2014 OPEL ANTARA check transmission fluid

In brief17
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<=higher gear]=lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the foot brake is applied. To engage
P or R, push the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 129.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 176,
3 207.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 153.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 27, 3 35,
3 42.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position ACC
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ manual transmission in neutral
■ operate clutch and brake pedals ■ automatic transmission in P or N
■ do not accelerate
■ diesel engines: turn key to ON for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes
■ turn key to START and release
Starting the engine 3 124.

Driving and operating135
Towing the vehicle 3 188.
Driving through water
Do not exceed the maximum wading
depth 3 204.
Check the depth of water: choose the
lowest entry and departure angles
before entering. Maintain a steady
engine speed, to help prevent water
from entering the exhaust system, but do not exceed 5 km/h, to avoid
splashing the water.
Drive with the flow wherever possible,
not against it. If you have to drive
against the flow, try to drive at an
angle to it, so that the leading corner
of the vehicle will help deflect water
from the engine compartment. Avoid
splashing the water - if the ignition
system becomes wet, the engine may
stall.
Avoid water entering the air intake
system. If water enters the air intake
system, engine seizure with severe
costly damage may result.
Test the brakes after leaving the
water - wet brakes are less effective
than dry ones. Perform the serviceoperations for wading , involving
checks for water contamination, at
the earliest opportunity.
Service checks after wading
Check for the ingress of water into the following:
■ Brake fluid reservoir
■ Air cleaner element
■ Engine
■ Transmission
■ Axles
■ Interior of vehicle
Renew any lubricating oil or hydraulic
fluid that has a milky appearance,
indicating contamination with water.
Cleaning
Clean the vehicle thoroughly and as
soon as possible after driving off-
road.
Do not let mud remain dry on any part
of the vehicle as it becomes abrasive
and can damage paint, glass, seals,
bearings and brake components. If
left to build up, mud can seriously
affect the airflow through and overmechanical components and cause
localised overheating and failure of
parts, especially in the engine
compartment.
Ensure the radiator core and the area between the radiator and intercooler/
oil cooler (where installed) is cleaned, to maintain proper cooling air flow.
Check the radiator and cooler cores
for blockage (sand, silt etc.).
Check the tyre treads.
Clean and check the mechanical
parts of the vehicle, particularly the following areas:
■ Driveshafts, including sealing bellows
■ Front brake calipers, pads and discs
■ Front suspension
■ Clutch fork sealing bellows
■ Rear brake calipers, pads and discs
■ Rear suspension
■ Fuel tank and underguard
■ Breathers, axles and fuel tank
■ Load sensing valve

214
Tailgate open ............................... 91
Tail lights ................................... 164
Technical data ............................ 202
Three-point seat belt .................... 42
Tools .......................................... 173
Top-tether fastening eyes ............55
Tow bar....................................... 147
Towing ................................ 147, 188
Towing another vehicle .............190
Towing a trailer ........................... 147
Towing equipment .....................148
Towing the vehicle .....................188
Trailer coupling ........................... 147
Trailer indicator ............................ 91
Trailer stability assist .................150
Trailer towing ............................. 147
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display ...........81, 129
Tread depth ............................... 178
Trip computer in Board-Info- Display ................................... 101
Trip computer in Graphic-Info- Display or Colour-Info-Display 102
Trip odometer .............................. 80
Turn and lane-change signals ...109
Turn signal ................................... 84
Tyre chains ................................ 179
Tyre changing ............................. 182
Tyre designations ......................175Tyre pressure ....................100, 176
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 100, 176
Tyre pressures ........................... 207
Tyre repair kit ............................. 179
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 178
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 87, 142
Underseat storage .......................58
Upholstery, cleaning ...................192
Upshift .......................................... 86
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 157
Vehicle checks............................ 152
Vehicle data ................................ 199
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 208
Vehicle dimensions .................... 204
Vehicle Identification Number ....197
Vehicle jack ................................ 173
Vehicle security ............................ 24
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 151
Vehicle tools ............................... 173
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 204
Ventilation ................................... 115W
Warning chimes ........................... 99
Warning lights ............................... 80
Warning triangle .......................... 70
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 156
Washing the vehicle ...................190
Welcome lighting ........................113
Wheel changing .........................182
Wheel covers ............................. 179
Wheels and tyres .......................175
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........74
Winter tyres ............................... 175
Wiper blade replacement ..........160
X
Xenon headlights .......................162