clock VAUXHALL ANTARA 2015 User Guide

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To remove the jack and vehicle tools,open the tailgate.
Push both levers on the floor cover
towards the handle and pull up the
cover by the handle.
Where present, hang the hook to the
upper part of the tailgate opening.
Remove wing bolt from the jack by
rotating it anticlockwise and remove
the jack and wheel wrench bag.
Remove straps holding the bag
containing the wheel wrench.
Remove wheel wrench from the bag.
Wheel changing 3 186.
Spare wheel 3 189.
Vehicles with tyre repair kit
In vehicles with a tyre repair kit, there may not be a jack and vehicle tool kit.
The tyre repair kit is in a storage
compartment below the floor cover in the load compartment.

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Pull the floor cover handle upwards
3 69.
Vehicle tools 3 175.Caution
Do not allow objects to protrude
above the top of the rear floor
storage compartment, to avoid
damage to the storage area and
the load compartment floor.
1. Release the sealant filler hose 1
and the power plug 2.
2. Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.
Screw the sealant filler hose onto
the tyre valve.
3. Connect the power plug to the power outlet. Unplug all items
from other power outlets.
4. Switch on ignition. To avoid discharging the battery, werecommend running the engine.
5. Turn the selector switch anticlockwise to the sealant ＋
air position.
6. Press the on/off button to turn the
tyre repair kit on. The tyre is filled
with sealant.
The pressure gauge briefly shows a high pressure while the sealant
canister is emptying. Then the
pressure starts to drop.
All of the sealant is pumped into
the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.
7. Inflate the tyre to the recommended inflation pressure
using the pressure gauge. The
prescribed tyre pressure should
be obtained within 10 minutes
3 210 . When the correct pressure

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13.Turn the selector switch clockwise
to the air only position. Switch on
the compressor to inflate the tyre
with air only.
Notice
The driving characteristic of the
repaired tyre is severely affected,
therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least
30 minutes.
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
canister.
Replace the used sealant canister.
To remove sealant canister, release sealant filler hose and air hose, slide
canister out of housing and unscrew hose from canister. Dispose of thecanister as prescribed by applicable
laws.
The accessory adapter supplied can
be used to pump up other items
e.g. footballs, air mattresses,
inflatable dinghies etc. The adapter
is located on the underside of the
tyre repair kit.
Wheel changing Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel 3 183.Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
â–  Park the vehicle on a level, firm and
non-slippery surface. The frontwheels must be in the straight-
ahead position.
â–  Apply the electrical parking brake 3 137 and engage first gear,
reverse gear or P.
â–  Remove the spare wheel 3 189.
â–  Never change more than one wheel
at a time.
â–  Block wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed, by placing
wedge blocks or equivalent in front
and behind the wheel.
â–  Use the jack only to change wheels
in case of puncture, not for
seasonal winter or summer tyre
changes.
â–  Never exceed jack maximum working load (900 kg).
â–  If the ground on which the vehicle is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be placed
under the jack.

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â–  Do not raise the vehicle more thanis necessary to change a wheel.
â–  No people or animals may be in the
vehicle when it is jacked-up.
â–  Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
â–  Do not start the engine when it is raised on the jack.
â–  Clean wheel nuts and thread before
mounting the wheel.9 Warning
Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel
nut and wheel nut cone.
1. Pull off the wheel cover.
2. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it locates securely and loosen
each wheel nut by one turn by
turning anticlockwise.
3. The location of front and rear jacking points is indicated by
notches on the bottom edge of the
vehicle, under the doors.
4. Before positioning the jack, set it to the necessary height by
rotating the eye by hand.
Position jack at the jacking point
located nearest to the wheel
concerned so that the jack claw
spans the vertical base. Ensure
the jack is positioned correctly.
The jack base must be on the
ground directly below the jacking
point in a manner that prevents it
from slipping.

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5. Attach wheel wrench to eye ofthreaded rod and rotate wrench
clockwise to raise vehicle.
If this is not the case, carefully
lower the vehicle immediately and
reposition the jack. Raise the
vehicle until the wheel is just clear of the ground.
6. Unscrew wheel nuts completely and wipe clean with a cloth.
Do not grease the threads. Put
wheel nuts somewhere where the threads will not be soiled.
7. Change the wheel. Notes on spare wheel 3 189.
8. Screw on the wheel nuts and
tighten slightly by hand by turning
clockwise until wheel is held
against the hub.
9. Rotate wrench anticlockwise and lower vehicle to the ground.
10. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it locates securely and tighten
each wheel nut in a crosswise
sequence. Tightening torque is
140 Nm.
11. Stow the replaced wheel 3 189
and the vehicle tools 3 175.
12. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre as soon as possible.
Have the defective tyre renewed and
replace temporary spare wheel with a
full specification wheel without delay.
Jacking position for lifting platform
Rear arm position of the lifting
platform centrically under the recess
of the sill.

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Front arm position of the lifting
platform centrically under the recess
of the sill.
Spare wheel
Temporary spare wheel
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare
wheel.
The temporary spare wheel is
designed for use on your vehicle only.
If mounting a spare wheel which is
different from the other wheels, this
wheel might be classified as a
temporary spare wheel and the
corresponding speed limits apply,
even though no label indicates this.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
check the applicable speed limit.
Use of the temporary spare wheel
could affect driveability, particularly if
using winter tyres. Have the defective
tyre renewed as soon as possible and
have the wheel balanced and fitted to the vehicle.Caution
The use of a spare wheel that issmaller than the other wheels or in
combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.The temporary spare wheel is located in the load compartment below the
floor cover and is secured with a
screw-in retainer.
Push both levers on the floor cover
towards the handle and pull up the
cover by the handle. Hang the hook
to the upper part of the tailgate
opening.
Vehicle tools 3 175.
Remove the retainer by rotating it
anticlockwise and remove temporary
spare wheel from the spare wheel
well.

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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 3 116 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.
Vehicle tools 3 175.Towing another vehicle
Remove the cover located on the rear
bumper 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.

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The towing eye must only be used fortowing 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.If using a car wash, comply with the
car wash manufacturer's instructions.
The windscreen wiper and rear
window wiper must be switched off.
Remove antenna and external
accessories such as roof racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.

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Centre high-mounted brakelight.................................. 110, 166
Change engine oil .......................89
Changing tyre and wheel size ...182
Charging system .......................... 84
Check control.............................. 100
Child locks ................................... 22
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 52
Child restraints.............................. 51
Child restraint systems ................51
Cleaning the vehicle ...................194
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............115
Clock ............................................ 77
Clutch fluid ................................. 158
Coin storage ................................. 56
Console box.................................. 58
Console net .................................. 56
Control indicators.......................... 81
Control of the vehicle .................123
Controls ........................................ 73
Controls in steering wheel ............73
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............198
Coupling ball bar ........................149
Cruise control ...................... 91, 141
Cupholders .................................. 57
Curtain airbag system .................. 49D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Daytime running lights ...............108
Declaration of conformity ............211
Descent control system .......87, 140
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 160
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......161
Diesel particle filter .........85, 88, 128
Door open .................................... 91
Doors ............................................ 23
Drain fuel filter ............................. 90
Drink holders ................................ 57
Driver assistance systems ..........141
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 147
Driving hints ................................ 123
E
Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical parking brake .......86, 137
Electrical parking brake fault .......86
Electrical system......................... 167
Electronic climate control system 117
Electronic driving programmes ..132
Electronic Stability Control ..87, 139
Electronic Stability Control off ...... 88
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......153
Engine compartment fuse box ...169
Engine coolant ........................... 155Engine coolant temperature ........88
Engine data ............................... 205
Engine exhaust .......................... 128
Engine identification ...................201
Engine oil ................... 154, 198, 202
Engine oil life monitor ...................89
Engine oil pressure ......................89
Entry lighting .............................. 113
Event data recorders ..................213
Exhaust gases ............................ 128
Exit lighting ................................ 113
Exterior care .............................. 194
Exterior lighting ....................12, 106
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ........................................... 133
Fire extinguisher ........................... 70
First aid kit ................................... 70
Fixed air vents ........................... 121
Flex-Fix system ............................ 58
Fog light ....................................... 91
Fog lights .................... 109, 110, 164
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Front airbag system .....................47
Front fog lights ........................... 109
Front passenger seat undertray ...57
Front seats.................................... 35
Fuel............................................. 144