heating OPEL ZAFIRA 2009 User Guide

Climate control
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■ Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards door windows.
■ For simultaneous warming of the foot well, set air distribution control
to J.
Air conditioning system Additional to the heating and
ventilation system, the air
conditioning system has:
n
= Cooling
4 = Air recirculation Cooling n
Operated with the n button and is
functional only when the engine and
fan are running.
The air condition system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) when outside
temperature
is above a specific level.
Therefore condensation may form
and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch the cooling system off to save
fuel.
Air recirculation system 4
The air recirculation mode is operated
with the 4 button. 9
Warning The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In

operation without cooling the air
humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up. The quality
of the passenger compartment air
deteriorates, which may cause the
vehicle occupants to feel drowsy. Air distribution to
l: Air recirculation
is deactivated.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
■ Cooling n on.
■ Air circulation system 4 on,
■ Set air distribution control to M.
■

Set temperature control to coldestlevel.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Open all vents.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows ■ Cooling n on.
■ Set air distribution control to l.
■ Set temperature control to warmest level.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.

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Climate control
■ Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards door windows.
■ For simultaneous warming of the foot well, set air distribution control
to J.
Automatic climate control
system Controls for:
■
Air distribution
■ Temperature
■ Fan speed n
= Cooling
4 = Air recirculation
V = Demisting and defrosting
Heated rear window Ü 3 42.
The preselected temperature is
automatically regulated. In the
automatic mode the fan speed
automatically regulates the air flow.
Automatic mode
Basic setting for maximum comfort: ■

Set fan control to A.
■ Set the air distribution control to the desired setting.
■ Preset temperature to the desired level.
■ Cooling n on.
■ Open all of the air vents.
Air distribution
L =
to head area and foot well
M = to head area
l = to windscreen and front door
windows
J = to windscreen, front door
windows and foot well
K = to foot well Intermediate settings are possible.
Temperature preselection
Set the temperature control to the
required position. Intermediate
settings are possible.
For reasons of comfort, change
temperature

only in small increments.
At the end positions, there is no
temperature regulation. The air
conditioning system works with
maximum cooling or heating.
Heating will not be fully effective until
engine has reached its operating
temperature.
Fan speed
In the automatic mode A the fan
speed automatically regulates the air
flow. If required the air flow can be
manually adjusted.
Cooling n
Operated with the n button and is
functional only when the engine and
fan are running.

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Climate control
Heated rear window Ü 3 42.
The preselected temperature is
automatically regulated. In the
automatic
mode the fan speed and air
distribution automatically regulate the
air flow.
The system can be manually adapted
by use of air distribution and air flow
controls. Data is shown on the Info-Display.
Setting modifications are briefly
shown in the Info-Display

,
superimposing over the currently
displayed menu. The electronic climate control system
is only fully operational when the
engine is running.
Do not cover the sensor on the
instrument panel for correct
operation.
Automatic mode
Basic setting for maximum comfort:
■

Press AUTO button.
■ Open all air vents.
■ Air conditioning on.
■ Set desired temperature.
Temperature preselection
Temperatures can be set to the
disired value.
For reasons of comfort, change
temperature only in small increments.
If the minimum temperature is set,
Lo appears in the display and the
electronic climate control system runs
at maximum cooling.
If the maximum temperature is set,
Hi appears in the display and the
electronic climate control system runs
at maximum heating. Fan speed
The selected fan speed is indicated
with
x
and the number in the display.
If the fan is switched off the air
conditioning is also deactivated.
To return to automatic mode: Press
AUTO button.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press the V button. V appears in
the display.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at
a high speed.
To return to automatic mode: press
button V or AUTO.
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Manual settings in climate menu
Climate control system settings can
be changed via the centre control, the
buttons and the menus shown on the
display.
To view the menu, press the centre
control. The Climate menu appears in
the display.

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Climate control
Air conditioning regular
operation
In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, cooling must
be operated for a few minutes once
a month, irrespective of the weather
and time of year. Operation with
cooling is not possible when outside
temperature is low.
Service
For
optimal cooling performance, it is
recommended that the climate control
system be checked annually, starting
three years after initial vehicle
registration.
■ Functionality and pressure test
■ Heating functionality
■ Leakage check
■ Check of drive belts
■ Cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage
■ Performance check

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Driving and operating
Ignition switch positions 0
= Ignition off
1 = Steering wheel lock released,
ignition off
2 = Ignition on, for diesel engine:
preheating
3 = Starting Starting the engine
Starting engine with ignition
switch
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.
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 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.
Press button again to repeat the
starting procedure or to switch off the
engine.

Driving and operating
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Do not use marine diesel oils, heating
oils or entirely or partially plant-based
diesel fuels, such as rape seed oil or
bio diesel, Aquazole and similar
diesel-water emulsions. Diesel fuels
must not be diluted with fuels for
petrol engines.
The flow and filterability of diesel fuel
are temperature-dependent. When
temperatures are low, refuel with
diesel fuel with guaranteed winter
properties.
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.
Liquid gas or LPG must not be used. Refuelling
9
Danger Before refuelling, switch off engine
and any external heaters with
combustion chambers (identified
by

sticker on fuel filler flap). 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.
Fuel filler flap is located at right rear
side of vehicle.
The

fuel filler flap can only be opened
if the vehicle is unlocked.

Vehicle care
169 Fuse assignments in
conjunction with load
compartment
fuse box version A
No. Circuit
1
ABS
2 ABS
3 Interior fan electronic climate
control
4 Interior fan heating and air
conditioning system
5 Radiator fan
6 Radiator fan
7 Central locking system
8 Windscreen washer, rear
window washer
9 Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirror
10 Diagnostics plug
11 Instruments No. Circuit
12
Mobile telephone, digital radio,
infotainment system, display
13 Courtesy light
14 Windscreen wipers
15 Windscreen wipers
16 Horn, ABS, brake light switch,
air conditioning system
17 Diesel fuel filter or air
conditioning system
18 Starter
19 –
20 Horn
21 Engine electronics
22 Engine electronics
23 Headlight range adjustment
24 Fuel pump
25 –
26 Engine electronics

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Vehicle care
No. Circuit
27
Heating, air conditioning
system, air quality sensor
28 –
29 Power steering
30 Engine electronics
31 Rear window wiper
32 Brake light switch
33 Headlight range adjustment,
light switch, clutch switch,
instrument, driver's door
module
34 Steering column control unit
35 Infotainment system
36 Cigarette lighter, front power
outlet Fuse assignments in
conjunction with load
compartment
fuse box version B
No. Circuit
1
ABS
2 ABS
3 Interior fan electronic climate
control
4 Interior fan heating and air
conditioning system
5 Radiator fan
6 Radiator fan
7 Windscreen washer system
8 Horn
9 Headlamp washer system
10 Emergency unlocking of central
locking system
11 –
12 – No. Circuit
13
Fog light
14 Windscreen wipers
15 Windscreen wipers
16 Control module electronics,
Open&Start system, ABS,
brake light switch
17 Diesel fuel filter heating
18 Starter
19 Transmission electronics
20 Air conditioning system
21 Engine electronics
22 Engine electronics
23 Adaptive Forward Lighting,
headlight range adjustment
24 Fuel pump
25 Transmission electronics
26 Engine electronics
27 Power steering

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Vehicle care
Fuse box version B No. Circuit
1
Front power windows
2 -
3 Instruments
4 Heating, air conditioning
system, electronic climate
control
5 Airbags
6 –
7 –
8 –
9 –
10 –
11 Heated rear window
12 Rear window wiper
13 Parking assist
14 Heating, air conditioning system
15 – No. Circuit
16
Seat occupancy recognition,
Open&Start system
17 Rain sensor, air quality sensor,
tyre pressure monitoring
system, interior mirror
18 Instruments, switches
19 –
20 CDC
21 Heated exterior mirrors
22 –
23 Rear power windows
24 Diagnostics plug
25 –
26 Electric foldable exterior mirrors
27 Ultrasonic sensor, anti-theft
alarm system
28 –

Vehicle care
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No. Circuit
29
Cigarette lighter, front power
outlet
30 Rear power outlet
31 –
32 –
33 Open&Start system
34 –
35 Rear power outlet
36 Socket for towing equipment
37 –
38 Central locking system, terminal
30
39 Left seat heating
40 Right seat heating
41 –
42 – No. Circuit
43
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44 – Vehicle tools
Tools
To open the cover, lift the carpeting.
Raise, rotate and lift the ring.