2014 OPEL ZAFIRA C warning

252Vehicle careTyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre chains are only permitted on
tyres of size 215/60 R 16 and
225/50 R 17.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit
Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear, reverse gear or P.
The tyre repair kit is on the left side in
the load compartment behind a cover.
1. Take the tyre repair kit from the compartment.
2. Remove the compressor.

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Note
The driving characteristics of the
repaired tyre are severely affected, therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least
30 minutes.
The built-in safety valve opens at a
pressure of 7 bar.
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.
Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be used from approx. -30 °C.
The adapters supplied can be used
to pump up other items e.g.
footballs, air mattresses, inflatable
dinghies etc. They are located on the
underside of the compressor. To
remove, screw on compressor air hose and withdraw adapter.Wheel changing
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel 3 252.
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm and
non-skid surface. The front wheels
must be in the straight-ahead
position.
■ Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or
P .
■ Remove the spare wheel 3 257.
■ Never change more than one wheel
at once.
■ Use the jack only to change wheels
in case of puncture, not for
seasonal winter or summer tyre
change.
■ If the ground on which the vehicle is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be placed
under the jack.
■ No people or animals may be in the
vehicle when it is jacked-up.■ Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
■ Do not start the vehicle when it is raised on the jack.
■ Clean wheel nuts and thread with a
clean cloth before mounting the
wheel.9 Warning
Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel
nut and wheel nut cone.
1. Disengage wheel nut caps with a screwdriver and remove. Pull off

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4. Insert the strap through thespokes of the wheel as shown in
the illustration.
5. Mount the hook to the rear left lashing eye.
6. Tighten the strap and secure it using the buckle.
9 Danger
Always drive with folded up and
engaged rear seat backrests when stowing a damaged full size wheel
in the load compartment.
9 Warning
Storing a jack, a wheel or other
equipment in the load
compartment could cause injury if they are not fixed properly. During a sudden stop or a collision, looseequipment could strike someone.
Store jack and tools always in the
respective storage compartments
and secure them by fixing.
Damaged wheel placed in the load
compartment must always be
secured by the strap.
Temporary spare wheel
The use of the temporary spare wheel
could affect driveability. Have the
defective tyre renewed or repaired as soon as possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
80 km/h. Take curves slowly. Do not
use for a long period of time.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in the front and the full tyre in the rear.
Tyre chains 3 252.
Directional tyres
Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
■ Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired as soon as possible.
■ Drive particularly carefully on wet and snow-covered road surfaces.

Vehicle care261Jump starting
Do 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 alreadyfreeze at a temperature 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.
■ Open the positive terminal protection caps of both batteries.
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.

Service and maintenance269
Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.
Service interval with remaining
engine oil life duration The service interval is based on
several parameters depending on
usage.
The service display lets you know
when to change the engine oil.
Service display 3 107.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids andlubricants Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.
Damage resulting from the use of
products not in line with these
specifications will not be covered by
the warranty.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
ageing control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for gasoline and diesel engines. If it is
unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities have to be used.
Recommendations for gasoline
engines are also valid for
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG),
Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and
Ethanol (E85) fuelled engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 273.
Topping up engine oil
Engine oils of different manufacturers
and brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only
ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is
prohibited, since it can cause long-
term engine damage under certain
operating conditions.

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Child restraint installationlocations ................................... 61
Child restraints.............................. 59
Child restraint systems ................59
Cigarette lighter .........................103
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............150
Clock........................................... 101
Code ........................................... 123
Control indicators........................ 107
Control of the vehicle .................159
Controls ........................................ 96
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant and antifreeze ...............269
Cruise control ....................116, 179
Cupholders .................................. 66
Curtain airbag system .................. 57
Curve lighting.............................. 141
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............141
Declaration of conformity ............289
DEF ............................................ 166
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................166
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......230
Diesel particle filter .............114, 165
Door open .................................. 117
Door panel storage .......................67
Doors ............................................ 26Driver assistance systems..........179
Driver Information Centre ...........117
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 218
Driving hints ................................ 159
E Electric adjustment ......................30
Electrical system......................... 240
Electric parking brake .................112
Electric parking brake fault .........112
Electronic climate control system 152
Electronic driving programmes ..171
Electronic Stability Control.......... 177
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........114
Electronic Stability Control off..... 114
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......224
Engine compartment fuse box ...241
Engine coolant ........................... 227
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 276
Engine exhaust .......................... 165
Engine identification ...................272
Engine oil ................... 225, 269, 273
Engine oil pressure ....................115
Entry lighting .............................. 148
Event data recorders ..................289
Exit lighting ................................ 148Exterior care .............................. 264
Exterior light ............................... 116
Exterior lighting ....................14, 138
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30
F
Fault ........................................... 171
First aid kit ................................... 92
Fixed air vents ........................... 157
Flex-Fix system ............................ 70
Fog light ..................................... 116
Fog lights ................................... 235
Folding mirrors ............................. 30
Folding tray .................................. 92
Following distance indication ......192
Forward collision alert................. 189
Front airbag system .....................55
Front fog lights ........................... 145
Front seats.................................... 39
Front storage ................................ 67
Fuel............................................. 209
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 217
Fuel for diesel engines ..............209
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......210
Fuel for natural gas operation ...209
Fuel for petrol engines ...............209
Fuel gauge ................................. 105
Fuel selector .............................. 105
Fuses ......................................... 240

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GGauges ....................................... 104
General information ...................218
Glass panel .................................. 35
Glovebox ..................................... 65
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 121
H Halogen headlights ....................231
Hand brake ......................... 173, 174
Hazard warning flashers ............145
Headlight flash ........................... 140
Headlight range adjustment ......140
Headlights................................... 138
Headlights when driving abroad 141
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 37
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 34
Heated steering wheel .................97
Heating ........................................ 45
Heating and ventilation system . 150
High beam ......................... 116, 139
High beam assist ................116, 139
Hill start assist ........................... 175
Horn ....................................... 15, 97I
Identification plate .....................271
Ignition switch positions .............160
Immobiliser .......................... 29, 115
Indicators .................................... 104
Information displays.................... 117
Instrument cluster ......................104
Instrument panel fuse box .........243
Instrument panel illumination .....240
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 147
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............65
Interactive driving system ...........177
Interior care ............................... 266
Interior lighting ............................ 147
Interior lights ...................... 147, 239
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Interruption of power supply ......171
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....64
J Jump starting ............................. 261
K Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21L
Lane departure warning .....113, 207
Lashing eyes ............................... 88
Lighting features .........................148
Light switch ................................ 138
Load compartment ................26, 78
Load compartment cover .............81
Load compartment fuse box ......244
Loading information .....................94
Load rails and hooks ...................88
Low fuel ..................................... 115
Low washer fluid ........................116
M Malfunction indicator light ..........111
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual mode ............................. 170
Manual transmission .................. 172
Manual windows ..........................32
Memorised settings ......................23
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................146
N New vehicle running-in ..............160
Number plate light .....................239
O
Object detection systems ...194, 197
Odometer ................................... 104

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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