2015 VAUXHALL ANTARA tailgate

176Vehicle 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.
Wheel changing 3 186.
Spare wheel 3 189.
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 69.
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.
Tyre repair kit 3 183.
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 139. 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 3 189.
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

Vehicle care1839Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
They must be fitted to the tyres
symmetrically in order to achieve a
concentric fit.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 15 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre chains are permitted only on
16 inch wheels. We recommend you consult a workshop.
If the use of tyre chains is required
after suffering a flat front tyre, fit the
temporary spare wheel on the rear
axle and transfer one of the rear
wheels to the front axle.
General
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit
Minor damage to the tyre tread or
sidewall can be repaired with the tyre
repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
is at the tyre's sidewall near the rim
cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.
In vehicles with a tyre repair kit, there may not be a jack and vehicle tool kit.
Vehicle tools 3 175.
Temporary spare wheel 3 189.9 Warning
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
3 137 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.

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Front arm position of the lifting
platform centrically under the recess
of the sill.
Spare wheel
Temporary spare wheel
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare
wheel.
The temporary spare wheel is
designed for use on your vehicle only.
If mounting a spare wheel which is
different from the other wheels, this
wheel might be classified as a
temporary spare wheel and the
corresponding speed limits apply,
even though no label indicates this.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
check the applicable speed limit.
Use of the temporary spare wheel
could affect driveability, particularly if
using winter tyres. Have the defective
tyre renewed as soon as possible and
have the wheel balanced and fitted to the vehicle.Caution
The use of a spare wheel that issmaller than the other wheels or in
combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.The temporary spare wheel is located in 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 3 175.
Remove the retainer by rotating it
anticlockwise and remove temporary
spare wheel from the spare wheel
well.

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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 cleaner and 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.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.

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T
Tachometer ................................. 80
Tailgate ......................................... 23
Tailgate open ............................... 91
Tail lights ................................... 165
Technical data ............................ 205
Three-point seat belt .................... 42
Tools .......................................... 175
Top-tether fastening eyes ............55
Tow bar....................................... 147
Towing ................................ 147, 192
Towing another vehicle .............193
Towing a trailer ........................... 148
Towing equipment .....................149
Towing the vehicle .....................192
Trailer coupling ........................... 147
Trailer indicator ............................ 91
Trailer stability assist .................151
Trailer towing ............................. 148
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display ...........81, 130
Tread depth ............................... 182
Trip computer in Board-Info- Display ................................... 101
Trip computer in Graphic-Info- Display or Colour-Info-Display 103
Trip odometer .............................. 80
Turn and lane-change signals ...109
Turn signal ................................... 84Tyre chains ................................ 183
Tyre changing ............................. 186
Tyre designations ......................177
Tyre pressure ....................100, 178
Tyre pressure monitoring system ....................... 89, 100, 178
Tyre pressures ........................... 210
Tyre repair kit ............................. 183
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 182
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 87, 143
Underseat storage .......................57
Upholstery, cleaning ...................196
Upshift ......................................... 86
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 158
Vehicle checks............................ 153
Vehicle data ................................ 202
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 213
Vehicle dimensions .................... 207
Vehicle Identification Number ....200
Vehicle jack ................................ 175
Vehicle security ............................ 24
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 152
Vehicle tools ............................... 175Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 207
Ventilation ................................... 115
W
Warning chimes .........................100
Warning lights ............................... 80
Warning triangle .......................... 70
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 157
Washing the vehicle ...................194
Welcome lighting ........................113
Wheel changing .........................186
Wheel covers ............................. 182
Wheels and tyres .......................177
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........74
Winter tyres ............................... 177
Wiper blade replacement ..........161
X Xenon headlights .......................163