light OPEL ZAFIRA C 2017 Manual user

208Driving and operatingNatural gas
The fuel consumption information
was obtained using reference fuel
G20 (methane proportion
99 - 100 mol%) under prescribed
driving conditions. When using
natural gas with a lower proportion of
methane, the fuel consumption can
differ from the specified values.Trailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Vehicles with natural gas engines
require special towing equipment.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
The bulb outage detection function for trailer brake light cannot detect a
partial bulb outage. E.g. in case of
4x 5 Watt bulbs, the function only
detects lamp outage when only a
single 5 Watt lamp remains or none
remain.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye. If this is the case use the coupling ball
bar for towing. Always keep the
coupling ball bar in the vehicle.Driving characteristics and
towing tips
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to reduce
snaking movements.
For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers with a permitted
gross vehicle weight of more than
1300 kg the use of a stabiliser is
strongly recommended when driving
above 80 km/h.
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 3 273.

Driving and operating209Trailer towingTrailer 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 12%.
The permissible trailer load applies
up to the specified incline and at sea
level. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air
becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross train weight also decreases by 10%for every 1000 metres of 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
3 262.
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.
Note
Engines B20DTH and B20DTJ:
Depending on the equipment the
maximum permissible vertical
coupling load can be 75 kg or 60 kg.
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 60 kg , the gross vehicle weight rating
may be exceeded by 60 kg. If the
permissible rear axle load is
exceeded, a maximum speed of
100 km/h applies.
Towing equipmentCaution
When operating without a trailer,
remove the coupling ball bar.

Vehicle care213Vehicle careGeneral Information...................214
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 214
Vehicle storage ........................214
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....215
Vehicle checks ........................... 215
Performing work ......................215
Bonnet ..................................... 215
Engine oil ................................. 216
Engine coolant ......................... 217
Power steering fluid .................218
Washer fluid ............................ 218
Brakes ..................................... 219
Brake fluid ............................... 219
Vehicle battery ......................... 219
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....221
Wiper blade replacement ........221
Bulb replacement .......................222
Halogen headlights ..................222
LED headlights ........................ 224
Fog lights ................................. 224
Tail lights ................................. 225
Side turn signal lights ..............227
Number plate light ...................228Interior lights ............................ 228
Instrument panel illumination ...229
Electrical system ........................229
Fuses ....................................... 229
Engine compartment fuse box . 230
Instrument panel fuse box .......232
Load compartment fuse box ....233
Vehicle tools .............................. 235
Tools ........................................ 235
Wheels and tyres .......................236
Winter tyres ............................. 236
Tyre designations ....................236
Tyre pressure .......................... 236
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 238
Tread depth ............................. 241
Changing tyre and wheel size . 241
Wheel covers ........................... 241
Tyre chains .............................. 242
Tyre repair kit .......................... 242
Wheel changing .......................245
Spare wheel ............................ 247
Jump starting ............................. 251
Towing ....................................... 252
Towing the vehicle ...................252
Towing another vehicle ...........253Appearance care .......................254
Exterior care ............................ 254
Interior care ............................. 256

Vehicle care221Meaning of symbols:● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could causeblindness or serious burn
injuries.
● See the Owner's Manual for further information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Diesel fuel system bleeding
If the tank has been run dry, the diesel fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of
40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than five seconds. If the
engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.Wiper blade replacement
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Wiper blade on the rear window
Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade as shown in illustration and remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.

222Vehicle careBulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and switch off
the relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
Bulb check After a bulb replacement switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.
Halogen headlights
Halogen headlights with separate
bulbs for low beam and high beam.
Sidelights and daytime running lights
are designed as LEDs and can not be changed.
Low beam ( 1) outer bulb.
High beam ( 2) inner bulb.
Front turn signal light ( 3)
Low beam (1)
1. Rotate cap anticlockwise and
remove it.

224Vehicle careFront turn signal (3)
1. Rotate bulb socket anticlockwiseto disengage. Withdraw the bulb
socket from the reflector housing.
2. Remove the bulb from the socket by turning anticlockwise and
pulling.
3. Replace and insert new bulb into socket and turn clockwise.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector housing and turn
clockwise.
LED headlights
Headlights for low and high beam,
sidelights, daytime running lights and turn signal lights are designed as
LEDs and can not be changed.
Have lights repaired by a workshop in
case of failure.
Fog lights
The bulbs are accessible from
beneath the vehicle.
1. Remove the outer screws of the cover, as shown in the illustration.

Vehicle care2252. Hinge away the cover.Turn the bulb socket
anticlockwise and remove it from
the reflector housing.
3. Disengage the bulb socket from the plug connector by pressing
the retaining lug.
4. Remove and replace the bulb socket with bulb and attach to the
plug connector.
5. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector housing, turn clockwise
and engage.
6. Mount the cover with the screws.
Tail lights
1. Hinge out the screw cover.
2. Remove the screws, marked by the arrows.
3. Carefully withdraw the lightassembly from the retaining pins
and remove.
4. Detach the plug connector from the light assembly.

226Vehicle care5. Remove and replace the bulb byturning the bulb socket.
Turn signal light ( 1)
Tail lights ( 2)
Brake light ( 3)
Tail lights with Light Emitting
Diode (LED) for tail and brake light
Only the turn signal light ( 1) can
be replaced.
Remove and replace the bulb by
turning the bulb socket.
6. Connect the plug connector to the
light assembly.
7. Fit light assembly onto retaining pins and mount the light assembly
using the screws.
8. Plug in screw cover.
Reverse lights (4) in the tailgate
1. Open the tailgate and remove the
cover.
2. Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise
and remove it from the reflector.
3. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling.

Vehicle care2274. Replace and insert new bulb intosocket.
5. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector and turn clockwise.
6. Install the cover.
Rear fog light
The bulbs are accessible from
beneath the vehicle.
1. Turn the bulb socket anticlockwise and remove it from
the reflector.
2. Remove the bulb from the socket by turning anticlockwise.
3. Replace and insert new bulb into the socket by turning clockwise.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector, turn clockwise and
engage.
Bulb check
Switch on the ignition, operate and
check all lights.
Side turn signal lights
To replace bulb, remove lamp
housing:
1. Slide lamp to its left side and remove with its right end.

228Vehicle care
2. Turn bulb holder anticlockwiseand remove from housing.
3. Pull bulb from bulb holder andreplace it.
4. Insert bulb holder and turnclockwise.
5. Insert left end of the lamp, slide to
the left and insert right end.
Number plate light
1. Insert screwdriver in recess of the
cover, press to the side and
release spring. Remove cover.
2. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling.
3. Replace the bulb and insert it into
the socket.
4. Push the cover into the housing.
Interior lights Courtesy lights, reading lights
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Load compartment light
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.