tow OPEL ZAFIRA 2009 Owner's Manual

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Driving and operating
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more
slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 220.
Trailer towing
Trailer loads
The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is
the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified
in the vehicle documents. In
general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12 % The permitted trailer load applies up
to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sea
level. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases because of the
air becoming thinner, therefore
reducing climbing ability, the
permissible gross train weight also
decreases by 10 % for every 1000
metres of additional altitude. The
gross
train weight does not have to be
reduced when driving on roads with
slight inclines (less than 8 %, e. g.
motorways).
The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 208.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load (75 kg) is specified on
the towing equipment identification
plate and in the vehicle documents. Always aim for the maximum load,
especially in the case of heavy
trailers. The vertical coupling load
should never fall below 25 kg.
Rear axle load
When the trailer is coupled and the
towing vehicle fully loaded, the
permissible rear axle load (see
identification plate or vehicle
documents) may be exceeded by 90
kg
and the gross vehicle weight rating
by 75 kg. If the permissible rear axle
load is exceeded, a maximum speed
of 100 km/h applies.
Towing equipment Caution
When operating without a trailer,
remove the coupling ball bar.

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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 knoband the coupling ball bar must be
approx. 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 )

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Driving and operating■ Pull out rotary knob and turn
clockwise as far as it will go.
Inserting the coupling ball bar Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar
in the opening and push firmly
upwards until it audibly engages.
The rotary handle snaps back into its
original position resting against the
coupling ball bar without a gap.
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Warning Do not touch rotary handle during
insertion.
Lock the coupling ball bar by turning
the key to position
e (2). Remove the
key and close the protective flap. Eye for break-away stopping cable
Attach breakaway stopping cable to
eye.
Check that the coupling ball bar is
correctly installed
■ Green
marking on rotary knob must
point towards white marking on
coupling ball bar.
■ There must be no gap between the rotary handle and the coupling ball
bar.
■ The coupling ball bar must be firmly engaged in the opening.
■ The coupling ball bar must be locked and the key removed. 9
Warning Towing a trailer is permitted only
when a coupling ball bar is fitted
correctly. If the coupling ball bar
does not engage correctly, seek
the assistance of a workshop.

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Vehicle care
Vehicle care
General Information ...................154
Vehicle checks ........................... 155
Bulb replacement .......................160
Electrical system ........................167
Vehicle tools .............................. 173
Wheels and tyres .......................174
Jump starting ............................. 185
Towing ....................................... 187
Appearance care .......................189 General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We
recommend to use Genuine Parts
and Accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee for other products - even if
they have a regulatory or otherwise
granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the
electrical system, e. g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
Following must be done if the vehicle
should be stored for several months:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve rubber seals.
■ Change engine oil. ■ Drain washer fluid reservoir.
■
Check coolant anti-freeze andcorrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
■ Park vehicle in dry, well ventilated place. Engage first or reverse gear
or set selector lever to P. Prevent
the vehicle from rolling.
■ Do not apply hand brake.
■ Open bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
■ Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems are
not functional, e.g. anti-theft alarm
system.
Putting back into operation
Following must be done if the vehicle
is putting back into operation: ■ Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery.
Activate the electronic of the power
windows.
■ Check tyre pressure.
■ Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.

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2. Press bulb slightly towards spring clip and remove.
3. Insert new bulb.
4. Install lamp.
Instrument panel
illumination
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop. Electrical system
Fuses
Data on the replacement fuse must
match
the data on the defective fuse.
The vehicle has two fuse boxes: one
behind a cover on the left side of the
load compartment and one in the front
left of the engine compartment. Store spare fuses in the load
compartment fuse box version B.
Open the cover 3 171.
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition. A blown fuse can be recognised by its
melted wire. Do not replace the fuse
until the cause of the fault has been
remedied.
Some functions are protected by
several fuses.
Fuses may also be inserted without
existence of a function.

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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
–
44 – Vehicle tools
Tools
To open the cover, lift the carpeting.
Raise, rotate and lift the ring.

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Vehicle careThe jack and the vehicle tools are in
a pouch, secured to the stowage
compartment in the floor of the load
compartment with a rubber strap.
To close the lid, insert the lugs on its
front rim into the recesses and lock
into place. Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition
Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage.
Do not trap tyres on the kerb
when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of
a workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Tyres
Tyres of size 225/45 R 17 are only
permitted if the vehicle is equipped
with electronic stability program.
Winter tyres
Winter tyres improve driving safety at
temperatures below 7 °C.
Tyres of size 225/40 R 18, 225/40 ZR
18 and 235/35 R 19 must not be used
as winter tyres. Winter tyres may only be used on the
Zafira OPC on special alloy wheels
approved by Opel.
Run-flat winter tyres may only be
used on factory approved alloy
wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.
Run-flat tyres
Run-flat tyres have reinforced, self-
supporting sidewalls, which ensure
that the tyres always have a certain
amount of driveability, even when
there is no pressure.
Run-flat tyres are only permitted on
vehicles with electronic stability
program
and tyre pressure monitoring
system or deflation detection system. Caution
Check tyre pressures regularly
even if run-flat tyres are fitted.

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The use of tyre chains is not permitted
on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit
Minor damage to the tyre tread or
sidewall
can be repaired with the tyre
repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
is near the rim cannot be repaired with
the tyre repair kit. 9
Warning Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply

the hand brake and engage first
gear, reverse gear or P. The tyre repair kit is in the stowage
compartment in the load
compartment.
Push the locking tabs forward and
remove the cover.
1.

Take the sealant bottle andbracket with air hose from the
insert. 2. Detach air hose from bracket and
screw onto sealant bottle
connection.

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12. The prescribed tyre pressure should be obtained within 10
minutes. Tyre pressure 3 220.
When the correct pressure is
obtained, switch off the
compressor by pressing the <
button again.
If the prescribed tyre pressure is
not obtained within 10 minutes,
remove the tyre repair kit. Move
the vehicle one tyre rotation.
Reattach the tyre repair kit and
continue the filling procedure for
10 minutes. If the prescribed tyre
pressure is still not obtained, the
tyre is too badly damaged. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Release excess tyre pressure
using the ] button.
Do
not run the compressor longer
than 10 minutes.
13. Disconnect plug from power outlet, place in plug compartment
and remove tyre repair kit. Push
catch on bracket to remove
sealant bottle from bracket. Screw
tyre inflation hose to free
connection of sealant bottle. This prevents sealant from escaping.
Stow tyre repair kit in load
compartment.
14.
Remove any excess sealant using a cloth.
15. Take the label indicating maximum permitted speed from
the sealant bottle and affix in the
driver's field of view.
16. Continue driving immediately so that sealant is evenly distributed
in the tyre. After driving approx. 10
km (but no more than 10 minutes),
stop and check tyre pressure.
Screw compressor air hose
directly onto tyre valve and
compressor when doing this.
If tyre pressure is more than 1.3
bar, set it to the correct value.
Repeat the procedure until there
is no more loss of pressure.
If the tyre pressure has fallen
below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must
not be used. Seek the assistance
of a workshop.
17. Stow away tyre repair kit in load compartment. Note
The driving comfort of the repaired
tyre is severely affected, therefore
have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least 30
minutes.
The built-in safety valve opens at
a pressure of 7 bar.
The sealant can only be stored for
approximately 4 years, after which
time its sealing capability is not
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.
Replace the used sealant bottle.
Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.
The
compressor and sealant can be
used from approx. -30 °C.
The adapters supplied can be used
to pump up other items e.g.
footballs, air mattresses, inflatable
dinghies etc.

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3. Ensure the jack is positioned correctly with the vehicle jacking
points. 4. Set the jack to the necessary
height before positioning it directly
below the jacking point in
a manner that prevents it from
slipping. Attach jack handle and with the
jack correctly aligned rotate
handle until wheel is clear of the
ground.
5.

Unscrew the wheel bolts.
6. Change the wheel.
7. Screw in the wheel bolts.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it locates securely and tighten
each bolt in a crosswise
sequence. Tightening torque is
110 Nm.
10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover with the tyre valve before
installing. Install wheel bolt caps.
11.

Stow the replaced wheel 3 179
and the vehicle tools 3 173.
12. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and also the wheel
bolt torque as soon as possible.
Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired.
Spare wheel
The spare wheel can be classified as
a temporary spare wheel depending
on the size compared to the other
mounted wheels and country
regulations.
The spare wheel has a steel rim.
Use of a spare wheel that is smaller
than the other wheels or together with
winter tyres could affect driveability.
Have the defective tyre replaced as
soon as possible.