Opel Antara Owner's Manual page 74

74 Instruments, controls
a
Anti-theft alarm system activation
without monitoring of passenger
compartment and vehicle tilt 3
see page 28.
I
Engine oil pressure
Illuminates in red when ignition is switched
on. Extinguishes after engine is started.
Can illuminate intermittently when idling
with hot engine; must extinguish when
engine speed is increased.
If it illuminates during driving;
engine oil pressure may be dangerously
low, interrupting engine lubrication and
resulting in damage to the engine and/or
locking of the driving wheels:
z Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly
as possible without impeding other
vehicles,
z Depress clutch,
z Move gearshift lever to neutral
(automatic transmission to N),
z Switch off ignition.
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Warning
When the engine is off, considerably
greater force will be required for braking
and steering.
Do not remove key until vehicle has come
to a standstill, otherwise the steering
column lock could engage unexpectedly.
Check engine oil level before consulting
a workshop. If the oil level is low, top up
using the specified engine oil - see pages
192, 213, 217.
If the oil level is normal, have a workshop
check the vehicle's lubricating system.
p
Alternator
Illuminates in red when ignition is switched
on. Extinguishes after engine is started.
If it illuminates during driving:
stop vehicle and switch off engine. The
battery is not being charged and the
engine cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be effective.
Interrupt your journey immediately.
Remove key and check drive belt condition
and tensioning before consulting a
workshop.
Z
Exhaust emissions
Illuminates in yellow when ignition is
switched on. Extinguishes after engine is
started. Can illuminate briefly when
driving; this is normal and does not
indicate a system fault.
If it illuminates when the engine is running;
fault in emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Fuel economy and vehicle
driveability may be impaired.
The control indicator also illuminates if
there is a fault in the diesel particle filter 3.
Consult a workshop as soon as possible.
If it flashes when the engine is running;
for a fault that can lead to destruction of
the catalytic converter, see page 134.
Consult a workshop as soon as possible.
0
Winter program 3
Illuminates in yellow when Winter program
for the automatic transmission is enabled -
see page 117.
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