OPEL ZAFIRA 2009 Service Manual

Keys, doors and windows
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Windows
Manual windows
The door windows can be opened or
closed with the window winders.
Power windows 9
Warning Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
If there are children on the rear
seat, switch on the child safety
system for the electric windows.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move. Power windows can be operated
■ with ignition on,
■ within 5 minutes of switching ignition off,
■ within 5 minutes of switching ignition key to position 1.
After switching off the ignition, the
standby feature ceases when the
driver's door is opened. Operate the control to open or close
the window.
For vehicles with automatic feature
pull or press the switch again to stop
window movement. Safety function
If the window glass encounters
resistance above the middle of the
window
during automatic closing, it is
immediately stopped and the window
opened again.
In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, operate the switch
several times to close the window in
stages.
Child safety system for rear
windows Switch z can be used to activate or
deactivate the rear door window
switches.

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Keys, doors and windows
Operating windows from outside
Depending on the equipment level,
the windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle.
Radio remote control Press q or p until all windows have
opened or closed. Open&Start system
To close, touch the sensor field in the
door handle until all windows are
completely closed.
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of
approximately one metre.
Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated
at short intervals, the power
supply is briefly cut off. Fault
If the windows cannot be opened or
closed automatically, activate the
window electronics as follows:
1.

Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Close the window completely and operate the button for a further
5 seconds.
4. Open the window completely and operate the button for a further
1 second.
5. Repeat for each window.
Heated rear window

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Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Heating functions with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Depending on the engine type, the
heated rear window comes on
automatically
when the diesel particle
filter is being cleaned.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or
swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
If the sun visors have integral mirrors,
the mirror covers should be closed
when driving. Roof
Moonroof
Do
not affix any stickers to the middle
part of the roof. Do not cover the
vehicle using a tarpaulin.
Sunblind
The sunblind is electrically operated. Press button G to open and H to
close. Press and hold the button to
close fully.

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Seats, restraints
Seats, restraints
Head restraints ............................ 44
Front seats ................................... 46
Rear seats ................................... 49
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Airbag system .............................. 57
Child restraints ............................. 62 Head restraints
Position
9
Warning Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The middle of the head restraint
should be at eye level. If this is not
possible for extremely tall persons,
set to highest position, and set to
lowest position for small persons. Adjustment
Head restraints with release button
Press the button, adjust height and
engage.

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Head restraints without release
button Pull the head restraint upward or
press the catch to release and push
the head restraint down. Active head restraints
In the event of a rear-end impact, the
active head restraints tilt forwards
slightly. The head is more effectively
supported so the risk of whiplash
injury is reduced.
Active head restraints are identified
by the lettering ACTIVE on the head
restraint guide sleeves.
Note
Approved accessories may only be
attached to the front passenger
head
restraint if the seat is not in use. Removing
Press the catches and pull up the
head restraint.

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Seats, restraints
Front seats
Seat position 9
Warning Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
■ Sit with your buttocks as far back
against the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that your
legs are slightly angled when tromping the pedals. Slide the
passenger seat as far back as
possible.
■
Sit with your shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that you
can easily reach the steering wheel
with your arms slightly bent.
Maintain contact between your
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do not
angle the backrest too far back. We
recommend a maximum rake of
approx. 25 °.
■ Adjust the steering wheel 3 77.
■ Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on all
sides and of all display instruments.
There should be at least one hand
of clearance between your head
and the headlining. Your thighs
should rest lightly on the seat
without pressing into it.
■ Adjust the head restraint 3 44.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 55. ■ Adjust the thigh support so that
there is a space about two fingers
wide between the edge of the seat
and the hollow of the knee.
■ Adjust
the lumbar support so that it
supports the natural shape of the
spine.
Seat adjustment 9
Warning Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
Seat positioning

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Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat backrests Turn handwheel. Do not lean on seat
when adjusting. Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up = higher
down = lower Seat inclination
Pull lever, adjust inclination by
shifting body weight. Release lever
and audibly engage seat in position.

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Seats, restraints
Lumbar support Turn handwheel. Do not lean on seat
when adjusting. Adjustable thigh support
Press the button and slide the thigh
support. Seat folding
Push the head restraint down.
Slide the seat backwards.
Raise release lever, fold backrest
forward and engage.
To restore the seat to the upright
position, raise release lever and
audibly engage backrest.

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Armrest Push raised armrest backward
against resistance and fold down.
The armrest can be moved to
different positions in stages by lifting
it. Heating
Adjust heating to the desired setting
by pressing the
ß button for the seat
one
or more times with the ignition on.
The control indicator in the button
indicates the setting.
Prolonged use of the highest level for
people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
Seat heating is operational when the
engine is running. Rear seats
Second row seats
9
Warning When the row of seats or the
backrests are being adjusted,
keep hands away from the hinge
area - risk of injury.
Moving seat row
Push the release lever forwards and
slide the row of seats. Release the
lever and audibly engage the seats.

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Seats, restraints
Lower seat row and slide
forwards
Remove the luggage compartment
cover as required 3 69.
Slide head restraints down 3 44.Place seat belt buckles in seat
pockets. Press release lever
1 down and
swivel the seat cushion upwards until
it engages.
Press down release lever 2 on both
sides, bring the backrest into the
upright position and engage.
Pull handle on back of centre
backrest, bring the backrest into the
upright position and engage.
Press release lever 3, slide the bench
to the frontmost position and engage.
To restore, press release lever 3 and
slide the bench to the required
position. Adjust the backrest and use release lever
1 to swivel the seat
cushion downwards. All positions
must audibly engage.
Adjust backrests of outboard
seats Press the release lever down, select
one of the two inclinations, release
the lever and engage the backrest.
9
Warning Occupants may only travel on
a seat if its backrest is properly
engaged in the rearward inclined
position.