Operation Manual

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Parking the vehicle:
Apply handbrake firmly,
close windows,
switch off engine, remove key,
engage steering column lock,
lock vehicle
6 Further information - see pages 18, 124,
radio frequency remote control -
see page 19,
central locking system - see page 21,
Vauxhall alarm system - see page 23.
Advice when parkin g:
z Always app ly handbrake firmly. Engag e
first gear on uphill gradients or reverse
gear on downhill gradients. On slopes,
apply the handbrake a s firmly as
possible.
z Push key into starter switch before
removing (vehicles with automatic
transm ission 3: depress footbrake and
shift into P before removing key). Turn
steering wheel until lock is felt to engage
(anti-theft protection).
z Sw itch off exterior lights, otherwise the
headlight warning device will sound
when the driver’s door is opened.
z Cooling fans may run on after the engine
has been switched off.
z Do not park vehicle on easily ignitable
surfaces as the hot exhaust system
temperatures could cause the surface to
ignite.
That was the most important
information for your first drive in
your A ntara in b rief.
Your vehicle has still more
instruments and controls,
possibly also optional equipment.
The rema in ing ch apters of the
Owner’s Manual contain
important information on
operation, safety and
maintenance as well as a
complete index.