Spark OPEL ZAFIRA 2009 Owners Manual

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
18511. Turn the hexagon bolt clockwise
in the stowage compartment
using the wheel wrench.
12.
Close and lock stowagecompartment cover.
Temporary spare wheel
Use of the temporary spare wheel
could affect driveability. Have the
defective tyre renewed or repaired as
soon as possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than 80 km/
h. Take curves slowly. Do not use for
a long period of time.
Tyre chains 3 178. Directional tyres
Fit

directional tyres such that they roll
in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
■ Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired as soon as possible.
■ Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
■ Drive particularly carefully on wet and snow-covered road surfaces. Jump starting
Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged battery
can be started using jump leads and
the battery of another vehicle.
9
Warning Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from

the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to
the electrical systems of both
vehicles. ■ Never expose the battery to naked
flames or sparks.
■

A discharged battery can alreadyfreeze at temperatures at 0 °C.
Defrost the frozen battery before
connecting jump leads.
■ Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces. The
fluid contains sulphuric acid which
can cause injuries and damage in
the event of direct contact.

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.

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