2014 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA steering

126Driving and operating
To repeat the starting procedure or to
switch off the engine, press the button again.
Starting the vehicle at low
temperatures
The start of the engine without
additional heaters is possible down to -25 °С for diesel engines and -30 °C
for petrol engines. Required is an engine oil with the correct viscosity,
the correct fuel, performed services
and a sufficiently charged battery.
With temperatures below -30 °C the
automatic transmission and the
manual transmission automated
need a warming phase of approx. 5
minutes. The selector lever must be
in position P respectively N.
Overrun cut-off The fuel supply is automatically cut off
during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle
is driven with a gear engaged but
accelerator is released.Parking
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply parking brake without
pressing release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on downhill or
uphill slopes. Depress the foot
brake at same time to reduce
operating force.
■ Switch off the engine and ignition. Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock engages.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set
the selector lever to P before
switching off the ignition. On an
uphill slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, engage reverse gear or set theselector lever to P before switchingoff the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle and activate the anti-theft locking system and the
anti-theft alarm system.

140Driving and operating9Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator v 3 89.
Deactivation
ESP® Plus
can be deactivated when
Sport mode is engaged for high-
performance driving:
Hold the SPORT button depressed
for about 4 seconds. Control indicator v illuminates. ESPoff also appears in
the service display.9 Warning
Do not deactivate ESP® Plus
if a
run-flat tyre has lost pressure.
ESP® Plus
is reactivated by pressing
the SPORT button. ESPon appears in
the service display. ESP® Plus
is also
reactivated the next time the ignition is switched on.
Sport mode 3 140.
Interactive driving system Interactive driving system (IDS Plus
)
combines the electronic stability
program (ESP® Plus
) with the antilock
brake system (ABS) and continuous damping control (CDC) to improve
driving dynamics and vehicle safety.
Sport mode
Suspension and steering become
more direct and provide better
contact with the road surface. The
engine reacts more quickly to
accelerator pedal movements.
Automatic gear changing is also more
responsive.
Control indicator IDSPlus
3 90.
Activation
Press SPORT button.
Control indicator 1 3 89.

Driving and operating147
For trailers with low driving stability
and trailers with a permitted gross
vehicle weight of more than 1300 kg a speed of 50 mph 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 3 205.
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
3 196.
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 62 mph applies.
Towing equipmentCaution
When operating without a trailer,
remove the coupling ball bar.

168Vehicle care
No.Circuit27Heating, air conditioning
system, air quality sensor28–29Power steering30Engine electronics31Rear window wiper32Brake light switch33Headlight range adjustment,
light switch, clutch switch,
instrument, driver's door
module34Steering column control unit35Infotainment system36Cigarette lighter, front power
outletFuse assignments in
conjunction with load
compartment fuse box version BNo.Circuit1ABS2ABS3Interior fan electronic climate control4Interior fan heating and air
conditioning system5Radiator fan6Radiator fan7Windscreen washer system8Horn9Headlight washer system10Emergency unlocking of central
locking system11–12–No.Circuit13Fog light14Windscreen wiper15Windscreen wiper16Control module electronics,
Open&Start system, ABS,
brake light switch17Diesel fuel filter heating18Starter19Transmission electronics20Air conditioning system21Engine electronics22Engine electronics23Adaptive forward lighting, head‐
light range adjustment24Fuel pump25Transmission electronics26Engine electronics27Power steering

Vehicle care169
No.Circuit28Transmission electronics29Transmission electronics30Engine electronics31Adaptive forward fighting, head‐light range adjustment32Brake system, air conditioning
system, clutch switch33Adaptive forward lighting, head‐
light range adjustment, light
switch34Steering column control unit35Infotainment system36Mobile telephone, Infotainment
system, displayLoad compartment fuse
box
The fuse box is behind a cover. Press
the locking tabs forward and remove
the cover.
Do not store any objects behind the
cover.
Depending on the equipment, there
are two different fuse boxes.
Fuse box version A
To replace a fuse, remove the
relevant protective cap.
No.Circuit1Fog light2Rear power outlet3Load compartment power outlet4Reversing lights5Rear power windows6Air conditioning system7Front power windows8Heated exterior mirrors

Vehicle care177Tyre 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 permitted on tyres of
size 195/65 R 15, 195/60 R 16,
205/55 R16, 205/50 R 17 and
225/45 R17.
Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres of size 225/40 R 18, 225/40 ZR 18
and 235/35 R 19.
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 near the rim cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply parking brake and engage first
gear, reverse gear or P.
The tyre repair kit is in the stowage
compartment in the load
compartment.
Push the locking tabs forward and
remove the cover.
1. Take the sealant bottle and bracket with air hose from the
insert.

186Vehicle 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 28.
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 50 mph nor further than
60 miles . 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
3 134.
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 3 171.

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Performance .............................. 202
Performing work ........................152
Pollen filter ................................. 123
Power outlets ............................... 81
Power windows ............................ 40
Preheating and diesel particle filter .......................................... 90
Puncture ..................................... 180
Q Quickheat ................................... 122
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 209
Radio remote control ...................27
Reading lights ............................ 114
Rear floor storage cover ..............70
Rear fog light ............................... 92
Rear fog lights ........................... 112
Rear seats .................................... 50
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 79 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 192, 197
Refuelling ................................... 144 Reversing lights .........................112
Ride control systems ..................139
Roof .............................................. 43
Roof panelling .............................. 69Roof rack ..................................... 75
Run-flat tyres ............................. 172
S Safety net .................................... 72
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 46
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................87
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Seat folding .................................. 49
Seat position ................................ 46
Seats in second row ....................19
Seats in third row .........................20
Second row seats ........................50
Selector lever ..................... 129, 134
Service ............................... 123, 191
Service display ............................ 84
Service information ....................191
Service vehicle soon .................... 88
Side airbag system ......................60
Sidelights .................................... 108
Side turn signal lights ................163
Spare wheel ............................... 182
Speedometer ............................... 83
Sport mode .................... 23, 89, 140
Starting and operating ................124
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ............125, 134
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 77
Steering wheel controls ...............77Stop watch ................................. 106
Storage ......................................... 67
Storage compartments .................67
Sunglasses storage .....................68
Sunvisor lights ........................... 114
Sun visors .................................... 42
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 162
Third row seats ............................ 52
Three-point seat belt .................... 55
Tools .......................................... 171
Top-tether child restraint systems 66
Tow bar....................................... 146 Towing ................................ 146, 185
Towing another vehicle .............186
Towing equipment .....................147
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 207
Towing the vehicle .....................185
Trailer coupling ........................... 146
Trailer stability assist .................150
Trailer towing ............................. 147
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .........128, 134
Tread depth ............................... 176
Trip computer .............................. 22