ignition OPEL ZAFIRA 2009 User Guide

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Keys, doors and windows
After the first 10 seconds of anti-theft
alarm system activation:
LED flashes
slowly = System active,
LED comes
on for approx.
1 second = Switch off function.
Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm gives off
an

acoustic signal (horn) and a visual
signal (hazard warning flashers). The
number and duration of which are
stipulated by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by
pressing a button of the radio remote
control or by switching on the ignition.
The anti-theft alarm system is
deactivated at the same time. Immobiliser
The system checks whether the
vehicle

is allowed to start with the key
being used. If the transponder in the
key is recognised, the vehicle can be
started.
The electronic immobiliser activates
itself automatically after the key has
been removed from the ignition
switch or when the engine is switched
off by pressing the Start/Stop button.
If the control indicator A flashes
when the ignition is on, there is a fault
in the system; the engine cannot be
started. Switch off the ignition and
then 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.
If control indicator illuminates after
the engine has started, there is a fault
in the engine electronics or
transmission electronics 3 88,
3 135, 3 139, or there is water in the
diesel fuel filter 3 101. Note
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle
after leaving it and switch on
the anti-theft alarm system 3 32,
3 36.

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

Seats, restraints
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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.

Seats, restraints
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The front airbag system is triggered in
the event of an accident of a certain
severity in the depicted area. The
ignition must be on.
Seat occupancy recognition 3 61.
Opel child restraint system with
transponders 3 65.The forward movement of the front
seat occupants is retarded, thereby
considerably reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and head. 9
Warning Optimum protection is only
provided when the seat is in the
proper position
3 46.
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Wear the seat belt properly
fastened. Only then the airbag is
able to protect. Side airbag system The side airbag system consists of an
airbag in each front seat backrest.
This can be identified by the word
AIRBAG.
The side airbag system is triggered in
the event of an accident of a certain
severity in the depicted area. The
ignition must be on.
Seat occupancy recognition
3 61.
Opel child restraint system with
transponders 3 65.

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Seats, restraintsThe risk of injury to the upper body
and pelvis in the event of a side-on
collision is considerably reduced.
9
Warning Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Note
Only
use protective seat covers that
have been approved for your
vehicle. Be careful not to cover the
airbags. Curtain airbag system
The curtain airbag system consists of
an airbag in the roof frame on each
side. This can be identified by the
word AIRBAG on the roof pillar. The curtain airbag system is triggered
in

the event of an accident of a certain
severity in the depicted area. The
ignition must be on.

Seats, restraints
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The risk of injury to the head in the
event of a side impact is considerably
reduced.
The curtain airbag system does not
protect the third row of seats. 9
Warning Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
The hooks on the handles in the
roof frame are only suitable for
hanging up light articles of
clothing,

without coat hangers. Do
not keep any items in these
clothes. Seat occupancy
recognition
Identified by a label on the lower
panel

of the front passenger seat and
by control indicator y, which
illuminates for approx. 4 seconds
when the ignition is switched on.
The seat occupancy recognition
system deactivates the passenger
front and side airbag if the front
passenger seat is not occupied or is
fitted with an Opel child restraint
system with transponders. The
curtain airbag system remains
activated. 9
Warning Only Opel child restraint systems
with transponders should be fitted
on

the front passenger seats. Use
of systems without transponders
poses a risk of fatal injury. Control indicator
3 87.
Note
Anyone weighing less than 35 kg
should only travel on the rear seats.
Do not place any heavy objects on
the front passenger seat. Otherwise
the

seat will register as occupied and
the airbag system for the front
passenger seat will not be
deactivated.
Do not use protective covers or seat
cushions on the front passenger
seat.

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Instruments and controls
Horn Press j. Windscreen wiper/washer
Windscreen wiper
The lever always springs back to its
original position.
&
= fast
% = slow
$ = adjustable timed interval wipe
§ = Off
For a single swipe when the
windscreen wipers are off, press the
lever down. Run through the windscreen wiper
stages by pushing the lever past the
resistance point and holding. An
acoustic signal sounds at
§.
Do
not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Adjustable wiper interval To set the wiper interval to a value
between

2 and 15 seconds: Switch on
ignition, move lever down from
position §, wait desired time interval
and raise lever to $.
After turning on the ignition and
setting the lever to $, the interval is
set to 6 seconds.

Instruments and controls
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Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the
instruments briefly rotate to the end
position
when the ignition is switched
on.
Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed. Odometer
The bottom line displays the recorded
distance.
Trip odometer
The top line displays the counted
kilometres since the last reset.
To reset, hold the reset knob
depressed

for a few seconds with the
ignition on. Tachometer
Displays the engine revolutions per
minute.
Drive
in a low engine speed range for
each gear as much as possible. Caution
If the needle is in the warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine

speed is exceeded. Engine
at risk.

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Instruments and controls
Fuel gauge Displays the fuel level or gas pressure
in the tank depending on the
operation mode.
Control indicator
Y illuminates if the
level in the tank is low. Refuel
immediately if it flashes. During
natural gas operation, the switch
automatically switches over to petrol
operation 3 84. When operating with natural gas, the
message LoFuEL is displayed if the
level in the petrol tank is low.
Acknowledge the message by
pressing the reset button
3 83.
Never run the tank dry.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity. Fuel selector
Pressing button
Y switches between
petrol and natural gas operation.
Switching
is not possible at high loads
(e.g. strong acceleration, running at
full throttle). The LED status shows
the current operating mode.
Natural gas
operation = LED off.
Petrol operation = LED illuminates.
As soon as the natural gas tanks are
empty, petrol operation is
automatically engaged until the
ignition is switched off.