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Driving and operating
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more
slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 220.
Trailer towing
Trailer loads
The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is
the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified
in the vehicle documents. In
general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12 % The permitted trailer load applies up
to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sea
level. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases because of the
air becoming thinner, therefore
reducing climbing ability, the
permissible gross train weight also
decreases by 10 % for every 1000
metres of additional altitude. The
gross
train weight does not have to be
reduced when driving on roads with
slight inclines (less than 8 %, e. g.
motorways).
The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 208.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load (75 kg) is specified on
the towing equipment identification
plate and in the vehicle documents. Always aim for the maximum load,
especially in the case of heavy
trailers. The vertical coupling load
should never fall below 25 kg.
Rear axle load
When the trailer is coupled and the
towing vehicle fully loaded, the
permissible rear axle load (see
identification plate or vehicle
documents) may be exceeded by 90
kg
and the gross vehicle weight rating
by 75 kg. If the permissible rear axle
load is exceeded, a maximum speed
of 100 km/h applies.
Towing equipment Caution
When operating without a trailer,
remove the coupling ball bar.
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Service and maintenance
197Service operations by year
1)
km ( x 1000) 1) 1
30 2
60 3
90 4
120 5
150
Replace and drain fuel filter, diesel (grade EN 590) X X
Replace fuel filter, external, CNG (grade EN 228), Z 16 YNG Every 4 years / 60.000 km
Check and adjust parking brake (no weight on wheels); visually inspect wheel mounting
and suspension springs front and rear, brake lines, brake pressure hoses, fuel lines,
gas lines of CNG vehicles, level control and exhaust system X X
Check exterior of body/underbody corrosion protection and note any damage in the
Service Booklet X X X X X
+o
Visually inspect front and rear wheel brakes
2)
, if a tyre pressure monitoring system is
fitted, do not swap wheels over X X
Annual service check if annual mileage exceeds 20 000 km
Engine, transmission (AT, MT), inspect air-conditioning compressor for leaks
2) X X X X X
Visually inspect folding covers on steering, tie rods and axle drive X X X X X
Tie rod and supporting joint checking X X X X X
+ Change brake and clutch fluid automated manual transmission (MTA) Every 2 years
2)
In case of too high consumption / leakage, perform additional work with customer's agreement.
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Service and maintenance
201Service operations by year
3)
km ( x 1000) 1) 1
15 2
30 3
45 4
60 5
75
+ Replace toothed belt and tension roller,
Z 20 LER, Z 20 LEH Every 8 years / 120.000 km
Z 16 YNG Every 6 years / 90.000 km
Z 16 XE1, Z 16 XER, Z 18 XER, A 17 DTJ, A 17 DTR, Z 19 DT, Y/Z 19 DTH, Z 19 DTL Every 10 years / 150.000 km
Inspect power steering for leaks, check / correct fluid level
4) X X X X X
Check electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) oil level (cap with dipstick) X X X X X
Change engine oil and filter X X X X X
+o Drain water from fuel filter, diesel (with high humidity and / or lower grade fuel) X X X X X
Drain CNG oil-separator, Z 16 YNG Every 4 years / 60.000 km
Replace and drain fuel filter, diesel (grade EN 590) X X
Replace fuel filter, external, CNG (grade EN 228), Z 16 YNG Every 4 years / 60.000 km
Check and adjust parking brake (no weight on wheels); visually inspect wheel mounting
and suspension springs front and rear, brake lines, brake pressure hoses, fuel lines,
gas lines of CNG vehicles, level control and exhaust system X X
Check exterior of body/underbody corrosion protection and note any damage in the
Service Booklet X X X X X
4)
In case of too high consumption / leakage, perform additional work with customer's agreement.
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Technical data
Identification plate The identification plate is located on
the front right door frame. Information on identification plate:
1
= Manufacturer
2 = Type approval number
3 = Vehicle identification number
4 = Permissible gross vehicle
weight rating
5 = Permissible gross train weight
6 = Maximum permissible front axle
load
7 = Maximum permissible rear axle
load
8 = Vehicle-specific or
countryspecific data
The combined total of front and rear
axle loads must not exceed the
permissible
gross vehicle weight. For
example, if the front axle is bearing its
maximum permissible load, the rear
axle can only bear a load that is equal
to the gross vehicle weight minus the
front axle load.
The technical data is determined in
accordance with European
Community standards. We reserve
the right to make modifications.
Specifications in the vehicle
documents always have priority over
those given in this manual.
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Technical data
Performance
Engine Z16XEP Z16XER Z16XE1 Z16YNG Z18XER Z20LER
Top speed
2)
[km/h]
Manual transmission 177 185 177 165 197 225
Manual transmission automated –– – – 197 –
Automatic transmission – – – – – –
Engine Z20LEH Z22YH A17DTJ A17DTR Z19DTL Z19DT
Top speed
2)
[km/h]
Manual transmission 231 200 179 189 174 186
Manual transmission automated –– – –––
Automatic transmission – 190 – – – 182
2)
The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment
could reduce the specified maximum speed of the vehicle.
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Engine Z19DTH
Top speed
2)
[km/h]
Manual transmission 202
Manual transmission automated –
Automatic transmission 198
Fuel consumption - CO
2-emissions
Tyre width up to 195 mm with manual transmission / manual transmission automated / automatic transmission.
Engine Z16XEP Z16XER Z16XE1 Z18XER Z20LER Z20LEH
urban [l/100 km] 9.3/–/– 9.2/–/– 9.3/–/– 9.8/9.6/– –/–/– –/–/–
extra-urban [l/100 km] 5.8/–/– 5.7/–/– 5.8/–/– 5.9/5.7/– –/–/– –/–/–
total [l/100 km] 7.1/–/– 7.0/–/– 7.1/–/– 7.3/7.1/– –/–/– –/–/–
CO
2 [g/km] 170/–/– 167/–/– 169/–/– 174/169/– –/–/– –/–/–
2)
The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment
could reduce the specified maximum speed of the vehicle.
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Technical data
Vehicle weight
Kerb weight, basic model
Zafira Engine Manual transmission Manual transmission
automated Automatic transmission
without/with air conditioning
[kg] Z16XER, Z16XEP,
Z16XE1 1505/1520 – –
Z16YNG 1665/1680 – –
Z18XER 1503/1518 1503/1518 –
Z20LER –/1610 – –
Z20LEH –/1665 – –
Z22YH 1570/1585 – 1595/1610
A17DTJ, A17DTR 1600/1615 – –
Z19DTL 1613/1628 – –
Z19DT 1613/1628 – 1650/1665
Z19DTH 1613/1628 – 1643/1658
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Additional weight
Engine Z16XEP Z16XER Z16XE1 Z16YNG Z18XER Z20LER Z20LEH
Edition/Enjoy [kg] 10 10 10 10 10 5 –
Cosmo [kg] 23 23 23 23 23 16 –
Sport [kg] 20 20 20 – 20 13 –
Engine Z22YH A17DTJ A17DTR Z19DTL Z19DT Z19DTH
Edition/Enjoy [kg] 5 5 5 5 5 5
Cosmo [kg] 16 16 16 16 16 16
Sport [kg] 13 13 13 13 13 13
Heavy accessories
Accessories
Moon roof Towing equipment Headlamp washer system Adaptive forward lighting
Weight [kg] 35 17 3 4