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  • Page 1 OPEL Antara Owner's Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ........2 In brief ..........6 Keys, doors and windows .... 20 Seats, restraints ......35 Storage ........57 Instruments and controls ..... 74 Lighting ........107 Climate control ......116 Driving and operating ....124 Vehicle care ....... 153 Service and maintenance ..

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    "Service and prices. Experienced mechanics ■ The Owner's Manual uses the maintenance" and "Technical data" trained by Opel work according to factory engine designations. The as well as on the identification plate. specific Opel instructions. corresponding sales designations...
  • Page 6 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 AG...
  • Page 7 Introduction...

  • Page 8: In Brief

    In brief In brief Vehicle unlocking Seat adjustment Seat positioning Initial drive information Press button q to unlock the doors and load compartment. Open the Pull handle, slide seat, release doors by pulling the handles. To open handle. the tailgate, operate button above number plate.
  • Page 9 In brief Seat backrests Seat height Power seat adjustment Lever pumping motion Pull lever, adjust inclination and Operate switches. release lever. Allow the backrest to = seat higher engage audibly. Do not lean on the down = seat lower seat backrest whilst adjusting it. Seat position 3 36, Seat adjustment Seat position 3 36, Seat adjustment 3 37.

  • Page 10: Head Restraint Adjustment

    In brief Head restraint adjustment Seat belt Positioning = move front switch forwards/ backwards Height of front = move front part of part of seat front switch upwards/ downwards Height of rear = move rear part of part of seat front switch upwards/ downwards...

  • Page 11: Mirror Adjustment

    In brief Mirror adjustment Steering wheel adjustment Exterior mirrors Interior mirror Select the relevant exterior mirror and Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel, adjust it. then engage lever and ensure it is To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on fully locked. Convex exterior mirrors 3 28, the underside of the mirror housing.
  • Page 12 In brief Instrument panel overview...
  • Page 13 In brief Side air vents ..... 121 Info-Display ......96 15 Fuse box ......172 Fixed air vents ....122 16 Climate control system ..116 Check control, tyre High beam ......108 pressure monitoring 17 Ignition switch with system ........ 178 steering wheel lock ....
  • Page 14 In brief...

  • Page 15: Exterior Lighting

    In brief Exterior lighting Lighting 3 107. Headlight flash, high beam and low beam Turn light switch: headlight flash = pull lever AUTO = Automatic light control: high beam = push lever Headlights are switched on low beam = pull lever back and off automatically towards steering depending on external...
  • Page 16 In brief Horn Turn and lane-change signals Hazard warning flashers right = lever up Operated with the ¨ button. Press j. left = lever down Hazard warning flashers 3 109. Turn and lane-change signals 3 110, Parking lights 3 111.

  • Page 17: Washer And Wiper Systems

    In brief Washer and wiper systems Windscreen and headlight Rear window wiper and washer washer systems system Windscreen wiper Pull lever. Wiper on = push lever & = fast Wiper off = pull lever Windscreen and headlight washer % = slow Wash = press and hold system 3 75, Washer fluid 3 158.

  • Page 18: Climate Control

    In brief Climate control Demisting and defrosting the Close centre air vents, open side air vents and direct them towards the windows door windows. Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors Climate control system 3 116. Air distribution to V (or l). Cooling A/C (or n) and air Heating is operated by pressing the recirculation 4 are switched on...

  • Page 19: Starting Off

    In brief Transmission Starting off Automatic transmission Manual transmission Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 178, 3 210. ■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 155. ■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free from dirt, snow and ice and are operational.
  • Page 20 In brief Parking Starting the engine Stop-start system 9 Warning ■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily ignitable surface. The high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface. ■ Always apply the electrical parking brake. Pull switch m. The electric parking brake is applied when control indicator ■...
  • Page 21 In brief ■ The engine cooling fans may run For vehicles with automatic after the engine has been switched transmission, depress foot off 3 154. brake and shift into P before ■ After running at high engine speeds pushing key into ignition switch or with high engine loads, operate and removing.

  • Page 22: Keys, Doors And Windows

    Keys, doors and windows Keys, doors and Keys, locks Press button to extend. To fold the key, first press the button. windows Keys Car Pass Replacement keys The Car Pass contains security The key number is specified in the Keys, locks ........20 related vehicle data and should Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
  • Page 23 Keys, doors and windows Used to operate: ■ Overload of the central locking Key with foldaway key section system by operating at frequent ■ Central locking system intervals, the power supply is ■ Anti-theft locking system interrupted for a short time. ■...

  • Page 24: Central Locking System

    Keys, doors and windows Central locking system Note The central locking system can be If no door is opened within activated with the windows open. Unlocks and locks doors, load 5 minutes after the vehicle has been Note compartment and fuel filler flap. unlocked, the vehicle is relocked For safety reasons, the vehicle A pull on an interior door handle...

  • Page 25: Child Locks

    Keys, doors and windows Child locks The tailgate is unlocked together with When the key is in the ignition switch, the doors. locking is only possible if all doors are closed. With the engine running, the tailgate will only unlock when the electrical Fault in radio remote control parking brake is applied or automatic system...

  • Page 26: Doors

    Keys, doors and windows Doors Closing Fault Load compartment Tailgate Opening Use the interior handle. To open the tailgate in the event of power interruption: Do not operate the button above the number plate while closing the Remove the interior trim cover from tailgate, as this will unlock it again.

  • Page 27: Vehicle Security

    Keys, doors and windows Vehicle security Activating gases, which cannot be seen or smelled, could enter the vehicle. Anti-theft locking system This can cause unconsciousness and even death. 9 Warning Caution Do not use the system if there are people in the vehicle! The doors Before opening the tailgate check cannot be unlocked from the overhead obstructions, such as a...
  • Page 28 Keys, doors and windows It monitors: Press button p on radio remote Activation without monitoring of control or manually lock the driver's passenger compartment and ■ Doors, tailgate, bonnet door. vehicle inclination ■ Passenger compartment including The system is activated: adjoining load compartment ■...
  • Page 29 Keys, doors and windows 3. Close doors. Status during the first 30 seconds of If the alarm has been triggered, the anti-theft alarm system activation: hazard warning lights will not flash 4. Activate the anti-theft alarm upon deactivation. system. LED illuminates = test, arming delay. LED flashes = doors, tailgate or Press button o again to cancel.

  • Page 30: Exterior Mirrors

    Keys, doors and windows Exterior mirrors Immobiliser the ignition and remove key, wait approx. 2 seconds and then repeat the start attempt. Convex shape If the control indicator remains The convex exterior mirror contains illuminated, attempt to start the an aspherical area and reduces blind engine using the spare key and seek spots.

  • Page 31: Folding Mirrors

    Keys, doors and windows Folding mirrors Heated mirrors Electric folding With ignition switch in positions ACC For pedestrian safety, the exterior Operated by pressing the RÜ button. or ON, press button n and both mirrors will swing out of their normal LED illuminates in the button.

  • Page 32: Interior Mirrors

    Keys, doors and windows Interior mirrors Automatic anti-dazzle Do not use sharp instruments or abrasive cleaners on the exterior mirrors and avoid scratching or Manual anti-dazzle damaging the heating elements. Automatic dimming Press button on mirror housing to turn function on; button illuminates and dazzle from following vehicles at night To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on is automatically reduced.

  • Page 33: Windows

    Keys, doors and windows Windows Windscreen stickers After switching off the ignition, window operation is disabled when Do not attach stickers such as toll the driver's door is opened. Windscreen road stickers or similar on the windscreen in the area of the interior Heat-reflecting windscreen mirror.

  • Page 34: Heated Rear Window

    Keys, doors and windows Heated rear window Additional switches are located in the Child safety system for rear front passenger's door and the rear windows 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...

  • Page 35: Roof

    Keys, doors and windows Roof Do not use sharp instruments or For incremental operation, briefly abrasive cleaners on the rear window press the switch in the required and avoid scratching or damaging the direction. For automatic opening or Sunroof heating elements. closing, press and hold the switch.
  • Page 36 Keys, doors and windows General hints Function standby The sunroof can be operated: ■ with ignition on, ■ within 10 minutes of switching ignition off, After switching off the ignition, sunroof operation is disabled when driver's door is opened.

  • Page 37: Seats, Restraints

    Seats, restraints Seats, restraints Head restraints Height adjustment Position Head restraints ......35 9 Warning Front seats ........36 Rear seats ........40 Only drive with the head restraint Seat belts ........42 set to the proper position. Airbag system ......45 Child restraints ......

  • Page 38: Front Seats

    Seats, restraints Front seats Stow head restraints securely in load ■ Sit with shoulders as far back compartment. against the backrest as possible. Set the backrest rake so that it is Seat position possible to easily reach the Active head restraints steering wheel with arms slightly 9 Warning In the event of a rear-end impact, the...

  • Page 39: Seat Adjustment

    Seats, restraints Seat adjustment Seat positioning Seat backrests 9 Danger Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from the steering wheel, to permit safe airbag deployment. 9 Warning Never adjust seats while driving as they could move uncontrollably. Drive only with engaged seats and Pull handle, slide seat, release Pull lever, adjust inclination and backrests.

  • Page 40: Seat Folding

    Seats, restraints Seat folding Seat height Lumbar support Caution When seat height is in highest position, push head restraints down and lift up sun visors before folding backrest forwards. Lever pumping motion Adjust lumbar support to suit personal requirements using the lever. = seat higher down = seat lower To increase or decrease lumbar...

  • Page 41: Power Seat Adjustment

    Seats, restraints Slide seat forwards. Seat backrests To return the backrest to its original position, slide seat as far back as it will go, lift release lever, move the backrest to upright position, lower lever and the backrest engages. Folding the backrest forwards is possible only when the backrest is in an upright position.

  • Page 42: Rear Seats

    Seats, restraints Rear seats Heating If temperature continues to rise, turn seat heating off and seek the assistance of a workshop. Seat backrests Adjust heating to the desired setting by pressing the ß button for the respective seat one or more times To adjust seat backrests, lift release with the ignition switch set to ACC or lever on top of backrest and move...
  • Page 43 Seats, restraints Push head restraints all the way Fold armrest down. The armrest 9 Warning down, lift backrest release lever and contains cupholders and a storage fold backrest forwards and down onto box. Never adjust seats while driving as seat cushion. they could move uncontrollably.

  • Page 44: Seat Belts

    Seats, restraints Seat belts Seat belts are designed to be used by Belt force limiters only one person at a time. Located on the front seats. Stress on the body is reduced by the gradual Child restraint system 3 52. release of the belt during a collision.

  • Page 45: Three-Point Seat Belt

    Seats, restraints pretensioners. Do not make any Height adjustment modifications to belt pretensioner components as this will invalidate the vehicle type approval. Three-point seat belt Fastening Loose or bulky clothing prevents the belt from fitting snugly. Do not place 1. Squeeze release buttons objects such as handbags or mobile together.
  • Page 46 Seats, restraints Removing Using the seat belt while pregnant Adjust the height so that the belt lies across the shoulder. It must not lie To release belt, press red button on across the throat or upper arm. belt buckle. Do not adjust while driving. 9 Warning The lap belt must be positioned as low as possible across the pelvis...

  • Page 47: Airbag System

    Seats, restraints Airbag system Front passenger seat belt Each airbag is triggered only once. Have deployed airbags replaced by reminder a workshop. Furthermore, it might be The airbag system consists of a necessary to have the steering number of individual systems wheel, the instrument panel, parts of depending on the scope of the panelling, the door seals,...
  • Page 48 Seats, restraints sous peine d'infliger des DA: Brug ALDRIG en bagudvendt BLESSURES GRAVES, voire autostol på et forsæde med AKTIV MORTELLES à l'ENFANT. AIRBAG, BARNET kan komme I LIVSFARE eller komme ALVORLIGT ES: NUNCA utilice un sistema de TIL SKADE. retención infantil orientado hacia atrás en un asiento protegido por un SV: Använd ALDRIG en bakåtvänd...
  • Page 49 Seats, restraints mesmo, poderá ocorrer a PERDA DE korunmakta olan bir koltukta BLAZINO, saj pri tem obstaja VIDA ou FERIMENTOS GRAVES na kullanmayınız. ÇOCUK ÖLEBİLİR nevarnost RESNIH ali SMRTNIH CRIANÇA. veya AĞIR ŞEKİLDE POŠKODB za OTROKA. YARALANABİLİR. IT: Non usare mai un sistema di SR: NIKADA ne koristiti bezbednosni sicurezza per bambini rivolto UK: НІКОЛИ...

  • Page 50: Front Airbag System

    Seats, restraints Front airbag system acest lucru poate duce la DECESUL ET: ÄRGE kasutage tahapoole sau VĂTĂMAREA GRAVĂ a suunatud lapseturvaistet istmel, mille The front airbag system consists of COPILULUI. ees on AKTIIVSE TURVAPADJAGA one airbag in the steering wheel and kaitstud iste, sest see võib CS: NIKDY nepoužívejte dětský...

  • Page 51: Side Airbag System

    Seats, restraints Fit the seat belt correctly and engage securely. Only then the airbag is able to protect. Side airbag system The inflated airbags cushion the The inflated airbags cushion the impact, thereby considerably impact, thereby considerably reducing the risk of injury to the upper reducing the risk of injury to the upper body and head of the front seat body and pelvis in the event of a side-...

  • Page 52: Airbag Deactivation

    Seats, restraints Curtain airbag system 9 Warning The curtain airbag system consists of an airbag in the roof frame on each Keep the area in which the airbag side. This can be identified by the inflates clear of obstructions. word AIRBAG on the roof pillars. The hooks on the handles in the roof frame are only suitable for The curtain airbag system is triggered...
  • Page 53 Seats, restraints Use the ignition key to choose the Control indicator V for front Risk of fatal injury for an adult position: passenger airbag 3 82. person on a seat with deactivated = front passenger airbag front passenger airbag. systems are deactivated and will not inflate in the event of a collision.

  • Page 54: Child Restraints

    Child restraint systems used on the front passenger seat. tables. We recommend the Opel child Allow children to enter and exit the Airbag deactivation 3 50. restraint system which is tailored vehicle only on the side facing away Airbag label 3 45.

  • Page 55: Child Restraint Installation Locations

    Seats, restraints Child restraint installation locations Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system On front passenger seat Weight and age class activated airbag deactivated airbag On rear outboard seats On rear centre seat Group 0: up to 10 kg U, <...
  • Page 56 Seats, restraints Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system On front On rear On rear Weight and age class Size class Fixture passenger seat outboard seats centre seat Group 0: up to 10 kg or approx. 10 months ISO/R1 X Group 0+: up to 13 kg or approx.
  • Page 57 Seats, restraints = Suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the 'vehicle-specific', 'restricted' or 'semi-universal' categories. The ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type. IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight and age class.

  • Page 58: Top-Tether Fastening Eyes

    Seats, restraints ISOFIX child restraint Top-tether fastening eyes systems The Top-tether anchors located on the rear of the backrests are designed Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX to hold child restraints which come child restraint systems to the ISOFIX equipped with Top-tether anchor mounting brackets.

  • Page 59: Storage

    Storage Storage Storage compartments Located in the front passenger foot well. Coin storage 9 Warning Storage compartments ....57 Do not store heavy or sharp Load compartment ....... 69 objects in the storage Roof rack system ......72 compartments. Otherwise vehicle Loading information .....

  • Page 60: Glovebox

    Storage Glovebox Cupholders To close: pull up cover and push it until it latches into place. Cupholders are located in the front of Do not use for storing heavy objects. the centre console. The cupholder is flexible, allowing Underseat storage different size drink containers to be stored.

  • Page 61: Centre Console Storage

    Storage Armrest storage Rear carrier system If not in use, the carrier system must be slid back into the vehicle floor. Console box in front armrest A multifunction box is offered as an accessory for the rear carrier system. There must not be any objects on the bicycles that could become loose during transportation.
  • Page 62 Storage 9 Warning No-one should be in the extension zone of the rear carrier system, risk of injury. Pull up license plate holder and fully Completely pull out the rear carrier insert the holder supports into the system until you hear it engage. retainers.
  • Page 63 Storage Install the tail lamps Open out the bulb holder on the back of the tail lamp completely. Check the cable and lamp position to make sure these are correctly First remove the rear (1), then the installed and are securely located. Push the clamping lever and push the front (2) tail lamp from the recesses.
  • Page 64 Storage Lock the rear carrier system Unfold pedal crank recesses Remove the pedal crank mounts from the pedal crank recesses. Swivel the left clamping lever (1) back Fold one or both pedal crank first, followed by the right clamping recesses upwards until the diagonal lever (2) until they stop.
  • Page 65 Storage Adapting the rear carrier system Press the release lever and withdraw the wheel recesses. to a bicycle If the bicycle has curved pedal cranks, screw in the pedal crank unit all the way (position 1). Push the release lever on the strap With the rotary lever on the pedal retainer and remove the strap crank recess, roughly adapt the...
  • Page 66 Storage Prepare the bicycle for Attaching a bicycle to the rear attachment carrier system Insert pedal crank mount into outer rail of each pedal crank recess from above and slide downwards as far as Note Put on the bicycle. The pedal crank it will go.
  • Page 67 Storage Attach the pedal crank by rotating the Place the bicycle upright using the Caution attachment screw on the pedal crank rotary lever on the pedal crank mount. recess. Make sure to pull out the wheel If the two bicycles obstruct one recesses as far as necessary to another, the relative positions of the have both bicycle tyres placed in...
  • Page 68 Storage Secure both bicycle wheels to the Removing a bicycle from the wheel recesses using strap retainers. rear carrier system Check the bicycle to make sure it is secure. Caution Ensure gap between bicycle and vehicle is at least 5 cm. If necessary, loosen handlebar and swivel sideways.
  • Page 69 Storage Retracting the rear carrier Press release lever and slide in wheel recesses all the way as far as they will system Insert the strap retainer and pull tightly downwards as far as possible. Push the pedal crank mounts into the Disengage the locking lever on the pedal crank recess as shown in the diagonal support and fold both pedal...
  • Page 70 Storage Push the clamping lever down and pull both lamp supports out of the recesses. Pull up license plate holder and fold Swivel first the right clamping lever down into horizontal position. (1) forwards, followed by the left clamping lever (2), until they can be engaged in their respective recesses.

  • Page 71: Load Compartment Cover

    Storage Load compartment Raise the release lever and hold. Lift Closing the cover the system slightly and push it into the bumper until it engages. Storage compartments in the Release lever must return to original load compartment position. 9 Warning If the system cannot be correctly engaged, please seek the assistance of a workshop.

  • Page 72: Rear Floor Storage Cover

    Storage Rear floor storage cover Removing the cover Depending on version, to access the rear floor storage compartment, push Open load compartment cover. Pull To access the rear floor storage both levers on the floor cover towards socket on either side of cover towards compartment, pull floor cover handle the handle and pull up the cover by centre of vehicle, lift and remove...

  • Page 73: Lashing Eyes

    Storage The lashing eyes are designed to Caution secure items against slippage, e.g. using lashing straps or a luggage floor Do not allow objects to protrude net. above the top of the rear floor Two additional lashing eyes are storage compartment, to avoid located in front of the rear seats.

  • Page 74: Roof Rack System

    Storage Roof rack system Loading information ■ Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or the instrument panel, and do not cover Roof rack ■ Heavy objects in the load the sensor on top of the instrument compartment should be evenly For safety reasons and to avoid panel.
  • Page 75 Storage To calculate the EC kerb weight, enter the data for your vehicle in the Weights table at the front of this manual. The EC kerb weight includes weights for the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank 90 % full).

  • Page 76: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and controls Instruments and Controls Steering wheel controls controls Steering wheel adjustment Controls ........74 Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........... 81 Information displays ..... 93 Vehicle messages ...... 101 Trip computer ......102 The Infotainment system and a connected mobile phone can be operated via the controls on the Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,...

  • Page 77: Horn

    Instruments and controls Horn Windscreen wiper/washer Adjustable wiper interval Windscreen wiper To set the wiping interval to a value Press j. between 1 and 10 seconds: & = fast ■ Switch on ignition. % = slow ■ Push lever down from position §. $ = timed interval wiping or ■...
  • Page 78 Instruments and controls In this mode, wiping frequency is also The wiper operates for one cycle to Windscreen and headlight affected by vehicle speed. As vehicle check the system when the key is washer speed increases, wiping will become turned to ignition switch position more frequent.

  • Page 79: Outside Temperature

    Instruments and controls Control indicator G illuminates in the Move lever to activate the rear A drop in temperature is indicated instrument cluster when the washer window wiper: immediately and a rise in temperature fluid level is low. after a time delay. Push lever = wiper on Pull lever...
  • Page 80 Instruments and controls Automatic time synchronisation 9 Warning Board-Info-Display The road surface may already be icy even though the display indicates a few degrees above 0 °C. Clock Graphic-Info-Display, Colour-Info-Display 3 96. The RDS (Radio Data System) signal of most VHF transmitters automatically sets the time, identified by } in the display.

  • Page 81: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and controls Deactivate (Clock Sync.Off) or Graphic-Info-Display, Colour-Info- To set date and time manually, select activate (Clock Sync.On) automatic Display menu item Time, Date from the time synchronisation with the arrow Settings menu. The menu is buttons on the Infotainment system. displayed.
  • Page 82 Instruments and controls Electrical accessories that are connected must comply with the electromagnetic compatibility requirements laid down in DIN VDE 40 839. Caution Do not connect any current- delivering accessories, e.g. electrical charging devices or batteries. Do not damage the outlet by using 12 Volt power outlets are located Pull the cap out to use the power unsuitable plugs.

  • Page 83: Warning Lights, Gauges And Indicators

    Instruments and controls Warning lights, gauges Odometer To reset, press and hold the trip odometer button for a few seconds and indicators The odometer display is located in the with the ignition on. centre of the instrument cluster. Instrument cluster Tachometer In some versions, the needles of the instruments briefly rotate to the end...

  • Page 84: Fuel Gauge

    Instruments and controls Fuel gauge Service display = park position = reverse gear The engine oil life system lets you = neutral know when to change the engine oil = drive position (automatic and filter. Based on driving mode) conditions, the interval at which an 1-6 = selected gear in manual mode engine oil and filter change will be indicated can vary considerably.
  • Page 85 Instruments and controls Control indicators on the 9 Danger instrument panel Risk of fatal injury for a child using a child restraint system together with activated front passenger airbag. Risk of fatal injury for an adult person with deactivated front passenger airbag.
  • Page 86 Instruments and controls Control indicators in the instrument cluster...

  • Page 87: Turn Signal

    Instruments and controls Turn signal When the engine is running, if seat 9 Warning belt is not engaged, the control O illuminates or flashes green. indicator will flash for 100 seconds Have the cause of the fault The relevant control indicator flashes then illuminate until seat belt is remedied immediately by a when the turn signal is switched on...

  • Page 88: Malfunction Indicator Light

    Instruments and controls Interrupt your journey immediately. Control indicator Z also illuminates if In some cases, the fault can be Remove key and check drive belt there is a fault in the diesel particle eliminated by switching the engine off condition and tensioning before filter 3 129 or with the automatic and back on again.

  • Page 89: Electrical Parking Brake

    Instruments and controls Electrical parking brake Illuminates when engine is running if If the control indicator does not fluid level for brake hydraulics is too illuminate when the ignition is fault low 3 158. switched on, stays lit or illuminates during driving, there is a fault in the j illuminates yellow.

  • Page 90: Power Steering

    Instruments and controls Flashes briefly when the engine Illuminates to indicate there is a fault Interference due to external sources in the system. of ultrasound. Once the source of is running interference is removed, the system If it flashes or illuminates during The system is temporarily disabled.

  • Page 91: Diesel Particle Filter

    Instruments and controls Diesel particle filter Flashes When the engine is started, W illuminates briefly. If it does not The system is actively engaged. % illuminates or flashes yellow. illuminate, seek the assistance of a Engine output may be reduced and workshop.

  • Page 92: Tyre Pressure Monitoring

    Instruments and controls Tyre pressure monitoring Illuminates when the ignition is 9 Warning switched on and extinguishes shortly system after the engine starts. If it does not When the engine is off, illuminate, seek the assistance of a w illuminates or flashes yellow. considerably more force is needed workshop.

  • Page 93: Low Fuel

    Instruments and controls Low fuel Immobiliser Based on driving conditions, the interval at which an oil change will be Y illuminates yellow. d illuminates red. indicated can vary considerably. When the engine is started, Y When the engine is started, d Change oil within 1000 km.

  • Page 94: Cruise Control

    Instruments and controls Brake pedal needs to be depressed Illuminates when the front fog lights accompanied by a warning chime, to to release the electrical parking brake are switched on 3 110. warn the driver to reduce speed as 3 138. appropriate.

  • Page 95: Information Displays

    Instruments and controls Information displays Anti-theft alarm system An F in the display indicates a fault. Have the cause of the fault remedied a illuminates yellow. by a workshop. Board-Info-Display Illuminates when alarm system Trip computer, Board-Info-Display The Info-Display is located in the monitoring of the passenger 3 102.

  • Page 96: System Settings

    Instruments and controls Select using the Infotainment system Select using the left adjuster wheel on System settings buttons the steering wheel Press the Settings button of the In the Settings menu, use the OK Turn the adjuster wheel to call up the Infotainment system.
  • Page 97 Instruments and controls ■ Time, setting minutes Some transmitters do not send a The value ready for modification is correct time signal. In such cases, marked with arrows. Use the arrow ■ Date, setting day switch off automatic time buttons to make the required setting. ■...

  • Page 98: Info-Display

    Instruments and controls Setting units of measure The type of information and how it is displayed depends on the equipment of the vehicle and the settings of the trip computer and Infotainment system. Some information appears on the display in an abbreviated form. An F in the display indicates a fault.
  • Page 99 Instruments and controls wheel. If there are several warning Turn Select using the left adjuster messages, acknowledge them one at wheel on the steering wheel ■ To mark a menu option a time. ■ To set a numeric value or to display Check control 3 101.
  • Page 100 Instruments and controls Function areas System settings ■ Contrast ■ Day / Night ■ Ignition logic Setting date and time For each function area there is a main The settings are accessed via the page (Main), which is selected at the Settings menu.
  • Page 101 Instruments and controls Some RDS transmitters do not send Language selection a correct time signal. In such cases, switch off automatic time synchronisation and set the time manually. To set date and time manually, select menu item Time, Date from the Settings menu.
  • Page 102 Instruments and controls Setting units of measure Adjusting contrast Always day design; black or coloured (Graphic-Info-Display) text on a light background. Always night design; white or coloured text on a dark background. Selections are indicated by a o in front of the menu item. Ignition logic See Infotainment system instruction manual.

  • Page 103: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and controls Vehicle messages ■ During automatic self-cleaning of In vehicles with tyre pressure the diesel particle filter 3 129. monitoring system, if low tyre pressures are detected, relevant Warning chimes ■ In vehicles equipped with engine information appears on the overspeed warning;...

  • Page 104: Trip Computer

    Instruments and controls Trip computer Steer out of the flow of traffic as ■ Range quickly as possible without ■ Stop watch endangering other vehicles. Stop and Trip computer in Board- Board-Info-Display 3 93. check the tyres. Mount the spare Info-Display wheel 3 186, 3 189.
  • Page 105 Instruments and controls Average consumption After refuelling, the range is updated Stop watch automatically after a brief delay. Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any If the fuel in the tank allows less than time. 50 km of travel, the warning Range appears on the display.
  • Page 106 Instruments and controls Interruption of power supply page provides information on range, Range is calculated from current fuel average consumption and tank content and instantaneous If the power supply has been instantaneous consumption. consumption. The display shows interrupted or if the battery voltage average values.
  • Page 107 Instruments and controls Instantaneous consumption Average consumption Display of the instantaneous Display of average consumption. The consumption. measurement can be reset at any time. Display changes depending on speed: Resetting trip computer Display in l/h = below 13 km/h information Display in = above 13 km/h l/100 km...

  • Page 108: Interruption Of Power Supply

    Instruments and controls Stop watch Travel Time: Measurement of the time from manual activation via Start to manual deactivation via Reset. Interruption of power supply If the power supply has been interrupted or if the battery voltage has dropped too low, the values stored in the trip computer will be lost.

  • Page 109: Lighting

    Lighting Lighting Exterior lighting Tail lights Tail lights illuminate together with low Light switch beam/high beam and sidelights. Exterior lighting ......107 Automatic light control Interior lighting ......112 Lighting features ......114 Turn light switch: AUTO = Automatic light control: When the automatic light control Headlights are switched on function is switched on and the...

  • Page 110: High Beam

    Lighting Headlight range To ensure automatic light control To switch from low to high beam, functions properly, do not cover the push lever. adjustment light sensor on top of the instrument To switch to low beam, pull lever back panel. again.

  • Page 111: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting Hazard warning flashers Vehicles without automatic level If control indicator q illuminates in the control system instrument cluster while driving, a fault has occurred. Have the cause of Turn thumb wheel ? to required the fault remedied immediately by a position: workshop.

  • Page 112: Turn And Lane-Change Signals

    Lighting Turn and lane-change For three flashes, e.g. when changing Operated with the > button. Control lanes, press the lever until resistance indicator > illuminates in the signals is felt and then release. Move the instrument cluster when the front fog lever to the resistance point and hold lights are switched on.

  • Page 113: Parking Lights

    Lighting Rear fog lights The vehicle rear fog light is Confirmed by a signal tone and the deactivated when towing. corresponding turn signal control indicator. Parking lights To deactivate, switch on the ignition or move the turn signal lever in the opposite direction.

  • Page 114: Interior Lighting

    Lighting Interior lighting If driver's door is opened or q is Front courtesy light pressed on the remote control, instrument panel illuminates Instrument panel automatically for 30 seconds until illumination control ignition switch is turned to position ACC. Display mode 3 96. Interior lights During entry and exit of the vehicle, the front and rear courtesy lights...

  • Page 115: Reading Lights

    Lighting Load compartment lighting Reading lights Front reading lights Courtesy lights can be turned off immediately by pressing button K. Illuminates when a door or the tailgate Ignition switch illumination is opened. Operated with the L and M Illuminates when you open a door. buttons.

  • Page 116: Exit Lighting

    Lighting Lighting features Rear reading lights Switching on Entry lighting Welcome lighting Depending upon outside light conditions, when unlocking the vehicle with the remote control the hazard warning lights flash twice and the exterior and interior lights illuminate for 20 seconds. This function facilitates locating the vehicle when it is dark.

  • Page 117: Battery Discharge Protection

    Lighting Battery discharge protection To prevent the battery from becoming discharged, the exterior lights turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is switched off. Battery discharge protection will not work if the lights are turned on 10 minutes after the ignition has been switched off;...

  • Page 118: Climate Control

    Climate control Climate control Climate control systems Temperature red = warm Heating and ventilation blue = cold system Heating will not be fully effective until Climate control systems ..... 116 the engine has reached normal Air vents ........121 operating temperature. Maintenance ......

  • Page 119: Centre Air Vents

    Climate control Demisting and defrosting Cooling n If no cooling or drying is required, switch the cooling system off to save ■ Set the air distribution switch to l fuel. Activated cooling might inhibit or J autostops. ■ Set temperature control to warmest level Air recirculation system 4 ■...

  • Page 120: Electronic Climate Control

    Climate control directed to it. If windscreen mists up Demisting and defrosting Air conditioning n and air from outside, activate windscreen recirculation 4 are switched on wiper and deactivate l. automatically to improve defrosting efficiency when position l or J is Maximum cooling selected.
  • Page 121 Climate control ■ Fan speed Temperature preselection Recommended comfort setting is ■ Temperature on front passenger 22 °C. Intermediate settings are side possible. AUTO = Automatic mode Press SYNC button to automatically = Automatic air recirculation adjust front passenger's side = Demisting and defrosting temperature to match current driver's Cooling A/C, Air recirculation 4...
  • Page 122 Climate control Climate control system settings can J = to windscreen, front door Operated with the t button. be changed by pressing button A/C or windows and foot wells Activation is indicated by the LED in by adjusting the fan speed or air V = to windscreen, front door the button.

  • Page 123: Side Air Vents

    Climate control Air vents To switch off window demisting and Control the air temperature at the side defrosting, press button V again, air vents by adjusting the temperature press AUTO button, adjust fan speed control switch. Adjustable air vents or air distribution switch. At least one air vent must be open while the cooling A/C is on.

  • Page 124: Fixed Air Vents

    Climate control Maintenance Fixed air vents Active carbon filter In addition to the particle filter the Additional air vents are located Air intake active carbon filter reduces odours. beneath the windscreen, door windows and in the front and rear foot Air conditioning regular wells.
  • Page 125 Climate control ■ Cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage ■ Performance check...

  • Page 126: Driving And Operating

    Driving and operating Driving and operating Driving hints Steering Control of the vehicle Caution Driving hints ....... 124 Never coast with engine not Never leave the steering wheel on running (except during full lock when the vehicle is Starting and operating ....125 stationary, as this may damage Autostop) Engine exhaust ......

  • Page 127: Accelerator Pedal

    Driving and operating Starting and operating Ignition switch positions Starting the engine New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for the first few journeys. During the first drive, smoke may occur because of wax and oil evaporating off the exhaust system. Park the vehicle in the open for a while after the first drive and avoid inhaling the fumes.
  • Page 128 Driving and operating Stop-start system Before restarting or to switch off the 30 seconds. If engine does not start, engine, turn key back to LOCK. wait 10 seconds before repeating The stop-start system helps to save starting procedure. Start attempts should not last longer fuel and to reduce the exhaust than 15 seconds.
  • Page 129 Driving and operating Deactivation Conditions for an Autostop The stop-start system checks if each of the following conditions is fulfilled. ■ The stop-start system is not manually deactivated ■ the bonnet is fully closed ■ the driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened ■...
  • Page 130 Driving and operating ■ the self-cleaning function of the If the selector lever is shifted out of ■ the climate control system requests diesel particle filter is not active neutral before depressing the clutch an engine start first, control indicator - illuminates. ■...

  • Page 131: Engine Exhaust

    Driving and operating Engine exhaust ■ Close windows and sunroof. ■ Switch off the engine and turn ■ Lock the vehicle with button p on the ignition key to position the radio remote control 3 22. LOCK, push key into ignition 9 Danger switch and remove.

  • Page 132: Catalytic Converter

    Driving and operating The filter is cleaned by periodically If cleaning of the filter is required and filter 3 86. Cleaning is not possible, burning off the soot particles at high previous driving conditions did not seek the assistance of a workshop temperature.

  • Page 133: Automatic Transmission

    Driving and operating Automatic transmission = drive position (automatic Caution mode) 1-6 = selected gear in manual mode The automatic transmission permits Fuel grades other than those listed automatic gearshifting (automatic on pages 3 145, 3 205 could Selector lever mode) or manual gearshifting damage the catalytic converter or (manual mode).

  • Page 134: Manual Mode

    Driving and operating Manual mode The selector lever is locked in position Rocking the vehicle P and N and can only be moved when Rocking the vehicle is only the ignition is on and the foot brake is permissible if the vehicle is stuck in applied.
  • Page 135 Driving and operating transmission will automatically shift to Kickdown Activation a lower gear, even in manual mode, In automatic mode, press button In both automatic and manual modes, to prevent the engine from stalling. s; control indicator s if the accelerator pedal is pressed illuminates in the instrument cluster down completely the transmission If a higher gear is selected when...
  • Page 136 Driving and operating Interruption of power Deactivation 3. Remove trim cover. Fuel economy mode is switched off supply by pressing button s again; The clutch is not disengaged if the control indicator s extinguishes in vehicle battery is discharged and a the instrument cluster.

  • Page 137: Manual Transmission

    Driving and operating Manual transmission Drive systems Caution All-wheel drive It is not advisable to drive with the hand resting on the selector lever. All-wheel drive is an active-on- demand system that engages automatically, with no action required by the driver. Depending on the driving environment, the vehicle switches between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, to give the...
  • Page 138 Driving and operating Ensure tyres (including the spare) are attempt to go as fast through turns as Towing the vehicle 3 192. inflated to the correct pressure you might in a conventional vehicle. Driving through water 3 210 and are suitable for the Strong crosswinds can affect the Do not exceed the maximum wading normal steering of the vehicle.
  • Page 139 Driving and operating operations for wading , involving mechanical components and cause ■ Transfer box and underguard checks for water contamination, at localised overheating and failure of ■ Engine oil pan and underguard the earliest opportunity. parts, especially in the engine Observe the following: compartment.

  • Page 140: Brakes

    Driving and operating Brakes ABS starts to regulate brake pressure hard braking, the vehicle can no as soon as a wheel shows a tendency longer be steered and may to lock. The vehicle remains swerve. The brake system comprises two steerable, even during hard braking.
  • Page 141 Driving and operating Applying when vehicle is stationary Drive away function Fault Pull switch m, the electrical parking With the engine running, selecting a Failure mode of electrical parking forward gear (manual transmission) brake is indicated by control indicator brake operates automatically with or engaging D (automatic j 3 87.

  • Page 142: Ride Control Systems

    Driving and operating Ride control systems movement. Seek the assistance of a 9 Warning workshop to have the cause of the fault remedied. Electronic Stability Control Do not let this special safety feature tempt you into taking risks Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Brake assist when driving.

  • Page 143: Descent Control System

    Driving and operating Descent control system Switch off ESC function, to allow Activation engine rpm to increase, by pressing The Descent control system (DCS) button t briefly. Control indicator t allows the vehicle to travel at a low illuminates in the instrument cluster. speed without depressing the foot ESC is reactivated by pressing button brake.

  • Page 144: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driving and operating Driver assistance Fault DSC control indicators u 3 88. The yellow control indicator u flashes systems Automatic level control to indicate that the system is not ready for conditions to operate, due to The rear level of the vehicle is the high temperature (approx.

  • Page 145: Clutch Pedal

    Driving and operating stored and maintained. Control Deactivation indicator m illuminates green. Press the e button; control Accelerator pedal can be released. indicator m extinguishes and the Vehicle speed can be increased by vehicle slowly decelerates. depressing the accelerator pedal. Automatic deactivation: When the accelerator pedal is ■...

  • Page 146: Parking Assist

    Driving and operating Parking assist Activation 30 cm, the signal is continuous. The acoustic signal may differ depending on the type of object detected. Deactivation To deactivate, press the button again and the LED in the button will extinguish. The control indicator r in the instrument cluster will illuminate until the vehicle speed exceeds 25 km/h.

  • Page 147: Fuel

    Driving and operating Fuel If the acoustic signal sounds 3 times Caution continuously when there are no obstacles near the front or rear Fuel for petrol engines Performance of the system can be bumper, there is a fault in the system. reduced when sensors are Only use unleaded fuel that complies Have the cause of the fault remedied...

  • Page 148: Fuel For Diesel Engines

    Driving and operating management system is adjusted Caution Caution automatically according to the amount of ethanol in the fuel. Use of fuel that does not comply to Certain additives in petrol could, in E85 fuel must fulfil the CWA 15293 or EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or combination with ethanol, cause SS 155480 standard.

  • Page 149: Fuel Filler Cap

    Driving and operating Do not use marine diesel oils, heating The fuel filler cap can be retained in Caution oils, Aquazole and similar diesel- the holder on the inside of the fuel water emulsions. Diesel fuels must filler flap. In case of misfuelling, do not not be diluted with fuels for petrol When refuelling, fully insert the pump switch on ignition.

  • Page 150: Trailer Hitch

    The fuel consumption (combined) of The coupling ball bar is kept in a bag, actual fuel consumption of a the model Opel Antara is within a fastened with a strap and is stowed particular vehicle. Additional range of 10.9 to 6.3 l/100 km.

  • Page 151: Trailer Towing

    Driving and operating If no eye is available, loop cable When driving downhill, drive in the The permitted trailer load applies up around coupling ball bar. Ensure same gear as if driving uphill and to the specified incline and up to an cable is crossed under the vertical drive at a similar speed.

  • Page 152: Towing Equipment

    Driving and operating Towing equipment especially in the case of heavy Remove sealing plug from the hole for trailers. The vertical coupling load the coupling ball bar and stow it in the should never fall below 25 kg. load compartment. Caution When measuring the vertical coupling load, ensure the drawbar of the...
  • Page 153 Driving and operating Inserting the coupling ball bar 9 Warning Towing a trailer is permitted only when the coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bar cannot be properly attached, seek the assistance of a workshop. Eye for break-away stopping cable In the case of trailers with brakes, attach the break-away stopping cable to the eye - not to the coupling ball...

  • Page 154: Trailer Stability Assist

    Driving and operating Unlock coupling ball bar and remove key. Push lever to the left, towards the coupling ball bar and turn it downwards. Pull coupling ball bar out of coupling housing. Remove any rust or dirt from area around the coupling housing and coupling ball bar connection before inserting sealing plug in the hole.

  • Page 155: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle care Vehicle care General Information Vehicle storage Storage for a long period of time Accessories and vehicle If the vehicle is to be stored for several modifications General Information ....153 months: We recommend the use of genuine Vehicle checks ......154 ■...

  • Page 156: Vehicle Checks

    Vehicle care Vehicle checks End-of-life vehicle ■ Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle. recovery Performing work ■ Disconnect the clamp from the Information on end-of-life vehicle negative terminal of the vehicle recovery centres and the recycling of battery.

  • Page 157: Engine Oil

    Vehicle care Bonnet Caution Opening Do not press the bonnet into the latch to avoid dents. Engine oil Check the engine oil level manually on a regular basis to prevent damage to the engine. Ensure that the correct specification of oil is used. Recommended fluids Locate the safety catch, found slightly and lubricants 3 198.
  • Page 158 Vehicle care Control indicators for engine oil pressure I 3 90, engine oil life C 3 90, and low engine oil S 3 91. Once the engine oil has been changed, the engine oil life monitor needs to be reset. Seek the assistance of a workshop.

  • Page 159: Power Steering Fluid

    Vehicle care the coolant concentration checked and have the cause of the coolant loss remedied by a workshop. Engine coolant temperature control indicator W 3 89. Power steering fluid Caution Extremely small amounts of contamination can cause steering If the cooling system is cold, the Open the cap and remove.

  • Page 160: Washer Fluid

    Vehicle care Washer fluid Brake fluid Do not spray washer fluid onto windscreen in freezing weather, to avoid ice forming and impairing 9 Warning vision. In cold weather, do not fill the washer Brake fluid is poisonous and fluid reservoir more than three corrosive.

  • Page 161: Clutch Fluid

    Vehicle care battery. Short-distance-driving and Caution frequent engine starts can discharge the vehicle battery. Avoid the use of Only use high-performance brake unnecessary electrical consumers. fluid approved for the vehicle. Brake fluid 3 198. Brake fluid level control indicator R 3 86.
  • Page 162 Then perform the following Using an AGM vehicle battery and the ventilation in the vicinity of the actions: different from the original Opel negative terminal must be opened. vehicle battery may result in a lower 1. Set date and time in the...

  • Page 163: Diesel Fuel Filter

    Vehicle care Warning label ■ See the Owner's Manual for further With engine switched off, turn ignition information. key to ON, wait approx. 5 seconds, and turn key to LOCK to perform ■ Explosive gas may be present in priming operation. Perform this the vicinity of the vehicle battery.

  • Page 164: Bulb Replacement

    Vehicle care Bulb replacement Wiper blade replacement Wiper blades on the windscreen Switch off the ignition and turn off the relevant switch or close the doors. Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do not touch the bulb glass with bare hands.

  • Page 165: Halogen Headlights

    Vehicle care Halogen headlights Low and high beam 5. Engage bulb retaining spring and replace headlamp cap. 6. Reinstall headlamp assembly. Front turn signal Halogen headlights have separate Halogen headlights A can be systems for high beam 1 (inner bulbs) identified from Xenon headlights B by and low beam 2 (outer bulbs).

  • Page 166: Xenon Headlights

    Vehicle care 5. Reinstall bulb holder in lamp 5. Reinstall bulb holder in lamp Low and high beam assembly by rotating it clockwise. assembly and replace headlamp cap. 9 Danger 6. Reinstall headlamp assembly. 6. Reinstall headlamp assembly. Sidelights Xenon headlights work under extremely high electrical voltage.

  • Page 167: Fog Lights

    Vehicle care 3. Press and rotate bulb 3. Remove bulb from bulb holder by 1. Remove 2 screws from panel on anticlockwise to remove it from pulling it straight out. underside of vehicle below front bulb holder. fog lights and remove panel. 4.

  • Page 168: Tail Lights

    Vehicle care Tail lights Side turn signal lights Rear brake, tail, turn signal, reverse and fog tail light 6. Replace lamp assembly by guiding lugs on lamp assembly 1. Using a suitable screwdriver, pry into their corresponding lamp assembly away from wing. apertures.

  • Page 169: Number Plate Light

    Vehicle care Centre high-mounted 5. Reinstall bulb holder into lamp Rear reading lights assembly, rotate bulb holder brake light clockwise and ensure it is secure. Have bulbs replaced by a workshop. 6. Replace lamp covers using the 4 screws removed earlier. Number plate light Interior lights Front reading lights...

  • Page 170: Electrical System

    Vehicle care Electrical system Load compartment light Note Not all fuse box descriptions in this manual may apply to your vehicle. Fuses When inspecting the fuse box, refer Data on the replacement fuse must to the fuse box label. match the data on the defective fuse. It is advisable to carry a full set of There are two fuse boxes in the spare fuses.

  • Page 171: Engine Compartment Fuse

    Vehicle care Engine compartment fuse Fuse extractor A fuse extractor may be located in the engine compartment fuse box. The fuse box is located next to the coolant reservoir in the engine compartment. To open, disengage cover and tilt upwards. Place the fuse extractor on the various types of fuse from the top or side, and withdraw fuse.
  • Page 172 Vehicle care...
  • Page 173 Vehicle care Fuse Circuit Fuse Circuit Fuse Circuit Anti-lock Brake FAN1 Cooling fan LO BEAM RH Low beam (right- System hand) FAN3 Cooling fan Climate control, PRK LP LH Parking light (left- FRT FOG Front fog lights air conditioning hand) system FRT WPR Front wiper...

  • Page 174: Fuse Box

    Vehicle care After changing of defective fuses close the fuse box cover and press until it engages. If the fuse box cover is not closed correctly, malfunctions may occur. Instrument panel fuse box The fuse box is located on the left- hand side of the front passenger seat foot well, or, in right-hand drive vehicles, on the left-hand side of the...
  • Page 175 Vehicle care...
  • Page 176 Vehicle care Fuse Circuit Fuse Circuit Fuse Circuit Amplifier Communica‐ HVAC BLWR Climate control, tions Integration air conditioning APO JACK Power outlet Module (CONSOLE) (centre console) CLSTR Instrument Instrument panel APO JACK Power outlet cluster cluster (REAR CARGO) (load compart‐ ment) Daytime running ISRVM/RCM...

  • Page 177: Vehicle Tools

    Vehicle care Vehicle tools Fuse Circuit Fuse Circuit RUN 2 Power battery XBCM Export Body Tools key on run Control Module Vehicles with spare wheel RUN/CRNK Run crank XM/HVAC/DLC XM satellite radio, climate SDM (BATT) Safety Diag‐ control, data link nosis Module connection (Battery)
  • Page 178 Vehicle care To remove the jack and vehicle tools, Remove wing bolt from the jack by open the tailgate. rotating it anticlockwise and remove the jack and wheel wrench bag. Remove straps holding the bag containing the wheel wrench. Remove wheel wrench from the bag. Wheel changing 3 186.

  • Page 179: Wheels And Tyres

    Vehicle care Wheels and tyres 3 140. Seek the assistance of a workshop regarding availability of approved winter tyres. Tyre condition, wheel condition If winter tyres are in use, the Drive over edges slowly and at right temporary spare wheel may still be angles if possible.

  • Page 180: Pressure Monitoring System

    Vehicle care V = up to 240 km/h Tyre pressures differ depending on If the tyre pressure must be reduced W = up to 270 km/h various options. For the correct tyre or increased on a vehicle with tyre pressure value, follow the procedure pressure monitoring system, switch below: off ignition.

  • Page 181: Infotainment System

    Vehicle care Note A detected low tyre pressure Tyre pressures in Info-Display In countries where the tyre pressure condition is indicated by control monitoring system is legally indicator w 3 90. required, the use of wheels without If w illuminates, stop as soon as pressure sensors will invalidate the possible and inflate the tyres as vehicle type approval.
  • Page 182 Vehicle care For example, the following messages If the tyre pressure is to be reduced or can be displayed: increased, switch off the ignition. Tyre pressures 3 178, 3 210. Temperature dependency Tyre pressure depends on the temperature of the tyre. During driving, tyre temperature and pressure increase.
  • Page 183 Vehicle care TPMS sensor matching process tyre/wheel positions. If it takes longer, 5. Place the relearn tool against the the matching process stops and must tyre sidewall, near the valve stem. Each TPMS sensor has a unique be restarted. Then press the button to activate identification code.

  • Page 184: Tread Depth

    Vehicle care Tread depth indicators (TWI). Their position is 9 Warning indicated by markings on the Check tread depth at regular sidewall. intervals. Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels If there is more wear at the front than may lead to accidents and will Tyres should be replaced for safety the rear, swap round front wheels and invalidate the vehicle type...

  • Page 185: Tyre Chains

    Vehicle care Always use fine mesh chains that add Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that 9 Warning no more than 15 mm to the tyre tread is at the tyre's sidewall near the rim and the inboard sides (including chain cannot be repaired with the tyre repair Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel lock).
  • Page 186 Vehicle care Pull the floor cover handle upwards Screw the sealant filler hose onto 3 70. the tyre valve. Vehicle tools 3 175. 3. Connect the power plug to the power outlet. Unplug all items Caution from other power outlets. 4.
  • Page 187 Vehicle care is obtained, switch off the vehicle must not be driven. Seek compressor. the assistance of a workshop. If the prescribed tyre pressure is not obtained within 10 minutes, remove the tyre repair kit. Move the vehicle one tyre rotation. Reattach the tyre repair kit and continue the filling procedure for 10 minutes.

  • Page 188: Wheel Changing

    Vehicle care Note the expiry date of the kit. After Make the following preparations and this date its sealing capability is no observe the following information: longer guaranteed. Pay attention to ■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm and storage information on sealant non-slippery surface.
  • Page 189 Vehicle care ■ Do not raise the vehicle more than 1. Pull off the wheel cover. is necessary to change a wheel. 2. Install the wheel wrench ensuring ■ No people or animals may be in the that it locates securely and loosen vehicle when it is jacked-up.
  • Page 190 Vehicle care 8. Screw on the wheel nuts and Have the defective tyre renewed and tighten slightly by hand by turning replace temporary spare wheel with a clockwise until wheel is held full specification wheel without delay. against the hub. Jacking position for lifting 9.

  • Page 191: Spare Wheel

    Vehicle care corresponding speed limits apply, even though no label indicates this. Seek the assistance of a workshop to check the applicable speed limit. Use of the temporary spare wheel could affect driveability, particularly if using winter tyres. Have the defective tyre renewed as soon as possible and have the wheel balanced and fitted to the vehicle.

  • Page 192: Jump Starting

    Vehicle care Jump starting Only mount one temporary spare ■ Do not drive faster than 80 km/h. wheel. Do not drive faster than ■ Drive particularly carefully on wet 80 km/h. Take curves slowly. Do not and snow-covered road surfaces. Do not start with quick charger.
  • Page 193 Vehicle care ■ A discharged battery can already ■ The vehicles must not come into 3. Connect the black lead to the freeze at a temperature of 0 °C. contact with each other during the negative terminal 3 of the booster Defrost the frozen battery before jump starting process.

  • Page 194: Towing

    Vehicle care Towing 4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear window) of the vehicle receiving Towing the vehicle the jump start. 5. Operate discharged vehicle for approx. 20 minutes to allow for adequate battery recharging. 6. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.

  • Page 195: Towing Another Vehicle

    Vehicle care Towing another vehicle Turn key to ignition switch position Vehicles with automatic transmission: ACC and release the electrical Do not tow the vehicle using the parking brake before towing the towing eye. Towing with a tow rope vehicle. could cause severe damage to the transmission.

  • Page 196: Appearance Care

    Vehicle care Appearance care The towing eye must only be used for If using a car wash, comply with the towing and not for recovering a car wash manufacturer's instructions. vehicle. The windscreen wiper and rear Exterior care window wiper must be switched off. Caution Remove antenna and external Locks...

  • Page 197: Exterior Lights

    Vehicle care When cleaning with a high-pressure Paintwork polish with silicone forms a Sunroof jet cleaner, ensure a minimum protective film, making waxing Never clean with solvents or abrasive distance of 30 cm when working unnecessary. agents, fuels, aggressive media around the tailgate to prevent (e.g.

  • Page 198: Interior Care

    Vehicle care Interior care After the underbody is washed, check Caution the underbody and have it waxed if necessary. Interior and upholstery Close Velcro fasteners as open Bitumen/rubber materials could Only clean the vehicle interior, Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage the PVC coating.

  • Page 199: Service And Maintenance

    Service and maintenance Service and General information Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia- Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, maintenance Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Service information Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, In order to ensure economical and Greece, Greenland, Hungary, safe vehicle operation and to Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, General information ....

  • Page 200: Recommended Fluids

    Service and maintenance Recommended fluids, Confirmations ageing control, whereas viscosity grade gives information on the oil's Confirmation of service is recorded in lubricants and parts thickness over a temperature range. the Service and Warranty Booklet. The date and mileage is completed Dexos is the newest engine oil quality Recommended fluids and with the stamp and signature of the...
  • Page 201 Service and maintenance Select the appropriate engine oil Coolant and antifreeze based on its quality and on the Use only silicate-free long life coolant minimum ambient temperature (LLC) antifreeze. Consult a 3 202. workshop. The system is factory filled with Additional engine oil additives coolant designed for excellent The use of additional engine oil...

  • Page 202: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Vehicle identification Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle identification ....200 Vehicle data ....... 202 The Vehicle Identification Number is also engraved on the top right-hand side of the bulkhead near the centre of the engine firewall. The Vehicle Identification Number is visible through the windscreen.

  • Page 203: Identification Plate

    Technical data Identification plate Information on identification label: Specifications in the vehicle documents always have priority over 1 = Manufacturer those given in this manual. 2 = Type approval number 3 = Vehicle Identification Number Engine identification 4 = Permissible gross vehicle weight rating in kg The technical data tables show the 5 = Permissible gross train weight...

  • Page 204: Vehicle Data

    Technical data Vehicle data Recommended fluids and lubricants European service schedule Required engine oil quality All European countries (except Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Turkey) Only Israel Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines (including E85) (including E85) dexos 1 –...
  • Page 205 Technical data International service schedule Required engine oil quality All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Turkey Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines (including E85) (including E85) dexos 1 ✔ – – –...
  • Page 206 Technical data All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Turkey Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines (including E85) (including E85) ACEA A3/B3 ✔ – ✔ – ACEA A3/B4 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ACEA C3 ✔...

  • Page 207: Engine Data

    Technical data Engine data Sales designation 3.0 V6 2.2 CDTI 2.2 CDTI Engine identifier code A 24 XF A 30 XF A 22 DM A 22 DMH Number of cylinders 2384 2997 2231 2231 Piston displacement [cm Engine power [kW] at rpm 5600 6900...
  • Page 208 Technical data Performance All-wheel drive Engine A 24 XF A 30 XF A 22 DM A 22 DMH Maximum speed [km/h] Manual transmission – Automatic transmission The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce the specified maximum speed of the vehicle.

  • Page 209: Vehicle Weight

    Technical data Vehicle weight Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment Manual transmission / Automatic transmission. Engine All-wheel drive Front-wheel drive A 24 XF 1825-1885 / 1845-1905 1750-1810 / - A 30 XF - / 1875-1935 - / - A 22 DM 1911-1971 / 1936-1996 1836-1896 / 1861-1921...
  • Page 210 Technical data Rear 1576 Turning circle diameter, wall to wall [m] 12.78 Turning circle diameter, kerb to kerb [m] 11.87 Maximum wading depth [mm] (at 5 km/h) Approach angle 20° Ramp angle 18° Departure angle 24°...
  • Page 211 Technical data Capacities Engine oil Engine A 24 XF A 30 XF A 22 DM A 22 DMH including filter [l] between MIN and MAX [l] Fuel tank Petrol/diesel, nominal capacity [l]...

  • Page 212: Tyre Pressures

    Technical data Tyre pressures Up to full load Up to full load ECO Trailer towing Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) 215/70 R 16 240/2.4 (35) 240/2.4 (35) 260/2.6 (38) 260/2.6 (38)

  • Page 213: Customer Information

    Customer information Customer information Customer information Declaration of conformity Customer information ....211 Transmission systems Vehicle data recording and pri‐ This vehicle has systems that vacy ........... 213 transmit and/or receive radio waves subject to Directive 1999/5/EC. These systems are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 214 Customer information Jack...

  • Page 215: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy

    Customer information Vehicle data recording ■ Vehicle reactions in particular When using the vehicle, situations driving situations (e.g. inflation of may occur in which these technical and privacy an airbag, activation of the stability data related to other information regulation system) (accident report, damages on the Event data recorders vehicle, witness statements etc.) may...
  • Page 216 RFID technology in Opel vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other Opel system containing...
  • Page 217 Customer information...

  • Page 218: Index

    Index Automatic light control ....107 Automatic transmission..86, 131 Accessories and vehicle AUX input........59 modifications ......153 Accessory sockets......79 Active head restraints..... 35, 36 Battery.......... 85 Adjustable air vents ....121 Battery discharge protection ..115 Airbag and belt tensioners ... 85 Battery, jump starting....
  • Page 219 Centre high-mounted brake Engine coolant temperature ..89 light........111, 167 Engine data ....... 205 Danger, Warnings and Cautions . . . 3 Change engine oil ....... 90 Engine exhaust ......129 Daytime running lights ....109 Changing tyre and wheel size . . . 182 Engine identification....
  • Page 220 Fuel consumption - CO Heating and ventilation system . 116 Emissions ....... 148 High beam ......92, 108 Kerb weight......72, 207 Fuel economy mode..... 91 Hill start assist ......140 Keys ..........20 Fuel filler cap........ 86 Horn ........14, 75 Keys, locks........
  • Page 221 Seat heating......... 40 Seat position ........ 36 New vehicle running-in ....125 Radio Frequency Identification Selector lever ......131 Number plate light ..... 167 (RFID)........214 Service ....... 122, 197 Radio remote control ....20 Service display ...... 82, 90 Rain sensor........
  • Page 222 Tyre chains ........ 183 Vehicle unlocking ......6 Tyre changing......186 Vehicle weight ......207 Tachometer ......... 81 Tyre designations ...... 177 Ventilation........116 Tailgate......... 24 Tyre pressure ....101, 178 Tailgate open ....... 92 Tyre pressure monitoring Tail lights ........166 Warning chimes ......
  • Page 223 Copyright by ADAM OPEL AG, Rüsselsheim, Germany. The information contained in this publication is effective as of the date indicated below. Adam Opel AG reserves the right to make changes to the technical specifications, features and design of the vehicles relative to the information in this publication as well as changes to the publication itself.

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