brakes VAUXHALL ZAFIRA TOURER 2017 User Guide

218Vehicle careCaution
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 fluid
9 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 3 258.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free, provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
The anti-theft alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: Switch the ignition on then off, disconnect the
vehicle's battery within 15 seconds.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
3 140.

282IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 213
Active Emergency Braking .........185
Active head restraints ...................36
Adaptive cruise control .......116, 175
AdBlue ........................ 114, 158, 258
Adjustable air vents ...................147
Airbag and belt tensioners .........110
Airbag deactivation ..............57, 111
Airbag label................................... 53
Airbag system .............................. 53
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 148
Air conditioning system .............. 142
Air intake .................................... 148
Air vents...................................... 147
Antilock brake system ................ 165
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....112
Anti-theft alarm system ................26
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................253
Armrest ......................................... 41
Armrest storage ........................... 68
Ashtrays ..................................... 102
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............132
Automatic locking ........................24
Automatic transmission .............161Autostop..................................... 153
Auxiliary heater ........................... 147
B Battery discharge protection ......140
Battery voltage ........................... 123
Bicycle rack .................................. 69
BlueInjection ............................... 158
Bonnet ....................................... 214
Brake and clutch fluid .................258
Brake and clutch system ...........111
Brake assist ............................... 167
Brake fluid .................................. 218 Brakes ............................... 165, 218
Breakdown.................................. 251
Bulb replacement ....................... 221
C Capacities .................................. 271
Cargo management system ........87
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................157
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............139
Centre console storage ...............68
Changing tyre and wheel size ...240
Charging system ........................ 111
Child locks ................................... 24
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 62
Child restraints.............................. 59