battery OPEL ANTARA 2009 Owners Manual

Locks, doors, windows24
Fault
If the central locking system cannot be
operated with the remote control, this may
be due to the following reasons:
zThe remote control is out of range.
z The battery voltage of the remote
control is too low. Change the battery in
the remote control unit.
z The remote control has been repeatedly
operated outside the vehicle’s reception
range (e.g. at too great a distance from
the vehicle). The remote control must be
reprogrammed. We recommend you
consult your Opel Partner.
z The system has been overloaded as a
result of repeated operation at short
intervals. The power supply is cut-off for
a brief period.
z Interference from higher power radio
waves from other sources.
Lock or unlock the doors manually using
the key or central locking switch -
see page 25.
Have cause of fault remedied by a
workshop. Changing battery in remote control unit
Replace the battery in accordance with the
information on pages 206 to 212 or when
the range of the remote control starts to
become reduced.
Key with foldaway key section
:
open cover by hand.
Remove used battery, taking care to avoid
touching the circuit board to other
components.
Ensure the new battery is installed correctly
with positive (+) side facing up.
Close cover, ensuring it audibly engages in
the key part. Key with fixed key section
:
insert a small screwdriver in the notch on
the cover and prise it open.
Remove used battery, taking care to avoid
touching the circuit board to other
components.
Ensure the new battery is installed correctly
with positive (+) side facing down towards
the base.
Close cover, ensuring it audibly engages in
the key part.
9 Warning
Used lithium batteries can harm the
environment. Make sure that you dispose
of old batteries in accordance with
environmental protection regulations.
Do not dispose with household refuse.

Seats, interior68
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.

Seats, interior69
Accessory sockets
Located in the rear centre console between
the front seats and in the right-hand side of
the luggage compartment 3.
Operational with ignition switch in
positions ACC or ON.
Pull the cap out to use the accessory
socket, and replace it when not in use.
The socket for the cigarette lighter can also
be used to connect electrical accessories
when the ignition is switched on.
Use of accessory sockets while the engine is
not running will discharge the battery. The maximum power requirement of
electrical accessories must not exceed
120 watts.
Do not connect any current delivering
accessories, e.g. el
ectrical charging
devices or batteries.
Connected electrical accessories must
comply with the EC standard in terms of
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in DIN VDE 40 839,
otherwise vehicle malfunctions may occur.
The use of non-authorised accessories may
cause damage to the socket.Assist grips
Located above the driver’s door 3, the
front passenger’s door and both rear
doors.
Pull grip down and ho ld to assist when
entering or exiting the vehicle. Grips swing
back up automatically when released.
Rear door assist grips also include coat
hangers.

Instruments, controls74
aAnti-theft alarm system activation
without monitoring of passenger
compartment and vehicle tilt 3
see page 28.
IEngine oil pressure
Illuminates in red when ignition is switched
on. Extinguishes after engine is started.
Can illuminate intermit tently when idling
with hot engine; must extinguish when
engine speed is increased.
If
it illuminates during driving;
engine oil pressure may be dangerously
low, interrupting engine lubrication and
resulting in damage to the engine and/or
locking of the driving wheels:
z Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly
as possible without impeding other
vehicles,
z Depress clutch,
z Move gearshift lever to neutral
(automatic transmission to N),
z Switch off ignition. Check engine oil level before consulting
a workshop. If the oil level is low, top up
using the specified engine oil - see pages
192, 213, 217.
If the oil level is normal, have a workshop
check the vehicle’s lubricating system.
pAlternator
Illuminates in red when ignition is switched
on. Extinguishes after engine is started.
If
it illuminates during driving:
stop vehicle and switch off engine. The
battery is not being charged and the
engine cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be effective.
Interrupt your journey immediately.
Remove key and check drive belt condition
and tensioning before consulting a
workshop.
ZExhaust emissions
Illuminates in yellow when ignition is
switched on. Extinguishes after engine is
started. Can illuminate briefly when
driving; this is normal and does not
indicate a system fault.
If it illuminates when the engine is running
;
fault in emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Fuel economy and vehicle
driveability may be impaired.
The control indicator also illuminates if
there is a fault in the diesel particle filter 3.
Consult a workshop as soon as possible.
If it flashes when the engine is running
;
for a fault that can lead to destruction of
the catalytic converter, see page 134.
Consult a workshop as soon as possible.
0Winter program 3
Illuminates in yellow when Winter program
for the automatic transmission is enabled -
see page 117.
9 Warning
When the engine is off, considerably
greater force will be required for braking
and steering.
Do not remove key until vehicle has come
to a standstill, otherwise the steering
column lock could engage unexpectedly.

Instruments, controls83
Stop watchOperating using the arrow buttons:
To start, press left arrow button to select
menu item Start and press OK button to
start/stop.
To reset, press left arrow button to select
menu item Reset and press OK button.
Operating using the left adjuster wheel on
the steering wheel:
To start, select menu item Start and press
to start/stop.
To reset, select menu item Reset and press
to confirm command. Interruption of power supply
If the power supply has been interrupted or
if the battery voltage
has dropped too low,
the values stored in the trip computer will
be lost.
Graphical information display3 or
colour information display 3,
selecting functions
The functions and settings of some
equipment 3 can be accessed via the
graphical information display or the
colour information display.
Functions are selected and executed in the
menu on the display using the arrow
buttons 3, the multifunction knob 3 on the
Infotainment system or the left adjuster
wheel on the steering wheel.
11:25}21.5°C
Stop Watch
01:22:32
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Range257km
Aver. Consump.
7.0Ltr./100km
Inst. Consumpt.
7.6Ltr./100km
19,5° 19:36

Instruments, controls90
To reset all information of a trip computer,
select menu item All values.
After resetting, "- - -" is displayed for the
trip computer information selected. The
recalculated values are displayed after a
brief delay. Interruption of power supply
If the power supply has been interrupted or
if the battery voltage
has dropped too low,
the values stored in the trip computer will
be lost.
Stop watch
Select menu item Timer from the Board
Computer menu.
The Timer menu is displayed.
To start, select menu item Start.
To reset, select menu item Reset .
Ü Reset BC 119,5° 19:36
All values
257.0km
Ø40km/h
31.0Ltr.
Ø 7.0Ltr./100km
Ü Board Computer 19,5° 19:36
BC 1
BC 2
00:00:00
Timer
Tyres Start Reset
Options

Lighting94
Lighting
Exterior lamps
Turn light switch:
In positions 8 and 9, the tail lamps,
license plate lamps and instrument panel
lamps are also on. Daytime running lamps
3
Come on automatically when engine is
started.
They will turn off wh en the parking lamps
or dipped beam are on, or when the engine
is stopped.
Follow the regulations of the country in
which you are driving when using daytime
running lamps and front fog lamps.
Driving abroad - see page 100.
Lamps on reminder
If the driver’s door is opened when the light
switch is in position 8 or 9 and the
ignition is off, a warning chime will sound.
If the lamps are then switched off and back
on again, the warning chime will not sound.
Wiper activated lighting 3
With light switch in AUTO position,
if windscreen wipers are operated for
8 cycles or more, the exterior lamps
illuminate automatically.
Approach lighting 3
Depending upon outside light conditions,
when you press q on the remote control,
the hazard warning lamps flash twice and
the exterior lamps illuminate for approx.
20 seconds.
Main beam, headlamp flash ............. 95
Automatic dipped beam activation
3 95
Turn signal lamps ............................... 95
Front fog lamps >............................. 96
Fog tail lamp r.................................. 96
Reversing lamps.................................. 96
Centre high-mounted stop lamp ....... 96
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 97
Headlamp range adjustment q........ 97
Peripheral lighting .............................. 98
Instrument illumination, information display illumination .......................... 98
Interior courtesy lamps....................... 98
Battery discharge protection ............. 100
Headlamps when driving abroad ..... 100 7
=Off
8 = Parking lamps
9 = Dipped beam or main
beam
AUTO = Automatic dipped beam
activation 3

Lighting100
Luggage compartment lamps
Come on when a door or the tailgate is
opened. Front door lamps
Come on when a door is opened.
Once all doors are closed, the front door
lamps extinguish after approx. 10 seconds.
If the doors are left open, the lamps will
stay on for approx. 10 minutes.
Front door lamps can
also be turned off
immediately by pressing button
K in the
roof lining.
Ignition switch illumination
Comes on when you open a door.
Ignition switch illumination can also be
turned off immediately by pressing
button
K in the roof lining.
Sun visor lamps 3
Come on when vanity mirror covers are
opened. See page 34.
Ashtray illumination
The portable front ashtray, located in the
front drink holder, illuminates depending
on outside light conditions. See page 68.
Glove compartment illumination
Comes on when the glove compartment is
opened. See page 64.
Battery discharge protection
To prevent battery from becoming
discharged, the extern al lamps turn off
automatically approx. 10 minutes after the
ignition is switched off.
Battery discharge protecti on will not work if
the lamps are turned on 10 minutes after
the ignition has been switched off; the key
cannot be removed from the ignition switch
until the battery is recharged.
Headlamps when driving abroad
The asymmetrical dipped beam increases
the field of vision on the near side of the
lane.
When driving in coun tries which drive on
the opposite side of the road, this causes
glare for oncoming traffic.
For temporary periods, to avoid glare the
headlamp pattern should be adjusted
down to the horizontal position.
Have the headlamps adjusted by a
workshop.

Climate control105
Heated rear window,
heated exterior mirrors 3
Operational only in ignition switch
positions ACC or ON.
Control indicator in button.
Turn off as soon as vision is clear.
Rear window and exterior mirror heating is
switched off automatically after approx.
15 minutes.
To avoid discharging the battery, do not
operate when you are just starting the
vehicle, or if there is a build up of snow or
ice. Operate only with the engine running.
Do not use sharp instruments or abrasive
cleaners on rear window or exterior mirrors,
and avoid scratching or damaging their
heating elements.
Heated front seats 3
Operational only in ignition switch
positions ACC or ON.
Press switch ß on respective side one or
more times to set the desired heat output.
Control indicator in switch indicates which
of the three heating levels is active.
To switch heating off, set heat output to
the lowest level and press the switch again.
The control indicato r will extinguish.
Prolonged use could cause damage to
delicate and thin clothing and burn seat
occupants.
Avoid subjecting seats to heavy impacts,
as this may cause damage to the heating
element.
If temperature continues to rise, turn seat
heating off and consult a workshop.
Glove compartment cooling 3
Cooled air is fed into the glove
compartment through an air opening,
when the air conditioning is turned on.
Rotate adjustment wheel anti-clockwise to
allow the air conditioning to keep the
contents of the glove compartment cool.
Rotate adjustment wheel clockwise to close
air opening when glove compartment
cooling is not required.
General notes and notes on air intake,
pollen filter and maintenance
see page 114.
Press button
Ü=On
Press button Ü again = Off

Driving and operation120
Fault Z
If a fault occurs in the automatic
transmission, control indicator Z will
illuminate in the instrument panel.
Automatic shifting may be much harsher
than normal or, in the case of a serious
fault, cancelled altogether.
Consult a workshop as soon as possible to
have the cause of the fault eliminated. Interruption of power supply
The clutch is not disengaged if the vehicle
battery is discharged and a gear has been
selected. The vehicle cannot move.
If the battery is flat, the selector lever
cannot be moved out of position
P or N.
Start the vehicle using jump leads -
see page 172. If the cause of the interruption to the power
supply is not a discharged battery, release
selector lever:
Have cause of power supply interruption
remedied immediately. Consult a
workshop.
1. Turn off ignition and remove key.
2. Depress and hold foot brake.
3. Remove cap on console with a suitable
screwdriver.
4. Insert ignition key and press gently into shift lock release slot.
5. Shift to neutral (N).
6. Remove key from shift lock release slot.
7. Start engine and shift to chosen gear.
8. Reinstall cap on console.