tension the belt
frequently whilst driving by tugging the
diagonal part of the belt. Keep knees pointing straight forward so
that driver’s side knee bolsters can help
prevent submarining under the seat belt in
the event of a collision.
Bulky clothing prevents
the belt from fitting
properly. The belt must not rest against
hard or fragile objects in the pockets of
your clothing (e.g. ballpoint pens, keys,
spectacles) because these could cause
injury in the event of a collision. Do not
place any objects (e.g. handbags) between
the belt and your body. Front passenger’s seat belt reminder
k3Illuminates for approx. 4 seconds when
ignition is switched on.
When the engine is running, if the front
passenger’s seat is occupied and the belt is
not engaged, the control indicator will
flash for approx. 90 seconds and then
illuminate until the
belt is fastened
correctly (control indicator will extinguish
immediately).
If vehicle speed exceeds approx. 22 km/h
(14 mph), the control indicator will flash for
approx. 90 seconds along with a warning
chime, and then illuminate until front
passenger’s seat belt is fastened.
Control indicator X for driver’s seat belt
reminder - see page 72.9 Warning
On pregnant women in particular,
the lap belt must be positioned as low as
possible across the pelvis in order to
prevent pressure on the abdomen.

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Seat belt height adjustmentof front seat belt upper anchorage points
zDo not adjust height whilst driving.
z Squeeze release buttons together and
slide adjuster up or down to desired
position.
z Ensure sliding height adjuster latches
into position.
Height adjuster can also be moved up
without squeezing release buttons. Removing the beltTo remove the belt, press the red release
button on the belt
buckle; the belt will
retract automatically.
Guide the belt as it retracts, to prevent
personal injury and damage to interior
surfaces.
Always ensure you position the release
button so that you can unbuckle the seat
belt quickly if necessary.
Child restraint systems 3
Opel child restraint systems are designed
specifically for your vehicle and thus
provide optimum safety for your child in
the event of an impact. The use of an Opel
child restraint system is therefore
recommended.
If a different child safe ty seat is used, follow
the manufacturer’s instructions for fitting
and use.
Selecting the right system
Your child should be transported facing
rearwards in the vehicle as long as
possible. The child’s neck area is still very
weak and in an accident they suffer less
stress in the semi-prone rearward position
than when sitting upright.
9 Warning
Disregard of these instructions may lead
to injuries or endanger life.

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NotezChildren under 12 years or under 150 cm
tall should only travel in an appropriate
child safety seat.
z Never carry a child whilst travelling in the
vehicle. The child will become too heavy
to hold in the event of a collision.
z When transporting children, use a child
restraint system that is suitable for the
child's weight, age and height.
z Ensure that the child restraint system to
be installed is co mpatible with the
vehicle type.
z You should always observe the
instructions on in stallation and use
supplied with the child restraint system. z
Do not stick anything on the child
restraint systems and do not cover them
with any other materials.
z Only allow children to enter and exit the
vehicle at the side facing away from the
traffic.
z A child restraint system which has been
subjected to stress in an accident must
be replaced.
z When the child restraint system is not in
use, secure the seat with a seat belt or
remove it from the vehicle.
z The covers of the Opel child restraint
system can be wiped clean. The following Opel ch
ild restraint systems
have been approved for installation in your
Antara:
If child restraint systems of other
manufacture are to be installed, ensure
that they conform to the appropriate
safety regulations. Group, weight and age
class
1)
1)We recommend the use of each system
until the child reaches the upper
weight limit.
Opel
system
0
0+ From birth - 10 kg,
0 - 10 months
From birth - 13 kg,
0 - 2 years Baby Safe
I From 9 - 18 kg,
8 months - 4 years Duo ISOFIX
II
III From 15 - 25 kg,
3 years - 7 years
From 22 - 36 kg,
6 years - 12 years Kid

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Permissible options for fitting a child safety seat
Weight and age class On front passenger’s seatOn outboard rear
seats On centre rear seat
0:
up to 10 kg
or approx.
10 months XU, +X
0+:
up to 13 kg
or approx.
2 years XU, +X
I:
9 to 18 kg
or approx.
8 months to 4 years X U, +, ++ X
II:
15 to 25 kg
or approx.
3 to 7 years XUX
III:
22 to 36 kg
or approx.
6 to 12 years XUXU
= Universal suitability in conjunction
with the three-point seat belt.
+= Vehi cle seat with IS OFIX mo unting available. When mounting with
ISOFIX, only ISOFIX child restraint
systems that have been approved
for the vehicle may be used.
++= Vehicle seat with ISOFIX fixings available. For use of ISOFIX and
top tether fixings, universal ISOFIX
child restraint systems may be
used.
X = No child restraint system
permitted in this weight and age
class.
9 Warning
Disregard of these instructions may lead
to injuries or endanger life.

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ISOFIX child restraint systems 3
The instructions accompanying the ISOFIX
child restraint system are to be expressly
followed.
IL= Suitable for particular
ISOFIX child restraint
systems specified in the
list.
These ISOFIX systems are
of the ’vehicle-specific’,
’restricted’ or ’semi-
universal’ type.
IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX
forward-facing child
restraint systems of
universal category
approved for use in this
weight and age class.
X = No child restraint system
permitted in this weight
and age class. Size class Description
A - ISO/F3: Forward-facing
child restraint system for
children of maximum size in
the weight class 9 to 18 kg.
B - ISO/F2: Forward-facing child restraint system for
smaller children in the
weight class 9 to 18 kg.
B1 - ISO/F2X: Forward-facing child restraint system for
smaller children in the
weight class 9 to 18 kg.
C - ISO/R3: Rear-facing child restraint system for
children of maximum size in
the weight class up to 13 kg. D - ISO/R2: Rear-facing
child restraint system for
smaller children in the
weight class up to 13 kg.
E - ISO/R1: Rear-facing child restraint system for
young children in the
weight class up to 13 kg.