Vauxhall Antara (2014 year). Manual

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Instruments and controls

Instruments and

Controls

Steering wheel controls

controls

Steering wheel adjustment

Controls

Warning lights, gauges and indi-

cators

Information displays

Vehicle messages

100

Trip computer

101

The Infotainment system and a

connected mobile phone can be

Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,

operated via the controls on the

then engage lever and ensure it is

steering wheel.

fully locked.

Further information is available in the

Do not adjust steering wheel unless

Infotainment system instruction

vehicle is stationary and steering

manual.

wheel lock has been released.

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Instruments and controls

Adjustable wiper interval

Horn

Windscreen wiper/washer

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

■ Wait until wiping frequency reaches

automatic wiping with rain

the desired interval.

sensor

§ = off

■ Set lever to position $.

The interval remains stored until the

For a single wipe when the

next change or until the ignition is

windscreen wiper is off, press the

switched off. Switching the ignition on

lever down.

and moving the lever to $ sets the

Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.

interval to 3.5 seconds.

Switch off in car washes.

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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.

ACC.

To turn wiper off, move lever to

Automatic wiping with rain sensor

position §.

Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed

onto the windscreen.

If the lever is held longer, the wiper

$ = automatic wiping with rain

operates for two cycles after the lever

Keep the rain sensor area clean by

sensor

has been released and once more

activating the windscreen washer

after a 3 second delay.

The rain sensor detects the amount of

system.

If the headlights are on, washer fluid

water on the windscreen and

is also sprayed onto the headlights.

automatically regulates the frequency

The headlight washer system can

of the windscreen wiper.

only be operated again after a short

delay. If washer fluid level is low then

this delay is increased.

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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

= wiper off

If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,

Wiper activated lighting

the symbol : illuminates in the

With light switch in the AUTO

To activate rear window washer

Board-Info-Display as a warning for

position, when the windscreen wiper

system, press and hold button on end

icy road conditions. : remains

is operated for 8 cycles or more the

of lever. Washer fluid is sprayed onto

illuminated until outside temperature

exterior lights illuminate

rear window and the wiper wipes a

reaches at least 5 °C.

automatically.

few times when the button is

released.

Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.

Rear window wiper/washer

Switch off in car washes.

Outside temperature

In vehicles with Graphic-Info-Display

or Colour-Info-Display, a message

appears on the display as a warning

for icy road conditions. There is no

message below -5 °C.

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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 95.

The RDS (Radio Data System) signal

of most VHF transmitters

automatically sets the time, identified

by } in the display.

Some RDS transmitters do not send

a correct time signal. In such cases,

Date and time are shown in the

switch off automatic time

Info-Display.

synchronisation and set the time

Board-Info-Display 3 92.

manually.

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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. Select the menu items

required and make the desired

To set date and time manually, select

setting.

the menu item for time and date

setting from the Settings menu and

To correct time with the help of RDS,

make the desired setting. The value

select menu item Synchron. clock

ready for modification is marked with

automatical. from the Time, Date

arrows. Use the arrow buttons to

menu. The box in front of Synchron.

make the required setting. The setting

clock automatical. will be checked.

is saved when the menu item is

Graphic-Info-Display,

exited.

Colour-Info-Display 3 95.

To correct time with the help of RDS,

select the menu item for time

With the navigation system, date and

Power outlets

synchronisation from the Settings

time are set automatically upon

menu and make the desired setting.

The outlet can be used to connect

receipt of a GPS satellite signal. If the

electrical accessories.

Board-Info-Display 3 92.

displayed time does not match local

time, it can be corrected manually or

automatically by receiving an RDS

time signal.

Some RDS transmitters do not send

a correct time signal. In such cases,

switch off automatic time

synchronisation and set the time

manually.

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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.

12 Volt power outlets are located

Pull the cap out to use the power

Do not damage the outlet by using

beneath the cupholder in the front

outlet, and replace the cap when not

unsuitable plugs.

centre console, in the rear centre

in use.

console and on the right-hand side of

Stop-start system 3 125.

Do not exceed the maximum power

the load compartment.

consumption of 120 Watts.

Operational with ignition switch in

positions ACC or ON. Use of power

outlets while the engine is not running

will discharge the battery.

Additionally, the power outlets are

deactivated in the event of low vehicle

battery voltage.

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Instruments and controls

To reset, press and hold the trip

Warning lights, gauges

Odometer

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

position when the ignition is switched

on.

Speedometer

The bottom line displays the recorded

distance in miles.

Displays the engine speed.

Drive in a low engine speed range for

Trip odometer

each gear as much as possible.

The top line displays the recorded

distance since the last reset.

Caution

There are two independent trip

Indicates vehicle speed.

odometers. Press the trip odometer

If the needle is in the red warning

button once to toggle between

zone, the maximum permitted

Trip A and Trip B.

engine speed is exceeded. Engine

at risk.

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Instruments and controls

= park position

Fuel gauge

Service display

= 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.

Control indicators

Change engine oil 3 89.

The control indicators described are

Service information 3 197.

not present in all vehicles. The

description applies to all instrument

Transmission display

versions. Depending on the

equipment, the position of the control

indicators may vary.

Displays the fuel level in the tank.

When the ignition is switched on,

Control indicator Y illuminates if the

most control indicators will illuminate

level in the tank is low. Refuel

briefly as a functionality test.

immediately 3 146.

The control indicator colours mean:

Never run the tank dry. Erratic fuel

red

= danger, important reminder

supply can cause catalytic converter

yellow = warning, information, fault

to overheat 3 129.

green = confirmation of activation

Diesel engines: if the tank has been

blue

= confirmation of activation

run dry, bleed the fuel system 3 161.

white

= confirmation of activation

Because of the fuel remaining in the

tank, the top-up quantity may be less

Displays the mode or selected gear

than the specified tank capacity

with automatic transmission.

3 209.

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Instruments and controls

When the engine is running, if seat

Turn signal

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

fastened.

workshop.

3 109.

If vehicle speed exceeds 14 mph, the

Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal

control indicator will flash for

Belt pretensioners, airbag system

bulb or the associated fuse or failure

100 seconds along with a warning

3 41, 3 44.

of a turn signal light on trailer.

chime and remains illuminated until

seat belt is fastened.

Both control indicators flash when the

Charging system

hazard warning flashers are active

Fastening the seat belt 3 41.

3 108.

p illuminates red.

Front passenger seat belt reminder k

Bulb replacement 3 161, Fuses

3 42.

Illuminates when the ignition is

3 167.

switched on and extinguishes shortly

after the engine starts. If it does not

Turn signals 3 109.

Airbag and belt tensioners

illuminate, seek the assistance of a

v illuminates red.

workshop.

Seat belt reminder

When the ignition is switched on, v

Illuminates when the engine is

flashes briefly. If it does not flash,

Seat belt reminder for front

running

stays lit or flashes during driving,

seats

Stop vehicle and switch off engine.

there is a fault in the airbag system.

X for driver's seat illuminates or

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

Battery is not charging. Engine

flashes red.

The airbags and belt pretensioners

cooling may be interrupted. The

may fail to trigger in the event of an

brake servo unit may cease to be

k for front passenger's seat

accident.

effective.

illuminates or flashes red, when the

seat is occupied.

Deployment of the belt pretensioners

or airbags is indicated by continuous

illumination of v.

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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 3 128 or with the automatic

and back on again. If

illuminates

seeking the assistance of a

transmission 3 133. Seek the

again after restarting the engine, the

workshop.

assistance of a workshop as soon as

vehicle may need a service.

possible.

Have the cause of the fault eliminated

Malfunction indicator light

Ensure the fuel filler cap is screwed in

by a workshop.

completely 3 146.

Z illuminates or flashes yellow.

Brake system

Illuminates when the ignition is

Flashes when the engine is

switched on and extinguishes shortly

running

R illuminates red.

after the engine starts. If it does not

Fault that could lead to catalytic

Illuminates when the ignition is

illuminate, seek the assistance of a

converter damage 3 129. Ease up on

switched on and extinguishes shortly

workshop.

the accelerator until the flashing

after the engine starts. If it does not

Can illuminate briefly when driving;

stops. Seek the assistance of a

illuminate, stop and seek the

this is normal and does not indicate a

workshop immediately.

assistance of a workshop.

system fault.

If it stays lit while the engine is

Service vehicle soon

running, the brakes do not operate as

Illuminates when the engine is

normal, or leaks are found in the

running

illuminates yellow.

brake system, do not attempt to drive

Fault in the emission control system.

Illuminates when the engine is

the vehicle. Have the vehicle towed to

The permitted emission limits may be

running to indicate a fault in the

a workshop for inspection and repair.

exceeded. Fuel economy and vehicle

engine or transmission electronics.

driveability may be impaired. Seek

The electronics switch to an

9 Warning

the assistance of a workshop

emergency running programme, fuel

immediately.

consumption may be increased and

Stop. Do not continue your

vehicle handling may be impaired.

journey. Consult a workshop.

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Instruments and controls

Illuminates when engine is running if

If the control indicator does not

Electrical parking brake

fluid level for brake hydraulics is too

illuminate when the ignition is

fault

low 3 157.

switched on, stays lit or illuminates

j illuminates yellow.

during driving, there is a fault in the

Brake system 3 137.

ABS. The brake system remains

When the ignition is switched on, j

operational but without ABS

illuminates briefly. If it does not

Electrical parking brake

regulation.

illuminate, seek the assistance of a

m illuminates or flashes red.

workshop.

If control indicator u illuminates

When the engine is started, m

during driving along with brake

Illuminates

system control indicator R, there is a

illuminates briefly. If it does not

Electrical parking brake is operating

serious fault in the brake system.

illuminate, seek the assistance of a

with degraded performance 3 137.

Have the system checked

workshop.

immediately by a workshop.

Illuminates

9 Warning

Antilock brake system 3 137.

Electrical parking brake is applied

3 137.

Have the cause of the fault

Upshift

remedied immediately by a

Flashes

workshop.

[ illuminates green.

Electrical parking brake is not fully

Upshifting is recommended for fuel

applied or released.

Antilock brake system

saving purposes.

Switch on ignition, depress brake

(ABS)

pedal and attempt to reset the system

u illuminates yellow.

All wheel drive

by first releasing and then re-applying

the electrical parking brake.

The system is ready for operation

B illuminates or flashes yellow.

If m remains flashing, do not drive

when the control indicator

Illuminates briefly when the ignition is

extinguishes.

switched on. If it does not illuminate,

and seek the assistance of a

workshop.

seek the assistance of a workshop.

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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

The system is temporarily disabled.

If it flashes or illuminates during

will operate normally.

driving, friction material needs to cool

Flashes continuously when the

down: drive the vehicle without

Have the cause of the fault in the

engine is running

braking as much as possible.

system remedied by a workshop.

System fault. Seek the assistance of

Descent control system 3 140.

Ultrasonic parking assist 3 143.

a workshop immediately.

All wheel drive 3 134.

Power steering

Electronic Stability Control

2 illuminates yellow.

b illuminates or flashes yellow.

Descent control system

When the ignition is switched on, 2

When the engine is started, b

u illuminates yellow and/or green.

illuminates briefly. If it does not

Both the yellow and green control

illuminate, stays lit or illuminates

illuminate, seek the assistance of a

indicators illuminate briefly when the

during driving, there is a fault in the

workshop.

ignition is switched on.

system. Seek the assistance of a

workshop.

Illuminates

Green

Fault in the system. Continued driving

Power steering 3 123.

Illuminates when system is ready for

is possible. Driving stability, however,

operation.

may deteriorate depending on road

Ultrasonic parking assist

surface conditions.

Flashes during driving when system

is in operation, after pressing the u

illuminates yellow.

Have the cause of the fault remedied

button.

Fault in system

by a workshop.

Yellow

Fault due to sensors that are dirty or

Flashes to indicate system is not

covered by ice or snow

ready for conditions to operate.

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Instruments and controls

Flashes

When the engine is started, W

Diesel particle filter

The system is actively engaged.

illuminates briefly. If it does not

% illuminates or flashes yellow.

Engine output may be reduced and

illuminate, seek the assistance of a

the vehicle may be braked

workshop.

The diesel particle filter requires

automatically to a small degree.

cleaning.

Illuminates when the engine is

Electronic Stability Control 3 139.

Continue driving until %

running

extinguishes.

Stop vehicle and switch off engine.

Electronic Stability Control

Illuminates during driving

off

Caution

Control indicator % iluminates,

accompanied by a warning chime,

t illuminates yellow.

Coolant temperature too high.

when the diesel particle filter is full.

When the ignition is switched on, t

Start cleaning process as soon as

illuminates briefly. If it does not

Check coolant level 3 155.

possible.

illuminate, seek the assistance of a

If there is sufficient coolant, seek the

workshop.

Flashes during driving

assistance of a workshop.

Illuminates when ESC has been

Control indicator % flashes when the

switched off manually by pressing

maximum filling level of the filter is

Preheating

button t on the centre console.

reached. Start cleaning process

! illuminates yellow.

immediately to avoid damage to the

Electronic Stability Control 3 139.

engine. A warning chime sounds

Preheating is activated. Only

every 3 minutes until the cleaning

activates when outside temperature

Engine coolant

process is complete.

is low.

temperature

Diesel particle filter 3 128, Stop-start

If it illuminates during driving or if the

system 3 125.

W illuminates red.

engine cannot be started, seek the

assistance of a workshop as soon as

possible.

Starting the engine 3 124.

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Instruments and controls

Illuminates when the ignition is

Tyre pressure monitoring

9 Warning

switched on and extinguishes shortly

system

after the engine starts. If it does not

When the engine is off,

w illuminates or flashes yellow.

illuminate, seek the assistance of a

considerably more force is needed

workshop.

to brake and steer. During an

Illuminates

Illuminates when the engine is

Autostop the brake servo unit will

Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately

still be operational.

and check tyre pressure.

running

Do not remove key until vehicle is

A corresponding message also

Caution

stationary, otherwise the steering

appears on the Info-Display 3 92.

wheel lock could engage

Flashes

Engine lubrication may be

unexpectedly.

Fault in system or tyre without

interrupted. This may result in

damage to the engine and/or

Check oil level before seeking the

pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare

locking of the drive wheels.

assistance of a workshop 3 154.

wheel). After approx. one minute the

control indicator illuminates

continuously. A corresponding

1. Depress clutch.

Change engine oil

message also appears on the Info-

2. Select neutral gear, set selector

C illuminates yellow.

Display.

lever to N.

When the engine is started, C

Consult a workshop.

3. Move out of the flow of traffic as

illuminates briefly. If it does not

Tyre pressure monitoring system

quickly as possible without

illuminate, seek the assistance of a

3 178.

impeding other vehicles.

workshop.

4. Switch off ignition.

The engine oil life monitor lets you

Engine oil pressure

know when to change the oil. Control

indicator C illuminates to indicate

I illuminates red.

that engine oil life has been

diminished and the oil needs

changing.

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