Opel Antara 2011 Owner Manual
Contents
Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 18
Seats, restraints ........................... 32
Storage ........................................ 52
Instruments and controls ............. 70
Lighting ...................................... 102
Infotainment system ................... 111
Climate control ........................... 113
Driving and operating ................. 119
Vehicle care ............................... 145
Service and maintenance .......... 185
Technical data ........................... 188
Customer information ................ 198
Index .......................................... 200
2 Introduction
Introduction
Introduction 3
Vehicle specific data
Please enter your vehicle's data on
the previous page to keep it easily
accessible. This information is
available in the sections "Service and
maintenance" and "Technical data"
as well as on the identification plate.
Introduction
Your vehicle is a designed
combination of advanced technology,
safety, environmental friendliness
and economy.
This Owner's Manual provides you
with all the necessary information to
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently.
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 and regulations of the
country that you are in. These laws
may differ from the information in this
Owner's Manual.
When this Owner's Manual refers to
a workshop visit, we recommend your
Opel Service Partner.
All Opel Service Partners provide
first-class service at reasonable
prices. Experienced mechanics
trained by Opel work according to
specific Opel instructions.
The customer literature pack should
always be kept ready to hand in the
vehicle.
Using this manual
■ This manual describes all options
and features available for this
model. Certain descriptions,
including those for display and
menu functions, may not apply to
your vehicle due to model variant,
country specifications, special
equipment or accessories.
■ The "In brief" section will give you
an initial overview.
■ The table of contents at the
beginning of this manual and within
each section shows where the
information is located.
■ The index will enable you to search
for specific information.
■ This Owner's Manual depicts lefthand drive vehicles. Operation is
similar for right-hand drive vehicles.
■ The Owner's Manual uses the
factory engine designations. The
corresponding sales designations
can be found in the section
"Technical data".
■ Directional data, e.g. left or right, or
front or back, always relate to the
direction of travel.
■ The vehicle display screens may
not support your specific language.
■ Display messages and interior
labelling are written in bold letters.
Danger, Warnings and
Cautions
9 Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
4 Introduction
9 Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or
injury. Disregarding this
information may lead to injury.
Caution
Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage to
the vehicle. Disregarding this
information may lead to vehicle
damage.
Symbols
Page references are indicated with 3.
3 means "see page".
We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving.
Adam Opel GmbH
Introduction 5
6 In brief
In brief
Initial drive information
Vehicle unlocking
Press button q to unlock the doors
and load compartment. Open the
doors by pulling the handles. To open
the tailgate, operate button above
number plate.
Radio remote control 3 18, Central
locking system 3 20, Load
compartment 3 22.
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat position 3 33, Seat adjustment
3 34.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
In brief 7
Seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the backrest to
engage audibly. Do not lean on the
seat backrest whilst adjusting it.
Seat position 3 33, Seat adjustment
3 34.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up = seat higher
down = seat lower
Seat position 3 33, Seat adjustment
3 34.
Power seat adjustment
Operate switches.
8 In brief
Positioning = move front switch
forwards/backwards
Height of
front part of
seat
Height of
rear part of
seat
Height of
entire seat
Backrest = move upper part of
Seat position 3 33, Power seat
adjustment 3 35.
= move front part of
front switch
upwards/
downwards
= move rear part of
front switch
upwards/
downwards
= move entire front
switch upwards/
downwards
rear switch
forwards/backwards
Head restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height
and engage.
Head restraints 3 32.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and engage in
belt buckle. The seat belt must not be
twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted
back too far (maximum approx. 25 °).
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat position 3 33, Seat belts
3 39, Airbag system 3 42.
In brief 9
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on
the underside of the mirror housing.
Interior mirror 3 28, Automatic antidazzle interior mirror 3 28.
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust it.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 26,
Electric adjustment 3 26, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 27, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 27, Automatic
anti-dazzle exterior mirrors 3 28.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Airbag system 3 42, Ignition
positions 3 120.
10 In brief
In brief 11
Instrument panel overview
1 Side air vents ..................... 117
2 Fixed air vents .................... 117
3 High beam .......................... 103
Headlight flash ................... 103
Turn and lane-change
signals ................................ 105
Exit lighting ......................... 109
Parking lights ..................... 106
Cruise control ....................... 87
4 Remote control on
steering wheel ...................... 70
Trip computer ....................... 97
5 Horn ..................................... 71
6 Instruments .......................... 77
7 Windscreen wiper and
washer system, headlight
washer system ..................... 71
Rear window wiper and
washer system ..................... 73
8 Info-Display .......................... 91
Infotainment system ........... 111
Check control, tyre
pressure monitoring
system ................................ 169
Trip computer ....................... 97
9 Centre air vents .................. 117
10 Hazard warning flashers ....104
Parking assist ..................... 137
Electronic Stability Control . 133
Descent control system ...... 134
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt ............. 40
Status LED for anti-theft
alarm system ........................ 23
Folding exterior mirrors ........ 27
11 Infotainment system ........... 111
12 Front passenger airbag ........ 42
13 Status LEDs for front
passenger airbag ................. 44
14 Glovebox .............................. 52
15 Fuse box ............................ 163
16 Climate control system ....... 113
17 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............ 120
18 Accelerator pedal ............... 119
19 Driver airbag ........................ 42
20 Brake pedal ........................ 130
21 Clutch pedal ....................... 119
22 Steering wheel adjustment ..70
23 Bonnet release ................... 146
24 Coin storage ......................... 53
25 Card holder .......................... 53
26 Light switch ........................ 102
Automatic light control .......102
Instrument illumination ....... 107
Rear fog light ...................... 106
Front fog lights ................... 105
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 103
12 In brief
Exterior lighting
Turn light switch
AUTO = Automatic light control:
Headlights are switched
on and off automatically.
7
8
9
Press button
>
r
Lighting 3 102.
= Off (or deactivation of
automatic light control)
= Sidelights
= Headlights
= Front fog lights
= Rear fog light
Headlight flash, high beam and low beam
headlight
flash
high beam = push lever
low beam = pull lever back
Automatic light control 3 102, High
beam 3 103, Headlight flash 3 103.
= pull lever
towards steering
wheel
Turn and lane-change signals
right = lever up
left = lever down
Turn and lane-change signals
3 105, Parking lights 3 106.
In brief 13
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
Hazard warning flashers 3 104.
Horn
Press j.
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper
= fast
&
= slow
%
= timed interval wiping or
$
automatic wiping with rain
sensor
= off
§
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down.
Windscreen wiper 3 71, Wiper
blade replacement 3 152.
14 In brief
Windscreen and headlight washer systems
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 71, Washer fluid 3 149.
Rear window wiper and washer system
Wiper on = push lever
Wiper off = pull lever
Wash = press and hold button
Rear window wiper and washer
system 3 73, Wiper blade
replacement 3 152, Washer fluid
3 149.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors
Heating is operated by pressing the
Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 30, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 27.
In brief 15
Demisting and defrosting the windows
Air distribution to l.
Cooling n and 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.
Climate control system 3 113.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and engage the
gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 127.
Automatic transmission
P = park
R = reverse
N = neutral
D = drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
= higher gear
<
= lower gear
]
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the foot brake is applied. To engage
P or R, push the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 123.
16 In brief
Starting off
Check before starting off
■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 169,
3 195.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 147.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats,
and seat belts 3 26, 3 33,
3 40.
■ Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position ACC
■ move the steering wheel slightly to
release the steering wheel lock
■ manual transmission in neutral
■ operate clutch and brake pedals
■ automatic transmission in P or N
■ do not accelerate
■ diesel engines: turn key to ON for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes
■ turn key to START and release
Starting the engine 3 120.
Parking
■ Always apply the electrical parking
brake.
Pull switch m.
For maximum force, e.g. parking
with a trailer or on inclines, pull
switch m twice.
■ Switch off the engine and turn the
ignition key to position LOCK, push
key into ignition switch and remove.
Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, depress foot brake
and shift into P before pushing key
into ignition switch and removing.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or
move the selector lever to P before
switching off the ignition. On an
uphill slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,
engage reverse gear or move the
selector lever to P before switching
off the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle with button p on
the radio remote control 3 20 and
activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 23.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Close windows and sunroof.
■ Switch off exterior lights, otherwise
the headlight warning device will
sound when the driver's door is
opened.
■ The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 3 146.
■ After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate
the engine briefly at a low load or
run in neutral for approx.
1 or 2 minutes, before switching off
in order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 18, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 145.
In brief 17
18 Keys, doors and windows
Keys, doors and windows
Keys, locks ................................... 18
Doors ........................................... 22
Vehicle security ............................ 23
Exterior mirrors ............................ 26
Interior mirrors ............................. 28
Windows ...................................... 29
Roof ............................................. 31
Keys, locks
Keys
Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 182.
Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Car Pass
The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to
a workshop, this vehicle data is
needed in order to perform certain
operations.
Radio remote control
Keys, doors and windows 19
Used to operate:
■ Central locking system
■ Anti-theft locking system
■ Anti-theft alarm system
The radio remote control has a range
of approx. 6 metres. This range can
be affected by outside influences.
The hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, it may be due to the following:
■ Range exceeded.
■ Battery voltage too low.
■ Frequent, repeated operation of the
radio remote control while not in
range, which will require
reprogramming. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
■ Overload of the central locking
system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
■ Interference from higher-power
radio waves from other sources.
Unlocking 3 20.
Radio remote control battery replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit.
Key with fixed key section
Open the unit with a small screwdriver
in the notch on the cover. Replace the
battery (battery type CR2032), paying
attention to the installation position.
Close the unit.
20 Keys, doors and windows
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
Note
In the event of an accident of
a certain severity, the vehicle
unlocks automatically.
Unlocking
Press button q.
Note
If no door is opened within
5 minutes after the vehicle has been
unlocked, the vehicle is relocked
automatically (and the anti-theft
alarm is reactivated).
When button q is pressed, the
instrument panel illuminates for
approx. 30 seconds or until ignition
switch is turned to position ACC.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment, fuel
filler flap, bonnet, windows and
sunroof.
Press button p.
The central locking system can be
activated with the windows open.
Note
For safety reasons, the vehicle
cannot be locked or unlocked via the
remote control (and the anti-theft
systems will not be activated) if the
key is in the ignition switch.
Unlocking the tailgate
Press button q.
The tailgate is unlocked together with
the doors.
Keys, doors and windows 21
With the engine running, the tailgate
will only unlock when the electrical
parking brake is applied or automatic
transmission is in position P.
Central locking buttons
Locks or unlocks all doors, the load
compartment and fuel filler flap from
the passenger compartment.
Press left part of switch m to lock.
Press right part of switch m to unlock.
When the key is in the ignition switch,
locking is only possible if all doors are
closed.
Fault in radio remote control system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. Switch on
the ignition and press the left part of
central locking switch m to unlock all
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap.
Locking
Manually lock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock.
Child locks
9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn button on rear door lock to the
horizontal position. The door cannot
be opened from inside.
22 Keys, doors and windows
Doors
Load compartment
Tailgate
Opening
Operate the button above the number
plate and lift the tailgate.
If the tailgate is open when the ignition
is switched on, control indicator 1
illuminates in the instrument cluster
3 88.
Central locking system 3 20.
Caution
Ensure there are no obstructions
and that there is adequate
clearance when opening the
tailgate.
9 Warning
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which can not be seen or
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.
Note
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Closing
Use the interior handle.
Do not operate the button above the
number plate while closing the
tailgate, as this will unlock it again.
Central locking system 3 20.
Keys, doors and windows 23
Fault
To open the tailgate in the event of
power interruption:
Remove the interior trim cover from
the central latch area, then push the
lever using a suitable tool.
Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system
9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doors
cannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all the doors.
All doors must be closed otherwise
the system cannot be activated.
If the ignition was on, the driver's door
must be opened and closed once so
that the vehicle can be secured.
Unlocking the vehicle disables the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
This is not possible with the central
locking button.
Activating
Press button p on the radio remote
control twice within 3 seconds.
Alternatively, turn key in driver's door
towards rear of vehicle again within
3 seconds after locking.
Anti-theft alarm system
The system monitors:
■ Doors, tailgate, bonnet
■ Passenger compartment including
adjoining load compartment
■ Vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is raised
24 Keys, doors and windows
■ Siren power supply
■ Ignition
Activation
Ensure the doors, tailgate, fuel filler
flap, bonnet, windows and sunroof
are closed.
Press button p on radio remote
control or manually lock the driver's
door.
The system is activated:
■ Automatically, 30 seconds after
locking the vehicle (initialisation of
the system)
■ Directly by pressing p on the radio
remote control once more after
locking
If the hazard warning lights do not
flash once upon activation or the
control indicator flashes rapidly, this
may indicate that a door, the tailgate
or the bonnet is not fully closed.
Note
Changes to the vehicle interior such
as the use of seat covers, and open
windows or sunroof, could impair the
function of passenger compartment
monitoring.
Activation without monitoring of passenger compartment and vehicle inclination
Switch off the monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle
inclination when people or animals
are being left in the vehicle, because
of high volume ultrasonic signals,
movements triggering the alarm and
when the vehicle is on a ferry or train.
1. Close tailgate, bonnet, windows
and sunroof.
2. Press button o. Control
indicator o illuminates yellow in
the instrument cluster.
Keys, doors and windows 25
3. Close doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm
system.
Press button o again to cancel.
Control indicator o extinguishes.
Status LED
Status LED is located in the centre
console.
Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:
LED
illuminates
LED flashes
quickly
Status after system is armed:
LED flashes
slowly
LED flashes
quickly 3 times
after unlocking
Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
= test, arming delay.
= doors, tailgate or
bonnet not
completely closed,
or system fault.
= system is
armed.
= system is
disarmed.
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle deactivates
anti-theft alarm system. Hazard
warning lights flash twice upon
deactivation.
If no door is opened or the engine is
not started within 30 seconds after the
vehicle has been unlocked, the
vehicle is relocked automatically and
the alarm is reactivated.
If the alarm has been triggered, the
hazard warning lights will not flash
upon deactivation.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm sounds via
a separate battery-backed power
sounder, and the hazard warning
lights 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.
26 Keys, doors and windows
Immobiliser
The system is integrated into the
ignition switch and checks whether
the vehicle is allowed to start with the
key being used. If the transponder in
the key is recognized, the engine can
be started.
The electronic 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 20,
3 23.
Control indicator d 3 87.
Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror 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 windows 27
Folding
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 to
the 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 button n and both
exterior mirrors will fold in.
Press button n again - both exterior
mirrors return to their original position.
If an electrically folded mirror is
manually extended, pressing button
n will only electrically extend the
other mirror. Pressing button n again
folds both mirrors back in.
Fold mirrors back to the driving
position before driving the vehicle.
Heated
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
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 just
starting the vehicle, or if there is
a build up of snow or ice on the
exterior mirrors.
28 Keys, doors and windows
Do not use sharp instruments or
abrasive cleaners on the exterior
mirrors and avoid scratching or
damaging the heating elements.
Automatic dimming
Exterior mirrors dim to reduce glare
automatically in conjunction with the
automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror
3 28.
Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on
the underside of the mirror housing.
Automatic anti-dazzle
Press button on mirror housing to turn
function on; button illuminates and
dazzle from following vehicles at night
is automatically reduced. Press
button again to turn function off.
There are two light sensors in the
mirror housing. To avoid interference
and loss of function, do not cover the
sensors or hang anything on the
mirror.
Keys, doors and windows 29
Windows
Manual windows
The door windows can be opened or
closed with the window winders.
Power windows
9 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.
Additional switches are located in the
front passenger's door and the rear
doors. 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 the
window is closed. The window moves
up with the safety function disabled.
30 Keys, doors and windows
Child safety system for rear windows
Press switch 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 the Ü button.
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 just
starting the vehicle, or if there is
a build up of snow or ice on the rear
window.
Do not use sharp instruments or
abrasive cleaners on the rear window
and avoid scratching or damaging the
heating elements.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or
swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
Sun visors have vanity mirrors and
a ticket holder on the rear. When the
vanity mirror covers are opened, the
sun visor light illuminates.
The mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
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