ECO mode OPEL ANTARA 2017.5 Manual user

Driving and operating123Deactivation
Press s again; LED in the button
extinguishes.
Stop-start system 3 126.
Automatic transmission
Activate fuel economy mode to allow
the transmission to adapt gearshift
patterns, improving the vehicle's fuel
economy.
Activation
In automatic mode, press s.
Control indicator s illuminates in
the instrument cluster 3 89.
The settings of certain electronic
systems are adapted to reduce fuel
consumption:
● The engine reacts less quickly to
the accelerator pedal.
● Automatic upshift points occur sooner and downshift points
occur later.
● The transmission locks itself to the engine at cruising speeds, to
improve efficiency and increase
power and torque.
● The fuel supply is automatically cut-off more quickly during
vehicle deceleration. Overrun
cut-off 3 126.
Do not use fuel economy mode whilst towing, e.g. a trailer.Deactivation
Press s again; control indicator
s extinguishes in the instrument
cluster.
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running (except during Autostop)
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others. All
systems function during an Autostop,
but there will be a controlled reduction
in power steering assist and vehicle
speed is reduced.
Stop-start system 3 126.

Driving and operating125Ignition switch positionsLOCK:Ignition offACC:Steering wheel lock
released, ignition offON:Ignition on, for diesel
engine: preheatingSTART:Starting
Steering wheel lock
Remove key from ignition switch and
turn steering wheel until it engages.
9 Danger
Never remove the key from
ignition switch during driving as
this will cause steering wheel lock.
Starting the engine
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedals.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever
to P or N.
Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Diesel engines: turn the key to
position ON for preheating until
control indicator ! extinguishes
3 87.
Turn key briefly to position START
and release. Key returns
automatically to position ON.
Before restarting or to switch off the engine, turn key back to LOCK.
Start attempts should not last longer
than 15 seconds. If engine does not
start, wait 10 seconds before
repeating starting procedure.
The increased engine speed
automatically returns to normal idling
speed as the engine temperature
rises. Drive at a moderate speed,
especially in cold weather, until
normal engine operating
temperatures have been reached.
During an Autostop, the engine can
be started by depressing the clutch
pedal.
Stop-start system 3 126.

126Driving and operatingStarting the vehicle at low
temperatures
In extremely cold temperatures, i.e.
below -20 °С, it may be necessary to
crank the engine for up to
30 seconds for it to start.
Turn key to position START and hold
until engine starts. Start attempts
should not last longer than
30 seconds. If engine does not start, wait 10 seconds before repeatingstarting procedure.
Ensure the engine oil is of the correct viscosity, the correct fuel is used,
vehicle services are performed
regularly and the battery is sufficiently
charged.
Turbo engine warm-up Upon start-up, engine available
torque may be limited for a short time,
especially when the engine
temperature is cold. The limitation is
to allow the lubrication system to fully protect the engine.Overrun cut-off
The fuel supply is automatically cut-
off during overrun, i.e. when the
vehicle is driven with a gear engaged
but accelerator is released.
Stop-start system The stop-start system helps to save
fuel and to reduce the exhaust
emissions. When conditions allow, it
switches off the engine as soon as the
vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a
traffic jam. It starts the engine
automatically as soon as the clutch is depressed. A vehicle battery sensor
ensures that an Autostop is only performed if the vehicle battery is
sufficiently charged for a restart.
Activation
The stop-start system is available as soon as the engine is started, the
vehicle starts-off and the conditions
as stated below in this section are
fulfilled.Deactivation
Deactivate the stop-start system
manually by pressing s. The
deactivation is indicated when the
LED in the button extinguishes.
Fuel economy mode 3 122.
Autostop If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal
● set the lever to neutral
● release the clutch pedal

Driving and operating137Use of the engine braking effect, as
opposed to the use of the foot brake
when driving downhill, can extend the
life of the brakes.
Rocking the vehicle
Rocking the vehicle is only
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in
water, ice, sand, mud, snow or a dip.
Move the selector lever between D
and R in a repeat pattern while
applying light pressure to the
accelerator pedal when the vehicle is in gear. Do not race the engine and
avoid sudden acceleration.
If the vehicle cannot be released after
rocking the vehicle several times,
your vehicle may need to be towed
3 196.
Parking Apply the electrical parking brake and
engage P.
The ignition key can only be removed
when the selector lever is in position
P .Sport mode
Suspension and steering become
more direct and provide better
contact with the road surface. The
engine reacts more quickly to
accelerator pedal movements.
Automatic gear changing is also more
responsive.
Sport mode can reduce the vehicle's
fuel economy. Use normal mode whenever possible.
Note
Sport mode may be unavailable if the charging level of the vehicle
battery is too low.
ActivationPress SPORT to switch on Sport
mode.
Control indicator S illuminates in
the instrument cluster 3 86.
Deactivation
Press SPORT again to return to
normal mode. Control indicator S extinguishes.

138Driving and operatingManual mode
Move selector lever out of position D
towards the left and then forwards or backwards.
<:Shift to a higher gear.]:Shift to a lower gear.
Tip selector lever in the appropriate
direction. It then returns to the centre
position.
Gearshifting in manual mode can be
achieved whilst accelerating. If the
engine speed is too low, the
transmission will automatically shift to a lower gear, even in manual mode,
to prevent the engine from stalling.
If a higher gear is selected when
vehicle speed is too low, or a lower
gear when vehicle speed is too high,
the shift is not executed.
In manual mode, no automatic
shifting to a higher gear takes place
at high engine revolutions.
Gears can be skipped by moving the selector lever repeatedly at short
intervals.
After stopping, 1st gear is
automatically selected. When starting
on slippery surfaces, tip selector lever forwards to engage 2nd gear.
To move back to position D, move
selector lever back to the right.
Electronic driving programmes
● Following a cold start, the operating temperature
programme increases engine
speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.Kickdown
In both automatic and manual modes, if the accelerator pedal is presseddown completely the transmission
shifts to a lower gear depending on
engine speed. Full engine power is
available for acceleration.
Fuel economy mode 3 122.
Fault In the event of a fault in the automatic
transmission, control indicator Z
illuminates in the instrument cluster
3 84 . Automatic shifting may be much
harsher than normal or, in the case of
a serious fault, cancelled altogether.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
If control indicator g illuminates in
the instrument cluster when the
engine is running, this may indicate a
fault in the transmission electronics
3 84. The electronics switch to the
emergency running programme, fuel
consumption may increase and the
driveability of the vehicle may be
affected. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.

140Driving and operatingCaution
It is not advisable to drive with thehand resting on the selector lever.
Fuel economy mode 3 122.
Drive systems
All-wheel drive
All-wheel drive is an active-on-
demand system that engages
automatically, with no action required
by the driver. Depending on the
driving environment, the vehicle
switches between two-wheel drive
and four-wheel drive, to give the vehicle more traction and stability
when necessary.
If the front wheels begin to slip, the
rear wheels will automatically begin to drive the vehicle as required. More
torque is transferred to the wheels
that have the most traction, so the
vehicle has optimum grip at all times. There may be a slight engagement
noise during hard use.
As well as enabling the vehicle to be
driven off-road, this system also
enables the vehicle to be driven on
normal roads without incurring
excessive tyre and drivetrain wear or
causing poor control.Ensure tyres (including the spare) are
inflated to the correct pressure
3 212 and are suitable for the
prevailing road conditions. For
optimum system performance, the
vehicle's tyres should not have
varying degrees of wear.
If control indicator B flashes in the
instrument cluster during driving, All-
wheel drive is temporarily disabled. If B flashes continuously, there is a fault
in the system; seek the assistance of
a workshop.
All-wheel drive control indicator B
3 86.
On-road driving
The increased traction of All-wheel
drive vehicles offers greater driving
control in adverse road conditions,
particularly heavy snow and ice.
However, All-wheel drive vehicles are not "skid-proof" and do not decrease
stopping distances.
All-wheel drive vehicles have a higher
centre of gravity than conventional vehicles. Always approach curves at
an appropriate driving speed. Do not
attempt to go as fast through turns as

144Driving and operatingDrive away function
With the engine running, selecting a
forward gear (manual transmission)
or engaging D (automatic
transmission) and then depressing
the accelerator pedal automatically
releases the electrical parking brake.
This is not possible when the switch
m is pulled at the same time.
This function also helps driving away
on inclines.
Aggressive drive away may reduce
life time of wear parts.
Dynamic braking when vehicle is
moving
When the vehicle is moving and the
switch m is kept pulled, a warning
chime will sound and the electrical
parking brake system will decelerate
the vehicle, but will not apply
statically.
As soon as the switch m is released,
dynamic braking will be stopped.
Fault
Failure mode of electrical parking
brake is indicated by control indicator
j 3 85.In the event of a fault, to apply
electrical parking brake: pull and hold the switch m for a few seconds. If
control indicator m illuminates,
electrical parking brake has been applied successfully.
To release electrical parking brake:
push and hold the switch m for a few
seconds. If control indicator m
extinguishes, electrical parking brake
has been released successfully.
If control indicator m flashes:
electrical parking brake is not fully applied or released. When m is
continuously flashing, with ignition
switched on depress brake pedal,
release electrical parking brake and
retry applying.
If m continues to flash, do not drive
the vehicle. If necessary, place
wedge blocks or equivalent in front of and behind wheels to prevent vehicle movement. Seek the assistance of a
workshop to have the cause of the
fault remedied.Brake assist
If the brake pedal is depressed
quickly and forcefully, maximum
brake force is automatically applied
(full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal for as long as full braking
is required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when the
brake pedal is released.
Hill start assist The system helps prevent unintendedmovement when driving away on
inclines.
When releasing the foot brake after
stopping on an incline, the brakes
remain on for a further 2 seconds. The
brakes release automatically as soon as the vehicle begins to accelerate.

220Front passenger seat undertray...57
Front seats.................................... 36
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 151
Fuel economy mode .............89, 122
Fuel filler cap ................................ 84
Fuel for diesel engines ..............150
Fuel gauge ................................... 79
Fuses ......................................... 171
G Gauges ......................................... 78
General information ...................152
Glovebox ..................................... 57
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 94
H Halogen headlights ....................166
Hand brake ................................. 143
Hazard warning flashers ............107
Headlight flash ........................... 106
Headlight range adjustment ......106
Headlights .................. 105, 106, 165
Headlights when driving abroad 107
Headlight washer ..........................73
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heating ........................................ 40Heating and ventilation system . 114
High beam ........................... 90, 106
Hill start assist ........................... 144
Horn ....................................... 14, 72
I
Identification plate .....................205
Ignition switch positions .............125
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 90
Indicators ...................................... 78
Information displays...................... 91
Initial drive information.................... 6
Instrument cluster ........................78
Instrument panel fuse box .........176
Instrument panel illumination .....171
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 110
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............56
Interior care ............................... 200
Interior lighting ............................ 110
Interior lights ...................... 110, 170
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Interruption of power supply ......139
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....55
J Jump starting ............................. 194K
Kerb weight........................... 70, 209
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
Kickdown .................................... 138
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 69
Light covers, misted.................... 109
Lighting ....................................... 105
Lighting features .........................112
Light switch ................................ 105
Load compartment ................24, 67
Load compartment cover .............67
Load compartment lighting .........111
Load compartment storage ..........67
Loading information .....................70
Low engine oil level .....................89
Low fuel ....................................... 89
M
Malfunction indicator light ............84
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 138
Manual transmission .................. 139
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Mirrors .................................... 28, 30
Misted light covers .....................109

221NNew vehicle running-in ..............124
Number plate light .....................170
O
Object detection systems ...........148
Odometer ..................................... 78
Oil ............................................... 159
Oil, engine .......................... 202, 206
Oil life monitor............................... 89
Outside temperature ....................75
Overrun cut-off ........................... 126
P Parking ................................ 18, 128
Parking assist ............................ 148
Parking brake ....................... 85, 143
Parking lights ............................. 109
Particulate filter ........................... 129
Performance .............................. 208
Performing work ........................158
Pollen filter ................................. 120
Power outlets .......................... 58, 77
Power seat adjustment .................39
Power steering...................... 86, 124
Power steering fluid ....................161
Power windows ............................ 31
Preheating ................................... 87
Puncture ..................................... 190R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 216
Radio remote control ...................21
Rain sensor .................................. 73
Reading lights ............................ 111
Rear carrier system ......................58
Rear floor storage cover ..............68
Rear fog light ............................... 91
Rear fog lights ........................... 109
Rear seats ............................. 40, 41
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 74
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 202, 206
Reduced engine power ................90
Refuelling ................................... 150
Remote control ............................. 21
Reversing lights .........................109
Roof .............................................. 33
Roof load ...................................... 69
Roof rack ............................... 69, 70
S Safety belts ................................... 41
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 37
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder ..................42, 83
Seat belts ..................................... 41
Seat folding .................................. 38
Seat heating ................................. 40Seat position ................................ 36
Selective catalytic reduction .......131
Selector lever ............................. 136
Service ............................... 121, 201
Service display ......................80, 89
Service information ....................201
Service vehicle soon .................... 84
Side airbag system ......................48
Sidelights .................................... 105
Side turn signal lights ................170
Spare wheel ............................... 193
Speedometer ............................... 78
Speed warning.............................. 91
Sport mode .......................... 86, 137
Starting and operating ................124
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................125
Steering ...................................... 124
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 72
Steering wheel controls ...............72
Stop-start system........................ 126
Storage ......................................... 56
Storage compartments .................56
Sunglasses storage .....................57
Sunroof ........................................ 33
Sunvisor lights ........................... 112
Sun visors .................................... 33
Symbols ......................................... 4