Vauxhall Antara (2014 year). Manual — part 8

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Driving and operating

Starting and operating

Ignition switch positions

Starting the engine

New vehicle running-in

Do not brake unnecessarily hard for

the first few journeys.

During the first drive, smoke may

occur because of wax and oil

evaporating off the exhaust system.

Park the vehicle in the open for a

while after the first drive and avoid

inhaling the fumes.

During the running-in period fuel and

engine oil consumption may be

higher and the cleaning process of

LOCK

= Ignition off

Manual transmission: operate clutch

the diesel particle filter may take

ACC

= Steering wheel lock

and brake pedals.

place more often. Autostop may be

released, ignition off

Automatic transmission: operate

inhibited to allow for charging of the

ON

= Ignition on, for diesel

brake pedal and move selector lever

battery.

engine: preheating

to P or N.

Diesel particle filter 3 128.

START = Starting

Do not operate accelerator pedal.

Diesel engines: turn the key to

position ON for preheating until

control indicator ! extinguishes

3 88.

Turn key briefly to position START

and release. Key returns

automatically to position ON.

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Driving and operating

Deactivation

Conditions for an Autostop

The stop-start system checks if each

of the following conditions is fulfilled.

■ The stop-start system is not

manually deactivated

■ the bonnet is fully closed

■ the driver's door is closed or the

driver's seat belt is fastened

■ the vehicle battery is sufficiently

charged and in good condition

■ the engine is warmed up

An Autostop is indicated by the

■ the engine coolant temperature is

needle at the AUTOSTOP position in

not too high or low

Deactivate the stop-start system

the tachometer.

manually by pressing the eco button.

■ the engine exhaust temperature is

During an Autostop, the heating,

The deactivation is indicated when

not too high, e.g. after driving with

power steering and brake

the LED in the button extinguishes.

high engine load

performance will be maintained.

■ the ambient temperature is not too

Autostop

Air conditioning system may or may

low

If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a

not inhibit the stop-start system

■ the defrosting function is not

standstill, activate an Autostop as

according to the cooling performance.

activated

follows:

Caution

■ the climate control system does not

■ Depress the clutch pedal

inhibit an engine stop

■ set the lever to neutral

The steering assist can be

■ the brake vacuum is sufficient

■ release the clutch pedal

reduced during an Autostop.

The engine will be switched off while

the ignition stays on.

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The filter is cleaned by periodically

If cleaning of the filter is required and

filter 3 85. Cleaning is not possible,

burning off the soot particles at high

previous driving conditions did not

seek the assistance of a workshop

temperature. This process takes

enable automatic cleaning, it will be

immediately.

place automatically under set driving

indicated by control indicator %

conditions and may take more than

3 88.

Caution

15 minutes. Autostop is not available

% illuminates, accompanied by a

and fuel consumption may be higher

If the cleaning process is

warning chime, when diesel particle

during this period. The emission of

interrupted, there is a risk of

filter is full. Start cleaning process as

smells and smoke during this process

provoking severe engine damage.

soon as possible.

is normal.

% flashes when diesel particle filter

Cleaning takes place quickest at high

has reached the maximum filling

engine speeds and loads.

level. Start cleaning process

Do not switch off the engine until the

immediately to avoid damage to the

cleaning process is complete. This is

engine. A warning chime sounds

indicated by the extinguished control

every 3 minutes until the cleaning

indicator %.

process is complete.

Cleaning process

Catalytic converter

To activate the cleaning process,

The catalytic converter reduces the

continue driving, keeping engine

amount of harmful substances in the

speed above 2000 revolutions per

exhaust gases.

minute. Shift down if necessary.

Diesel particle filter cleaning is then

Under certain driving conditions, e.g.

started.

short distances, the system cannot

clean itself automatically.

If control indicator Z illuminates

additionally in the instrument cluster

when the engine is running, there

may be a fault in the diesel particle

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Driving and operating

D

= drive position (automatic

Caution

Automatic transmission

mode)

1-6 = selected gear in manual mode

Fuel grades other than those listed

The automatic transmission permits

on pages 3 144, 3 205 could

automatic gearshifting (automatic

damage the catalytic converter or

mode) or manual gearshifting

Selector lever

electronic components.

(manual mode).

Unburnt petrol will overheat and

damage the catalytic converter.

Transmission display

Therefore avoid excessive use of

the starter, running the fuel tank

dry and starting the engine by

pushing or towing.

In the event of misfiring, uneven

engine running, a reduction in engine

performance or other unusual

problems, have the cause of the fault

rectified by a workshop as soon as

possible. In an emergency, driving

P = park position, wheels are locked,

can be continued for a short period,

engage only when the vehicle is

keeping vehicle speed and engine

stationary and the electrical

speed low.

parking brake is applied

The mode or selected gear is shown

R = reverse gear, engage only when

Malfunction indicator light 3 85.

in the transmission display.

vehicle is stationary

P

= park position

N = neutral or idle

R

= reverse gear

D = drive position (automatic mode

N

= neutral

with all gears)

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Driving and operating

The selector lever is locked in position

Rocking the vehicle

Manual mode

P and N and can only be moved when

Rocking the vehicle is only

the ignition is on and the foot brake is

permissible if the vehicle is stuck in

applied.

water, ice, sand, mud, snow or a dip.

To engage P or R, push the release

Move the selector lever between D

button.

and R in a repeat pattern while

applying light pressure to the

Never shift to P or R while the vehicle

accelerator pedal when the vehicle is

is moving.

in gear. Do not race the engine and

The engine can only be started with

avoid sudden acceleration.

lever in position P or N. Depress foot

If the vehicle cannot be released after

brake or apply electrical parking

rocking the vehicle several times,

brake before starting.

your vehicle may need to be towed

Do not accelerate while engaging a

3 192.

gear. Never depress the accelerator

Move selector lever out of position D

pedal and brake pedal at the same

Parking

towards the left and then forwards or

time.

Apply the electrical parking brake and

backwards.

When a gear is engaged, the vehicle

engage P.

< = Shift to a higher gear.

slowly begins to creep when the foot

The ignition key can only be removed

brake is released.

] = Shift to a lower gear.

when the selector lever is in position

P.

Engine braking

Tip selector lever in the appropriate

direction. It then returns to the centre

To utilise the engine braking effect,

position.

select a lower gear in good time when

driving downhill - see Manual mode.

Gearshifting in manual mode can be

achieved whilst accelerating. If the

Use of the engine braking effect, as

engine speed is too low, the

opposed to the use of the foot brake

when driving downhill, can extend the

life of the brakes.

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Driving and operating

transmission will automatically shift to

Kickdown

Activation

a lower gear, even in manual mode,

In both automatic and manual modes,

In automatic mode, press button

to prevent the engine from stalling.

if the accelerator pedal is pressed

s; control indicator

s

If a higher gear is selected when

down completely the transmission

illuminates in the instrument cluster

vehicle speed is too low, or a lower

shifts to a lower gear depending on

3 90.

gear when vehicle speed is too high,

engine speed. Full engine power is

The settings of certain electronic

the shift is not executed.

available for acceleration.

systems are adapted to reduce fuel

In manual mode, no automatic

consumption:

Fuel economy mode

shifting to a higher gear takes place

■ The engine reacts less quickly to

at high engine revolutions.

the accelerator pedal.

Gears can be skipped by moving the

■ Automatic upshift points occur

selector lever repeatedly at short

sooner and downshift points occur

intervals.

later.

After stopping, 1st gear is

■ The transmission locks itself to the

automatically selected. When starting

engine at cruising speeds, to

on slippery surfaces, tip selector lever

improve efficiency and increase

forwards to engage 2nd gear.

power and torque.

To move back to position D, move

■ The fuel supply is automatically cut-

selector lever back to the right.

off more quickly during vehicle

deceleration. Overrun cut-off

3 125.

Electronic driving

Activate fuel economy mode to allow

Do not use fuel economy mode whilst

programmes

the transmission to adapt gearshift

towing, e.g. a trailer.

patterns, improving the vehicle's fuel

■ Following a cold start, the operating

economy.

temperature programme increases

engine speed to quickly bring the

catalytic converter to the required

temperature.

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Deactivation

3. Remove trim cover.

Interruption of power

Fuel economy mode is switched off

supply

by pressing button

s

again;

control indicator

s

extinguishes in

The clutch is not disengaged if the

the instrument cluster.

vehicle battery is discharged and a

gear has been selected. The vehicle

cannot move. The selector lever

Fault

cannot be moved out of position P or

In the event of a fault in the automatic

N.

transmission, control indicator Z

If the battery is discharged, start the

illuminates in the instrument cluster

vehicle using jump leads 3 190.

3 85. Automatic shifting may be much

If the battery is not the cause of the

harsher than normal or, in the case of

fault, release the selector lever:

a serious fault, cancelled altogether.

1. Switch off ignition and remove the

4. Press and hold shift lock release

Have the cause of the fault remedied

key.

button.

by a workshop.

2. Depress and hold foot brake.

5. Shift to neutral (N).

If control indicator

g

illuminates in

the instrument cluster when the

6. Replace trim cover.

engine is running, this may indicate a

7. Start engine and shift to chosen

fault in the transmission electronics

gear.

3 85. The electronics switch to the

Have the cause of the power supply

emergency running programme, fuel

interruption remedied by a workshop.

consumption may increase and the

driveability of the vehicle may be

affected. Seek the assistance of a

workshop.

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Driving and operating

Manual transmission

Caution

Drive systems

It is not advisable to drive with the

All-wheel drive

hand resting on the selector lever.

All-wheel drive is an active-on-

demand system that engages

automatically, with no action required

by the driver. Depending on the

driving environment, the vehicle

switches between two-wheel drive

and four-wheel drive, to give the

vehicle more traction and stability

when necessary.

If the front wheels begin to slip, the

rear wheels will automatically begin to

To engage reverse, with the vehicle

drive the vehicle as required. More

stationary, wait 3 seconds after

torque is transferred to the wheels

depressing clutch pedal and engage

that have the most traction, so the

the gear.

vehicle has optimum grip at all times.

There may be a slight engagement

If the gear does not engage, set the

noise during hard use.

lever to neutral, release the clutch

pedal and depress again; then repeat

As well as enabling the vehicle to be

gear selection.

driven off-road, this system also

enables the vehicle to be driven on

Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.

normal roads without incurring

When operating, depress the clutch

excessive tyre and drivetrain wear or

pedal completely. Do not use the

causing poor control.

pedal as a foot rest.

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ABS starts to regulate brake pressure

Brakes

hard braking, the vehicle can no

as soon as a wheel shows a tendency

longer be steered and may

to lock. The vehicle remains

The brake system comprises two

swerve.

steerable, even during hard braking.

independent brake circuits.

ABS control is made apparent

You can continue driving, provided

If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can

through a pulse in the brake pedal

you drive with care and anticipation.

still be braked using the other brake

and the noise of the regulation

Have the cause of the fault remedied

circuit. However, braking effect is

process.

by a workshop.

achieved only when the brake pedal

is depressed firmly. Considerably

For optimum braking, keep the brake

more force is needed for this. The

pedal fully depressed throughout the

Parking brake

braking distance is extended. Seek

braking process, despite the fact that

the assistance of a workshop before

the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce

Electrical parking brake

continuing your journey.

the pressure on the pedal.

When the engine is not running, the

After starting off, the system performs

support of the brake servo unit

a self-test which may be audible.

disappears once the brake pedal has

Control indicator u 3 86.

been depressed once or twice.

Braking effect is not reduced, but

Fault

braking requires significantly greater

force. It is especially important to bear

9 Warning

this in mind when being towed.

If there is a fault in the ABS, the

Control indicator R 3 85.

wheels may be liable to lock due

to braking that is heavier than

Antilock brake system

normal. The advantages of ABS

Antilock brake system (ABS)

are no longer available. During

prevents the wheels from locking.

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Driving and operating

movement. Seek the assistance of a

Ride control systems

9 Warning

workshop to have the cause of the

fault remedied.

Electronic Stability Control

Do not let this special safety

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

feature tempt you into taking risks

Brake assist

when driving.

improves driving stability when

If the brake pedal is depressed

necessary, regardless of the type of

Adapt speed to the road

quickly and forcefully, maximum

road surface or tyre grip. It also

conditions.

brake force is automatically applied

prevents the drive wheels from

(full braking).

spinning.

Deactivation

Maintain steady pressure on the

As soon as the vehicle starts to

brake pedal for as long as full braking

swerve (understeer/oversteer),

is required. Maximum brake force is

engine output is reduced and the

automatically reduced when the

wheels are braked individually. This

brake pedal is released.

considerably improves the driving

stability of the vehicle on slippery road

surfaces.

Hill start assist

ESC is operational as soon as control

The system helps prevent unintended

indicators b and t extinguish in the

movement when driving away on

instrument cluster after switching on

inclines.

the ignition.

When releasing the foot brake after

When ESC is active b flashes 3 87.

stopping on an incline, the brakes

remain on for a further 2 seconds. The

With ESC active, if wheels are

brakes release automatically as soon

slipping on wet, snowy or icy roads,

as the vehicle begins to accelerate.

engine speed may not increase when

accelerator pedal is depressed. The

vehicle may not move.

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Driving and operating

Switch off ESC function, to allow

Activation

Descent control system

engine rpm to increase, by pressing

The Descent control system (DCS)

button t briefly. Control indicator t

allows the vehicle to travel at a low

illuminates in the instrument cluster.

speed without depressing the foot

ESC is reactivated by pressing button

brake. The vehicle will automatically

t again. The control indicator

decelerate to a low speed and remain

extinguishes.

at that speed when the system is

Control indicator t 3 88.

activated. Some noise or vibration

from the brake system may be

Hydraulic brake assist

apparent when the system is active.

When the ESC function comes into

action and recognises any

Caution

emergency situation requiring hard

braking, it automatically delivers

Use only when descending steep

At speeds below approx. 30 mph,

increased braking pressure to the

grades while driving off-road. Do

press button u. The green control

wheels.

not use when driving on normal

indicator u flashes in the instrument

road surfaces. Unnecessary

Active rollover protection

cluster, to show DCS is in operation.

usage of the DCS function, such

If the vehicle moves in an unstable

as while driving on normal roads,

DCS will not activate at speeds above

manner, this function helps the

may damage the brake system

30 mph, even if the button is pressed.

vehicle maintain normal stability.

and the ESC function.

Deactivation

Trailer stability assist

Press button u again. The green

If the system detects snaking

control indicator u extinguishes.

movements, engine power is reduced

Depressing the foot brake or

and the vehicle/trailer combination is

accelerator will also cause the system

selectively braked until the snaking

to be deactivated.

ceases. While system is working keep

steering wheel as still as possible.