clutch OPEL ANTARA 2017 User Guide

Driving and operating139Interruption of power supplyThe clutch is not disengaged if the
vehicle battery is discharged and a
gear has been selected. The vehicle
cannot move. The selector lever
cannot be moved out of position P or
N .
If the battery is discharged, start the
vehicle using jump leads 3 194.
If the battery is not the cause of the
fault, release the selector lever:
1. Switch off ignition and remove the
key.
2. Depress and hold foot brake.
3. Remove trim cover.
4. Press and hold shift lock release button.
5. Shift to neutral ( N).
6. Replace trim cover.
7. Start engine and shift to chosen gear.
Have the cause of the power supply
interruption remedied by a workshop.
Manual transmission
To engage 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.
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.
When operating, depress the clutch
pedal completely. Do not use the
pedal as a foot rest.

142Driving and operatingEnsure the radiator core and the areabetween the radiator and intercooler/
oil cooler (where installed) is cleaned, to maintain proper cooling air flow.Check the radiator and cooler cores
for blockage (sand, silt etc.).
Check the tyre treads.
Clean and check the mechanical
parts of the vehicle, particularly the
following areas:
● Driveshafts, including sealing bellows
● Front brake calipers, pads and discs
● Front suspension
● Clutch fork sealing bellows
● Rear brake calipers, pads and discs
● Rear suspension
● Fuel tank and underguard
● Breathers, axles and fuel tank
● Load sensing valve
● Transfer box and underguard
● Engine oil pan and underguardObserve the following: ● Do not spray high-pressure water
directly at the vehicle seals
● The wheels must be removed to clean all mud and stones from the
brake calipers and to check
brake pad wear
● The areas on the upper side of the underguards must be clearedof stones, to prevent damage to
the engine oil pan and the fuel
tankBrakes
The brake system comprises two
independent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can
still be braked using the other brake
circuit. However, braking effect is
achieved only when the brake pedal
is depressed firmly. Considerably
more force is needed for this. The
braking distance is extended. Seek
the assistance of a workshop before
continuing your journey.
When the engine is not running, the
support of the brake servo unit
disappears once the brake pedal has
been depressed once or twice.
Braking effect is not reduced, but
braking requires significantly greater
force. It is especially important to bear this in mind when being towed.
Control indicator R 3 85.
Antilock brake system
Antilock brake system (ABS)
prevents the wheels from locking.

148Driving and operatingActivation
Accelerate to the desired speed,
press - SET and release it. The
current speed is stored and
maintained. Control indicator m
illuminates green. Accelerator pedal
can be released.
Vehicle speed can be increased by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
When the accelerator pedal is
released, the previously stored speed
is resumed.
Increase speed
With cruise control active, press and
hold + RES or tap + RES repeatedly:
speed increases continuously or in
small increments.
Alternatively accelerate to the desired speed and store by pressing - SET.
Reduce speed
With cruise control active, press and
hold - SET or tap - SET repeatedly:
speed decreases continuously or in
small increments.Switching off
Press e ; control indicator m
extinguishes and the vehicle slowly
decelerates.
Automatic deactivation: ● vehicle speed below approx. 45 km/h,
● the brake pedal is depressed,
● the clutch pedal is depressed,
● selector lever in N,
● the Electronic Stability Control is operating.
Resume stored speed
Press + RES at a speed above
45 km/h. The stored speed will be
obtained.
Deleting the stored speed The stored speed will be deleted by
pressing e or switching off
the ignition.Parking assist9 Warning
It is the driver who bears full
responsibility for the parking
manoeuvre.
Always check the surrounding
area while reversing and using the rear parking assist system.
The parking assist system makes
parking easier by measuring the
distance between the vehicle and
obstacles to the front and rear, and
giving acoustic signals.

156Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................157
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 157
Vehicle storage ........................157
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....158
Vehicle checks ........................... 158
Performing work ......................158
Bonnet ..................................... 158
Engine oil ................................. 159
Engine coolant ......................... 160
Power steering fluid .................161
Washer fluid ............................ 161
Brakes ..................................... 161
Brake fluid ............................... 162
Clutch fluid ............................... 162
Vehicle battery ......................... 162
Diesel fuel filter ........................164
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....165
Wiper blade replacement ........165
Bulb replacement .......................165
Headlights ............................... 165
Halogen headlights ..................166
Xenon headlights .....................167
Fog lights ................................. 168
Tail lights ................................. 169Side turn signal lights ..............170
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 170
Number plate light ...................170
Interior lights ............................ 170
Instrument panel illumination ...171
Electrical system ........................171
Fuses ....................................... 171
Engine compartment fuse box . 173
Instrument panel fuse box .......176
Vehicle tools .............................. 179
Tools ........................................ 179
Wheels and tyres .......................181
Winter tyres ............................. 181
Tyre designations ....................181
Tyre pressure .......................... 182
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 183
Tread depth ............................. 186
Changing tyre and wheel size . 186
Wheel covers ........................... 187
Tyre chains .............................. 187
Tyre repair kit .......................... 187
Wheel changing .......................190
Spare wheel ............................ 193
Jump starting ............................. 194
Towing ....................................... 196
Towing the vehicle ...................196
Towing another vehicle ...........197Appearance care .......................198
Exterior care ............................ 198
Interior care ............................. 200

162Vehicle careBrake fluid9Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be between
the MIN and MAX marks.
When topping up, ensure maximum cleanliness as contamination of the
brake fluid can lead to brake system
malfunctions. Have the cause of the
loss of brake fluid remedied by a
workshop.
Caution
Only use high-performance brake
fluid approved for the vehicle.
Brake fluid 3 202.
Brake fluid level control indicator R
3 85.
Clutch fluid
9 Warning
Clutch fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
If the fluid in the reservoir falls below
the MIN mark, seek the assistance of
a workshop.
Clutch fluid 3 202.
Vehicle battery The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the vehicle battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.

Service and maintenance203Engine oil viscosity
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 206.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use only silicate-free long life coolant (LLC) antifreeze. Consult a
workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
northern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant
provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C. This concentrationshould be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional coolant additives will be rejected.
Brake and clutch fluidOver time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified interval.
AdBlue
Only use AdBlue to reduce the
nitrogen oxides in the exhaust
emission 3 131.

218IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 157
Accessory sockets ........................77
Active head restraints .............35, 36
AdBlue .................................. 88, 131
Adjustable air vents ...................119
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........83
Airbag deactivation ................50, 83
Airbag label................................... 45 Airbag system .............................. 45
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 121
Air conditioning system .............. 115
Air intake .................................... 120
Air vents...................................... 119
All wheel drive .....................86, 140
Antilock brake system ................ 142
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......85
Anti-theft alarm system ..........26, 91
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................198
Apply footbrake ............................ 90
Armrest ................................... 39, 41
Armrest storage ........................... 58
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic dimming ......................30
Automatic headlight levelling system ...................................... 90
Automatic level control .......106, 147Automatic light control ...............106
Automatic transmission ........84, 136
Autostop ..................................... 126
AUX input ..................................... 58
B Battery .......................................... 84
Battery discharge protection ......113
Battery, jump starting.................. 194
Belt pretensioners......................... 41
Belts.............................................. 41 Bicycle rack .................................. 58
BlueInjection ............................... 131
Board-Info-Display .......................92
Bonnet ....................................... 158
Brake and clutch fluid .................202
Brake assist ............................... 144
Brake fluid .................................. 162
Brakes ............................... 142, 161
Brake system ............................... 85
Breakdown.................................. 196
Bulb replacement ....................... 165
C
Capacities .................................. 211
Card holder ................................... 56
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter ................84, 130
CD tray ......................................... 56
Central locking system ................22
Centre console storage ...............58

219Centre high-mounted brakelight.................................. 109, 170
Change engine oil .......................89
Changing tyre and wheel size ...186
Charging system .......................... 84
Check control................................ 99
Child locks ................................... 23
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 52
Child restraints.............................. 51
Child restraint systems ................51
Cleaning the vehicle ...................198
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............114
Clock ............................................ 75
Clutch fluid .................................. 162
Coin storage ................................. 56
Collision damage repair ..............215
Console box.................................. 58
Console net .................................. 56
Control indicators.......................... 80
Control of the vehicle .................123
Controls ........................................ 72
Controls in steering wheel ............72
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............202
Coupling ball bar ........................153
Cruise control ...................... 91, 147
Cupholders .................................. 57
Curtain airbag system .................. 49D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............107
Declaration of conformity ............213
DEF ............................................ 131
Descent control system .......86, 146
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................131
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 164
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......165
Diesel particle filter .........84, 88, 129
Door open .................................... 91
Doors ............................................ 24
Drain fuel filter ............................. 90
Drink holders ................................ 57
Driver assistance systems ..........147
Driver Information Centre .............91
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 152
Driving economically................... 122
Driving hints ........................ 122, 123
E Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical parking brake ........85, 143
Electrical parking brake fault ........85
Electrical system......................... 171
Electric power steering ...............124
Electronic climate control system 116
Electronic driving programmes ..138
Electronic Stability Control ..87, 145Electronic Stability Control off....... 87
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......158
Engine compartment fuse box ...173
Engine coolant ........................... 160
Engine coolant temperature ........87
Engine data ............................... 207
Engine exhaust .......................... 129
Engine identification ...................205
Engine oil ................... 159, 202, 206
Engine oil life monitor ...................89
Engine oil pressure ......................88
Entry lighting .............................. 112
Event data recorders ..................215
Exhaust gases ............................ 129
Exit lighting ................................ 112
Exterior care .............................. 198
Exterior lighting ....................13, 105
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F Fault ........................................... 138
Fire extinguisher ........................... 69
First aid kit ................................... 69
Fixed air vents ........................... 120
Flex-Fix system ............................ 58
Fog light ....................................... 90
Fog lights .................... 108, 109, 168
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Front airbag system .....................48
Front fog lights ........................... 108