OPEL ANTARA 2009 Workshop Manual

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Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child safety seat
Weight and age class Size classFixture On front passenger’s
seatOn outboard rear
seats On centre rear seat
0:
up to 10 kg
or approx.
10 months EI
SO /R 1X I L X
0+:
up to 13 kg
or approx.
2 years EI
SO /R 1X I L X
DI SO /R 2X I L X
CI SO /R 3X I L X
I:
9 to 18 kg
or approx.
8 months to
4 years DI
SO /R 2X I L X
CI SO /R 3X I L X
BI SO /F 2X I UF X
B1 ISO/F2X XIUF X
AI SO /F 3X I UF X

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Mounting brackets for ISOFIX child
restraint systems
The brackets located between the backrest
and seat cushion are used for mounting
ISOFIX child restraint systems.
The instructions accompanying the ISOFIX
child restraint system are to be expressly
followed.
Only ISOFIX child restraint systems
approved for the vehicle may be used.Anchors for Top-Tether child restraint
systems
The top tether anchors located on the rear
of the backrests are designed to hold child
restraints which come equipped with top
tether anchor attachments only.
Please be sure to follow the instructions
provided with the Top-Tether child
restraint system.
For use of ISOFIX and Top-Tether fixings,
universal ISOFIX child restraint systems
may be used.Airbag systems
Front airbags
The front airbag system
is identified by the
word “Airbag” on the steering wheel and
above the glove compartment.
The front airbag system comprises:
z an airbag with an inflator in the steering
wheel, and a second one behind a trim
panel above the glove compartment,
z the control electronics,
z the front impact sensor,
z the airbag system control indicator v in
the instrument panel.

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The front airbag system is triggered:
zdepending on the severity of the
accident,
z depending on the type of impact,
z within the range shown in the illustration,
z independently of the side airbag 3 and
curtain airbag systems.
Examples:
z Impact against a non-yielding obstacle;
the front airbags are triggered at low
vehicle speeds,
z Impact against a yielding obstacle (such
as another vehicle); the front airbags are
only triggered at a higher vehicle speed. When triggered, the driver’s and front
passenger’s airbags inflate in milliseconds
and form safety cushions for the driver and
front passenger. Forward movement of
driver and front passenger is checked and
the risk of injuries to the upper body and
head thereby subs
tantially reduced.
z No impairment of view will occur, as
airbags inflate and deflate so quickly. The front airbag system will not be
triggered in the event of:
z
the ignition being switched off,
z minor frontal collisions,
z accidents in which the vehicle overturns,
z collisions involving a si de or rear impact
where it would not be of benefit to the
occupants.
9 Warning
The front airbag system provides
optimum protection when the seat, seat
belt, backrest and head restraint are
correctly adjusted.
Adjust the driver's seat according to the
occupant's height such that, with the
driver sitting upright, the steering wheel is
held in the area of its upper spokes with
the driver's arms slightly bent.
T h e d r i v e r ’ s s e a t s h o u l d b e a s f a r b a c k a s
possible without compromising the
driver’s ability to reach the pedals,
steering wheel or controls.
The front passenger’s seat should be as
far back as possible, with the backrest
upright. Do not place the head, body,
hands or feet on the cover of the airbag
system.
Do not place objects, children or pets in
the area in which the airbags inflate.
9 Warning
Seat belts must therefore always be worn.
The front airbag system serves to
supplement the three-point seat belts.
If you do not wear your seat belt, you risk
being seriously injure d, or even thrown
from the vehicle, in the event of an
accident.
The belts help to ma intain occupants in
the correct seating position for the front
airbag system to provide effective
protection in the event of an accident.

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Side airbags 3
The side airbags are identified by the word
"Airbag" on the outboard sides of the front
seat backrests, and protect front seat
occupants in the event of a severe side
impact.
The side airbag system comprises:
z an airbag with inflator in the outboard
sides of the driver's and front
passenger's seat backrests,
z the control electronics,
z the side impact sensors,
z the airbag systems control indicator v in
the instrument panel. The side airbag system will be triggered:
z
depending on the severity of the
accident,
z depending on the type of impact,
z within the range show n in the illustration,
z independently of the front airbag
system. When triggered, the side
airbag inflates in
milliseconds and forms a safety cushion for
the driver and/or front passenger in the
respective door area. The risk of injury to
the upper body and pelvis in the event of a
side impact is thereby substantially
reduced.
9 Warning
There must be no objects in the area in
which the airbag inflates or in the area
between the seat backrests and the
vehicle body.
Do not place hands, arms or other body
parts on the covers of the airbag systems.
Important information - see page 57.
The three-point seat belt must always be
correctly fitted - see page 43.

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The side airbags will not be triggered in the
event of:
zthe ignition being switched off,
z frontal collisions,
z accidents in which the vehicle overturns,
if lateral impact is insufficient for side
airbag deployment,
z collisions involving a rear impact,
z collisions involving a side impact outside
the passenger cell.
Curtain airbags
The curtain airbag system is identified by
the word "Airbag" on the roof frame, and
protects front seat and rear outboard seat
occupants in the event of a severe side
impact.
The curtain airbag system comprises:
zan airbag with inflator in the roof frame
above the doors on the driver’s and
passenger’s side respectively,
z the control electronics,
z the side impact sensors,
z the airbag systems control indicator v in
the instrument panel. The curtain airbag system will be triggered:
z
depending on the severity of the
accident,
z depending on the type of impact,
z within the range shown in the illustration,
z together with the side airbag system,
z independently of the front airbag
system.

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When triggered, the curtain airbag inflates
in milliseconds and provides a safety
barrier in the head area on the respective
side of the vehicle. This reduces the risk of
injury to the head considerably in the event
of a side impact.The curtain airbags will not be triggered in
the event of:
z
the ignition being switched off,
z frontal collisions,
z accidents in which the vehicle overturns,
if lateral impact is insufficient for curtain
airbag deployment,
z collisions involving a rear impact,
z collisions involving a side impact outside
the passenger cell.
Airbag control indicator v
The front airbag system, side airbag
system 3 and curtain airbag system
are monitored electronically together with
the belt tensioners, and their operational
readiness is 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 in the airbag systems or with the
belt tensioners. The systems might not
therefore be triggered in the event of an
accident (see also page 45).
9 Warning
There must be no objects in the area in
which the airbag inflates. Do not place
hands, arms or other body parts on the
covers of the airbag systems.
Never secure anything to the roof by
routing ropes through the doors or
windows, to avoid obst ructing inflation of
the curtain airbags.
Important information – see page 57.
The three-point seat belt must always be
correctly fitted – see page 43.

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The system's integral self-diagnosis facility
allows faults to be quickly remedied.Important
z
Accessories not released for your vehicle
type and other objects must not be
affixed or placed in the area in which the
airbags inflate, as they could cause
injury when the airbags are triggered.
z Do not place any objects between the
airbag systems and the vehicle
occupants; danger of injury.
z Only use the hooks on the assist grips in
the roof frame to hang up light articles of
clothing or coat hangers. Do not place
any objects in the pockets of the hanging
items; risk of injury.
z Do not stick or place anything on the
steering wheel, instrument panel, front
seat backrests in the vicinity of the
airbags and seat areas or cover them
with other materials.
z The airbag systems and belt tensioner
control electronics can be found in the
centre console area. In order to avoid
malfunctions, do not store magnetic
objects in this area. z
Use only a dry cloth or interior cleaner to
clean the steering wheel, instrument
panel, front seat backrests, roof frame
and seat area of the front seats. Do not
use any aggressive cleaning agents.
z Only protective covers which are
approved for your vehicle with side
airbags 3 may be fitted on the front
seats. When fitting the protective covers,
make sure that the airbag units on the
outboard sides of the front seat
backrests are not covered.
z The airbag systems are triggered
independently of each other, depending
on the severity of the accident and the
type of impact. The side airbag system 3
and the curtain airbag system are
triggered together.
z During off-road driving especially,
airbags can also inflate in moderate to
severe non-collision situations such as
when slamming the undercarriage or
other solid components of the vehicle in
a dip in the driving surface.
z Each airbag can be triggered only once.
Once triggered, an airbag must be
replaced immediately by a workshop.
9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault remedied by
a workshop.
9 Warning
Disregard of these instructions may lead
to injuries or endanger life.

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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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Storage
Luggage compartment cover
To close
Pull luggage compartment cover towards
rear of vehicle using handle and insert
retainers into brackets on either side of
luggage compartment.
To open
Remove luggage compartment cover from
side brackets. It rolls up automatically. Notes on loading
the vehicle:
See page 63.
To re
moveOpen luggage compartment cover.
Pull socket on either side of cover towards
centre of vehicle, lift and remove cover
from the side guides.
Fit in reverse order.
9 Warning
Do not place any heavy or sharp objects
on the cover.
Loose objects in the luggage
compartment should be secured safely.

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Safety net 3
The safety net can be mounted behind the
rear seats or, if the rear seat backrests are
folded, in front of the rear seats.
Passengers must not be transported
behind the safety net.
Fitting
There are four installation openings in the
roof frame, two located in front of and two
behind the rear seats.
When fitting behind the rear seats, remove
the luggage compartment cover -
see page 59.
When fitting in front of the rear seats, fold
down rear seat backrests - see page 41.
Open aperture covers on the roof frame
and insert top corners of safety net into
large apertures in roof frame and secure by
sliding them into the smaller apertures.In front of and behind the rear seats on
both sides of the vehicle are the hook
holders (lashing eyes) for the lower strap
hooks.
Hang strap hooks in the two lashing eyes.
Pull on the straps to take up any slack.