2015 VAUXHALL ANTARA Owner's Manual

In brief15Climate controlHeated rear window, heatedexterior mirrors
Heating is operated by pressing the
R Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 32, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 29.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Air distribution to V (or l).
Cooling A/C (or n) and air
recirculation 4 are switched on
automatically to improve defrosting
efficiency (air recirculation 4 is
automatically switched off in vehicles
with electronic climate control).
Set temperature to highest level.
Set fan speed to highest level.
Switch on heated rear window RÜ .
Close centre air vents, open side air
vents and direct them towards the
door windows.
Climate control system 3 115.

16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 134.
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 3 130.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 178,
3 210.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 154.
■ 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 28, 3 35,
3 42.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

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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.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill 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 3 125.
Parking9 Warning
■ Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply the electrical parking brake.
Pull switch m.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 86.
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.

18In briefFor 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 switching off the ignition. Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
■ Close windows and sunroof.
■ Lock the vehicle with button p on
the radio remote control 3 21.
■ Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 25.
■ The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 3 153.
■ 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 19, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 152.

Keys, doors and windows19Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 19
Doors ........................................... 23
Vehicle security ............................ 24
Exterior mirrors ............................ 28
Interior mirrors ............................. 29
Windows ...................................... 30
Roof ............................................. 32Keys, locks
Keys Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 194.
Lock cylinders
Designed to free-wheel if they are
forcefully rotated without the correct
key or if the correct key is not fully
inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with
the correct key until its slot is vertical, remove key and then re-insert it. If the
cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key through 180° and repeat operation.Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Car Pass The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this vehicle data is needed
in order to perform certain operations.

20Keys, doors and windowsRadio remote control
Used to operate:■ Central locking system
■ Anti-theft locking system
■ Anti-theft alarm system
The radio remote control has a range of approx. 6 metres. This range can
be affected by external influences.
The hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, it may be due to the following:
■ Range exceeded.
■ Battery voltage too low.
■ Frequent, repeated operation of the
radio remote control while not in
range, which will require
reprogramming. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
■ Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Unlocking 3 21.
Radio remote control battery replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type CR2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit.

Keys, doors and windows21
Key with fixed key sectionOpen the unit with a small screwdriver in the notch on the cover. Replace the
battery (battery type CR2032), paying
attention to the installation position.
Close the unit.
Central locking system Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling
the handle once more opens the door.
Notice
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.Unlocking
Press button q.
Notice
If no door is opened within
5 minutes after the vehicle has been unlocked, the vehicle is relocked
automatically (and the anti-theft
alarm is reactivated).
When button q is pressed, the
instrument panel illuminates for
approx. 30 seconds or until ignition
switch is turned to position ACC.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment, fuel
filler flap, bonnet, windows and
sunroof.
Press button p.
The central locking system can be
activated with the windows open.

22Keys, doors and windows
Notice
For safety reasons, the vehicle
cannot be locked or unlocked via the remote control (and the anti-theft
systems will not be activated) if the
key is in the ignition switch.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system
will not work.
Unlocking the tailgate
Press button q.
The tailgate is unlocked together with the doors.
With the engine running, the tailgate
will only unlock when the electrical
parking brake is applied or automatic
transmission is in position P.
Central locking buttons Locks or unlocks all doors, the load
compartment and fuel filler flap from
the passenger compartment.
Press left part of switch m to lock.
Press right part of switch m to unlock.
When the key is in the ignition switch,
locking is only possible if all doors are closed.
Fault in radio remote control
system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. Switch on
the ignition and press the left part of
central locking switch m to unlock all
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap.
Locking
Manually lock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock.
Child locks