trailer OPEL ZAFIRA C 2018 Manual user

254Driving and operatingGeneral information
The official fuel consumption and
specific CO 2 emission figures quoted
relate to the EU base model with
standard equipment.
Fuel consumption data and CO 2
emission data are determined
according to regulation
R (EC) No. 715/2007 (in the version
respectively applicable), taking into
consideration the vehicle weight in
running order, as specified by the
regulation.
The figures are provided only for the purpose of comparison between different vehicle variants and mustnot be taken as a guarantee for the
actual fuel consumption of a
particular vehicle. Additional
equipment may result in slightly
higher results than the stated
consumption and CO 2 figures.
Furthermore, fuel consumption is dependent on personal driving style
as well as road and traffic conditions.Natural 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 and operating255Driving 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 3 320.Trailer towing
Trailer loadsThe 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
3 308.
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 B16DTH, B16DTJ,
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.

256Driving and operatingRear 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.
Stowage of coupling ball bar
The coupling ball bar is stowed in the
stowage compartment in the right
sidewall.
Fitting the coupling ball bar
Disengage and fold down the socket. Remove the sealing plug from the
opening for the coupling ball bar and
stow it.

258Driving and operatingAttach breakaway stopping cable to
eye.
Check that the coupling ball bar is correctly installed
● Green marking on rotary knob must point towards green
marking on coupling ball bar.
● There must be no gap between the rotary handle and the
coupling ball bar.
● The coupling ball bar must be firmly engaged in the opening.
● The coupling ball bar must be locked and the key removed.9Warning
Towing a trailer is permitted only
when a coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bardoes not engage correctly, seekthe assistance of a workshop.
Dismounting the coupling ball bar
Open the protective flap and turn the
key to position c to unlock the
coupling ball bar.
Pull out rotary handle and turn
clockwise as far as it will go. Pull out coupling ball bar downwards.
Insert sealing plug in opening. Fold away socket.
Trailer stability assist
If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle/trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking ceases. While system is working keep steering wheel as still as possible.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) is a
function of the Electronic Stability
Control 3 218.

Vehicle care281No.Circuit1–2Trailer outlet3Parking assist4Selective catalytic reduction
system5–6–7Power seat8–9Selective catalytic reduction
system10Nitrogen oxide sensor11Trailer module/Trailer socket12Trailer module13Trailer outlet14–15–No.Circuit16Interior mirror/Rear view
camera17Power outlet18–19Steering wheel heating20Sunblind21Heated front seats22–23–24Selective catalytic reduction
system25–26–27–28–29–30–No.Circuit31–32Active damping system/Lane
departure warning

304Service and maintenanceService and
maintenanceGeneral information ...................304
Service information ..................304
Recommended fluids, lubricants
and parts .................................... 305
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 305General information
Service information In order to ensure economical and
safe vehicle operation and to
maintain the value of your vehicle, it
is of vital importance that all
maintenance work is carried out at the proper intervals as specified.
The detailed, up-to-date service
schedule for your vehicle is available
at the workshop.
Service display 3 107.
European service intervals Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 30,000 km or after
1 year , whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated in the service display.
A shorter service interval can be valid for severe driving behaviour, e.g. for
taxis and police vehicles.
The European service intervals are
valid for the following countries:Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-
Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Greenland, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta,
Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,
San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Service display 3 107.
International service intervals
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 15,000 km or after
1 year , whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated in the service
display.
Severe operating conditions exist if
one or more of the following
circumstances occur frequently: Cold starting, stop and go operation, trailer
operation, mountain driving, driving
on poor and sandy road surfaces,
increased air pollution, presence of
airborne sand and high dust content,

337Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................111
Seat belts ..................................... 50
Seat heating ................................. 43
Seat position ................................ 38
Second row seats ........................44
Selective catalytic reduction .......207
Selector lever ............................. 210
Service ............................... 197, 304
Service display .......................... 107
Service information ....................304
Side airbag system ......................58
Side blind spot alert ....................238
Sidelights .................................... 130
Side turn signal lights ................274
Smartphone ................................ 159
Phone projection .....................164
Software acknowledgement .......328
Spare wheel ............................... 294
Speech recognition .....................180
Speed dial numbers ...................184
Speed limiter....................... 117, 222 Speedometer ............................. 103
Starting and operating ................199
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................200
Station search............................. 154
Steering ...................................... 199
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 97
Steering wheel audio controls ....142Steering wheel controls ...............97
Stop-start system........................ 202
Storage ......................................... 66
Storage compartments .................66
Storing stations ........................... 156
Sunvisor lights ........................... 138
Sun visors .................................... 33
Switching the Infotainment system on ................................ 145
Symbols ......................................... 4
System settings .......................... 152
T
Tachometer ............................... 104
Tail lights ................................... 271
Theft-deterrent feature ..............141
Third row seats ............................ 48
Three-point seat belt .................... 51
TMC stations .............................. 166
Tone settings .............................. 150
Tools .......................................... 282
Touch beep volume ....................151
Tow bar....................................... 254
Towing ................................ 254, 298
Towing another vehicle .............299
Towing equipment .....................256
Towing the vehicle .....................298
TP volume .................................. 151
Traction Control system ............. 217
Traction Control system off......... 114Traffic incidents .......................... 176
Traffic sign assistant ...........117, 241
Trailer coupling ........................... 254
Trailer stability assist .................258
Trailer towing ............................. 255
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................210
Tread depth ............................... 287
Trip odometer ............................ 103
Turn and lane-change signals ...135
Turn list ....................................... 176
Turn signal ................................. 110
Tyre chains ................................ 288
Tyre designations ......................282
Tyre pressure ............................ 283
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 115, 284
Tyre pressures ........................... 320
Tyre repair kit ............................. 288
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 235
Underseat storage .......................68
Upholstery .................................. 302
Usage ................. 145, 154, 167, 180
Bluetooth ................................. 159
Menu ....................................... 148
Navigation system ...................167
Phone ...................................... 184