2016 OPEL ZAFIRA TOURER towing

260Vehicle care9Warning
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.
Always store jack and tools 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 3 251.
Spare wheel with directional tyre
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.Jump 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.

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4. Switch on electrical consumers(e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
short edge of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver sidewards. To prevent
damage it is recommended to place a cloth between the screwdriver and
the frame.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 245.
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 for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.

Vehicle care263Caution
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: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 80 km/h nor further than 100 km. 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.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the bottom and close.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower edge of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards. To prevent
damage it is recommended to place a cloth between the screwdriver and
the frame.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 245.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a
tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.

264Vehicle careCaution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the bottom and engage.
Appearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has adegreasing effect and impairs lockfunction. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper
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.

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After the underbody is washed, checkthe 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.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Rear carrier system Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system
periodically if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
Air shutter Clean the shutter system in the front
bumper to maintain correct
functionality.
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.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.

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Child restraint installationlocations ................................... 62
Child restraints.............................. 61
Child restraint systems ................61
Cigarette lighter .........................104
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............148
Clock........................................... 102
Code ........................................... 124
Control indicators........................ 108
Control of the vehicle .................157
Controls ........................................ 97
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............269
Cruise control ....................117, 177
Cupholders .................................. 67
Curtain airbag system .................. 59
Curve lighting.............................. 139
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............139
Declaration of conformity ............289
DEF ............................................ 164
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................164
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......229
Diesel particle filter .............115, 163
Door open .................................. 117
Door panel storage .......................68
Doors ............................................ 25Driver assistance systems..........177
Driver Information Centre ...........118
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 217
Driving hints ................................ 157
E Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 238
Electric parking brake .........113, 172
Electric parking brake fault .........113
Electronic climate control system 150
Electronic driving programmes ..169
Electronic Stability Control.......... 175
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........115
Electronic Stability Control off..... 115
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......222
Engine compartment fuse box ...240
Engine coolant ........................... 225
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 107
Engine data ............................... 276
Engine exhaust .......................... 163
Engine identification ...................272
Engine oil ................... 223, 269, 273
Engine oil pressure ....................116
Entry lighting .............................. 146
Event data recorders ..................291
Exit lighting ................................ 146Exterior care .............................. 264
Exterior light ............................... 116
Exterior lighting ....................13, 136
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29
F
Fault ........................................... 169
First aid kit ................................... 93
Fixed air vents ........................... 155
Flex-Fix system ............................ 71
Fog light ..................................... 117
Fog lights ................................... 233
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Folding tray .................................. 93
Following distance indication ......190
Forward collision alert................. 187
Front airbag system .....................58
Front fog lights ........................... 143
Front seats.................................... 38
Front storage ................................ 68
Fuel............................................. 207
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 215
Fuel for diesel engines ..............207
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......208
Fuel for natural gas operation ...209
Fuel for petrol engines ...............207
Fuel gauge ................................. 106
Fuel selector .............................. 106
Fuses ......................................... 238

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Tools .......................................... 245
Top-tether fastening eyes ............65
Tow bar....................................... 216
Towing ................................ 216, 262
Towing another vehicle .............263
Towing equipment .....................218
Towing the vehicle .....................262
Traction Control system ............. 174
Traction Control system off......... 115
Traffic sign assistant ...................203
Trailer coupling ........................... 216
Trailer stability assist .................220
Trailer towing ............................. 217
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................167
Tread depth ............................... 250
Trip computer ............................ 128
Trip odometer ............................ 105
Turn and lane-change signals ...143
Turn signal ................................. 111
Tyre chains ................................ 251
Tyre designations ......................245
Tyre pressure ............................ 246
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 115, 246
Tyre pressures ........................... 286 Tyre repair kit ............................. 251U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...114, 193
Underseat storage .......................69
Upholstery .................................. 266
Upshift ........................................ 114
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 227
Vehicle checks............................ 222
Vehicle data ................................ 273
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 291
Vehicle detected ahead ..............117
Vehicle dimensions .................... 284
Vehicle Identification Number ....271
Vehicle jack ................................ 245
Vehicle messages .....................124
Vehicle personalisation .............130
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 221
Vehicle tools ............................... 245
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 282
Ventilation ................................... 148
W Warning chimes .........................126
Warning lights ............................. 105Warning triangle .......................... 93
Washer and wiper systems .........15
Washer fluid ............................... 226
Wheel changing .........................254
Wheel covers ............................. 250
Wheels and tyres .......................245
Windows ....................................... 31
Windscreen................................... 31
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........99
Winter tyres ............................... 245
Wiper blade replacement ..........229