2017.5 OPEL ANTARA ignition

28Keys, doors and windowslights flash simultaneously. The
number and duration of alarm signals are stipulated by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by
pressing any button of the radio
remote control or manually unlocking
the driver's door with the ignition key.
The anti-theft alarm system is
deactivated at the same time.
Immobiliser
The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch.
Control indicator d illuminates in the
instrument cluster when the ignition is switched on, then extinguishes. If d
remains illuminated when the ignition
is on, there is a fault in the system; the
engine cannot be started. Switch off
the ignition and remove key, wait
approx. 2 seconds and then repeat
the start attempt.
If the control indicator remains
illuminated, attempt to start the
engine using the spare key and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 22,
3 26.
Control indicator d 3 90.Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the switch to left (L) or right
(R) . Then swivel the control to adjust
the mirror.

Keys, doors and windows29Folding mirrors
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure tothe mirror housing.
Manual folding
Press lightly on the outside of the
mirror housing to fold in the exterior
mirrors.
Electric folding
With ignition switch in positions ACC
or ON , press n and both exterior
mirrors will fold in.
Press n again - both exterior mirrors
return to their original position.
If an electrically folded mirror is
manually extended, pressing n will
only electrically extend the other
mirror. Pressing n again folds both
mirrors back in.
Fold mirrors back to the driving
position before driving the vehicle.
Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing RÜ . LED
illuminates in the button.
Heating works with the key in ignition
switch positions ACC or ON and is
switched off automatically after a
short time.
To avoid discharging the battery,
operate only with the engine running. Do not operate when you are juststarting the vehicle, or if there is a
build up of snow or ice on the exterior
mirrors.

Keys, doors and windows31Windows
Windscreen
Heat-reflecting windscreen
The heat-reflecting windscreen has a
coating which reflects solar radiation. Also data signals, e.g. from toll
stations, might be reflected.
The marked areas of the windscreen
behind the interior mirror are not
covered with the coating. Devices for
electronic data recording and fee
payment must be attached in these
areas. Otherwise data recording
malfunctions may occur.
Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror. Otherwise the detection zone
of the sensor could be restricted.
Power windows9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
If there are children on the rear seats, switch on the child safety
system for the power windows.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Power windows can be operated:
● with ignition on,
● within 10 minutes of switching ignition off.
After switching off the ignition,
window operation is disabled when
the driver's door is opened.
Operate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling to close.
For incremental operation: Push or
pull switch briefly.
For automatic opening or closing:
Push or pull switch for longer.
Window moves up or down
automatically with safety function
enabled. To stop movement, operate
the switch once more in the same
direction.

32Keys, doors and windowsAdditional switches are located in thefront passenger's door and the reardoors. The rear windows do not open
fully.
Safety function
If the window glass encounters
resistance above the middle of the
window during automatic closing, it is
immediately stopped and opened again.
Override safety function
In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, pull the relevant window switch several times until thewindow is closed. The window moves
up with the safety function disabled.Child safety system for rear
windows
Press z to deactivate rear door
power windows. To reactivate, press
z again.
With the child safety system on, rear
door windows can only be operated via the switches in the driver's door.
Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Heated rear window
Operated by pressing RÜ . LED
illuminates in the button.
Heating works with the key in ignition
switch positions ACC or ON and is
switched off automatically after a
short time.
To avoid discharging the battery,
operate only with the engine running. Do not operate when you are juststarting the vehicle, or if there is a
build up of snow or ice on the rear
window.

34Keys, doors and windowsGeneral hints
Function standby
The sunroof can be operated:
● with ignition on,
● within 10 minutes of switching ignition off,
After switching off the ignition,
sunroof operation is disabled when
driver's door is opened.

40Seats, restraintsHeating
Adjust heating to the desired setting
by pressing ß for the respective seat
one or more times with the ignition
switch set to ACC or ON . The control
indicator in the button indicates the
setting.
To deactivate heating, set the heating level to its lowest setting and press
ß . The control indicator in the button
will extinguish.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
If temperature continues to rise, turn
seat heating off and seek the
assistance of a workshop.Rear seats
Backrest inclination
To adjust seat backrests, lift release
lever on top of backrest and move
backrest forwards/backwards to
desired position.
Do not lean on the backrest whilst
adjusting it.
When folding the backrests, ensure
the seat belts are unfastened.

44Seats, restraintsUnfasten
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Using the seat belt while pregnant9 Warning
The lap belt must be positioned as
low as possible across the pelvis
to prevent pressure on the
abdomen.
Front passenger seat belt
reminder
When the engine is running, control
indicator k flashes then illuminates if
the passenger seat is occupied and
the seat belt is not engaged.
If vehicle speed exceeds 22 km/h, k
will flash for 100 seconds along with
a warning chime, then illuminate until the seat belt is fastened.
Illuminates briefly when ignition is
switched on.
Control indicator X for driver's seat
belt reminder 3 83.

48Seats, restraints9Danger
Do not use a child restraint system
on the passenger seat with active
front airbag.
Airbag deactivation 3 50.
Front airbag system
The front airbag system consists of
one airbag in the steering wheel and
one in the instrument panel on the
front passenger side. These can be
identified by the word AIRBAG.
The warning label reminds that the
use of rear-facing child restraint
systems on the front passenger seat
is not permitted. Risk of fatal injury.
The front airbag system is triggered in
the event of a front-end impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby considerably
reducing the risk of injury to the upper body and head of the front seat
occupants.
9 Warning
Optimum protection is only
provided when the seat is in the
proper position 3 36.
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Fit the seat belt correctly and
engage securely. Only then the
airbag is able to protect.
Side airbag system