2009 OPEL ANTARA light

Lighting100
Luggage compartment lamps
Come on when a door or the tailgate is
opened. Front door lamps
Come on when a door is opened.
Once all doors are closed, the front door
lamps extinguish after approx. 10 seconds.
If the doors are left open, the lamps will
stay on for approx. 10 minutes.
Front door lamps can
also be turned off
immediately by pressing button
K in the
roof lining.
Ignition switch illumination
Comes on when you open a door.
Ignition switch illumination can also be
turned off immediately by pressing
button
K in the roof lining.
Sun visor lamps 3
Come on when vanity mirror covers are
opened. See page 34.
Ashtray illumination
The portable front ashtray, located in the
front drink holder, illuminates depending
on outside light conditions. See page 68.
Glove compartment illumination
Comes on when the glove compartment is
opened. See page 64.
Battery discharge protection
To prevent battery from becoming
discharged, the extern al lamps turn off
automatically approx. 10 minutes after the
ignition is switched off.
Battery discharge protecti on will not work if
the lamps are turned on 10 minutes after
the ignition has been switched off; the key
cannot be removed from the ignition switch
until the battery is recharged.
Headlamps when driving abroad
The asymmetrical dipped beam increases
the field of vision on the near side of the
lane.
When driving in coun tries which drive on
the opposite side of the road, this causes
glare for oncoming traffic.
For temporary periods, to avoid glare the
headlamp pattern should be adjusted
down to the horizontal position.
Have the headlamps adjusted by a
workshop.

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Air vents
Pleasant ventilation to the head area with
unheated or slightly warmed air depending
on the position of the temperature rotary
knob.
Centre air vents
To open and close air vents, turn horizontal
knurled wheel to the left or right.
Open air vents when air distribution rotary
knob is set to M or L.
The air supply is increased by switching on
the fan.
The air flow can be directed as desired by
tilting and swivelling the slats up, down
and sideways. Side air vents
To open and close air ve
nts, turn horizontal
knurled wheel to the left or right.
Open air vents when air distribution rotary
knob is set to M or L.
Depending upon the position of the
temperature rotary knob, cold or heated
air will be directed into the vehicle via these
air vents.
The air supply is increased by switching on
the fan.
The air flow can be directed as desired by
tilting and swivelling the slats up, down
and sideways. Door window defroster vents
Air distribution rotary knob set to
l or J ;
cooled or heated air wi ll be directed onto
the windscreen and onto the door windows
(mainly in the area of the exterior mirrors).
Rear air vents
Operational when air distribution rotary
knob is set to L, K or J .
Cooled or heated air is directed into the
footwell area of the rear passenger
compartment.
Keep the area underneath the front seats
clear, to allow air flow to the rear
passenger compartment.
Additional air vents
Below the windscreen (defroster vents) and
in the front footwells.

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Maximum cooling
Open windows and sun roof 3 briefly so
that warm air can escape rapidly.
z Press button n
(to switch on air co nditioning system).
z Activate air recirculation mode 4.
z Set air distribution rotary knob to M.
z Turn temperature rotary knob all the
way to blue area for cooling.
z Set fan to 4.
z Open all air vents.
Electronic Climate Control (ECC) 3
Provides the greatest amount of comfort in
the vehicle interior, regardless of the
weather, outside temperature or season.
To ensure a constant and comfortable
climate in the vehicle, the temperature of
the inflowing air, the air flow rate, air
distribution mode, air recirculation mode
and air conditioning are automatically
adapted based on the climate conditions
outside the vehicle and the current
temperature of the vehicle interior.
Temperature changes due to external
influences, such as direct sunlight, are
automatically compensated. When cooling (air conditioning
compressor) is active, air is cooled and
dehumidified.
The pollen filter removes dust, soot, pollen
and spores from the
inflowing outside air.

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Air intake
The air intakes in front of the windscreen in
the engine compartment must be kept
clear to allow air intake. Remove any
leaves, dirt or snow.
Pollen filter
The pollen filter cleans dust, soot, pollen
and spores from the air entering from
outside. The active carbon layer 3
eliminates most odours and harmful
ambient gases from the air.
Replace the pollen filter at the intervals
given on pages 206 to 212.
Note
If the windscreen mists up in damp
weather, temporarily set the system as
described under "Window demisting and
defrosting" - see pages 108, 113.
Cooling is most efficient when the windows
are closed. If the interior is extremely hot
due to a long period in strong sunlight,
briefly open the windows and sun roof 3 to
allow hot air to escape quickly.
When cooling (air conditioning
compressor) is switched on, condensation
forms, which is expelled from the underside
of the vehicle.
When cooling is switched on, at least one of
the adjustable centre or side air vents must
be open so that the evaporator does not
ice up due to lack of air movement.
Cooling switches off automatically at low
outside temperatures.
Do not cover the interior temperature
sensor (located below the fan switch) or the
sunlight sensor (located in front of
windscreen defroster vents) as this could
cause the Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
system 3 to malfunction.
Maintenance
To ensure continuously efficient
performance and prolong the life of the air
conditioning system, it must be switched on
for a few minutes once a week, irrespective
of the weather and time of year.
Electronic Climate Control (ECC) 3 handles
this automatically while driving. Air
conditioning compressor operation is not
possible at low outside temperatures.
Malfunctions in the system must not be
rectified by the owner: consult a workshop.

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Parking
Before leaving the vehicle:
zDepress and hold foot brake,
z Apply hand brake,
z Move selector lever to position P,
z Turn key to LOCK position,
z Remove ignition key,
z Engage steering column lock,
z Lock the vehicle.
When the ignition is switched off, the
automatic transmission no longer responds
to movements of the selector lever. Rocking the vehicle
If it becomes necessary to rock the vehicle
to free it from water, ice, sand, mud, snow
or a dip, observe the following:
Check there are no objects or people in the
vicinity before attempting to rock the
vehicle.
Turn the steering wheel fully from left to
right to clear the area around the front
tyres.
Move the selector lever between
R and a
forward gear in a repeat pattern while
applying light pressure to the accelerator
pedal when the vehicle is in gear.
Do not spin the wheels or race the engine
and avoid sudden acceleration.
This applies only in the exceptional
circumstances mentioned above.
If the vehicle cannot be released after
rocking the vehicle several times, your
vehicle may need to be towed.
Towing - see page 174. Manoeuvring the vehicle
To manoeuvre the vehicle back and forth
during attempts to park or in garage
entrances, the creeping movement can be
utilized by releasing the foot brake.
Never actuate the accelerator and brake
pedals simultaneously.

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All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive (AWD) is an active-on-
demand system that engages
automatically, with no action required by
the driver. Depending on the driving
environment, the vehicle switches between
two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, to
give the vehicle more traction and stability
when necessary.
If the front wheels begin to slip, the rear
wheels will automatically begin to drive the
vehicle as required.
More torque is transferred to the wheels
that have the most traction, so the vehicle
has optimum grip at all times.
There may be a slight engagement noise
during hard use.
As well as enabling the vehicle to be driven
off-road, this system also enables the
vehicle to be driven on normal roads
without incurring excessive tyre and
drivetrain wear or causing poor control. All Wheel Drive control indicator
When the ignition is switched on,
control indicator
B illuminates for approx.
4 seconds. The system is ready for
operation when the control indicator
extinguishes.
If the control indicator flashes during
driving, All Wheel Drive is temporarily
disabled.
If it flashes briefly then extinguishes, this is
normal and does not indicate a fault.
If the control indicator flashes
continuously, there is a fault in the system.
Consult a workshop as soon as possible. On-road driving
The increased traction
of All Wheel Drive
vehicles offers greate r driving control in
adverse road condit ions, particularly
heavy snow and ice. However, All Wheel
Drive vehicles are not "skid-proof" and do
not decrease stopping distances.
All Wheel Drive vehicles have a higher
centre of gravity than conventional
vehicles. Always approach curves at an
appropriate driving speed. Do not attempt
to go as fast through turns as you might in
a conventional vehicle.
Strong crosswinds can affect the normal
steering of the vehicle. Drive slower under
strong crosswind conditions.

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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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Save fuel, protect the
environment
Trend-setting technology
When developing and manufacturing your
vehicle, Opel used environment-friendly
and, in the main, recyclable materials. The
production methods used to make your
vehicle are likewise environmentally-
compatible.
Recycling of production wastes keeps the
circulation of material closed. Reduction of
energy and water requirements also helps
to conserve natural resources.
A highly advanced design means that your
vehicle can be easily disassembled at the
end of its working life, and the individual
materials separated for subsequent re-use.
Materials such as as bestos and cadmium
are not used. The refrigerant in the air
conditioning system is CFC-free.
New painting techniques employ water as
a solvent. End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle recovery
centres and the recycling of end-of-life
vehicles is available at www.opel.com.
Drive in an energy and
environment-conscious way
z
High fuel consumption, noise levels and
exhaust emissions are often caused by a
driving style that is not energy and
environment-conscious.
z You should therefore drive with energy in
mind: "more kilometres/miles with less
fuel".
z Reduce the noise level and exhaust
emissions by adopting an environment-
conscious driving style. This is extremely
worthwhile and improves quality of life.
Fuel consumption depends to a great
extent on your own personal driving style.
The following hints are intended to help
you consume fuel at a rate that is as close
as possible to the specified levels.
Check your vehicle’s fuel consumption
every time you refuel. This facilitates early
detection of any irregularities causing
increased fuel consumption. Warming up
z
Full throttle and warming up at idle
speed increase wear, fuel consumption,
fuel emission, the amount of pollutant in
the exhaust and the amount of noise.
z Drive off immediately after starting.
Warm up the engine by running it at
moderate engine speeds.
Uniform speed
z Hectic driving significantly increases fuel
consumption, the quantity of emission
and the proportion of pollutant in the
exhaust.
z Do not accelerate and brake
unnecessarily. Drive at uniform speed.
Avoid frequent starting-off and
stopping, e.g. at tra ffic lights, in short
distance traffic and in queues of traffic,
by means of clever planning. Select
roads with good traffic flow.
Idling
z The engine also consumes fuel when
idling.
z If you have to wait for more than
1 minute, it is worthwhile switching off
the engine. Five minutes of idling
corresponds to approx. one kilometre
(0.6 miles) of driving.
z Idling for more than 5 minutes can cause
excessive temperatures and damage to
the exhaust system.