2009 OPEL ANTARA tailgate

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Fuel filler cap
If replacing the fuel filler cap, be sure to use
the original fuel filler cap for your model, to
ensure full functionality.
Refuelling
Ensure suitable fuel is available before
driving in foreign countries. The fuel filler neck with bayonet cap is
located on the left rear side of the vehicle.
The tank flap is locked together with the
doors - see page 25.
Unlock doors, tailgate and tank flap by
pressing button q
on the remote control or
by pressing central locking switch m in the
driver’s door.
Open the tank flap by hand.
If, in cold weather, the tank flap does not
open, tap it and try again.
To unlock fuel filler cap: turn it anti-
clockwise.
If hissing occurs, wait until it stops before
completely unscrewing the fuel filler cap.
Remove fuel filler cap and place it in its
holder on the inside of the tank flap.
The fuel tank has a limiting system which
prevents overfilling of the tank. Correct refuelling is largely dependent on
correct operation of the dispensing pump:
z
Insert dispensing pump as far as it will go
and switch it on.
z After the first automatic cut-off, do not
fill the tank any further.
Replace the fuel filler cap and turn it
clockwise until you hear several clicks.
Close tank flap.
Wipe off any overflowing fuel immediately.
If fuel is spilt onto the vehicle, rinse the area
with clean, cold water as soon as possible,
to avoid permanent damage to painted
surfaces.
9 Warning
Care must be taken when dealing with
fuel.
Before refuelling, it is absolutely vital to
switch off the engi ne and any heating
systems with combustion chambers.
Switch off mobile phones.
Fuel is inflammable and explosive,
therefore avoid dealing with fuel near
naked flames and doing anything that
would generate sparks. No smoking!
This also applies where the smell of fuel is
noticeable. If the smell of fuel vapour
occurs in the vehicle itself, have the cause
remedied immediately by a workshop.

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Exhaust gases
Do not run engine in enclosed spaces, e.g.
in a garage, or sit in a parked vehicle for an
extended period with the engine running.
Do not drive with tailgate open. If driving
with the tailgate open is necessary, set fan
to highest speed, close windows and
ensure air recirculation mode is off, to allow
entry of outside air.
If the underbody or rear of vehicle is
damaged or corroded, you notice a
change in the sound of the exhaust system,
or whenever you suspect exhaust gases are
penetrating the vehicle interior, consult a
workshop immediately.
When the vehicle is driven for the first time,
wax and oil on the exhaust system may
evaporate, producing smoke-like emissions
which should not be inhaled. Allow wax
and oil to evaporate while the vehicle is in
the open air. Diesel particle filter (DPF) 3
The diesel particle filter removes polluting
soot particles out of the exhaust.
The system contains a self-cleaning
function at certain intervals. The filter is
cleaned by burning the soot particles at
high temperature. This procedure runs
automatically under certain vehicle
conditions and can take up to 15 minutes,
during which time fuel consumption may
increase. The smell and the noise that
occur are normal.
The system cannot automatically clean
itself under certain vehicle conditions, such
as driving short distances.
If control indicator
I illuminates, you
should continue driving, and as soon as the
road and traffic situation permits it,
increase speed to more than 50 km/h
(30 mph) and diesel particle filter cleaning
will start.
Cleaning is quicker at faster speeds and
under load. The engine speed should not
drop below 2000 rpm. The control indicator
extinguishes as soon as cleaning is
complete.
We recommend that you do not turn the
ignition off during cleaning. Maintenance
Have all maintenance work carried out at
the intervals specified by Opel. We
recommend that you entrust this work to
your Opel Partner, who has proper
equipment and trained personnel
available. Electronic testing of systems
permits rapid diagnosis and remedy of
faults. This way, you can be certain that all
components of the vehicle’s electrical,
injection and ignition systems operate
correctly, that your ve
hicle has a low level
of pollutant emission and that the catalytic
converter system will have a long service
life.
You are thereby making an important
contribution towards keeping the air clean
and compliance with emissions legislation.
Checking and adjustment of the fuel-
injection and ignition systems is part of the
scope of a Service. For this reason, you
should have all maintenance work carried
out at the intervals specified in the chapter
"Service, Maintanance" on page 206.
9 Warning
Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous
carbon monoxide, which has no colour or
odour and can be lethal if inhaled.
If exhaust fumes penetrate the vehicle
interior, open the windows and consult a
workshop immediately.

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Flex-Fix system 3
The Flex-Fix system allows up to two
bicycles to be attached to a pull-out carrier
integrated beneath the vehicle floor.
The maximum load is 40 kg.
If not in use, the Flex-Fix system has to be
collapsed back beneath the vehicle floor.
There must not be any objects on the
bicycles that could become loose during
transportation.
A multifunction box 3 is offered as an
accessory for the carrier system. The
transportation of other objects is not
permitted. Extend Flex-Fix system
Open tailgate - see page 26.
Raise the release lever. The system
disengages and travels quickly out from
the bumper.
Completely pull out
the Flex-Fix system
until you hear it engage.
Ensure that it is not possible to push in the
Flex-Fix system without pulling the release
lever again.
9 Warning
No persons may remain in the extension
zone of the Flex-Fix system while
opening; risk of injury.

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Push the clamping lever and insert the
lamp support into the retainer until it hits
the stop.
Perform this procedure for both tail lamps.Check the cable and lamp position to make
sure these are correctly installed and are
securely located.
Lock the Flex-Fix system
Swivel the left clamping lever (1) outwards
first, followed by the right clamping lever
(2) until they stop. Both clamping levers
must point backwards, otherwise safe
functionality is not guaranteed.
Close the tailgate.
9 Warning
It is only permissible to fit objects to the
Flex-Fix system if the system has been
correctly engaged. If the Flex-Fix system
will not engage correctly, do not fit
objects to the system and slide the
system back. Contact a workshop for
assistance.

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Attach the pedal crank by rotating the
attachment screw on the pedal crank
mount.Place the wheel recesses such that the
bicycle is more or less horizontal. Here, the
distance between the pedals and the
tailgate should be at least 5 cm. Setting the
wheel recesses - see page 158.
Both bicycle tyres must be in the wheel
recesses. In order to prevent damage,
neither the pedal bearing housing on the
bicycle nor the pedal crank should be
touching the pedal crank recess.Align the bicycle in the longitudinal
direction of the vehicle:
Slightly loosen the pedal bearing mount -
see page 157, Fig. 14629 S.
Place the bicycle upright using the rotary
lever on the pedal crank recess -
see page 157, Fig. 14629 S or page 158,
Fig. 14630 S.
If the two bicycles obstruct one another,
the relative positions of the bicycles can be
adapted by adjusting the wheel recesses
and the rotary lever on the pedal crank
recess until the bicycles no longer touch
one another. Make sure there is sufficient
clearance from the vehicle.

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Pull up license plate holder and fold down
into horizontal position.Open the tailgate.
Raise the release lever
and push the system
into the bumper until it engages.
Ensure release lever returns to original
position.
Towing equipment 3
If the vehicle is not equipped with a trailer
hitch, we recommend having this
retrofitted by a workshop, who will advise
you on any possible towed load increases.
The workshop has instructions on how to
install the trailer hitch and making any
changes to the vehicle that are needed
that affect the coolin g system, heat shields
or other equipment.
Mounting dimensions of towing equipment
- see page 227.
9 Warning
If the system cannot be correctly
engaged, please contact a workshop for
assistance.
9 Warning
The coupling ball bar is to be removed
when not towing.

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Screw the rear towing eye attachment anti-
clockwise until it is firmly in place.
Drive off slowly and avoid jerky
movements. Impermissible tractive forces
could damage the vehicles.
To prevent damage, do not take up slack
in the tow rope too quickly.
After towing, unscrew the rear towing eye
attachment clockwise to remove, and
reinstall the cover.
Jack and vehicle tools
The jack and vehicle tools have been
specially developed for your vehicle and
must only be used on that vehicle. Only use
jack for changing wheels.
The jack and vehicle tools are located in
the luggage compartment below the floor
cover. To remove the jack and vehicle tools, open
the tailgate. Push both levers on the floor
cover towards the handle and pull up the
floor cover by the handle.
Hang the hook to the upper part of the
tailgate opening (see page 63, Fig.
S 13419).
Remove wing bolt from the jack by rotating
it anti-clockwise and remove the jack and
wheel wrench bag.
Remove straps holding the bag containing
the wheel wrench. Remove wheel wrench
from the bag.
9 Warning
Never lift vehicle using the towing eye.
9 Warning
In a sudden stop or a collision, loose items
can be thrown around inside the vehicle,
causing personal injury and damage to
the interior.
Secure the jack and vehicle tools away
properly under the floor cover in the
luggage compartment.

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Warning triangle
¨ 3 ,
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.