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Fault

DSC control indicators u 3 87.

Driver assistance

The yellow control indicator u flashes

systems

to indicate that the system is not

Automatic level control

ready for conditions to operate, due to

The rear level of the vehicle is

the high temperature (approx.

automatically adjusted to the load

9 Warning

350 - 400 °C) of friction material,

conditions while driving. Suspension

through severe or repeated braking. It

Driver assistance systems are

and ground clearance are increased,

will extinguish when the temperature

developed to support the driver

which improves driving conditions.

drops below 350 °C.

and not to replace the driver's

The automatic level control is

The yellow control indicator u

attention.

activated after the vehicle has been

illuminates when there is a

The driver accepts full

driven for some distance, depending

malfunction in the system, due to the

responsibility when driving the

on the vehicle load and the road

extremely high temperature

vehicle.

conditions.

(over 400 °C) of friction material,

When using driver assistance

through severe or repeated braking. It

Do not use full payload in the event of

systems, always take care

will extinguish when the temperature

a fault. Have the cause of the fault

regarding the current traffic

drops below 350 °C. These

remedied by a workshop.

situation.

temperatures may differ according to

Headlight range adjustment 3 107.

vehicle conditions or outside

conditions.

Cruise control

Flashing or illumination of the yellow

The cruise control can store and

control indicator u reminds the driver

maintain speeds above 25 mph.

that the friction material needs to cool

Deviations from the stored speeds

down: drive the vehicle without

may occur when driving uphill or

braking as much as possible. If the

downhill.

control indicator does not extinguish,

For safety reasons the cruise control

have the cause of the fault remedied

cannot be activated until the foot

by a workshop.

brake has been operated once.

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stored and maintained. Control

Deactivation

indicator m illuminates green.

Press thee 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

■ vehicle speed below approx.

released, the previously stored speed

25 mph,

is resumed.

■ the brake pedal is depressed,

Increase speed

■ the clutch pedal is depressed,

With cruise control active, press and

■ selector lever in N,

hold the + RES button or tap the

+ RES button repeatedly: speed

■ the Electronic Stability Control is

Do not use the cruise control if it is not

increases continuously or in small

operating.

advisable to maintain a constant

increments.

speed.

Resume stored speed

Alternatively accelerate to the desired

With automatic transmission, only

Press the + RES button at a speed

speed and store by pressing the

activate cruise control in automatic

above 25 mph. The stored speed will

- SET button.

mode.

be obtained.

Control indicator m 3 91.

Reduce speed

Deleting the stored speed

With cruise control active, press and

Activation

The stored speed will be deleted by

hold the - SET button or tap the

Press thee button; control

pressing thee button or

- SET button repeatedly: speed

indicator m illuminates yellow in the

switching off the ignition.

decreases continuously or in small

instrument cluster. Accelerate to the

increments.

desired speed, press the - SET button

and release it. The current speed is

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Activation

30 cm, the signal is continuous. The

Parking assist

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

in the instrument cluster will illuminate

until the vehicle speed exceeds

18 mph.

The system is deactivated

automatically when the vehicle speed

is above 5 mph or when selector lever

With the ignition on, the system must

is in neutral (automatic transmission

The parking assist system makes

be activated manually.

in N or P).

parking easier by measuring the

distance between the vehicle and

Press button

on the instrument

If the b button is pressed again, the

obstacles to the front and rear, and

panel. The LED in the button will

LED in the button will extinguish and

giving acoustic signals. It is the driver,

illuminate and will activate when a

the system will be reactivated as soon

however, who bears full responsibility

forward gear or reverse gear is

as a forward gear or reverse gear is

for the parking manoeuvre.

engaged and the electrical parking

The system consists of four ultrasonic

brake is released.

parking sensors in both the front and

An obstacle is indicated by an

Fault

rear bumpers.

acoustic signal. The interval between

In the event of a fault in the system,

Control indicator

3 87.

the sounds becomes shorter as the

control indicator

illuminates in the

vehicle gets closer to the obstacle.

instrument cluster.

When the distance is less than

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If the acoustic signal sounds 3 times

Caution

Fuel

continuously when there are no

obstacles near the front or rear

Performance of the system can be

Fuel for petrol engines

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

covered, e.g. by ice or snow.

with European standard EN 228 or

by a workshop.

Performance of the parking assist

E DIN 51626-1 or equivalent.

Important hints for using the

system can be reduced due to

Your engine is capable of running

parking assist system

heavy loading.

with E10 fuel that fulfills these

Special conditions apply if there

standards. E10 fuel contains up to

9 Warning

are taller vehicles in the vicinity

10 % bioethanol.

(e.g. off-road vehicles, mini vans,

Use fuel with the recommended

Under certain circumstances,

vans). Object identification and

octane rating 3 205. Use of fuel with

various reflective surfaces on

correct distance indication in the

too low an octane rating can reduce

objects or clothing as well as

upper part of these vehicles

engine power and torque and slightly

external noise sources may cause

cannot be guaranteed.

increases fuel consumption.

the system to fail to detect

Objects with a very small reflection

obstacles.

cross-section, e.g. objects of

Caution

Special attention has to be paid to

narrow size or soft materials, may

low obstacles which can damage

not be detected by the system.

Do not use fuel or fuel additives

the lower part of the bumper.

that contain metallic compounds

Parking assist systems do not

such as manganese-based

detect objects outside the

additives. This may cause engine

detection range.

damage.

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management system is adjusted

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.

equivalent can lead to deposits or

reduced driveability. For this

engine damage and may affect

When the temperature is about

reason, refuel with a full tank of

your warranty.

-10 °C or lower a greater proportion of

petrol every 6,000 miles. Use up

petrol should be used. E85 in

the majority of this before

combination with low temperatures

refuelling the vehicle again.

Caution

could lead to the car being more

difficult to start. A slightly higher

Fuel for diesel engines

Use of fuel with too low an octane

proportion of petrol improves the cold

rating could lead to uncontrolled

Only use diesel fuel that complies

start properties considerably.

combustion and engine damage.

with EN 590.

During the engine's warm-up phase

In countries outside the European

(below +50 °C) engine torque is

Notice

Union use Euro-Diesel fuel with a

limited when driving with a proportion

Use unleaded Premium fuel only for

sulphur concentration below 50 ppm.

of ethanol.

the following countries:

Ethanol contains less energy per litre

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,

Caution

than petrol, which is why fuel

Moldova.

consumption increases when driving

Use of fuel that does not comply

Fuel for ethanol adapted

on E85 compared with petrol. A

with EN 590 or similar can lead to

engines (E85)

consequence of this is that a tank of

engine power loss, increased

If access to E85 is limited then fuel

E85 covers fewer miles than a tank of

wear or engine damage and loss

with a different proportion of ethanol

petrol.

of warranty.

or normal RON 95 can be used for

refuelling. The engine's control

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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.

engines.

nozzle and switch it on.

Fuel filler flap is located at left rear

After the automatic cut-off, the fuel

Refuelling

side of vehicle.

tank can be topped up with a

maximum two doses of fuel.

The fuel filler flap can only be opened

9 Danger

if the vehicle is unlocked 3 21.

Release the fuel filler flap by pushing

Caution

Before refuelling, switch off engine

the flap.

and any external heaters with

Wipe off any overflowing fuel

combustion chambers. Switch off

immediately.

any mobile phones.

Follow the operating and safety

After refuelling, replace the fuel filler

instructions of the filling station

cap and turn it clockwise until you

when refuelling.

hear several clicks. Ensure the cap is

screwed in completely, otherwise

control indicator Z may illuminate in

9 Danger

the instrument cluster 3 85.

Close fuel filler flap.

Fuel is flammable and explosive.

No smoking. No naked flames or

Fuel filler cap

sparks.

Only a genuine fuel filler cap provides

If you can smell fuel in your

To unlock fuel filler cap: turn it

full functionality. Diesel-engined

vehicle, have the cause of this

anticlockwise. If hissing occurs, wait

vehicles have special fuel filler caps.

remedied immediately by a

until it stops before completely

workshop.

unscrewing the cap.

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The figures are provided only for the

Fuel consumption - CO₂-

Trailer hitch

purpose of comparison between

Emissions

different vehicle variants and must

General information

The fuel consumption (combined) of

not be taken as a guarantee for the

actual fuel consumption of a

The coupling ball bar is kept in a bag,

the model Vauxhall Antara is within a

particular vehicle. Additional

fastened with a strap and is stowed

range of 25 to 45 mpg.

equipment may result in slightly

below the floor cover in the load

The CO₂ emission (combined) is

higher results than the stated

compartment.

within a range of 255 to 167 g/km.

consumption and CO₂ figures.

Only use towing equipment that has

For the values specific for your

Furthermore, fuel consumption is

been approved for your vehicle.

vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of

dependent on personal driving style

Entrust retrofitting of towing

Conformity provided with your vehicle

as well as road and traffic conditions.

equipment to a workshop. It may be

or other national registration

necessary to make changes that

documents.

affect the cooling system, heat

shields or other equipment.

General information

Control indicator á illuminates in the

The official fuel consumption and

instrument cluster when a trailer is

specific CO₂ emission figures quoted

connected to the vehicle 3 91.

relate to the EU base model with

standard equipment.

Driving characteristics and

Fuel consumption data and CO₂

emission data are determined

towing tips

according to regulation R (EC) No.

In the case of trailers with brakes,

715/2007 (in the latest applicable

attach the break-away stopping cable

version), taking into consideration the

to the eye - not to the coupling ball

vehicle weight in running order, as

bar.

specified by the regulation.

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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.

altitude of 1000 metres above sea

coupling socket to ensure the trailer

level. Since engine power decreases

Adjust tyre pressure to the value

nose cannot drop to the ground if it

as altitude increases due to the air

specified for full load 3 210.

becomes separated from the trailer

becoming thinner, therefore reducing

hitch. Do not allow the cable to drag

climbing ability, the permissible gross

along the ground and always allow

Trailer towing

train weight also decreases by 10 %

enough slack to permit full turning.

for every 1000 metres of additional

Trailer loads

Follow the instructions supplied with

altitude. The gross train weight does

the towing equipment.

The permissible trailer loads are

not have to be reduced when driving

vehicle-dependent and engine-

on roads with slight inclines (less than

Before attaching a trailer, lubricate

dependent maximum values which

8 %, e.g. motorways).

the coupling ball. However, do not do

must not be exceeded. The actual

so if a stabiliser, which acts on the

The permissible gross train weight

trailer load is the difference between

coupling ball, is being used to reduce

must not be exceeded. This weight is

the actual gross weight of the trailer

snaking movements. For trailers with

specified on the identification plate

and the actual coupling socket load

low driving stability, the use of a

3 201.

with the trailer coupled.

friction-type stabiliser is strongly

recommended.

When the trailer load is being

Vertical coupling load

checked, therefore, only the trailer

The vertical coupling load is the load

Do not drive faster than 50 mph, even

wheels - and not the jockey wheel -

exerted by the trailer on the coupling

in countries where higher speeds are

must be standing on the weighing

ball. It can be varied by changing the

permitted. When driving uphill, do not

apparatus.

weight distribution when loading the

drive faster than 20 mph in 1st gear,

The permissible trailer loads are

trailer.

or 30 mph in 2nd gear.

specified in the vehicle documents. In

The maximum permissible vertical

If the trailer starts snaking, drive more

general, they are valid for gradients

coupling load (80 kg) is specified on

slowly, do not attempt to correct the

up to max. 12 %.

the towing equipment identification

steering and brake sharply if

plate and in the vehicle documents.

necessary.

Always aim for the maximum load,

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especially in the case of heavy

Remove sealing plug from the hole for

Towing equipment

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

When operating without a trailer,

loaded trailer is at the same height as

remove the coupling ball bar.

it will be when the trailer is coupled

with the towing vehicle loaded. This is

Towing equipment with

particularly important for trailers with

detachable coupling ball bar

tandem axle.

The coupling ball bar is kept in a bag,

Rear axle load

fastened with a strap and is stowed

below the floor cover in the load

When the trailer is coupled and the

compartment.

towing vehicle is fully loaded

(including all occupants), the

Fitting the coupling ball bar

permissible rear axle load (see

identification plate or vehicle

Confirm that the colour marking on

documents) must not be exceeded.

the lever is red.

National regulations regarding

maximum speeds for vehicles towing

a trailer must be observed.

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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

Lock coupling ball bar by turning the

bar.

supplied key in the lock cylinder of the

Insert the coupling ball bar into the

coupling ball bar. Remove key.

Dismounting the coupling ball bar

coupling housing and push firmly

Check that the coupling ball bar is

downwards until the coupling ball bar

correctly attached:

audibly engages. If it does not

engage, repeat fitting procedure.

■ Green marking must be visible on

lever.

Do not swing the coupling ball bar to

the left or right, or upwards and

■ Coupling ball bar must be seated

downwards, to avoid disrupting

firmly in coupling housing.

correct fitting.

Coupling ball bar must be locked and

key must be removed.

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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.

Place the coupling ball bar in the bag

supplied, fasten it with the strap and

stow it below the floor cover in the

load compartment.

Do not use steam-jet cleaners or

other high-pressure cleaners to clean

the coupling ball bar.

Trailer stability assist

If the system detects snaking

movements, engine power is reduced

and the vehicle/trailer combination is

selectively braked until the snaking

ceases. While system is working keep

steering wheel as still as possible.

Trailer stability assist (TSA) is a

function of the Electronic Stability

Control 3 139.

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General Information

Vehicle storage

Storage for a long period of time

Accessories and vehicle

If the vehicle is to be stored for several

General Information

152

modifications

months:

Vehicle checks

153

We recommend the use of genuine

■ Wash and wax the vehicle.

parts and accessories and factory

Bulb replacement

161

■ Have the wax in the engine

approved parts specific for your

Electrical system

167

compartment and underbody

vehicle type. We cannot assess or

checked.

Vehicle tools

175

guarantee reliability of other products

- even if they have a regulatory or

■ Clean and preserve the rubber

Wheels and tyres

177

otherwise granted approval.

seals.

Jump starting

190

Do not make any modifications to the

■ Change the engine oil.

Towing

192

electrical system, e.g. changes of

■ Drain the washer fluid reservoir.

Appearance care

194

electronic control units (chip tuning).

■ Check the coolant antifreeze and

corrosion protection.

Caution

■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value

When transporting the vehicle on

specified for full load.

a train or on a recovery vehicle, the

■ Park the vehicle in a dry, well

mud flaps might be damaged.

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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■ Open the bonnet, close all doors

End-of-life vehicle

Vehicle checks

and lock the vehicle.

recovery

■ Disconnect the clamp from the

Performing work

Information on end-of-life vehicle

negative terminal of the vehicle

recovery centres and the recycling of

battery. Beware that all systems are

9 Warning

end-of-life vehicles is available on our

not functional, e.g. anti-theft alarm

website, where legally required. Only

system.

Only perform engine compartment

entrust this work to an authorised

checks when the ignition is off.

Putting back into operation

recycling centre.

The cooling fan may start

When the vehicle is to be put back into

operating even if the ignition is off.

operation:

■ Connect the clamp to the negative

terminal of the vehicle battery.

9 Danger

Activate the electronics of the

power windows.

The ignition system and Xenon

■ Check tyre pressure.

headlights use extremely high

voltage. Do not touch.

■ Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.

■ Check the engine oil level.

■ Check the coolant level.

■ Fit the number plate if necessary.

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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.

left of centre on the underside of the

Check with the vehicle on a level

bonnet, push the catch upwards and

surface. The engine must be at

lift the bonnet gently.

operating temperature and switched

Pull the release lever and return it to

The bonnet is held open

off for at least 5 minutes.

its original position.

automatically.

Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,

If the bonnet is opened during an

insert it to the stop on the handle, pull

Autostop, the engine will be restarted

out and read the engine oil level.

automatically for safety reasons.

Air intake 3 121.

Caution

Closing

It is the owner's responsibility to

Lower the bonnet and let it fall into the

maintain the proper level of an

latch from a low height (20-25 cm).

appropriate quality oil in the

Check that the bonnet is engaged.

engine.

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Insert dipstick to the stop on the

Control indicators for engine oil

handle and make half a turn.

pressure I 3 89, engine oil life C

3 89, and low engine oil S 3 90.

Once the engine oil has been

changed, the engine oil life monitor

needs to be reset. Seek the

assistance of a workshop.

Engine coolant

The coolant provides freeze

protection down to approx. -28 °C. In

northern countries with very low

We recommend the use of the same

temperatures the factory filled coolant

grade of engine oil that was used at

provides frost protection down to

the last oil change.

Different dipsticks are used

approx. -37 °C.

The engine oil level must not exceed

depending on engine variant.

the MAX mark on the dipstick.

When the engine oil level has

Caution

dropped to the MIN mark, top up

Caution

engine oil.

Only use approved antifreeze.

Overfilled engine oil must be

Coolant level

drained or suctioned out.

Caution

Capacities 3 209, Engine oil quality/

viscosity 3 198.

Too low a coolant level can cause

Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

engine damage.

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the coolant concentration checked

and have the cause of the coolant

loss remedied by a workshop.

Engine coolant temperature control

indicator W 3 88.

Power steering fluid

Caution

Extremely small amounts of

contamination can cause steering

If the cooling system is cold, the

Open the cap and remove. Wipe the

system damage and cause it to not

coolant level should be between the

dipstick dry and turn the cap in the

work properly. Do not allow

MIN and MAX marks. Top up if the

container. Open the cap again and

contaminates to contact the fluid

level is low.

read the power steering fluid level.

side of the reservoir cap/dipstick or

from entering the reservoir.

The power steering fluid level must be

9 Warning

between the MIN/COLD and the

MAX/HOT marks.

Allow the engine to cool before

If the fluid level is too low, seek the

opening the cap. Carefully open

assistance of a workshop.

the cap, relieving the pressure

slowly.

To top up use a 1:1 mixture of

released coolant concentrate mixed

with clean tap water. If no coolant

concentrate is available, use clean

tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have

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Do not spray washer fluid onto

Washer fluid

Brake fluid

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. Avoid contact with eyes,

quarters full, to allow enough room for

skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

expansion if the fluid freezes, and to

prevent damage to the reservoir.

Brakes

In the event of minimum thickness of

the brake lining, a squealing noise

sounds during braking.

Fill with clean water mixed with a

suitable quantity of washer fluid which

Continued driving is possible but

contains antifreeze. For the correct

have the brake lining replaced as

mixing ratio refer to the washer fluid

soon as possible.

container.

Once new brake linings are installed,

do not brake unnecessarily hard for

Caution

the first few journeys.

The brake fluid level must be between

the MIN and MAX marks.

Only washer fluid with a sufficient

When topping up, ensure maximum

antifreeze concentration provides

cleanliness as contamination of the

protection at low temperatures or

brake fluid can lead to brake system

a sudden drop in temperature.

malfunctions. Have the cause of the

loss of brake fluid remedied by a

workshop.

Vauxhall Antara (2014 year). Manual - part 9