2014.5 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA battery

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Meaning of symbols:■ No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
■ Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
■ Keep the vehicle battery out of the reach of children.
■ The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn injuries.
■ See the Owner's Manual for further
information.
■ Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.Diesel fuel system
bleeding
If the tank has been run dry, the diesel fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of
40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than 5 seconds. If the engine
fails to start, seek the assistance of a workshop.Wiper blade replacement
Service setting for front windscreen wipers
Switch off the ignition but do not
remove ignition key or open driver's
door.
Within 4 seconds, push the wiper
lever down and release as soon as
the wipers are vertical.

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3. Position the sealant bottle on thebracket. Make sure that the bottle
does not fall.
4. Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.
5. Screw tyre inflation hose to valve.
6. Screw air hose onto compressor
connection.
7. Open cover of electrical connection from the left and pull
out the plug.
8. Open the rear power outlet and insert plug of tyre repair kit.
To avoid discharging the battery, we recommend running the
engine.

186Vehicle careJump startingDo not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged battery
can be started using jump leads and the battery of another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
■ Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks.
■ A discharged battery can already freeze at temperatures of 0 °C.
Defrost the frozen battery before
connecting jump leads.
■ Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery.
■ Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 Volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged
battery.
■ Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of at
least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for diesel
engines).
■ Do not disconnect the discharged battery from the vehicle.
■ Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers.
■ Do not lean over the battery during jump starting.
■ Do not allow the terminals of one lead to touch those of the other
lead.■ The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during the
jump starting process.
■ Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral, automatictransmission in P.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.

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3. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
battery as possible, however at
least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.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.

212IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 152
Active head restraints ...................44
Active head restraints on front seats ......................................... 22
Adaptive Forward Lighting ........ .................................... 24, 93, 111
Adjustable air vents ...................123
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........88
Airbag label................................... 57 Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 124
Air conditioning system .............. 118
Air intake .................................... 124
Air vents...................................... 123
Antilock brake system ................ 139
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......89
Anti-theft alarm system ........34, 102
Anti-theft locking system .............. 34
Appearance care ........................189
Apply footbrake ............................ 92
Armrest ........................................ 48
Ashtrays ....................................... 83
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................38
Automatic climate control system .................................... 119
Automatic level control ..............142Automatic light control ...............109
Automatic transmission .............129
Auxiliary heater ........................... 123
B Battery discharge protection ......116
Battery voltage ........................... 101
Board-Info-Display .......................94
Bonnet ....................................... 154
Brake and clutch fluid .................194
Brake and clutch system .............89
Brake assist ............................... 140
Brake fluid .................................. 157
Brake light switch ....................... 101
Brakes ............................... 139, 156
Breakdown.................................. 187
Bulb replacement ....................... 159
C
Capacities .................................. 206
Cargo management system ........72
Car Pass ...................................... 25
Catalytic converter .....................129
Central locking system ................30
Centre console lighting ..............115
Changing tyre and wheel size ...178
Charging system .......................... 88
Check control ............................... 22
Child locks ................................... 33

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Trip computer in Board-Info-Display ................................... 103
Trip computer in Graphic-Info- Display or Colour-Info-Display 105
Triple-Info-Display .......................94
Trip odometer .............................. 84
Turn and lane-change signals ...112
Turn signal ................................... 88
Tyre chains ................................ 178
Tyre designations ......................174
Tyre pressure ....................102, 175
Tyre pressure monitoring system ........................ 23, 91, 176
Tyre pressures ................... 107, 206
Tyre repair kit ............................. 179
Tyres .......................................... 173
U Ultrasonic parking assist .............. 90
Underseat storage .......................69
Upholstery .................................. 191
Upshift .......................................... 90
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 157
Vehicle checks............................ 153
Vehicle data ................................ 199
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 209Vehicle dimensions .................... 205
Vehicle Identification Number ....197
Vehicle jack ................................ 173
Vehicle messages .....................101
Vehicle security ............................ 34
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 152
Vehicle tools ............................... 173
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 204
Ventilation ................................... 117
W
Warning chimes .........................101
Warning lights ............................... 84
Warning triangle .......................... 75
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 156
Washer fluid level ......................103
Wheel changing .........................182
Wheel covers ............................. 178
Wheels and tyres .......................173
Windows ....................................... 39
Windscreen................................... 39
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........79
Winter mode ................................ 90
Winter tyres ............................... 173
Wiper blade replacement ..........158X
Xenon headlights .......................162