2009 OPEL ZAFIRA brake light

In brief
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Instrument panel overview
1 Light switch ........................ 108
Instrument illumination .......113
Rear fog light
....................... 112
Front fog lights ...................111
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 109
2 Side air vents ...................... 124
3 Turn signals, headlight
flash, low beam and high
beam .................................. 111
Exit lighting .......................... 114
Parking light ........................ 112
Cruise control ....................... 93
4 Remote control on
steering wheel ......................77
5 Horn ...................................... 78
Driver's airbag ....................... 58
6 Instruments .......................... 83
7 Windscreen wipers,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system .................................. 78
8 Centre air vents ................... 124 9
Left heated seat ....................49
Deflation detection system ..177
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
................................. 176
Ultrasonic parking sensors ... 89
Hazard warning flashers .....111
Central locking system ..........32
Sport mode ........................... 89
Right heated seat ..................49
Fuel selector ........................ 84
10 Info-Display ........................... 93
Trip computer ...................... 102
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 121
11 Front passenger airbag .........58
12 Glovebox .............................. 67
13 Infotainment system ............115
14 Climate control system ........ 118
15 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 136
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 136
Automatic transmission .......131
16 Ashtray .................................. 82
17 Start/Stop button ..................29
18 Accelerator pedal ................127 19
Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock .............128
Sensor panel for
emergency operation of
Open&Start system ...............29
20 Brake pedal ......................... 140
21 Clutch pedal ........................ 127
22 Steering wheel adjustment ...77
23 Bonnet release lever ...........155

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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Instruments and controls 9
Danger If a child restraint system is fitted
and the control indicator is not
illuminated while driving, the front
and side airbag for the front
passenger seat are not
deactivated.
Flashes
Fault in system or child restraint
system with transponders defective
or improperly fitted
3 61.9
Danger Flashing of the control indicator
while driving indicates a fault.
Have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop
immediately.
Child restraint system with
transponders
3 65.
Charging system
p illuminates red. It illuminates when the ignition is
switched
on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not
charging. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. In diesel engines, power
to the brake servo unit may be cut.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
It illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Immediately seek the
assistance of a workshop. Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
throttle until the flashing stops. Seek
the immediate assistance of
a workshop.
Service vehicle soon
A
illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in engine or transmission
electronics. The electronics switch to
an emergency running programme.
Fuel consumption may be increased
and the vehicle handling may be
impaired.
If
the fault persists after restarting the
vehicle, consult a workshop.
Illuminates together with InSP4
in the service display
Seek the assistance of a workshop for
draining the diesel fuel filter.

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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
Always day design: black or coloured
text on light background.
Always night design: white or
coloured text on dark background.
Selection is indicated by a o in front
of the menu item.
Ignition logic
See infotainment system manual. Vehicle messages
Messages are given via the
instrument panel display or as
warning and signal buzzers. Check
control messages appear on the
Info-Display. Some appear in an
abbreviated form. Confirm warning
messages 3 93, 3 96.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or
whilst driving
■
If the electronic key is not presentor is not recognised.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If a door or the tailgate is not fully closed when starting off.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with the hand brake applied.
■ If the speed programmed at the factory is exceeded.
■ If the vehicle has automated manual transmission and the
driver's door is opened when the engine is running, a gear is
engaged and the foot brake is not
depressed.
When the vehicle is parked and
the driver's door is opened ■
When the key is in the ignition switch.
■ With exterior lights on.
■ With Open&Start system and automatic transmission, if the
selector lever is not in P.
■ For automated manual transmission, if the hand brake is
not applied and no gear is engaged
when the engine is switched off.
Battery voltage
Low battery voltage in remote control
or electronic key. On vehicles without
check control, the message InSP3
appears in the instrument panel
display. Replace the battery 3 28,
3 29.

Instruments and controls
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Brake light switch
Brake light does not come on during
braking. Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by
a workshop.
Engine cooling level Low fluid level in engine cooling
system. Check coolant immediately
3 157. Drain diesel fuel filter
If
there is water in the diesel fuel filter,
the message InSP4 appears in the
instrument panel. Consult
a workshop.
Lighting
Important exterior lighting lamps,
including cables and fuses, are
monitored. In trailer mode, trailer
lighting is also monitored. Trailers
with LED lighting must have an
adapter that enables lamp monitoring
as with conventional bulbs. The failed lighting will be indicated in
the information display or the
message InSP2 will appear in the
instrument panel display.
Anti-theft alarm system
System fault in anti-theft alarm
system. Have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.
Tyre pressure On vehicles with tyre pressure
monitoring

system, if there is low tyre
pressure, information on which tyre to
check appears on the display.