2009 OPEL ANTARA airbag

Seats, interior57
The system's integral self-diagnosis facility
allows faults to be quickly remedied.Important
z
Accessories not released for your vehicle
type and other objects must not be
affixed or placed in the area in which the
airbags inflate, as they could cause
injury when the airbags are triggered.
z Do not place any objects between the
airbag systems and the vehicle
occupants; danger of injury.
z Only use the hooks on the assist grips in
the roof frame to hang up light articles of
clothing or coat hangers. Do not place
any objects in the pockets of the hanging
items; risk of injury.
z Do not stick or place anything on the
steering wheel, instrument panel, front
seat backrests in the vicinity of the
airbags and seat areas or cover them
with other materials.
z The airbag systems and belt tensioner
control electronics can be found in the
centre console area. In order to avoid
malfunctions, do not store magnetic
objects in this area. z
Use only a dry cloth or interior cleaner to
clean the steering wheel, instrument
panel, front seat backrests, roof frame
and seat area of the front seats. Do not
use any aggressive cleaning agents.
z Only protective covers which are
approved for your vehicle with side
airbags 3 may be fitted on the front
seats. When fitting the protective covers,
make sure that the airbag units on the
outboard sides of the front seat
backrests are not covered.
z The airbag systems are triggered
independently of each other, depending
on the severity of the accident and the
type of impact. The side airbag system 3
and the curtain airbag system are
triggered together.
z During off-road driving especially,
airbags can also inflate in moderate to
severe non-collision situations such as
when slamming the undercarriage or
other solid components of the vehicle in
a dip in the driving surface.
z Each airbag can be triggered only once.
Once triggered, an airbag must be
replaced immediately by a workshop.
9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault remedied by
a workshop.
9 Warning
Disregard of these instructions may lead
to injuries or endanger life.

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zAfter airbags deflate, you may notice a
burning smell, smoke and white powder
in the interior, which is normal. Although
they may cause skin or eye irritation,
these substances are non-toxic.
z Hazard warning lamps may flash and
locked doors may be unlocked
automatically when airbags deploy 3.
z The speeds, directions of movement and
deformation properties of the vehicles,
and the properties of the obstacle
concerned, determine the severity of the
accident and triggering of the airbags.
z The degree of damage to your vehicle
and the resulting repair costs alone are
not indicative that the criteria for
triggering of the airbags were met.
z Do not perform any modifications to the
components of the airbag systems, as
this will render the vehicle unroadworthy. z
We recommend having the steering
wheel, the instrument panel, all panelling
parts, the door seals, handles and the
front seats removed by a workshop.
z When disposing of the vehicle, please
observe the applicable safety
regulations. Take the vehicle to a
recycling company for disposal.
Use of child restraint systems 3 on front
passenger’s seat
9 Warning
The systems can be triggered abruptly
and cause injury if they are handled
improperly.
9 Warning
Child restraint systems as well as other
heavy objects must never be carried on
the lap of passengers; risk of fatal injury.
9 Warning
No child restraint system may be
installed to the front passenger’s seat.
Danger to life.

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zClose the luggage compartment cover to
prevent the objects from being reflected
in the rear window.
z If the backrests are not folded down
when transporting objects in the
luggage compartment, they must be
engaged in their upright position -
see page 41.
z Do not allow the load to protrude above
the upper edge of the rear seat
backrests, or if the rear seat backrests
have been folded down onto the seat
cushions, above the upper edge of the
front seat backrests.
z The warning triangle 3 and first aid kit 3
should always be freely accessible.
z No objects should be placed on the
luggage compartment cover or the
instrument panel. They are reflected in
the glass, obstruct the driver’s view and
will be thrown through the vehicle in the
event of heavy braking, for example.
z No objects should be stored in any of the
airbag inflation zones, as injuries may be
caused when the airbag is triggered. z
The load must not obstruct the operation
of the pedals, hand brake and gearshift
lever or hinder the freedom of movement
of the driver. Do not place any unsecured
objects in the interior.
z Bulky objects should not be transported
with the tailgate open or ajar, otherwise
poisonous exhaust fumes may enter the
vehicle.
z Weights, payload and roof load -
see page 221.
z Driving with a roof load (see also
page 127) increases the sensitivity of the
vehicle to crosswinds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle handling
owing to the higher centre of gravity of
the vehicle. Stowage compartments
Glove compartment
To open, pull handle upwards.
The glove compartment will illuminate
when opened.
The glove compartment partition can be
removed from its groove.
Store the partition in the groove on the far
left-hand side of the glove compartment.
Glove compartment cooling
3 -
see page 105.
9 Warning
Disregard of these instructions may lead
to injuries or endanger life. Vehicle
passengers must be informed
accordingly.
9 Warning
Do not drive with glove compartment
open; risk of injury in the event of heavy
braking or a collision.

Instruments, controls72
o
Electronic immobiliser
Illuminates in red when ignition is
switched on, then extinguishes.
If it remains illuminated after the ignition is
on, there is a fault in the immobiliser
system; the engine cannot be started -
see page 22.
9Door open
Illuminates in red when a door is open.
3Engine electronics,
transmission electronics 3
Illuminates in yellow when ignition is
switched on, then extinguishes.
If it illuminates
during driving;
there may be a fault in the engine or
transmission electronics: interrupt your
journey and consult a workshop as soon as
possible.
Further information - see page 134.
vAirbag systems 3 , belt tensioners
see pages 44, 52.
1Tailgate open
Illuminates in red when ignition is
switched on, then extinguishes.
Illuminates when tailgate is open or not
securely latched.
Tailgate - see page 26.
XDriver’s seat belt reminder
Illuminates in red when ignition is
switched on, then extinguishes.
When the engine is runn ing, if driver’s seat
belt is not engaged, it will flash for approx.
90 seconds and then illuminate until
driver’s seat belt is fastened.
If vehicle speed exceeds approx. 22 km/h
(14 mph), control indicator will flash for
approx. 90 seconds along with a warning
chime and then remains illuminated until
driver’s seat belt is fastened.
Seat belts - see page 43.
OTurn signal lamps
The relevant control indicator flashes in
green when the turn signal is on.
Rapid flash; failure of a turn signal bulb or
the corresponding fuse or failure of a trailer
turn signal bulb 3. Both control indicators
flash when the hazard warning lamps are
active.
Further information - see pages 14, 95.
Bulb replacement - see page 185.
Fuses - see page 181.
YLow fuel level
Illuminates in yellow when ignition is
switched on, then extinguishes.
If it illuminates during dr iving; fuel level low:
fill up fuel tank as soon as possible.
Never let the tank run dry.
Erratic fuel supply can cause catalytic
converter to overheat - see page 133.
Diesel engines: if the tank has been run dry,
bleed the fuel system as described on
page 171.
Refuelling - see page 132.
Fuel tank capacity - see page 225.

Driving and operation127
Driving hints
The first 1000 km (600 miles)
Drive your vehicle at various speeds. Do
not use full throttle. Never allow the engine
to labour at low revs.
Make good use of all gears. Depress the
accelerator pedal a maximum of around
three quarters of the available pedal travel
in all gears and drive ranges.
Do not drive faster than three quarters of
maximum speed.
Avoid quick starts, su dden acceleration
and prolonged high-speed driving, to
avoid engine damage and to conserve
fuel.
Do not brake unnecessarily hard for the
first 200 km (125 miles).
If possible, avoid towing another vehicle.
Never coast with engine not running
Many units may then not function (e.g.
brake servo unit, power steering, airbag
system). Driving in this manner is a danger
to yourself and others. Brake servo unit
With the engine not running, the brake
servo unit is no longer effective once the
brake pedal has been depressed once or
twice. The braking effect is not reduced,
but substantially greater foot pressure is
necessary to stop the vehicle.
Power steering
Never leave the steering wheel on full lock
when the vehicle is stationary, as this may
damage the power steering pump.
If the power steering should fail - e.g. when
the vehicle is being towed with the engine
switched off - the vehicle can still be
properly steered, but considerably greater
effort is necessary.
Driving in mountainous terrain or with a
caravan/trailer
Electrically driven fan; the fan cooling
capacity is not dependent on engine
speed. It is not necessary, therefore, when
driving uphill to shif
t down into a lower
gear if the vehicle can climb in a higher
gear. Driving in extreme conditions
When driving in hazard
ous conditions, e.g.
in snow, ice, mud, sand or water, drive
slowly and cautiously to allow for greater
braking distances.
If stuck, use 2nd gear (automatic
transmission in drive range 2) to avoid
spinning the front wheels.
Use sand, tyre chains or other non-slip
materials to provide traction when stuck in
snow, mud or ice.
Driving through water
Before attempting to drive through water,
check the depth. If the depth is slightly
lower than the underbody of your vehicle,
do not attempt to drive through it.
Driving too quickly through water can
cause water to enter the engine through
the air intake, causing severe damage.
Drive slowly, in a high engine rpm in as low
a gear as possible.
Driving with a roof load
Do not exceed the permissible roof load -
see page 221. For safety reasons,
distribute the load evenly and secure it
tightly with straps so that it cannot slip. Set
the tyre pressure to the value given for full
load. Do not drive faster than 120 km/h
(75 mph). Check and retighten straps at
frequent intervals.

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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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Plastic and rubber parts
For additional cleaning of plastic and
rubber parts, use a cleaner suitable for
vehicle interiors. Do not use any other
agent, and in particular do not use solvents
or petrol.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners on
wheels and tyres.
Interior and upholstery
Clean the vehicle interior regularly,
including the instrument panel fascia,
using Interior/Upholstery Cleaner.
Clean fabric upholstery with a vacuum
cleaner and brush. To remove stains, use a
cleaner that is suitable for both fabrics and
vinyl.
Open Velcro fastener s on clothing could
damage seat upholstery. Make sure that
Velcro fasteners are closed.
Do not use cleaning agents such as
acetone, carbon te trachloride, paint
thinner, paint remover, nail varnish
remover, washing powder or bleach to
clean fabrics, carpets, the instrument panel
or leather trim 3 in the vehicle interior.
Benzine, petrol, naphth a, enamel reducers
and lacquer thinners are also unsuitable. Avoid over-exposure to vapours from
cleaning agents and
other chemicals when
cleaning. Whenever possible, avoid using
such cleaning agents in small, unventilated
spaces, to avoid inhalation of dangerous
vapours. Open the doors.
If the front seats are equipped with side
airbags 3, do not use chemical solvents or
strong detergents on the seat covers.
Do not saturate the seat covers with
Interior/Upholstery Cleaner, to avoid
contaminating the airbag system,
otherwise the side airbags 3 may not
trigger in the event of a collision. Seat belts
Always keep seat be
lts clean and dry.
Clean seat belts only with lukewarm water
or Interior/Upholstery Cleaner.
Periodically check the seat belts and
replace immediately with new seat belts if
damage or weakening of the belts has
occurred.
Windows
When cleaning the heated rear window,
make sure that the heating element on the
inside of the window is not damaged.
Never place stickers on the inside of the
rear window.
Use a soft, lint-fr ee cloth or chamois
leather, in conjunction with Window
Cleaning Spray and Insect Remover. Do not
use sharp instruments or abrasive cleaners.
Opel Cleaning Solvent and Antifreeze is
suitable for de-icing windows.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
commercially available sharp-edged ice
scraper. Press the scraper firmly against
the glass so that no dirt can get under it
and scratch the glass.

Service, maintenance 207
European service schedule
(Antara Z 20 DM, Z 20 DMH, Z 24 XE, Z 32 SE) Service operations by year 1)
km ( x 1000)1)
miles ( x 1000)1)
1)Whichever occurs first.
15
101
30
20 45
30 2
60
40 75
50 3
90
60
Controls, lighting, signalling equi pment and airbags: visual check
steering lock and ignition lock: check xxx
Remote control batteries: replace Every 2 years
Windscreen wipers, windscreen washer system: check, correct xxx
Coolant level and antifreeze: check, correct
Hoses: check for tightness and secure seating xxx
Brake fluid level: check, correct xxx
Battery terminals: check for secu re connections and battery eye xxx
Vehicle system check with TECH2 xxx
Pollen filter: replace xxx
oMore often for when dust, sand or polle n is in the air Agreement with customer
Air cleaner element: replace
xxx
⊕Spark plugs and plug leads: replace Every 90 000 km/60 000 miles
Ribbed V-belt: visual check xxx
⊕Toothed belt and tension roller: visual check xxx
Toothed belt and tension roller: replace - Z 24 XE Every 8 years/120 000 km/80 000 miles
Toothed belt and tension roller: replace - Z 20 DM, Z 20 DMH Every 6 years/90 000 km/60 000 miles
Power steering system: check for leak s. Fluid level: check, correct xxx
Engine oil and oil filter: replace - fixed interval Z 24 XE
2)
2)On vehicles with oil life monitoring, it may be necessary to change the engine oil earlier (control indicator illuminates).
xxxxxx
Z 20 DM, Z 20 DMH, Z 32 SE, except2)xxx