key OPEL ZAFIRA 2009 Owners Manual

Introduction
.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............27
Seats, restraints ........................... 44
Storage ........................................ 67
Instruments and controls .............77
Lighting ...................................... 108
Infotainment system ...................115
Climate control ........................... 118
Driving and operating .................127
Vehicle care ............................... 154
Service and maintenance ..........192
Technical data ........................... 207
Index .......................................... 224
Contents

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In brief
In brief
Initial drive information Vehicle unlocking
Radio remote control
Press button q to unlock and open
door. To open the tailgate, press the
button under the moulding.
Remote control 3 28, Central
locking system 3 32, Load
compartment 3 35. Electronic key
Pull the door handle to unlock the
vehicle
and to open the door. To open
the tailgate, press the button under
the moulding.
Open&Start system 3 29.

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Automatic transmission P
=park
R = reverse
N = neutral
D = drive
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P or N when the ignition is on
and the foot brake is depressed
(Selector lever lock). To engage P or
R , push button on selector lever.
The automatic transmission is
available in two versions 3 131. Starting off
Check before starting off
■ Tyre
pressure and condition 3 175,
3 220.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 156.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and
operational.
■ Proper position of seats, seat belts and mirrors 3 46, 3 55, 3 39.
■ Check brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet. Starting engine with ignition
switch
Turn key to position 1. Move the
steering wheel slightly to release the
steering wheel lock. Operate clutch
and brake, automatic transmission in
P or N
, do not accelerate; for diesel
engine, turn the key to position 2 for
preheating until control indicator !
goes out; turn key to 3 and release
key when engine is running.

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In brief
Starting engine with Start/Stop
button The electronic key must be in the
vehicle interior. Operate clutch and
brake,
automatic transmission in P or
N , do not accelerate, for diesel
engine, press the button briefly to
start preheating, move the steering
wheel slightly to release the steering
wheel lock, wait until control
indicator ! goes out and then press
button for 1 second and release when
the engine is running.
Open&Start system 3 29. Parking
■
Always apply hand brake withoutpressing release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill
slope or uphill slope. Operate foot
brake at same time to reduce
operating force.
■ Switch off the engine and ignition. Turn the ignition key to 0 and
remove or, with the vehicle
stationary, press the Start/Stop
button and open the driver's door.
Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only be
removed when the selector lever is
in the P position. If P is not engaged
or the hand brake is not applied, "P"
flashes for a few seconds in the
transmission display.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage first gear or set
the selector lever to P before
switching off the ignition. On an
uphill slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb. If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,
engage reverse gear or set the
selector
lever to P before switching
off the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle with button p on
the remote control or with the
sensor in a front door handle.
To activate the anti-theft locking
system and the anti-theft alarm
system, press button p twice or
touch the sensor in a front door
handle twice.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easy flammable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ On vehicles with manual transmission automated, control
indicator R flashes for a few
seconds after the ignition is
switched off if the hand brake has
not been applied 3 100.
■ Close windows.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switched
off 3 155.

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■ After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate
the engine briefly at a low load or
run in neutral for approx. 30
seconds before switching off in
order to protect the turbocharger.
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Keys, doors and windows
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Keys, doors and
windows
Keys, locks ................................... 27
Doors ........................................... 35
Vehicle security
............................ 36
Exterior mirrors ............................ 39
Interior mirrors ............................. 40
Windows ...................................... 41
Roof ............................................. 43 Keys, locks
Keys
Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when

ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
When electronic keys of the
Open&Start system are being
replaced, all keys requiring
programming must be handed over to
the dealer.
Locks 3 189, Open&Start system,
electronic keys 3 29. Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Car Pass
The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When

the car is taken to a workshop,
this vehicle data is needed in order to
perform certain operations.

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Keys, doors and windows
Radio remote control Used to operate:
■ Central locking system,
■ Anti-theft locking system,
■ Anti-theft alarm system,
■ Power windows.
The radio remote control has a range
of approx. 5 metres. This range can
be affected by outside influences.
The hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect it from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation. Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control,

it may be due to the following:
■ Range exceeded,
■ Battery voltage too low,
■ Frequent, repeated operation of the remote control while not in range,
which will require re-
synchronisation,
■ Overloading the central locking by operating at frequent intervals, the
power supply is interrupted for
a short time,
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Opening the vehicle 3 32.
Radio remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point. Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type CR
20 32), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Key with fixed key section
Have the battery replaced by
a workshop.

Keys, doors and windows
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Radio remote control
synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the lock. The radio
remote control will be synchronised
when you switch on the ignition.
Memorised settings
When locking the vehicle the last
settings are automatically saved
specifically for the used key:
■ Electronic climate control,
■ Info-Display,
■ Infotainment system,
■ Instrument panel illumination.
The saved settings are automatically
remembered when that key is used
for unlocking. Open&Start system
Makes operation of the following
possible without the use of the
mechanical key
■

Central locking system,
■ Anti-theft locking system,
■ Anti-theft alarm system,
■ Power windows,
■ Ignition and starter.
The electronic key simply needs to be
on the driver's person. Press the Start/Stop button. The
ignition

is switched on. The electronic
immobiliser and steering wheel lock
are deactivated.
To start the engine depress the brake
and clutch pedals then press and hold
the Start/Stop button.
With automatic transmission, only
start with the vehicle in P or N.
The engine and the ignition are
switched off by pressing the Start/
Stop button again. The vehicle must
be stationary. The immobiliser is
activated at the same time.

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Keys, doors and windows
If the ignition has been switched off
and the vehicle is stationary, the
steering wheel lock activates
automatically when the driver’s door
is opened or closed.
Control indicator 0 3 92.
Note
Do not put the electronic key in the
load compartment or in front of the
Info-Display.
The
sensor fields in the door handles
must be kept clean to ensure
unrestricted functionality.
If the battery is discharged, the
vehicle must not be towed, tow-
started or bump-started as the
steering column lock cannot be
disengaged. Radio remote control
The electronic key also has a radio
remote control feature. Emergency operation
If the radio remote control also fails,
the driver's door can be locked or
unlocked with the emergency key
contained

in the electronic key: press
locking mechanism on underside and
remove cap by applying gentle
pressure to the cap. Push emergency
key towards the outside over the
detent and remove.

Keys, doors and windows
31The emergency key can only lock or
unlock the driver's door. Unlocking
the entire vehicle
3 32. On vehicles
with anti-theft alarm system, the
alarm may be triggered when the
vehicle is unlocked. Deactivate the
alarm by switching on the ignition. Hold the electronic key at the marked
position and press the
Start/Stop
button.
To switch off the engine, press the
Start/Stop button for at least
2 seconds.
Lock the driver's door with the
emergency key. Locking the entire
vehicle 3 32.
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Seek the
assistance of a workshop. Replacing battery in electronic
key
Replace the battery as soon as the
system no longer operates properly
or
the range is reduced. The need for
battery replacement is indicated by
InSP3 in the service display or by
a check control message in the
Info-Display 3 100.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.