2009 OPEL ZAFIRA brake sensor

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

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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.

Instruments and controls
89
Flashes with switched on
ignition
Fault in the electronic immobiliser
system.
The engine cannot be started
3 38.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminated
Illuminates when the hand brake is
released if the brake/clutch fluid level
is too low 3 158. 9
Warning Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the hand brake is
applied
3 141.
Flashes
On vehicle with automated manual
transmission, flashes for a few
seconds

when the ignition is switched
off if the hand brake is not applied. On vehicles with automated manual
transmission, flashes when the
driver's door is opened if no gear is
engaged and the hand brake is not
applied.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u
illuminates red.
Illuminates

for a few seconds after the
ignition is turned on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator goes out.
If the control indicator does not go out
after a few seconds, or if it illuminates
while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Anti-lock Braking System 3 140.
Sport mode
1 illuminates yellow.
The symbol is illuminated when Sport
mode is on 3 134, 3 138. Winter mode
T
illuminates yellow.
The symbol is illuminated when
Winter mode is on 3 134, 3 138.
Ultrasonic parking assist
r illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminated
Fault
in system. Have the cause of the
fault remedied by a workshop.
Flashes
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow.
or
Interference due to external sources
of ultra sound. Once the source of
interference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Ultrasonic parking sensors 3 145.
Electronic Stability
Program
v flashes or illuminates yellow.

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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.

Driving and operating
145
Reduction
With cruise control active, hold down
button g
or briefly press it repeatedly:
speed is reduced continuously or in
small increments.
When button g is released the current
speed is stored and maintained.
Deactivation
Briefly press the § button: cruise
control is deactivated.
Automatic deactivation:
■ Vehicle speed below approx. 30 km/h
■ The brake pedal is depressed
■ The clutch pedal is depressed
■ Selector lever in N. Object detection
systems
Parking assist Parking assist makes parking easier
by measuring the distance between
the vehicle and obstacles. It is the
driver, however, who maintains full
responsibility for parking.
The
system consists of four ultrasonic
parking sensors bumper mounted.
Control indicator r 3 89.
Note
Attached parts in the detection area
cause system malfunction.
Activation When reverse gear is engaged, the
system switches itself on
automatically.

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Vehicle care
No. Circuit
27
Heating, air conditioning
system, air quality sensor
28 –
29 Power steering
30 Engine electronics
31 Rear window wiper
32 Brake light switch
33 Headlight range adjustment,
light switch, clutch switch,
instrument, driver's door
module
34 Steering column control unit
35 Infotainment system
36 Cigarette lighter, front power
outlet Fuse assignments in
conjunction with load
compartment
fuse box version B
No. Circuit
1
ABS
2 ABS
3 Interior fan electronic climate
control
4 Interior fan heating and air
conditioning system
5 Radiator fan
6 Radiator fan
7 Windscreen washer system
8 Horn
9 Headlamp washer system
10 Emergency unlocking of central
locking system
11 –
12 – No. Circuit
13
Fog light
14 Windscreen wipers
15 Windscreen wipers
16 Control module electronics,
Open&Start system, ABS,
brake light switch
17 Diesel fuel filter heating
18 Starter
19 Transmission electronics
20 Air conditioning system
21 Engine electronics
22 Engine electronics
23 Adaptive Forward Lighting,
headlight range adjustment
24 Fuel pump
25 Transmission electronics
26 Engine electronics
27 Power steering

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Index
A
Accessories and vehicle
modifications .......................... 154
Active head restraints on front seats .........................................
23
Adaptive Forward Lighting ........ .................................... 25, 92, 110
Additional servicing .................... 204
Adjustable air vents ...................124
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........87
Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 126
Air conditioning system .............. 119
Air intake .................................... 125
Air quality sensor ........................121
Antilock brake system ................ 140
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....... 89
Anti-theft alarm system ........ 36, 101
Anti-theft locking system .............. 36
Apply footbrake ............................ 92
Armrest ........................................ 49
Ashtrays ....................................... 82
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................40
Automatic climate control system .................................... 120
Automatic level control ..............144
Automatic light control ...............108
Automatic transmission .............131 Auxiliary devices
........................116
Auxiliary heater ........................... 124
B
Battery ....................................... 158
Battery discharge protection ......114
Battery voltage ...........................
100
Board-Info-Display .......................93
Bonnet ....................................... 155
Brake and clutch system ............. 89
Brake assist ............................... 142
Brake fluid .................................. 158
Brake light switch ....................... 101
Brakes ............................... 140, 158
Bulb replacement ....................... 160
C
Capacities .................................. 219
Cargo management system ........71
Car Pass ...................................... 27
Catalytic converter .....................130
Central locking system ................32
Centre console lighting ..............114
Changing tyre and wheel size ...178
Charging system .......................... 88
Check control ............................... 23
Child locks ................................... 35
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 63