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Vauxhall Antara (2014 year). Manual - part 10

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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 85.

Clutch fluid

Batteries do not belong in household

waste. They must be disposed of at

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If the fluid in the reservoir falls below

an appropriate recycling collection

the MIN mark, seek the assistance of

point.

Clutch fluid is poisonous and

a workshop.

corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,

Laying up the vehicle for more than

Clutch fluid 3 198.

skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

6 weeks can lead to battery

discharge. Disconnect the clamp from

Vehicle battery

the negative terminal of the vehicle

battery.

Vehicles without stop-start system

will be equipped with a lead acid

Ensure the ignition is switched off

battery. Vehicles with stop-start

before connecting or disconnecting

system will be equipped with an

the vehicle battery.

AGM vehicle battery which is not a

The anti-theft alarm siren must be

lead acid battery.

deactivated as follows: Switch the

The vehicle battery is maintenance-

ignition on then off, disconnect the

free provided that the driving profile

vehicle's battery within 15 seconds.

allows sufficient charging of the

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Retrofitted electrical or electronic

Replacing the vehicle battery

accessories can place an additional

Notice

load on the vehicle battery or

Any deviation from the instructions

discharge the battery. Seek the

given in this paragraph may lead to

assistance of a workshop regarding

a temporary deactivation of the stop-

technical possibilities, such as fitting

start system.

a more powerful battery.

When the vehicle battery is being

Ensure the ignition is switched off

replaced, please ensure that there

before reconnecting the vehicle

are no open ventilation holes in the

battery. Then perform the following

vicinity of the positive terminal. If a

actions:

ventilation hole is open in this area, it

1. Set date and time in the

must be closed off with a dummy cap,

information display 3 77.

An AGM battery can be identified by

and the ventilation in the vicinity of the

the label on the battery. We

2. If necessary, activate the power

negative terminal must be opened.

recommend the use of an original

windows and sun roof 3 30, 3 32.

Only use batteries that allow the fuse

Vauxhall battery.

In order to prevent the vehicle battery

box to be mounted above the vehicle

from discharging, some consumers

battery.

Notice

such as the courtesy lights

Using an AGM vehicle battery

In vehicles with stop-start system,

automatically switch off after a delay.

different from the original Vauxhall

ensure to have the AGM (Absorptive

vehicle battery may result in a lower

Charge a disconnected vehicle

Glass Mat) vehicle battery replaced

performance of the stop-start

battery every 6 weeks.

with an AGM battery again.

system.

Vehicle battery discharge protection

We recommend that you have the

3 114.

vehicle battery replaced by a

workshop.

Stop-start system 3 125.

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Charging the vehicle battery

Meaning of symbols:

Diesel fuel filter

■ No sparks, naked flames or

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smoking.

■ Always shield eyes. Explosive

On vehicles with stop-start

gases can cause blindness or

system, ensure that the charging

injury.

potential does not exceed

■ Keep the vehicle battery out of

14.6 volts when using a battery

reach of children.

charger. Otherwise the vehicle

battery might be damaged.

■ The vehicle battery contains

sulfuric acid which could cause

Jump starting 3 190.

blindness or serious burn injuries.

■ See the Owner's Manual for further

Warning label

information.

Drain diesel fuel filter of residual

■ Explosive gas may be present in

water at every engine oil change.

the vicinity of the vehicle battery.

Place a container underneath the

filter housing. Turn drain plug

anticlockwise using a suitable

screwdriver, to drain off the water.

The filter is drained as soon as diesel

fuel emerges from the port. Retighten

the drain plug by turning it clockwise.

With engine switched off, turn ignition

key to ON, wait approx. 5 seconds,

and turn key to LOCK to perform

priming operation. Perform this

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operation 3 times or more while the

Wiper blade replacement

Bulb replacement

engine is switched off, to avoid air

entering the fuel line.

Wiper blades on the windscreen

Switch off the ignition and turn off the

Check diesel fuel filter at shorter

relevant switch or close the doors.

intervals if the vehicle is subjected to

Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do

extreme operating conditions.

not touch the bulb glass with bare

If there is water in the diesel fuel filter,

hands.

control indicator U illuminates in the

Use only the same bulb type for

instrument cluster 3 90. Drain the

replacement.

water immediately.

Replace headlight bulbs from within

the engine compartment.

Diesel fuel system

Bulb check

bleeding

After a bulb replacement switch on

If the fuel tank has been run dry, the

the ignition, operate and check the

diesel fuel system must be bled.

Lift wiper arm, press and hold

lights.

Switch on the ignition three times for

retaining clip and detach wiper blade.

15 seconds at a time. Then crank the

engine for a maximum of

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

Headlights

to the wiper arm and push until it

40 seconds. If the engine will not start,

engages.

Headlamp removal

wait at least 10 seconds before trying

again. If the engine fails to start, seek

Lower wiper arm carefully.

For bulb replacement, it is necessary

the assistance of a workshop.

to first remove the headlamp

assembly.

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Halogen headlights

Low and high beam

1. Switch off the ignition and

headlight switch.

Halogen headlights A can be

Halogen headlights have separate

2. Open the bonnet, release the

identified from Xenon headlights B by

systems for high beam 1 (inner bulbs)

11 retainers and remove the

the different lens layout.

and low beam 2 (outer bulbs).

radiator cover.

1. Remove headlamp assembly

3. Remove 3 bolts and withdraw

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headlamp.

2. Remove headlamp cap.

4. Depress harness connector tags

and disconnect headlamp wiring.

3. Release bulb retaining spring and

remove bulb from reflector

5. Remove the headlamp assembly.

housing.

Headlamp assembly installation is the

4. When inserting a new bulb,

reverse of removal - ensure locating

ensure the lugs engage correctly

dowel aligns with its socket. Do not

with the recesses on the reflector.

overtighten bolts or retainers.

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5. Engage bulb retaining spring and

5. Reinstall bulb holder in lamp

5. Reinstall bulb holder in lamp

replace headlamp cap.

assembly by rotating it clockwise.

assembly and replace headlamp

cap.

6. Reinstall headlamp assembly.

6. Reinstall headlamp assembly.

6. Reinstall headlamp assembly.

Front turn signal

Sidelights

Xenon headlights

1. Remove headlamp assembly

1. Remove headlamp assembly

3 161.

3 161.

Xenon headlights B can be identified

2. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise

2. Remove headlamp cap and

from Halogen headlights A by the

and withdraw bulb holder from

withdraw bulb holder (located

different lens layout.

lamp assembly.

next to high beam bulb) from lamp

assembly.

3. Press and rotate bulb

anticlockwise to remove it from

3. Remove bulb from bulb holder by

bulb holder.

pulling it straight out.

4. Insert new bulb into bulb holder by

4. Insert new bulb, using a lint-free

pressing and rotating it clockwise.

cloth to hold bulb.

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Low and high beam

3. Press and rotate bulb

3. Remove bulb from bulb holder by

anticlockwise to remove it from

pulling it straight out.

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bulb holder.

4. Insert new bulb, using a lint-free

4. Insert new bulb into bulb holder by

cloth to hold bulb.

Xenon headlights work under

pressing and rotating it clockwise.

5. Reinstall bulb holder in lamp

extremely high electrical voltage.

5. Reinstall bulb holder in lamp

assembly by rotating it clockwise.

Do not touch. Have bulbs replaced

assembly by rotating it clockwise.

6. Reinstall headlamp assembly.

by a workshop.

6. Reinstall headlamp assembly.

Front turn signal

Fog lights

Sidelights

1. Remove headlamp assembly

1. Remove headlamp assembly

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3 161.

2. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise

2. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise

and withdraw bulb holder from

and withdraw bulb holder from

lamp assembly.

lamp assembly.

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1. Remove 2 screws from panel on

Tail lights

underside of vehicle below front

fog lights and remove panel.

Rear brake, tail, turn signal,

2. Disconnect harness connector

reverse and fog tail light

from bulb holder and rotate bulb

holder anticlockwise.

3. Remove bulb holder from lamp

assembly, rotate bulb

anticlockwise and remove from

bulb holder.

4. Insert new bulb into bulb holder

and rotate it clockwise.

6. Replace lamp assembly by

5. Reinstall bulb holder in lamp

guiding lugs on lamp assembly

assembly and reconnect harness

into their corresponding

connector.

apertures.

6. Reinstall panel to underside of

7. Replace 2 screws removed earlier

vehicle using 2 screws removed

1. Open the tailgate and remove

and close the tailgate.

earlier.

2 screws and lamp assembly.

2. Remove bulb holder by rotating it

anticlockwise.

3. Remove bulb from bulb holder by

pressing the bulb in and rotating it

anticlockwise.

4. Insert new bulb into bulb holder.

5. Reinstall bulb holder into lamp

assembly. Rotate bulb holder

clockwise and ensure it is secure.

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5. Reinstall bulb holder into lamp

Side turn signal lights

Centre high-mounted

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

1. Using a suitable screwdriver, pry

lamp assembly away from wing.

2. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise.

3. Remove bulb from lamp assembly

by pulling bulb straight out of bulb

1. Remove 4 screws (arrowed) and

holder.

remove lamp covers.

4. Insert new bulb into bulb holder by

2. Remove bulb holder from lamp

pressing it in and rotating the bulb

assembly by rotating it

1. Using a suitable screwdriver, pry

holder clockwise.

anticlockwise.

lamp lens away from roof lining.

5. Push lamp assembly back into

3. Pull bulb straight out of bulb

2. Remove bulb.

aperture.

holder.

3. Insert new bulb.

4. Insert new bulb.

4. Reinstall lamp lens in roof lining.

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Rear reading lights

Load compartment light

Electrical system

Fuses

Data on the replacement fuse must

match the data on the defective fuse.

There are two fuse boxes in the

vehicle:

■ in the engine compartment next to

the coolant reservoir,

■ in the instrument panel, on the left-

hand side of the front passenger

seat foot well, or, in right-hand drive

vehicles, on the left-hand side of

1. Using a suitable screwdriver, pry

1. Using a suitable screwdriver,

the driver's seat foot well.

lamp lens away from roof lining.

remove lens from lamp assembly.

Before replacing a fuse, turn off the

2. Remove bulb.

2. Remove bulb.

respective switch and the ignition.

3. Insert new bulb.

3. Insert new bulb.

A blown fuse can be recognized by its

4. Reinstall lamp lens in roof lining.

4. Reinstall lens to lamp assembly.

melted wire. Do not replace the fuse

until the cause of the fault has been

Glovebox light

remedied.

Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

Some functions are protected by

several fuses. Fuses may also be

Instrument panel

inserted without existence of a

function.

illumination

Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

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Notice

Not all fuse box descriptions in this

manual may apply to your vehicle.

When inspecting the fuse box, refer

to the fuse box label.

It is advisable to carry a full set of

spare fuses. Spare fuses can be

stored in the engine compartment

fuse box.

Fuse extractor

A fuse extractor may be located in the

engine compartment fuse box.

Place the fuse extractor on the

various types of fuse from the top or

side, and withdraw fuse.

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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.

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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

driver's seat foot well.

Release latch to open cover.

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