seats OPEL ZAFIRA 2009 Owners Manual

Introduction
.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............27
Seats, restraints ........................... 44
Storage ........................................ 67
Instruments and controls .............77
Lighting ...................................... 108
Infotainment system ...................115
Climate control ........................... 118
Driving and operating .................127
Vehicle care ............................... 154
Service and maintenance ..........192
Technical data ........................... 207
Index .......................................... 224
Contents

In brief 7
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat adjustment 3 46, Seat position
3 46. Seat backrests
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on seat
when adjusting.
Seat adjustment 3 46, Seat position
3 46, Folding front passenger seat
backrest 3 48. Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up: = higher
down: = lower
Seats 3 46, Seat position 3 46.

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In brief
Seat inclination Pull lever, adjust inclination by
shifting body weight. Release lever
and audibly engage seat in position.
Seats 3 46, Seat position 3 46. Head restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints
3 44. Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and engage in
belt
buckle. The seat belt must not be
twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted
back too far (maximum approx. 25 °).
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat belts 3 54, Airbag system
3 57, Seat position 3 46.

In brief
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Automatic transmission P
=park
R = reverse
N = neutral
D = drive
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P or N when the ignition is on
and the foot brake is depressed
(Selector lever lock). To engage P or
R , push button on selector lever.
The automatic transmission is
available in two versions 3 131. Starting off
Check before starting off
■ Tyre
pressure and condition 3 175,
3 220.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 156.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and
operational.
■ Proper position of seats, seat belts and mirrors 3 46, 3 55, 3 39.
■ Check brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet. Starting engine with ignition
switch
Turn key to position 1. Move the
steering wheel slightly to release the
steering wheel lock. Operate clutch
and brake, automatic transmission in
P or N
, do not accelerate; for diesel
engine, turn the key to position 2 for
preheating until control indicator !
goes out; turn key to 3 and release
key when engine is running.

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In brief
Notable features Seats in second row
9
Warning When the row of seats or the
backrests are being adjusted,
keep hands away from the hinge
area - risk of injury.
Moving seats
Push the release lever forward and
slide the seat row. Release the lever
and audibly engage the seats. Adjust backrests of outboard
seats
Push the release lever down, adjust
inclination, release the lever and
engage the backrest.
9
Warning Occupants may only travel on
a seat if its backrest is properly
engaged in the upright position.

In brief
21
Seats in third row 9
Warning When the seats are being moved
upright or folded in, keep hands
away from hinge area.
Setting up seats
Remove floor covering
3 70 and
load compartment cover 3 69.
Push the lever forward and slide the
second row of seats forward to the
mark. Guide the seat belts through the belt
holders and insert the latch plates in
the holders.
9
Warning On version with side rails in load
compartment, follow the
descriptions
3 71. From the luggage compartment, pull
up the seat by the handle.

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In briefSwivel the seat rearward until it is
upright
and audibly engages. Support
the top of the backrest with your hand.
Preparing belt buckles for use
3 55, Load compartment cover
3 69. 9
Warning The belt must not be routed
through the belt holder when the
seat belt is in use.
Slide the second row of seats to the
required position and engage. Storing seats
Remove
the load compartment cover
3 69.
Push the lever forward and slide the
second row of seats forward to the
mark.
Press the catch to release and slide
the head restraints of the third row all
the way down.
Guide the seat belts through the belt
holders and insert the latch plates in
the holders. From the luggage compartment,
press the button on the top of the
backrest and lower the backrest.
Using the handle on the seat, pull
rearwards and upwards and then
swing the seat forwards until it is
lowered into the vehicle floor. Hold
the seat by the handle during the
entire procedure.
Retract belt buckle
3 55 and install
floor covering 3 70 and load
compartment cover 3 69.
Slide the second row of seats to the
required position and engage.

In brief
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Active head restraints on
front seats In the event of a rear-end impact, the
active head restraints tilt forwards
slightly. The head is more effectively
supported by the head restraint and
the risk of whiplash injury is reduced.
Active head restraints can be
recognised by the word
ACTIVE.
Head restraints 3 44. Trip computer
Functions:
■ Range
■ Instantaneous consumption
■ Distance
■ Average speed
■ Absolute consumption
■ Average consumption
■ Stop watch
■ Tyre pressure
Trip computer 3 102, 3 104. Check control
The check control software monitors
■ Fluid levels
■ Tyre pressure
■ Radio remote control battery
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Important exterior lighting bulbs, including cables and fuses.
Display messages 3 100.

Keys, doors and windows
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Child locks 9
Warning Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn
button on rear door lock from the
vertical position: door cannot be
opened from inside. Doors
Load compartment
Opening
Press the button underneath the
moulding.
9
Warning Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gas could enter the vehicle. Note
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Closing Use the interior handle.
Do not press the button under the
moulding while closing as this will
unlock it again.

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Seats, restraints
Seats, restraints
Head restraints ............................ 44
Front seats ................................... 46
Rear seats ................................... 49
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Airbag system .............................. 57
Child restraints ............................. 62 Head restraints
Position
9
Warning Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The middle of the head restraint
should be at eye level. If this is not
possible for extremely tall persons,
set to highest position, and set to
lowest position for small persons. Adjustment
Head restraints with release button
Press the button, adjust height and
engage.