2009 OPEL ZAFIRA Owners Manual

In brief
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Automatic transmission P
=park
R = reverse
N = neutral
D = drive
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P or N when the ignition is on
and the foot brake is depressed
(Selector lever lock). To engage P or
R , push button on selector lever.
The automatic transmission is
available in two versions 3 131. Starting off
Check before starting off
■ Tyre
pressure and condition 3 175,
3 220.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 156.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and
operational.
■ Proper position of seats, seat belts and mirrors 3 46, 3 55, 3 39.
■ Check brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet. Starting engine with ignition
switch
Turn key to position 1. Move the
steering wheel slightly to release the
steering wheel lock. Operate clutch
and brake, automatic transmission in
P or N
, do not accelerate; for diesel
engine, turn the key to position 2 for
preheating until control indicator !
goes out; turn key to 3 and release
key when engine is running.

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In brief
Starting engine with Start/Stop
button The electronic key must be in the
vehicle interior. Operate clutch and
brake,
automatic transmission in P or
N , do not accelerate, for diesel
engine, press the button briefly to
start preheating, move the steering
wheel slightly to release the steering
wheel lock, wait until control
indicator ! goes out and then press
button for 1 second and release when
the engine is running.
Open&Start system 3 29. Parking
■
Always apply hand brake withoutpressing release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill
slope or uphill slope. Operate foot
brake at same time to reduce
operating force.
■ Switch off the engine and ignition. Turn the ignition key to 0 and
remove or, with the vehicle
stationary, press the Start/Stop
button and open the driver's door.
Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only be
removed when the selector lever is
in the P position. If P is not engaged
or the hand brake is not applied, "P"
flashes for a few seconds in the
transmission display.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage first gear or set
the selector lever to P before
switching off the ignition. On an
uphill slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb. If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,
engage reverse gear or set the
selector
lever to P before switching
off the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle with button p on
the remote control or with the
sensor in a front door handle.
To activate the anti-theft locking
system and the anti-theft alarm
system, press button p twice or
touch the sensor in a front door
handle twice.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easy flammable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ On vehicles with manual transmission automated, control
indicator R flashes for a few
seconds after the ignition is
switched off if the hand brake has
not been applied 3 100.
■ Close windows.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switched
off 3 155.

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■ After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate
the engine briefly at a low load or
run in neutral for approx. 30
seconds before switching off in
order to protect the turbocharger.
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In brief
Notable features Seats in second row
9
Warning When the row of seats or the
backrests are being adjusted,
keep hands away from the hinge
area - risk of injury.
Moving seats
Push the release lever forward and
slide the seat row. Release the lever
and audibly engage the seats. Adjust backrests of outboard
seats
Push the release lever down, adjust
inclination, release the lever and
engage the backrest.
9
Warning Occupants may only travel on
a seat if its backrest is properly
engaged in the upright position.

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Seats in third row 9
Warning When the seats are being moved
upright or folded in, keep hands
away from hinge area.
Setting up seats
Remove floor covering
3 70 and
load compartment cover 3 69.
Push the lever forward and slide the
second row of seats forward to the
mark. Guide the seat belts through the belt
holders and insert the latch plates in
the holders.
9
Warning On version with side rails in load
compartment, follow the
descriptions
3 71. From the luggage compartment, pull
up the seat by the handle.

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In briefSwivel the seat rearward until it is
upright
and audibly engages. Support
the top of the backrest with your hand.
Preparing belt buckles for use
3 55, Load compartment cover
3 69. 9
Warning The belt must not be routed
through the belt holder when the
seat belt is in use.
Slide the second row of seats to the
required position and engage. Storing seats
Remove
the load compartment cover
3 69.
Push the lever forward and slide the
second row of seats forward to the
mark.
Press the catch to release and slide
the head restraints of the third row all
the way down.
Guide the seat belts through the belt
holders and insert the latch plates in
the holders. From the luggage compartment,
press the button on the top of the
backrest and lower the backrest.
Using the handle on the seat, pull
rearwards and upwards and then
swing the seat forwards until it is
lowered into the vehicle floor. Hold
the seat by the handle during the
entire procedure.
Retract belt buckle
3 55 and install
floor covering 3 70 and load
compartment cover 3 69.
Slide the second row of seats to the
required position and engage.

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Active head restraints on
front seats In the event of a rear-end impact, the
active head restraints tilt forwards
slightly. The head is more effectively
supported by the head restraint and
the risk of whiplash injury is reduced.
Active head restraints can be
recognised by the word
ACTIVE.
Head restraints 3 44. Trip computer
Functions:
■ Range
■ Instantaneous consumption
■ Distance
■ Average speed
■ Absolute consumption
■ Average consumption
■ Stop watch
■ Tyre pressure
Trip computer 3 102, 3 104. Check control
The check control software monitors
■ Fluid levels
■ Tyre pressure
■ Radio remote control battery
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Important exterior lighting bulbs, including cables and fuses.
Display messages 3 100.

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In brief
Rear seat audio system Twin Audio allows occupants in the
second row the choice between the
audio source played on the
infotainment system or a separate
audio source.
Rear seat audio system
3 116. Sport mode
Activate by pressing the
SPORT
button.
The Sport mode is used to make
suspension
and steering more direct.
The engine is more responsive to
throttle application. With manual
transmission automated and
automatic transmission, gear
changing is altered.
Sport mode 3 143. FlexOrganizer
The side walls contain retaining
strips, where various components
can be attached to divide the load
compartment or fasten loads.
The system consists of
■
adapters
■ variable partition net
■ mesh pockets for the side walls
■ hooks in the load compartment
FlexOrganizer 3 71.