2009 OPEL ANTARA bonnet

208 Service, maintenance
Service operations by year 1)
km ( x 1000)1)
miles ( x 1000)1)
1)Whichever occurs first.
⊕ Additional operations.
o Under extreme operating conditions and if required by country-specific conditions, the intervals are reduced.
15
10 1
30
20 45
30 2
60
40 75
50 3
90
60
⊕o Diesel fuel filter: drain water
(If relative humidity is high an
d/or fuel is of lower quality) Annually
Fuel filter: replace and drain water - diesel (g rade EN 590) Every 2 years/60 000 km/40 000 miles
Parking brake: check and adjust
Wheel mounting and suspension front an d rear, brake lines, brake pressure
hoses, fuel lines and exhaust system: visual check xxx
Corrosion protection: check and record in Service and Warranty Booklet Annually
Front and rear wheel br akes: check visually xxx
o
⊕Annual service check if annual mileage exceeds 20 000 km Annually
Engine, transmission, PTO, rear differential, A/C compressor: check for leaks xxx
Steering system boots, track rods , final drive: visual check xxx
Track rod end and supporting ball joint: check xxx
⊕Brake and clutch fluid: change Every 2 years
Wheel fastening: loosen and tighten to torque
Tyre condition and pressures: check, correct xxx
⊕Annual service check if annual
mileage exceeds 20 000 km Annually
First aid kit, tyre repair kit and lash ing eyes: visual check Every 2 years
Headlamp aiming: check, adjust x x x
Door hinges, door stop, lock cylinder, lock striker, bonnet catch, tailgate
hinges and check links: lubricate xxx
Test drive, final check
Service interval display and oil life monitor: reset - if applicable xxx

210 Service, maintenance
Service operations by year 1)
km ( x 1000)1)
miles ( x 1000)1)
1)Whichever occurs first.
⊕ Additional operations.
o Under extreme operating conditions and if required by country-specific conditions, the intervals are reduced.
15
10 1
30
20 45
30 2
60
40 75
50 3
90
60
⊕o Diesel fuel filter: drain water
(If relative humidity is high an
d/or fuel is of lower quality) Annually
Fuel filter: replace and drain water - diesel (g rade EN 590) Every 2 years/60 000 km/40 000 miles
Parking brake: check and adjust
Wheel mounting and suspension front an d rear, brake lines, brake pressure
hoses, fuel lines and exhaust system: visual check Every 2 years/60 000 km/40 000 miles
Corrosion protection: check and record in Service and Warranty Booklet Annually
Front and rear wheel brakes: check visually Every 2 years/60 000 km/40 000 miles
o
⊕Annual service check if annual mileage exceeds 20 000 km Annually
o
⊕Automatic transmission oil: change Every 4 years/60 000 km/40 000 miles
Engine, transmission, A/C compressor: check for leaks Annually
Steering system boots, track rods, final drive: visual check Annually
Track rod end and supporting ball joint: check Annually
⊕Brake and clutch fluid: change Every 2 years
Wheel fastening: loosen and tighten to torque
Tyre condition and pressures: check, correct Every 2 years/60 000 km/40 000 miles
⊕Annual service check if annual
mileage exceeds 20 000 km Annually
First aid kit, tyre repair kit and lash ing eyes: visual check Every 2 years
Headlamp aiming: check, adjust Every 2 years/60 000 km/40 000 miles
Door hinges, door stop, lock cylinder, lock striker, bonnet catch, tailgate
hinges and check links: lubricate Every 2 years/60 000 km/40 000 miles
Test drive, final check
Service interval display and oil life monitor: reset - if applicable xxxxxx

212 Service, maintenance
Service operations by month 1)
km ( x 1000)1)
miles ( x 1000)1)
1)Whichever occurs first.
⊕ Additional operations.
o Under extreme operating conditions and if required by country-specific conditions, the intervals are reduced.
6
10
6.5 12
20
1318
30
2024
40
26.5 30
50
3336
60
40
Parking brake: check and adjust
Wheel mounting and suspension front an d rear, brake lines, brake pressure
hoses, fuel lines and exhaust system: visual check xxx
Corrosion protection: check and record in Service and Warranty Booklet Annually
Front and rear wheel br akes: check visually x x x
Engine, transmission, PTO, rear differential, A/C compressor: check for leaks xxx
Steering system boots, track rods , final drive: visual check xxx
Track rod end and supporting ball joint: check xxx
⊕Brake and clutch fluid: change Every 2 years
Wheel fastening: loosen and tighten to torque
Tyre condition and pressures: check, correct xxx
First aid kit, tyre repair kit and lash ing eyes: visual check Every 2 years
Headlamp aiming: check, adjust xxx
Door hinges, door stop, lock cylinder, lock striker, bonnet catch, tailgate
hinges and check links: lubricate xxx
Test drive, final check
Service interval display and oil life monitor: reset - if applicable xxx

Technical data215
Technical data
Vehicle documents,
identification plate
The technical data is determined in
accordance with European Community
standards. We reserve the right to make
modifications. Specifications in the vehicle
documents always have priority over those
given in this manual.
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is
on the vehicle identification plate,
attached to the top of the front panel
support, visible when the bonnet is open.
The vehicle identification plate may also
list, in kilograms, the Gross Vehicle Weight
(GVW), the Gross Train Weight (GTW) and
the maximum front and rear axle loads
respectively. Observe these limits when
using the full load or towing capacity of
your vehicle. Information on identification plate
1):
1 Manufacturer
2 Trim level
3 Colour code
4 Type approval number
5 Vehicle Identifi cation Number
6 Permissible Gross Vehicle Weight
7 Permissible Gross Train Weight
8 Maximum permissible front axle load
9 Maximum permissible rear axle load
Vehicle documents,
identification plate........................... 215
Coolant, brake fluid, oils .................... 216
Engine data......................................... 217
Performance........................................ 218
Fuel consumption, CO
2emissions ..... 219
Weights, payload and roof load ....... 221
Tyres .................................................... 223
Electrical system ................................. 225
Capacities ........................................... 225
Dimensions .......................................... 226
Mounting dimensions of caravan/ trailer towing equipment ................. 227
1)The VIN plate on your ve hicle may differ from
the illustration shown.

Index228
IndexA
ABS ......................................................... 148
Accessories
......... 45, 57, 69, 169, 191, 200
Accessory sockets
................................... 69
Active Rollover Protection (ARP)
.......... 138
Air conditioning system
................ 103, 109
Air distribution
....................................... 106
Air intake
............................................... 114
Air quality sensor
.................................. 112
Air recirculation mode
.......................... 109
Air vents
................................................. 104
Airbags
.................................. 42, 52, 54, 55
Alarm
....................................................... 29
Alarm system
........................................... 27
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
.......................... 121
Alternator
................................................ 74
Antenna
......................................... 101, 202
Antifreeze
...................................... 195, 214
Antifreeze protection
.................... 195, 199
Anti-knock quality of fuel
..................... 131
Octane number
................................. 217
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
.............. 148
Anti-theft alarm system
.......................... 27
Anti-theft locking system
........................ 27
Towing equipment
............................ 166
Approach lighting
................................... 94
Aquaplaning
......................................... 151
Armrests
............................................. 40, 42
Ashtrays
................................................... 67
Illumination
........................................ 100
Assist grips
............................................... 69
Automatic air recirculation
.................. 112
Automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirrors
.31 Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror
... 32
Automatic dipped beam activation
...... 95
Automatic level control
.................. 97, 143
Automatic transmission
................. 18, 115
Automatic mode
............................... 116
Engine braking assistance
............... 118
Fault
................................................... 120
Interruption of power supply
............ 120
Kickdown
................................... 117, 118
Manual mode
.................................... 117
Rocking the vehicle
........................... 119
Selector lever
..................................... 116
Transmission display
........................ 116
Winter program
................................. 117
B
Battery ................................................... 200
Interruption of power supply
............ 120
Battery discharge protection
............... 100
Before starting-off
.................................. 18
Belt force limiters
.................................... 44
Belt tensioners
......................................... 44
Belts
....................................... 8, 42, 43, 204
Bleeding, diesel fuel system
................. 171
Board information display
............... 76, 78
Bonnet
.................................................... 171
Boot, see Luggage compartment
......... 41
Brake assist
........................................... 146
Brake fluid
............................................. 214
Brake system
......................................... 145

Index230
D
Dashboard - see Instrument panel ........ 10
Data
................................................. 21, 215
Date
.......................................................... 80
Daytime running lamps
.......................... 94
DCS (Descent Control System)
............. 138
Demisting and defrosting Windows
............................................... 17
With air conditioning system
............ 108
With Electronic Climate Control
....... 113
Descent Control System
........................ 138
Diesel
...................................................... 131
Diesel fuel filter
...................................... 194
Diesel fuel system
.......................... 171, 194
Diesel particle filter
......................... 73, 135
Dipped beam
..................................... 14, 95
Bulb replacement
.............................. 186
Display
..................................................... 76
Display mode
........................................... 87
Door locks
.......................................... 6, 205
Doors
........................................................ 72
Drink holders
............................................ 67
Drive control systems
............................ 136
Driving abroad
...................................... 100
Driving hints
........................................... 127
E
Economical driving ................................ 129
Electric exterior mirrors
....................... 9, 30
Electric sun roof
....................................... 34
Electric windows
...................................... 32
Child safety system
............................. 33
Safety function
.................................... 33
Electrical system
.................................... 181 Electrically adjustable front seat
........... 37
Electronic Climate Control
...... 17, 103, 111
Electronic components
......................... 201
Electronic immobiliser
............................. 22
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
......... 136
Engine braking assistance
................... 118
Engine code
................................... 216, 217
Engine control indicator
....................... 134
Engine data
........................................... 217
Engine oil
............................................... 213
Additives
............................................ 214
Topping up
........................................ 213
Viscosity
............................................. 214
Engine oil change
.................................. 194
Engine oil filter change
......................... 194
Engine oil level and consumption
........ 192
Engine oil life monitor
..................... 73, 194
Engine oil pressure
.................................. 74
Engine oils
...................................... 192, 216
Engine speed
........................................... 75
Engine wash
.......................................... 205
Environmental protection
............. 194, 201
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
......... 136
Exhaust control indicator
..................... 134
Exhaust gases
....................................... 135
Exhaust system
...................................... 135
Exterior lamps
.......................................... 94
Exterior mirrors
........................................ 30
F
Fan ................................................. 106, 191
Filling station Capacities
.......................................... 225
Engine oil level
................................... 192
Fuel
............................................. 131, 217
Ignition key
.......................................... 21
Opening the bonnet
......................... 171
Tyre pressure
............................. 130, 224
Vehicle data
...................................... 215
Windscreen washer system
.............. 199
First aid kit
....................................... 68, 177
Flat tyre
................................................. 177
Flex-Fix system
...................................... 154
FlexOrganizer
.......................................... 62
Fog tail lamp
........................................... 96
Bulb replacement
.............................. 188
Fold in exterior mirrors
....................... 9, 30
Foot brake
............................................. 146
Front airbags
........................................... 52
Front door lamps
.................................. 100
Bulb replacement
.............................. 190
Front fog lamps
...................................... 96
Bulb replacement
.............................. 188
Front passenger’s seat airbag
............... 52
Front passenger’s seat undertray
......... 66
Front reading lamps Bulb replacement
.............................. 189
Front seat armrest
.................................. 40
Fuel
........................................................ 131
Fuel consumption
................. 129, 131, 219
Fuel filler cap
......................................... 132
Fuel filter
................................................ 194