2009 OPEL ZAFIRA ESP

Introduction 3
Vehicle specific data
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Introduction
Your vehicle is a designed
combination
of advanced technology,
safety, environmental friendliness
and economy.
This Owner’s Manual provides you
with all the necessary information to
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of accident
and injury which may result from
improper use of the vehicle.
You must always comply with the
specific laws and regulations of the
country that you are in. These laws
may differ from the information in this
Owner’s Manual. When this Owner’s Manual refers to
a
workshop visit, we recommend your
Opel Service Partner.
All Opel Service Partners provide
first-class service at reasonable
prices. Experienced mechanics
trained by Opel work according to
specific Opel instructions.
The customer literature pack should
always be kept ready to hand in the
vehicle glovebox.
Using this manual
■ The "In brief" section will give you an initial overview.
■ The table of contents at the beginning of this manual and within
each chapter shows where the
information is located.
■ The index will enable you to search for specific information.
■ Yellow arrows in the illustrations serve as points of reference or
indicate some action to be
performed. ■ Black arrows in the illustrations
indicate a reaction or a second
action to be performed.
■
This Owner’s Manual depicts left-hand drive vehicles. Operation is
similar for right-hand drive vehicles.
■ The Owner’s Manual uses the factory engine designations. The
corresponding sales designations
can be found in the chapter
"Technical data".
■ Directional data, e.g. left or right, or front or back, always relate to the
direction of travel.
■ Depending on the model variant, country variant, integrated special
equipment and accessories, the
scope of equipment of your vehicle
can differ from the descriptions in
these Owner’s Manual.

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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.

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Instruments and controls
It illuminates for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on.
Flashing during driving
The system has kicked in. Engine
output may be reduced and the
vehicle may be braked automatically
to a small degree 3 142.
Illuminates while driving
The system is switched off or a fault
is present. Continued driving is
possible. Driving stability, however,
may deteriorate depending on road
surface conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
ESP® Plus
3 142.
Engine coolant
temperature
W illuminates red.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level immediately
3 157.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult
a workshop.
Preheating and diesel
particle filter
!
illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminated
Preheating activated. Only activates
when outside temperature is low.
Flashes
( in
vehicles fitted with a diesel particle
filter).
Control indicator ! flashes if the filter
requires cleaning and previous
driving conditions did not permit
automatic cleaning. Continue driving
and if possible do not allow engine
speed to drop below 2000 rpm. The control indicator
! goes off as
soon
as the self-cleaning operation is
complete.
Diesel particle filter 3 129.
Deflation detection system
and tyre pressure
monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes red or yellow.
Control indicator lights red
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure. A maximum
speed of 80 km/h is permitted for run-
flat tyres 3 174.
Control indicator lights yellow
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e. g. spare
wheel). Consult a workshop.
Flashes
Flashes three times to indicate
system initialisation.
Deflation detection system 3 177,
tyre pressure monitoring system
3 176.

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Instruments and controls
When operating with natural gas, the
system automatically switches over to
petrol operation 3 84.
Open&Start system
0 illuminates or flashes yellow.
Flashes
The electronic key is no more within
the reception range of the vehicle
interior. The engine cannot be
started. Hold the Start/Stop button
depressed a bit longer to switch off
the ignition.
or
Failure of the electronic key.
Operation is yet only possible via
emergency operation.
Illuminated
Fault in system. Try to operate with
the spare key, the remote control or
through emergency operation. Hold
the Start/Stop button depressed a bit
longer to switch off the ignition. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
or The steering wheel lock is still
engaged. Move the steering wheel
slightly and press the
Start/Stop
button.
Open&Start System 3 29.
Apply footbrake
j illuminates yellow.
The
engine with manual transmission
automated can only be started if the
foot brake is depressed. If the foot
brake is not depressed, the control
indicator illuminates 3 137.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the exterior lights
are on 3 108.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and
during headlamp flash 3 109. Adaptive forward lighting
B
illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminated
Fault in system.
If the swivelling device for curve
lighting fails, the corresponding
dipped
beam lamp is deactivated and
the fog lamp is switched on.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System switched to symmetrical
dipped beam.
Control indicator B flashes for
approximately 4 seconds after the
ignition is switched on as a reminder
that the system has been switched
3 109.
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
3 110.
Fog light
> illuminates green.
Illuminated when the fog lamps are on
3 111.

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Instruments and controls
Reduce speed and check tyre
pressure at the next opportunity. Tyre
pressure monitoring system 3 176.
Check tyre pressure 3 175, 3 220.If there is a considerable loss of
pressure, a corresponding message
appears indicating the tyre.
Steer out of flow of traffic as quickly
as possible without endangering
other vehicles. Stop and check the
tyres. Mount the spare wheel
3 182.
If run-flat tyres are fitted, maximum
speed is 80 km/h. Information
3 174. Tyre pressure monitoring
system 3 176. Washer fluid level
Low washer fluid level. Top up
washer fluid
3 158. Trip computer
Trip computer in Board-
Info-Display
Access the data by pressing the
BC
button on the infotainment system or
the
left adjuster wheel on the steering
wheel.
Some information appears in the
display in an abbreviated form.
Once an audio function has been
selected, the lower row of the trip
computer function is displayed
furthermore.

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Lighting
Rear fog lights The rear fog light can only be
switched on when both the ignition
and headlights or parking lights (with
front fog lights) are on.
Operated with the r button.
The vehicle rear fog light is
deactivated when towing. Parking lights
When parked, the parking lights on
one side can be activated:
1. Set light switch to 7 or AUTO .
2.
Ignition off.
3. Move turn signal lever all the way up (right parking lights) or down
(left parking lights).
Confirmed by a signal and the
corresponding turn signal control
indicator.
To switch it off, switch on the ignition
or move the turn signal lever in the
opposite direction. Reversing lights
The reversing lights come on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The

inside of the light covers may mist
up briefly in poor, wet and cold
weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help, switch on the
headlights.

Climate control
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Individual menu items are marked by
turning the centre control and
selected by pressing it.
To
exit a menu, turn the centre control
until Return or Main appear and
select.
Air distribution
Turn the centre control. The Air
distribut. menu is activated, showing
the possible air distribution settings:
Top = to windscreen and front door windows.
Centre = to vehicle occupants.
Bottom = to foot well.
The Air distribut. menu can also be
called up via the Climate menu.
Return to automatic air distribution:
Deactivate corresponding setting or
press button AUTO. Cooling
In the Climate menu, select menu
item AC and activate or deactivate
cooling.
The air condition system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) when outside
temperature

is above a specific level.
Therefore condensation may form
and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch the cooling system off to save
fuel, Eco appears in the display. Fan regulation in automatic
mode
Fan

regulation in automatic mode can
be adapted.
Select menu item Automatic blower
from the Climate menu and select the
desired fan regulation.
Automatic air recirculation The automatic air recirculation
system has an air quality sensor
which can switch automatically to
recirculation.

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Climate control
Air conditioning regular
operation
In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, cooling must
be operated for a few minutes once
a month, irrespective of the weather
and time of year. Operation with
cooling is not possible when outside
temperature is low.
Service
For
optimal cooling performance, it is
recommended that the climate control
system be checked annually, starting
three years after initial vehicle
registration.
■ Functionality and pressure test
■ Heating functionality
■ Leakage check
■ Check of drive belts
■ Cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage
■ Performance check