2014 VAUXHALL ANTARA tow bar

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.

146Driving and operatingTrailer hitch
General information
The coupling ball bar is kept in a bag,
fastened with a strap and is stowed
below the floor cover in the load
compartment.
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
Control indicator á illuminates in the
instrument cluster when a trailer is
connected to the vehicle 3 90.
Driving characteristics and
towing tips In the case of trailers with brakes,
attach the break-away stopping cable
to the eye - not to the coupling ball
bar.If no eye is available, loop cable
around coupling ball bar. Ensure
cable is crossed under the vertical
coupling socket to ensure the trailer
nose cannot drop to the ground if it
becomes separated from the trailer
hitch. Do not allow the cable to drag
along the ground and always allow
enough slack to permit full turning.
Follow the instructions supplied with
the towing equipment.
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to reduce snaking movements. For trailers with
low driving stability, the use of a
friction-type stabiliser is strongly
recommended.
Do not drive faster than 50 mph, even
in countries where higher speeds are
permitted. When driving uphill, do not drive faster than 20 mph in 1st gear,
or 30 mph in 2nd gear.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 207.
Trailer towing Trailer loads
The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle-dependent and engine-
dependent maximum values which
must not be exceeded. The actual
trailer load is the difference between
the actual gross weight of the trailer
and the actual coupling socket load
with the trailer coupled.
When the trailer load is being
checked, therefore, only the trailer
wheels - and not the jockey wheel -
must be standing on the weighing
apparatus.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12 %.

Driving and operating147
The permitted 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 due to the air
becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross
train weight also decreases by 10 % for every 1000 metres of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than 8 %, e.g. motorways).
The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 198.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load (80 kg) is specified on
the towing equipment identification
plate and in the vehicle documents.
Always aim for the maximum load,especially in the case of heavy
trailers. The vertical coupling load
should never fall below 25 kg.
When measuring the vertical coupling load, ensure the drawbar of the
loaded trailer is at the same height as
it will be when the trailer is coupled
with the towing vehicle loaded. This is
particularly important for trailers with
tandem axle.
Rear axle load When the trailer is coupled and the
towing vehicle is fully loaded
(including all occupants), the
permissible rear axle load (see
identification plate or vehicle
documents) must not be exceeded.
National regulations regarding
maximum speeds for vehicles towing a trailer must be observed.Towing equipmentCaution
When operating without a trailer,
remove the coupling ball bar.
Towing equipment with
detachable coupling ball bar The coupling ball bar is kept in a bag,
fastened with a strap and is stowed
below the floor cover in the load
compartment.
Fitting the coupling ball bar

148Driving and operating
Remove sealing plug from the hole for
the coupling ball bar and stow it in the load compartment.
Confirm that the colour marking on
the lever is red.
Inserting the coupling ball bar
Insert the coupling ball bar into the
coupling housing and push firmly
downwards until the coupling ball bar
audibly engages. If it does not
engage, repeat fitting procedure.
Do not swing the coupling ball bar to
the left or right, or upwards and
downwards, to avoid disrupting
correct fitting.
Lock coupling ball bar by turning the supplied key in the lock cylinder of the coupling ball bar. Remove key.
Check that the coupling ball bar is
correctly attached:
■ Green marking must be visible on lever.
■ Coupling ball bar must be seated firmly in coupling housing.
Coupling ball bar must be locked and key must be removed.

Driving and operating1499Warning
Towing a trailer is permitted only
when the coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bar
cannot be properly attached, seek the assistance of a workshop.
Eye for break-away stopping cable
In the case of trailers with brakes,
attach the break-away stopping cable
to the eye - not to the coupling ball
bar.
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 with the strap and
stow it below the floor cover in the
load compartment.
Do not use steam-jet cleaners or
other high-pressure cleaners to clean
the coupling ball bar.
Trailer stability assist If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle/trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking ceases. While system is working keep steering wheel as still as possible.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) is a
function of the Electronic Stability
Control 3 137.

192Vehicle care
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage Rectify minor paintwork damage with
a touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Towing equipment Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Rear carrier system Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system once
in a while if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of heavy soiling, use leather care.The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.

Technical data207Tyre pressuresUp to full loadUp to full load ECOTrailer towingEngineTyresfrontrearfrontrearfrontrear[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])All215/70 R 16 5)
,
235/65 R 17,
235/55 R 18,
235/50 R 19240/2.4 (35)240/2.4 (35)260/2.6 (38)260/2.6 (38)240/2.4 (35)280/2.8 (41)T 155/90 R 16 6)
(Temporary spare)420/4.2 (60)420/4.2 (60)––420/4.2 (60)420/4.2 (60)5) Spare wheel or winter tyres.
6) Spare wheel only.

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Centre high-mounted brakelight.................................. 109, 164
Change engine oil .......................88
Changing tyre and wheel size ...178
Charging system .......................... 83
Check control................................ 99
Child locks ................................... 21
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 51
Child restraints.............................. 50
Child restraint systems ................50
Cleaning the vehicle ...................190
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems .............114
Clock ............................................ 76
Clutch fluid ................................. 156
Coin storage ................................. 56
Console box.................................. 57
Console net .................................. 56
Control indicators.......................... 80
Control of the vehicle .................122
Controls ........................................ 72
Controls in steering wheel ............72
Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............195
Coupling ball bar ........................147
Cruise control ...................... 90, 140
Cupholders .................................. 55
Curtain airbag system .................. 48D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Daytime running lights ...............107
Declaration of conformity ............208
Descent control system .......86, 138
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 158
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......159
Diesel particle filter .........84, 87, 127
Door open .................................... 90
Doors ............................................ 22
Drain fuel filter ............................. 89
Drink holders ................................ 55
Driver assistance systems ..........140
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 146
Driving hints ................................ 122
E
Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical parking brake .......85, 136
Electrical parking brake fault .......85
Electrical system......................... 165
Electronic climate control system 116
Electronic driving programmes ..130
Electronic Stability Control ..86, 137
Electronic Stability Control off ...... 87
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......151
Engine compartment fuse box ...167
Engine coolant ........................... 153Engine coolant temperature ........87
Engine data ............................... 202
Engine exhaust .......................... 127
Engine identification ...................198
Engine oil ................... 152, 195, 199
Engine oil life monitor ...................88
Engine oil pressure ......................87
Entry lighting .............................. 112
Event data recorders ..................208
Exhaust gases ............................ 127
Exit lighting ................................ 112
Exterior care .............................. 190
Exterior lighting ....................12, 105
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F
Fault ........................................... 131
Fire extinguisher ........................... 69
First aid kit ................................... 69
Fixed air vents ........................... 120
Flex-Fix system ............................ 57
Fog light ....................................... 89
Fog lights .................... 108, 109, 162
Folding mirrors ............................. 27
Front airbag system .....................46
Front fog lights ........................... 108
Front passenger seat undertray ...57
Front seats.................................... 34
Front storage ............................... 56
Fuel............................................. 143