brakes VAUXHALL ANTARA 2014 User Guide

146Driving and operatingTrailer hitch
General information
The coupling ball bar is kept in a bag,
fastened with a strap and is stowed
below the floor cover in the load
compartment.
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
Control indicator á illuminates in the
instrument cluster when a trailer is
connected to the vehicle 3 90.
Driving characteristics and
towing tips In the case of trailers with brakes,
attach the break-away stopping cable
to the eye - not to the coupling ball
bar.If no eye is available, loop cable
around coupling ball bar. Ensure
cable is crossed under the vertical
coupling socket to ensure the trailer
nose cannot drop to the ground if it
becomes separated from the trailer
hitch. Do not allow the cable to drag
along the ground and always allow
enough slack to permit full turning.
Follow the instructions supplied with
the towing equipment.
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to reduce snaking movements. For trailers with
low driving stability, the use of a
friction-type stabiliser is strongly
recommended.
Do not drive faster than 50 mph, even
in countries where higher speeds are
permitted. When driving uphill, do not drive faster than 20 mph in 1st gear,
or 30 mph in 2nd gear.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 207.
Trailer towing Trailer loads
The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle-dependent and engine-
dependent maximum values which
must not be exceeded. The actual
trailer load is the difference between
the actual gross weight of the trailer
and the actual coupling socket load
with the trailer coupled.
When the trailer load is being
checked, therefore, only the trailer
wheels - and not the jockey wheel -
must be standing on the weighing
apparatus.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12 %.

Driving and operating1499Warning
Towing a trailer is permitted only
when the coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bar
cannot be properly attached, seek the assistance of a workshop.
Eye for break-away stopping cable
In the case of trailers with brakes,
attach the break-away stopping cable
to the eye - not to the coupling ball
bar.
Dismounting the coupling ball bar
Unlock coupling ball bar and remove
key. Push lever to the left, towards the
coupling ball bar and turn it
downwards. Pull coupling ball bar out of coupling housing.
Remove any rust or dirt from area
around the coupling housing and
coupling ball bar connection before
inserting sealing plug in the hole.
Place the coupling ball bar in the bag supplied, fasten it with the strap and
stow it below the floor cover in the
load compartment.
Do not use steam-jet cleaners or
other high-pressure cleaners to clean
the coupling ball bar.
Trailer stability assist If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle/trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking ceases. While system is working keep steering wheel as still as possible.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) is a
function of the Electronic Stability
Control 3 137.

Vehicle care155Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of washer fluid which
contains antifreeze. For the correct mixing ratio refer to the washer fluid
container.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Do not spray washer fluid onto
windscreen in freezing weather, to avoid ice forming and impairing
vision.
In cold weather, do not fill the washer
fluid reservoir more than three
quarters full, to allow enough room for expansion if the fluid freezes, and to
prevent damage to the reservoir.
Brakes In the event of minimum thickness of
the brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe 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.

210IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 150
Accessory sockets ........................77
Active head restraints .............33, 34
Adjustable air vents ...................119
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........83
Airbag deactivation ......................48
Airbag label................................... 43 Airbag system .............................. 43
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 120
Air conditioning system .............. 115
Air intake .................................... 120
Air vents...................................... 119
All wheel drive .....................85, 133
Antilock brake system ................ 135
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......85
Anti-theft alarm system ..........24, 90
Anti-theft locking system .............. 23
Appearance care ........................190
Apply footbrake ............................ 89
Armrest ......................................... 39
Armrest storage ........................... 57
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................29
Automatic dimming ......................28
Automatic headlight levelling system ...................................... 89
Automatic level control .......106, 139Automatic light control ...............105
Automatic transmission ........84, 128
AUX input ..................................... 57
B Battery .......................................... 83
Battery discharge protection ......113
Battery, jump starting.................. 187
Belt pretensioners......................... 40
Belts.............................................. 40
Bicycle rack .................................. 57
Board-Info-Display .......................91
Bonnet ....................................... 152
Bonnet open ................................. 90
Brake and clutch fluid .................195
Brake assist ............................... 137
Brake fluid .................................. 155
Brakes ............................... 135, 155
Brake system ............................... 84
Breakdown.................................. 188
Bulb replacement ....................... 159
C Capacities .................................. 206
Card holder ................................... 56
Car Pass ...................................... 18
Catalytic converter ................84, 128
CD tray ......................................... 56
Central locking system ................20
Centre console storage ...............57