Vehicle Care; General Information; Vehicle Storage; Accessories And Vehicle - Vauxhall Antara Owner's Manual

Vehicle care

General Information ................... 149
Vehicle checks ........................... 150
Bulb replacement ....................... 158
Electrical system ........................ 164
Vehicle tools .............................. 171
Wheels and tyres ....................... 173
Jump starting ............................. 184
Towing ....................................... 186
Appearance care ....................... 188

General Information

Accessories and vehicle

modifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the
electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).
Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle care

Vehicle storage

Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several
months:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine
compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve the rubber
seals.
■ Change the engine oil.
■ Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load.
■ Park the vehicle in a dry, well
ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or move selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
■ Do not apply the electrical parking
brake.
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