tow VAUXHALL ANTARA 2014 Owner's Guide

188Vehicle care
3. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal 3 of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block 4 or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
battery as possible, however at
least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump start.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Operate discharged vehicle for approx. 20 minutes to allow for
adequate battery recharging.
6. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Remove the spoiler lip from the front
left-hand side of the vehicle by
unfastening the six screws located on the underside of the vehicle. Then
attach the towing eye.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 173.

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Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the front towing eye, never to
the bumper or front suspension units.
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear.
The front towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering a
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.
Turn key to ignition switch position
ACC and release the electrical
parking brake before towing the
vehicle.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
Keep tow rope clear of front bumper, and ensure it is securely fixed to the
towing eye at both ends. Pull on the tow rope to check.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation system 3 115 and
close the windows.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards. The maximum speed is
55 mph. In all other cases, and when
the transmission is defective, the front axle must be raised off the ground.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Do not tow the vehicle using the
towing eye. Towing with a tow rope
could cause severe damage to the
transmission. When towing a vehicle
with automatic transmission, use flat
bed or wheel lift equipment.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and replace the spoiler lip. Store
towing eye in the storage
compartment below the floor cover in the load compartment.
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190Vehicle careTowing another vehicle
Remove the cover located on the rearbumper by pressing the lower part of
the cover.
The rear towing eye attachment is
stored below the floor cover in the
load compartment.
Screw the rear towing eye attachment
anticlockwise using a suitable
screwdriver, until it is firmly in place
and stops in a horizontal position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the rear towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
To prevent damage, do not take up slack in the tow rope too quickly.
After towing, unscrew the rear towing
eye attachment clockwise to remove,
and reinstall the cover.
Appearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has adegreasing effect and impairs lockfunction. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic car washes,
select a programme that includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.

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Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage Rectify minor paintwork damage with
a touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Towing equipment Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Rear carrier system Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system once
in a while if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of heavy soiling, use leather care.The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.

Technical data207Tyre pressuresUp to full loadUp to full load ECOTrailer towingEngineTyresfrontrearfrontrearfrontrear[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])All215/70 R 16 5)
,
235/65 R 17,
235/55 R 18,
235/50 R 19240/2.4 (35)240/2.4 (35)260/2.6 (38)260/2.6 (38)240/2.4 (35)280/2.8 (41)T 155/90 R 16 6)
(Temporary spare)420/4.2 (60)420/4.2 (60)––420/4.2 (60)420/4.2 (60)5) Spare wheel or winter tyres.
6) Spare wheel only.

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Centre high-mounted brakelight.................................. 109, 164
Change engine oil .......................88
Changing tyre and wheel size ...178
Charging system .......................... 83
Check control................................ 99
Child locks ................................... 21
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 51
Child restraints.............................. 50
Child restraint systems ................50
Cleaning the vehicle ...................190
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems .............114
Clock ............................................ 76
Clutch fluid ................................. 156
Coin storage ................................. 56
Console box.................................. 57
Console net .................................. 56
Control indicators.......................... 80
Control of the vehicle .................122
Controls ........................................ 72
Controls in steering wheel ............72
Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............195
Coupling ball bar ........................147
Cruise control ...................... 90, 140
Cupholders .................................. 55
Curtain airbag system .................. 48D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Daytime running lights ...............107
Declaration of conformity ............208
Descent control system .......86, 138
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 158
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......159
Diesel particle filter .........84, 87, 127
Door open .................................... 90
Doors ............................................ 22
Drain fuel filter ............................. 89
Drink holders ................................ 55
Driver assistance systems ..........140
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 146
Driving hints ................................ 122
E
Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical parking brake .......85, 136
Electrical parking brake fault .......85
Electrical system......................... 165
Electronic climate control system 116
Electronic driving programmes ..130
Electronic Stability Control ..86, 137
Electronic Stability Control off ...... 87
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......151
Engine compartment fuse box ...167
Engine coolant ........................... 153Engine coolant temperature ........87
Engine data ............................... 202
Engine exhaust .......................... 127
Engine identification ...................198
Engine oil ................... 152, 195, 199
Engine oil life monitor ...................88
Engine oil pressure ......................87
Entry lighting .............................. 112
Event data recorders ..................208
Exhaust gases ............................ 127
Exit lighting ................................ 112
Exterior care .............................. 190
Exterior lighting ....................12, 105
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F
Fault ........................................... 131
Fire extinguisher ........................... 69
First aid kit ................................... 69
Fixed air vents ........................... 120
Flex-Fix system ............................ 57
Fog light ....................................... 89
Fog lights .................... 108, 109, 162
Folding mirrors ............................. 27
Front airbag system .....................46
Front fog lights ........................... 108
Front passenger seat undertray ...57
Front seats.................................... 34
Front storage ............................... 56
Fuel............................................. 143

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Tailgate open ............................... 90
Tail lights ................................... 163
Technical data ............................ 202
Three-point seat belt .................... 41
Tools .......................................... 173
Top-tether fastening eyes ............54
Tow bar....................................... 146
Towing ................................ 146, 188
Towing another vehicle .............190
Towing a trailer ........................... 146
Towing equipment .....................147
Towing the vehicle .....................188
Trailer coupling ........................... 146
Trailer indicator ............................ 90
Trailer stability assist .................149
Trailer towing ............................. 146
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display ...........80, 128
Tread depth ............................... 178
Trip computer in Board-Info- Display ................................... 100
Trip computer in Graphic-Info- Display or Colour-Info-Display 101
Trip odometer .............................. 79
Turn and lane-change signals ...108
Turn signal ................................... 83
Tyre chains ................................ 179
Tyre changing ............................. 182
Tyre designations ......................175Tyre pressure ...................... 99, 176
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 99, 176
Tyre pressures ........................... 207
Tyre repair kit ............................. 179
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 178
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 86, 141Underseat storage .......................57
Upholstery, cleaning ...................192
Upshift ......................................... 85
Using this manual ..........................3
V
Vehicle battery ........................... 156
Vehicle checks............................ 151
Vehicle data ................................ 199
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 208
Vehicle dimensions .................... 204
Vehicle Identification Number ....197
Vehicle jack ................................ 173
Vehicle security ............................ 23
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 150
Vehicle tools ............................... 173
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 204
Ventilation ................................... 114W
Warning chimes ........................... 98
Warning lights ............................... 79
Warning triangle .......................... 69
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 155
Washing the vehicle ...................190
Welcome lighting ........................112
Wheel changing .........................182
Wheel covers ............................. 179
Wheels and tyres .......................175
Windows ....................................... 29
Windscreen................................... 29
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........73
Winter tyres ............................... 175
Wiper blade replacement ..........159
X Xenon headlights .......................161