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Vauxhall Antara (2014 year). Manual - part 11

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Fuse

Circuit

Fuse

Circuit

Vehicle tools

RUN 2

Power battery

XBCM

Export Body

Tools

key on run

Control Module

RUN/CRNK

Run crank

XM/HVAC/DLC XM satellite

Vehicles with spare wheel

radio, climate

SDM (BATT)

Safety Diag-

control, data link

nosis Module

connection

(Battery)

After changing of defective fuses

SDM (IGN 1)

Safety Diag-

close the fuse box cover and press

nosis Module

until it engages.

(Ignition)

If the fuse box cover is not closed

SPARE

-

correctly, malfunctions may occur.

S/ROOF

Sunroof

S/ROOF BATT

Sunroof battery

SSPS

Power steering

In vehicles with a spare wheel, a jack

STR/WHL SW

Steering wheel

and vehicle tools kit are available.

The jack and vehicle tools have been

TRLR

Trailer

specially developed for your vehicle

TRLR BATT

Trailer battery

and must only be used on that

vehicle. Only use jack for changing

wheels.

The jack and vehicle tools are in a

storage compartment below the floor

cover in the load compartment.

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To remove the jack and vehicle tools,

Remove wing bolt from the jack by

open the tailgate.

rotating it anticlockwise and remove

the jack and wheel wrench bag.

Remove straps holding the bag

containing the wheel wrench.

Remove wheel wrench from the bag.

Wheel changing 3 186.

Spare wheel 3 189.

Vehicles with tyre repair kit

Where present, hang the hook to the

upper part of the tailgate opening.

Push both levers on the floor cover

towards the handle and pull up the

cover by the handle.

In vehicles with a tyre repair kit, there

may not be a jack and vehicle tool kit.

The tyre repair kit is in a storage

compartment below the floor cover in

the load compartment.

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3 139. Seek the assistance of a

Wheels and tyres

workshop regarding availability of

approved winter tyres.

Tyre condition, wheel condition

If winter tyres are in use, the

Drive over edges slowly and at right

temporary spare wheel may still be

angles if possible. Driving over sharp

fitted with a summer tyre. Vehicle

edges can cause tyre and wheel

driveability could be affected,

damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb

especially on slippery road surfaces.

when parking.

Spare wheel 3 189.

Regularly check the wheels for

damage. Seek the assistance of a

Tyre designations

workshop in the event of damage or

To remove the tyre repair kit, open the

unusual wear.

E.g. 235/65 R 17 104 H

tailgate and pull the floor cover handle

235 = Tyre width, in mm

upwards 3 69.

65

= Cross-section ratio (tyre height

Winter tyres

to tyre width), %

Winter tyres improve driving safety at

R

= Belt type: Radial

Caution

temperatures below 7 °C and should

RF = Type: RunFlat

Do not allow objects to protrude

therefore be fitted on all wheels.

17

= Wheel diameter, in inches

above the top of the rear floor

Tyres of size 215/70 R 16 are

104 = Load index e.g. 91 is

storage compartment, to avoid

recommended as winter tyres.

equivalent to 618 kg

damage to the storage area and

H

= Speed code letter

In accordance with country-specific

the load compartment floor.

regulations, affix the speed sticker in

Speed code letter:

the driver's field of view.

Q = up to 100 mph

Tyre repair kit 3 183.

If winter tyres are installed that have

S = up to 112 mph

not been approved for your vehicle,

T = up to 118 mph

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

H = up to 130 mph

system performance may be affected

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Notice

A detected low tyre pressure

Tyre pressures in Info-Display

In countries where the tyre pressure

condition is indicated by control

monitoring system is legally

indicator w 3 89.

required, the use of wheels without

If w illuminates, stop as soon as

pressure sensors will invalidate the

possible and inflate the tyres as

vehicle type approval.

recommended 3 210.

The TPMS sensors monitor the air

When the system detects a

pressure in the tyres and transmit tyre

malfunction, w will flash for approx.

pressure readings to a receiver

one minute and then remain

located in the vehicle.

continuously illuminated. This

Each tyre, including the spare, should

sequence will continue upon

be checked monthly when cold and

subsequent vehicle start-ups as long

inflated to the recommended inflation

as the malfunction exists.

pressure 3 210.

When w is illuminated, the system

The current tyre pressures can be

may not be able to detect or signal low

shown in the menu item Tyres in the

Low tyre pressure condition

tyre pressure as intended.

Board Computer menu. Press the

BC button on the Infotainment system

and select the menu item.

The tyre pressure monitoring system

automatically detects the vehicle

load. A corresponding message may

appear on the Info-Display if

inconsistent tyre pressures are

detected. In some versions, the

message is displayed in abbreviated

form.

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For example, the following messages

If the tyre pressure is to be reduced or

can be displayed:

increased, switch off the ignition. Tyre

pressures 3 178, 3 210.

Temperature dependency

Tyre pressure depends on the

temperature of the tyre. During

driving, tyre temperature and

pressure increase.

The tyre pressure value shown in the

Info-Display is the actual tyre

pressure. Therefore it is important to

check tyre pressure with cold tyres.

A graphic indicating the front left tyre

is shown together with the current tyre

General information

pressure; significant pressure

A graphic indicating the left rear tyre

The use of commercially available

deviation or direct pressure loss.

is shown together with the current tyre

liquid tyre repair kits can impair the

Steer out of the flow of traffic as

pressure; slight pressure deviation.

function of the system. Factory-

quickly as possible without

approved tyre repair kits can be used.

Reduce speed. Check tyre pressure

endangering other vehicles. Stop and

at next opportunity with an

Tyre repair kit 3 183.

check the tyres. Mount the spare

appropriate gauge and correct if

wheel if necessary 3 186.

External high-power radio equipment

necessary.

could disrupt the TPMS.

On the Colour-Info-Display, this

On the Colour-Info-Display, this

message will appear in red.

The tyre pressure monitoring system

message will appear in yellow.

valve cores and sealing rings must be

Acknowledgement of warnings 3 92,

replaced each time the tyres are

3 95.

changed.

Vehicle messages 3 100.

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indicators (TWI). Their position is

Tread depth

9 Warning

indicated by markings on the

Check tread depth at regular

sidewall.

intervals.

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels

If there is more wear at the front than

may lead to accidents and will

Tyres should be replaced for safety

the rear, swap round front wheels and

invalidate the vehicle type

reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm

rear wheels. Ensure that the direction

approval.

(4 mm for winter tyres).

of rotation of the wheels is the same

For safety reasons it is recommended

as before.

If wheel rims of a different type are to

that the tread depth of the tyres on

Tyres age, even if they are not used.

be installed, the wheel nuts may also

one axle should not vary by more than

We recommend tyre replacement

need to be changed. We recommend

2 mm.

every 6 years.

you consult a workshop.

Changing tyre and wheel

Wheel covers

size

Wheel covers and tyres that are

factory approved for the respective

If tyres of a different size than those

vehicle and comply with all of the

fitted at the factory are used, it may be

relevant wheel and tyre combination

necessary to reprogramme the

requirements must be used.

speedometer as well as the nominal

tyre pressure and make other vehicle

If the wheel covers and tyres used are

modifications.

not factory approved, the tyres must

not have a rim protection ridge.

After converting to a different tyre

size, have the label with tyre

Wheel covers must not impair brake

pressures replaced.

cooling.

The legally permissible minimum

tread depth (1.6 mm) has been

reached when the tread has worn

down as far as one of the tread wear

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Always use fine mesh chains that add

Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that

9 Warning

no more than 15 mm to the tyre tread

is at the tyre's sidewall near the rim

and the inboard sides (including chain

cannot be repaired with the tyre repair

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel

lock).

kit.

covers could lead to sudden

In vehicles with a tyre repair kit, there

pressure loss and thereby

9 Warning

may not be a jack and vehicle tool kit.

accidents.

Vehicle tools 3 175.

Damage may lead to tyre blowout.

Tyre chains

Temporary spare wheel 3 189.

Tyre chains are permitted only on

16 inch wheels. We recommend you

9 Warning

consult a workshop.

Do not drive faster than 50 mph.

If the use of tyre chains is required

after suffering a flat front tyre, fit the

Do not use for a lengthy period.

temporary spare wheel on the rear

Steering and handling may be

axle and transfer one of the rear

affected.

wheels to the front axle.

General

If you have a flat tyre:

The use of tyre chains is not permitted

Apply the electrical parking brake

on the temporary spare wheel.

3 137 and engage first gear, reverse

gear or P.

Tyre chains are only permitted on the

Tyre repair kit

The tyre repair kit is in a storage

front wheels.

Minor damage to the tyre tread or

compartment below the floor cover in

the load compartment.

They must be fitted to the tyres

sidewall can be repaired with the tyre

symmetrically in order to achieve a

repair kit.

To remove the tyre repair kit, open the

concentric fit.

Do not remove foreign bodies from

tailgate.

the tyres.

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Pull the floor cover handle upwards

Screw the sealant filler hose onto

3 69.

the tyre valve.

Vehicle tools 3 175.

3. Connect the power plug to the

power outlet. Unplug all items

Caution

from other power outlets.

4. Switch on ignition. To avoid

Do not allow objects to protrude

discharging the battery, we

above the top of the rear floor

recommend running the engine.

storage compartment, to avoid

damage to the storage area and

the load compartment floor.

6. Press the on/off button to turn the

tyre repair kit on. The tyre is filled

with sealant.

The pressure gauge briefly shows

a high pressure while the sealant

canister is emptying. Then the

pressure starts to drop.

All of the sealant is pumped into

the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.

5. Turn the selector switch

anticlockwise to the sealant ＋

7. Inflate the tyre to the

air position.

recommended inflation pressure

using the pressure gauge. The

1. Release the sealant filler hose 1

prescribed tyre pressure should

and the power plug 2.

be obtained within 10 minutes

2. Unscrew valve cap from defective

3 210. When the correct pressure

tyre.

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is obtained, switch off the

not be driven. Seek the

compressor.

assistance of a workshop.

If the prescribed tyre pressure is

not obtained within 10 minutes,

remove the tyre repair kit. Move

the vehicle one tyre rotation.

Reattach the tyre repair kit and

continue the filling procedure for

10 minutes. If the prescribed tyre

pressure is still not obtained, the

tyre is too badly damaged. Seek

the assistance of a workshop.

Drain excess tyre pressure with

10. Take the label indicating

the button next to the pressure

maximum permitted speed from

gauge.

the sealant canister and affix in

12. To adjust tyre pressure, screw

the driver's field of view.

Do not run the compressor for

compressor air hose (arrowed)

longer than 10 minutes.

11. Continue driving immediately so

directly onto tyre valve.

that sealant is evenly distributed

8. Detach the tyre repair kit and

in the tyre. After driving approx.

replace the tyre valve cap.

6 miles (but no more than

9. Remove any excess sealant

10 minutes) stop and check tyre

using a cloth.

pressure.

If the tyre pressure has fallen

slightly, set it to the correct value.

Repeat the procedure until there

is no more loss of pressure.

If the tyre pressure has fallen by

more than 10 psi, the vehicle must

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Note the expiry date of the kit. After

Make the following preparations and

this date its sealing capability is no

observe the following information:

longer guaranteed. Pay attention to

■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm and

storage information on sealant

non-slippery surface. The front

canister.

wheels must be in the straight-

Replace the used sealant canister.

ahead position.

To remove sealant canister, release

■ Apply the electrical parking brake

sealant filler hose and air hose, slide

3 137 and engage first gear,

canister out of housing and unscrew

reverse gear or P.

hose from canister. Dispose of the

■ Remove the spare wheel 3 189.

canister as prescribed by applicable

laws.

■ Never change more than one wheel

at a time.

13. Turn the selector switch clockwise

The accessory adapter supplied can

to the air only position. Switch on

be used to pump up other items

■ Block wheel diagonally opposite

the compressor to inflate the tyre

e.g. footballs, air mattresses,

the wheel to be changed, by placing

with air only.

inflatable dinghies etc. The adapter

wedge blocks or equivalent in front

is located on the underside of the

and behind the wheel.

Notice

The driving characteristic of the

tyre repair kit.

■ Use the jack only to change wheels

repaired tyre is severely affected,

in case of puncture, not for

Wheel changing

therefore have this tyre replaced.

seasonal winter or summer tyre

Some vehicles are equipped with a

changes.

If unusual noise is heard or the

tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel

compressor becomes hot, turn

■ Never exceed jack maximum

3 183.

compressor off for at least

working load (900 kg).

30 minutes.

■ If the ground on which the vehicle

is standing is soft, a solid board

(max. 1 cm thick) should be placed

under the jack.

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■ Do not raise the vehicle more than

1. Pull off the wheel cover.

is necessary to change a wheel.

2. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

■ No people or animals may be in the

that it locates securely and loosen

vehicle when it is jacked-up.

each wheel nut by one turn by

turning anticlockwise.

■ Never crawl under a jacked-up

vehicle.

■ Do not start the engine when it is

raised on the jack.

■ Clean wheel nuts and thread before

mounting the wheel.

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4. Before positioning the jack, set it

to the necessary height by

Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel

rotating the eye by hand.

nut and wheel nut cone.

Position jack at the jacking point

located nearest to the wheel

concerned so that the jack claw

3. The location of front and rear

spans the vertical base. Ensure

jacking points is indicated by

the jack is positioned correctly.

notches on the bottom edge of the

vehicle, under the doors.

The jack base must be on the

ground directly below the jacking

point in a manner that prevents it

from slipping.

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8. Screw on the wheel nuts and

Have the defective tyre renewed and

tighten slightly by hand by turning

replace temporary spare wheel with a

clockwise until wheel is held

full specification wheel without delay.

against the hub.

Jacking position for lifting

9. Rotate wrench anticlockwise and

platform

lower vehicle to the ground.

5. Attach wheel wrench to eye of

threaded rod and rotate wrench

clockwise to raise vehicle.

If this is not the case, carefully

lower the vehicle immediately and

reposition the jack. Raise the

vehicle until the wheel is just clear

10. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

Rear arm position of the lifting

of the ground.

that it locates securely and tighten

platform centrically under the recess

6. Unscrew wheel nuts completely

each wheel nut in a crosswise

of the sill.

and wipe clean with a cloth.

sequence. Tightening torque is

140 Nm.

Do not grease the threads. Put

wheel nuts somewhere where the

11. Stow the replaced wheel 3 189

threads will not be soiled.

and the vehicle tools 3 175.

7. Change the wheel. Notes on

12. Check the tyre pressure of the

spare wheel 3 189.

installed tyre as soon as possible.

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corresponding speed limits apply,

even though no label indicates this.

Seek the assistance of a workshop to

check the applicable speed limit.

Use of the temporary spare wheel

could affect driveability, particularly if

using winter tyres. Have the defective

tyre renewed as soon as possible and

have the wheel balanced and fitted to

the vehicle.

Caution

Front arm position of the lifting

The temporary spare wheel is located

platform centrically under the recess

The use of a spare wheel that is

in the load compartment below the

of the sill.

smaller than the other wheels or in

floor cover and is secured with a

combination with winter tyres

screw-in retainer.

could affect driveability. Have the

Push both levers on the floor cover

Spare wheel

defective tyre replaced as soon as

towards the handle and pull up the

possible.

Temporary spare wheel

cover by the handle. Hang the hook

to the upper part of the tailgate

Some vehicles are equipped with a

opening.

tyre repair kit instead of a spare

wheel.

Vehicle tools 3 175.

The temporary spare wheel is

Remove the retainer by rotating it

designed for use on your vehicle only.

anticlockwise and remove temporary

If mounting a spare wheel which is

spare wheel from the spare wheel

different from the other wheels, this

well.

wheel might be classified as a

temporary spare wheel and the

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■ A discharged battery can already

■ The vehicles must not come into

3. Connect the black lead to the

freeze at a temperature of 0 °C.

contact with each other during the

negative terminal 3 of the booster

Defrost the frozen battery before

jump starting process.

battery.

connecting jump leads.

■ Apply the electrical parking brake

4. Connect the other end of the black

■ Wear eye protection and protective

3 137, transmission in neutral,

lead to a vehicle grounding point,

clothing when handling a battery.

automatic transmission in P.

such as the engine block 4 or an

engine mounting bolt. Connect as

■ Use a booster battery with the

■ Open the positive terminal

far away from the discharged

same voltage (12 Volts). Its

protection caps of both batteries.

battery as possible, however at

capacity (Ah) must not be much

least 60 cm.

less than that of the discharged

battery.

Route the leads so that they cannot

catch on rotating parts in the engine

■ Use jump leads with insulated

compartment.

terminals and a cross section of at

least 16 mm² (25 mm² for diesel

To start the engine:

engines).

1. Start the engine of the vehicle

■ Do not disconnect the discharged

providing the jump start.

battery from the vehicle.

2. After 5 minutes, start the other

■ Switch off all unnecessary electrical

engine. Start attempts should be

consumers. The Infotainment

made for no longer than

system may be damaged if

15 seconds at an interval of

switched on while jump starting.

Lead connection order:

1 minute.

■ Do not lean over the battery during

1. Connect the red lead to the

3. Allow both engines to idle for

jump starting.

positive terminal 1 of the booster

approx. 3 minutes with the leads

■ Do not allow the terminals of one

battery.

connected.

lead to touch those of the other

2. Connect the other end of the red

lead.

lead to the positive terminal 2 of

the discharged battery.

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