188Vehicle care
If using a car wash, comply with the
car wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wipers and rear
window wiper must be switched off.
Remove antenna and external
accessories such as roof racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleanerand insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Moonroof
Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the middle part of the
moonroof.
Vehicle care189
Wheels and tyresDo not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Engine compartment
Areas of the engine compartment that
are painted in the same colour as the vehicle must be looked after like any
other painted surface.
It is advisable to wash the engine
compartment before and after winter
and preserve it with wax. Protect the
alternator and brake fluid reservoir
with plastic sheets before washing
the engine.
When washing the engine with a
steam-jet cleaner, do not direct the
steam jet towards components of the
antilock brake system, air
conditioning system or the belt drive
and its components.
After an engine wash, have all engine
room components preserved
thoroughly by a workshop using
protective wax.
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Interior care Interior and upholsteryOnly clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
204Technical data
Heavy accessoriesAccessoriesMoon roofTowing equipmentHeadlight washer systemAdaptive forward lightingWeight [kg]351734Vehicle dimensionsZafiraZafira VXRLength [mm]44674503Width without exterior mirrors [mm]18011801Width with two exterior mirrors [mm]20252025Height (without antenna) [mm]16351635Height with panorama roof (without antenna) [mm]16701670Length of load compartment floor [mm]10881088Load compartment width [mm]10711071Height of load compartment opening [mm]895895Wheelbase [mm]27032703Turning circle diameter [m]11.5011.85
206Technical data
Comfort with up to 3 peopleECO with up to 3 peopleWith full loadEngineTyresfrontrearfrontrearfrontrear[kPa/bar](psi)[kPa/bar]
(psi)[kPa/bar]
(psi)[kPa/bar]
(psi)[kPa/bar]
(psi)[kPa/bar]
(psi)A18XEL,
A18XER195/65 R 15,200/2.0 (29)200/2.0 (29)250/2.5 (36)250/2.5 (36)210/2.1 (30)260/2.6 (38)205/55 R 16,225/45 R 17225/40 R 18220/2.2 (32)220/2.2 (32)––230/2.3 (33)280/2.8 (41)A17DTJ,
A17DTR195/60 R 16260/2.6 (38)240/2.4 (35)––280/2.8 (41)320/3.2 (46)205/55 R 16,240/2.4 (35)220/2.2 (32)––260/2.6 (38)310/3.1 (45)225/45 R 17225/40 R 18250/2.5 (36)230/2.3 (33)––270/2.7 (39)310/3.1 (45)allTemporary spare
wheel420/4.2 (61)420/4.2 (61)––420/4.2 (61)420/4.2 (61)
208Customer informationCustomer informationCustomer information................208
Vehicle data recording and pri‐ vacy ........................................... 208Customer information
Declaration of conformity
This vehicle has systems that
transmit and/or receive radio waves
subject to Directive 1999/5/EC.
These systems are in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC. Copies of the original
Declarations of Conformity can be
obtained on our website.Vehicle data recording
and privacy
Event data recordersData storage modules in thevehicle
A large number of electronic
components of your vehicle contain
data storage modules temporarily or
permanently storing technical data
about the condition of the vehicle,
events and errors. In general, this
technical information documents the
condition of parts, modules, systems
or the environment:
■ Operating conditions of system components (e.g. filling levels)
■ Status messages of the vehicle and
its single components (e.g. number
of wheel revolutions / rotational
speed, deceleration, lateral
acceleration)
■ Dysfunctions and defects in important system components
210IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 151
Active head restraints ...................45
Active head restraints on front seats ......................................... 22
Adaptive Forward Lighting ........ .................................... 24, 92, 110
Adjustable air vents ...................122
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........87
Airbag system .............................. 58
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 123
Air conditioning system .............. 117
Air intake .................................... 123
Air vents...................................... 122
Antilock brake system ................ 138
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......88
Anti-theft alarm system ........35, 101
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35
Appearance care ........................187
Apply footbrake ............................ 91
Armrest ........................................ 49
Ashtrays ....................................... 82
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................39
Automatic climate control system .................................... 118
Automatic level control ..............141
Automatic light control ...............108Automatic transmission .............128
Auxiliary heater ........................... 122
B Battery discharge protection ......115
Battery voltage ........................... 100
Board-Info-Display .......................93
Bonnet ....................................... 153
Brake and clutch fluid .................192
Brake and clutch system .............88
Brake assist ............................... 139
Brake fluid .................................. 155
Brake light switch ....................... 100
Brakes ............................... 138, 155
Breakdown.................................. 185
Bulb replacement ....................... 158
C
Capacities .................................. 205
Cargo management system ........71
Car Pass ...................................... 26
Catalytic converter .....................128
Central locking system ................31
Centre console lighting ..............114
Changing tyre and wheel size ...176
Charging system .......................... 87
Check control ............................... 22
Child locks ................................... 34
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 63
213
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
214
Trip computer in Board-Info-Display ................................... 102
Trip computer in Graphic-Info- Display or Colour-Info-Display 104
Triple-Info-Display .......................93
Trip odometer .............................. 83
Turn and lane-change signals ...111
Turn signal ................................... 87
Tyre chains ................................ 177
Tyre deflation detection system. .......................................... 23, 175
Tyre designations ......................173
Tyre pressure ....................101, 173
Tyre pressure monitoring system .............................. 24, 174
Tyre pressures ................... 106, 205
Tyre repair kit ............................. 177
Tyres .......................................... 172
U Ultrasonic parking assist .............. 89
Underseat storage .......................68
Upholstery .................................. 189
Upshift .......................................... 89
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 156
Vehicle checks............................ 152
Vehicle data ................................ 197Vehicle data recording and
privacy ..................................... 208
Vehicle dimensions .................... 204
Vehicle Identification Number ....195
Vehicle jack ................................ 171
Vehicle messages .....................100
Vehicle security ............................ 35
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 151
Vehicle tools ............................... 171
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 203
Ventilation ................................... 116
W
Warning chimes .........................100
Warning lights ............................... 83
Warning triangle .......................... 74
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 155
Washer fluid level ......................102
Wheel changing .........................180
Wheel covers ............................. 176
Wheels and tyres .......................172
Windows ....................................... 40
Windscreen................................... 40
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........78
Winter mode ................................ 89
Winter tyres ............................... 172
Wiper blade replacement ..........157X
Xenon headlights .......................161