OPEL ZAFIRA 2009 Owners Manual

Vehicle care
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Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
The instrument panel should only be
cleaned using a soft damp cloth.
Clean fabric upholstery with
a vacuum cleaner and brush.
Remove stains with an upholstery
cleaner.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water
or interior cleaner. Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro

fasteners on clothing could
damage seat upholstery. Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior
cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other

agent. Avoid solvents and petrol
in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.

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Service and maintenance
Service and
maintenance
General information ...................192
Scheduled maintenance ............194
Recommended
fluids, lubricants
and parts .................................... 204 General information
Service information
In order to ensure economical and
safe vehicle operation and to
maintain the value of your vehicle, it
is of vital importance that all
maintenance

work is carried out at the
proper intervals as specified.
European service intervals
Due every 30,000 km or 1 year,
whichever occurs first.
International service intervals
Due every 15,000 km or 1 year,
whichever occurs first.
Confirmations
Confirmation of service is recorded in
the Service and Warranty Booklet.
The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the
servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.
Fixed service interval
When
service is due, InSP appears in
the odometer display for
approximately 10 seconds when the
ignition is switched on. Have the next
service performed by a workshop
within one week or 500 km
(whichever occurs first).
Flexible service interval
The length of the service intervals is
based on several parameters
stemming from usage. For this
reason, various engine-specific data
is continually gathered and is used to
calculate the remaining distance until
the next service.
If the remaining distance is less than
1500 km, InSP is displayed with
a remaining distance of 1000 km
when the ignition is switched on and
off. If less than 1000 km remains,
InSP is displayed for several
seconds. Have the next service

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performed by a workshop within one
week or 500 km (whichever occurs
first).
Display of remaining distance: 1.
Switch off ignition.
2. Briefly press the trip odometer reset button. The odometer
reading is shown.
3. Press and hold the reset button for about 2 seconds. InSP and the
remaining distance are displayed.

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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.

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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.

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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