2017.5 OPEL ZAFIRA C weight

Driving and operating209Trailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Vehicles with natural gas engines
require special towing equipment.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
The bulb outage detection function for trailer brake light cannot detect a
partial bulb outage. E.g. in case of
4x 5 Watt bulbs, the function only
detects lamp outage when only a
single 5 Watt lamp remains or none
remain.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye.
If this is the case use the coupling ball
bar for towing. Always keep the
coupling ball bar in the vehicle.Driving characteristics and
towing 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 80 km/h.
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 3 275.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 12%.
The permissible trailer load applies
up to the specified incline and at 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 altitude. The gross train weight does not have to be reduced when driving on roads with
slight inclines (less than 8%, e.g.
motorways).

210Driving and operatingThe permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 263.
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) is specified on
the towing equipment identification
plate and in the vehicle documents.
Note
Engines B16DTH, B16DTJ,
B20DTH and B20DTJ: Depending
on the equipment the maximum
permissible vertical coupling load
can be 75 kg or 60 kg.
Always aim for the maximum load,
especially in the case of heavy
trailers. The vertical coupling load
should never fall below 25 kg.Rear axle load
When the trailer is coupled and the
towing vehicle fully loaded, the
permissible rear axle load (see
identification plate or vehicle
documents) may be exceeded by
60 kg , the gross vehicle weight rating
may be exceeded by 60 kg. If the
permissible rear axle load is
exceeded, a maximum speed of
100 km/h applies.
Towing equipmentCaution
When operating without a trailer,
remove the coupling ball bar.
Stowage of coupling ball bar
The bag with the coupling ball bar is
stowed in the load compartment.
Place the strap through the right rear lashing eye, wrap around twice and
tighten the strap to secure the bag.
Depending on version, the coupling
ball bar is stowed in the stowage
compartment in the right sidewall.

Vehicle care237Vehicle tools
Tools
Some tools, the towing eye and (only on vehicles with spare wheel) the
vehicle jacking equipment are placed
in the rear storage in the load
compartment floor.
Open the cover in front of the tailgate.
Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Winter tyres
Winter tyres improve driving safety at temperatures below 7 °C and should
therefore be fitted on all wheels.
All tyre sizes are permitted as winter
tyres 3 275.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.Tyre designations
E.g. 215/60 R 16 95 H215:tyre width, mm60:cross-section ratio (tyre height
to tyre width), %R:belt type: RadialRF:type: RunFlat16:wheel diameter, inches95:load index e.g. 95 is equivalent
to 690 kgH:speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q:up to 160 km/hS:up to 180 km/hT:up to 190 km/hH:up to 210 km/hV:up to 240 km/hW:up to 270 km/h
Choose a tyre appropriate for the
maximum speed of your vehicle.
The maximum speed is achievable at kerb weight with driver (75 kg) plus
125 kg payload. Optional equipment
could reduce the maximum speed of
the vehicle.
Performance 3 270.

Technical data263Technical dataVehicle identification..................263
Vehicle Identification Number ..263
Identification plate ...................263
Engine identification ................264
Vehicle data ............................... 265
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 265
Engine data ............................. 268
Performance ............................ 270
Vehicle weight ......................... 271
Vehicle dimensions .................272
Capacities ................................ 273
Tyre pressures ........................ 275Vehicle identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber
The Vehicle Identification Number
may be stamped on the identification plate and on the floor pan, under thefloor covering, visible under a cover.
The Vehicle Identification Number
may be embossed on the instrument
panel, visible through the windscreen,
or in the engine compartment on the
right body panel.
Identification plate
The identification plate is located on
the front left or right door frame.

264Technical dataInformation on identification label:1:manufacturer2:type approval number3:vehicle identification number4:permissible gross vehicle weight
rating in kg5:permissible gross train weight
in kg6:maximum permissible front axle
load in kg7:maximum permissible rear axle
load in kg8:vehicle-specific or country-
specific data
The combined total of front and rear
axle loads must not exceed the
permissible gross vehicle weight. For
example, if the front axle is bearing its
maximum permissible load, the rear
axle can only bear a load that is equal
to the gross vehicle weight minus the front axle load.
The technical data is determined in
accordance with European
Community standards. We reserve
the right to make modifications.
Specifications in the vehicle
documents always have priority over
those given in this manual.
Engine identification
The technical data tables show the
engine identifier code. Engine data
3 268.
To identify the respective engine,
refer to the engine power in the EEC
Certificate of Conformity provided
with your vehicle or other national
registration documents.

270Technical dataPerformanceEngineB14NELB14NET
B14NET
LPGB16XNT
CNG
B16SHLB16SHT
Maximum speed 3)
[km/h]Manual transmission
with Stop-start system190
192200
202195
–200
––
––
220Automatic transmission–197––208–3) The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce
the specified maximum speed of the vehicle.EngineB16DTJB16DTHB20DTJB20DTHMaximum speed 3)
[km/h]Manual transmission
with Stop-start system–
186–
191–
–208
208Automatic transmission––1902053) The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce
the specified maximum speed of the vehicle.

Technical data271Vehicle weightKerb weight, basic model without any optional equipmentEngineManual transmissionAutomatic transmission5-seats/7-seats
[kg]B14NEL1613/1640–B14NET1613/16401613/1640B14NET LPG1664/1691–B16XNT CNG1701/1728–B16SHL–1701/1728B16SHT1664/1691–B16DTJ1701/1728–B16DTH1701/1728–B20DTJ–1788/1815B20DTH1733/17601788/1815
Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight.
Loading information 3 94.

290Traction Control system off......... 114
Traffic sign assistant ...........117, 194
Trailer coupling ........................... 209
Trailer stability assist .................212
Trailer towing ............................. 209
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................162
Tread depth ............................... 242
Trip odometer ............................ 104
Turn and lane-change signals ...137
Turn signal ................................. 110
Tyre chains ................................ 243
Tyre designations ......................237
Tyre pressure ............................ 238
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 115, 239
Tyre pressures ........................... 275
Tyre repair kit ............................. 243
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 188
Underseat storage .......................68
Upholstery .................................. 257
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 220
Vehicle checks............................ 216
Vehicle data ................................ 265
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 283Vehicle detected ahead..............117
Vehicle dimensions .................... 272
Vehicle Identification Number ....263
Vehicle jack ................................ 237
Vehicle messages .....................123
Vehicle personalisation .............125
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 215
Vehicle tools ............................... 237
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 271
Ventilation ................................... 142
W
Warning chimes .........................124
Warning lights ............................. 103
Warning triangle .......................... 92
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 220
Wheel changing .........................246
Wheel covers ............................. 243
Wheels and tyres .......................237
Windows ....................................... 31
Windscreen................................... 31
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........98
Winter tyres ............................... 237
Wiper blade replacement ..........222