2009 OPEL ANTARA Owners Manual

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Sunglass holderTo open: push the rear part of the front
reading lamps cover.
To close: pull up cover and push it until it
latches into place.
Do not store heavy items in the stowage
compartment.Console box in front armrest 3To open: pull up lower lever and lift the lid.
To close: lower lid and
push it down until it
latches into position.
To use the tray 3: ensure armrest is in its
rearmost position, pull up on upper lever
and lift the lid. Console box in rear armrest 3To open: pull up lid of rear centre armrest.
To close: lower lid and push it down until it
latches into position.

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Console net 3Located in the front passenger’s footwell.Front passenger’s seat undertray 3Pull up on front of tray then pull it forwards.
Push the tray towards the seat to return it
to its original position.Storage compartment 3Located in rear of centre console.
To open: press button above the storage
compartment.

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Card holderLocated below instrument panel on driver’s
side. Insert a card into the slot for
convenient use.
Coin storage
Open by pulling handle on coin storage
door (located below card holder) towards
you. Push door firmly to close.
Drink holders
Located in the front 3 and rear of the
centre console.
The front drink holder is a fixed size.
The rear drink holder is flexible, allowing
different size drink cont ai ners to be stored.
To open: press button above rear drink
holder.
Ashtrays 3
To be used only for ash and not for
combustible rubbish.
9 Warning
Disregard of these instructions may lead
to injuries or endanger life. Vehicle
passengers must be informed
accordingly.

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Portable front ashtray 3Located in front drink holder.
To open: gently lift up lid. Illuminates
depending on outside light conditions.
To empty: rotate upper part of ashtray
anti-clockwise and remove.
After use, close lid firmly.
To replace battery: remove screw on
ashtray lid and replace with CR2032
(or equivalent) battery.
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.
Power outlets
Cigarette lighter )
With ignition switch in positions ACC or ON,
push the cigarette lighter in all the way.
Heating up ceases once element is
glowing; cigarette lighter pops up
automatically. Withdraw lighter.

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Accessory sockets
Located in the rear centre console between
the front seats and in the right-hand side of
the luggage compartment 3.
Operational with ignition switch in
positions ACC or ON.
Pull the cap out to use the accessory
socket, and replace it when not in use.
The socket for the cigarette lighter can also
be used to connect electrical accessories
when the ignition is switched on.
Use of accessory sockets while the engine is
not running will discharge the battery. The maximum power requirement of
electrical accessories must not exceed
120 watts.
Do not connect any current delivering
accessories, e.g. el
ectrical charging
devices or batteries.
Connected electrical accessories must
comply with the EC standard in terms of
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in DIN VDE 40 839,
otherwise vehicle malfunctions may occur.
The use of non-authorised accessories may
cause damage to the socket.Assist grips
Located above the driver’s door 3, the
front passenger’s door and both rear
doors.
Pull grip down and ho ld to assist when
entering or exiting the vehicle. Grips swing
back up automatically when released.
Rear door assist grips also include coat
hangers.

70 Instruments, controls
Instruments, controls
Control indicators ............................... 70
Instrument display .............................. 75
Information display ............................ 76
Display of current tyre pressure3.... 91
Check control 3.................................. 91
Warning buzzers................................. 92
Windscreen wipers .............................. 92
Control indicators
The control indicators described here are
not present in all vehicles. The description
applies to all instrument versions.
The colours of the control indicators mean:
uABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
see page 148.
gTrailer indicator 3
Illuminates in green when a trailer is
connected to the vehicle. Extinguishes
when the trailer is disconnected.
4Brake system
Illuminates in red when ignition is switched
on. Extinguishes after engine is started.
Illuminates when engine is running if
hand brake is applied and/or fluid level for
brake hydraulics is too low.
Further information - see page 145.
z
Red Danger, important reminder,
z Yellow Warning, information, fault,
z Green Confirmation of activation,
z Blue Confirmation of activation.
9 Warning
If it illuminates when the hand brake is
not applied: stop vehicle; interrupt your
journey immediately. Consult a
workshop.

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rPark pilot 3
Illuminates in yellow when ignition is
switched on, then extinguishes.
If it stays illuminated wh ile driving, there is
a fault in the system - see page 142.
5DCS (Descent Control System)
Both control indicators illuminate when
ignition is switched on, then extinguish.
Green
; illuminates when DCS is ready for
operation. Flashes during driving when
DCS is in operation, after pressing the
DCS button.
Yellow
; flashes to indicate system is not
ready for conditions to operate.
Illuminates to indicate there is a fault in the
system.
If the yellow control indicator flashes or
illuminates during driving, friction material
needs to cool down: drive the vehicle
without braking as much as possible.
Further information - see page 138.
BAWD (All Wheel Drive)
Illuminates in yellow when ignition is
switched on, then extinguishes.
If it flashes during driving, the AWD system
is temporarily disabled.
If it illuminates, there is a fault in the
system. Consult a workshop as soon as
possible.
Further information - see page 121.
7ESC Active & Warning
(Electronic Stability Control)
see page 136.
AESC Not Ready
see page 136.
JESC OFF
see page 136.
qAutomatic headlamp range
adjustment 3
Illuminates in yellow when ignition is
switched on, then extinguishes.
Comes on during drivin g to indicate a fault
that requires immediate attention. Consult
a workshop as soon as possible.
Further information - see page 97.
WCoolant temperature
Illuminates in red when ignition is
switched on, then extinguishes.
If it illuminates when the engine is running
:
stop vehicle and switch off engine. Coolant
temperature is too high; danger of engine
damage. Check coolant level.
Further information - see page 195.
9 Warning
Allow engine to cool down before
removing coolant filler cap.

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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.