OPEL Antara User Manual
VAUXHALL Antara
Operation, Safety, Maintenance
Data specific to your vehicle
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Fuel
Designati on
Engine oil
Grade
Viscosity
Tyre inflation pr essu re
Ty re size wi th up to 3 persons wi th full load, inc l. trail er
Summer tyres Front Rear Front Rear
Winter tyres Front Rear Front Rear
Weights
Permissible Gross Vehicle Weight
– EC kerbweight
=Loading
Your Antara
is an intelligent combination of forwardlooking technology, impressive safety,
environmental friendliness and economy.
It now lies with you to drive your vehicle
safely and ensure that it pe rform s
perfectly. This Owner’s Manual provides
you with all the necessary information to
that end.
Make sure your passengers are aware
of the possible risk of accident and injury
which may result from improper use of the
vehicle.
You must always comply with the specific
laws of the country that y ou are travelling
through. These laws may differ from the
information in this Owner’s Manual.
When this Manual refers to a workshop
visit, we recommend your Vauxhall
Authorised Repairer.
All Vauxhall Authorised Re pairers provide
first-class service at reasonable prices.
You will receive quick, reliable and
indiv idual service.
Experienced mechanics, trained by
Vauxhall, work according to specific
Vauxhall instructions.
The O wner’s Ma nual sho uld alwa ys be kept
in the vehicle: Ready to hand in the glove
compartment.
Make us e o f the Own er’s Manual:
z The "In Brief" section will give you an
initial overview.
z The table of contents at the beginning
of the owner’s manual and within the
individual chapters will show you where
everything is.
z Its index will help you find what you
want.
z It will familiarise you with the
sophisticated technology.
z It will increase your pleasure in your
vehicle.
z It will help you to handle your vehicle
expertly.
The Owner’s Manual is designed to be
clearly laid-out and easily understood.
This s ym bol sign ifie s:
6 Continue read ing on next pa ge.
3 Items m arked with an asterisk are not
fitted to all vehicles (model variants,
engine op tions, mode ls specific to one
country, optional equipment, Genuine
Vauxhall Parts and Accessories).
9 Wa rnin g
Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or injury.
Disregard of the instructions may lead to
inju ries or endanger life.
Inform your passengers accordingly.
Yellow arrows in the illustrations serve as
points of reference or indicate some action
to be performe d.
Black arrows in the illustrations indicate
a reaction or a second action to be
performed.
Directional data, e.g. left or right, or front
or back, in the descriptions always relate to
the direction of travel.
We wish you many hours of pleasurable
driving
Your Vauxhall Team
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Contents
Handling charact eri st ics
All Wheel Drive vehicles have a high centre
of gravity due to the increased ground
clearance required for off-road use.
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to
op erate the vehicle correctly may result in
loss of control or a n accident.
Please read the sections "Driving Hints"
on p age 122 and "All Wheel Drive" on
page 115.
Commitment to customer
satisfaction:
Our ai m: to k eep you happy with your
vehicle. All Vauxhall Authorised Repairers
offer first-class service at competitive
prices. Experienced, factory-trained
technicians work according to factory
instructions. Your Authorised Repairer can
supply you with GENUINE VAU XHALL-
APPROVED PARTS , which have undergone
stringent quality and precision checks, and
of course useful and attractive
VAUXHALL-APPROVED AC CESSORIES.
Our name is your guarantee!
For d eta ils of the
Vauxhall Authorised Rep aire r Ne tw ork,
please ring this number; 0845 090 2044
In b rief ....... ......... ........ ......... ......... ......... ......2
Instrum ents ... ..... ............. .... ......... ..... .... ... 2 2
Keys, doors, bonnet .. .............. .... ............ 46
Seats, interior ..... ........ ......... ......... ......... ... 5 6
Safety s ys tems ... .... ......... ......... ......... ....... 71
Lighting ..... ......... .... .... ......... ..... .... ......... ... 8 8
Windows, sunroof .. .... ......... ......... ......... ... 94
Climate c ontrol ...... ......... ......... ......... ....... 9 7
Au tomatic tran sm ission .......... .... ......... .109
All W heel Drive ...... .... ......... ......... ......... . 115
Driving hints .. ..... ........ ......... ......... ......... . 122
Save fue l, protec t the environment ..... 125
Fuel cons um ption, fuel, re fue lling ....... . 127
Catalytic converter,
exhaus t em issions ...... .... ......... ......... . 130
Drive control system s ......... ......... ......... . 134
Brake s ... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ..... 144
Whee ls, tyres ...... .... ......... .... .............. .... . 148
Roof racks,
caravan and trailer towin g . .... ......... .153
Self-help .... ......... .... .... ......... ..... ............. . 160
If you have a problem ... .... ..... ......... .... . 180
Service plan, m aintenance ..... .... ......... . 182
Vehicle care .. ......... .... .............. .... .......... 194
Te chnical data .. .... ......... .... .............. .... . 198
Index . .... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ..... 212
In b rie f2
In brief
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Key nu mbers, code numbers
Remove key number from keys.
The key number is specified in the vehicle
documents and in the Car Pass 3.
Alloy whe els 3, towing equipment 3: make
a note of the key identifier codes.
Elec tronic imm obiliser, Infotainment
sy ste m 3: The code numb ers are spe cifie d
in the Car Pass.
Do not keep the Car Pass in the vehicle.
Ke y wi t h r e tr ac ta bl e k ey bl a de 3:
press button to extend.
6 Further information - see pag es 46, 47.
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To unlock and open the vehicle:
Press button q,
pull door handle
All doors, tailgate and tank flap are
unlocked.
6 Door locks - see page 24,
electronic immobiliser - see page 47,
radio frequency remote control see page 48,
ce ntral loc king sy ste m - see pa ge 5 0 ,
mechanical anti-theft locking system 3 -
see page 51,
Vauxhall alarm system 3 - see page 52.
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To unl ock an d o pe n th e t ail ga te:
Press button q on remote co ntrol
and operate button beneath
handle
6 Tailgate - see page 54,
radio frequency remote control -
see page 48,
central locking system - see pag e 50,
Vauxhall alarm system 3 - see page 52.
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Front seat adjustment:
Pull h and le,
slide seat,
release handle
Nev er adjust the driver’s seat whilst driving.
It could move in an uncontrolled manner
when the handle has been pulled.
6 Seat position - see page 56.
9 Warning
Important: Do not sit nearer than
10 inches (25 cm) from the steering
wheel, to permit safe airbag deployment.
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Adjusting front seat backrests:
Lift release lever on outboard side
of seat
Move seat backrest to suit seating position
and lock in position when the lever is
released.
Do not lean on seat back rest whilst
adjusting it.
N eve r adjus t the driver’s se at whilst driving.
It could move in an uncontrolled manner
when the handle has been pulled.
6 Seat position - see pag e 56.
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A djusti ng the lumb ar sup po rt 3:
Turn handwheel
Adjust lumb ar support to suit personal
requirements.
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Adjusting seat height 3:
Raise or lower lever on side of
sea t
Lever pumping action
up war d: raises se at
downward: lowers seat
Nev er adjust the driver’s seat whilst driving.
It could move in an uncontrolled manner
wh en the le ver h as bee n operate d.
6 Seat position – see page 56.
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Adjusting head restraint height:
press release button,
adjust height to suit personal
requirements,
then release
Pull head restraint up to raise. Push d own
while pressing the release button to lower
the head restraint.
6 Head restraint position – see page 56.
In brief 5
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Steering wheel adjustment:
Move lever down,
adjust height and distanc e,
move lever up and engage
Adjust s teerin g wh ee l on ly with ve hicle
stationary and steering column lock
released.
Push the leve r f irmly upwa rd s to e n sure
that the steering wheel is locked in position.
6 Airbag systems - see page 76.
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Fitting seat belt:
Draw seat belt smoothly from
inertia reel, guide over shoulder
and engage in b uckle
The belt must not be twisted at any p oint.
The lap b elt must lie snugly against the
body.
The backrests must not be tilted back too
fa r (recommended maximum tilting ang le
approx. 25°).
To re lease belt, press red button on belt
buckle.
6 Seat be lts – see page s 72 to 74,
airbag systems – see page 76,
seat position – see page 56.
6In brief
In brief 7
Page
1 Side air v ents ......... .... ......... ......... ...... 98
2 Doo r win dow de froster v ents ..... .... ..9 8
3 Front pa ssenger’s airbag ..... ..... ......7 6
4 Radio 3, Infotainment system 3 ... ..4 4
5 Haza rd warning switc h . .... ......... ......1 4
Parking distance sensors 3 ........ .... 140
Desce nt Control Sys tem (DCS) ... .... 136
Electronic Stability Programm e
(ES P)) ........ ..... ......... ......... ........ ......... 134
Front pa ssenger’s
seat b elt re minder ..... ......... ......... ......73
Fold in ex terior mirrors .. .... ......... ...... 11
Security indicator for
Vauxhall alarm system 3 ...... ......... ..5 2
6 Centre air v ents ..... .... ......... ......... ...... 98
7 Central information display
Board Information Displa y 3 ..... .... ..3 2
Graphical Information Display 3 ... ..36
Colour Information Display 3 ........ .. 36
8 Stalk for
Windscreen and tailgate
wiper and wash ......... ......... ...14, 15, 16
Headlight wash 3 . .... ......... ......... ......1 5
Pa ge
9 Radio / Infotainment
remote control button s .... ..... .... ....... 4 5
Trip co m p u ter 3... ......... ......... ..... 34, 40
10 Horn ......... .... ......... ......... ......... ......... .. 1 4
11 Instruments .. ......... ......... ......... ......... .. 2 2
12 Stalk for
Headlight flash and m ain beam, ...12
Turn signal lights . ......... ......... ......... .. 13
Door-to-door lighting function . ..... .. 91
Cruise control 3 ... ......... ......... ......... 137
13 Light s witches for
Parking lights ............ .... .... ......... ..... .. 88
Dipped beam ....... ......... .... ..... ..... 1 2, 88
Automatic dipped beam
activation 3.......... ..... ........ ......... ....... 89
Headlight range adjustment 3 ....... 89
Front fog ligh ts..... ..... ........ ......... ....... 90
Fog tail lig ht ..... ......... ........ ......... ....... 9 0
Instrument illumination .... ......... ....... 91
14 Card holder .......... ..... ........ ......... ....... 6 9
15 Coin storage ..... ......... ........ ......... ....... 6 9
Page
16 Bonnet re lease leve r ............. ......... ... 55
17 Starter switch ...... ......... ......... ......... ... 1 2
18 Acce lerator pe dal ........ ......... ......... . 122
19 Drive r’s airbag ... ..... ............. ..... ....... 76
20 Brake pedal ......... ......... ......... ..122, 144
21 Clutch pedal 3 ......... ......... ...... 122, 124
22 Steering w he el a djustme nt lever ...... ..5
23 Fuse box ....... ........ ......... ......... ......... . 171
24 Climate c ontrol .. ......... ......... ......... ... 9 7
25 Glove compartme nt .... ......... .... 67, 106
In b rie f8
Control indicators
ABS ( Anti-lock Brake System):
u
se e p ag e 146.
2
ESP OFF:
see page 134.
Drive r’s sea t belt rem inder:
X
see page 24.
Trailer in dic ator 3:
g
see page 22.
Brake system:
4
see pages 22, 144, 188.
Parking distance sensors 3:
r
see pages 23, 140.
Descent Control System (DCS):
5
see pages 23, 136.
All W heel Driv e (AWD ):
B
see pages 23, 115.
ESP Act ive & W arnin g
7
(Electronic S tability Prog ramm e):
see page 134.
ESP No t Ready :
A
see page 134.
Automatic headlight range
q
ad justme nt 3:
see page s 23, 23.
Cool ant temp era ture:
W
see pages 23, 186.
Electronic im mobil is er:
o
see page s 24, 47.
Door open:
9
see page 24.
Engine electronics,
3
tr a nsm is si on e le c tr oni cs 3:
see page s 24, 132.
Airbag systems 3,
v
belt tensione rs:
see page s 74, 76.
Tailgate open:
1
see page 24.
Turn sig nal lig hts:
O
see pages 13, 24.
Low fuel leve l:
Y
see pages 24, 128, 208.
Front fog lights:
>
see page 90.
Fog tail l ight:
r
see page 90.
Hea dlight main b ea m:
P
see pages 12, 24, 88.
Low windscreen wash fluid :
G
see page 25.
Water in diesel fuel filter 3:
6
see pages 25, 186.
Change engine oil 3 :
C
see pages 25, 185.
In brief 9
Preheating for diesel engine 3:
N
see page 25.
Diese l par ticle filt er 3:
1111
see page 25.
Cruise control 3:
m
se e p ag e 137.
Engine oil l evel 3:
S
see pages 26, 183.
Power steering:
2
see page 26.
Oil p ressure :
I
see page 26.
Alternator:
p
see page 27.
Exhaust emissions:
Z
see pages 27, 130.
WINTER
Win t er p r ogram me :
(or n)
see pages 27, 111.
Ligh ting
Light switches,
switch positions:
see page s 12, 88.
JJJJ Lights off
Parking lig ht s
8
Dipp ed beam
9
Main beam
P
Front fog li ghts:
>
see page 90.
Fog tai l light:
r
see page 90.
AUTO Autom atic d ipped b eam
ac tivation 3:
see page s 12, 89.
Turn sig nal lig hts:
O
see pages 13, 24.
Instrume nt il luminati on:
k
see page 91.
d Front reading ligh ts,
cent re dome light s:
see page 92.
Haz ard w arning lig hts:
¨
see pages 14, 89.
Headlight range adjustment 3,
?
automa tic he adli ght range
adjustm ent 3:
see page 89.
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Heatin g and v entilation Windscreen wiper
Fan rotary knob:
x
see page 99.
Air distri bution:
see page 99,
to head area,
M
to head area and footwell,
L
to footwell,
K
J
to windscreen and footwell,
l
to windscreen and head are a,
V
to w i nd scre en .
Hea ted rear window,
Ü
heated exte rior m irrors 3:
see pages 18, 107.
Air conditioning system:
n
se e p ag e 102.
4 Air recircula tion:
se e p ag e 101.
Automat ic air r ecirculation 3:
t
se e p ag e 104.
AUTO Automat ic mode 3 :
se e p ag e 105.
Heated front seats 3:
ß
se e p ag e 107.
Windscreen wiper
P
Windscreen wash,
n
headlight wash 3
Tail gate wiper
f
Wiper stalk positions:
see page 14.
O
Off
$
Intermittent wiping - or automatic wiping with ra in sensor 3
% Slow
& Fast
Automatic transmission 3
WI NT ER
Winter programme:
(o r n)
see page s 27, 111.
Autom atic mode :
D
see page 109.
Cruise control 3
Buttons on turn s ig na l stalk:
see page 137.
Store , decelerate,
9
Miscellaneous
Horn:
j
see page 14.
/ Bonnet:
see page 55.
p Ce ntral l ocking system :
loc king, see page 50.
Cen tral l ocking system :
q
unlocking, see page 50.
Cen tral l ocking switch:
m
see page 50.
Passenger’s seat belt reminder 3:
X
2
see page 73.
+ First-aid k it 3:
see page 166.
¨ Wa rning tri angle 3:
see page 166.
Cigaret te lighter:
)
see page 65.
Fold in exterior m irrors:
n
see page 11.
Child safety system for rear
z
window s:
see page 95.
Resume stored speed, accelerate,
8
Activate, deactivate.
:
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To adjust interior mirror:
Swivel mirror housing
Swiv el lever 3 on underside of mirror
housing to reduce dazzle at night.
Take care when driving with interior mirror
adjusted for night vision. Rear view may be
slig htly distorted in this position.
6 Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror 3 -
see page 86.
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Electrically adjustable exterior
mirrors 3:
Four way switc h on drive r’s doo r
Operational with sta rter switch in positions
ACC or ON .
With ke y in LOCK position in starter switch
or removed, the mirrors can be adjusted for
up to 10 minutes or until a door is opened.
Move selector switch to L or R: Four way
swi tch ad jus t s corre spondin g m irror .
6 Further information,
autom atic anti-dazzle exterior mirrors see page 86,
heated exterior mirrors - see page 107.
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Fold in exterior mirrors:
Manually: press lightly.
Electrically 3: with starter switch in
positions ACC or ON, press button n and
both mirrors will fold in.
Press button n again - both mirrors will
fold to the driving position.
With key in LOCK position in starter switch
or removed, the mirrors can be folded for
up to 10 minutes or until a door is opened.
If a fold ed-in e lectric mirror h as be en
folded out manually, pressing button n
only folds the other mirror out. Pressing
button n again folds both mirrors back in.
Never drive with mirrors in folded position.
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Steering column lock and ignition:
Turn key to position ACC.
To release lock,
rotate steering wheel slightly
Positi on s:
LOCK =Ignition off
ACC = Steering unlocked, ignition off
ON = Ignition on, with diesel en gin e:
preheating
START = Start (transmission in neutra l)
Release key when engine starts and it will
automatically return to ON.
To lock the steering column, switch ignition
off, remove key and rotate steering wheel
until steering column lock is engaged.
6 Starting - see page 17,
electronic immobiliser - see pa ge 47,
parking the vehicle - see page 20.
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Ligh t s w itch:
JJJJ =Off
8
9 = Dipp ed bea m
AU T O
= Parking lights
= Automatic dipped
beam activation 3
Pu sh > = Front fog lights
Pre ss r = Fog tail light
6 Headlight warning device - see page 20,
further information - see page 88,
headlight range adjustment 3 see page 89,
headlights when driving abroad see page 93,
daytime running lights 3 - see page 88.
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Switching between dipped beam
and main be am:
Main beam = Push stalk
forward
Dipped beam = Pull stalk back
towards
stee r ing w hee l
Control indicator P is illuminate d when
main beam is on.
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Headlight flash:
Pull stalk towards steering wheel
When released, stalk will spring back to rest
position.
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Turn signal lights:
Stalk in rest position
Upwards = Right turn
Downwards = Left turn
When the steering wheel is turned back, the
stalk automatically returns to its rest
position. This will not happen when making
a minor steering manoeuvre such as lane
changing.
Tap signal: Briefly move stalk to resistance
point. The turn signal then flashes three
times when changing lanes or the like.
Hold the stalk if you want the turn signals
to flash for longer. When released, the stalk
will spring back to rest position.
The volume of the turn signal lights’
audible warning is dependent upon vehicle
speed.
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Cruise control operation 3:
Press button on stalk
Switch on: press button :.
Store current speed: press button
Switch off: press button
Resume at stored speed:
press button
6 Cruise control 3 - see page 137.
8.
:.
9.
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Hazard warning lights:
On = Press ¨
Off = Press ¨ a gai n
Operational with ignition on or off.
Wh en the hazard warnin g lights are on , t he
control indicator in the button flashes in
unison with the turn signal lights.
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Horn j:
Press either side of the steering wheel to
activate the horn.
The horn will sound regardless of starter
swi tch positio n.
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Windscreen wiper:
Move stalk upwards
O =Off
$ = Timed interval wipe
% =Slow
& =Fast
Press stalk down from position O:
Single swipe.
6 Further information - see pages 189, 195.
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Windscreen wiper:
Adjustable wiper interval 3
To set the wiping interval to a value
between 1 and 10 seconds:
Switch on ignition.
Push stalk down from position O.
Wait until wiping frequency reaches the
desired interval.
Set the stalk to adjustable timed interval
wiper position $.
The interval remains stored until the next
change or the ignition is switched off.
Switching the ignition on and m oving the
stalk to $ sets the interval to 3.5 seconds.
In this mode, wiping frequency is also
affected by vehicle speed. As vehicle speed
increases, wiping will become more
frequent.
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Automatic wiping with rain
sensor 3 :
The rain sensor detects the amount of
water on the win dscreen and a utomatica lly
regulates the windscreen wiper.
Move stalk to autom atic wiping with rain
sensor position $
The wiper operates for one cycle to check
the system when the starter switch is turned
to ACC.
To turn wiper off, move stalk to position O.
6 Further information - see pages 190, 195.
$.
$$
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Operating windscreen and
headlight wash systems 3:
Pull stalk towards steerin g wheel
Wash fluid is sprayed onto the windscreen.
The wiper operates for two cycles after the
stalk has been released and once more
after a 3 second delay.
The headlight wash system 3 can only be
operated when the headlights are on.
Wash fluid is sprayed onto the headlights.
The headlight wash system will not operate
for 1 minute after initial spraying. If wash
fluid level is low then this delay is increased
to 2 minutes.
6 Further inform ation - see page 190.
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Tailgate wash and wipe system:
Wiper on = Push stalk forward
Wiper off = Pull back towards
steering wheel
Wash = Press and hold
button
Wash fluid is sprayed on to tailgate
window when the button on the end of the
stalk is pressed. When the button is
released, washing will stop, but the wiper
will continue to swipe for a pprox. 3 cycles.
Tailgate wiper operates automatically
when w indscreen wiper is operating and
rev erse g ear h as be en s ele cted 3.
6 Further information - see page 190.
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Manual transmission:
1 to 5 = 1st to 5th gear
R = Reverse gear
Only en gag e reverse g ear when the veh icle
is stationary.
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Automatic transmission 3:
P=Park position
R=Reverse
N=Neutral (idle)
D = Automatic gear selection
Manual mode:
= Shift to higher gear
+
=Shift to lower gear
-
Starting is only possible in P or N. To move
from P or N, switch on ignition, depress
footbrake and press selector lever button.
Engage P or R: press selector lever button.
P: Only with vehicle stationary, first apply
handbrake
R: Only with vehicle stationary.
6 Automatic transmission - see page 10 9.
Before starting-off check:
z Tyre pressures and condition.
z Underneath the vehicle for any leaks.
z Engine oil level and fluid levels in engine
com partment (see page 183).
z All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting
and num ber p la tes are fre e fro m dirt,
snow and ice and are operational.
z Objects are se curely located and will not
be thrown forwards in the event of
sudden braking.
z Seats, seat belts and mirrors are
correctly ad justed.
z All gauges and control indicators.
z Brake op eration.
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Exhaust gases are poisonous
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
wh ic h is extrem ely poisonou s b ut has no
od our or c o lo u r.
The refore never inhale exhaust gases a nd
never run the engine in an enclosed space.
You should also avoid driving with the
doors open, as exhaust gases could enter
the passenger compartment.
6 Exhaust gases - see page 132.
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Starting the engine:
Man ual tra nsmi s sion in neutral ,
Depress clutch and footbrake,
Automatic transmission in P or N,
Do not accelerate
Petrol engines:
Turn key to START and release it
Di es el eng i n es :
Turn key to ON,
when preheating control
indicator N
N go es out
NN
1)
,
turn key to START and release it
Key returns automatically to ON position
when released.
1)
Preheating system switches on only if outside
tem perature is low.
6
In b rie f18
Start attempts should not last longer than
15 se cond s. If engi n e does n o t s ta rt, wait
10 seconds before repeating starting
procedure.
Th e increa sed en gin e s pe ed au tomatically
returns to normal idling speed as the
engine temperature rises.
Drive at a moderate speed, especially in
cold weather, until normal e ngine
operating temperatures have been
reached.
6 Elec tronic imm obiliser - see page 47,
further information see page s 123, 125, 127.
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Drying misted up or iced up
wind ow s:
Set the temperature rotary knob
to red and fan to position 4,
set air distribution to l
Close centre air vents; open side air vents
and direct them towards the door windows.
6 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
system - see pages 99, 102.
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Heated rear window,
heated exterior mirrors 3
Press Ü =On
Press Ü a gain = Off
Heating operational only in starter switch
positions ACC or ON.
The rear window a nd exterior mirror
heating is switched off automatically after
approx . 15 minutes.
6 Further information - see page 107.
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To set automatic mode of
Electronic Climate Control
(ECC) 3:
Press AUTO button,
set temperature using rotary
kn ob
Open all a ir vents.
6 Elec tronic Climate Control (ECC) -
see page 104.
Ra n g e
Inst. consumpt.
19,5° 19:36
257
34.6
miles
mpg
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In for ma tio n d is pl ay 3:
Provides the following informat ion:
- time,
- outside temperature,
- radio 3 and date,
- navigation 3,
- telephone 3 ,
- check control 3,
- trip comp uter 3.
6 Information display 3 - see page 29.
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Releasing the handbrake:
Raise lever slightly,
press lock button,
lower lever fully,
handbrake release is audibly
confirmed
To re duce operating forces, depress
footbrake at the same time.
Do not drive with handbrake on, to avoid
damage to brakes on the rear w heels. Do
not apply handbrake while vehicle is in
motion or as a substitute for the footbrake.
6 Handbrake - see page 145.
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Warning buzzers
Whilst driving:
z while operating the turn signals.
z if d riv er ’ s o r pa ss en ge r’ s se at b e lt 3
is not engaged when the seat is occupied
and vehicle speed e xceeds approx .
14 mph (22 km/h).
When th e vehicle is parked and driver’s
door is opened:
z with exterior lights switched on.
z when the key is in the sta rter switch.
6 Seat belt warning chimes -
see page s 24, 73,
driving hints - see page 122,
save fuel, protect the environment see page 125.
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Parking the vehicle:
Apply handbrake firmly,
close windows,
switch off en gi ne ,
remove key,
engage steering column lock,
loc k ve hi cle
6 Further information - see pages 47, 123,
remote control - see page 48,
central locking system - see page 50,
Vauxhall alarm system - see page 52.
When parking:
z Always apply handbrake firmly. Engage
first gear on uphill gradients or reverse
gear on d ownhill gradients. On slopes
apply the handbrake as firmly as
possible.
z Turn whe els away from the road when
parking on downhill gradients or
towards the road when parking on uphill
gradients.
z Push key into starter switch before
removing (v ehicles with automatic
transmission 3 : apply footbrake and
shift into P before removing key). Turn
steering wheel until lock is felt to engage
(anti-theft protection).
z Switch off exterior lights, othe rwise the
headlight warning de vice will sound
wh en the driver’s do o r is ope ne d.
z Cooling fans may run on after the engine
ha s bee n switch ed o ff.
z Do not park vehicle on easily ignitable
surfaces as the hot exhaust system
tempe ratures could cause the surfa ce to
ignite.
In brief 21
Service work, Maintenance
We recommend that you entrust all w ork to
your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who
can provide you with reliable service and
correctly perform all work according to
factory instructions.
6 If you have a problem - see pag e 180,
engine oil life monitor - see pages 25, 185.
Genuine Vauxhall Parts and
Accessories
We recommend the use of “Genuine
Vauxhall Parts and Accessories” and
conversion parts released e xpressly for
your vehicle type. These parts have
undergone special tests to establish their
reliability, safety and specific suitability for
your vehicle. Despite continuous market
monit oring, we ca nno t a ss es s or gu arante e
these attributes for other products, even if
they have been granted approval by the
relevant authorities or in some other form.
“Genuine Vauxhall Parts and Accessories”
and conversion parts approved by
Vauxhall can be obtained from your
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who can
provide comprehensive ad vice about
permitted technical changes and e nsure
that the part is installed correctly.
9 Warning
Carry out regularly the checks
recom mended in this Owne r's Manual.
Ensure that yo ur vehicle is se rv iced at the
service intervals spec ified in the Serv ice
Booklet.
Have faults remedied without delay.
Consult a workshop. If necessary,
interrupt your journey.
6 Maintenance - see pages 182 to 192.
That was the most important
information for your first drive in
your v ehicle.
Your vehicle has still more
instruments and controls,
possibly also optional equipment.
The re ma in ing ch apt er s of the
Owner’s Manual contain
important information on
operatio n, safety and
maintena nce as well as a
com plete index.
22 Instruments
Instruments
Control in dicators .... ..... ......... ........ ..... 22
Fuel gau ge .. ......... ......... ......... ........ ..... 27
Tran sm iss i on disp lay 3 ............. .... ..... 28
Tachometer..... ..... ......... ......... ........ ..... 28
Spe ed om eter... ......... ......... ......... ......... 28
Odometer / trip odometer ........ ......... 29
Information display ...... ......... .... .... ..... 29
Outside tempe rature.... .... ......... .... ..... 30
Stop w atch .. .... ......... ......... ......... ......... 43
Display of current tyre pressure 3 .... 44
Che ck con trol 3 ... ......... ......... ........ ..... 44
Radio reception 3 ......... ......... ........ ..... 44
Steering wheel mounted remote
control 3 ....... ..... ......... ......... ........ .....
Infotainment and navig ation
sy ste ms 3.. .... ......... ......... ......... .... .....
Mobile telephones and radio
equipment (CB) 3 ...... ......... ........ ..... 45
45
45
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Control indicators
The control indica tors described here are
not present in all vehicles. The descriptions
howe ver, apply to all instrument versions.
The colours of the control indicators mean:
z Re d Dange r, important reminder
z Y ellow Warning, informa tion, fault
z Green Switc h-on confirmation,
z Blue Switc h-on confirmation.
u
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
see page 146.
g
Trailer in dic ator 3
Illum inates when a traile r is connected to
the vehicle. Extinguishes when the trailer is
disconnected.
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Brake system
Illuminates when ignition is switched on.
Goes out afte r engine is started.
Illuminates when engine is running if
handbrake is applied and/or fluid level for
brake hydra ulics is too low.
9 Wa rnin g
If it illuminates when the handbrak e is not
applied: stop vehicle; interrupt y our
journey immediately and consult a
workshop.
Further information - see pages 144, 188.
Instruments 23
r
Parking distance sensors 3
Illuminates for approx. 4 seconds when
ignition is switched on.
If it stays illuminated when the ignition is
on, there is a fault in the system -
see page 140.
5
Descent Control System (DCS)
Both control indicators illuminate for
approx. 4 seconds when ignition is
switched on.
Green: illuminates when DCS is ready for
operation.
Flashes during driv ing when DCS is in
operation, after pressing DCS button.
Amber: illuminates to indicate there is a
fault in the system.
Flashes to indicate system is not ready for
conditions to operate.
Further information - see page 136.
B
All W heel Dri ve (AWD )
Illum inates for approx. 4 seconds whe n
ignition is switched on.
If it flashes during driving, the AWD system
is temporarily disabled.
If it illuminates, there is a fault in the
system. Consult a workshop as soon as
possible.
Further information - see page 115.
7
ESP Act ive & W arnin g
(Electronic S tability Prog ramm e)
see page 134.
A
ESP N ot R e ady
see page 134.
2
ESP O FF
see page 134.
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Autom atic head ligh t ra nge
ad justment 3
Illuminates for approx. 4 seconds when
ignition is switched on.
Illuminates during driving to indicate a
fault that requires immedia te attention.
Consult a workshop as soon as possible.
Furthe r information - see page 23.
W
C oolant temp era ture
Illuminates for approx. 4 seconds when
ignition is switched on.
If it illuminates when the eng ine is running:
Stop vehicle and switch off engine. Coolant
temperature too high: Danger of engine
damage. Che ck coolant level.
9 Wa rnin g
Allow engine to cool down before
removing coolant filler cap.
Furthe r information - see page 186.
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Electronic im mobil iser
Illuminates for approx. 4 seconds when
ignition is switched on.
If it illuminates when the ignition is on,
there is a fault in the immobiliser system;
the engine cannot be started see page 47.
9
Door open
Illuminates when a door is open.
3
Engine electronics,
transmission electronics 3
Illuminates for approx. 4 seconds when
ignition is switched on.
If it illuminates during driving:
There may be a fault in the engine or
transmission electronics; interrupt your
journey and consult a workshop as soon as
possible.
Further information - see page 132.
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Airbag systems 3,
belt tensio ne rs
see page s 74, 76.
1
Ta ilgat e op en
Illum inates when ignition is switched on.
Illum inates when tailgate is open or not
securely latc hed.
X
Drive r’s sea t belt remi nder
Illum inates for approx. 4 seconds whe n
ignition is switched on.
When the engine is running, if d river’s seat
belt is not engaged, it will flash for approx.
90 seconds and then illuminate until
driver’s seat belt is fastened.
If vehicle speed exceeds approx. 14 mph
(22 km/h), control indicator will flash for
approx. 90 seconds along with a w arning
chim e and then remains illuminated until
driver’s seat belt is fastened.
Seat belts - see page 72.
OOOO
Turn sig nal lig hts
The re leva nt control indicator f lashes wh en
the turn signal is on. Rapid flash: failure of
a turn signal bulb or the corresponding
fuse or failure of a trailer turn signal bulb 3.
Both control indicators flash when the
ha zard warning lights are active.
Bulb replacement - see page 174,
fuses - see page 170.
YYYY
Low fuel level
Illuminates for approx. 4 seconds when
ignition is switched on.
If it illumina tes during drivin g: f uel level lo w,
fill up fuel tank as soon as possible.
Never let the tank run dry.
Erratic fuel supply can cause catalytic
converter to overheat - see page 130.
Diesel eng ine s: If the tank has been run dry,
bleed the fuel system as described on
page 160.
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Front fog li ghts
Illuminates when front fog lights are
switched on - see page 90.
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Fog tai l light
Illuminates when the fog tail light is
switched on - see page 90.
P
Headlight m ain be am
Illuminates when main be am is on and
when headlight flash is operated -
see page 12.
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Low wi ndsc reen wa sh fl uid
Illuminates for approx. 4 seconds when
ignition is switched on.
If it illuminates: windscreen wash fluid level
low, add wash fluid as soon as possible -
see page 190.
6
Water in diesel fuel filter 3
Illuminates when water level in diesel fuel
filter exceeds a specified level. Residual
wate r in the diesel f u el filter will nee d to be
drained - see page 186. Consult a
workshop as soon as possible.
C
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Change engine oil 3
Illum inates for approx. 4 seconds whe n
ignition is switched on.
Illuminates to indicate that engine oil
needs changing im mediately. Within
approx. 600 miles (1000 km), engine power
may be d ecreased.
Once the engine oil has been changed, the
sy st e m nee ds to be res et - se e p age 18 5.
Instruments 25
N
Preheating for diesel engine 3
Illuminated during preheating.
Preheating system switches on only if
outside temperature is low.
If it illuminate during driving, or the engine
cannot be started, consult a workshop as
soon as possible.
Starting the engine - see page 17.
1111
Die sel parti cle filte r 3
Illuminat es when dies el particle filter
requires cleaning.
As soon as the road and traffic situation
permits it, increase speed to more than
30 mph (50 km/h) for approx . 15 minutes.
The control indicator goes off as soon as
cleaning is complete.
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m
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Cruise control 3
see page 137.
S
Engine oi l level 3
Illuminates for approx. 4 seconds when
ignition is switched on.
If it illuminates during driving: oil level low,
top up oil to specified level - see pa ge 183.
2
Powe r ste ering
Illuminates for approx. 4 seconds when
ignition is switched on.
If it does not illuminate when the ignition is
switched on, stays illuminated or
illuminates during driving, there is a fault in
the system. Consult a workshop as soon as
possible.
I
Oil p ressure
Illum inates when ignition is switched on.
Goes out after engine is started.
Can illuminate intermittently when idling
with hot engine; must go out when engine
speed is increased.
If illum inated during driving:
Engine oil pressure may be dangerously
low , interrupting engine lubrica tion and
resulting in da mage to the engine and/or
locking of the driving w heels:
z Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly
as possible without impeding other
vehicles.
z Depress clutch,
z Move gearshift lever to neutral
(automatic transmission to N),
z Switch off ignition.
9 Wa rnin g
When the engine is off, considerably
greater force will be required for b raking
and steering.
Do not remove key until vehicle has come
to a standstill, otherwise the steering
column lock could engage unexpectedly.
C heck o i l le ve l bef or e cons u lting a
workshop. If the oil le vel is low, top up using
the specified engine oil - see page 183.
If the oil level is normal, have a workshop
check the vehicle’s lubricating system.
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