Vauxhall Antara User manual

Vehicle features Antara
Quick Reference Guide
Refer to Owner’s Manual for detailed information.
Illustrations may depict left-hand drive vehicles.
Operation is similar for right-hand drive vehicles.
Depending on the model variant, special equipment
and accessories, the scope of equipment on your
vehicle may differ from the descriptions in this guide.
TS 1701-A-12 / KTA 2719-1 February 2012
*KTA-2719-1*
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Unlocking:
Press button q on remote control
or, to unlock from inside, press right
part of switch min driver’s door.
The doors, tailgate and fuel filler
flap are unlocked.
Locking:
Press button p on remote control
or, to lock from inside, close doors
and tailgate and press left part of
switch min driver’s door.
The doors, tailgate and fuel filler
flap are locked.
Always ensure the doors, bonnet,
tailgate, sunroof, fuel filler flap and
windows are properly closed and
that no passengers are left in the
vehicle when locking with the
remote control and activating the
anti-theft locking system.
Press button pon remote control
twice within 3 seconds to activate
anti-theft locking system.
The lock buttons on all doors are
positioned such that the doors
cannot be opened. Therefore, do
not use this system if there
are people in the vehicle, as the
doors cannot be unlocked from
inside.
1. Side air vents
2. Fixed air vents
3. Turn & lane change signals,
headlight flash, low beam,
high beam, exit lighting,
parking lights, cruise control
4. Steering wheel controls
5. Horn
6. Instruments
7. Wiper and washer systems
8. Info-display for Infotainment,
tyre pressure monitoring, trip
computer, check control
9. Centre air vents
10. Hazard warning flashers,
Stop-start system, Descent
Control System, Electronic
Stability Control, parking assist,
anti-theft alarm system LED,
folding exterior mirrors
11. Infotainment system
12. Front passenger airbag
13. Front passenger airbag system
LED’s, front passenger seat belt
control indicator
14. Glovebox
15. Fuse box
16. Climate control system
17. Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock
18. Accelerator pedal
19. Driver airbag
20. Brake pedal
21. Clutch pedal
22. Steering wheel adjustment
23. Bonnet release lever
24. Coin storage
25. Card holder
26. Light switch
Manual transmission:
R=Reverse
With the vehicle stationary, wait
3 seconds after depressing clutch
pedal and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then
repeat gear selection.
Do not grind the clutch
unnecessarily.
When operating, depress clutch
pedal fully. Do not use the pedal as
a foot rest.
Automatic transmission,
Automatic mode:
P=Park
R= Reverse
N=Neutral
D=Drive
The selector lever can only be
moved out of Por Nwhen the
ignition is on and the foot brake is
applied.
To engage Por R, push the release
button on the selector lever.
The selected mode, P, R, Nor Dis
displayed in the transmission
display.
Automatic transmission,
Manual mode:
Move selector lever from Dto the
left.
+= Higher gear
-=Lowergear
If a higher gear is selected when
vehicle speed is too low, or a lower
gear when vehicle speed is too
high, the shift is not executed.
The selected gears 1 -6 in manual
mode are displayed in the
transmission display.
Automatic transmission,
Fuel economy mode:
In automatic mode, press s
button; control indicator s
illuminates in the instrument
cluster.
The fuel economy mode allows the
transmission to adapt gearshift
patterns, improving the vehicle’s
fuel economy.
Starting the engine:
Turn key to position ACC
Move steering wheel slightly to
release steering wheel lock
Manual transmission in neutral
with brake and clutch depressed
Automatic transmission in Por N
with brake pedal depressed
Do not accelerate
Diesel engines: turn key to ON
for preheating and wait for
control indicator !to
extinguish
Turn key to START and release
Stop-start system:
When conditions allow, the system
switches off the engine to save fuel
and reduce emission levels if the
vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill, e.g. at traffic lights or in a
traffic jam. It starts the engine as
soon as the clutch is depressed.
To activate an Autostop:
Depress clutch pedal
Shift to neutral
Release the clutch pedal
The needle points to AUTOSTOP in
the tachometer.
To restart engine, depress clutch
pedal again.
Opening the bonnet:
To open bonnet, pull release lever
/located below instrument
panel on driver’s side.
The bonnet will then be unlocked
and will partially open. Return
release lever to its original position.
Do not pull release lever while the
vehicle is moving.
Unlocking and opening the
tailgate:
Press button qon the remote
control. The vehicle cannot be
locked/unlocked with remote
control while key is in ignition
switch.
With the engine running, the
tailgate will only unlock when the
electrical parking brake is applied
or automatic transmission is in
position P.
To open the tailgate, operate the
button above the number plate
and lift the tailgate.
Closing and locking the tailgate:
Use the interior handle on the
underside of the tailgate to assist
when closing. Close the tailgate by
pushing it down so it latches
securely.
Press button pon the remote
control to lock the tailgate and the
doors, or press central locking
switch m in the driver’s door.
To open completely, locate safety
catch found slightly left of centre
on underside of bonnet. Push catch
upwards and lift bonnet gently.
The bonnet is held open
automatically.
To close bonnet, lower it gradually
and allow it to fall into the catch
under its own weight.
Electrical parking brake:
Pull switch J, parking brake
operates automatically with
adequate force. For maximum
force, e.g. when parking with trailer
attached or on inclines, pull switch
Jtwice.
The parking brake can always be
activated, even if the ignition is off.
Before leaving the vehicle, check
parking brake status.
To release, switch on ignition, keep
brake pedal depressed and push
switch J.
Drive away function
Selecting a gear or engaging drive
gear (automatic transmission) and
then depressing the accelerator
pedal releases electrical parking
brake.
Refuelling:
Before refuelling, switch off engine
and any external heaters with
combustion chambers (identified
by sticker on fuel filler flap). Switch
off mobile phones. Fuel filler flap is
located at left rear side of vehicle.
The fuel filler flap can only be
opened if the vehicle is unlocked.
Push fuel filler flap to release.
Unscrew filler cap anticlockwise
and retain cap in the bracket on
the filler flap. Wipe off any
overflowing fuel immediately.
Petrol engines - use unleaded fuel
that complies with DIN EN 228.
Diesel engines - use diesel fuel that
complies with DIN EN 590.
Fuel tank capacity - 65 litres.
Vehicle security
Tyre pressure:
Check tyre pressures, including the spare, every 14 days and prior to any long journey; tyres should be
checked when cold. This also applies to vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring system.
Always inflate the spare tyre to the value specified for full load.
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair safety, vehicle handling, comfort and fuel economy and will increase tyre
wear.
Tyre pressure (psi)
Setting up to full load
Engine Tyres Front Rear
A24 XF 215/70 R162),35 35
235/60 R17,
235/65 R17,
235/55 R18,
235/50 R19
A30 XF 215/70 R162),35 35
235/60 R17,
235/65 R17,
235/55 R18,
235/50 R19
A22 DM 215/70 R162),35 35
235/60 R17,
235/65 R17,
235/55 R18,
235/50 R19
A22 DMH 215/70 R162),35 35
235/60 R17,
235/65 R17,
235/55 R18,
235/50 R19
All Temporary spare 60 60
Tyre pressure (psi)
ECO setting1) up to full load
Engine Tyres Front Rear
A24 XF 215/70 R162),38 38
235/60 R17,
235/65 R17,
235/55 R18,
235/50 R19
A30 XF 215/70 R162),38 38
235/60 R17,
235/65 R17,
235/55 R18,
235/50 R19
A22 DM 215/70 R162),38 38
235/60 R17,
235/65 R17,
235/55 R18,
235/50 R19
A22 DMH 215/70 R162),38 38
235/60 R17,
235/65 R17,
235/55 R18,
235/50 R19
All Temporary spare3) - -
1) The ECO tyre pressure serves to achieve
the smallest amount of fuel consumption
possible.
2) Winter tyres.
3) Temporary spare wheel not to be used
with ECO tyres.
Tyre pressure (psi)
Setting for trailer towing
Engine Tyres Front Rear
A24 XF 215/70 R162),35 41
235/60 R17,
235/65 R17,
235/55 R18,
235/50 R19
A30 XF 215/70 R162),35 41
235/60 R17,
235/65 R17,
235/55 R18,
235/50 R19
A22 DM 215/70 R162),35 41
235/60 R17,
235/65 R17,
235/55 R18,
235/50 R19
A22 DMH 215/70 R162),35 41
235/60 R17,
235/65 R17,
235/55 R18,
235/50 R19
All Temporary spare 60 60
Engine oil:
When the ignition is switched on, control indicator Swill illuminate briefly. If the control indicator S
illuminates continuously or whilst driving, the engine oil needs topping up immediately.
However, check engine oil level manually on a regular basis, to prevent damage to the engine. Ensure that the
correct specification of oil is used.
Check the oil with vehicle on a level surface. Engine must be at operating temperature and switched off for at
least 5 minutes.
Pull out dipstick, wipe clean, insert to stop on the handle, pull out and read engine oil level. Insert dipstick to
stop on handle and make half a turn.
Caution:
It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the correct level of an appropriate quality oil in the engine.

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Longitudinal seat adjustment:
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Danger:
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
Seat backrests:
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the backrest to
engage audibly.
Do not angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a maximum
rake of approx. 25o.
Seat height:
Lever pumping motion:
up = seat higher
down = seat lower
Seat position:
Sit with buttocks as far back
against backrest as possible.
Adjust distance between seat and
pedals so that legs are slightly
angled when depressing pedals.
Head restraint adjustment:
Press the release button, adjust
height, then release button and
engage.
The upper edge of the head
restraint should be level with the
top of the head.
Steering wheel adjustment:
Unlock the lever, adjust the
steering wheel, then engage the
lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Adjust only when vehicle is
stationary and steering wheel lock
is released.
Interior mirror:
Swivel mirror housing.
Swivel lever on underside of the
mirror housing to reduce dazzle at
night.
In vehicles with automatic anti-
dazzle interior mirror, dazzle is
automatically reduced.
Exterior mirrors:
Select the relevant exterior mirror
by turning the control to left (L) or
right (R). Then swivel the control to
adjust the mirror.
Lighting:
Turn light switch:
0Off
8Sidelights
9High or low beam
AUTO Automatic light control
Press light switch:
>= Front fog lights
r= Rear fog light
Turn thumb wheel:
q= Headlight range
adjustment
k= Instrument illumination
Automatic light control:
Turn light switch to AUTO position.
With the engine running, low beam
switches on automatically
depending on outside light
conditions.
For reasons of safety, the light
switch should always remain in the
AUTO position.
Do not cover light sensor on top of
the instrument panel to ensure
proper function of automatic light
control.
Daytime running lights:
Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during
daylight.
The lights operate automatically
when the ignition is switched on.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beam
Headlight flash = Pull lever
High beam = Push lever
Low beam = Pull lever
Headlight range adjustment:
With low beam 9 on, adapt
headlight range to suit vehicle load
and prevent dazzling of other road
users.
Turn thumb wheel qto required
position.
0 = Front seats occupied
1 = All seats occupied
2 = All seats occupied and
load compartment laden
3 = Driver’s seat occupied and
load compartment laden
Turn and lane-change signals:
Lever up = Right turn signal
Lever down = Left turn signal
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the turn signal is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel is moved back, the
turn signal is automatically
deactivated.
For three flashes, e.g. when
changing lanes, press the lever until
resistance is felt and then release.
Move lever to resistance point and
hold for longer indication.
Switch the turn signal off manually
by moving the lever to its original
position.
Rear window wiper/washer:
Move the lever to activate the rear
window wiper.
push lever = wiper on
pull lever = wiper off
To activate rear window washer
system, press and hold button on
end of lever. Washer fluid is
sprayed onto rear window and the
wiper wipes a few times when the
button is released.
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Hazard warning flashers:
Operated with button ¨ on the
instrument panel.
In the event of an accident where
the airbags are deployed, the
hazard warning flashers are
activated automatically.
Windscreen wiper:
O= Off
$= Timed interval wipe
%= Slow
&= Fast
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down.
Do not use if the windscreen is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors:
The heating is operated by
pressing button Ü.
Heating works with the engine
running and switches off
automatically after a short time.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows:
Air distribution to l.
Cooling nand air recirculation 4
are switched on automatically to
improve defrosting efficiency.
Set temperature to highest level.
Set fan speed to highest level.
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Close centre air vents, open side air
vents and direct them towards the
door windows.
Power seat adjustment:
Move front switch forwards/
backwards to adjust seat position.
Move front and rear of front switch
to adjust height of seat cushion.
Move upper part of rear switch
forwards/backwards to adjust seat
backrest.
Seat belt:
Withdraw seat belt from retractor,
guide it untwisted across the body
and insert latch plate in belt buckle.
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Lumbar support:
Move lever forwards/backwards to
increase/decrease lumbar support.
Adjust lumbar support to suit
personal requirements.
Seat belt height adjustment:
Squeeze release buttons together
and slide adjuster up or down to
desired position.
Ensure sliding height adjuster is
latched into position.
Do not adjust height whilst driving.
Power windows:
With the ignition on, power
windows are operated via the
switches in the door.
Front switches operate the front
windows and rear switches operate
the rear windows.
Incremental operation:
Push switch briefly = To open
Pull switch briefly = To close
Automatic function:
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
If the window glass encounters
resistance above the middle of the
window during automatic closing,
it is immediately stopped and
opened again.
Child safety system for rear power
windows:
Press switch zto deactivate rear
door power windows. To reactivate,
press switch zagain.
With the child safety system on,
rear door power windows can only
be operated via the switches in the
driver’s door.
Folding in exterior mirrors:
Manually:
Apply slight pressure to outer edge
of mirror housing.
Electrically:
With key in ACC or ON position,
press nand both mirrors will fold
in. Press nagain to fold mirrors
back to the driving position before
starting off.
For pedestrian safety, exterior
mirrors will swing out of their
normal mounting position if they
are struck with sufficient force.
Reposition mirrors before driving.
Windscreen and headlight
washer:
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
If the headlights are on, washer
fluid is also sprayed onto the
headlights. The headlight washer
system can only be operated again
after a short delay.
In vehicles with rain sensor,
keep sensor area clean by
operating wash system regularly.
Front fog lights:
With ignition on and light switch set
to 8 or 9 , press switch > to
activate front fog lights. Control
indicator >illuminates in the
instrument cluster. Press switch >
again to turn off.
Rear fog light:
With ignition on and light switch set
to 9(or 8with front fog lights
on), press switch rto activate rear
fog light. Control indicator r
illuminates in the instrument cluster.
Press switch r again to turn off.
With light switch in AUTO position,
switching on front or rear fog lights
will switch on low beam and
sidelights automatically.