2014 OPEL ZAFIRA C lock

24Keys, doors and windows
The setting can be saved for the key
being used. Memorised settings
3 23.
Locking Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.
Press button e.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system will not work.
Unlocking and opening the
tailgate
Press button c when the ignition is off.
The tailgate is released to be
unlocked and opened by pushing the
touchpad switch below the handle.
Central locking buttons
Locks or unlocks all doors, the load
compartment and fuel filler flap from
the passenger compartment.
Press the e button to lock.
Press the c button to unlock.

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Fault in radio remote control
system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. Switch on
the ignition and press the central
locking button c to unlock all doors,
load compartment and fuel filler flap.
By switching on the ignition, the anti-
theft locking system is deactivated.
Locking
Manually lock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock.
Fault in central locking system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. The other
doors can be opened by pulling the
interior handle twice. The load
compartment and fuel filler flap
cannot be opened. To deactivate the
anti-theft locking system, switch on
the ignition 3 27.
Locking
Push inside locking knob of all doors
except driver's door. Then close the
driver's door and lock it from the
outside with the key. The fuel filler flap and tailgate cannot be locked.
Automatic locking
This security feature can be
configured to automatically lock all
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap as soon as a certain speed
is exceeded.
Additionally it is configurable to
unlock the driver's door or all doors
after the ignition is switched off andthe ignition key is removed (manual
transmission) or the selector lever is
moved to P position (automatic
transmission).
Settings can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle
personalisation 3 130.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 23.
Child locks

26Keys, doors and windows9Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn the child lock in the rear door to
the horizontal position. The door
cannot be opened from the inside. For
deactivation turn the child lock to the
vertical position.
Doors
Load compartment
Tailgate
Opening
After unlocking, push the touchpad
switch under the tailgate moulding
and open the tailgate.
Central locking system 3 23.
Closing
Use the interior handle.
Do not push the touchpad switch
under the tailgate moulding whilst
closing as this will unlock the tailgate
again.
Central locking system 3 23.

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General hints for operating
tailgate9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which cannot be seen or
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.
Caution
Before opening the tailgate, check overhead obstructions, e.g. a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind the
tailgate.
Note
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all the doors.
All doors must be closed otherwise
the system cannot be activated.
If the ignition was on, the driver's door
must be opened and closed once so
that the vehicle can be secured.
Unlocking the vehicle disables the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
This is not possible with the central
locking button.
Activating
Press e on the radio remote control
twice within 15 seconds.
Anti-theft alarm system The anti-theft alarm system is
combined with the anti-theft locking
system.
It monitors: ■ Doors, tailgate, bonnet
■ Passenger compartment including adjoining load compartment
■ Vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is raised
■ Ignition

28Keys, doors and windows
Activation■ Self-activated 30 seconds after locking the vehicle (initialisation of
the system)
■ Directly by pressing e on the radio
remote control once more after locking
Note
Changes to the vehicle interior such
as the use of seat covers, and open
windows or sunroof, could impair the
function of passenger compartment
monitoring.
Activation without monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle inclination
Switch off the monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle
inclination when animals are being
left in the vehicle, because of high
volume ultrasonic signals or
movements triggering the alarm. Also switch off when the vehicle is on a
ferry or train.
1. Close tailgate, bonnet and windows.
2. Press button o. LED in the
button o illuminates for a
maximum of 10 minutes.
3. Close doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
Status message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Status LED
Status LED is integrated in the sensor
on top of the instrument panel.

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Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:LED illu‐
minates=test, arming delay.LED
flashes
quickly=doors, tailgate or
bonnet not completely
closed, or system fault.
Status after system is armed:
LED flashes
slowly=system is armed.
Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.
Alarm When triggered, the alarm sounds via a separate battery-backed power
sounder, and the hazard warning
lights flash simultaneously. The
number and duration of alarm signals
are stipulated by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by
pressing any button on the radio
remote control or by switching on the
ignition.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated only by pressing button
c or by switching on the ignition.
A triggered alarm, which has not been interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the hazard warning
lights. They will flash quickly three
times when the vehicle is unlocked
next time with the radio remote
control. Additionally a warning
message or a warning code is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre after switching on the ignition.
Vehicle messages 3 123.
Immobiliser The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch.If the control indicator d flashes when
the ignition is on, there is a fault in the
system; the engine cannot be started. Switch off the ignition and repeat the
start attempt.
If the control indicator continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 23,
3 27.
Control indicator d 3 115.

44Seats, restraintsArmrest
Base armrest
The armrest can be slid forwards.
Under the armrest there is a storage
drawer.
Armrest storage 3 68.
FlexConsole armrest
The armrest can be moved in a centre
console. Pull the handle to slide the
armrest.
There are two storages, a storage
drawer and a movable cupholder in
the armrest console.
Armrest storage 3 68.
Removing the armrest
Flex console armrest can be
removed.
Press fastenings inward and fold down locking mechanism at the rear
end of the armrest.

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■Pull the lower strap, simultaneously
swing the backrest forwards until
the seat is lowered into the vehicle
floor.
■ Install the interior protection mat 3 83 and load compartment cover
3 81.
Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Therefore the risk
of injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 59.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, pollution and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt pretensioners replaced by a workshop.
Note
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from
getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder
Each seat is equipped with a seat belt reminder, indicated for front seats by
control indicator X in the tachometer
3 110, or for rear seats by symbols
X or > in the Driver Information
Centre 3 117.
Belt force limiters
On the front seats, stress on the body is reduced by the gradual release of
the belt during a collision.