2009 OPEL ANTARA manual transmission

Driving and operation117
Manual mode
Move selector lever out of position D (to the
left) into manual gate, then forwards or
backwards.
Tip selector lever in the appropriate
direction. It then returns to centre position.
Gearshifting in manual mode can be
achieved whilst accelerating.
If the engine speed is too low, the
transmission will automatically shift to a
lower gear, even in manual mode. This
prevents the engine from stalling.
After stopping, 1st gear is automatically
selected.
No automatic shifting to a higher gear
takes place at high engine speeds. When upshifting in manual mode, take
heed of prevailing road conditions,
keeping engine speed below the red zone.
Downshifts must be made in accordance
with vehicle speed.
Gears can be skipped by moving the
selector lever repeated
ly at short intervals.
When starting on slippery surfaces, move
selector lever forwards to engage 2nd
gear.
The selected gear is displayed in the
transmission display.
For safety reasons, kickdown is also
available in manual mode - see page 118.
To move back to D, push selector lever
back to the right. Winter program
In the event of difficult
ies starting-off on icy
and slippery surfac es, press button n;
control indicator
0 is illuminated in the
instrument panel and the vehicle sets off in
3rd gear, to reduce slipping and loss of
traction.
Winter program is switched off by:
z pressing button n again
(control indicator
0 will extinguish in
instrument panel),
z turning off the ignition.
If the vehicle is switched to manual mode
while Winter program is active, the Winter
program is switched off.
]Shift to a lower gear.

Driving and operation118
Kickdown
Depress accelerator pedal past the
pressure point and hold in position;
below certain speeds, the transmission
shifts down into a lower gear. Full engine
power is available for acceleration.
When the desired speed is reached, ease
off the accelerator; the transmission shifts
up into a higher gear.
For safety reasons, kickdown is available in
both automatic and manual mode. Engine braking assistance
Automatic mode
The automatic transmi
ssion automatically
selects the driving programs with the best
possible braking effect.
If necessary, lower gears can also be
selected in manual mo de to increase the
braking effect. 1st gear has the greatest
braking effect.
Manual mode
In order to utilize the engine braking effect
when driving downhill, select drive range 3,
2 or, if necessary, 1 in good time.
The braking action is mo st effective in drive
range 1. If drive range 1 is selected at too
high a speed, the transmission remains in
the current gear until the shift point for
drive range 1 is reached, e.g. as a result of
deceleration.
Use of the engine braking effect, as
opposed to the use of the foot brake when
driving downhill, can ex tend the life of the
brakes. Stopping the vehicle
The selector lever can be
left in the current
drive range when the engine is running.
In automatic or manual mode, once the
vehicle is stationary, first gear engages
automatically and the clutch opens.
In position R, reverse remains engaged.
When stopping on gradients, engage
hand brake or depress brake pedal. Do not
hold the vehicle in place with the
accelerator.
Switch off engine if stopping for a lengthy
period, e.g. in traffic jams.

Driving and operation142
Park pilot 3
The park pilot makes parking easier by
measuring the distance between the
vehicle and any obstacles to the front and
rear and giving an acoustic signal in the
passenger compartment.
The system records the distance using four
sensors in both the front and rear bumpers.
To activate
The park pilot activates automatically
when the ignition is switched on and a
forward gear or reverse gear is engaged
and the hand brake is released. The acoustic signal may differ depending
on the type of object detected.
If the vehicle approaches an obstacle when
in a forward gear or while reversing, a
series of signals can be heard in the vehicle
interior. The interval between the signals
becomes shorter as the distance is
reduced. If the distance is less than 30 cm,
the signal will be continuous.
To deactivate
The system deactivates automatically
when in neutral (aut omatic transmission 3
in N or P) with the hand brake applied.
When the vehicle speed is greater than
8 km/h (5 mph), the system also
deactivates.
To deactivate the system manually, press
button
b on the instrument panel.
The control indicator in the button will
illuminate.
If the button is pressed again, the control
indicator in the button will extinguish and
the system will be reactivated as soon as a
forward gear or reverse gear is engaged
and the hand brake is released.
9 Warning
Under certain circumstances, various
reflective surfaces on objects or clothing
as well as external noise sources may
cause the system to fail to detect
obstacles.
The park pilot may not recognise sharp
objects, thick clothes or sponge-like
materials which absorb the frequency.
If the sensors are damaged or covered
with snow, dirt or ice, the park pilot may
not activate.
For these reasons, care must be taken
when reversing, even if the park pilot is
operational. This is of particular
importance when in the vicinity of
pedestrians.

Self-help, vehicle care173
zNever expose the battery to naked
flames or sparks.
z A discharged battery can freeze at
temperatures of 0
°C. Defrost the battery
in a warm room before connecting the
jump leads.
z Do not allow battery fluid to contact
eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces.
The fluid contains sulphuric acid which
can cause injuries and damage in the
event of direct contact.
z Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery. z
Use auxiliary battery with same voltage
(12 volts). Its capacity (Ah) must not be
considerably less than that of the
discharged battery. Voltage and
capacity information can be found on
the batteries.
z Use jump leads with insulated terminals
and a width of at least 16 mm
2 (25 mm2
for diesel engines).
z Do not disconnect the discharged
battery from the vehicle.
z Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers. Infotainment system may be
damaged if switched on while jump
starting.
z Do not lean over the battery during jump
starting procedure.
z Do not allow the terminals of one lead to
touch those of the other lead.
z The vehicles should not touch while jump
starting.
z Apply hand brake.
z Manual transmissi on in neutral,
automatic transmission 3 in P. Connect the leads in th
e order shown in the
illustration:
1. Connect one end of the first jump lead to the positive terminal 1 of the battery
providing the jump start (identified by
“+” sign on battery case or terminal).
2. Connect the other end of the first jump lead to the positive terminal 2 of the
discharged battery (“+” sign).
3. Connect one end of the second jump lead to the negative terminal 3 of the
battery providing the jump start
(identified by "-" sign on battery case or
terminal).
4. Connect the other end of the second jump lead 4 to ground on the vehicle with
the discharged battery, e.g. on the
engine block.

Self-help, vehicle care185
Bulb replacement
Before replacing a bulb , switch off ignition
and relevant switch.
Only hold new bulbs at base! Do not touch
the bulb glass with bare hands, otherwise
fingerprints on the glass evaporate and
residue builds up on the reflector
eventually resulting in a dull reflector.
Inadvertently stained bulbs may be
cleaned with a clean lint-free cloth, using
alcohol or white spirit.
Replacement bulb must be in accordance
with data on base of defective bulb. Do not
exceed wattage given on bulb base.
Headlamp aiming
We recommend that headlamp aiming be
carried out by a work shop, which will have
special equipment.
When aiming your headlamps, the manual
headlamp range adjustment 3 must be set
to 7. Headlamp removal
For bulb replacement, it is necessary to first
remove the headlamp assembly.
1. Switch off ignition and headlamp switch.
2. Open the bonnet, release the 11
retainers and remove the radiator cover.
3. Remove 3 bolts and withdraw headlamp.
4. Depress harness connector tags and disconnect head lamp wiring.
5. Remove the headlamp assembly.
Headlamp assembly installation is the
reverse of removal - ensure locating dowel
aligns with its socket.
Do not overtighten bolts or retainers.
No. Circuit Rating
22
Electric seat 30 A
23 Battery 60 A
24 Defogger 30 A
25 Dipped beam (left side) 15 A
26 Dipped beam (right side) 15 A
27 Parking lamp (left side) 10 A
28 Front fog lamps 15 A
29 Main beam 15 A
30 Rear wipers 20 A
31 --
32 Headlamp washer 20 A
33 Transmission Control
Module 15 A
34 Trailer/parking lamp
(left side) 10 A
35 Spare 25 A
36 Spare 20 A
37 Spare 15 A
38 Spare 10 A

Technical data 217
Engine data
Sales designation
Engine stamp
Engine identifier code 2.4 Petrol
Z 24 SE
Z 24 XE3.2 V6 Petrol
10 HM
Z 32 SE 2.0 Diesel
Z 20 S
Z 20 DMH2.0 Diesel
Z 20 S
Z 20 DM
Number of cylinders 4644
Bore dia. (mm) 87.589.0 83.083.0
Stroke (mm) 100.085.6 92.092.0
Piston displacement (cm
3) 2405 3195 1991 1991
Max. engine power (kW) at rpm 103
5200167
6600 110
400093
4000
Torque (Nm) at rpm 220
2400297
3200 320
2000295
2000
Compression ratio 9.6 10.3 17.5 17.5
Fuel type Petrol Petrol Diesel Diesel
Cetane requirement (CN) --49 (D)
1)
1)Standard high-quality fuels: D = Diesel.
49 (D)1)
Octane requirement (RON)2)
unleaded
or unleaded
2)Standard high-quality fuels, e.g. unleaded DIN EN 228; value printed in bold: recommended fuel.
913)4)
953)
3)Knock control system automatically adjusts ignition timing according to type of fuel used (octane number).4)Use of 91 RON fuel reduces power and torque. If no unleaded Premium fuel is available, 91 RON can be used, taking care to avoid high engine load
or full load as well as driving in mountainous terrain with a caravan/trailer load or high payload.
913)4)
953)-
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-
Max. permissible engine speed, continuous operation (rpm) approx. 6200 6700 4750
5)/45006)
5)Manual transmission.6)Automatic transmission.
4750
Engine oil consumption (l/1000 km) 0.60.60.60.6

218 Technical data
Performance
(approx. km/h / mph)
Engine
1)
1)Sales designation - see page 217.
Z 24 XEZ 32 SEZ 20 DMH Z 20 DM
Maximum speed
2)
Manual transmission
Automatic transmission
2)The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce the specified
maximum speed of the vehicle.
175/109
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203/126180/112
178/111174/108

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220 Technical data
Fuel consumption
(approx. l/100 km), CO2 emission (approx. g/km)
Engine
1)
1)Sales designation – see page 217.
Z 24 XE Z 32 SEZ 20 DMH Z 20 DM
Manual transmission/Automatic transmission urban
extra-urban
total
CO
2
13.3/-
7.3/ -
9.6/ -
229/- - /16.4
- / 8.9
- /11.6
- /278 8.7/10.9
6.8/ 7.3
7.6/ 8.6
198/238 8.8/-
6.7/-
7.5/-
200/-