ignition VAUXHALL ANTARA 2014 Owner's Guide

48Seats, restraintsCurtain airbag system
The curtain airbag system consists of an airbag in the roof frame on each
side. This can be identified by the
word AIRBAG on the roof pillars.
The curtain airbag system is triggered in the event of a side-on impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby considerably
reducing the risk of injury to the head in the event of a side-on impact.
9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
The hooks on the handles in the
roof frame are only suitable for
hanging up light articles of
clothing, without coat hangers. Do not keep any items in these
clothes.
Airbag deactivation
The front passenger airbag system
must be deactivated if a child restraint system is to be fitted on this seat. The
belt pretensioners and all driver
airbag systems will remain active.The front passenger airbag system
can be deactivated via a key-
operated switch on the right side of the instrument panel.

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Use the ignition key to choose the
position:*
OFF=front passenger airbag
systems are deactivated
and will not inflate in the
event of a collision. Control
indicator * illuminates
continuously on the
passenger side of the
instrument panel. A child
restraint system can be
installed in accordance with
the chart Child restraint
installation locations
3 51. No adult person is
allowed to occupy the front
passenger seat.V
ON=front passenger airbag
systems are active. A child
restraint system must not
be installed.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system on a seat
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person on a seat with deactivated
front passenger airbag.
Control indicators for the front
passenger airbag system are located
on the passenger side of the
instrument panel.
As long as control indicator is not illuminated, the front passenger
airbag system will inflate in the event
of a collision.
Change status only when the vehicle
is stopped with the ignition off.
Status remains until the next change.
Control indicator V for front
passenger airbag 3 80.

Instruments and controls73Horn
Press j.
Windscreen wiper/washer
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.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Adjustable wiper interval
To set the wiping interval to a value
between 1 and 10 seconds:
■ Switch on ignition.
■ Push lever down from position §.
■ Wait until wiping frequency reaches
the desired interval.
■ Set lever to position $.
The interval remains stored until the
next change or until the ignition is
switched off. Switching the ignition on
and moving the lever to $ sets the
interval to 3.5 seconds.

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In this mode, wiping frequency is alsoaffected by vehicle speed. As vehicle
speed increases, wiping will become
more frequent.
Automatic wiping with rain sensor$=automatic wiping with rain
sensor
The rain sensor detects the amount of water on the windscreen and
automatically regulates the frequency
of the windscreen wiper.
The wiper operates for one cycle to
check the system when the key is
turned to ignition switch position
ACC .
To turn wiper off, move lever to
position §.
Keep the rain sensor area clean by
activating the windscreen washer
system.
Windscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen.
If the lever is held longer, the wiper
operates for two cycles after the lever has been released and once more
after a 3 second delay.
If the headlights are on, washer fluid
is also sprayed onto the headlights.
The headlight washer system can
only be operated again after a short
delay. If washer fluid level is low then
this delay is increased.

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12 Volt power outlets are located
beneath the cupholder in the front
centre console, in the rear centre
console and on the right-hand side of
the load compartment.Pull the cap out to use the power
outlet, and replace the cap when not in use.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 Watts.
Operational with ignition switch in
positions ACC or ON . Use of power
outlets while the engine is not running will discharge the battery.
Additionally, the power outlets are
deactivated in the event of low vehicle
battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlet by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 124.

Instruments and controls79Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the
instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The odometer display is located in the centre of the instrument cluster.
The bottom line displays the recordeddistance in miles.
Trip odometer The top line displays the recorded
distance since the last reset.
There are two independent trip
odometers. Press the trip odometer
button once to toggle between
Trip A and Trip B.
To reset, press and hold the trip
odometer button for a few seconds
with the ignition on.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.

80Instruments and controlsFuel gauge
Displays the fuel level in the tank.
Control indicator Y illuminates if the
level in the tank is low. Refuel
immediately 3 144.
Never run the tank dry. Erratic fuel
supply can cause catalytic converter
to overheat 3 128.
Diesel engines: if the tank has been
run dry, bleed the fuel system 3 159.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity
3 206.
Service display
The engine oil life system lets you
know when to change the engine oil
and filter. Based on driving
conditions, the interval at which an
engine oil and filter change will be
indicated can vary considerably.
Change engine oil 3 88.
Transmission display
Displays the mode or selected gear
with automatic transmission.
P=park positionR=reverse gearN=neutralD=drive position (automatic
mode)1-6=selected gear in manual mode
Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control
indicators may vary.
When the ignition is switched on,
most control indicators will illuminate
briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:
red=danger, important
reminderyellow=warning, information, faultgreen=confirmation of activationblue=confirmation of activationwhite=confirmation of activation

Instruments and controls83Turn signalO illuminates or flashes green.
The relevant control indicator flashes
when the turn signal is switched on
3 108.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
bulb or the associated fuse or failure
of a turn signal light on trailer.
Both control indicators flash when the
hazard warning flashers are active
3 107.
Bulb replacement 3 159, Fuses
3 165.
Turn signals 3 108.
Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder for frontseats X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red.
k for front passenger's seat
illuminates or flashes red, when the
seat is occupied.When the engine is running, if seat
belt is not engaged, the control
indicator will flash for 100 seconds
then illuminate until seat belt is
fastened.
If vehicle speed exceeds 14 mph, the
control indicator will flash for
100 seconds along with a warning
chime and remains illuminated until seat belt is fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 40.
Front passenger seat belt reminder k
3 41.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, v
flashes briefly. If it does not flash, stays lit or flashes during driving,
there is a fault in the airbag system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
The airbags and belt pretensioners
may fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9
Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 40, 3 43.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Stop vehicle and switch off engine.
Battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective.

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Interrupt your journey immediately.
Remove key and check drive belt
condition and tensioning before
seeking the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Can illuminate briefly when driving;
this is normal and does not indicate a system fault.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be exceeded. Fuel economy and vehicle
driveability may be impaired. Seek
the assistance of a workshop
immediately.Control indicator Z also illuminates if
there is a fault in the diesel particle
filter 3 127 or with the automatic
transmission 3 131. Seek the
assistance of a workshop as soon as
possible.
Ensure the fuel filler cap is screwed in completely 3 144.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage 3 128 . Ease up on
the accelerator until the flashing
stops. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Service vehicle soon
g illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the engine is
running to indicate a fault in the
engine or transmission electronics. The electronics switch to an
emergency running programme, fuel
consumption may be increased and
vehicle handling may be impaired.In some cases, the fault can be
eliminated by switching the engine off and back on again. If g illuminates
again after restarting the engine, the
vehicle may need a service.
Have the cause of the fault eliminated
by a workshop.
Brake system R illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts. If it does not
illuminate, stop and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
If it stays lit while the engine is
running, the brakes do not operate as
normal, or leaks are found in the
brake system, do not attempt to drive
the vehicle. Have the vehicle towed to a workshop for inspection and repair.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.

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Illuminates when engine is running if
fluid level for brake hydraulics is too
low 3 155.
Brake system 3 135.
Electrical parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
When the engine is started, m
illuminates briefly. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Illuminates Electrical parking brake is applied3 136.
Flashes Electrical parking brake is not fully
applied or released.
Switch on ignition, depress brake
pedal and attempt to reset the system
by first releasing and then re-applying the electrical parking brake.
If m remains flashing, do not drive
and seek the assistance of a
workshop.Electrical parking brake
fault
j illuminates yellow.
When the ignition is switched on, j
illuminates briefly. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Illuminates
Electrical parking brake is operating
with degraded performance 3 136.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Antilock brake system
(ABS) u illuminates yellow.
The system is ready for operation
when the control indicator
extinguishes.
If 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 3 135.
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.