key VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 2014 Owner's Guide
Page 43 of 217
Keys, doors and windows41
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 switches in the rear
doors.
Operating windows from outside
The windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle.
Radio remote control
Press q or p until all windows have
opened or closed.
Page 44 of 217
42Keys, doors and windows
Electronic key
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 approx. 1 metre.
Overload If the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
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 windowOperated 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.
Page 45 of 217
Keys, doors and windows43Roof
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 completely.
Page 90 of 217
88Instruments and controls
Illuminates when the engine isrunning
Fault in the emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Immediately seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon A illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Fault in engine or transmission
electronics 3 132, 3 136. The
electronics switch to an emergency running programme. Fuel
consumption may be increased and
the vehicle handling may be impaired.If the fault persists after restarting the vehicle, consult a workshop.
Illuminates together with InSP4
in the service display
Seek the assistance of a workshop for
draining the diesel fuel filter 3 101.
Flashes with switched on
ignition
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started 3 37.
Switch off the ignition and repeat the
start attempt.
If the control indicator continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch system R illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminated Illuminates when the parking brake is
released if the brake and clutch fluid
level is too low 3 155.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 139.
Flashes
On vehicles with manual transmission
automated, flashes for a few seconds
when the ignition is switched off if the parking brake is not applied.
On vehicles with manual transmission
automated, flashes when the driver's
door is opened if no gear is engaged
and the parking brake is not applied.
Antilock brake system
(ABS) u illuminates red.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is turned on. The system is
ready for operation when the control indicator goes out.
Page 93 of 217
Instruments and controls91
3. Move out of the flow of traffic asquickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steering
wheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 153.
Low engine oil level
S illuminates yellow.
Engine oil level is checked
automatically.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Low engine oil level. Check engine oil
level and top up as necessary
3 153.
Low fuel Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Level in fuel tank too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 128.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 157.
Open&Start system
0 illuminates or flashes yellow.
Flashes The electronic key is no more within
the reception range of the vehicle interior. The engine cannot bestarted. Hold the Start/Stop button
depressed a bit longer to switch off
the ignition.
or
Failure of the electronic key.
Operation is yet only possible via
emergency operation.
Illuminates
Fault in system. Try to operate with
the spare key, the remote control or
through emergency operation. Hold
the Start/Stop button depressed a bit
longer to switch off the ignition. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
or
The steering wheel lock is still
engaged. Move the steering wheel
slightly and press the Start/Stop
button.
Open&Start system 3 28.
Apply footbrake
j illuminates yellow.
Page 102 of 217
100Instruments and controlsVehicle messagesMessages are given via the
instrument panel display or as
warning and signal buzzers. Check
control messages appear on the
Info-Display. Some appear in an
abbreviated form. Confirm warning
messages with the multifunction knob
3 93, 3 96.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or
whilst driving ■ If the electronic key is not present or is not recognised.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If a door or the tailgate is not fully closed when starting off.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with the parking brake applied.■ If the speed programmed at thefactory is exceeded.
■ If the vehicle has automated manual transmission and the
driver's door is opened when the
engine is running, a gear is
engaged and the foot brake is not
depressed.
When the vehicle is parked and the driver's door is opened ■ When the key is in the ignition switch.
■ With exterior lights on.
■ With Open&Start system and automatic transmission, if the
selector lever is not in P.
■ For automated manual transmission, if the parking brake isnot applied and no gear is engaged
when the engine is switched off.Battery voltage
Low battery voltage in radio remote
control or electronic key. On vehicles
without check control, the message
InSP3 appears in the instrument
panel display. Replace the battery
3 27, 3 28.
Brake light switch Brake light does not come on duringbraking. Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Page 116 of 217
114LightingReading lights
Operated with a buttons or switch (I =
on, 0 = off, centre = automatic)
Sunvisor lights The lighting switches on when the
cover is opened.
Lighting features
Centre console lighting Spotlight in interior mirror housing.
Daylight-dependent, automatically
regulated centre console lighting.
Entry lighting
After unlocking the vehicle, the
instrument panel lighting and the
number plate lights come on for a few
seconds.
Starting off 3 16.Exit lighting
Headlights and reversing lights come
on for approx. 30 seconds after the
system is activated and the driver's
door is closed.
Activating 1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.
4. Pull turn signal lever.
5. Close driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed the
lights switch off after two minutes.
Page 127 of 217
Driving and operating125Ignition switch positions0=Ignition off1=Steering wheel lock released,ignition off2=Ignition on, for diesel engine:
preheating3=StartingStarting the engine
Starting engine with ignition
switch
Operate clutch and brake, automatic
transmission in P or N.
Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Diesel engines: turn the key to
position 2 for preheating until control
indicator ! goes out.
Turn key briefly to position 3 and
release key when engine is running.
Before restarting or to switch off the engine, turn key back to 0.
Starting engine with the
Start/Stop button
The electronic key must be inside the
vehicle. Operate clutch and brake,
automatic transmission in P or N.
Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Diesel engines: 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.
Page 132 of 217
130Driving and operating
Do not accelerate while engaging a
gear. Never depress the accelerator
pedal and brake pedal at the same
time.
When a gear is engaged, the vehicle
slowly begins to creep when the
brake is released.
Gears 3, 2, 13, 2, 1=Transmission does not
shift above the selected
gear.
Press button on selector lever to
engage 3 or 1.
Only select 3, 2 or 1 to prevent
automatic upshifting or as an aid in
engine braking.
Engine braking
To utilise the engine braking effect, select a lower gear in good time when
driving downhill.
Rocking the vehicle
Rocking the vehicle is only
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud or snow. Move the selector
lever between D and R in a repeat
pattern. Do not race the engine and
avoid sudden acceleration.
Parking
Apply the parking brake and engage P .
The ignition key can only be removed
when the selector lever is in position
P .Manual mode
Move selector lever out of position D
towards the left and then forwards or backwards.
+=Shift to a higher gear.-=Shift to a lower gear.
If a higher gear is selected when
vehicle speed is too low, or a lower
gear when vehicle speed is too high,
the shift is not executed.
If engine speed is too low, the
transmission automatically shifts to a
lower gear above a specific vehicle
speed.
Page 150 of 217
148Driving and operating
Stowage of coupling ball bar
To open the cover, lift the carpeting.
Raise, rotate and lift the ring.
The pouch with the coupling ball bar
is held in place with a rubber strap.
When inserting, ensure that the rotary
handle of the coupling ball bar is
facing upwards.
Fitting the coupling ball bar From underneath at the recesses,
pull the cover in the bumper
rearwards at a slight angle.
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 white marking on
coupling ball bar.
■ The gap between the rotary knob and the coupling ball bar must beapprox. 6 millimetres.
■ Key must be at position c ( 1).
Otherwise, the coupling ball bar must be tensioned before being inserted:
■ Unlock coupling ball bar by turning key to position c ( 1)