brakes VAUXHALL ZAFIRA TOURER 2016 User Guide

Driving and operating193Brake preparation system
When approaching a vehicle ahead
so quickly that a collision is likely, the brake preparation system slightlypressurises the brakes. This reduces
the response time, when a manual or automatic braking is requested.
The brake system is prepared so that braking can occur more rapidly.
Emergency automatic braking
After the brake preparation and just
before the imminent collision, this
function automatically applies limited
braking to reduce the impact speed of
the collision.
Forward looking brake assist
In addition to brake preparation
system and emergency automatic
braking, the forward looking brake
assist function makes the brake assist more sensitive. In this way,
depressing the brake pedal slightly
results immediately in a strong
braking. This function helps the driver
brake quicker and stronger before the imminent collision.9 Warning
Active emergency braking is not
designed to apply strong
autonomous braking or to avoid automatically a collision. It is
designed to reduce the vehicle
speed before collision. It may not
react on stopped vehicles,
pedestrians or animals. After a
sudden lane change, the system
needs a certain time to detect the
next preceding vehicle.
The complete attention of the
driver is always required while
driving. The driver shall always be ready to take action and apply the brakes and steer to avoid
collisions. The system is designed
to work with all occupants wearing their seat belts.
System limitations
The active emergency braking has
limited or no function during rain,
snow or heavy dirt, as the radar
sensor can be covered by a water
film, dust, ice or snow. In case of
sensor blockage, clean the sensor
cover.
In some seldom cases the active
emergency braking system may
provide a short automatic braking in
situations that seem to be
unnecessary, for instance due to
traffic signs in a curve or due to
vehicles in another lane. This is
acceptable operation, the vehicle
does not need service. Firmly apply
the accelerator pedal to override the
automatic braking.
Settings
Settings can be changed in the Auto
collision preparation menu in the
vehicle personalisation, 3 129.
Fault
In the event of a system service
requirement, a message is displayed
in the Driver Information Centre.

222Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................223
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 223
Vehicle storage ........................223
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....223
Vehicle checks ........................... 224
Performing work ......................224
Bonnet ..................................... 224
Engine oil ................................. 225
Engine coolant ......................... 226
Power steering fluid .................227
Washer fluid ............................ 228
Brakes ..................................... 228
Brake fluid ............................... 228
Vehicle battery ......................... 228
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....230
Wiper blade replacement ........230
Bulb replacement .......................231
Halogen headlights ..................231
Adaptive forward lighting .........233
Fog lights ................................. 234
Tail lights ................................. 235
Side turn signal lights ..............237
Number plate light ...................238Interior lights ............................ 238
Instrument panel illumination ...239
Electrical system ........................239
Fuses ....................................... 239
Engine compartment fuse box . 240
Instrument panel fuse box .......242
Load compartment fuse box ....243
Vehicle tools .............................. 245
Tools ........................................ 245
Wheels and tyres .......................246
Winter tyres ............................. 246
Tyre designations ....................246
Tyre pressure .......................... 246
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 247
Tread depth ............................. 250
Changing tyre and wheel size . 251
Wheel covers ........................... 251
Tyre chains .............................. 251
Tyre repair kit .......................... 252
Wheel changing .......................254
Spare wheel ............................ 257
Jump starting ............................. 260
Towing ....................................... 262
Towing the vehicle ...................262
Towing another vehicle ...........263Appearance care .......................264
Exterior care ............................ 264
Interior care ............................. 266

228Vehicle careWasher fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Brakes
In the event of minimum thickness of
the brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 270.
Vehicle battery
Vehicles without stop-start system
will be equipped with a lead acid
battery. Vehicles with stop-start
system will be equipped with an
AGM battery which is not a lead acid
battery.
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free, provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the

298IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 223
Active Emergency Braking .........192
Active head restraints ...................37
Adaptive cruise control .......116, 181
Adaptive forward lighting ..115,
142, 233
AdBlue ........................ 114, 165, 270
Adjustable air vents ...................156
Airbag and belt tensioners .........110
Airbag deactivation ..............58, 111
Airbag label................................... 54
Airbag system .............................. 54
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 157
Air conditioning system .............. 151
Air intake .................................... 157
Air vents...................................... 156
Antilock brake system ................ 172
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....112
Anti-theft alarm system ................26
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................264
Armrest ......................................... 42
Armrest storage ........................... 69
Ashtrays ..................................... 103
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............139
Automatic locking ........................24Automatic transmission .............169
Auxiliary heater ........................... 156
B Battery discharge protection ......149
Battery voltage ........................... 126
Bicycle rack .................................. 70
BlueInjection ............................... 165
Bonnet ....................................... 224
Brake and clutch fluid .................270
Brake and clutch system ...........111
Brake assist ............................... 175
Brake fluid .................................. 228
Brakes ............................... 172, 228
Breakdown.................................. 262
Bulb replacement ....................... 231
C
Capacities .................................. 286
Cargo management system ........88
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................165
Central locking system ................21
Centre console lighting ..............148
Centre console storage ...............70
Changing tyre and wheel size ...251
Charging system ........................ 111
Child locks ................................... 24
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 62
Child restraints.............................. 60