2009 OPEL ANTARA wheel

Instruments, controls93
Automatic wiping with rain sensor3
To activate, move lever upwards to
automatic wiping with rain sensor
position $.
The rain sensor detects the amount of
water on the windscreen and automatically
regulates the windscreen wipers.
The wipers operate for one cycle to check
the system when the ignition switch is
turned to ACC.
To turn wipers off, move lever to position J.
Keep the rain sensor area clean by
activating the windsc reen washer system.
Further information - see pages 198, 202,
205. Windscreen and headlamp washer
systems
3
To activate, pull lever towards steering
wheel. Washer fluid is sprayed onto the
windscreen. If the lever is held longer, the
wipers operate for two cycles after the lever
has been released and once more after a
3 second delay 3.
The headlamp washer system 3 can only
be operated when the headlamps are on.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the
headlamps. The headlamp washer system
can only be operated again after a short
delay. If washer fluid level is low then this
delay is increased.
On vehicles fitted with rain sensor 3, keep
the sensor area clean by activating the
windscreen washer system.
Further information - see pages 199, 202,
205. Tailgate wiper and washer systems
Activate wipers and washer as follows:
Washer fluid is sprayed on to tailgate
window when the button on the end of the
lever is pressed. When the button is
released, the washer will stop, but the
wipers will continue to swipe for approx.
3cycles.
Further information - see pages 198, 199,
202, 205.
Wipers on = Push lever forwards
Wipers off = Pull lever back towards
steering wheel
Wash = Press and hold button

Lighting95
Main beam, headlamp flash
To switch from dipped beam to main
beam, push lever forwards.
To switch back to dipped beam, pull lever
back towards steering wheel.
To activate the headlamp flash, pull lever
towards steering wheel. Main beam is
engaged for the duration of activation.
The blue control indicator P is illuminated
when main beam or headlamp flash is on.
Automatic dipped beam
activation 3
Light switch to AUTO; dipped beam comes
on automatically when the engine is
running, depending on outside light
conditions.
For reasons of safety, the light switch
should always remain in the AUTO
position.
To ensure automatic dipped beam
activation functions properly, do not cover
the light sensor on top of the instrument
panel.
Turn signal lamps
To activate, press lever up or down lightly.
When the steering wheel is turned back, the
lever automatically returns to its rest
position. This will not happen when making
a minor steering manoeuvre such as lane
changing.
Tap signal: briefly move lever to resistance
point. The turn signal then flashes three
times when changing lanes or the like.
Hold the lever if you want the turn signals
to flash for longer. When released, the lever
will spring back to rest position.
The volume of the turn signal lamps’
audible warning is dependent upon vehicle
speed.
Lever up = Right turn
Lever down = Left turn

Lighting98
Peripheral lighting
The dipped beam and reversing lamps
illuminate for approx. 30 seconds after the
driver exits the vehicle and closes the door.
To activate function:
If the driver’s door is left open, the lamps
will extinguish after two minutes.
Peripheral lighting can be deactivated by
inserting the key in the ignition switch or by
pulling the turn signal lever towards the
steering wheel again while the driver’s door
is open.
Instrument illumination,
information display illumination
Comes on when ignition is switched on.
Brightness can be adjusted when the
exterior lamps are on: turn wheel to the
right or left until the desired brightness is
obtained.
If driver’s door is opened or q is pressed on
the remote control, instrument panel lamps
will illuminate automatically and stay on
for approx. 30 seconds until ignition switch
is turned to the ACC position.
Display mode 3 - see page 87.
Interior courtesy lamps
Front reading lamps, rear interior lamps
and luggage compartm ent lamps function
as courtesy lighting and illuminate when
the doors or tailgate are opened.
If doors or tailgate remain opened, the
lamps stay illuminated for approx.
10 minutes.
Once all doors and the tailgate are closed,
the courtesy lamps dim gradually after
approx. 10 seconds.
By pressing button d, both front reading
lamps and the rear interior lamps
illuminate.
Press the button again to turn the lamps
off.
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver’s door.
4. Pull turn signal lever towards
steering wheel.

Infotainment system101
Infotainment systemRadio reception 3
The radio is operated as described in the
operating instruct ions supplied.
Vehicle radio reception will differ from that
obtained with domestic radios.
As the vehicle antenna is relatively near the
ground, the broadcasting companies
cannot guarantee the same quality of
reception as is obtained with a domestic
radio using an overhead antenna.
z Changes in distance from the transmitter
z multi-path reception due to reflection
and
z shadowing
may cause hissing, noise, distortion or loss
of reception altogether.
Steering wheel mounted remote
control
Infotainment system functions can be
operated by the buttons mounted on the
steering wheel.
Further information - see pages 79, 84
and the relevant operating instructions.
Radio reception
3............................... 101
Steering wheel mounted remote control ............................................... 101
Mobile telephones and radio equipment (CB) 3............................ 102
Infotainment and navigation systems 3.......................................... 102

Climate control104
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.

Climate control105
Heated rear window,
heated exterior mirrors 3
Operational only in ignition switch
positions ACC or ON.
Control indicator in button.
Turn off as soon as vision is clear.
Rear window and exterior mirror heating is
switched off automatically after approx.
15 minutes.
To avoid discharging the battery, do not
operate when you are just starting the
vehicle, or if there is a build up of snow or
ice. Operate only with the engine running.
Do not use sharp instruments or abrasive
cleaners on rear window or exterior mirrors,
and avoid scratching or damaging their
heating elements.
Heated front seats 3
Operational only in ignition switch
positions ACC or ON.
Press switch ß on respective side one or
more times to set the desired heat output.
Control indicator in switch indicates which
of the three heating levels is active.
To switch heating off, set heat output to
the lowest level and press the switch again.
The control indicato r will extinguish.
Prolonged use could cause damage to
delicate and thin clothing and burn seat
occupants.
Avoid subjecting seats to heavy impacts,
as this may cause damage to the heating
element.
If temperature continues to rise, turn seat
heating off and consult a workshop.
Glove compartment cooling 3
Cooled air is fed into the glove
compartment through an air opening,
when the air conditioning is turned on.
Rotate adjustment wheel anti-clockwise to
allow the air conditioning to keep the
contents of the glove compartment cool.
Rotate adjustment wheel clockwise to close
air opening when glove compartment
cooling is not required.
General notes and notes on air intake,
pollen filter and maintenance
see page 114.
Press button
Ü=On
Press button Ü again = Off

Driving and operation115
Driving and operationAutomatic transmission 3
The automatic transmission permits
manual gearshifting (manual mode) or
automatic gearshifting ( automatic mode)
with fully automatic clutch control.
The engine can only be started when the
selector lever is in position P or N. When
starting in P, turn key in ignition switch to
ACC or ON, depress foot brake and press
selector lever button before selecting a
gear.
Do not accelerate whilst gearshifting. If a
gear has been selected and the foot brake
is released without accelerating, the
vehicle will "creep".
Never operate the brake pedal and
accelerator simultaneously. Selecting
D puts the transmission in
automatic mode.
If the selector lever is moved to the left from
position D, manual mode is activated.
Forward gear changes only can then be
made manually by tipping the selector
lever towards + or -.
Automatic transmission
3................. 115
All Wheel Drive.................................... 121
Driving hints ........................................ 127
Save fuel, protect the environment ... 129
Fuels, refuelling ................................... 131
Catalytic converter, exhaust emissions........................................... 133
Drive control systems ......................... 136
Brake system ....................................... 145
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) u....... 148
Wheels, tyres ....................................... 149
Roof racks 3........................................ 153
Flex-Fix system 3................................ 154
Towing equipment 3 .......................... 164
Towing ................................................. 1679 Warning
Disregard of these instructions may
cause damage to the vehicle and lead to
injuries or endanger life.

Driving and operation116
Transmission display
Display of mode or current gear.Selector lever settings,
P, R, N and D (automatic mode)Selector lever can only be moved out of
P
or N with the ignition switched on and the
foot brake depressed (selector lever lock).
To engage P or R, press selector lever
button.
Never shift to P or R while the vehicle is
moving.
The engine can only be started when the
selector lever is in position P or N. Depress
foot brake or apply hand brake before
starting.
Do not accelerate during the selection
procedure.
P Park position.
R Reverse gear.
N Neutral.
D Automatic mode.
1 to 5 Selected gear in manual
mode.
P
Park position. Front wheels locked.
Only engage when the vehicle is
stationary and the hand brake is
applied. "P" appears on the
transmission display.
R Reverse gear. Only engage when the
vehicle is stationary. "R" appears on
the transmission display.
N Neutral or idle. "N" appears on the
transmission display.
D Drive position for normal driving in 1st
gear to 5th gear. "D" appears on the
transmission display.