warning VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 2014.5 User Guide

34Keys, doors and windowsVehicle security
Anti-theft locking system9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all the doors.
All doors must be closed or the
system cannot be activated.
If the ignition was on, the driver's door
must be opened and closed once so
that the vehicle can be secured.
Unlocking the vehicle disables the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
This is not possible with the central
locking button.
Activating with the radio remote
control
Press p twice within 15 seconds.
Activating with the electronic
key
Touch the sensor field in the front
door handle twice within 15 seconds.
The electronic key must be outside the vehicle, within a range of approx.1 metre.
Anti-theft alarm system The anti-theft alarm system is
operated in conjunction with the
central locking system.

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During the first 10 seconds of anti-
theft alarm system activation:LED illu‐
minates=Test, ignition delay,LED
flashes
quickly=Door, load
compartment or bonnet open, or system fault.
After the first 10 seconds of anti-theft
alarm system activation:
LED flashes
slowly=System active,LED comes on for approx. 1 second=Switch off
function.
Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle deactivates the anti-theft alarm system.
Alarm When triggered, the alarm gives off
an acoustic signal (horn) and a visual
signal (hazard warning flashers). The number and duration of which are
stipulated by legislation.
The alarm siren can be silenced by
pressing a button of the radio remote control or by switching on the ignition.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated only by pressing button
p or by switching on the ignition.
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: switch the
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
Immobiliser The system checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to start with the key
being used. If the transponder in the
key is recognised, the engine can be
started.
The immobiliser is going to be
activated automatically after the key
has been removed from the ignition
switch or when the engine is switched
off by pressing the Start/Stop button.
Control indicator A 3 89.Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 30,
3 34.

Keys, doors and windows39Windows
Windscreen
Heat-reflecting windscreen The heat-reflecting windscreen has a
coating which reflects solar radiation.
Also data signals, e.g. from toll
stations, might be reflected.
The marked areas on the windscreen are not covered with the coating.
Devices for electronic data recording
and fee payment must be attached in
these areas. Otherwise data
recording malfunctions may occur.
Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror. Otherwise the detection zone
of the sensor and the view area of the camera in the mirror housing could be restricted.
Manual windows The door windows can be opened or
closed with the window winders.
Power windows9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
If there are children on the rear seats, switch on the child safety
system for the power windows.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Power windows can be operated
■ with ignition on,
■ within 5 minutes of switching ignition off,
■ within 5 minutes of switching ignition key to position 1.
After switching off the ignition, the
standby feature ceases when the
driver's door is opened.

Seats, restraints43Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 43
Front seats ................................... 45
Rear seats ................................... 49
Seat belts ..................................... 53
Airbag system .............................. 57
Child restraints ............................. 62Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Head restraints with release button
Press the button, adjust height and
engage.

Seats, restraints45Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
■ Sit with buttocks as far back against
the backrest as possible. Adjust the distance between the seat and the
pedals so that legs are slightly
angled when pressing the pedals.
Slide the front passenger seat as
far back as possible.
■ Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to easily reach the
steering wheel with arms slightly bent. Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do not
angle the backrest too far back. We recommend a maximum rake of
approx. 25°.
■ Adjust the steering wheel 3 78.
■ Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of all display instruments.
There should be at least one hand
of clearance between head and the
roof frame. Thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without pressing
into it.
■ Adjust the head restraint 3 43.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 54.■ Adjust the thigh support so that
there is a space approx. two fingers
wide between the edge of the seat
and the hollow of the knee.
■ Adjust the lumbar support so that it
supports the natural shape of the
spine.
Seat adjustment9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.

Seats, restraints49Rear seats
Second row seats9 Warning
When the row of seats or the
backrests are being adjusted,
keep hands away from the hinge
area.
Moving seat row
Push the release lever forwards and
slide the row of seats. Release the
lever and audibly engage the seats.
Folding seat row and sliding
forwards
Remove the luggage compartment
cover as required 3 70.
Slide head restraints down 3 43.
Place seat belt buckles in seat
pockets.
Press release lever 1 down and
swivel the seat cushion upwards until
it engages.
Press down release lever 2 on both
sides, bring the backrest into the
upright position and engage.
Pull handle on back of centre
backrest, bring the backrest into the
upright position and engage.
Press release lever 3, slide the bench
to the frontmost position and engage.
To restore, press release lever 3 and
slide the bench to the required
position. Adjust the backrest and use

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release lever 1 to swivel the seat
cushion downwards. All positions
must audibly engage.
Adjust backrests of outboardseats
Press the release lever down, select
one of the two inclinations, release
the lever and engage the backrest.
9 Warning
Occupants may only travel on a
seat if its backrest is properly
engaged in the rearward inclined
position.
9 Warning
Only drive the vehicle if the
backrests are securely locked into position. Otherwise there is a risk
of personal injury or damage to the
load or vehicle in the event of
heavy braking or a collision.
Folding down outboard
backrests
Remove the luggage compartment
cover as required 3 70.
Slide head restraints down 3 43.
Place seat belt buckles in seat
cushion pockets.
Press the release lever down, set the
backrest to a vertical position or
angled forward or fold it to the seat
cushion and engage.
To move upright, push release lever
down and latch backrest in required
position.
Folding down middle backrest
Slide the head restraint all the way
down 3 43.
Place seat belt buckles in seat
cushion pockets.

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Pull the handle on the back, set the
backrest to a vertical position or fold to the seat cushion and engage.
To restore, pull the handle, straighten and engage in required position.
The centre seat backrest can be used
as an armrest when folded down, and contains drink holders and stowage
compartments.
Third row seats9 Warning
When the seats are being set up
or folded, keep hands away from
hinge area.
Setting up seats
Remove the floor covering and load
compartment cover 3 71.
Push the lever forward and slide the
second seat row forward to the mark.
Guide the seat belts through the belt
holders and insert the latch plates in the holders.
9 Warning
Before setting up, all components
must be removed from the side
rails and the seat belts hooked in
the seat belt eyes in the floor of the vehicle without twisting.

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From the load 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.
Push belt buckles into recess in floor
and close cover.
Install the rear floor storage cover and
load compartment cover 3 71,
3 70.
Slide the second row of seats to the required position and engage.
Seat belts
The belts are locked during heavy
acceleration or deceleration of the
vehicle for the safety of the
occupants.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger
their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are only designed for use
by one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 62.
Periodically check all parts of the belt system for damage, pollution and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt tensioners
replaced by a workshop.
Notice
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt
from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt control indicator X 3 88.
Belt force limiters
In the front seats, stress on the body
is reduced by gradual release of the
belt during a collision.

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Belt tensioners
In the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision of a certain severity, the front
seat belts are tightened.
9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
tensioners.
Deployment of the belt tensioners is
indicated by illumination of control
indicator v 3 88.
Triggered belt tensioners must be
replaced by a workshop. Belt
tensioners can only be triggered once.
Notice
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt tensioners.
Do not make any modifications to
belt tensioner components as this
will invalidate the vehicle type
approval.
Three-point seat belt
FittingWithdraw belt from retractor, guide it
untwisted across the body and insert the latch plate in the buckle. Tension
the lap belt regularly whilst driving by
tugging the shoulder belt.
Loose or bulky clothing prevents the
belt from fitting snugly. Do not place
objects such as handbags or mobile
phones between the belt and your body.
9 Warning
The belt must not rest against hard
or fragile objects in the pockets of
your clothing.