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Driving and operating171Electronic drivingprogrammes
● Following a cold start, the operating temperature
programme increases engine
speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
● The automatic neutral shift function automatically shifts gear
to idling when the vehicle is
stopped with a forward gear
engaged and the brake pedal is
pressed.
● When SPORT mode is engaged,
the vehicle shifts at higher engine speeds (unless cruise control is
on). SPORT mode 3 177.
● Special programmes automatically adapt the gearshift
points when driving up inclines or
down hills.
● When starting-off in snowy or icy conditions or on other slippery
surfaces, the electronic
transmission control selects a
higher gear automatically.Kickdown
If the accelerator pedal is presseddown completely in automatic mode, the transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on engine speed.
Fault
In the event of a fault, g illuminates.
Additionally a code number or a
vehicle message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre. Vehicle
messages 3 122.
The transmission no longer shifts
automatically. Continued travel is
possible with manual shifting.
Only the highest gear is available.
Depending on the fault, 2nd gear may also be available in manual mode.
Shift only when vehicle is at a
standstill.
Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.Interruption of power supply
In the event of an interruption of
power supply, the selector lever
cannot be moved out of the P
position. The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition switch.
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
start the vehicle using jump leads
3 262.
If the vehicle battery is not the cause
of the fault, release the selector lever.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Release the selector lever trim from the centre console at the
front, fold it upwards and rotate it
to the left.
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Driving and operating217
Bayonet adapter: Netherlands,
Norway, Spain, United Kingdom
EURO adapter: Spain
DISH adapter: Austria, Bosnia-
Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
France, Greece, Hungary, Italy,
Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia,
Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden,
Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine,
Fuel filler cap
Only use genuine fuel filler caps. Diesel-engined vehicles have special
fuel filler caps.
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions
Petrol and Diesel engines
The fuel consumption (combined) of
the model Vauxhall Zafira is within a
range of 31 to 69 mpg.
The CO 2 emission (combined) is
within a range of 177 to 109 g/km.
For the values specific to your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of
Conformity provided with your vehicle or other national registration
documents.
Natural gas engines
The gas consumption (combined) of
the model Vauxhall Zafira is approx. 40 mpg.
The CO 2 emission (combined) is
129 g/km.
For the values specific to your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of
Conformity provided with your vehicle or other national registration
documents.
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Driving and operating221Checking the tensioning of the
coupling ball bar
● Red marking on rotary knob must
point towards green marking on
coupling ball bar.
● The gap between the rotary knob
and the coupling ball bar must be approx. 6 mm.
● The key must be in position c.
Otherwise, the coupling ball bar must be tensioned before being inserted:
● Unlock coupling ball bar by turning key to position c.
● Pull out rotary knob and turn
clockwise as far as it will go.
Inserting the coupling ball bar
Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar
in the opening and push firmly
upwards until it audibly engages.
The rotary handle snaps back into its
original position resting against the
coupling ball bar without a gap.9 Warning
Do not touch rotary handle during
insertion.
Lock the coupling ball bar by turning
the key to position e. Remove the key
and close the protective flap.
Eye for break-away stopping cable
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222Driving and operatingAttach breakaway stopping cable to
eye.
Check that the coupling ball bar is correctly installed
● Green marking on rotary knob must point towards green
marking on coupling ball bar.
● There must be no gap between the rotary handle and the
coupling ball bar.
● The coupling ball bar must be firmly engaged in the opening.
● The coupling ball bar must be locked and the key removed.9Warning
Towing a trailer is permitted only
when a coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bardoes not engage correctly, seekthe assistance of a workshop.
Dismounting the coupling ball bar
Open the protective flap and turn the
key to position c to unlock the
coupling ball bar.
Pull out rotary handle and turn
clockwise as far as it will go. Pull out coupling ball bar downwards.
Insert sealing plug in opening. Fold away socket.
Trailer stability assist
If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle/trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking ceases. While system is working keep steering wheel as still as possible.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) is a
function of the Electronic Stability
Control 3 176.
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302GGauges ....................................... 104
General information ...................218
Glass panel .................................. 34
Glovebox ..................................... 66
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 120
H Halogen headlights ....................232
Hand brake ......................... 173, 174
Hazard warning flashers ............145
Headlight flash ........................... 140
Headlight range adjustment ......141
Headlights................................... 138
Headlights when driving abroad 141
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 36
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heated steering wheel .................97
Heating ........................................ 43
Heating and ventilation system . 150
High beam ......................... 115, 140
High beam assist ................115, 140
Hill start assist ........................... 175
Horn ....................................... 13, 98
I
Identification plate .....................272
Ignition switch positions .............160Immobiliser .......................... 28, 115
Indicators .................................... 104
Information displays.................... 116
Instrument cluster ......................104
Instrument panel fuse box .........243
Instrument panel illumination .....240
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 147
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............66
Interactive driving system ...........177
Interior care ............................... 267
Interior lighting ............................ 147
Interior lights ...................... 147, 239
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Interruption of power supply ......171
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....65
J Jump starting ............................. 262
K Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane departure warning .....113, 207
Lashing eyes ............................... 88
Lighting features .........................148
Light switch ................................ 138Load compartment ................25, 79
Load compartment cover .............82
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 ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 170
Manual seat adjustment ...............39
Manual transmission .................. 172
Manual windows ..........................31
Memorised settings ......................23
Midlevel-Display ......................... 116
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................147
N New vehicle running-in ..............159
Number plate light .....................239
O Object detection systems ...........194
Odometer ................................... 104
Oil, engine .................. 226, 270, 274
OnStar ........................................ 133
Operate pedal ............................. 112
Outside temperature ..................100