2014 OPEL ZAFIRA C wiper fluid

16In briefWasher and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper2=fast1=slowP=timed interval wiping or
automatic wiping with rain
sensor§=off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down.
Windscreen wiper 3 98, Wiper
blade replacement 3 230.
Windscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 98, Washer fluid 3 227.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper
switch=continuous
operationlower switch=intermittent
operationmiddle posi‐
tion=off

In brief17
Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 100.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
the Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 34.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press button V.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
Cooling n on.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 150.

Instruments and controls99
Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:
low
sensi‐
tivity=turn adjuster wheel
downwardshigh
sensi‐
tivity=turn adjuster wheel
upwards
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Windscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
If the headlights are on, washer fluid is also sprayed onto the headlights,
provided that the lever is pulled
sufficiently long. Afterwards the
headlight washer system is
inoperable for 5 wash cycles or until
engine or headlights have been
switched off and on again.

100Instruments and controlsRear window wiper/washer
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper posi‐
tion=continuous
operationlower posi‐
tion=intermittent
operationmiddle posi‐
tion=off
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 130.
The rear window washer system is
deactivated when the fluid level is
low.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.

126Instruments and controls
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ Service messages
■ Fluid levels
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Brakes
■ Driver assistance systems
■ Ride control systems
■ Speed limiter
■ Cruise control
■ Adaptive cruise control
■ Forward collision alert
■ Collision imminent braking system
■ Parking assistant systems
■ Lighting, bulb replacement
■ Adaptive forward lighting
■ Wiper/washer system
■ Doors, windows
■ Side blind spot alert
■ Traffic sign assistant■ Lane departure warning
■ Radio remote control
■ Seat belts
■ Airbag systems
■ Engine and transmission
■ Tyre pressure
■ Diesel particle filter 3 165
■ Vehicle battery status
■ Selective catalytic reduction, Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF), AdBlue
3 166
Vehicle messages on the
Colour-Info-Display Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Press the
multifunction knob to confirm a
message. Some messages only pop- up for a few seconds.Warning chimes
When starting the engine orwhilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If a door or the tailgate is not fully closed when starting-off.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
■ If adaptive cruise control deactivates automatically.
■ If approaching a vehicle ahead too closely.
■ If a programmed speed or speed limit is exceeded.
■ If a warning message or a warning code appears in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC).
■ If the parking assist detects an object.

295
Oil, engine.................. 225, 269, 273
Outside temperature ..................100
Overhead console .......................67
Overrun cut-off ........................... 161
P
Parking ................................ 19, 164
Parking assist ............................ 194
Parking brake ............................ 174
Parking lights ............................. 146
Particulate filter ........................... 165
Performance .............................. 279
Performing work ........................224
Pollen filter ................................. 157
Power outlets ............................. 102
Power seat adjustment ................42
Power steering............................ 113
Power windows ............................ 32
Preheating ................................. 114
Puncture ..................................... 255
Q
Quickheat ................................... 156
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 290
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 148
Rear carrier system ......................70Rear floor storage cover ..............83
Rear fog light ............................. 116
Rear fog lights ........................... 146
Rear seats .................................... 45
Rear storage ................................. 81
Rear view camera ...................... 202
Rear window wiper/washer ........ 100
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 269, 273
Reduced engine power ..............116
Refuelling ................................... 212
Retained power off .....................160
Reversing lights .........................146
Ride control system ....................176
Roller blinds ................................. 34
Roof .............................................. 35
Roof load ...................................... 94
Roof rack ..................................... 93
S Safety net .................................... 90
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 39 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................110
Seat belts ..................................... 51
Seat position ................................ 39
Second row seats ........................45
Selective catalytic reduction .......166
Selector lever ............................. 169
Service ............................... 158, 268Service display .......................... 107
Service information ....................268
Service vehicle soon .................. 112
Side airbag system ......................56
Side blind spot alert ....................201
Sidelights .................................... 138
Side turn signal lights ................238
Spare wheel ............................... 257
Speed limiter............................... 181
Speedometer ............................. 104
Starting and operating ................160
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................160
Steering ...................................... 159
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 96
Steering wheel controls ...............96
Stop-start system........................ 162
Storage compartment ...................65
Storage compartments .................65
Sunvisor lights ........................... 148
Sun visors .................................... 34
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ............................... 105
Tail lights ................................... 236
Third row seats ............................ 49
Three-point seat belt .................... 52
Tools .......................................... 246
Top-tether fastening eyes ............64

296
Tow bar....................................... 218
Towing ................................ 218, 262
Towing another vehicle .............263
Towing equipment .....................219
Towing the vehicle .....................262
Traction Control system ............. 176
Traction Control system off......... 114
Traffic sign assistant ...................204
Trailer coupling ........................... 218
Trailer stability assist .................222
Trailer towing ............................. 219
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display .................169
Tread depth ............................... 250
Trip computer ............................ 127
Trip odometer ............................ 104
Turn and lane-change signals ...145
Turn signal ................................. 110
Tyre chains ................................ 252
Tyre designations ......................247
Tyre pressure ............................ 247
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 115, 248
Tyre pressures ........................... 285
Tyre repair kit ............................. 252
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...113, 194
Underseat storage .......................68
Upholstery .................................. 266Upshift........................................ 113
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 228
Vehicle checks............................ 224
Vehicle data ................................ 273
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 289
Vehicle detected ahead ..............116
Vehicle dimensions .................... 283
Vehicle Identification Number ....271
Vehicle jack ................................ 246
Vehicle messages .....................123
Vehicle personalisation .............130
Vehicle security ............................ 27
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 223
Vehicle tools ............................... 246
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 281
Ventilation ................................... 150
W
Warning chimes .........................126
Warning lights ............................. 104
Warning triangle .......................... 92
Washer and wiper systems .........16
Washer fluid ............................... 227
Wheel changing .........................255Wheel covers ............................. 251
Wheels and tyres .......................247
Windows ....................................... 32
Windscreen................................... 32 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........98
Winter tyres ............................... 247
Wiper blade replacement ..........230