child restraint OPEL ANTARA 2009 Owners Manual

Seats, interior36
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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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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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.

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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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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.

Index229
Brakes ..................................................... 145
ABS
..................................................... 148
Brake assist
........................................ 146
Brake fluid
.......................................... 196
Brake lamps
....................................... 188
Brake servo unit
................................. 127
Foot brake
.......................................... 146
Hand brake
........................................ 147
Bulb replacement
.................................. 185
Bulbs
....................................................... 185
C
Capacities .............................................. 225
Car Pass
................................................... 21
Caravan/trailer towing
.................. 127, 167
Card holder
.............................................. 67
Care
........................................................ 201
Catalytic converter
............... 133, 135, 172
Central locking switch
............................. 25
Central locking system
............................ 25
Centre high-mounted stop lamp Bulb replacement
.............................. 191
Changing the battery Remote control
.................................... 24
Changing tyre/wheel type
.................... 149
Changing wheels
................................... 178
Chassis number, see Vehicle
Identification Number
................... 215, 216
Check control
........................................... 91
Child restraint system
....................... 47, 58
Child safety locks
.................................... 30
Cigarette lighter
...................................... 68
Cleaning
................................................. 201
Climate control
...................................... 103 Clock
......................................................... 76
Clutch fluid
............................................. 197
Clutch operation
................................... 128
CO
2 emissions ........................................ 219
Coin storage
............................................ 67
Cold starts
...................................... 128, 133
Colour information display
............... 77, 83
Console box
............................................. 65
Console net
.............................................. 66
Contrast
................................................... 87
Control indicators
.............................. 12, 70
ABS
............................................... 70, 148
Airbags
........................................... 56, 72
All Wheel Drive
............................ 71, 121
Alternator
............................................. 74
Anti-theft alarm system
.......... 28, 29, 74
Automatic headlamp
range adjustment
.......................... 71, 97
Automatic transmission
.................... 120
Belt tensioners
............................... 45, 72
Brake system
....................... 70, 147, 197
Change engine oil
....................... 73, 194
Coolant temperature
.................. 71, 196
Cruise control
............................... 73, 140
Descent Control System
...... 71, 138, 139
Diesel particle filter
..................... 73, 135
Doors
.................................................... 72
Driver’s seat belt reminder
................. 72
Electronic immobiliser
................... 22, 72
Electronic Stability Control
......... 71, 136
Engine electronics
....................... 72, 134
Engine oil level
..................................... 73
Engine oil pressure
.............................. 74
Exhaust
........................................ 74, 134 Fog tail lamp
................................. 73, 96
Front fog lamps
............................. 73, 96
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder
46
Fuel level
........................................ 72, 76
Headlamp main beam
................. 73, 95
Park pilot
...................................... 71, 143
Power steering
..................................... 73
Preheating
........................................... 73
Tailgate
................................................ 72
Trailer
................................................... 70
Transmission electronics
..................... 72
Turn signal lamps
................................ 72
Water in diesel fuel
..................... 73, 195
Windscreen washer fluid
............ 73, 199
Winter program
........................... 74, 117
Coolant
.................................. 195, 214, 216
Coolant level
......................................... 195
Coolant temperature
...................... 71, 195
Cooled glove compartment
................. 105
Cooling
........................................... 110, 111
Correcting time
....................................... 86
Corrosion protection
............................. 214
Coupling socket load
............................ 168
Courtesy lamps
....................................... 98
Bulb replacement
.............................. 189
Switching off
........................................ 99
Cruise control
........................................ 140
Curtain airbags
....................................... 55