2009 OPEL ZAFIRA warning

Keys, doors and windows
35
Child locks 9
Warning Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn
button on rear door lock from the
vertical position: door cannot be
opened from inside. Doors
Load compartment
Opening
Press the button underneath the
moulding.
9
Warning Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gas could enter the vehicle. Note
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Closing Use the interior handle.
Do not press the button under the
moulding while closing as this will
unlock it again.

36
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.

38
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.

Keys, doors and windows
41
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.

44
Seats, restraints
Seats, restraints
Head restraints ............................ 44
Front seats ................................... 46
Rear seats ................................... 49
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Airbag system .............................. 57
Child restraints ............................. 62 Head restraints
Position
9
Warning Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The middle of the head restraint
should be at eye level. If this is not
possible for extremely tall persons,
set to highest position, and set to
lowest position for small persons. Adjustment
Head restraints with release button
Press the button, adjust height and
engage.

46
Seats, restraints
Front seats
Seat position 9
Warning Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
■ Sit with your buttocks as far back
against the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that your
legs are slightly angled when tromping the pedals. Slide the
passenger seat as far back as
possible.
■
Sit with your shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that you
can easily reach the steering wheel
with your arms slightly bent.
Maintain contact between your
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do not
angle the backrest too far back. We
recommend a maximum rake of
approx. 25 °.
■ Adjust the steering wheel 3 77.
■ Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on all
sides and of all display instruments.
There should be at least one hand
of clearance between your head
and the headlining. Your thighs
should rest lightly on the seat
without pressing into it.
■ Adjust the head restraint 3 44.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 55. ■ Adjust the thigh support so that
there is a space about two fingers
wide between the edge of the seat
and the hollow of the knee.
■ Adjust
the lumbar support so that it
supports the natural shape of the
spine.
Seat adjustment 9
Warning Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
Seat positioning

Seats, restraints
49
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.

50
Seats, restraints
Lower seat row and slide
forwards
Remove the luggage compartment
cover as required 3 69.
Slide head restraints down 3 44.Place seat belt buckles in seat
pockets. Press release lever
1 down and
swivel the seat cushion upwards until
it engages.
Press down release lever 2 on both
sides, bring the backrest into the
upright position and engage.
Pull handle on back of centre
backrest, bring the backrest into the
upright position and engage.
Press release lever 3, slide the bench
to the frontmost position and engage.
To restore, press release lever 3 and
slide the bench to the required
position. Adjust the backrest and use release lever
1 to swivel the seat
cushion downwards. All positions
must audibly engage.
Adjust backrests of outboard
seats Press the release lever down, select
one of the two inclinations, release
the lever and engage the backrest.
9
Warning Occupants may only travel on
a seat if its backrest is properly
engaged in the rearward inclined
position.