2017.25 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA C towing

248Vehicle care
8. Lower holder all the way andremove spare wheel.
9. Change the wheel. The damaged wheel must be
secured in the load compartment,
see below.
10. Lift the empty spare wheel holder and insert the safety cable.
11. Lift the spare wheel holder further
and engage in both catches. The
open sides of the catches must
point in the direction of travel.
12. Close the empty spare wheel holder by turning both hexagon
bolts clockwise using the wheel
wrench.
13. Fit the caps above both hexagon bolts.
14. Stow wheel wrench and the jack in the storage in front of the
tailgate.
15. Close the storage compartment cover.
When stowing the spare wheel in the
spare wheel holder, note that the
wheel is positioned with the tyre valve
above the recess of the wheel holder.
Stowing a damaged full size
wheel in the load compartment
The spare wheel holder is not
designed for other tyre sizes than the
spare wheel.
A damaged wheel wider than the
spare wheel must be stowed in the
load compartment and secured with a strap. Vehicle tools 3 235.
The seats of the third row must be folded down 3 78.
1. Position the wheel close to the left
sidewall of the load compartment.
2. Place the loop end of the strap through the front lashing eye on
the left side.
3. Place the hook end of the strap through the loop and pull it until
the strap is fastened securely to
the lashing eye.

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4. Insert the strap through thespokes of the wheel as shown in
the illustration.
5. Mount the hook to the rear left lashing eye.
6. Tighten the strap and secure it using the buckle.
9 Danger
Always drive with folded up and
engaged rear seat backrests when stowing a damaged full size wheel
in the load compartment.
9 Warning
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 with the strap.
Temporary spare wheel
Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
50 mph. 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 at
the front and the full tyre at the rear.
Tyre chains 3 241.
Spare wheel with directional tyre
If possible, 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
and fit it instead of the spare
wheel.
● Drive particularly carefully on wet
and snow-covered road
surfaces.

Vehicle care251Lead connection order:1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the boosterbattery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point
of your vehicle in the engine
compartment.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After five minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of one
minute.3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. three minutes with the
leads connected.
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
Disengage cap at bottom and removedownwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 235.

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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.
Caution
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 50 mph nor further than 60 miles. 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 3 235.

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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.
Caution
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 factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock function. 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.

Vehicle care255Glass panelNever 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.
Wheels and tyres Do 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 damage
Rectify minor paintwork damage with
a 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.
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 upholstery Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.

285Child restraint systems ................59
Cigarette lighter .........................102
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............141
Clock........................................... 100
Code ........................................... 122
Collision damage repair ..............279
Control indicators........................ 107
Control of the vehicle .................150
Controls ........................................ 96
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............258
Cruise control ....................115, 172
Cupholders .................................. 65
Curtain airbag system .................. 57
Curve lighting.............................. 135
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............134
Declaration of conformity ............276
DEF ............................................ 158
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................158
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......220
Diesel particle filter .............114, 156
Door open .................................. 116
Door panel storage .......................67
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........172
Driver Information Centre ...........116Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 207
Driving hints ................................ 150
E Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 228
Electric parking brake .........112, 165
Electric parking brake fault .........112
Electronic climate control system 143
Electronic driving programmes ..162
Electronic Stability Control.......... 169
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........113
Electronic Stability Control off..... 113
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......214
Engine compartment fuse box ...230
Engine coolant ........................... 216
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 266
Engine exhaust .......................... 156
Engine identification ...................262
Engine oil ................... 215, 258, 263
Engine oil pressure ....................114
Entry lighting .............................. 139
Event data recorders ..................281
Exit lighting ................................ 139
Exterior care .............................. 253
Exterior light ............................... 115Exterior lighting ....................12, 131
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ........................................... 163
First aid kit ................................... 91
Fixed air vents ........................... 148
Flex-Fix system ............................ 69
Fog light ..................................... 115
Fog lights ................................... 223
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Folding tray .................................. 91
Following distance ......................113
Following distance indication ......184
Forward collision alert................. 181
Front airbag system .....................56
Front fog lights ........................... 136
Front seats.................................... 37
Front storage ................................ 67
Fuel............................................. 197
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 206
Fuel for diesel engines ..............198
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......199
Fuel for natural gas operation ...198
Fuel for petrol engines ...............197
Fuel gauge ................................. 104
Fuel selector .............................. 105
Fuses ......................................... 228

287PParking ................................ 18, 155
Parking assist ............................ 187
Parking brake ............................ 165
Parking lights ............................. 137
Particulate filter ........................... 156
Performance .............................. 268
Performing work ........................214
Pollen filter ................................. 148
Power outlets ............................. 101
Power seat adjustment ................40
Power steering............................ 113
Power steering fluid ....................217
Power windows ............................ 31
Preheating ................................. 114
Puncture ..................................... 244
Q Quickheat ................................... 147
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 282
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 139
Rear carrier system ......................69
Rear floor storage cover ..............82
Rear fog light .....................115, 137
Rear seats .................................... 43
Rear storage ................................. 80
Rear view camera ...................... 191Rear window wiper/washer .......... 99
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 258, 263
Refuelling ................................... 201
Registered trademarks ...............281
Retained power off .....................151
Reversing lights .........................137
Ride control system ....................168
Roller blinds ................................. 33
Roof .............................................. 33
Roof load ...................................... 93
Roof rack ..................................... 92
S Safety net .................................... 89
Seat adjustment ............................. 6
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................110
Seat belts ..................................... 49
Seat heating ................................. 42
Seat position ................................ 37
Second row seats ........................43
Selective catalytic reduction .......158
Selector lever ............................. 161
Service ............................... 148, 257
Service display .......................... 106
Service information ....................257
Side airbag system ......................56
Side blind spot alert ....................189
Sidelights .................................... 131Side turn signal lights ................227
Software acknowledgement .......279
Spare wheel ............................... 247
Speed limiter....................... 116, 173
Speedometer ............................. 103
Starting and operating ................150
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................151
Steering ...................................... 150
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 96
Steering wheel controls ...............96
Stop-start system........................ 153
Storage ......................................... 65
Storage compartments .................65
Sunvisor lights ........................... 139
Sun visors .................................... 33
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 104
Tail lights ................................... 224
Third row seats ............................ 47
Three-point seat belt .................... 50
Tools .......................................... 235
Tow bar....................................... 207
Towing ................................ 207, 251
Towing another vehicle .............252
Towing equipment .....................208
Towing the vehicle .....................251
Traction Control system ............. 168