steering wheel OPEL ANTARA 2009 Owners Manual

In brief11
Page
1 Side air vents ................................... 104
2 Door window defroster vents ......... 104
3 Headlamp flash and main beam .... 14
turn signal lamps .............................. 14
Peripheral lighting............................. 98
cruise control 3............................... 140
4 Infotainment system
remote control buttons ................... 101
Trip computer 3.......................... 81, 88
5 Horn ................................................... 15
6 Instruments ........................................ 70
7 Windscreen and tailgate
wipers and washers .................... 15, 16
headlamp washers 3........................ 16
8 Central information display for time,
date, outside temperature,
Infotainment system,
check control 3................................. 91
Trip computer 3.......................... 81, 88 Page
9 Centre air vents ............................... 104
10 Hazard warning ................................ 14
Park pilot 3..................................... 142
Descent Control System (DCS) ....... 138
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ... 136
Front passenger’s
seat belt reminder 3......................... 46
Fold in exterior mirrors 3................. 30
Control indicator for
anti-theft alarm system 3................ 29
11 Infotainment system ....................... 101
12 Front passenger’s airbag ................. 52
13 Glove compartment.................. 64, 105
14 Fuse box .......................................... 182
15 Climate control................................ 103
16 Ignition switch ................................... 13 Page
17 Accelerator pedal ........................... 127
18 Driver’s airbag .................................. 52
19 Brake pedal............................. 127, 146
20 Clutch pedal 3........................ 127, 128
21 Steering wheel adjustment .............. 13
22 Bonnet release ................................ 171
23 Coin storage...................................... 67
24 Card holder ....................................... 67
25 Parking lamps ................................... 94
dipped beam .............................. 14, 95
automatic dipped beam
activation 3...................................... 95
headlamp range adjustment 3....... 97
front fog lamps ................................. 96
fog tail lamp ..................................... 96
instrument illumination .................... 98

In brief12
Control indicators
uABS (Anti-lock Brake System):
see page 148.
gTrailer indicator 3:
see page 70.
4Brake system:
see pages 70, 145.
rPark pilot 3:
see pages 71, 142.
5DCS (Descent Control System):
see pages 71, 138.
BAWD (All Wheel Drive):
see pages 71, 121.
7ESC Active & Warning
(Electronic Stability Control):
see page 136.
AESC Not Ready:
see page 136.
JESC OFF:
see page 136.
qAutomatic headlamp range
adjustment 3 :
see pages 71, 97.
WCoolant temperature:
see pages 71, 195.
oElectronic immobiliser:
see pages 22, 72.
9Door open:
see page 72.
3Engine electronics,
transmission electronics 3:
see pages 72, 134.
vAirbag systems 3,
belt tensioners:
see pages 44, 52.
1Tailgate open:
see page 72.
XDriver’s seat belt reminder:
see page 72.
OTurn signal lamps:
see pages 14, 72, 95.
YLow fuel level:
see pages 72, 76, 132, 225.
>Front fog lamps:
see pages 73, 96.
rFog tail lamp:
see pages 73, 96.
PHeadlamp main beam:
see pages 14, 73, 95.
GLow windscreen washer fluid:
see page 73.
NWater in diesel fuel filter 3:
see pages 73, 194.
CChange engine oil 3:
see page 73.
NPreheating for diesel engines 3:
see pages 19, 73.
IDPF (Diesel particle filter) 3:
see pages 73, 135.
mCruise control 3:
see page 140.
SEngine oil level 3:
see page 73.
2Power steering:
see page 73.
aAnti-theft alarm system activation
without monitoring of passenger
compartment and vehicle tilt 3:
see page 28.
IEngine oil pressure:
see page 74.
pAlternator:
see page 74.
ZExhaust emissions:
see pages 74, 134.
0Winter program:
see pages 74, 117.

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Steering column lock and ignition:
Turn key to position ACC.
To release lock,
rotate steering wheel slightly
Positions:
6Starting - see page 19,
electronic immobiliser - see page 22,
parking the vehicle - see page 20.
Steering wheel adjustment:
Move lever down,
adjust height and distance,
move lever up and engage
Adjust steering wheel only with vehicle
stationary and steer ing column lock
released.
Push the lever firmly upwards to ensure
that the steering wheel is locked in position.
6 Airbag systems - see page 52.
Exterior lamps
Turn light switch:
Press button:
6Headlamp warning device - see page 92,
further information - see page 94,
headlamp range adjustment 3 -
see page 97,
headlamps when driving abroad -
see page 100,
daytime running lamps 3 - see page 94.
LOCK = Ignition off
ACC = Steering unlocked, ignition off
ON = Ignition on, with diesel engine:
preheating
START = Start (transmission in neutral)
J =Off
8 =Parking lamps
9 = Dipped beam or
main beam
AUTO = Automatic dipped beam activation
3
>=Front fog lamps
r = Fog tail lamp

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Headlamp flash, main and
dipped beam:
6Main beam, headlamp flash -
see page 95.
Turn signal lamps:
Lever in rest position
6 Turn signal lamps - see page 95.
Hazard warning lamps:
6Hazard warning lamps - see page 97.
Headlamp
flash = Pull lever
towards
steering wheel
Main beam = Push lever forwards
Dipped beam = Pull lever back towards
steering wheelUpwards = Right turn
Downwards = Left turn
On = Press ¨
Off = Press ¨ again

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Activate horn j:
Press either side of the
steering wheel
The horn will sound regardless of ignition
switch position.
6 Airbag systems - see page 52,
remote control on steering wheel -
see page 101.
Windscreen wipers:
Move lever upwards
Press lever down from position J:
Single swipe.
6 Windscreen wipers - see page 92,
adjustable wiper interval - see page 92,
further information - see pages 198, 202,
205.
Automatic wiping with rain
sensor 3:
Move lever to automatic wiping
with rain sensor position $
The rain sensor detects the amount of
water on the windscreen and automatically
regulates the windscreen wipers.
6Windscreen wipers - see page 92,
further information - see pages 198, 202,
205.
J =Off
$ =Timed interval wipe
% =Slow
& =Fast

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Operating windscreen and
headlamp washer systems 3:
Pull lever towards steering wheel
6 Windscreen and he adlamp washer
systems - see page 93,
further information - see pages 199, 202,
205.
Tailgate wiper and washer
systems:
6 Tailgate wiper and washer systems -
see page 93,
further information - see pages 198, 199,
202, 205.
Heated rear window,
heated exterior mirrors 3:
6 Air conditioning - see page 109,
heated rear window, heated exterior
mirrors - see page 105.
Wipers on = Push lever forward
Wipers off = Pull lever back towards steering
wheel
Wash = Press and hold buttonPress Ü =On
Press Ü again = Off

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Parking the vehicle:
Apply hand brake firmly,
close windows,
switch off engine, remove key,
engage steering column lock,
lock vehicle
6Further information - see pages 22, 128,
radio frequency remote control -
see page 23,
central locking system - see page 25,
anti-theft alarm system - see page 27.
Advice when parking:
z Always apply hand brake firmly and as
firmly as possible on slopes.
z Push key into igniti on switch before
removing (vehicles with automatic
transmission 3: depress foot brake and
shift into P before removing key). Turn
steering wheel until lock is felt to engage
(anti-theft protection).
z If the vehicle is parked on a level surface
or a hill, select 1st gear before switching
ignition off (vehicles with automatic
transmission 3: move selector lever to P ).
Also turn front wheels away from kerb if
parked on an uphill slope.
If the vehicle is parked on a downhill
slope, select reverse gear before
switching ignition off (vehicles with
automatic transmission 3: move selector
lever to P). Also turn front wheels
towards kerb.
z Switch off exterior lamps, otherwise the
headlamp warning device will sound
when the driver’s door is opened.
z Cooling fans may run on after the engine
has been switched off.
z Do not park on easily ignitable surfaces
as hot exhaust system temperatures
could cause the surface to ignite.
That was the most important
information for your first drive in
your Antara in brief.
Your vehicle has still more
instruments and controls,
possibly also optional equipment.

The remaining chapters of the
Owner’s Manual contain
important information on
operation, safety and
maintenance as well as a
complete index.

Seats, interior38
AdjustmentThe seat position can be adjusted by
means of switches on the outboard side of
the seat.
Adjusting the longitudinal position:
Move front switch forwards/backwards.
Height adjustment:
To adjust height of front part of seat
cushion, push front part of switch up/down.
To adjust height of rear part of seat
cushion, push rear part of switch up/down.
To adjust height of entire seat cushion,
push both front and re ar parts of switch
up/down. Seat backrest adjustment:
Move upper part of rear switch forwards/
backwards.
Operate switch until desired seat position is
reached. Seat position - see next column.
After adjusting the seat, adjust height of
seat belt - see page 47.
The seat backrest must not be tilted back
too far (recommended maximum tilting
angle approx. 25°).Seat position
Adjust driver’s seat 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.
Slide front passenger’s seat as far back as
it will go.
The seat backrests must not be tilted back
too far (recommended maximum tilting
angle approx. 25°).
9 Warning
Disregard can lead to injuries which could
be fatal. Vehicle passengers must be
informed accordingly.

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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.