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6In briefIn briefInitial drive informationVehicle unlocking
Press button q to unlock the doors
and load compartment. Open the
doors by pulling the handles. To open
the tailgate, operate button above
number plate.
Radio remote control 3 19, Central
locking system 3 20, Load
compartment 3 22.
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat position 3 34, Seat adjustment
3 35.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
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In brief9Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Interior mirror 3 28, Automatic anti-
dazzle interior mirror 3 29.
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust it.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 27,
Electric adjustment 3 27, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 27, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 28.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Airbag system 3 43, Ignition
positions 3 123.
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In brief11
1Side air vents .....................119
2 Fixed air vents .................... 120
3 High beam .......................... 106
Headlight flash ...................106
Turn and lane-change
signals ................................ 108
Exit lighting ......................... 112
Parking lights .....................109
Cruise control ....................... 90
4 Remote control on
steering wheel ......................72
Trip computer .....................100
5 Horn ..................................... 73
6 Instruments .......................... 79
7 Windscreen wiper and
washer system, headlight
washer system .....................73
Rear window wiper and
washer system .....................758Info-Display .......................... 93
Check control, tyre
pressure monitoring
system ................................ 176
Trip computer .....................100
9 Centre air vents .................. 119
10 Hazard warning flashers ....107
Parking assist ..................... 141
Electronic Stability Control . 137
Descent control system ...... 138
Status LED for anti-theft
alarm system ........................ 24
Folding exterior mirrors ........27
Eco button for stop/start
system ................................. 124
11 Infotainment system .............10
12 Front passenger airbag ........46
13 Status LEDs for front
passenger airbag .................48
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............41
14 Glovebox .............................. 5515Fuse box ............................ 170
16 Climate control system ....... 114
17 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............123
18 Accelerator pedal ...............122
19 Driver airbag ........................ 46
20 Brake pedal ........................ 135
21 Clutch pedal ....................... 122
22 Steering wheel adjustment ..72
23 Bonnet release ...................152
24 Coin storage ......................... 56
25 Card holder .......................... 56
26 Light switch ........................ 105
Automatic light control .......105
Instrument illumination .......110
Rear fog light ...................... 109
Front fog lights ...................108
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 106
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12In briefExterior lighting
Turn light switch
AUTO=Automatic light control:
Headlights are switched
on and off automatically.7=Off (or deactivation of
automatic light control)8=Sidelights9=Headlights
Press button
>=Front fog lightsr=Rear fog light
Lighting 3 105.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beamheadlight
flash=pull leverhigh
beam=push leverlow beam=pull lever back towards steering wheel
Automatic light control 3 105, High
beam 3 106, Headlight flash 3 106.
Turn and lane-change signalsright=lever upleft=lever down
Turn and lane-change signals
3 108, Parking lights 3 109.
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![VAUXHALL ANTARA 2014 Owners Manual 16In brief
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 VAUXHALL ANTARA 2014 Owners Manual 16In brief
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
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16In brief
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 3 128.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 176,
3 207.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 152.
■ 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 34,
3 41.
■ 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 3 123.
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Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ shift the selector lever to N
■ release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 124.
Parking
■ Always apply the electrical parking brake.
Pull switch m.
For maximum force, e.g. parking with a trailer or on inclines, pull
switch m twice.
■ Switch off the engine and turn the ignition key to position LOCK, push
key into ignition switch and remove.
Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, depress foot brake
and shift into P before pushing key
into ignition switch and removing.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or
move the selector lever to P before
switching off the ignition. On an
uphill slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,
engage reverse gear or move the
selector lever to P before switchingoff the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle with button p on
the radio remote control 3 20.
Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 24.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Close windows and sunroof.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switched
off 3 151.
■ After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate the engine briefly at a low load or
run in neutral for approx.
1 or 2 minutes, before switching off in order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 18, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 150.
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34Seats, restraints
Stow head restraints securely in load
compartment.
Active head restraintsIn the event of a rear-end impact, the
active head restraints automatically
tilt forwards. Thus the head is
supported so that the risk of whiplash injury is reduced.
Notice
Do not attach objects or components
that are not approved for your
vehicle to the head restraints. These
affect the protective effect of the
head restraints and can be propelled through the vehicle in an
uncontrolled manner if the driver
brakes hard or an accident occurs.
Notice
Approved accessories may only be
attached if the seat is not in use.Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
■ Sit with buttocks as far back against
the backrest as possible. Adjust the distance between the seat and the
pedals so that legs are slightly
angled when pressing the pedals.
Slide the front passenger seat as
far back as possible.
■ Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to easily reach the
steering wheel with arms slightly bent. Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do not
angle the backrest too far back. We recommend a maximum rake of
approximately 25°.
■ Adjust the steering wheel 3 72.
■ Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of all display instruments.
There should be at least one hand
of clearance between head and the
roof frame. Your thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without pressing
into it.
■ Adjust the head restraint 3 33.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 41.
■ Adjust the lumbar support so that it
supports the natural shape of the
spine.
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Seats, restraints35Seat adjustment9Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
9 Warning
Never store any objects under the
seats.
Drive only with engaged seats andbackrests.
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the backrest to
engage audibly.
Do not lean on the seat backrest
whilst adjusting it.