2014 VAUXHALL ANTARA tailgate

174Vehicle care
To remove the jack and vehicle tools,open the tailgate.
Push both levers on the floor cover
towards the handle and pull up the
cover by the handle.
Where present, hang the hook to the
upper part of the tailgate opening.
Remove wing bolt from the jack by
rotating it anticlockwise and remove
the jack and wheel wrench bag.
Remove straps holding the bag
containing the wheel wrench.
Remove wheel wrench from the bag.
Vehicles with tyre repair kit
In vehicles with a tyre repair kit, there may not be a jack and vehicle tool kit.
The tyre repair kit is in a storage
compartment below the floor cover in the load compartment.

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To remove the tyre repair kit, open thetailgate and pull the floor cover handle
upwards 3 68.
Caution
Do not allow objects to protrude
above the top of the rear floor
storage compartment, to avoid
damage to the storage area and
the load compartment floor.
Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb
when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Winter tyres Winter tyres improve driving safety attemperatures below 7 °C and shouldtherefore be fitted on all wheels.
Tyres of size 215/70 R 16 are
recommended as winter tyres.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.
If winter tyres are installed that have
not been approved for your vehicle,
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system performance may be affected3 137. Seek the assistance of a
workshop regarding availability of
approved winter tyres.
If winter tyres are in use, the
temporary spare wheel may still be
fitted with a summer tyre. Vehicle
driveability could be affected,
especially on slippery road surfaces.
Spare wheel 3 185.
Tyre designations E.g. 235/65 R 17 104 H235=Tyre width, in mm65=Cross-section ratio (tyre
height to tyre width), %R=Belt type: RadialRF=Type: RunFlat17=Wheel diameter, in inches104=Load index e.g. 91 is
equivalent to 618 kgH=Speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q=up to 100 mphS=up to 112 mphT=up to 118 mphH=up to 130 mph

180Vehicle care9Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the electrical parking brake
3 136 and engage first gear, reverse
gear or P.
The tyre repair kit is in a storage
compartment below the floor cover in the load compartment.
To remove the tyre repair kit, open the
tailgate.
Pull the floor cover handle upwards
3 68.
Vehicle tools 3 173.
Caution
Do not allow objects to protrude
above the top of the rear floor
storage compartment, to avoid
damage to the storage area and
the load compartment floor.
1. Release the sealant filler hose 1
and the power plug 2.
2. Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.
Screw the sealant filler hose onto
the tyre valve.
3. Connect the power plug to the power outlet. Unplug all items
from other power outlets.
4. Switch on ignition. To avoid discharging the battery, werecommend running the engine.
5. Turn the selector switch anticlockwise to the sealant ＋
air position.

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The temporary spare wheel is locatedin the load compartment below the
floor cover and is secured with a
screw-in retainer.
Push both levers on the floor cover
towards the handle and pull up the
cover by the handle. Hang the hook
to the upper part of the tailgate
opening.
Vehicle tools 3 173.
Remove the retainer by rotating it
anticlockwise and remove temporary
spare wheel from the spare wheel
well.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not
use for a long period of time.
When the temporary spare wheel is
fitted, do not take the vehicle through an automatic vehicle wash with guide
rails. The temporary spare wheel may get caught on the rails, causing
damage to the tyre, wheel and other
vehicle parts.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre chains 3 179.
Directional tyres
Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
■ Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed as soon
as possible and have the wheel
balanced and fitted to the vehicle.■ Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
■ Drive particularly carefully on wet and snow-covered road surfaces.9 Warning
Storing a jack, a wheel or other
equipment in the load
compartment could cause injury if they are not fixed in place
properly. During a sudden stop or
a collision, loose equipment could
cause personal injury or damage
to the vehicle.
Always store the jack and vehicle
tools in their respective storage
compartments and secure them properly.
Always place the damaged wheel
in the load compartment, secured
in the spare wheel well with the
screw-in retainer.

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If using a car wash, comply with the
car wash manufacturer's instructions.
The windscreen wiper and rear
window wiper must be switched off.
Remove antenna and external
accessories such as roof racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
When cleaning with a high-pressure
jet cleaner, ensure a minimum
distance of 30 cm when working
around the tailgate to prevent
unintended unlocking.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.
Windows and windscreen wiper blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleanerand insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window,
make sure the heating element inside
is not damaged.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Sunroof
Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the sunroof.

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NNew vehicle running-in ..............122
Number plate light .....................164
O Object detection systems ...........141
Octane rating .............................. 202
Odometer ..................................... 79
Oil ............................................... 152
Oil, engine .......................... 195, 199
Oil life monitor............................... 88
Outside temperature ....................75
Overrun cut-off ........................... 124
P Parking ................................ 17, 126
Parking assist ............................ 141
Parking brake ....................... 85, 136
Parking lights ............................. 109
Particulate filter ........................... 127
Performance .............................. 203
Performing work ........................151
Pollen filter ................................. 120
Power outlets .......................... 57, 77
Power seat adjustment .................37
Power steering ............................. 86 Power steering fluid ....................154
Power windows ............................ 29
Preheating ................................... 87
Puncture ..................................... 182R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 209
Radio remote control ...................19
Rain sensor .................................. 73
Reading lights ............................ 111
Rear carrier system ......................57
Rear floor storage cover ..............68
Rear fog light ............................... 90
Rear fog lights ........................... 109
Rear seats ............................. 38, 39
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 75
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 195, 199
Reduced engine power ................89
Refuelling ................................... 144
Remote control ............................. 19
Reversing lights .........................109
Roof .............................................. 31
Roof load ...................................... 70
Roof rack ..................................... 70
S
Safety belts ................................... 40
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 35 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder ..................41, 83
Seat belts ..................................... 40
Seat folding .................................. 36Seat heating ................................. 38
Seat position ................................ 34
Selector lever ............................. 129
Service ............................... 120, 194
Service display ......................80, 88
Service information ....................194
Service vehicle soon .................... 84
Side airbag system ......................47
Sidelights .................................... 105
Side turn signal lights ................164
Spare wheel ............................... 185
Speedometer ............................... 79
Speed warning.............................. 90
Starting and operating ................122
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................123
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 72
Steering wheel controls ...............72
Stop-start system........................ 124
Storage ......................................... 55
Storage compartments .................55
Sunglasses storage .....................56
Sunroof ........................................ 31
Sunvisor lights ........................... 112
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 79
Tailgate ......................................... 22

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Tailgate open ............................... 90
Tail lights ................................... 163
Technical data ............................ 202
Three-point seat belt .................... 41
Tools .......................................... 173
Top-tether fastening eyes ............54
Tow bar....................................... 146
Towing ................................ 146, 188
Towing another vehicle .............190
Towing a trailer ........................... 146
Towing equipment .....................147
Towing the vehicle .....................188
Trailer coupling ........................... 146
Trailer indicator ............................ 90
Trailer stability assist .................149
Trailer towing ............................. 146
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display ...........80, 128
Tread depth ............................... 178
Trip computer in Board-Info- Display ................................... 100
Trip computer in Graphic-Info- Display or Colour-Info-Display 101
Trip odometer .............................. 79
Turn and lane-change signals ...108
Turn signal ................................... 83
Tyre chains ................................ 179
Tyre changing ............................. 182
Tyre designations ......................175Tyre pressure ...................... 99, 176
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 99, 176
Tyre pressures ........................... 207
Tyre repair kit ............................. 179
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 178
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 86, 141Underseat storage .......................57
Upholstery, cleaning ...................192
Upshift ......................................... 85
Using this manual ..........................3
V
Vehicle battery ........................... 156
Vehicle checks............................ 151
Vehicle data ................................ 199
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 208
Vehicle dimensions .................... 204
Vehicle Identification Number ....197
Vehicle jack ................................ 173
Vehicle security ............................ 23
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 150
Vehicle tools ............................... 173
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 204
Ventilation ................................... 114W
Warning chimes ........................... 98
Warning lights ............................... 79
Warning triangle .......................... 69
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 155
Washing the vehicle ...................190
Welcome lighting ........................112
Wheel changing .........................182
Wheel covers ............................. 179
Wheels and tyres .......................175
Windows ....................................... 29
Windscreen................................... 29
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........73
Winter tyres ............................... 175
Wiper blade replacement ..........159
X Xenon headlights .......................161