power steering OPEL ANTARA 2017.5 Manual user

Instruments and controls71Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 72
Steering wheel adjustment ........72
Steering wheel controls .............72
Horn ........................................... 72
Windscreen wiper/washer .........73
Rear window wiper/washer .......74
Outside temperature ..................75
Clock ......................................... 75
Power outlets ............................. 77
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 78
Instrument cluster ......................78
Speedometer ............................. 78
Odometer .................................. 78
Trip odometer ............................ 79
Tachometer ............................... 79
Fuel gauge ................................ 79
Service display .......................... 80
Transmission display .................80
Control indicators ......................80
Turn signal ................................. 83
Seat belt reminder .....................83
Airbag and belt tensioners .........83
Airbag deactivation ....................83Charging system .......................84
Malfunction indicator light ..........84
Service vehicle soon .................84
Brake system ............................. 85
Electrical parking brake .............85
Electrical parking brake fault .....85
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....85
Upshift ....................................... 86
All wheel drive ........................... 86
Sport mode ................................ 86
Descent control system .............86
Power steering .......................... 86
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........87
Electronic Stability Control ........87
Electronic Stability Control off ...87
Engine coolant temperature ......87
Preheating ................................. 87
Diesel particle filter ....................88
AdBlue ....................................... 88
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 88
Engine oil pressure ....................88
Change engine oil .....................89
Low engine oil level ...................89
Fuel economy mode ..................89
Low fuel ..................................... 89
Drain fuel filter ........................... 90
Immobiliser ................................ 90
Reduced engine power .............90
Apply footbrake ......................... 90High beam................................. 90
Automatic headlight levelling system ...................................... 90
Fog light ..................................... 90
Rear fog light ............................. 91
Cruise control ............................ 91
Speed warning .......................... 91
Trailer indicator .......................... 91
Door open .................................. 91
Anti-theft alarm system ..............91
Information displays .....................91
Driver Information Centre ..........91
Board-Info-Display .....................92
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 94
Vehicle messages ........................99
Warning chimes .........................99
Tyre pressure ............................ 99
Trip computer ............................. 100
Trip computer in Board-Info- Display .................................... 100
Trip computer in Graphic-Info- Display or Colour-Info-
Display .................................... 102

82Instruments and controlsOverviewOTurn signal 3 83XDriver's seat belt reminder
3 83kFront passenger seat belt
reminder 3 83vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 83*Airbag activation 3 83pCharging system 3 84ZMalfunction indicator light
3 84gService vehicle soon 3 84RBrake system 3 85mElectrical parking brake
3 85pElectrical parking brake fault
3 85uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 85[Upshift 3 86BAll wheel drive 3 86SSport mode 3 86uDescent control system
3 862Power steering 3 86rUltrasonic parking assist
3 87RElectronic Stability Control
3 87tElectronic Stability Control
off 3 87WEngine coolant temperature
3 87!Preheating 3 87%Diesel particle filter 3 88YAdBlue 3 88wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 88IEngine oil pressure 3 88¢Change engine oil 3 89SLow engine oil level 3 89sFuel economy mode 3 89YLow fuel 3 89UDrain fuel filter 3 90dImmobiliser 3 90#Reduced engine power
3 90-Apply footbrake 3 90CHigh beam 3 90qAutomatic headlight levelling
system 3 90>Fog light 3 90øRear fog light 3 91mCruise control 3 91àSpeed warning 3 91áTrailer indicator 3 91

86Instruments and controlsIf the control indicator does not
illuminate when the ignition is
switched on, stays lit or illuminates
during driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
If control indicator u illuminates
during driving along with brake
system control indicator R, there is a
serious fault in the brake system.
Have the system checked
immediately by a workshop.
Antilock brake system 3 142.
Upshift
[ illuminates green.
Upshifting is recommended for fuel
saving purposes.
All wheel drive
B illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on. If it does not illuminate,
seek the assistance of a workshop.Flashes briefly when the engine is
running
The system is temporarily disabled.
Flashes continuously when the
engine is running
System fault. Seek the assistance of
a workshop immediately.
All wheel drive 3 140.
Sport mode
S illuminates green.
Illuminates when Sport mode is
switched on 3 137.
Descent control system u illuminates yellow and/or green.
Both the yellow and green control
indicators illuminate briefly when the
ignition is switched on.
Green
Illuminates when system is ready for
operation.Flashes during driving when system is in operation, after pressing the u
button.
Yellow
Flashes to indicate system is not
ready for conditions to operate.
Illuminates to indicate there is a fault
in the system.
If it flashes or illuminates during
driving, friction material needs to cool down: drive the vehicle without
braking as much as possible.
Descent control system 3 146.
Power steering
2 illuminates yellow.
When the ignition is switched on, 2
illuminates briefly. If it does not
illuminate, stays lit or illuminates
during driving, there is a fault in the
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Power steering 3 124.

Instruments and controls89Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is
stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 159.
Change engine oil
¢ illuminates yellow.
When the engine is started, ¢
illuminates briefly. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
The engine oil life monitor lets you know when to change the oil. Control
indicator ¢ illuminates to indicate
that engine oil life has been
diminished and the oil needs
changing.
Based on driving conditions, the
interval at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably.
Change oil within 1000 km. Engine
power may be decreased.
Once the engine oil has been
changed 3 159, the engine oil life
monitor needs to be reset. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Low engine oil level
S illuminates yellow.
When the ignition is switched on, S
illuminates briefly. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Illuminates during driving
Oil level is low: top up oil to specified
level 3 159.
Fuel economy mode s illuminates green.
Depending on version, s
illuminates when fuel economy mode
is switched on 3 122.
Low fuel Y illuminates yellow.

102Instruments and controlsUsing the arrow buttons:
To start, press left arrow button to
select menu item Start and press OK
button to start/stop. To reset, press left arrow button to select menu item
Reset and press OK button.
Using the left adjuster wheel on the
steering wheel:
To start, select menu item Start and
press to start/stop. To reset, select
menu item Reset and press to confirm
command.
Interruption of power supply
If the power supply has been
interrupted or if the battery voltage
has dropped too low, the values
stored in the trip computer will be lost.Trip computer in Graphic-
Info-Display or Colour-Info-Display
The trip computers provide
information on driving data, which is
continually recorded and evaluated electronically. The trip computer main page provides information on range,
average consumption and
instantaneous consumption.
To display other trip computer data,
press the BC button on the
Infotainment system and select the
trip computer menu in the display.
The information of the two trip
computers can be reset separately,
making it possible to display different
trip distances.
Graphic-Info-Display,
Colour-Info-Display 3 94.
Range
Range is calculated from current fuel
tank content and instantaneous
consumption. The display shows average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.

122Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 122
Driving economically ...............122
Control of the vehicle ...............123
Steering ................................... 124
Starting and operating ...............124
New vehicle running-in ............124
Ignition switch positions ...........125
Starting the engine ..................125
Overrun cut-off ........................ 126
Stop-start system ....................126
Parking .................................... 128
Engine exhaust .......................... 129
Diesel particle filter ..................129
Catalytic converter ...................130
AdBlue ..................................... 131
Automatic transmission ..............136
Transmission display ...............136
Selector lever .......................... 136
Sport mode .............................. 137
Manual mode ........................... 138
Electronic driving programmes 138
Fault ........................................ 138
Interruption of power supply ....139Manual transmission ..................139
Drive systems ............................ 140
All-wheel drive ......................... 140
Brakes ........................................ 142
Antilock brake system .............142
Parking brake .......................... 143
Brake assist ............................. 144
Hill start assist ......................... 144
Ride control systems .................145
Electronic Stability Control ......145
Descent control system ...........146
Automatic level control ............147
Driver assistance systems .........147
Cruise control .......................... 147
Parking assist .......................... 148
Fuel ............................................ 150
Fuel for diesel engines ............150
Refuelling ................................ 150
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 151
Trailer hitch ................................ 152
General information .................152
Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 152
Trailer towing ........................... 153
Towing equipment ...................153
Trailer stability assist ...............155Driving hints
Driving economically Fuel economy mode
Fuel economy mode is a function that optimises fuel consumption. It affects,
e.g., engine power and torque,
acceleration and gear shift indication.
Manual transmissionActivation
Press s on the instrument panel;
LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation.

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.

124Driving and operatingPedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.
SteeringCaution
Never leave the steering wheel on
full lock when the vehicle is
stationary, as this may damage
the power steering pump.
If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.
Electric power steering Electric power steering does not havepower steering fluid. Regular
maintenance is not required.
Note
If the steering wheel is turned until it
reaches the end of its travel, and is
held in that position for an extended
period of time, power steering assist
may be reduced. If used for an
extended period of time, power
steering assist may be reduced.
Normal use of the power steering
assist should return when the
system cools down.
If power steering assist is lost due to
a system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Control indicator 2 3 86.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system. Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period fuel and
engine oil consumption may be
higher and the cleaning process of the diesel particle filter may take
place more often. Autostop may be
inhibited to allow for charging of the
battery.
Diesel particle filter 3 129.

Driving and operating127The engine will be switched off whilethe ignition stays on.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
During an Autostop, the heating, power steering and brake
performance will be maintained.
Air conditioning system may or may
not inhibit the stop-start system
according to the cooling performance.
Caution
The steering assist can be
reduced during an Autostop.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled.
● The stop-start system is not manually deactivated
● the bonnet is fully closed
● the driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened
● the vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition
● the engine is warmed up
● the engine coolant temperature is
not too high or low
● the engine exhaust temperature is not too high, e.g. after driving
with high engine load
● the ambient temperature is not too low
● the defrosting function is not activated
● the climate control system does not inhibit an engine stop
● the brake vacuum is sufficient● the self-cleaning function of the diesel particle filter is not active
● the vehicle has moved since the last Autostop
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop. See
"Climate control" chapter for more
details 3 116.
Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 124.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts,
several vehicle battery discharge
protection features are implemented
as part of the stop-start system.
Restart of the engine by the driver Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
The engine start is indicated by the
needle at the idle speed position in
the tachometer.

128Driving and operatingIf the selector lever is shifted out of
neutral before depressing the clutch
first, control indicator - illuminates.
Control indicator - 3 90.
Restart of the engine by the stop- start system
The selector lever must be in neutral to enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically
by the stop-start system.
● The stop-start system is manually deactivated
● the bonnet is opened
● the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door
is opened
● the engine temperature is too low
● the charging level of the vehicle battery is below a defined level
● the brake vacuum is not sufficient
● the vehicle is driven at least at walking speed
● the defrosting function is activated● the climate control systemrequests an engine start
● the air conditioning is manually switched on
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop
during restart might be noticeable.
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.