tow OPEL ANTARA 2009 Owners Manual

In brief14
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

In brief16
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

In brief17
Drying misted up or iced up
windows:
Set air distribution to positionl,
set the temperature rotary knob
to red and fan to position 4,
switch on heated rear window Ü
Close centre air vents, open side air vents
and direct them towards the door windows.
6 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
system - see pages 106, 109.
To set automatic mode of
Electronic Climate Control 3:
Press AUTO button,
set temperature using
rotary knob
Open all air vents.
6 Electronic Climate Control (ECC) -
see page 111.
Manual transmission:
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle
is stationary.
1 to 5 = 1st to 5th gear
R = Reverse gear

In brief20
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.

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.

Locks, doors, windows27
Mechanical anti-theft locking
system 3
To lock:
All doors and the tailgate must be closed;
press button p on remote control again
within 3 seconds after locking
- or -
Turn key in driver's door lock towards rear
of vehicle again within 3 seconds after
locking, then turn it back to the vertical
position and remove.
Lock buttons on all doors are positioned
such that doors cannot be opened. To unlock
:
Press button q on remote control
- or -
Turn key in driver's d oor lock towards front
of vehicle, then turn it back to the vertical
position and remove.Anti-theft alarm system 3
The system monitors:
zFront and rear doors.
z Tailgate, bonnet.
z Ignition switch.
z Passenger compartment 3.
z Vehicle tilt, e.g. if it is raised 3.
z Siren power supply 3.
9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are people
in the vehicle. The doors cannot be
unlocked from inside.
9 Warning
Unlocking is not possible in any other
way, so keep spare key in a safe place.

Locks, doors, windows28
The remote control unit is used to operate
the anti-theft alarm system.
To activate
Always ensure that the doors, bonnet,
tailgate, sun roof 3 and windows are
properly closed and that there are no
passengers left in the vehicle before
activating anti-theft alarm system.
Press button p on remote control
- or -
Lock driver’s door by turning key in door
lock towards rear of vehicle then turn it
back to the vertical position and remove;
z Hazard warning lamps flash once,
z All doors are locked,
z Anti-theft system is activated after
approx. 30 seconds. Confirm that the cont
rol indicator starts
flashing slowly, after illuminating for
approx. 30 seconds, to show that the anti-
theft system has been activated.
If button p is pressed again, the anti-theft
alarm system will activate automatically,
bypassing the 30 second delay.
If the hazard warning lamps do not flash
on activation or the control indicator
flashes quickly, this may indicate that a
door, the tailgate or the bonnet is not fully
closed. Activation without monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle tilt
3
Switch on when, for example, animals are
to be left in the vehicle.
9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
passengers in the vehicle. The doors
cannot be unlocked from the inside when
the alarm is activated.
1. Close tailgate and bonnet.
2. Press button
a in the roof lining.
Control indicator a illuminates in
yellow in the instrument panel.
3. Close doors.
4. Switch on anti-theft alarm system. Control indicator for anti-theft alarm
system illuminates. After a 30 second
delay, the system is activated without
monitoring of the passenger
compartment or vehicle tilt.
Control indicator
a remains
illuminated in the instrument panel
until the system is switched off by
pressing button
a again.

Locks, doors, windows29
Control indicator for anti-theft alarm
system3
The control indicator illuminates to show
that the system is operational when the
doors are locked with the remote control or
the key. When the doors are unlocked with
the key or remote control, the control
indicator extinguishes. To deactivate
Press button
q on remote control
- or -
Unlock driver’s door by turning key in door
lock towards front of vehicle, then turn it
back to the vertical position and remove:
z Hazard warning lamps flash twice,
z All doors are unlocked,
z Anti-theft system is deactivated.
If the driver’s door is not opened, or the
engine is not started within 30 seconds of
deactivation, all doors are automatically
relocked and the system is reactivated.
If the alarm has been triggered, the hazard
warning lamps will not flash upon
deactivation.
Note
The anti-theft alarm system cannot be
deactivated in any other way, so keep a
spare key in a safe place.
Changes to the vehicle interior, such as the
use of seat covers, could impair the
function of passenger compartment
monitoring 3. Alarm
While the alarm system is switched on, the
alarm can be triggered, indicated by:
z
an acoustic signal (horn) and
z a visual signal (exterior lamps).
The number and duration of the alarms are
legally established.
The alarm is stopped by pressing q or p
on the remote control or by unlocking
the driver’s door with the correct key.
The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated
at the same time.

Seats, interior40
Removing the head restraintsInsert a suitable tool into the small hole in
the side of the guide sleeve without the
release button and depress the lock. Press
the release button on the other guide
sleeve and pull up the head restraint.
Stow head restraints securely in luggage
compartment.
Front seat armrest 3
The armrest can be slid forwards. Pull up
and hold upper lever and slide the armrest
forwards.
To return armrest to its rearmost position,
slide it back until it latches into position.
Console box in front armrest - see page 65. Folding down the passenger’s seat
3
Push front passenger’s seat head restraint
all the way down - see page 39.
Slide front passenger’s seat as far back as
it will go.
Fold seat forwards by lifting backrest
release lever and folding backrest down
onto seat cushion.

Seats, interior59
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.