2017.5 OPEL ANTARA tow

196Vehicle care5. Operate discharged vehicle forapprox. 20 minutes to allow for
adequate battery recharging.
6. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Remove the spoiler lip from the front
left-hand side of the vehicle by
unfastening the six screws located on the underside of the vehicle. Then
attach the towing eye.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 179.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the front towing eye, never to
the bumper or front suspension units.
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear.
The front towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering a
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.

Vehicle care197Turn key to ignition switch position
ACC and release the electrical
parking brake before towing the
vehicle.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
Keep tow rope clear of front bumper, and ensure it is securely fixed to the
towing eye at both ends. Pull on the tow rope to check.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation system 3 115 and
close the windows.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards. The maximum speed is
88 km/h . In all other cases, and when
the transmission is defective, the front axle must be raised off the ground.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Do not tow the vehicle using the
towing eye. Towing with a tow rope
could cause severe damage to the
transmission. When towing a vehicle with automatic transmission, use flat
bed or wheel lift equipment.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and replace the spoiler lip. Store
towing eye in the storage
compartment below the floor cover in the load compartment.
Vehicle tools 3 179.
Towing another vehicleRemove the cover located on the rear bumper by pressing the lower part of
the cover.
The rear towing eye attachment is
stored below the floor cover in the
load compartment.
Screw the rear towing eye attachment
anticlockwise using a suitable
screwdriver, until it is firmly in place
and stops in a horizontal position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the rear towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
To prevent damage, do not take up slack in the tow rope too quickly.
After towing, unscrew the rear towing
eye attachment clockwise to remove,
and reinstall the cover.

Vehicle care199Paintwork 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 witha 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.

212Technical dataTyre 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 2)
,
235/60 R 17,
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)2) Spare wheel.

219Centre high-mounted brakelight.................................. 109, 170
Change engine oil .......................89
Changing tyre and wheel size ...186
Charging system .......................... 84
Check control................................ 99
Child locks ................................... 23
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 52
Child restraints.............................. 51
Child restraint systems ................51
Cleaning the vehicle ...................198
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............114
Clock ............................................ 75
Clutch fluid .................................. 162
Coin storage ................................. 56
Collision damage repair ..............215
Console box.................................. 58
Console net .................................. 56
Control indicators.......................... 80
Control of the vehicle .................123
Controls ........................................ 72
Controls in steering wheel ............72
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............202
Coupling ball bar ........................153
Cruise control ...................... 91, 147
Cupholders .................................. 57
Curtain airbag system .................. 49D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............107
Declaration of conformity ............213
DEF ............................................ 131
Descent control system .......86, 146
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................131
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 164
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......165
Diesel particle filter .........84, 88, 129
Door open .................................... 91
Doors ............................................ 24
Drain fuel filter ............................. 90
Drink holders ................................ 57
Driver assistance systems ..........147
Driver Information Centre .............91
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 152
Driving economically................... 122
Driving hints ........................ 122, 123
E Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical parking brake ........85, 143
Electrical parking brake fault ........85
Electrical system......................... 171
Electric power steering ...............124
Electronic climate control system 116
Electronic driving programmes ..138
Electronic Stability Control ..87, 145Electronic Stability Control off....... 87
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......158
Engine compartment fuse box ...173
Engine coolant ........................... 160
Engine coolant temperature ........87
Engine data ............................... 207
Engine exhaust .......................... 129
Engine identification ...................205
Engine oil ................... 159, 202, 206
Engine oil life monitor ...................89
Engine oil pressure ......................88
Entry lighting .............................. 112
Event data recorders ..................215
Exhaust gases ............................ 129
Exit lighting ................................ 112
Exterior care .............................. 198
Exterior lighting ....................13, 105
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F Fault ........................................... 138
Fire extinguisher ........................... 69
First aid kit ................................... 69
Fixed air vents ........................... 120
Flex-Fix system ............................ 58
Fog light ....................................... 90
Fog lights .................... 108, 109, 168
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Front airbag system .....................48
Front fog lights ........................... 108

222T
Tachometer ................................. 79
Tailgate ......................................... 24
Tail lights ................................... 169
Technical data ............................ 207
Three-point seat belt .................... 42
Tools .......................................... 179
Top-tether fastening eyes ............55
Tow bar....................................... 152
Towing ................................ 152, 196
Towing another vehicle .............197
Towing a trailer ........................... 153
Towing equipment .....................153
Towing the vehicle .....................196
Trailer coupling ........................... 152
Trailer indicator ............................ 91
Trailer stability assist .................155
Trailer towing ............................. 153
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display ...........80, 136
Tread depth ............................... 186
Trip computer in Board-Info- Display ................................... 100
Trip computer in Graphic-Info- Display or Colour-Info-Display 102
Trip odometer .............................. 79
Turn and lane-change signals ...108
Turn signal ................................... 83
Tyre chains ................................ 187
Tyre changing ............................. 190Tyre designations ......................181
Tyre pressure ...................... 99, 182
Tyre pressure monitoring system ......................... 88, 99, 183
Tyre pressures ........................... 212
Tyre repair kit ............................. 187
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 186
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 87, 148
Underseat storage .......................57
Upholstery, cleaning ...................200
Upshift .......................................... 86
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 162
Vehicle checks............................ 158
Vehicle data ................................ 206
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 215
Vehicle dimensions .................... 209
Vehicle Identification Number ....204
Vehicle jack ................................ 179
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 157
Vehicle tools ............................... 179
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 209
Ventilation ................................... 114W
Warning chimes ........................... 99
Warning lights ............................... 78
Warning triangle .......................... 69
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 161
Washing the vehicle ...................198
Welcome lighting ........................112
Wheel changing .........................190
Wheel covers ............................. 187
Wheels and tyres .......................181
Windows ....................................... 31
Windscreen................................... 31
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........73
Winter tyres ............................... 181
Wiper blade replacement ..........165
X Xenon headlights .......................167