2009 OPEL ANTARA tailgate

In brief6
In brief
To unlock and open the vehicle:
Press button q, pull door handle
6 Door locks - see pages 30, 72,
keys - see page 21,
electronic immobiliser - see page 22,
radio frequency remote control -
see page 23,
central locking system - see page 25,
anti-theft locking system - see page 27,
anti-theft alarm system - see page 27.
To unlock and open the tailgate:
Press button q on remote control,
operate button above
license plate
6 Tailgate - see page 26,
radio frequency remote control -
see page 23,
central locking system - see page 25,
anti-theft alarm system - see page 27.

In brief11
Page
1 Side air vents ................................... 104
2 Door window defroster vents ......... 104
3 Headlamp flash and main beam .... 14
turn signal lamps .............................. 14
Peripheral lighting............................. 98
cruise control 3............................... 140
4 Infotainment system
remote control buttons ................... 101
Trip computer 3.......................... 81, 88
5 Horn ................................................... 15
6 Instruments ........................................ 70
7 Windscreen and tailgate
wipers and washers .................... 15, 16
headlamp washers 3........................ 16
8 Central information display for time,
date, outside temperature,
Infotainment system,
check control 3................................. 91
Trip computer 3.......................... 81, 88 Page
9 Centre air vents ............................... 104
10 Hazard warning ................................ 14
Park pilot 3..................................... 142
Descent Control System (DCS) ....... 138
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ... 136
Front passenger’s
seat belt reminder 3......................... 46
Fold in exterior mirrors 3................. 30
Control indicator for
anti-theft alarm system 3................ 29
11 Infotainment system ....................... 101
12 Front passenger’s airbag ................. 52
13 Glove compartment.................. 64, 105
14 Fuse box .......................................... 182
15 Climate control................................ 103
16 Ignition switch ................................... 13 Page
17 Accelerator pedal ........................... 127
18 Driver’s airbag .................................. 52
19 Brake pedal............................. 127, 146
20 Clutch pedal 3........................ 127, 128
21 Steering wheel adjustment .............. 13
22 Bonnet release ................................ 171
23 Coin storage...................................... 67
24 Card holder ....................................... 67
25 Parking lamps ................................... 94
dipped beam .............................. 14, 95
automatic dipped beam
activation 3...................................... 95
headlamp range adjustment 3....... 97
front fog lamps ................................. 96
fog tail lamp ..................................... 96
instrument illumination .................... 98

In brief12
Control indicators
uABS (Anti-lock Brake System):
see page 148.
gTrailer indicator 3:
see page 70.
4Brake system:
see pages 70, 145.
rPark pilot 3:
see pages 71, 142.
5DCS (Descent Control System):
see pages 71, 138.
BAWD (All Wheel Drive):
see pages 71, 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 :
see pages 71, 97.
WCoolant temperature:
see pages 71, 195.
oElectronic immobiliser:
see pages 22, 72.
9Door open:
see page 72.
3Engine electronics,
transmission electronics 3:
see pages 72, 134.
vAirbag systems 3,
belt tensioners:
see pages 44, 52.
1Tailgate open:
see page 72.
XDriver’s seat belt reminder:
see page 72.
OTurn signal lamps:
see pages 14, 72, 95.
YLow fuel level:
see pages 72, 76, 132, 225.
>Front fog lamps:
see pages 73, 96.
rFog tail lamp:
see pages 73, 96.
PHeadlamp main beam:
see pages 14, 73, 95.
GLow windscreen washer fluid:
see page 73.
NWater in diesel fuel filter 3:
see pages 73, 194.
CChange engine oil 3:
see page 73.
NPreheating for diesel engines 3:
see pages 19, 73.
IDPF (Diesel particle filter) 3:
see pages 73, 135.
mCruise control 3:
see page 140.
SEngine oil level 3:
see page 73.
2Power steering:
see page 73.
aAnti-theft alarm system activation
without monitoring of passenger
compartment and vehicle tilt 3:
see page 28.
IEngine oil pressure:
see page 74.
pAlternator:
see page 74.
ZExhaust emissions:
see pages 74, 134.
0Winter program:
see pages 74, 117.

In brief16
Operating windscreen and
headlamp washer systems 3:
Pull lever towards steering wheel
6 Windscreen and he adlamp washer
systems - see page 93,
further information - see pages 199, 202,
205.
Tailgate wiper and washer
systems:
6 Tailgate wiper and washer systems -
see page 93,
further information - see pages 198, 199,
202, 205.
Heated rear window,
heated exterior mirrors 3:
6 Air conditioning - see page 109,
heated rear window, heated exterior
mirrors - see page 105.
Wipers on = Push lever forward
Wipers off = Pull lever back towards steering
wheel
Wash = Press and hold buttonPress Ü =On
Press Ü again = Off

Locks, doors, windows21
Locks, doors, windowsReplacement keys
The key is a constituent of the electronic
immobiliser. In case of loss, replacement
keys can be ordered from your Opel
Partner by quoting the key number and
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Once a new transmitter is coded, the lost
transmitter will not unlock your vehicle.
Ordering keys from an Opel Partner
guarantees problem-free operation of the
electronic immobiliser.
Keep spare key in a safe place.
Locks - see page 205.
Car Pass
The Car Pass contains all of the vehicle’s
data and should therefore not be kept in
the vehicle.
Have your Car Pass on hand when
consulting an Opel Partner.
Key with foldaway key section 3
Press button to extend. Press button to
retract; key section audibly engages.
Replacement keys .............................. 21
Car Pass............................................... 21
Key with foldaway key section
3...... 21
Electronic immobiliser......................... 22
Radio frequency remote control ....... 23
Central locking system ....................... 25
Tailgate ............................................... 26
Mechanical anti-theft locking system 3........................................... 27
Anti-theft alarm system 3................. 27
Child safety locks ................................ 30
Exterior mirrors.................................... 30
Interior mirror ...................................... 31
Electric windows.................................. 32
Sun visors............................................. 34
Slide/tilt sun roof 3............................. 34

Locks, doors, windows25
Central locking system
For front doors, rear doors, tailgate and
tank flap.
To lock:
Press button p on remote control
- or -
With the doors closed, press central locking
switch
m in driver’s door.
The central locking system can be
activated with the windows open.
Always ensure that the doors, bonnet,
tailgate, sun roof 3 and windows are
properly closed and that there are no
passengers left in the vehicle before
locking with the remote control. To unlock:
Press button
q on remote control
- or -
Press central locking switch
m in driver’s
door.
If no door is opened within approx.
30 seconds after the vehicle has been
unlocked via the remote control, the vehicle
is relocked automatically and anti-theft
alarm 3 is reactivated.
When button q is pressed, the instrument
panel illuminates for approx. 30 seconds or
until ignition switch is turned to the
ACC position. Central locking switch
mUse the central locking switch to lock or
unlock the doors, tailgate and tank flap
from inside the vehicle.
Press the right part of the switch to lock or
the left part of the switch to unlock.9 Warning
For safety reasons, the vehicle cannot be
locked or unlocked via the remote control
(and the anti-theft system 3 will not be
activated) if the key is in the ignition
switch.

Locks, doors, windows26
Tailgate
To unlock and open
Press button q on remote control
- or -
Press central locking switch
m in driver’s
door.
The tailgate is unlocked together with the
doors and can be opened by operating the
button above the license plate and lifting
the tailgate.
With the engine running, the tailgate will
only unlock when the hand brake is applied
or automatic transmission 3 is in P.
If the tailgate is open when the ignition is
switched on, tailg ate open control
indicator 1 illuminates in the instrument
panel. To close and lock
There is a handle on the inside of the
tailgate for closing the luggage
compartment.
Close tailgate by push
ing it down so it
latches securely. Ensure tailgate is fully
closed before driving.
To lock tailgate, together with the doors:
Press button p on remote control
- or -
Press central locking switch
m in driver’s
door.
If the ignition is switched on, the tailgate
open control indicator 1 extinguishes in
the instrument panel.
9 Warning
Ensure there are no obstructions and that
there is adequate clearance when
opening the tailgate.
Do not drive with tailgate open or ajar,
e.g. when transporting bulky objects,
since toxic exhaust gases could
penetrate the vehicle interior.
If driving with tailgat e open is necessary,
set fan to highest speed, open all air
vents, close windows and ensure air
recirculation mode is off, to allow entry of
outside air.

Locks, doors, windows27
Mechanical anti-theft locking
system 3
To lock:
All doors and the tailgate must be closed;
press button p on remote control again
within 3 seconds after locking
- or -
Turn key in driver's door lock towards rear
of vehicle again within 3 seconds after
locking, then turn it back to the vertical
position and remove.
Lock buttons on all doors are positioned
such that doors cannot be opened. To unlock
:
Press button q on remote control
- or -
Turn key in driver's d oor lock towards front
of vehicle, then turn it back to the vertical
position and remove.Anti-theft alarm system 3
The system monitors:
zFront and rear doors.
z Tailgate, bonnet.
z Ignition switch.
z Passenger compartment 3.
z Vehicle tilt, e.g. if it is raised 3.
z Siren power supply 3.
9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are people
in the vehicle. The doors cannot be
unlocked from inside.
9 Warning
Unlocking is not possible in any other
way, so keep spare key in a safe place.