2009 OPEL ZAFIRA ignition

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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Service and maintenance
Service and
maintenance
General information ...................192
Scheduled maintenance ............194
Recommended
fluids, lubricants
and parts .................................... 204 General information
Service information
In order to ensure economical and
safe vehicle operation and to
maintain the value of your vehicle, it
is of vital importance that all
maintenance

work is carried out at the
proper intervals as specified.
European service intervals
Due every 30,000 km or 1 year,
whichever occurs first.
International service intervals
Due every 15,000 km or 1 year,
whichever occurs first.
Confirmations
Confirmation of service is recorded in
the Service and Warranty Booklet.
The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the
servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.
Fixed service interval
When
service is due, InSP appears in
the odometer display for
approximately 10 seconds when the
ignition is switched on. Have the next
service performed by a workshop
within one week or 500 km
(whichever occurs first).
Flexible service interval
The length of the service intervals is
based on several parameters
stemming from usage. For this
reason, various engine-specific data
is continually gathered and is used to
calculate the remaining distance until
the next service.
If the remaining distance is less than
1500 km, InSP is displayed with
a remaining distance of 1000 km
when the ignition is switched on and
off. If less than 1000 km remains,
InSP is displayed for several
seconds. Have the next service

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performed by a workshop within one
week or 500 km (whichever occurs
first).
Display of remaining distance: 1.
Switch off ignition.
2. Briefly press the trip odometer reset button. The odometer
reading is shown.
3. Press and hold the reset button for about 2 seconds. InSP and the
remaining distance are displayed.

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Service and maintenance
Scheduled
maintenance Service schedules
European service schedule
The european schedule is valid for the following countries:
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
For all other countries the international schedule is valid.
Service operations by year
1)
km ( x 1000) 1) 1
30 2
60 3
90 4
120 5
150
Check visually control unit, lighting unit and signalling equipment as well as airbag,
check steering and ignition lock X X X X X
Replace batteries for remote control (Do not forget the second key) Every 2 years
Check and correct windscreen wipers, screen wiper system, and headlamp washer
system X X X X X
1)
Whichever occurs first.

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Service and maintenanceService operations by year
1)
km ( x 1000) 1) 1
30 2
60 3
90 4
120 5
150
Undo wheel fastening (take care if tyre pressure monitoring system is present) and
tighten to torque: 110 Nm.
The wheel bolt taper should be greased or oiled lightly during assembly.
Check tyre condition. Check/correct tyre pressure (including spare wheel)
With tyre repair system - check completeness and expiry date of kit. Replace sealant
bottle every 4 years. X X
+
Annual service check if annual mileage exceeds 20 000 km
Visually inspect first-aid kit, (presence in designated stowage compartment,
completeness and expiry date), lashing eyes and warning triangle Every 2 years
Check/correct headlamp adjustment (including auxiliary headlamps) X X
Grease door hinges, door stop, lock cylinder, striker plate, bonnet lock, tailgate hinges,
wipe door stop check strap clean before greasing X X
Test drive, final inspection (check steering and ignition locks, instruments and indicator
lamps,
entire brake system, steering, air conditioning, engine, body and running gear),
reset service interval display with TECH 2) X X X X X
+: Additional operations.
o: Under extreme operating conditions and if required by country-specific conditions, the intervals are reduced.

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International service schedule
The international service schedule is valid for the countries which are not listed at the European service schedule. Service operations by year
3)
km ( x 1000) 1) 1
15 2
30 3
45 4
60 5
75
Check visually control unit, lighting unit and signalling equipment as well as airbag,
check steering and ignition lock X X X X X
Replace batteries for remote control (Do not forget the second key) Every 2 years
Check and correct windscreen wipers, screen wiper system, and headlamp washer
system X X X X X
Check coolant level, anti-freeze (pale orange)
4)
, correct
Note freeze protection temperature in the Service and Warranty Booklet (confirmation
fields) X X X X X
Check for leaks and correct seating of the coolant hoses X X X X X
Check brake fluid level
4)
, correct X X X
Check battery terminals are firmly located, check battery eye X X X X X
Vehicle system check with TECH2 X X X X X
3)
Whichever occurs first.
1) Whichever occurs first.
4) In case of too high consumption / leakage, perform additional work with customer's agreement.

Service and maintenance
203Service operations by year
3)
km ( x 1000) 1) 1
15 2
30 3
45 4
60 5
75
Grease door hinges, door stop, lock cylinder, striker plate, bonnet lock, tailgate hinges,
wipe door stop check strap clean before greasing X X
Test drive, final inspection (check steering and ignition locks, instruments and indicator
lamps,
entire brake system, steering, air conditioning, engine, body and running gear),
reset service interval display with TECH 2) X X X X X
+: Additional operations.
o: Under extreme operating conditions and if required by country-specific conditions, the intervals are reduced.

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Hill start assist ...........................
142
Horn ....................................... 14, 78
I
Identification plate .....................208
Ignition switch positions .............128
Immobiliser .................................. 38
Instrument cluster ........................ 83
Instrument panel illumination .....167
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 113
Instrument panel overview
........... 11
Interactive driving system ...........143
Interactive Driving System, Continuous Damping Control,
SPORT-mode ........................... 91
Interior care ............................... 191
Interior lights ...................... 113, 166
Interruption of power supply .....
........................................ 135, 139
Introduction .................................... 3
Isofix child restraint systems ........ 65
J
Jump starting ............................. 185
K
Keys ............................................. 27 L
Lashing eyes
............................... 70
Lighting ...................................... 101
Light switch ................................ 108
Load compartment ................35, 69
Load compartment cover .............69
Load compartment fuse box ......171
Loading information .....................75
Load rails and hooks ...................70
Low engine oil level .....................91
Low fuel ....................................... 91
M
Malfunction indicator light ............88
Manual anti-dazzle ......................40
Manual mode .....................133, 138
Manual transmission
.................. 136
Manual transmission automated 136
Manual windows ..........................41
Memorised settings ......................29
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................112
Mobile phones and CB radio equipment .............................. 116
Moonroof ..................................... 43
N
Natural gas operation ..................26
New vehicle running-in ..............127
Number plate light .....................165 O
Odometer .....................................
83
Open&Start system ............... 29, 92
Operation ................................... 115
Outside temperature ....................80
Overrun cut-off ........................... 129
P
Parking ................................ 18, 129
Parking assist ............................ 145
Parking brake ............................ 141
Parking lights ............................. 112
Performance .............................. 212
Performing work ........................155
Pollen filter ................................. 125
Power outlets ............................... 81
Power windows ............................ 41
Preheating and diesel particle filter .......................................... 90
Q
Quickheat................................... 124
R
Radio reception ......................... 115
Radio remote control ...................28
Reading lights ............................ 114
Rear floor storage cover ..............70
Rear fog light ............................... 93
Rear fog lights ........................... 112