2014 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA heating

14In brief
Windscreen and headlight
washer systems
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 78, Washer fluid 3 155.
Rear window wiper and washer
systemsWipers on=push leverWipers off=push lever againWash=push lever and hold
Rear window wipers and washer
system 3 79, Wiper blade
replacement 3 157, Washer fluid
3 155.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heatedexterior mirrors
Heating is operated by pressing the
Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 42.

16In brief
Automatic transmissionP=park positionR=reverse gearN=neutral positionD=drive
The selector lever can only be movedout of P or N when the ignition is on
and the foot brake is depressed
(selector lever lock). To engage P or
R , press the release button on
selector lever.
The automatic transmission is
available in two versions 3 128.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 173,
3 205.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 153.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of seats, seat belts and mirrors 3 46, 3 55, 3 38.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting engine with ignition
switch
■ Turn key to position 1
■ Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ Operate clutch and brake, automatic transmission in P or N
■ Do not operate the accelerator pedal
■ Diesel engines, turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator ! goes out
■ Turn key to 3 and release key when
engine is running.

In brief17
Starting engine with Start/Stop
button
The electronic key must be inside the
vehicle.
■ Operate clutch and brake, automatic transmission in P or N
■ Do not operate the accelerator pedal
■ Diesel engine, press the button briefly to start preheating, move thesteering wheel slightly to release
the steering wheel lock, wait until
control indicator ! goes out
■ Press button for 1 second and release when the engine is running.
Open&Start system 3 28.Parking
■ Always apply the parking brake without pressing the release button.Apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress the foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine. Turn the ignition key to 0 and remove it or,
with the vehicle stationary, press
the Start/Stop button and open the
driver's door. Turn the steering
wheel until the steering wheel lock
is felt to engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only be
removed when the selector lever is in the P position. If P is not engaged
or the parking brake is not applied,
"P" flashes for a few seconds in the transmission display.
■ 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.

Keys, doors and windows39Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Heating functions with the engine running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Automatic anti-dazzle
Dazzle from following vehicles at
night is automatically reduced.

42Keys, doors and windows
Electronic key
To close, touch the sensor field in the
door handle until all windows are
completely closed.
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx. 1 metre.
Overload If the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Fault
If the windows cannot be opened or
closed automatically, activate the window electronics as follows:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Close the window completely and
operate the button for a further
5 seconds.
4. Open the window completely and operate the button for a further
1 second.
5. Repeat for each window.
Heated rear windowOperated by pressing the Ü button.
Heating functions with the engine running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Depending on the engine type, the
heated rear window comes on
automatically when the diesel particle filter is being cleaned.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
If the sun visors have integral mirrors, the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.

Seats, restraints49Seat folding
Push the head restraint down.
Slide the seat backwards.
Raise release lever, fold backrest
forward and engage.
To restore the seat to the upright
position, raise release lever and
audibly engage backrest.
Armrest
Push raised armrest backward
against resistance and fold down.
The armrest can be moved to
different positions in stages by lifting
it.
Heating
Adjust heating to the desired setting
by pressing the ß button for the seat
one or more times with the ignition on. The control indicator in the button
indicates the setting.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
Seat heating is operational when the
engine is running.

90Instruments and controlsPreheating and diesel
particle filter ! illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Preheating activated. Only activates
when outside temperature is low.
Flashes Control indicator ! flashes if the
diesel particle filter requires cleaning
and previous driving conditions did
not permit automatic cleaning.
Continue driving and if possible do
not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
The control indicator ! goes off as
soon as the self-cleaning operation is complete.
Diesel particle filter 3 127.
Deflation detection system
and tyre pressure
monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes red or yellow.Control indicator illuminates red
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure. A maximum speed of 50 mph is permitted for run-
flat tyres 3 172.
Control indicator illuminates
yellow
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare
wheel). Consult a workshop.
Flashes
Flashes three times to indicate system initialisation.
Deflation detection system 3 175,
tyre pressure monitoring system
3 174.
Interactive driving system, continuous damping
control, sport mode IDS+ illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approximately
10 seconds after the driver's door is
opened. Illumination whilst drivingindicates a fault in the system. The
system switches to the harder chassis setting for reasons of safety. Have the
cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
IDS Plus
3 140, Continuous damping
control 3 141, Sport mode 3 140.
Engine oil pressure I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.

116Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems ............. 116
Air vents ..................................... 122
Maintenance .............................. 123Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation
system
Controls for: ■ Air distribution
■ Temperature
■ Fan speed
Heated rear window Ü 3 42.
Air distribution
L=to head area and foot wellM=to head areal=to windscreen and front door
windowsJ=to windscreen, front door
windows and foot wellK=to foot well
Intermediate settings are possible.
Temperature
red=warmblue=cold
Heating will not be fully effective untilengine has reached normal operating temperature.
Fan speed Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows ■ Set air distribution control to l.
■ Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.