OPEL ANTARA 2017.5 Manual user
Manufacturer: OPEL, Model Year: 2017.5, Model line: ANTARA, Model: OPEL ANTARA 2017.5Pages: 225, PDF Size: 6.2 MB
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In brief9Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To adjust the mirror, move the mirror
housing in the desired direction.
Interior mirror 3 30, Automatic anti-
dazzle interior mirror 3 30.
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust it.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 28,
Electric adjustment 3 28, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 29, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 29.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Airbag system 3 45, Ignition
positions 3 125.
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10In briefInstrument panel overview
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In brief111Side air vents .....................119
2 Fixed air vents .................... 120
3 High beam .......................... 106
Headlight flash ...................106
Turn and lane-change
signals ................................ 108
Exit lighting ......................... 112
Parking lights .....................109
Cruise control ....................... 91
4 Remote control on
steering wheel ......................72
Trip computer .....................100
5 Horn ..................................... 72
6 Instruments .......................... 78
Driver Information Centre ...... 91
7 Windscreen wiper and
washer system, headlight
washer system .....................73
Rear window wiper and
washer system .....................748Info-Display .......................... 94
Check control, tyre
pressure monitoring
system ................................ 183
Trip computer .....................100
9 Centre air vents .................. 119
10 Hazard warning flashers ....107
Parking assist ..................... 148
Electronic Stability Control . 145
Descent control system ...... 146
Status LED for anti-theft
alarm system ........................ 26
Folding exterior mirrors ........29
Fuel economy mode ...........122
11 Infotainment system .............10
12 Front passenger airbag ........48
13 Status LEDs for front
passenger airbag .................50
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............42
14 Glovebox .............................. 57
15 Fuse box ............................ 17616Climate control system ....... 114
17 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............125
18 Accelerator pedal ...............124
19 Driver airbag ........................ 48
20 Brake pedal ........................ 142
21 Clutch pedal ....................... 123
22 Steering wheel adjustment ..72
23 Bonnet release ...................158
24 Coin storage ......................... 56
25 Card holder .......................... 56
26 Light switch ........................ 105
Automatic light control .......106
Instrument illumination .......110
Rear fog light ...................... 109
Front fog lights ...................108
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 106
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12In brief
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In brief13Exterior lighting
Turn light switch:
AUTO:Automatic light control:
Headlights are switched on
and off automatically
depending on external
lighting conditions.7:Off (or deactivation of
automatic light control)8:Sidelights9:Headlights
Press button:
>:Front fog lightsø:Rear fog light
Lighting 3 105.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beamheadlight
flash:pull leverhigh beam:push leverlow beam:pull lever back towards
steering wheel
Automatic light control 3 106, High
beam 3 106, Headlight flash 3 106.
Turn and lane-change signalsright:lever upleft:lever down
Turn and lane-change signals
3 108, Parking lights 3 109.
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14In briefHazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
Hazard warning flashers 3 107.
Horn
Press j.
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper&:fast%:slow$:timed interval wiping or
automatic wiping with rain
sensor§:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down.
Windscreen wiper 3 73, Wiper
blade replacement 3 165.
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In brief15Windscreen and headlight
washer systems
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 73, Washer fluid 3 161.
Rear window wiper and washer
systemWiper on:push leverWiper off:pull leverWash:press and hold button
Rear window wiper and washer
system 3 74, Wiper blade
replacement 3 165, Washer fluid
3 161.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
Heating is operated by pressing Ü.
Heated rear window 3 32, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 29.
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16In briefDemisting and defrosting the
windows
Air distribution to V (or l).
Cooling A/C (or n) and air
recirculation 4 are switched on
automatically to improve defrosting
efficiency (air recirculation 4 is
automatically switched off in vehicles
with electronic climate control).
Set temperature to highest level.
Set fan speed to highest level.
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Close centre air vents, open side air vents and direct them towards the
door windows.
Climate control system 3 114.Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 139.
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![OPEL ANTARA 2017.5 Manual user In brief17Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<:higher gear]:lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the OPEL ANTARA 2017.5 Manual user In brief17Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<:higher gear]:lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
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In brief17Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<:higher gear]:lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the foot brake is applied. To engage
P or R, push the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 136.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 182, 3 212.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 159.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 28, 3 36,
3 42.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Turn key to position ACC
● move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
● manual transmission in neutral
● operate clutch and brake pedals ● automatic transmission in P or N
● do not accelerate
● diesel engines: turn key to ON for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes
● turn key to START and release
Starting the engine 3 125.
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18In briefStop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal
● shift the selector lever to N
● release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 126.
Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the electrical parking brake.
Pull switch m.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 85.
For maximum force, e.g.
parking with a trailer or on
inclines, pull switch m twice.
● Switch off the engine. ● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or move the selector
lever to P before removing the
ignition key. On an uphill slope, turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
move the selector lever to P
before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close windows and sunroof.
● Turn the ignition key to position
LOCK , push key into ignition
switch and remove.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, depress foot
brake and shift into P before
pushing key into ignition switch and removing.
Turn the steering wheel until
the steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
● Lock the vehicle with p on the
radio remote control 3 22.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system 3 26.