clutch VAUXHALL ANTARA 2015 User Guide

134Driving and operatingManual transmission
To engage reverse, with the vehicle
stationary, wait 3 seconds after
depressing clutch pedal and engage
the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.
When operating, depress the clutch
pedal completely. Do not use the
pedal as a foot rest.
Caution
It is not advisable to drive with the hand resting on the selector lever.
Drive systems
All-wheel drive
All-wheel drive is an active-on-
demand system that engages
automatically, with no action required by the driver. Depending on the
driving environment, the vehicle
switches between two-wheel drive
and four-wheel drive, to give the vehicle more traction and stability
when necessary.
If the front wheels begin to slip, the
rear wheels will automatically begin to
drive the vehicle as required. More
torque is transferred to the wheels
that have the most traction, so the
vehicle has optimum grip at all times. There may be a slight engagement
noise during hard use.
As well as enabling the vehicle to be
driven off-road, this system also
enables the vehicle to be driven on
normal roads without incurring
excessive tyre and drivetrain wear or
causing poor control.

136Driving and operating
operations for wading , involving
checks for water contamination, at
the earliest opportunity.
Service checks after wading
Check for the ingress of water into the following:
â–  Brake fluid reservoir
â–  Air cleaner element
â–  Engine
â–  Transmission
â–  Axles
â–  Interior of vehicle
Renew any lubricating oil or hydraulic
fluid that has a milky appearance,
indicating contamination with water.
Cleaning
Clean the vehicle thoroughly and as
soon as possible after driving off-
road.
Do not let mud remain dry on any part
of the vehicle as it becomes abrasive and can damage paint, glass, seals,
bearings and brake components. If
left to build up, mud can seriously
affect the airflow through and overmechanical components and cause
localised overheating and failure of
parts, especially in the engine
compartment.
Ensure the radiator core and the area
between the radiator and intercooler/
oil cooler (where installed) is cleaned, to maintain proper cooling air flow.
Check the radiator and cooler cores
for blockage (sand, silt etc.).
Check the tyre treads.
Clean and check the mechanical
parts of the vehicle, particularly the
following areas:
â–  Driveshafts, including sealing bellows
â–  Front brake calipers, pads and discs
â–  Front suspension
â–  Clutch fork sealing bellows
â–  Rear brake calipers, pads and discs
â–  Rear suspension
â–  Fuel tank and underguard
â–  Breathers, axles and fuel tank
â–  Load sensing valveâ–  Transfer box and underguard
â–  Engine oil pan and underguard
Observe the following: â–  Do not spray high-pressure water directly at the vehicle seals
â–  The wheels must be removed to clean all mud and stones from the
brake calipers and to check brake
pad wear
â–  The areas on the upper side of the underguards must be cleared of
stones, to prevent damage to the
engine oil pan and the fuel tank

142Driving and operating
Do not use the cruise control if it is notadvisable to maintain a constant
speed.
With automatic transmission, only
activate cruise control in automatic
mode.
Control indicator m 3 91.
Activation
Press the e button; control
indicator m illuminates yellow in the
instrument cluster. Accelerate to the
desired speed, press the - SET button
and release it. The current speed is
stored and maintained. Control
indicator m illuminates green.
Accelerator pedal can be released.
Vehicle speed can be increased by depressing the accelerator pedal.
When the accelerator pedal is
released, the previously stored speed
is resumed.
Increase speed
With cruise control active, press and
hold the + RES button or tap the
+ RES button repeatedly: speed
increases continuously or in small
increments.
Alternatively accelerate to the desired speed and store by pressing the- SET button.
Reduce speed
With cruise control active, press and
hold the - SET button or tap the
- SET button repeatedly: speed
decreases continuously or in small
increments.Deactivation
Press the e button; control
indicator m extinguishes and the
vehicle slowly decelerates.
Automatic deactivation: â–  vehicle speed below approx. 25 mph,
â–  the brake pedal is depressed,
â–  the clutch pedal is depressed,
â–  selector lever in N,
â–  the Electronic Stability Control is operating.
Resume stored speed
Press the + RES button at a speed
above 25 mph. The stored speed will be obtained.
Deleting the stored speed The stored speed will be deleted by
pressing the e button or
switching off the ignition.

158Vehicle careCaution
Only use high-performance brake
fluid approved for the vehicle.
Brake fluid 3 198.
Brake fluid level control indicator R
3 85.
Clutch fluid
9 Warning
Clutch fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
If the fluid in the reservoir falls below
the MIN mark, seek the assistance of
a workshop.
Clutch fluid 3 198.
Vehicle battery Vehicles without stop-start system
will be equipped with a lead acid
battery. Vehicles with stop-start
system will be equipped with an
AGM vehicle battery which is not a
lead acid battery.
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the vehicle battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
6 weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
The anti-theft alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: Switch the ignition on then off, disconnect the
vehicle's battery within 15 seconds.

Service and maintenance199
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 202.
Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 202.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.Coolant and antifreeze
Use only silicate-free long life coolant (LLC) antifreeze. Consult a
workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
northern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant
provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C. This concentration
should be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional coolant additives will be rejected.
Brake and clutch fluid Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified
interval.

216IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 152
Accessory sockets ........................78
Active head restraints .............34, 35
Adjustable air vents ...................120
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........84
Airbag deactivation ......................49
Airbag label................................... 44 Airbag system .............................. 44
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 121
Air conditioning system .............. 116
Air intake .................................... 121
Air vents...................................... 120
All wheel drive .....................86, 134
Antilock brake system ................ 137
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......86
Anti-theft alarm system ..........25, 92
Anti-theft locking system .............. 24
Appearance care ........................194
Apply footbrake ............................ 90
Armrest ......................................... 40
Armrest storage ........................... 58
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic dimming ......................29
Automatic headlight levelling system ...................................... 91
Automatic level control .......107, 141Automatic light control ...............106
Automatic transmission ........85, 130
AUX input ..................................... 58
B Battery .......................................... 84
Battery discharge protection ......114
Battery, jump starting.................. 190
Belt pretensioners......................... 41
Belts.............................................. 41
Bicycle rack .................................. 58
Board-Info-Display .......................92
Bonnet ....................................... 154
Bonnet open ................................. 91
Brake and clutch fluid .................198
Brake assist ............................... 139
Brake fluid .................................. 157
Brakes ............................... 137, 157
Brake system ............................... 85
Breakdown.................................. 192
Bulb replacement ....................... 161
C Capacities .................................. 209
Card holder ................................... 56
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter ................85, 129
CD tray ......................................... 56
Central locking system ................21
Centre console storage ...............58

217
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