2009 OPEL ZAFIRA ignition

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Keys, doors and windows
Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system 9
Warning Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doors
cannot 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 remote
control
Press p twice within 15 seconds. Activating with the Open&Start
system
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
approximately one metre.
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system
incorporates and is operated in
conjunction with the anti-theft locking
system.

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It monitors: ■ Doors, load compartment, bonnet,
■ Passenger compartment,
■ Vehicle tilt, e.g. if it is raised,
■ Ignition.
Unlocking the vehicle deactivates
both systems simultaneously.
Note
Changes to the vehicle interior, such
as the use of seat covers, could
impair the function of passenger
compartment monitoring. Activation without monitoring of
passenger compartment and
vehicle tilt
This feature can be activated if an
animal is being left in the vehicle.
1.

Close load compartment andbonnet.
2. Press button b. The LED in button
m flashes for maximum 10
seconds
3. Close doors. 4. Activate the anti-theft alarm
system. The LED illuminates.
After approx. 10 seconds, the
system

is armed. The LED flashes
until the system is deactivated.
Light-emitting diode (LED) During the first 10 seconds of anti-
theft alarm system activation:
LED
illuminates
= Test, ignition delay,
LED
flashes
quickly = Door, load
compartment or
bonnet open, or
system fault.

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Keys, doors and windows
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.
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 can be silenced by
pressing a button of the radio remote
control or by switching on the ignition.
The anti-theft alarm system is
deactivated at the same time. 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 vehicle can be
started.
The electronic immobiliser activates
itself automatically after the key has
been removed from the ignition
switch or when the engine is switched
off by pressing the Start/Stop button.
If the control indicator A flashes
when the ignition is on, there is a fault
in the system; the engine cannot be
started. Switch off the ignition and
then repeat the start attempt.
If the control indicator continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
If control indicator illuminates after
the engine has started, there is a fault
in the engine electronics or
transmission electronics 3 88,
3 135, 3 139, or there is water in the
diesel fuel filter 3 101. Note
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 32,
3 36.

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Windows
Manual windows
The door windows can be opened or
closed with the window winders.
Power windows 9
Warning Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
If there are children on the rear
seat, switch on the child safety
system for the electric 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. Operate the control to open or close
the window.
For vehicles with automatic feature
pull or press the switch again to stop
window movement. Safety function
If the window glass encounters
resistance above the middle of the
window
during automatic closing, it is
immediately stopped and the window
opened again.
In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, operate the switch
several times to close the window in
stages.
Child safety system for rear
windows Switch z can be used to activate or
deactivate the rear door window
switches.

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Operating windows from outside
Depending on the equipment level,
the windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle.
Radio remote control Press q or p until all windows have
opened or closed. Open&Start system
To close, touch the sensor field in the
door handle until all windows are
completely closed.
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of
approximately one metre.
Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated
at short intervals, the power
supply is briefly cut off. Fault
If the windows cannot be opened or
closed automatically, activate the
window electronics as follows:
1.

Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Close the window completely and operate the button for a further
5 seconds.
4. Open the window completely and operate the button for a further
1 second.
5. Repeat for each window.
Heated rear window

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Armrest Push raised armrest backward
against resistance and fold down.
The armrest can be moved to
different positions in stages by lifting
it. Heating
Adjust heating to the desired setting
by pressing the
ß button for the seat
one
or more times with the ignition on.
The control indicator in the button
indicates the setting.
Prolonged use of the highest level for
people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
Seat heating is operational when the
engine is running. Rear seats
Second row seats
9
Warning When the row of seats or the
backrests are being adjusted,
keep hands away from the hinge
area - risk of injury.
Moving seat row
Push the release lever forwards and
slide the row of seats. Release the
lever and audibly engage the seats.

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The front airbag system is triggered in
the event of an accident of a certain
severity in the depicted area. The
ignition must be on.
Seat occupancy recognition 3 61.
Opel child restraint system with
transponders 3 65.The forward movement of the front
seat occupants is retarded, thereby
considerably reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and head. 9
Warning Optimum protection is only
provided when the seat is in the
proper position
3 46.
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Wear the seat belt properly
fastened. Only then the airbag is
able to protect. Side airbag system The side airbag system consists of an
airbag in each front seat backrest.
This can be identified by the word
AIRBAG.
The side airbag system is triggered in
the event of an accident of a certain
severity in the depicted area. The
ignition must be on.
Seat occupancy recognition
3 61.
Opel child restraint system with
transponders 3 65.

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Seats, restraintsThe risk of injury to the upper body
and pelvis in the event of a side-on
collision is considerably reduced.
9
Warning Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Note
Only
use protective seat covers that
have been approved for your
vehicle. Be careful not to cover the
airbags. Curtain airbag system
The curtain airbag system consists of
an airbag in the roof frame on each
side. This can be identified by the
word AIRBAG on the roof pillar. The curtain airbag system is triggered
in

the event of an accident of a certain
severity in the depicted area. The
ignition must be on.