2016 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA TOURER power steering

158Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 159
Control of the vehicle ...............159
Steering ................................... 159
Starting and operating ...............159
New vehicle running-in ............159
Ignition switch positions ...........160
Retained power off ..................160
Starting the engine ..................160
Overrun cut-off ........................ 161
Stop-start system ....................161
Parking .................................... 163
Engine exhaust .......................... 164
Diesel particle filter ..................164
Catalytic converter ...................165
AdBlue ..................................... 165
Automatic transmission ..............169
Transmission display ...............169
Selector lever .......................... 169
Manual mode ........................... 170
Electronic driving programmes 170
Fault ........................................ 171
Interruption of power supply ....171
Manual transmission ..................172Brakes........................................ 172
Antilock brake system .............172
Parking brake .......................... 173
Brake assist ............................. 175
Hill start assist ......................... 175
Ride control systems .................175
Traction Control system ..........175
Electronic Stability Control ......176
Interactive driving system ........177
Driver assistance systems .........179
Cruise control .......................... 179
Speed limiter ........................... 180
Adaptive cruise control ............181
Forward collision alert .............188
Following distance indication ...192
Active Emergency Braking ......192
Parking assist .......................... 194
Side blind spot alert .................201
Rear view camera ...................202
Traffic sign assistant ................204
Lane departure warning ..........207
Fuel ............................................ 208
Fuel for petrol engines .............208
Fuel for diesel engines ............208
Fuel for natural gas operation . 209
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....209
Refuelling ................................ 211
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 216Trailer hitch................................ 217
General information .................217
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 218
Trailer towing ........................... 218
Towing equipment ...................219
Trailer stability assist ...............221

Driving and operating159Driving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running (except during Autostop)
Many systems will not function in this
situation ( e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others. All
systems function during an Autostop,
but there will be a controlled reduction
in power steering assist and vehicle
speed is reduced.
Stop-start system 3 161.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must
be increased. This will be achieved by an idle boost which may be audible.
On vehicles with Uplevel-Combi-
Display, a message is displayed in
the Driver Information Centre.Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.
Use only floor mats which fit properly and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver's side.
Steering If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a
system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.
Control indicator c 3 113.Caution
Vehicles equipped with hydraulic
power steering:
If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel, and
is held in that position for more
than 15 seconds, damage may
occur to the power steering
system and there may be loss of
power steering assist.
Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in
Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period, fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher and the cleaning process of
the diesel particle filter may take
place more often. Autostop may be
inhibited to allow for charging of the vehicle battery.
Diesel particle filter 3 164.

160Driving and operatingIgnition switch positions0:ignition off1:steering wheel lock released,
ignition off2:ignition on, for diesel engine:
preheating3:starting
Retained power off
The following electronic systems can
work until the driver's door is opened
or at the latest for 10 minutes after the
ignition is switched off:
● power windows
● power outlets
Power to the Infotainment system will continue to operate for 30 minutes or
until the key is removed from the ignition switch, regardless of whether
any door is opened.
Starting the engine
Manual transmission: operate clutch.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake and move the selector lever to
P or N.
Do not operate the accelerator pedal. Diesel engine: turn the key to position2 for preheating until control
indicator ! extinguishes.
Turn the key briefly to position 3 and
release: an automatic procedure
operates the starter with a short delay
as long as the engine is running, see
Automatic Starter Control.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn the key back to position
0 .
During an Autostop, the engine can
be started by depressing the clutch
pedal.
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 need a
warming phase of approx. 5 minutes.
The selector lever must be in position P .

162Driving and operating
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
During an Autostop, the heating and
brake performance will be
maintained.
Caution
The power steering assist may be
reduced during an Autostop.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled.
● The stop-start system is not manually deactivated.
● The bonnet is fully closed.
● The driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened.
● The vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition.
● The engine is warmed-up.
● The engine coolant temperature is not too high.
● The engine exhaust temperature is not too high, e.g. after driving
with high engine load.
● The ambient temperature is above -5 °C.
● The climate control system allows an Autostop.
● The brake vacuum is sufficient.
● The self-cleaning function of the diesel particle filter is not active.
● The vehicle was driven at least at
walking speed since the last
Autostop.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop. See
" Climate control " chapter for further
information 3 152.
Immediately after motorway driving,
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 159.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts,
several battery discharge protection
features are implemented as part of
the stop-start system.
Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several electrical
features such as auxiliary electric
heater or rear window heating are
disabled or switched into a power-
saving mode. The fan speed of the
climate control system is reduced to
save power.
Restart of the engine by the driver Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
The engine start is indicated by the
needle at the idle speed position in
the tachometer.

218Driving and operatingDriving characteristics andtowing tips
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to reduce snaking movements.
For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers with a permitted
gross vehicle weight of more than
1300 kg the use of a stabiliser is
strongly recommended when driving
above 50 mph.
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 3 288.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 doesnot 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
3 272.
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) 2)
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.2) Engines B16DTH, B16DTJ, B20DTH and B20DTJ: Depending on the equipment the maximum permissible vertical coupling load can
be 75 kg or 60 kg.

Driving and operating221Attach 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.

222Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................223
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 223
Vehicle storage ........................223
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....223
Vehicle checks ........................... 224
Performing work ......................224
Bonnet ..................................... 224
Engine oil ................................. 225
Engine coolant ......................... 226
Power steering fluid .................227
Washer fluid ............................ 228
Brakes ..................................... 228
Brake fluid ............................... 228
Vehicle battery ......................... 228
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....230
Wiper blade replacement ........230
Bulb replacement .......................231
Halogen headlights ..................231
Adaptive forward lighting .........233
Fog lights ................................. 234
Tail lights ................................. 235
Side turn signal lights ..............237
Number plate light ...................238Interior lights ............................ 238
Instrument panel illumination ...239
Electrical system ........................239
Fuses ....................................... 239
Engine compartment fuse box . 240
Instrument panel fuse box .......242
Load compartment fuse box ....243
Vehicle tools .............................. 245
Tools ........................................ 245
Wheels and tyres .......................246
Winter tyres ............................. 246
Tyre designations ....................246
Tyre pressure .......................... 246
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 247
Tread depth ............................. 250
Changing tyre and wheel size . 251
Wheel covers ........................... 251
Tyre chains .............................. 251
Tyre repair kit .......................... 252
Wheel changing .......................254
Spare wheel ............................ 257
Jump starting ............................. 260
Towing ....................................... 262
Towing the vehicle ...................262
Towing another vehicle ...........263Appearance care .......................264
Exterior care ............................ 264
Interior care ............................. 266

Vehicle care227
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
filling line mark. Top up if the level is
low.
9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of
approved coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly.
Engine B16DTH: After starting the
engine, set the heating to warmest
temperature and the fan speed to at
least first level for approx. 5 minutes. This will ensure that the air within the cooling system escapes.
Have the coolant concentration
checked and have the cause of the
coolant loss remedied by a workshop.
Power steering fluidCaution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause steering
system damage and cause it to not work properly. Do not allow
contaminates to contact the fluid
side of the reservoir cap/dipstick or
from entering the reservoir.
Power steering fluid level normally
does not have to be checked. If an
unusual noise sounds during steering or the power steering reacts
unusually, seek the assistance of a workshop.