engine coolant OPEL ZAFIRA C 2018.5 Owner's Manual

96Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 97
Steering wheel adjustment ........97
Steering wheel controls .............97
Heated steering wheel ...............97
Horn ........................................... 98
Windscreen wiper and washer ..98
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 99
Outside temperature ................100
Clock ....................................... 100
Power outlets ........................... 101
Cigarette lighter .......................102
Ashtrays .................................. 102
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ......................................... 103
Instrument cluster ....................103
Speedometer ........................... 103
Odometer ................................ 103
Trip odometer .......................... 103
Tachometer ............................. 104
Fuel gauge .............................. 104
Fuel selector ............................ 105
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 107Service display........................ 107
Control indicators ....................108
Turn lights ................................ 110
Seat belt reminder ...................111
Airbag and belt tensioners .......111
Airbag deactivation ..................112
Charging system .....................112
Malfunction indicator light ........112
Brake and clutch system .........112
Operate pedal .......................... 113
Electric parking brake ..............113
Electric parking brake fault ......113
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...113
Gear shifting ............................ 114
Power steering ........................ 114
Following distance ...................114
Lane departure warning ..........114
Electronic Stability Control off . 114
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........114
Traction Control system off .....114
Preheating ............................... 115
Exhaust filter ............................ 115
AdBlue ..................................... 115
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 115
Engine oil pressure ..................115
Low fuel ................................... 116
Immobiliser .............................. 116
Exterior light ............................ 116High beam............................... 116
High beam assist .....................116
LED headlights ........................ 116
Fog light ................................... 116
Rear fog light ........................... 116
Cruise control .......................... 116
Adaptive cruise control ............117
Vehicle detected ahead ...........117
Speed limiter ........................... 117
Traffic sign assistant ................117
Door open ................................ 117
Displays ..................................... 117
Driver Information Centre ........117
Info Display .............................. 121
Vehicle messages ......................122
Warning chimes .......................123
Battery voltage ........................ 123
Vehicle personalisation ..............124
Telematics service .....................125
OnStar ..................................... 125

106Instruments and controlsLiquid gas operation, LPG
Pressing LPG switches between
petrol and liquid gas operation as
soon as the required parameters (coolant temperature, gas
temperature and minimum engine
speed) have been reached. The
requirements are usually fulfilled after
approximately 60 seconds
(depending on exterior temperature)
and the first firm press on the
accelerator. The status LED shows
the current operating mode.
1 off:petrol operation1 flashes:checking conditions
for fuel transition to
liquid gas operation.
Illuminates if
conditions are fulfilled.1 illumi‐
nates:liquid gas operation1 flashes 5
times and
extin‐
guishes:liquid gas tank is
empty or failure in
liquid gas system. A
message is displayed
in the Driver
Information Centre.
The selected fuel mode is stored and
reactivated at the next ignition cycle if
conditions allow.
As soon as the liquid gas tank is
empty, petrol operation is
automatically engaged until the
ignition is switched off.
When switching automatically
between petrol or gas operation, a
brief delay of engine tractive power
may be noticeable.
When petrol fuel tank is empty, the
engine will not start.
Every six months, run the petrol tank down until control indicator I
illuminates, then refuel. This helps
maintain fuel quality and system
function for petrol operation.
Fill the tank completely at regular intervals to prevent corrosion in the
tank.
Faults and remedies
If gas mode is not possible, check the following:
● Is there enough liquid gas present?
● Is there enough petrol present for
starting?
Due to extreme temperatures in
combination with the gas
composition, it may take slightly
longer before the system switches
from petrol to gas mode.
In extreme situations, the system may also switch back to petrol mode if the
minimum requirements are not
fulfilled. If conditions allow, it may be
possible to manually switch back to
liquid gas operation.

Instruments and controls107Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of all other faults.Caution
Repairs and adjustments may only be made by trained specialists in
order to maintain the safety and
warranty on the LPG system.
Liquid gas is given a particular odour
(odorised) so that any leaks can be
detected easily.
9 Warning
If you smell gas in the vehicle or in
the immediate vicinity, switch to petrol mode immediately. No
smoking. No naked flames or
ignition sources.
If the gas odour persists, do not start
the engine. Have the cause of the
fault remedied by a workshop.
When using underground car parks,
follow the instructions of the operator
and local laws.
Note
In the event of an accident, switch off
the ignition.
Fuel for liquid gas operation 3 247.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Number of LEDs displayed shows the coolant temperature.
up to 3 LEDs:engine operating
temperature not
yet reached4 to 6 LEDs:normal operating
temperaturemore than 6
LEDs:temperature too
highCaution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service display
The engine oil life system informs
when to change the engine oil and
filter. Based on driving conditions, the interval at which an engine oil and
filter change will be indicated can vary
considerably.
When the system has calculated that
engine oil life has been diminished,
Change Engine Oil Soon appears in
the Driver Information Centre. Have engine oil and filter changed by a
workshop within one week or
500 km, whichever occurs first.

202Driving and operatingConditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled.
● The stop-start system is not manually deactivated.
● The bonnet is fully closed.
● The driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened.
● The vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition.
● The engine is warmed-up.
● The engine coolant temperature is not too high.
● The engine exhaust temperature is not too high, e.g. after driving
with high engine load.
● The ambient temperature is above -5 °C.
● The climate control system allows an Autostop.
● The brake vacuum is sufficient.
● The self-cleaning function of the exhaust filter is not active.
● The vehicle was driven at least at
walking speed since the last
Autostop.Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop. See
Climate control chapter for more
details 3 191.
Immediately after motorway driving,
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 198.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts,
several battery discharge protection
features are implemented as part of
the stop-start system.
Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several electrical
features such as auxiliary electric
heater or rear window heating are
disabled or switched into a power-
saving mode. The fan speed of the
climate control system is reduced to
save power.
Restart of the engine by the driver Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.When the engine is restarted, control
indicator D in the Driver Information
Centre extinguishes.
If the selector lever is shifted out of
neutral before depressing the clutch
pedal first, control indicator -
illuminates or is shown as a message
in the Driver Information Centre.
Control indicator - 3 112.
Restart of the engine by the stop- start system
The selector lever must be in neutral to enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically
by the stop-start system.
● The stop-start system is manually deactivated.
● The bonnet is opened.
● The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door
is opened.
● The engine temperature is too low.

258Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................259
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 259
Vehicle storage ........................259
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....260
Vehicle checks ........................... 260
Performing work ......................260
Bonnet ..................................... 260
Engine oil ................................. 261
Engine coolant ......................... 262
Power steering fluid .................263
Washer fluid ............................ 264
Brakes ..................................... 264
Brake fluid ............................... 264
Vehicle battery ......................... 264
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....266
Wiper blade replacement ........266
Bulb replacement .......................267
Halogen headlights ..................267
LED headlights ........................ 269
Fog lights ................................. 269
Tail lights ................................. 270
Side turn lights ......................... 273
Number plate light ...................273Interior lights ............................ 274
Instrument panel illumination ...274
Electrical system ........................274
Fuses ....................................... 274
Engine compartment fuse box . 276
Instrument panel fuse box .......278
Load compartment fuse box ....279
Vehicle tools .............................. 281
Tools ........................................ 281
Wheels and tyres .......................281
Winter tyres ............................. 281
Tyre designations ....................281
Tyre pressure .......................... 282
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 283
Tread depth ............................. 286
Changing tyre and wheel size . 287
Wheel covers ........................... 287
Tyre chains .............................. 287
Tyre repair kit .......................... 287
Wheel changing .......................290
Spare wheel ............................ 293
Jump starting ............................. 296
Towing ....................................... 298
Towing the vehicle ...................298
Towing another vehicle ...........299Appearance care .......................300
Exterior care ............................ 300
Interior care ............................. 302

Vehicle care259General Information
Accessories and vehicle modifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control
units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may affect driver assistance systems, may impact fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle and
cause the vehicle to no longer
conform to the operating permit,
impacting the validity of your vehicle
registration.Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, wellventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the 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
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.

262Vehicle careWhen the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top-up
engine oil.
We recommend the use of the same
grade of engine oil that was used at
last change.
The engine oil level must not exceed
the MAX mark on the dipstick.
On some engines, a funnel is needed to top-up engine oil.
The funnel is located on the right side storage in the load compartment.
Use the funnel to fill in the engine oil
into the engine oil opening.
After topping-up, put the funnel into the plastic bag and stow it in thestorage compartment.
Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
Capacities 3 317.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant
The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
cold regions with very low
temperatures, the factory filled
coolant provides frost protection
down to approx. -37 °C.Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 304.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.

Vehicle care263
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
filling line mark. Top-up if the level is low.
9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top-up, use a 1:1 mixture of
approved coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly.
Engine B16DTH: After starting the
engine, set the heating to warmest
temperature and the fan speed to at
least first level for approx. five
minutes. This will ensure that the air
within the cooling system escapes.
Have the coolant concentration
checked and have the cause of the
coolant loss remedied by a workshop.
Power steering fluidCaution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause steering
system damage and cause it to not work properly. Do not allow
contaminates to contact the fluid
side of the reservoir cap/dipstick or
from entering the reservoir.
Power steering fluid level normally
does not have to be checked. If an
unusual noise sounds during steering or the power steering reacts
unusually, seek the assistance of a workshop.

Service and maintenance305Use of engine oils for all petrol
engines with only ACEA quality is
prohibited, since it can cause engine
damage under certain operating
conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 308.
Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 308.All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use only organic acid type-long life
coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for
the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
northern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C. This concentration
should be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional
coolant additives will be rejected.Brake and clutch fluid
Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified interval.
Washer fluid Use only washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of
wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.
AdBlue
Only use AdBlue to reduce the
nitrogen oxides in the exhaust
emission 3 206.

333Brakes ............................... 213, 264
Breakdown.................................. 298
BringGo ...................................... 164
Bulb replacement ....................... 267
C
Call Functions during a call ............184
Incoming call ........................... 184
Initiating a phone call ..............184
Ring tone ................................. 184
Call history .................................. 184
Capacities .................................. 317
Cargo management system ........88
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................205
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............138
Centre console storage ...............69
Changing tyre and wheel size ...287
Charging system ........................ 112
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 63
Child restraints.............................. 60
Child restraint systems ................60
Cigarette lighter .........................102
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............189
Clock........................................... 100CNG.................................... 105, 247
Code ........................................... 122
Contacts ..................................... 171
Control elements Infotainment system ................142
Steering wheel ........................ 142
Control elements overview .........142
Control indicators........................ 108
Control of the vehicle .................198
Controls ........................................ 97
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............304
Cruise control ....................116, 219
Cupholders .................................. 66
Curtain airbag system .................. 58
Curve lighting.............................. 134
D
DAB ............................................ 157
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............133
Declaration of conformity ............322
DEF ............................................ 206
Destination input ........................171
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................206
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......266
Digital audio broadcasting ..........157
Displaying pictures .....................162
Display settings ..................162, 163
Door open .................................. 117Door panel storage.......................68
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........219
Driver Information Centre ...........117
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 253
Driving hints ................................ 198
E Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 274
Electric parking brake .........113, 213
Electric parking brake fault .........113
Electronic climate control system 191
Electronic driving programmes ..210
Electronic Stability Control.......... 217
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........114
Electronic Stability Control off..... 114
Emergency call ........................... 183
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......260
Engine compartment fuse box ...276
Engine coolant ........................... 262
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 107
Engine data ............................... 312
Engine exhaust .......................... 204
Engine identification ...................307
Engine oil ................... 261, 304, 308
Engine oil pressure ....................115