Opel Zafira (2017 year). Instruction — part 13

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Driving and operating

The lane departure warning system is

activated by pressing ). The

illuminated LED in the button

indicates that the system is switched

on. When the control indicator ) in

the instrument cluster illuminates

green, the system is ready to operate.
The system is only operable at

vehicle speeds above 56 km/h and if

lane markings are available.
When the system recognises an

unintended lane change, the control

indicator ) changes to yellow and

flashes. Simultaneously a chime

sound is activated.

Deactivation

The system is deactivated by

pressing ), the LED in the button

extinguishes.
At speeds below 56 km/h the system

is inoperable.

Fault

The lane departure warning system

may not operate properly when:

● The windscreen is not clean.
● There are adverse environmental

conditions like heavy rain, snow,

direct sunlight or shadows.

The system can not operate when no

lane marking is detected.

Fuel

Fuel for petrol engines

Only use unleaded fuel that complies

with European standard EN 228 or

E DIN 51626-1 or equivalent.
The engine is capable of running with

fuel that contains up to 10% ethanol

(e.g. named E10).
Use fuel with the recommended

octane rating. A lower octane rating

can reduce engine power and torque

and slightly increases fuel

consumption.

Caution

Do not use fuel or fuel additives

that contain metallic compounds

such as manganese-based

additives. This may cause engine

damage.

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Caution

Use of fuel that does not comply to

EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or

equivalent can lead to deposits or

engine damage.

Caution

Use of fuel with a lower octane

rating than the lowest possible

rating could lead to uncontrolled

combustion and engine damage.

The engine specific requirements

regarding octane rating are given in

the engine data overview 3 267. A

country specific label at the fuel filler

flap can supersede the requirement.

Fuel for diesel engines

Only use diesel fuel that complies

with EN 590.
In countries outside the European

Union use Euro-Diesel fuel with a

sulphur concentration below 50 ppm.

Caution

Use of fuel that does not comply to

EN 590 or similar can lead to

engine powerloss, increased wear

or engine damage and may affect

your warranty.

Do not use marine diesel oils, heating

oils, Aquazole and similar diesel-

water emulsions. Diesel fuels must

not be diluted with fuels for petrol

engines.

Fuel for natural gas

operation

Use natural gas with a methane

content of approx. 78 - 99%. L-gas

(low) has approx. 78 - 87% and H-gas

(high) has approx. 87 - 99%. Biogas

with the same methane content can

also be used if it has been chemically

prepared and desulphurised.
Only use natural gas or biogas that

complies with DIN 51624.
Liquid gas or LPG must not be used.

Fuel selector

Pressing Y switches between petrol

and natural gas operation. Switching

is not possible at high loads (e.g.

powerful acceleration, driving at full

throttle). The LED status shows the

current operating mode.
1

off

: natural gas

operation

1

illumi‐

nates

: petrol operation

1

flashes

: no switching is

possible, one type of

fuel is empty

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Driving and operating

As soon as the natural gas tank is

empty, petrol operation is

automatically engaged until the

ignition is switched off.
If the natural gas tank is not refuelled,

the system must be instructionly

switched to petrol operation before

the engine is restarted. This will

prevent damage to the catalytic

converter (overheating caused by

irregular fuel supply).
If the selector switch is operated

several times within a short time, a

switchover inhibitor is activated. The

engine remains in the current

operating mode. The inhibitor

remains active until the ignition is

switched off.
A slight loss of power and torque can

be expected during petrol operation.

You must therefore adapt your driving

style (e.g. during overtaking

manoeuvres) and high vehicle loads

(e.g. towing loads) accordingly.
Every six months run the petrol tank

down until control indicator Y

illuminates, then refuel. This is

necessary to maintain fuel quality as

well as system function necessary for

petrol operation.
Fill the tank completely at regular

intervals to prevent corrosion in the

tank.

Fuel for liquid gas operation

Liquid gas is known as LPG

(Liquefied Petroleum Gas) or under

its French name GPL (Gaz de Pétrole

Liquéfié). LPG is also known as

Autogas.
LPG consists mainly of propane and

butane. The octane rating is between

105 and 115, depending on the

butane proportion. LPG is stored as a

liquid at a pressure of approximately

five to ten bar.
The boiling point depends on the

pressure and the mixing ratio. At

ambient pressure, it is between

-42 °C (pure propane) and -0.5 °C

(pure butane).

Caution

The system works at an ambient

temperature of approx. -8 °C to

100 °C.

Full functioning of the LPG system

can only be guaranteed with liquid

gas which complies with the minimum

requirements of DIN EN 589.

Fuel selector

Pressing LPG switches between

petrol and liquid gas operation as

soon as the required parameters

(coolant temperature, gas

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temperature and minimum engine

speed) have been reached. The

requirements are usually fulfilled after

approximately 60 seconds

(depending on exterior temperature)

and the first firm press on the

accelerator. The status LED shows

the current operating mode.
1

off

: petrol operation

1

flashes : checking conditions

for fuel transition to

liquid gas operation.

Illuminates if

conditions are fulfilled.

1

illumi‐

nates

: liquid gas operation

1

flashes 5

times and

extin‐

guishes

: liquid gas tank is

empty or failure in

liquid gas system. A

message is displayed

in the Driver

Information Centre.

If the fuel tank is empty, the engine

will not start.
The selected fuel mode is stored and

reactivated at the next ignition cycle if

conditions allow.

As soon as the liquid gas tank is

empty, petrol operation is

automatically engaged until the

ignition is switched off.
When switching automatically

between petrol or gas operation, a

brief delay of engine tractive power

may be noticeable.
Every six months, run the petrol tank

down until control indicator I

illuminates, then refuel. This helps

maintain fuel quality and system

function for petrol operation.
Fill the tank completely at regular

intervals to prevent corrosion in the

tank.

Faults and remedies

If gas mode is not possible, check the

following:

● Is there enough liquid gas

present?

● Is there enough petrol present for

starting?

Due to extreme temperatures in

combination with the gas

composition, it may take slightly

longer before the system switches

from petrol to gas mode.
In extreme situations, the system may

also switch back to petrol mode if the

minimum requirements are not

fulfilled. If conditions allow, it may be

possible to instructionly switch back to

liquid gas operation.
Seek the assistance of a workshop in

the event of all other faults.

Caution

Repairs and adjustments may only

be made by trained specialists in

order to maintain the safety and

warranty on the LPG system.

Liquid gas is given a particular odour

(odorised) so that any leaks can be

detected easily.

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Driving and operating

9 Warning

If you smell gas in the vehicle or in

the immediate vicinity, switch to

petrol mode immediately. No

smoking. No naked flames or

ignition sources.

If the gas odour persists, do not start

the engine. Have the cause of the

fault remedied by a workshop.
When using underground car parks,

follow the instructions of the operator

and local laws.

Note

In the event of an accident, switch off

the ignition and lights.

Refuelling

9 Danger

Before refuelling, switch off

ignition and any external heaters

with combustion chambers.

Switch off any mobile phones.
Follow the operating and safety

instructions of the filling station

when refuelling.

9 Danger

Fuel is flammable and explosive.

No smoking. No naked flames or

sparks.
If you can smell fuel in your

vehicle, have the cause of this

remedied immediately by a

workshop.

Caution

In case of misfuelling, do not

switch on ignition.

Fuel filler flap is located at right rear

side of the vehicle.

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The fuel filler flap can only be opened

if the vehicle is unlocked. Release the

fuel filler flap by pushing the flap.

Petrol and Diesel refuelling

To open, turn the cap slowly

anticlockwise.

The fuel filler cap can be retained in

the bracket on the fuel filler flap.
To refuel, fully insert the pump nozzle

and switch it on.
After the automatic cut-off, the tank

can be topped up by operating the

pump nozzle a maximum of two more

times.

Caution

Wipe off any overflowing fuel

immediately.

To close, turn the fuel filler cap

clockwise until it clicks.
Close the flap and allow it to engage.

Vehicles with misfuel inhibitor

9 Warning

Do not try to open the flap of the

fuel filler neck instructionly on

vehicles with misfuel inhibitor.
Disregarding this could lead to

trapping of the fingers.

Vehicles with a selective catalytic

reduction system are equipped with a

misfuel inhibitor.

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Driving and operating

The misfuel inhibitor ensures that the

flap of the fuel filler neck can only be

opened by using a nozzle for diesel

fuel or a funnel for emergency

refilling.
Turn the fuel filler cap slowly

anticlockwise.
The cap can be retained in the

bracket on the fuel filler flap.
Place the nozzle in a straight line to

the filler neck and press with slight

force to insert.
In case of an emergency, refill with a

canister. A funnel must be used to

open the cap of the filler neck.

The funnel is located on the right-

hand side storage compartment in the

load compartment.
Place the funnel in a straight line to

the filler neck and press with slight

force to insert.
Use the funnel to fill the diesel fuel into

the filler neck.
After topping-up, put the funnel into

the plastic bag and stow it in the

storage compartment.
Selective catalytic reduction system

3

159.

Natural gas refuelling

The fuel filler flap can only be opened

if the vehicle is unlocked. Release the

fuel filler flap by pushing the flap.

9 Warning

Refuel only with a maximum

output pressure of 250 bar. Use

only temperature-compensated

filling stations.

The refuelling procedure must be

completed, i.e. the filler neck must be

vented.
The capacity of the natural gas tank

depends on outside temperature,

filling pressure and type of refuelling

system. Capacities 3 272.
Close the flap and allow it to engage.
Terms for "natural gas vehicles"

abroad:

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German Erdgasfahrzeuge
English NGVs = Natural Gas Vehi‐

cles

French Véhicules au gaz naturel -

or - Véhicules GNV

Italian

Metano auto

Terms for "natural gas" abroad:
German Erdgas
English CNG = Compressed

Natural Gas

French GNV = Gaz Naturel (pour)

Véhicules - or -

CGN = carburantgaz

naturel

Italian

Metano (per auto)

Liquid gas refuelling

Follow the operating and safety

instructions of the filling station when

refuelling.
The filling valve for the liquid gas is

behind the fuel filler cap.

Unscrew protective cap from the filler

neck.

Screw the required adapter hand-

tight onto the filler neck.

ACME Adapter: Screw the nut of the

filling nozzle onto the adapter. Press

locking lever on filler nozzle down.
DISH filler neck: Place the filler nozzle

into the adapter. Press locking lever

on filler nozzle down.
Bayonet filler neck: Place filler nozzle

on the adapter and turn clockwise or

anticlockwise through one quarter

turn. Pull locking lever of filler nozzle

fully.
EURO filler neck: Press the filler

nozzle onto the adapter until it

engages.

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Driving and operating

Press the button at the liquid gas

supply point. The filling system stops

or begins to run slowly when 80% of

the tank volume is reached

(maximum fill level).
Release button on filling system to

stop the filling process. Release the

locking lever and remove the filler

nozzle. A small quantity of liquid gas

may escape.
Remove adapter and stow in vehicle.
Fit protective cap to prevent the

penetration of foreign bodies into the

filler opening and the system.

9 Warning

Due to the system design, an

escape of liquid gas after

releasing the locking lever is

unavoidable. Avoid inhaling.

9 Warning

The liquid gas tank should only be

filled to 80% capacity, for safety

reasons.

The multivalve on the liquid gas tank

automatically limits the fill quantity. If

a larger quantity is added, we

recommend not exposing the vehicle

to the sun until the excess amount

has been used up.

Filling adapter

As filling systems are not

standardised, different adapters are

required which are available from

Opel Distributors and from Opel

Authorised Repairers.

ACME adapter: Belgium, Germany,

Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland

Bayonet adapter: Netherlands,

Norway, Spain, United Kingdom

EURO adapter: Spain

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DISH adapter: Austria, Bosnia-

Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,

Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,

France, Greece, Hungary, Italy,

Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia,

Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia,

Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden,

Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine,

Fuel filler cap

Only use genuine fuel filler caps.

Diesel-engined vehicles have special

fuel filler caps.

Fuel consumption - CO

2

-

Emissions

Petrol and Diesel engines

The fuel consumption (combined) of

the model Opel Zafira is within a

range of 9.2 to 4.9 l/100 km.
The CO

2

emission (combined) is

within a range of 182 to 129 g/km.
For the values specific to your

vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of

Conformity provided with your vehicle

or other national registration

documents.

Natural gas engines

The gas consumption (combined) of

the model Opel Zafira is

4.7 kg/100 km.
The CO

2

emission (combined) is

129 g/km.
For the values specific to your

vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of

Conformity provided with your vehicle

or other national registration

documents.

General information

The official fuel consumption and

specific CO

2

emission figures quoted

relate to the EU base model with

standard equipment.
Fuel consumption data and CO

2

emission data are determined

according to regulation

R (EC) No. 715/2007 (in the version

respectively applicable), taking into

consideration the vehicle weight in

running order, as specified by the

regulation.
The figures are provided only for the

purpose of comparison between

different vehicle variants and must

not be taken as a guarantee for the

actual fuel consumption of a

particular vehicle. Additional

equipment may result in slightly

higher results than the stated

consumption and CO

2

figures.

Furthermore, fuel consumption is

dependent on personal driving style

as well as road and traffic conditions.

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Driving and operating

Natural gas

The fuel consumption information

was obtained using reference fuel

G20 (methane proportion

99 - 100 mol%) under prescribed

driving conditions. When using

natural gas with a lower proportion of

methane, the fuel consumption can

differ from the specified values.

Trailer hitch

General information

Only use towing equipment that has

been approved for your vehicle.

Vehicles with natural gas engines

require special towing equipment.
Entrust retrofitting of towing

equipment to a workshop. It may be

necessary to make changes that

affect the cooling system, heat

shields or other equipment.
The bulb outage detection function for

trailer brake light cannot detect a

partial bulb outage. E.g. in case of

4x 5 Watt bulbs, the function only

detects lamp outage when only a

single 5 Watt lamp remains or none

remain.
Fitting of towing equipment could

cover the opening of the towing eye.

If this is the case use the coupling ball

bar for towing. Always keep the

coupling ball bar in the vehicle.

Driving characteristics and

towing tips

Before attaching a trailer, lubricate

the coupling ball. However, do not do

so if a stabiliser, which acts on the

coupling ball, is being used to reduce

snaking movements.
For trailers with low driving stability

and caravan trailers with a permitted

gross vehicle weight of more than

1300 kg the use of a stabiliser is

strongly recommended when driving

above 80 km/h.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more

slowly, do not attempt to correct the

steering and brake sharply if

necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the

same gear as if driving uphill and

drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value

specified for full load 3 273.

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Trailer towing

Trailer loads

The permissible trailer loads are

vehicle and engine-dependent

maximum values which must not be

exceeded. The actual trailer load is

the difference between the actual

gross weight of the trailer and the

actual coupling socket load with the

trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are

specified in the vehicle documents. In

general, they are valid for gradients

up to 12%.
The permissible trailer load applies

up to the specified incline and at sea

level. Since engine power decreases

as altitude increases due to the air

becoming thinner, therefore reducing

climbing ability, the permissible gross

train weight also decreases by 10%

for every 1000 metres of altitude. The

gross train weight does not have to be

reduced when driving on roads with

slight inclines (less than 8%, e.g.

motorways).

The permissible gross train weight

must not be exceeded. This weight is

specified on the identification plate

3

262.

Vertical coupling load

The vertical coupling load is the load

exerted by the trailer on the coupling

ball. It can be varied by changing the

weight distribution when loading the

trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical

coupling load (75 kg) is specified on

the towing equipment identification

plate and in the vehicle documents.

Note

Engines B20DTH and B20DTJ:

Depending on the equipment the

maximum permissible vertical

coupling load can be 75 kg or 60 kg.

Always aim for the maximum load,

especially in the case of heavy

trailers. The vertical coupling load

should never fall below 25 kg.

Rear axle load

When the trailer is coupled and the

towing vehicle fully loaded, the

permissible rear axle load (see

identification plate or vehicle

documents) may be exceeded by

60 kg, the gross vehicle weight rating

may be exceeded by 60 kg. If the

permissible rear axle load is

exceeded, a maximum speed of

100 km/h applies.

Towing equipment

Caution

When operating without a trailer,

remove the coupling ball bar.

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Driving and operating

Stowage of coupling ball bar

The bag with the coupling ball bar is

stowed in the load compartment.
Place the strap through the right rear

lashing eye, wrap around twice and

tighten the strap to secure the bag.

Fitting the coupling ball bar

Disengage and fold down the socket.

Remove the sealing plug from the

opening for the coupling ball bar and

stow it.

Checking the tensioning of the

coupling ball bar

● Red marking on rotary knob must

point towards green marking on

coupling ball bar.

● The gap between the rotary knob

and the coupling ball bar must be

approx. 6 mm.

● The key must be in position c.

Otherwise, the coupling ball bar must

be tensioned before being inserted:

● Unlock coupling ball bar by

turning key to position c.

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● Pull out rotary knob and turn

clockwise as far as it will go.

Inserting the coupling ball bar

Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar

in the opening and push firmly

upwards until it audibly engages.
The rotary handle snaps back into its

original position resting against the

coupling ball bar without a gap.

9 Warning

Do not touch rotary handle during

insertion.

Lock the coupling ball bar by turning

the key to position e. Remove the key

and close the protective flap.

Eye for break-away stopping cable

Attach breakaway stopping cable to

eye.

Check that the coupling ball bar is

correctly installed

● Green marking on rotary knob

must point towards green

marking on coupling ball bar.

● There must be no gap between

the rotary handle and the

coupling ball bar.

● The coupling ball bar must be

firmly engaged in the opening.

● The coupling ball bar must be

locked and the key removed.

9 Warning

Towing a trailer is permitted only

when a coupling ball bar is fitted

correctly. If the coupling ball bar

does not engage correctly, seek

the assistance of a workshop.

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Driving and operating

Dismounting the coupling ball bar

Open the protective flap and turn the

key to position c to unlock the

coupling ball bar.
Pull out rotary handle and turn

clockwise as far as it will go. Pull out

coupling ball bar downwards.
Insert sealing plug in opening. Fold

away socket.

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 3 170.

Vehicle care

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Vehicle care

General Information . . . . ... 214

Accessories and vehicle

modifications . . . . . . .. 214

Vehicle storage . . . . . . 214

End-of-life vehicle recovery . . 215

Vehicle checks . . . . . . ... 215

Performing work . . . . . .. 215

Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . 215

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . 216

Engine coolant . . . . . . . 217

Power steering fluid . . . . . 218

Washer fluid . . . . . . . 218

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . 219

Brake fluid . . . . . . . ... 219

Vehicle battery . . . . . . . 219

Diesel fuel system bleeding . . 221

Wiper blade replacement . . 221

Bulb replacement . . . . . ... 222

Halogen headlights . . . . .. 222

LED headlights . . . . . . 224

Fog lights . . . . . . . . . 224

Tail lights . . . . . . . . . 225

Side turn signal lights . . . .. 227

Number plate light . . . . ... 228

Interior lights . . . . . . . 228

Instrument panel illumination ... 229

Electrical system . . . . . . 229

Fuses . . . . . . . . . ... 229

Engine compartment fuse box . 230

Instrument panel fuse box . ... 232

Load compartment fuse box . 233

Vehicle tools . . . . . . . .. 235

Tools . . . . . . . . . . 235

Wheels and tyres . . . . . ... 236

Winter tyres . . . . . . . . 236

Tyre designations . . . . . 236

Tyre pressure . . . . . . .. 236

Tyre pressure monitoring

system . . . . . . . . . 238

Tread depth . . . . . . . . 241

Changing tyre and wheel size . 241

Wheel covers . . . . . . ... 241

Tyre chains . . . . . . . .. 242

Tyre repair kit . . . . . . .. 242

Wheel changing . . . . . ... 245

Spare wheel . . . . . . . 247

Jump starting . . . . . . . . 251
Towing . . . . . . . . . ... 252

Towing the vehicle . . . . ... 252

Towing another vehicle . . ... 253

Appearance care . . . . . ... 254

Exterior care . . . . . . . 254

Interior care . . . . . . . . 256