2009 OPEL ZAFIRA automatic transmission

Driving and operating
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If the Winter programme is activated,
T is illuminated.
Starting the engine
Depress the foot brake when starting
the engine. If the foot brake is not
depressed, j illuminates in the
instrument, "N" flashes in the
transmission display and the engine
cannot be started.
Starting is not possible if all brake
lights fail.
When
the foot brake is depressed, the
transmission automatically shifts to
N upon start. There may be a slight
delay. Selector lever
Always move the selector lever in the
appropriate direction as far as it will
go. Upon release, it automatically
returns to the centre position.
N
= Neutral.
A = Switch between automatic and
manual mode. The
transmission display shows A
or M.
R = Reverse gear. Engage only
when vehicle is stationary.
+ = Shift to a higher gear.
- = Shift to a lower gear. Starting off
Depress
the foot brake and move the
selector lever to A, + or -. The
transmission is in automatic mode
and first gear is engaged. If R is
selected, reverse gear is engaged.
The vehicle starts to move when the
brake is released.
To start off without depressing the
foot brake, accelerate immediately
after engaging a gear.
If neither the accelerator nor the
brake pedal are depressed, no gear
is engaged and A or R flashes for
a brief time in the display.
Stopping the vehicle
In A, first gear is engaged and the
clutch is released when the vehicle is
stopped. In R , reverse gear remains
engaged.
Engine braking
Automatic mode
When driving downhill, the manual
transmission automated does not
shift into higher gears until a fairly

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Driving and operating
high engine speed has been reached.
It shifts down in good time when
braking.
Manual mode
To utilise the engine braking effect,
select
a lower gear in good time when
driving downhill.
Rocking the vehicle
Rocking the vehicle is only
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud or snow. Move the selector
lever between R and A in a repeat
pattern. Do not race the engine and
avoid sudden acceleration.
Parking
Apply the hand brake. The most
recently engaged gear (see
transmission display) remains
engaged. With N, no gear is engaged.
When the ignition is switched off the
transmission no longer responds to
movement of the selector lever. Manual mode
If a higher gear is selected when the
engine speed is too low, or a lower
gear when the speed is too high, the
shift is not executed. This prevents
the engine from running at too low or
too high an engine speed.
If engine speed is too low, the
transmission automatically shifts to
a lower gear.
If engine speed is too high, the
transmission
only switches to a higher
gear via kickdown.
When + or - is selected in automatic
mode, the transmission switches to
manual mode and shifts accordingly.
Electronic driving
programmes
■ Following a cold start, the operating
temperature programme increases
engine speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature. ■ The adaptive programme tailors
gearshifting to the driving
conditions, e.g. greater load or
gradients.
■ When Sport
mode is engaged, shift
times are reduced and the
transmission shifts at higher engine
speeds (unless cruise control is
on). Sport mode 3 143.
Winter programme T Activate the Winter programme if you
have problems starting off on
a slippery road surface.

Driving and operating
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Activation
Press the T button. The transmission
switches to automatic mode. The
vehicle starts off in 2nd gear. Sport
mode is deactivated.
Deactivation
The Winter programme is switched off
by:
■ pressing the T button again
■ turning off the ignition,
■ switching to manual mode (when switched back to automatic mode,
the Winter programme is again
active)
■ when clutch temperature is too high Kickdown
If the accelerator pedal is pressed
past the pressure point, the
transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on engine speed.
Fault
To prevent damage to the manual
transmission

automated, the clutch is
engaged automatically at high clutch
temperatures.
A illuminates in the event of a fault.
Continued driving is possible. Manual
mode cannot be used for shifting. If F appears in the transmission
display, continued driving is not
possible.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Interruption of power
supply
The clutch is not disengaged if there
is an interruption of the power supply
when a gear is engaged. The vehicle
cannot move.
If the battery is discharged, start the
vehicle using jump leads 3 185.
If the cause of the fault is not
a discharged battery, seek the
assistance of a workshop.

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Driving and operating
Automatic level control The rear level of the vehicle is
automatically adjusted to the load
conditions while driving. Suspension
and ground clearance are increased,
which improves driving conditions.
The automatic level control is
activated after the vehicle has been
driven for some distance, depending
on the vehicle loading and the road
conditions.
Do
not use full payload in the event of
a fault. Have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop. Cruise control
The cruise control can store and
maintain

speeds of approx. 30 to 200
km/h. Deviations from the stored
speeds may occur when driving uphill
or downhill.
For safety reasons the cruise control
cannot be activated until the foot
brake has been operated once. Do not use the cruise control if it is not
advisable to maintain a constant
speed. With automatic transmission or
manual
transmission automated, only
activate cruise control in automatic
mode.
Control indicator m 3 93.
Activation
Briefly press the m button: the current
speed is stored and maintained.
Vehicle speed can be increased by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
When the accelerator pedal is
released, the previously stored speed
is resumed.
The speed is saved until the ignition
is switched off.
To resume the saved speed, briefly
press the g button at a speed above
30 km/h.
Increase
With cruise control active, hold down
button m or briefly press it repeatedly:
speed is increased continuously or in
small increments.
When button m is released the
current speed is stored and
maintained.

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Vehicle care
■ Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery.
■ Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 volts). Its capacity
(Ah) must not be much less than
that of the discharged battery.
■ Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of at
least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for diesel
engines).
■ Do not disconnect the discharged battery from the vehicle.
■ Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
■ Do not lean over the battery during jump starting.
■ Do not allow the terminals of one lead to touch those of the other
lead.
■ The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during the
jump starting process.
■ Apply the handbrake, transmission in neutral, automatic transmission
in P. Lead connection order:
1.
Connect the red lead to thepositive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as
far away from the discharged
battery as possible. Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine:
1.

Start the engine of the vehicleproviding the jump.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than 15
seconds at an interval of 1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.
4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.

Vehicle care
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Towing
Towing the vehicle Version with cover strip: Disengage
strip at bottom, slide to side and
remove.
Version with cover cap: Disengage
cap at bottom and remove
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools
3 173. Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach
a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not recovering the vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
column lock and to permit operation
of brake lamps, horn and windscreen
wipers.
Open&Start system 3 29.
Transmission in neutral. Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably

more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes
from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
must be towed facing forwards, not
faster than 80 km/h and further than
100 km. Otherwise or if the
transmission is defective, the front
axle must be raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Manual transmission automated
3 136.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
clockwise and refit the cover.

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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.

Technical data
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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.