warning OPEL ANTARA 2009 Owners Manual

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Your Antara
is an intelligent combination of forward-
looking technology, impressive safety,
environmental friendliness and economy.
It now lies with you to drive your vehicle
safely and ensure that it performs
perfectly. This Owner's Manual provides
you with all the necessary information to
that end.
Make sure your passengers are aware of
the possible risk of accident and injury
which may result from improper use of the
vehicle.
You must always comply with the specific
laws of the country that you are travelling
through. These laws may differ from the
information in this Owner’s Manual.
When instructed to consult a workshop,
we recommend that you consult an
Opel Partner.
All Opel Partners offer first-class service at
reasonable prices.
You will receive quick, reliable and
individual service.
Experienced mechanics, trained by Opel,
work according to specific Opel
instructions.
The Owner's Manual should always be kept
together with the Service and Warranty
Booklet in the vehicle: Ready to hand in the
glove compartment.
Make use of the Owner's Manual:
z Its "In brief" section will give you an initial
overview.
z The table of contents at the beginning of
the Owner’s Manual and within the
individual chapters will show you where
everything is.
z Its index will help you find what you
want.
z It will familiarise you with the
sophisticated technology.
z It will increase your pleasure in your
vehicle.
z It will help you to handle your vehicle
expertly.
The Owner’s Manual is designed to be
clearly laid-out and easily understood. This symbol signifies:
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Continue reading on next page.
3 The asterisk signifies equipment not
fitted to all vehicl es (model variants,
engine options, mode ls specific to one
country, optional equipment, Opel
genuine parts and accessories).
Yellow arrows in the illustrations serve as
points of reference or indicate some action
to be performed.
Black arrows in the illustrations indicate a
reaction or a second action to be
performed.
Directional data, e.g. left or right, or front
or back, in the descriptions always relates
to the direction of travel.
We wish you many hours of pleasurable
driving
Your Opel Team
9 Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or injury.
Disregard of the instructions may lead to
injuries or endanger life.
Inform your passengers accordingly.

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.

In brief13
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
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>=Front fog lamps
r = Fog tail lamp

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 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, windows23
Radio frequency remote control
The remote control is used to operate:
z Central locking system,
z Mechanical anti-the ft locking system 3,
z Anti-theft alarm system 3.
The remote control has a range of approx.
6 metres. The range may be reduced due
to environmental conditions or shadowing
and reflection of the radio waves.
To operate the remote control, direct the
remote control unit at the vehicle. Treat the remote control unit with care:
it should be protected against moisture,
kept out of direct sunlight and should not
be operated unnecessarily.
Do not place heavy objects on the remote
control unit, and av
oid dropping it.
The hazard warning lamps come on to
indicate that the remote control is
operational. Central locking system
see page 25.
Mechanical anti-theft locking system
3
see page 27.
Anti-theft alarm system 3
see page 27.

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, windows25
Central locking system
For front doors, rear doors, tailgate and
tank flap.
To lock:
Press button p on remote control
- or -
With the doors closed, press central locking
switch
m in driver’s door.
The central locking system can be
activated with the windows open.
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
locking with the remote control. To unlock:
Press button
q on remote control
- or -
Press central locking switch
m in driver’s
door.
If no door is opened within approx.
30 seconds after the vehicle has been
unlocked via the remote control, the vehicle
is relocked automatically and anti-theft
alarm 3 is reactivated.
When button q is pressed, the instrument
panel illuminates for approx. 30 seconds or
until ignition switch is turned to the
ACC position. Central locking switch
mUse the central locking switch to lock or
unlock the doors, tailgate and tank flap
from inside the vehicle.
Press the right part of the switch to lock or
the left part of the switch to unlock.9 Warning
For safety reasons, the vehicle cannot be
locked or unlocked via the remote control
(and the anti-theft system 3 will not be
activated) if the key is in the ignition
switch.

Locks, doors, windows26
Tailgate
To unlock and open
Press button q on remote control
- or -
Press central locking switch
m in driver’s
door.
The tailgate is unlocked together with the
doors and can be opened by operating the
button above the license plate and lifting
the tailgate.
With the engine running, the tailgate will
only unlock when the hand brake is applied
or automatic transmission 3 is in P.
If the tailgate is open when the ignition is
switched on, tailg ate open control
indicator 1 illuminates in the instrument
panel. To close and lock
There is a handle on the inside of the
tailgate for closing the luggage
compartment.
Close tailgate by push
ing it down so it
latches securely. Ensure tailgate is fully
closed before driving.
To lock tailgate, together with the doors:
Press button p on remote control
- or -
Press central locking switch
m in driver’s
door.
If the ignition is switched on, the tailgate
open control indicator 1 extinguishes in
the instrument panel.
9 Warning
Ensure there are no obstructions and that
there is adequate clearance when
opening the tailgate.
Do not drive with tailgate open or ajar,
e.g. when transporting bulky objects,
since toxic exhaust gases could
penetrate the vehicle interior.
If driving with tailgat e open is necessary,
set fan to highest speed, open all air
vents, close windows and ensure air
recirculation mode is off, to allow entry of
outside air.