emergency towing VAUXHALL ZAFIRA TOURER 2017.5 Owner's Manual

Driving and operating149Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 150
Control of the vehicle ...............150
Steering ................................... 150
Starting and operating ...............150
New vehicle running-in ............150
Ignition switch positions ...........150
Retained power off ..................151
Starting the engine ..................151
Overrun cut-off ........................ 152
Stop-start system ....................153
Parking .................................... 155
Engine exhaust .......................... 156
Diesel particle filter ..................156
Catalytic converter ...................157
AdBlue ..................................... 158
Automatic transmission ..............161
Transmission display ...............161
Selector lever .......................... 161
Manual mode ........................... 162
Electronic driving programmes 162
Fault ........................................ 163
Interruption of power supply ....163
Manual transmission ..................164Brakes........................................ 165
Antilock brake system .............165
Parking brake .......................... 165
Brake assist ............................. 167
Hill start assist ......................... 167
Ride control systems .................168
Traction Control system ..........168
Electronic Stability Control ......169
Interactive driving system ........170
Driver assistance systems .........172
Cruise control .......................... 172
Speed limiter ........................... 173
Adaptive cruise control ............175
Forward collision alert .............181
Following distance indication ...184
Active Emergency Braking ......185
Parking assist .......................... 187
Side blind spot alert .................189
Rear view camera ...................191
Traffic sign assistant ................193
Lane departure warning ..........196
Fuel ............................................ 197
Fuel for petrol engines .............197
Fuel for diesel engines ............198
Fuel for natural gas operation . 199
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....200
Refuelling ................................ 202
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 207Trailer hitch................................ 208
General information .................208
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 208
Trailer towing ........................... 208
Towing equipment ...................209
Trailer stability assist ...............211

Driving and operating157indicated by illumination of % and a
warning message in the Driver
Information Centre.
% illuminates along with a warning
message when diesel particle filter is
full. Start cleaning process as soon as
possible.
% flashes along with a warning
message when diesel particle filter
has reached the maximum filling
level. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Activate self-cleaning process
To activate cleaning process,
continue driving, keep engine speed
above 2000 rpm. Shift down if
necessary. Diesel particle filter
cleaning is then started.
Cleaning process is completed more
quickly at high engine speeds and loads.
Control indicator % extinguishes as
soon as the self-cleaning operation is complete. Keep on driving until self-
cleaning operation is complete.Caution
If possible, do not interrupt
cleaning process. Drive until
cleaning is completed to avoid the need for service or repair by a
workshop.
Cleaning process not possible
If cleaning is not possible for anyreasons, control indicator Z
illuminates and a warning message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre. Engine power may be
reduced. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.
Caution
Fuel grades other than those listed on pages 3 197, 3 267 could
damage the catalytic converter or
electronic components.
Unburnt petrol will overheat and
damage the catalytic converter.
Therefore avoid excessive use of the starter, running the fuel tank
dry and starting the engine by
pushing or towing.
In the event of misfiring, uneven
engine running, a reduction in engine performance or other unusual
problems, have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop as soon as
possible. In an emergency, driving
can be continued for a short period,
keeping vehicle speed and engine
speed low.