service OPEL ZAFIRA 2009 User Guide

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Service and maintenance
Scheduled
maintenance Service schedules
European service schedule
The european schedule is valid for the following countries:
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
For all other countries the international schedule is valid.
Service operations by year
1)
km ( x 1000) 1) 1
30 2
60 3
90 4
120 5
150
Check visually control unit, lighting unit and signalling equipment as well as airbag,
check steering and ignition lock X X X X X
Replace batteries for remote control (Do not forget the second key) Every 2 years
Check and correct windscreen wipers, screen wiper system, and headlamp washer
system X X X X X
1)
Whichever occurs first.

Service and maintenance
195Service operations by year
1)
km ( x 1000) 1) 1
30 2
60 3
90 4
120 5
150
Check coolant level, anti-freeze (pale orange)
2)
, correct
Note freeze protection temperature in the Service and Warranty Booklet (confirmation
fields) X X X X X
Check for leaks and correct seating of the coolant hoses X X X X X
Check brake fluid level
2)
, correct X X X
Check battery terminals are firmly located, check battery eye X X X X X
Vehicle system check with TECH2 X X X X X
Replace pollen filter or activated carbon filter X X
+o
If air is badly polluted, has a high dust or sand content, or pollen, smell of the air
conditioning Agreement with customer
Replace air cleaner insert Every 4 years / 60.000 km
+ Replace spark plugs Z 16 XE1, Z 16 XER, Z 18 XER, Z 20 LEH, Z 20 LER Every 4 years / 60.000 km
Z 16 YNG Every 2 years / 30.000 km
Z 22 YH Every 8 years / 120.000 km
2)
In case of too high consumption / leakage, perform additional work with customer's agreement.

196
Service and maintenanceService operations by year
1)
km ( x 1000) 1) 1
30 2
60 3
90 4
120 5
150
Visually inspect ribbed V-belt X X
Replace ribbed V-belt,
Z 19 DT, Y/Z 19 DTH, Z 19 DTL Every 10 years / 120.000 km
+ Check valve clearance, adjust
Z 16 XE1, Z 16 XER, Z 18 XER, A 17 DTJ, A 17 DTR Every 10 years / 150.000 km
Z 19 DT, Z 19 DTL X X
+ Replace toothed belt and tension roller,
Z 20 LER, Z 20 LEH Every 8 years / 120.000 km
Z 16 YNG Every 6 years / 90.000 km
Z 16 XE1, Z 16 XER, Z 18 XER, A 17 DTJ, A 17 DTR, Z 19 DT, Y/Z 19 DTH, Z 19 DTL Every 10 years / 150.000 km
Inspect power steering for leaks, check / correct fluid level
2) X X X X X
Check electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) oil level (cap with dipstick) X X X X X
Change engine oil and filter X X X X X
+o Drain water from fuel filter, diesel (with high humidity and / or lower grade fuel) X X X X X
Drain CNG oil-separator, Z 16 YNG Every 4 years / 60.000 km
2)
In case of too high consumption / leakage, perform additional work with customer's agreement.

Service and maintenance
197Service operations by year
1)
km ( x 1000) 1) 1
30 2
60 3
90 4
120 5
150
Replace and drain fuel filter, diesel (grade EN 590) X X
Replace fuel filter, external, CNG (grade EN 228), Z 16 YNG Every 4 years / 60.000 km
Check and adjust parking brake (no weight on wheels); visually inspect wheel mounting
and suspension springs front and rear, brake lines, brake pressure hoses, fuel lines,
gas lines of CNG vehicles, level control and exhaust system X X
Check exterior of body/underbody corrosion protection and note any damage in the
Service Booklet X X X X X
+o
Visually inspect front and rear wheel brakes
2)
, if a tyre pressure monitoring system is
fitted, do not swap wheels over X X
Annual service check if annual mileage exceeds 20 000 km
Engine, transmission (AT, MT), inspect air-conditioning compressor for leaks
2) X X X X X
Visually inspect folding covers on steering, tie rods and axle drive X X X X X
Tie rod and supporting joint checking X X X X X
+ Change brake and clutch fluid automated manual transmission (MTA) Every 2 years
2)
In case of too high consumption / leakage, perform additional work with customer's agreement.

198
Service and maintenanceService operations by year
1)
km ( x 1000) 1) 1
30 2
60 3
90 4
120 5
150
Undo wheel fastening (take care if tyre pressure monitoring system is present) and
tighten to torque: 110 Nm.
The wheel bolt taper should be greased or oiled lightly during assembly.
Check tyre condition. Check/correct tyre pressure (including spare wheel)
With tyre repair system - check completeness and expiry date of kit. Replace sealant
bottle every 4 years. X X
+
Annual service check if annual mileage exceeds 20 000 km
Visually inspect first-aid kit, (presence in designated stowage compartment,
completeness and expiry date), lashing eyes and warning triangle Every 2 years
Check/correct headlamp adjustment (including auxiliary headlamps) X X
Grease door hinges, door stop, lock cylinder, striker plate, bonnet lock, tailgate hinges,
wipe door stop check strap clean before greasing X X
Test drive, final inspection (check steering and ignition locks, instruments and indicator
lamps,
entire brake system, steering, air conditioning, engine, body and running gear),
reset service interval display with TECH 2) X X X X X
+: Additional operations.
o: Under extreme operating conditions and if required by country-specific conditions, the intervals are reduced.

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International service schedule
The international service schedule is valid for the countries which are not listed at the European service schedule. Service operations by year
3)
km ( x 1000) 1) 1
15 2
30 3
45 4
60 5
75
Check visually control unit, lighting unit and signalling equipment as well as airbag,
check steering and ignition lock X X X X X
Replace batteries for remote control (Do not forget the second key) Every 2 years
Check and correct windscreen wipers, screen wiper system, and headlamp washer
system X X X X X
Check coolant level, anti-freeze (pale orange)
4)
, correct
Note freeze protection temperature in the Service and Warranty Booklet (confirmation
fields) X X X X X
Check for leaks and correct seating of the coolant hoses X X X X X
Check brake fluid level
4)
, correct X X X
Check battery terminals are firmly located, check battery eye X X X X X
Vehicle system check with TECH2 X X X X X
3)
Whichever occurs first.
1) Whichever occurs first.
4) In case of too high consumption / leakage, perform additional work with customer's agreement.

200
Service and maintenanceService operations by year
3)
km ( x 1000) 1) 1
15 2
30 3
45 4
60 5
75
Replace pollen filter or activated carbon filter X X
+o
If air is badly polluted, has a high dust or sand content, or pollen, smell of the air
conditioning Agreement with customer
Replace air cleaner insert Every 4 years / 60.000 km
+ Replace spark plugs Z 16 XE1, Z 16 XER, Z 18 XER, Z 20 LEH, Z 20 LER Every 4 years / 60.000 km
Z 16 YNG Every 2 years / 30.000 km
Z 22 YH Every 8 years / 120.000 km
Visually inspect ribbed V-belt X X
Replace ribbed V-belt,
Z 19 DT, Y/Z 19 DTH, Z 19 DTL Every 10 years / 120.000 km
+ Check valve clearance, adjust
Z 16 XE1, Z 16 XER, Z 18 XER, A 17 DTJ, A 17 DTR Every 10 years / 150.000 km
Z 19 DT, Z 19 DTL X X

Service and maintenance
201Service operations by year
3)
km ( x 1000) 1) 1
15 2
30 3
45 4
60 5
75
+ Replace toothed belt and tension roller,
Z 20 LER, Z 20 LEH Every 8 years / 120.000 km
Z 16 YNG Every 6 years / 90.000 km
Z 16 XE1, Z 16 XER, Z 18 XER, A 17 DTJ, A 17 DTR, Z 19 DT, Y/Z 19 DTH, Z 19 DTL Every 10 years / 150.000 km
Inspect power steering for leaks, check / correct fluid level
4) X X X X X
Check electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) oil level (cap with dipstick) X X X X X
Change engine oil and filter X X X X X
+o Drain water from fuel filter, diesel (with high humidity and / or lower grade fuel) X X X X X
Drain CNG oil-separator, Z 16 YNG Every 4 years / 60.000 km
Replace and drain fuel filter, diesel (grade EN 590) X X
Replace fuel filter, external, CNG (grade EN 228), Z 16 YNG Every 4 years / 60.000 km
Check and adjust parking brake (no weight on wheels); visually inspect wheel mounting
and suspension springs front and rear, brake lines, brake pressure hoses, fuel lines,
gas lines of CNG vehicles, level control and exhaust system X X
Check exterior of body/underbody corrosion protection and note any damage in the
Service Booklet X X X X X
4)
In case of too high consumption / leakage, perform additional work with customer's agreement.

202
Service and maintenanceService operations by year
3)
km ( x 1000) 1) 1
15 2
30 3
45 4
60 5
75
+o
Visually inspect front and rear wheel brakes
4)
, if a tyre pressure monitoring system is
fitted, do not swap wheels over X X
Annual service check if annual mileage exceeds 20 000 km
Engine, transmission (AT, MT), inspect air-conditioning compressor for leaks
4) X X X X X
Visually inspect folding covers on steering, tie rods and axle drive X X X X X
Tie rod and supporting joint checking X X X X X
+ Change brake and clutch fluid automated manual transmission (MTA) Every 2 years
Undo wheel fastening (take care if tyre pressure monitoring system is present) and
tighten to torque: 110 Nm.
The wheel bolt taper should be greased or oiled lightly during assembly.
Check tyre condition. Check/correct tyre pressure (including spare wheel)
With tyre repair system - check completeness and expiry date of kit. Replace sealant
bottle every 4 years. X X
+
Annual service check if annual mileage exceeds 20 000 km
Visually inspect first-aid kit, (presence in designated stowage compartment,
completeness and expiry date), lashing eyes and warning triangle Every 2 years
Check/correct headlamp adjustment (including auxiliary headlamps) X X
4)
In case of too high consumption / leakage, perform additional work with customer's agreement.

Service and maintenance
203Service operations by year
3)
km ( x 1000) 1) 1
15 2
30 3
45 4
60 5
75
Grease door hinges, door stop, lock cylinder, striker plate, bonnet lock, tailgate hinges,
wipe door stop check strap clean before greasing X X
Test drive, final inspection (check steering and ignition locks, instruments and indicator
lamps,
entire brake system, steering, air conditioning, engine, body and running gear),
reset service interval display with TECH 2) X X X X X
+: Additional operations.
o: Under extreme operating conditions and if required by country-specific conditions, the intervals are reduced.