power steering OPEL ZAFIRA C 2018.5 Owner's Manual

In brief111Power windows .....................31
2 Exterior mirrors .....................29
3 Cruise control .....................219
Speed limiter ....................... 221
Adaptive cruise control .......222
Forward collision alert .........229
4 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam,
high beam assist ................135
Exit lighting ......................... 138
Parking lights ...................... 136
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............117
5 Instruments ........................ 103
6 Driver Information Centre .... 117
7 Steering wheel controls .......97
8 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system ......................98
9 Info-Display ........................ 12110Central locking system ..........22
Hazard warning flashers ....135
Sport mode ........................ 218
Tour mode .......................... 218
Fuel selector ....................... 105
Control indicator for airbag deactivation ........................ 112
11 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 26
12 Centre air vents .................. 195
13 Side air vents ...................... 195
14 Glovebox .............................. 66
15 Climate control system ........ 189
16 USB input .............................. 10
Power outlet ........................ 101
17 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 212
Automatic transmission ......209
18 Traction Control system .....216
Electronic Stability Control . 217
Lane departure warning .....244
19 Electric parking brake .........21320Manual parking brake .........213
21 Parking assist systems .......234
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 201
22 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............198
23 Horn ..................................... 98
Driver airbag ........................ 57
24 Bonnet release lever ..........260
25 Fuse box ............................ 278
Storage compartment ...........68
26 Light switch ........................ 130
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 132
Front fog lights ...................135
Rear fog light ...................... 136
Instrument illumination .......137
27 Steering wheel adjustment ..97

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

110Instruments and controlsOverviewOTurn signal 3 110XSeat belt reminder 3 111vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 111VAirbag deactivation 3 112pCharging system 3 112ZMalfunction indicator light
3 112RBrake and clutch system 3 112mElectric parking brake 3 113jElectric parking brake fault
3 113-Operate pedal 3 113uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 113RGear shifting 3 114EFollowing distance 3 114cPower steering 3 114)Lane departure warning 3 114nElectronic Stability Control off
3 114bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 114kTraction Control system off
3 114!Preheating 3 115%Exhaust filter 3 115YAdBlue 3 115wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 115IEngine oil pressure 3 115YLow fuel 3 116dImmobiliser 3 1168Exterior light 3 116CHigh beam 3 116fHigh beam assist 3 116fLED headlights 3 134>Fog light 3 116rRear fog light 3 116mCruise control 3 116 / Adaptive
cruise control 3 117CAdaptive cruise control 3 117AVehicle detected ahead 3 117LSpeed limiter 3 117LTraffic sign assistant 3 117hDoor open 3 117
Turn lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse, failure of turn signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 267, Fuses
3 274.
Turn signals 3 135.

114Instruments and controlsfault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 213.
Gear shifting R with the number of a higher gear is
indicated, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
Power steering
c illuminates yellow.
Illuminates with power steering
reduced
Power steering is reduced due to
overheating of the system. Control
indicator extinguishes when the
system has cooled down.
Stop-start system 3 201.
Illuminates with power steering
disabled
Failure in the power steering system.
Consult a workshop.Following distance
E indicates the following distance
setting of the alert timing sensitivity
for the forward collision alert using
filled distance bars.
Forward collision alert 3 229.
Lane departure warning ) illuminates green or flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
System is switched on and ready to
operate.
Flashes yellow
System recognizes an unintended
lane change.
Electronic Stability Controloff
n illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
b illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving
stability, however, may deteriorate depending on road surface
conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control 3 217,
Traction Control system 3 216.
Traction Control system off k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.

Driving and operating197Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 198
Control of the vehicle ...............198
Steering ................................... 198
Starting and operating ...............198
New vehicle running-in ............198
Ignition switch positions ...........198
Retained power off ..................199
Starting the engine ..................199
Overrun cut-off ........................ 200
Stop-start system ....................201
Parking .................................... 203
Engine exhaust .......................... 204
Exhaust filter ............................ 204
Catalytic converter ...................205
AdBlue ..................................... 206
Automatic transmission ..............209
Transmission display ...............209
Selector lever .......................... 209
Manual mode ........................... 210
Electronic driving programmes 210
Fault ........................................ 211
Interruption of power supply ....211
Manual transmission ..................212Brakes........................................ 213
Antilock brake system .............213
Parking brake .......................... 213
Brake assist ............................. 215
Hill start assist ......................... 215
Ride control systems .................216
Traction Control system ..........216
Electronic Stability Control ......217
Interactive driving system ........218
Driver assistance systems .........219
Cruise control .......................... 219
Speed limiter ........................... 221
Adaptive cruise control ............222
Forward collision alert .............229
Following distance indication ...232
Active Emergency Braking ......233
Parking assist .......................... 234
Side blind spot alert .................237
Rear view camera ...................239
Traffic sign assistant ................240
Lane departure warning ..........244
Fuel ............................................ 245
Fuel for petrol engines .............245
Fuel for diesel engines ............246
Fuel for natural gas operation . 247
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....247
Refuelling ................................ 248
Trailer hitch ................................ 253
General information .................253Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 253
Trailer towing ........................... 253
Towing equipment ...................254
Trailer stability assist ...............256

198Driving and operatingDriving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this situation ( e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others. All
systems function during an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 201.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must be increased. This will be achieved by an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.Use only floor mats which fit properly
and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver's side.
Steering
If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.
Control indicator c 3 114.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period, fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher and the cleaning process of
the exhaust filter may take place more
often. Autostop may be inhibited to
allow for charging of the vehicle
battery.
Exhaust filter 3 204.
Ignition switch positions Turn key:

Driving and operating1990:ignition off: Some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, provided the ignition was
on previously1:accessory power mode: Steering wheel lock released, some
electrical functions are operable,
ignition is off2:ignition on power mode: Ignition
is on, diesel engine is preheating.
Control indicators illuminate and
most electrical functions are
operable3:engine start: Release key after
starting procedure beginsSteering wheel lock
Remove key from ignition switch and
turn steering wheel until it engages.9 Danger
Never remove the key from
ignition switch during driving as
this will cause steering wheel lock.
Retained power off
The following electronic systems can
work until the driver's door is opened
or for ten minutes after the ignition is
switched off:
● power windows
● power outlets
Starting the engine
Turn key to position 1 to release the
steering wheel lock.
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever
to P or N.
Do not operate the accelerator pedal. Diesel engines: turn the key to
position 2 for preheating and wait until
control indicator ! extinguishes.

200Driving and operatingTurn key briefly to position 3 and
release: an automatic procedure
operates the starter with a short delay
until the engine is running, see
Automatic Starter Control.
Manual transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by depressing the clutch pedal
3 201.
Automatic transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by releasing the brake pedal 3 201.
Before restarting or to switch off the engine, turn the key back to position
0 .9 Danger
Switching off the engine during
driving may cause loss of power
support for brake and steering
systems. Assistance systems and
airbag systems are disabled.
Lighting and brake lights will
extinguish. Therefore power down
the engine and ignition while
driving only when required in case of emergency.
Starting the vehicle at low
temperatures
The start of the engine without
additional heaters is possible down to -25 °С for diesel engines and -30 °C
for petrol engines. Required is an engine oil with the correct viscosity,
the correct fuel, performed services
and a sufficiently charged battery.
With temperatures below -30 °C the
automatic transmission need a
warming phase of approx. five
minutes. The selector lever must be
in position P.
Automatic Starter Control This function controls the engine
starting procedure. The driver does
not have to hold the key in position 3.
Once applied, the system will go on
starting automatically until the engine
is running. Because of the checking
procedure, the engine starts running
after a short delay.Possible reasons for a non-starting
engine:
● Clutch pedal not operated (manual transmission).
● Brake pedal not operated or selector lever not in P or N
(automatic transmission).
● Timeout occurred.
Turbo engine warm-up
Upon start-up, engine available
torque may be limited for a short time,
especially when the engine
temperature is cold. The limitation is
to allow the lubrication system to fully protect the engine.
Overrun cut-off The fuel supply is automatically cut off
during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle
is driven with a gear engaged but accelerator pedal is released.
Depending on driving conditions, the
overrun cut-off may be deactivated.

Driving and operating203● The charge level of the vehiclebattery is below a defined level.
● The brake vacuum is not sufficient.
● The vehicle is driven at least at walking speed.
● The climate control system requests an engine start.
● The air conditioning is manually switched on.
If the bonnet is not fully closed, a warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop
during engine restart may be
noticeable.Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual
parking brake without pressing the release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill slope or uphill slope. Depress
brake pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
For vehicles with electric
parking brake, pull switch m for
a minimum of one second until
control indicator m illuminates
constantly and electric parking
brake is applied 3 112.
● Switch off the engine. ● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position
P before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only
be removed when the selector
lever is in position P.
● Lock the vehicle.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 260.

Driving and operating253Trailer 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 3 319.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 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).