2009 OPEL ANTARA weight

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Fuel
Designation
Engine oil
Grade
Viscosity
Tyre pressure
Tyre size for load of up to 4 persons for full load
Summer tyres FrontRear FrontRear
Winter tyres FrontRear FrontRear
Weights
Permissible Gross Vehicle Weight
– EC kerb weight
=L oa din g

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NotezChildren under 12 years or under 150 cm
tall should only travel in an appropriate
child safety seat.
z Never carry a child whilst travelling in the
vehicle. The child will become too heavy
to hold in the event of a collision.
z When transporting children, use a child
restraint system that is suitable for the
child's weight, age and height.
z Ensure that the child restraint system to
be installed is co mpatible with the
vehicle type.
z You should always observe the
instructions on in stallation and use
supplied with the child restraint system. z
Do not stick anything on the child
restraint systems and do not cover them
with any other materials.
z Only allow children to enter and exit the
vehicle at the side facing away from the
traffic.
z A child restraint system which has been
subjected to stress in an accident must
be replaced.
z When the child restraint system is not in
use, secure the seat with a seat belt or
remove it from the vehicle.
z The covers of the Opel child restraint
system can be wiped clean. The following Opel ch
ild restraint systems
have been approved for installation in your
Antara:
If child restraint systems of other
manufacture are to be installed, ensure
that they conform to the appropriate
safety regulations. Group, weight and age
class
1)
1)We recommend the use of each system
until the child reaches the upper
weight limit.
Opel
system
0
0+ From birth - 10 kg,
0 - 10 months
From birth - 13 kg,
0 - 2 years Baby Safe
I From 9 - 18 kg,
8 months - 4 years Duo ISOFIX
II
III From 15 - 25 kg,
3 years - 7 years
From 22 - 36 kg,
6 years - 12 years Kid

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Permissible options for fitting a child safety seat
Weight and age class On front passenger’s seatOn outboard rear
seats On centre rear seat
0:
up to 10 kg
or approx.
10 months XU, +X
0+:
up to 13 kg
or approx.
2 years XU, +X
I:
9 to 18 kg
or approx.
8 months to 4 years X U, +, ++ X
II:
15 to 25 kg
or approx.
3 to 7 years XUX
III:
22 to 36 kg
or approx.
6 to 12 years XUXU
= Universal suitability in conjunction
with the three-point seat belt.
+= Vehi cle seat with IS OFIX mo unting available. When mounting with
ISOFIX, only ISOFIX child restraint
systems that have been approved
for the vehicle may be used.
++= Vehicle seat with ISOFIX fixings available. For use of ISOFIX and
top tether fixings, universal ISOFIX
child restraint systems may be
used.
X = No child restraint system
permitted in this weight and age
class.
9 Warning
Disregard of these instructions may lead
to injuries or endanger life.

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ISOFIX child restraint systems 3
The instructions accompanying the ISOFIX
child restraint system are to be expressly
followed.
IL= Suitable for particular
ISOFIX child restraint
systems specified in the
list.
These ISOFIX systems are
of the ’vehicle-specific’,
’restricted’ or ’semi-
universal’ type.
IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX
forward-facing child
restraint systems of
universal category
approved for use in this
weight and age class.
X = No child restraint system
permitted in this weight
and age class. Size class Description
A - ISO/F3: Forward-facing
child restraint system for
children of maximum size in
the weight class 9 to 18 kg.
B - ISO/F2: Forward-facing child restraint system for
smaller children in the
weight class 9 to 18 kg.
B1 - ISO/F2X: Forward-facing child restraint system for
smaller children in the
weight class 9 to 18 kg.
C - ISO/R3: Rear-facing child restraint system for
children of maximum size in
the weight class up to 13 kg. D - ISO/R2: Rear-facing
child restraint system for
smaller children in the
weight class up to 13 kg.
E - ISO/R1: Rear-facing child restraint system for
young children in the
weight class up to 13 kg.

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Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child safety seat
Weight and age class Size classFixture On front passenger’s
seatOn outboard rear
seats On centre rear seat
0:
up to 10 kg
or approx.
10 months EI
SO /R 1X I L X
0+:
up to 13 kg
or approx.
2 years EI
SO /R 1X I L X
DI SO /R 2X I L X
CI SO /R 3X I L X
I:
9 to 18 kg
or approx.
8 months to
4 years DI
SO /R 2X I L X
CI SO /R 3X I L X
BI SO /F 2X I UF X
B1 ISO/F2X XIUF X
AI SO /F 3X I UF X

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zClose the luggage compartment cover to
prevent the objects from being reflected
in the rear window.
z If the backrests are not folded down
when transporting objects in the
luggage compartment, they must be
engaged in their upright position -
see page 41.
z Do not allow the load to protrude above
the upper edge of the rear seat
backrests, or if the rear seat backrests
have been folded down onto the seat
cushions, above the upper edge of the
front seat backrests.
z The warning triangle 3 and first aid kit 3
should always be freely accessible.
z No objects should be placed on the
luggage compartment cover or the
instrument panel. They are reflected in
the glass, obstruct the driver’s view and
will be thrown through the vehicle in the
event of heavy braking, for example.
z No objects should be stored in any of the
airbag inflation zones, as injuries may be
caused when the airbag is triggered. z
The load must not obstruct the operation
of the pedals, hand brake and gearshift
lever or hinder the freedom of movement
of the driver. Do not place any unsecured
objects in the interior.
z Bulky objects should not be transported
with the tailgate open or ajar, otherwise
poisonous exhaust fumes may enter the
vehicle.
z Weights, payload and roof load -
see page 221.
z Driving with a roof load (see also
page 127) increases the sensitivity of the
vehicle to crosswinds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle handling
owing to the higher centre of gravity of
the vehicle. Stowage compartments
Glove compartment
To open, pull handle upwards.
The glove compartment will illuminate
when opened.
The glove compartment partition can be
removed from its groove.
Store the partition in the groove on the far
left-hand side of the glove compartment.
Glove compartment cooling
3 -
see page 105.
9 Warning
Disregard of these instructions may lead
to injuries or endanger life. Vehicle
passengers must be informed
accordingly.
9 Warning
Do not drive with glove compartment
open; risk of injury in the event of heavy
braking or a collision.

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Fuels, refuelling
Fuel consumption
Optional equipment (e.g. wide tyres,
towing equipment) increases the kerb
weight and, in some cases, also the
permissible Gross Vehicle Weight.
This in turn increases fuel consumption and
reduces the maximum speed of the vehicle.
When the vehicle is new, there is increased
friction between the engine and
transmission components lasting for
several thousand kilometres. This also
increases fuel consumption. Fuel for petrol engines
Commercially available high-quality fuels
are suitable (see page 217). Fuel quality
has a decisive influence on the power
output, driveability and life of the engine.
The additives contained in the fuel play an
important role in this
regard. You should
therefore use only high-quality fuels
containing additives.
Petrol with too low an octane number can
cause pinking. Opel cannot be held liable
for resulting damage.
Petrol with a higher octane number can
always be used.
A dispensing pump for leaded fuel cannot
be inserted in the fuel tank of a vehicle that
must be operated on unleaded fuel only.
Use of petrol with an octane rating of 95
will ensure economical driving Fuel for diesel engines
Diesel engines must be operated only on
commercially available diesel fuel meeting
the specifications of DIN EN 590.
Marine diesel fuel, fuel oils, diesel fuels,
which are entirely or partially plant based
such as rape seed oil or bio-diesel,
Aquazole and similar diesel-water
emulsions must not be used.
The flow and filterability of diesel fuels are
insufficient at low temperatures, as a result
of crystallized paraffins.
Diesel fuels with improved low-
temperature properties are therefore
available on the market during the winter
months. Make sure that you use winter fuel
before the start of the cold weather
season.
Use of diesel fuels with manufacturer-
guaranteed winter properties eliminates
the need for additives.

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Dismounting the coupling ball bar
Unlock coupling ball bar and remove key.
Push lever to the left, towards the coupling
ball bar and turn it downwards. Pull
coupling ball bar out of coupling housing.
Remove any rust or dirt from area around
the coupling housing and coupling ball bar
connection before inserting sealing plug in
the hole.
Place the coupling ball bar in the bag
supplied, fasten it wi th the strap and stow
it below the floor cover in the luggage
compartment.
Do not use steam-jet cleaners or other
high-pressure cleaners to clean the
coupling ball bar.
Towing
Caravan/trailer loads1)
The permissible caravan/trailer loads are
vehicle-dependent and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded.
The actual caravan/trailer load is the
difference between the actual gross weight
of the caravan/trailer and the actual
coupling socket load with the caravan/
trailer coupled.
When the caravan/trailer load is being
checked, therefore, on ly the caravan/trailer
wheels - and not the jockey wheel - must be
standing on the weighing apparatus.
The permissible caravan/trailer loads for
your vehicle are given in the vehicle papers.
Unless otherwise stated , they are valid for
gradients up to max. 12%.
The permissible caravan/trailer load should
be fully utilized only by drivers who are
adequately experienced in towing large
caravans/trailers.
The permitted caravan/trailer load applies
up to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sea level. Since engine power decreases as altitude
increases because of the air becoming
thinner, therefore reducing climbing ability,
it may not be possible for permissible trailer
loads to be fully utilized in mountainous
territory.
The permitted towing weight decreases by
10% for every 1000 metres of additional
altitude.
The towing weight does not have to be
reduced when driving on roads with slight
inclines (less than 8%, e.g. on motorways).
The actual caravan/trailer load plus the
actual Gross Vehicle Weight must not
exceed the maximum permitted towing
weight. For example, if the permitted Gross
Vehicle Weight is utilised, the caravan/
trailer load must only
be used until the
maximum permitted towing weight is
reached.
The maximum permitted towing weight is
shown on the vehicle id entification plate -
see page 215.
1)Observe national regulations.