2009 OPEL ANTARA Owners Manual

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Warning triangle
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First aid kit
+3
Your first aid kit and warning triangle can
be accommodated below the floor cover in
the luggage compartment.
Temporary spare wheel
The temporary spare wheel is located in
the luggage 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 floor cover by the
handle (see page 176, Fig. S 13700). Hang
the hook to the upper part of the tailgate
opening (see page 63, Fig. S 13419).
Remove the retainer by rotating it anti-
clockwise, and remove spare wheel from
the spare wheel well. General information
If you use winter tyres
3, the spare wheel
may still be fitted with a summer tyre.
If you use the spare wheel when it is fitted
with a summer tyre, the vehicle's
driveability may be affected, especially on
slippery road surfaces.
Obtain a replacement for the faulty tyre as
soon as possible, and have the wheel
balanced and fitted to the vehicle.

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Notes on temporary spare wheel
zUsing a temporary spare wheel may
change the driving behaviour of the
vehicle, particularly if using winter
tyres 3. Replace defective tyre as quickly
as possible, balanc e wheel and fit to
vehicle.
z Fit only one temporary spare wheel.
z Do not drive faster than 80 km/h
(50 mph).
z Take curves slowly.
z Do not use the temporary spare wheel
for a lengthy period.
z Replace temporary spare wheel with full
specification wheel without delay.
z When temporary spare wheel is fitted, do
not take the vehicle through an
automatic car wash with guide rails. The
temporary spare wheel may get caught
on the rails, causing damage to the tyre,
wheel and other vehicle parts.
z Tyre chains are not permitted on the
temporary spare wheel.
If tyre chains are necessary after a front
wheel puncture, fit the temporary spare
wheel to the rear and a rear wheel to the
front. Check tyre pressure and adjust if
necessary - see page 224.
z Follow the temporary spare wheel
instructions on pages 153, 181, 223. Notes on directional tyres
3
Tyres with a prescribed rotating direction
can only achieve their maximum
performance if they are fitted in the
prescribed rotating direction.
If a tyre or spare wheel is fitted that is
rotating in the wrong direction due to a
puncture, the following must be noted:
z The handling of the vehicle may be
different. Replace defective tyres as soon
as possible, have wheel balanced and
fitted to the vehicle.
z Do not drive faster than 80 km/h
(50 mph).
z Drive particularly carefully on wet and
snow-covered road surfaces.
z For more information on tyres with a
prescribed rotating direction -
see page 149.Wheel changing
In order to reduce the chance of possible
injuries, make the following preparations
and note the procedure:
zPark on a level, firm and non-slippery
surface.
z Switch on hazard warning lamps and
apply hand brake. Engage 1st gear or
reverse (automatic transmission 3 in P).
z Correctly set up warning triangle 3.
z Ensure all vehicle passengers are out of
the vehicle and clear of the vehicle and
other traffic.
z Take the spare wheel from under the
luggage compartment floor cover -
see page 177.
z Before raising the vehicle, turn front
wheels to straight-ahead position.

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zRemove wheel trim 3.
z Slacken wheel nuts one turn only before
raising the vehicle, but do not totally
unscrew or remove the nuts until the
wheel is off the ground.
z Never change more th an one wheel at a
time.
z Block wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be changed, by placing wedge
blocks or equivalent in front and behind
the wheel.
z Do not jack-up the vehicle when traffic is
too close.
z Use jack only when changing wheels.
z Never exceed jack maximum working
load (900 kg).
z If the ground on which the vehicle is
standing is soft, a solid board (max. 1 cm
thick) should be placed under the jack.
Using a thicker board could lead to
damage of the jack and the vehicle. z
Do not raise the vehicle more than is
necessary to change a wheel.
z No people or animals may be in the
vehicle when it is jacked-up.
z Never start or run the engine or crawl
under a jacked-up vehicle.
z Before screwing on the wheel nuts when
changing a wheel, ap ply a light coating
of grease to the cone of each wheel nut.
z Fully tighten the wheel nuts after
lowering the vehicle all the way, ensuring
nuts have been tightened to the correct
torque (see page 223).
z If conditions are not satisfactory to
change a wheel safely, consult a
workshop. 1. Prise off the wheel trim 3
.
2. Slacken the wheel nuts by one turn each using the wrench, putting the
wrench on as far as possible.

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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 front or rear jacking
point located nearest to the wheel
concerned so that the jack claw spans
the vertical base. Make sure it is properly
positioned.
The jack base must be on the ground
directly below the jacking point in a
manner that prevents it from slipping.5. Attach wrench to eye of threaded rod and turn crank 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 by turning anti-clockwise and wipe clean
with a cloth. Then apply a light coating
of grease to the cone of each wheel
nut. Do not grease the threads.
Put wheel nuts somewhere where the
threads will not be soiled.

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Electrical system
Fuses
There are two fuse boxes in the vehicle:
the instrument panel fu se box is located on
the left-hand side of the front passenger’s
footwell, the engine compartment fuse box
is located next to the coolant reservoir.
It is advisable to carry a full set of fuses.
Spare fuses are kept in the engine
compartment fuse box.
7. Change the wheel.
Notes on spare wheel - see page 178.
8. Screw on wheel nuts and tighten slightly by hand until wheel is held
against the hub.
9. Rotate wrench anti-clockwise and lower vehicle to the ground.
10. Tighten wheel nuts in a cross wise sequence, putting the wrench on as far
as possible.
11. Stow replaced wheel in luggage compartment.
12. Stow the jacking equipment and warning triangle 3 - see pages 176,
177.
13. Check the tyre pressure of the newly fitted wheel - see page 224. Adjust as
necessary.
14. Have the new wheel balanced on the vehicle and have the tightening torque
of the wheel nuts checked as soon as
possible, and if necessary, corrected.
Tightening torque - see page 223.
15. Replace defective tyre on the wheel that was removed.
16. Replace temporary spare wheel with a full specification wheel without delay.
9 Warning
Electronic ignition systems generate very
high voltages. Do not touch the ignition
system; high voltage can be fatal.

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When replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition.
A defective fuse can be recognized by its
melted wire. A new fuse should only be
installed after the cause of the trouble has
been eliminated.
There is a fuse extractor in the engine
compartment fuse box. Do not use tools
that conduct electricity when changing
fuses.Only install fuses of the specified rating.
Each fuse has its rating written on it, in
addition the fuses are colour coded.Fuses and the most important
circuits they protect
Instrument panel fuse box
Located in the left-hand side of the front
passenger’s footwell. Release latch to open
cover.
To help in replacing fu
ses, a fuse extractor
is located in the engine compartment fuse
box.
Fuses,
Colour Fuses,
Rating1)
1)Rating in Amperes.
Grey
2 A
Light brown 5 A
Dark brown 7.5 A
Red 10 A
Light blue 15 A
Yellow 20 A
White 25 A
Light green 30 A
Orange 40 A
Dark blue 60 A

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Some circuits may be protected by several
fuses.
No. Circuit Rating
1Accessory socket 20 A
2 Seat heating 20 A
3 Audio 15 A
4 Trailer 10 A
5 Parking lamp (right side) 10 A
6 Air conditioning 10 A
7 Power steering 10 A
8 Body Control Module 10 A
9 Anti-theft alarm 10 A
10 Central door locking 20 A
11 Turn signal (right side) 15 A
12 Turn signal (left side) 15 ANo. Circuit Rating
13 Stop 15 A
14 Headlamp washer 15 A
15 Rear cluster 10 A
16 Air conditioning 15 A
17 Body Control Module 20 A
18 Body Control Module 15 A
19 Ignition switch 2 A
20 Fog tail lamp 10 A
21 Airbag 10 A
22 Front door lock 15 A
23 Accessory socket 20 A
24 Transmission Control
Module 15 A
25 Engine 15 A
26 Body Control Module 10 A
No. Circuit Rating
27 --
28 Windscreen washer 10 A
29 Exterior mirror heating 15 A
30 Instrument cluster 10 A
31 Ignition 10 A
32 Airbag 10 A
33 Steering wheel remote 2 A
34 Folding mirrors 10 A
35 --
36 Cigarette lighter 20 A
37 Passenger’s electric
window 20 A
38 Driver’s electric window 20 A
39 Automatic transmission 10 A

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Engine compartment fuse box
The fuse box is located next to the coolant
reservoir in the engine compartment.
To open, disengage cover and tilt upwards.
To help in replacing fuses, a fuse extractor
is located in the engine compartment fuse
box.
9 Warning
Switch off engine before opening the
engine compartment fuse box; risk of
injury.
Some circuits may be protected by several
fuses.
No. Circuit Rating
1 Engine 1 15 A
2 Engine 2 15 A
3 Engine Control Module 20 A
4 Engine 3 15 A
5 Air conditioning 10 A
6 Main 10 A
7 Starter 20 A
8 Cooling fan 30 A
9 Fuel pump 15 A
10 All Wheel Drive (AWD) 15 ANo. Circuit Rating
11 Cooling fan auxiliary 30 A
12 Stop 15 A
13 Seat heating 20 A
14 ABS module 20 A
15 ABS module 40 A
16 Horn 15 A
17 Wipers 25 A
18 Run 40 A
19 Accessory/Ignition 40 A
20 Sun roof 20 A
21 Anti-theft system 15 A