VAUXHALL ANTARA 2014 Owner's Guide

Keys, doors and windows29Automatic anti-dazzle
Press button on mirror housing to turn
function on; button illuminates and
dazzle from following vehicles at night
is automatically reduced. Press
button again to turn function off.
There are two light sensors in the
mirror housing. To avoid interference
and loss of function, do not cover the
sensors or hang anything on the mirror.
Windows
Windscreen
Heat-reflecting windscreen The heat-reflecting windscreen has a
coating which reflects solar radiation.
Also data signals, e.g. from toll
stations, might be reflected.
The marked areas of the windscreen
behind the interior mirror are not
covered with the coating. Devices for
electronic data recording and fee
payment must be attached in these
areas. Otherwise data recording
malfunctions may occur.
Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror. Otherwise the detection zone
of the sensor could be restricted.
Power windows9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
If there are children on the rear seats, switch on the child safety
system for the power windows.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Power windows can be operated:
■ with ignition on,
■ within 10 minutes of switching ignition off.

30Keys, doors and windows
After switching off the ignition,
window operation is disabled when
the driver's door is opened.
Operate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling to close.
For incremental operation: Push or
pull switch briefly.
For automatic opening or closing:
Push or pull switch for longer.
Window moves up or down
automatically with safety function
enabled. To stop movement, operate
the switch once more in the same
direction.
Additional switches are located in the
front passenger's door and the rear
doors. The rear windows do not open fully.
Safety function
If the window glass encounters
resistance above the middle of the
window during automatic closing, it is
immediately stopped and opened
again.
Override safety function In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, pull the relevant
window switch several times until the
window is closed. The window moves
up with the safety function disabled.Child safety system for rear
windows
Press switch z to deactivate rear
door power windows. To reactivate,
press z again.
With the child safety system on, rear
door windows can only be operated
via the switches in the driver's door.
Overload If the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.

Keys, doors and windows31Heated rear window
Operated by pressing the RÜ button.
LED illuminates in the button.
Heating works with the key in ignition
switch positions ACC or ON and is
switched off automatically after a
short time.
To avoid discharging the battery, operate only with the engine running. Do not operate when you are juststarting the vehicle, or if there is a
build up of snow or ice on the rear
window.
Do not use sharp instruments or abrasive cleaners on the rear window
and avoid scratching or damaging the
heating elements.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
Sun visors have vanity mirrors and a
ticket holder on the rear. When the
vanity mirror covers are opened, the
sun visor light illuminates.
The mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
Roof
Sunroof9 Warning
Take care when operating the
sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
movable parts when operating
them. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they
move.
Slide/tilt sunroof

32Keys, doors and windows
For incremental operation, briefly
press the switch in the required
direction. For automatic opening or
closing, press and hold the switch.
Open
Press switch rearwards; it will open automatically unless the switch is
pressed again in another direction, or released.
Notice
If the top of the roof is wet, tilt
sunroof, allow water to run off and
then open sunroof.
Close
Press and hold switch forwards.
Release switch when sunroof
reaches desired position.
Tilt
Press and hold switch upwards.
Release switch when sunroof
reaches desired position.
To return sunroof to its original
position, pull and hold switch
downwards. Release switch when
sunroof reaches desired position.General hints
Function standby
The sunroof can be operated:
■ with ignition on,
■ within 10 minutes of switching ignition off,
After switching off the ignition,
sunroof operation is disabled when
driver's door is opened.

Seats, restraints33Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 33
Front seats ................................... 34
Rear seats ................................... 38
Seat belts ..................................... 40
Airbag system .............................. 43
Child restraints ............................. 50Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Height adjustment
Press release button, adjust height
and engage.
Pull head restraint up to raise. Push
head restraint down while pressing
the release button to lower the head
restraint.
Removal
Insert a suitable tool into the small
hole in the side of the guide sleeve
without the release button and
depress the lock. Press the release
button on the other guide sleeve and
pull up the head restraint.

34Seats, restraints
Stow head restraints securely in load
compartment.
Active head restraintsIn the event of a rear-end impact, the
active head restraints automatically
tilt forwards. Thus the head is
supported so that the risk of whiplash injury is reduced.
Notice
Do not attach objects or components
that are not approved for your
vehicle to the head restraints. These
affect the protective effect of the
head restraints and can be propelled through the vehicle in an
uncontrolled manner if the driver
brakes hard or an accident occurs.
Notice
Approved accessories may only be
attached if the seat is not in use.Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
■ Sit with buttocks as far back against
the backrest as possible. Adjust the distance between the seat and the
pedals so that legs are slightly
angled when pressing the pedals.
Slide the front passenger seat as
far back as possible.
■ Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to easily reach the
steering wheel with arms slightly bent. Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do not
angle the backrest too far back. We recommend a maximum rake of
approximately 25°.
■ Adjust the steering wheel 3 72.
■ Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of all display instruments.
There should be at least one hand
of clearance between head and the
roof frame. Your thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without pressing
into it.
■ Adjust the head restraint 3 33.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 41.
■ Adjust the lumbar support so that it
supports the natural shape of the
spine.

Seats, restraints35Seat adjustment9Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
9 Warning
Never store any objects under the
seats.
Drive only with engaged seats andbackrests.
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the backrest to
engage audibly.
Do not lean on the seat backrest
whilst adjusting it.

36Seats, restraints
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up=seat higherdown=seat lowerLumbar support
Adjust lumbar support to suit personalrequirements using the lever.
To increase or decrease lumbar
support, move lever forwards or
backwards.
Seat foldingCaution
When seat height is in highest
position, push head restraints
down and lift up sun visors before
folding backrest forwards.
Push head restraint all the way down.
Slide seat as far back as it will go.
Lift release lever and fold backrest
down onto seat cushion. Lower lever
and backrest engages in lowered
position.

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Slide seat forwards.
To return the backrest to its original position, slide seat as far back as it
will go, lift release lever, move the
backrest to upright position, lower
lever and the backrest engages.
Folding the backrest forwards is
possible only when the backrest is in
an upright position.
Do not operate lever to adjust lumbar support with backrest tilted forward.
Power seat adjustment9 Warning
Care must be taken when
operating the power seats. There
is a risk of injury, particularly for
children. Articles could become
trapped.
Keep a close watch on the seats
when adjusting them. Vehicle
passengers should be informed
accordingly.
Seat lengthwise position
Move front switch forwards/
backwards.
Seat height
Move front of switch upwards/
downwards to adjust height of front
part of seat cushion.
Move rear of switch upwards/
downwards to adjust height of rear
part of seat cushion.
Move front and rear of switch
upwards/downwards to adjust height
of entire seat cushion.
Seat backrests
Move upper part of rear switch
forwards/backwards.
The seat backrest must not be tilted
back too far (recommended
maximum tilting angle approx. 25°).

38Seats, restraintsHeating
Adjust heating to the desired setting
by pressing the ß button for the
respective seat one or more times
with the ignition switch set to ACC or
ON . The control indicator in the button
indicates the setting.
To deactivate heating, set the heating
level to its lowest setting and press
the ß button. The control indicator in
the button will extinguish.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
If temperature continues to rise, turn
seat heating off and seek the
assistance of a workshop.Rear seats
Seat backrests
To adjust seat backrests, lift release
lever on top of backrest and move
backrest forwards/backwards to
desired position.
Do not lean on the backrest whilst
adjusting it.
When folding the backrests, ensure
the seat belts are unbuckled.