2014.5 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA trailer

88Instruments and controlsTurn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates The control indicator illuminates
briefly when the parking lights are
switched on. Parking lights 3 113.
Flashes
The control indicator flashes if a turn
signal or the hazard warning flashers
are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a direction
indicator lamp or associated fuse,
failure of direction indicator lamp on
trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 159. Fuses
3 166.
Turn signals 3 112.
Seat belt reminder X illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
After the ignition is switched on until
the seat belt is fastened.Flashes
After starting off until the seat belt is
fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 54.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the belt
tensioner or the airbag system. The
systems may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt tensioners or
airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Airbag system, belt tensioners 3 57,
3 53.
Charging system p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunning
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.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.

102Instruments and controlsDrain 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 lights, including cables and fuses, are monitored. In
trailer mode, trailer lighting is also
monitored. Trailers with LED lighting
must have an adapter that enables
light 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 which tyre to
check appears on the display.
Reduce speed and check tyre
pressure at the next opportunity. Tyre
pressure monitoring system 3 176.
Check tyre pressure 3 175, 3 206.
If there is a considerable loss of
pressure, a corresponding message
appears indicating the tyre.
Steer out of flow of traffic as quickly as possible without endangering
other vehicles. Stop and check the
tyres. Mount the spare wheel 3 182.
If run-flat tyres are fitted, maximum
speed is 80 km/h. Information 3 174.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 176.

Driving and operating125Driving and operatingDriving hints............................... 125
Starting and operating ...............125
Engine exhaust .......................... 128
Automatic transmission .............. 129
Manual transmission ..................134
Manual transmission automa‐
ted .............................................. 135
Brakes ........................................ 139
Ride control systems .................140
Cruise control ............................. 142
Object detection systems ........... 143
Fuel ............................................ 145
Trailer hitch ................................ 147Driving hints
Control of the vehicleNever coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others.
Pedals To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period fuel and
engine oil consumption may be
higher and the cleaning process of the diesel particle filter may take
place more often. Diesel particle filter 3 128.

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For the values specific to your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.
General information The official fuel consumption and
specific CO 2 emission figures quoted
relate to the EU base model with
standard equipment.
Fuel consumption data and CO 2
emission data are determined
according to regulation
R (EC) No. 715/2007 (in the latest
applicable version), taking into
consideration the vehicle weight in
running order, as specified by the
regulation.
The figures are provided only for the
purpose of comparison between
different vehicle variants and must
not be taken as a guarantee for the
actual fuel consumption of a
particular vehicle. Additional
equipment may result in slightly
higher results than the stated
consumption and CO 2 figures.Furthermore, fuel consumption is
dependent on personal driving style
as well as road and traffic conditions.
Natural gas
The fuel consumption information
was obtained using reference fuel
G20 (methane proportion
99 - 100 mol%) under prescribed
driving conditions. When using
natural gas with a lower proportion of
methane, the fuel consumption can
differ from the specified values.Trailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye.
If this is the case, use the coupling ball
bar for towing. Always keep the
coupling ball bar in the vehicle.
Installation dimensions of factory-
fitted towing equipment 3 208.
Driving characteristics and towing tips Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the
coupling ball, is being used to reduce snaking movements.

148Driving and operating
For trailers with low driving stability
and trailers with a permitted gross
vehicle weight of more than 1300 kg a speed of 80 km/h must not be
exceeded; the use of a stabiliser is
recommended.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 206.
Trailer towing Trailer loads
The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is
the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12 %
The permitted trailer load applies up to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sea
level. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross
train weight also decreases by 10 %
for every 1000 metres of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than 8 %, e. g. motorways).
The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 198.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load (75 kg) is specified on
the towing equipment identification
plate and in the vehicle documents.
Always aim for the maximum load,
especially in the case of heavy
trailers. The vertical coupling load
should never fall below 25 kg.
Rear axle load When the trailer is coupled and the
towing vehicle fully loaded, the
permissible rear axle load (see
identification plate or vehicle
documents) may be exceeded by 90 kg and the gross vehicle weight
rating by 75 kg. If the permissible rear
axle load is exceeded, a maximum
speed of 100 km/h applies.
Towing equipmentCaution
When operating without a trailer,
remove the coupling ball bar.

150Driving and operating
■ Pull out rotary knob and turnclockwise as far as it will go.
Inserting the coupling ball bar
Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar
in the opening and push firmly
upwards until it audibly engages.
The rotary handle snaps back into its
original position resting against the
coupling ball bar without a gap.9 Warning
Do not touch rotary handle during
insertion.
Lock the coupling ball bar by turning
the key to position e ( 2). Remove the
key and close the protective flap.
Eye for break-away stopping cable
Attach breakaway stopping cable to
eye.
Check that the coupling ball bar is
correctly installed
■ Green marking on rotary knob must
point towards white marking on
coupling ball bar.
■ There must be no gap between the
rotary handle and the coupling ball
bar.
■ The coupling ball bar must be firmly
engaged in the opening.
■ The coupling ball bar must be locked and the key removed.9 Warning
Towing a trailer is permitted only
when a coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bardoes not engage correctly, seekthe assistance of a workshop.

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Dismounting the coupling ball
bar
Open the protective flap and turn the
key to position c ( 1) to unlock the
coupling ball bar.
Pull out rotary handle and turn
clockwise as far as it will go. Pull out
coupling ball bar downwards.
Insert sealing plug in opening. Fold away socket.
Insert cover in bumper: Insert guides of cover into bumper, first in the front
and then in the rear and engage.
Compress cover in a slightly bent
position while doing so.
Trailer stability assist
If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle/trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking ceases.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) is a
function of the electronic stability
program (ESP® Plus
) 3 140.

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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