Vehicle care187
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.
188Vehicle care
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not recovering the vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lamps, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Open&Start system 3 27.
Transmission in neutral.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
must be towed facing forwards, not faster than 80 km/h nor further than
100 km. In all other cases and when
the transmission is defective, the front axle must be raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Manual transmission automated
3 135.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and refit the cover.
Towing another vehicle
Disengage cap at bottom and remove
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 173.
Vehicle care189
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not recovering a vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye and refit the cover.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock
function. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic car washes,
select a programme that includes
waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.
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Wheels and tyresDo not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Engine compartment
Areas of the engine compartment that
are painted in the same colour as the vehicle must be looked after like any
other painted surface.
It is advisable to wash the engine
compartment before and after winter
and preserve it with wax. Protect the
alternator and brake fluid reservoir
with plastic sheets before washing
the engine.
When washing the engine with a
steam-jet cleaner, do not direct the
steam jet towards components of the
antilock brake system, air
conditioning system or the belt drive
and its components.
After an engine wash, have all engine
room components preserved
thoroughly by a workshop using
protective wax.
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Interior care Interior and upholsteryOnly clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
204Technical dataVehicle weight
Kerb weight, basic modelZafiraEngineManual transmissionManual transmission
automatedAutomatic transmissionwithout/with air conditioning
[kg]A18XER, A18XEL1503/15181503/1518–/–A17DTJ, A17DTR1600/1615–/––/–
Additional weight
EngineA18XER, A18XELA17DTJA17DTRExclusiv/Active/Active Plus [kg]1055Design, Elite [kg]231616SRi [kg]201313
Heavy accessories
AccessoriesMoon roofTowing equipmentHeadlight washer systemAdaptive forward lightingWeight [kg]351734
208Technical dataTowing hitch installation dimensions
213
Child restraint installationlocations ................................... 64
Child restraints.............................. 62
Child restraint systems ................62
Cigarette lighter ........................... 83
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems .............117
Clock ............................................ 81
Continuous damping control ......142
Control indicators.......................... 85
Control of the vehicle .................125
Controls ........................................ 78
Convex shape .............................. 37
Coolant and antifreeze ...............194
Cruise control ...................... 93, 142
Cupholders .................................. 68
Curtain airbag system .................. 62
Curve lighting.............................. 111
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............111
Declaration of conformity ............209
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......158
Diesel particle filter ..............24, 128
Door open .................................... 93
Doors ............................................ 33
Drain diesel fuel filter .................102Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 147
Driving hints ................................ 125
E Easytronic ................................... 135
Electric adjustment ......................37
Electrical system......................... 166
Electronic climate control system 120
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 132, 136
Electronic Stability Program 90, 140
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......153
Engine compartment fuse box ...168
Engine coolant ........................... 155
Engine coolant temperature ........90
Engine cooling level ..................101
Engine data ............................... 202
Engine exhaust .......................... 128
Engine identification ...................198
Engine oil ................... 154, 194, 199
Engine oil pressure ......................91
Entry lighting .............................. 115
Event data recorders ..................209
Exit lighting ................................ 115
Exterior care .............................. 189
Exterior light ................................. 93
Exterior lighting ....................12, 109
Exterior mirrors ............................. 37F
Fault ................................... 133, 137
First aid ......................................... 75
First aid kit ................................... 75
Fixed air vents ........................... 124
FlexOrganizer .............................. 23
Fog light ....................................... 93
Fog lights ................................... 163
Folding mirrors ............................. 37
Front airbag system .....................60
Front fog lights ........................... 112
Front seats.................................... 45
Fuel............................................. 145
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 146
Fuel for diesel engines ..............145
Fuel for petrol engines ...............145
Fuel gauge ................................... 85
Fuses ......................................... 166
G
Gauges ......................................... 84
General information ...................147
Glovebox ..................................... 68
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 97
H Halogen headlights ....................160
Hand brake ......................... 139, 140
215
Performance .............................. 203
Performing work ........................153
Pollen filter ................................. 124
Power outlets ............................... 82
Power windows ............................ 39
Preheating and diesel particle filter .......................................... 91
Puncture ..................................... 182
Q Quickheat ................................... 123
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 210
Radio remote control ...................26
Reading lights ............................ 115
Rear floor storage cover ..............71
Rear fog light ............................... 93
Rear fog lights ........................... 113
Rear seats .................................... 49
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 80 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 194, 199
Refuelling ................................... 145 Reversing lights .........................113
Ride control systems ..................140
Roof .............................................. 42
Roof panelling .............................. 70Roof rack ..................................... 76
Run-flat tyres ............................. 174
S Safety net .................................... 73
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 45
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................88
Seat belts ..................................... 53
Seat folding .................................. 48
Seat position ................................ 45
Seats in second row ....................19
Seats in third row .........................20
Second row seats ........................49
Selector lever ..................... 130, 135
Service ............................... 124, 193
Service display ............................ 85
Service information ....................193
Service vehicle soon .................... 89
Side airbag system ......................61
Sidelights .................................... 109
Side turn signal lights ................164
Spare wheel ............................... 184
Speedometer ............................... 84
Sport mode .................... 23, 90, 141
Starting and operating ................125
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ............126, 135
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 78
Steering wheel controls ...............78Stop watch ................................. 107
Storage ......................................... 68
Storage compartments .................68
Sunglasses storage .....................69
Sunvisor lights ........................... 115
Sun visors .................................... 41
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 85
Tail lights ................................... 163
Third row seats ............................ 51
Three-point seat belt .................... 54
Tools .......................................... 173
Top-tether child restraint systems 67
Tow bar....................................... 147 Towing ................................ 147, 187
Towing another vehicle .............188
Towing equipment .....................148
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 208
Towing the vehicle .....................187
Trailer coupling ........................... 147
Trailer stability assist .................151
Trailer towing ............................. 148
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .........129, 135
Tread depth ............................... 177
Trip computer .............................. 22