2009 OPEL ZAFIRA headlamp

In brief
15
Windscreen and headlamp
washer systems Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlamp washer
system 3 78, Washer fluid 3 158. Rear window wiper and washer
system
Wipers on = push lever
Wipers off = push lever again
Wash = push lever and hold
Rear window wipers and washer
system 3 79, Wiper blade
replacement
3 159, Washer fluid
3 158. Climate control
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
Heating is operated by pressing the
Ü button.
Heated rear window
3 42.

Instruments and controls
79
Automatic wiping with rain sensor $
=
Automatic wiping with rain
sensor
The rain sensor detects the amount of
water on the windscreen and
automatically
regulates the frequency
of the windscreen wipers. Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Windscreen washer Pull lever. Wiper fluid is sprayed on
the windscreen and the wipers swipe
for a few strokes.
If

the lights are on, washer fluid is also
sprayed on the headlamps. The
headlamp washer system is then
inoperable for 2 minutes.
Rear window wiper/washer Push lever forwards. The rear window
wiper

swipes in interval mode. Switch
off by pushing lever forwards again.
If the lever is held forwards, washer
fluid is sprayed on the rear window.

92
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.

110
Lighting
Vehicles with halogen headlight
system
Have the headlights adjusted by
a workshop.
Vehicles with adaptive forward
lighting Adapting the aim of tne headlight
beam:
1.
Pull lever and hold.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. An acoustic signal sounds after approx. 3 seconds.
Control indicator B 3 92. Daytime running lights
With the ignition on and the light
switch set to 7 or AUTO, the parking
lights are switched on. When the
engine is running, headlights
illuminate.
On vehicle without automatic light
control, 9

must be switched on when
it gets dark for illumination of the
intrument panel.
The daytime running lights switch off
when the ignition is switched off.
Adaptive forward lighting
Adaptive forward lighting with Bi-
Xenon headlamps improves lighting
in curves and increases headlight
range. Curve lighting
The light beam pivots based on
steering wheel position and speed.
Motorway lighting
At higher speeds and continuous
straight ahead travel, the beam
automatically raises slightly, thereby
increasing headlight range.
Control indicator
B 3 92.

Vehicle care
155
■ Check the engine oil level.
■ Check the coolant level.
■ Fit the number plate if necessary.
End-of-life vehicle
recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our
website www.opel.com. Only entrust
this work to an authorised recycling
centre. Vehicle checks
Performing work
9
Warning Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating

even if the ignition is off. 9
Danger The ignition system and Xenon
headlamps use extremely high
voltage. Do not touch.
The caps for topping up the engine oil,
the

coolant, the washing fluid and the
oil dipstick handle are yellow for ease
of identification.
Bonnet
Opening

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Vehicle care
Wiper blade on the rear window Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade
as shown in illustration and remove. Bulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and switch off
the
relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do
not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement. The bulbs of the front outer lamps are
replaced through openings in the
front wheel housing: turn wheels in
the way that gains access, release
catch and remove cover. To replace bulbs on the right side of
the engine compartment, detach the
air hose from the air filter. On the left
side, detach the plug to the fuse box.
Halogen headlights
Headlamps have separate systems
for

high beam 1 (inner bulbs) and low
beam 2 (outer bulbs).
Low beam 1. Replace bulbs through the opening in the wheel housing.

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Vehicle care
4. Disengage spring clip from retainer by pressing forward and
then swing downward.
5.
Withdraw bulb from reflectorhousing.
6. When installing the new bulb, insert lugs in the reflector
recesses and engage the spring
clip.
7. Install the wiring connector onto bulb.
8. Install protective cover.
Parking lights 1. Access to the bulbs is through the engine compartment. 2. Remove protective cover
1. 3. Withdraw parking lamp bulb
holder from reflector. 4. Remove bulb from socket and
renew bulb.
5.

Insert holder in reflector. Installthe headlamp protective cover.
Front turn signal 1. Replace bulbs through the opening in the wheel housing.

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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