emergency towing VAUXHALL ZAFIRA TOURER 2017 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 . 198
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....199
Refuelling ................................ 201
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 206Trailer hitch................................ 207
General information .................207
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 207
Trailer towing ........................... 208
Towing equipment ...................208
Trailer stability assist ...............211

Driving and operating157indicated by % and a warning
message in the Driver Information
Centre.
% with a warning message
illuminates when diesel particle filter
is full. Start cleaning process as soon
as possible.
% with a warning message flashes
when diesel particle filter has reached
the maximum filling level. Start
cleaning process immediately to
avoid damage to the engine.
Activate manual cleaning process To activate cleaning process,
continue driving, keep engine speed
above 2000 revolutions per minute.
Shift down if necessary. Diesel
particle filter cleaning is then started.
Cleaning takes place quickest at high
engine speeds and loads.
The control indicator % extinguishes
as soon as the self-cleaning
operation is complete. Keep on
driving until self-cleaning operation is
complete.Caution
If the cleaning process is
interrupted, there is a risk of
provoking severe engine damage.
Cleaning process not possible
If cleaning is not possible for anyreasons, 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, 3 266 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.