2017 OPEL ZAFIRA C towing

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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 79.
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
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 at
the front and the full tyre at the rear.
Tyre chains 3 242.
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.

252Vehicle careLead 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 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 3 235.

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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.

256Vehicle careGlass panel
Never 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 damageRectify 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.

283Child restraint systems ................60
Cigarette lighter .........................103
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............142
Clock........................................... 101
Code ........................................... 123
Collision damage repair ..............278
Control indicators........................ 108
Control of the vehicle .................151
Controls ........................................ 97
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............259
Cruise control ....................116, 173
Cupholders .................................. 66
Curtain airbag system .................. 58
Curve lighting.............................. 136
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............135
Declaration of conformity ............275
DEF ............................................ 159
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................159
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......221
Diesel particle filter .............115, 157
Door open .................................. 117
Door panel storage .......................68
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........173
Driver Information Centre ...........117Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 208
Driving hints ................................ 151
E Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 229
Electric parking brake .........113, 166
Electric parking brake fault .........113
Electronic climate control system 144
Electronic driving programmes ..163
Electronic Stability Control.......... 170
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........114
Electronic Stability Control off..... 114
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......215
Engine compartment fuse box ...230
Engine coolant ........................... 217
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 107
Engine data ............................... 267
Engine exhaust .......................... 157
Engine identification ...................263
Engine oil ................... 216, 259, 264
Engine oil pressure ....................115
Entry lighting .............................. 140
Event data recorders ..................280
Exit lighting ................................ 140
Exterior care .............................. 254
Exterior light ............................... 116Exterior lighting ....................13, 132
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29
F
Fault ........................................... 164
First aid kit ................................... 92
Fixed air vents ........................... 149
Flex-Fix system ............................ 70
Fog light ..................................... 116
Fog lights ................................... 224
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Folding tray .................................. 92
Following distance ......................114
Following distance indication ......185
Forward collision alert................. 182
Front airbag system .....................57
Front fog lights ........................... 137
Front seats.................................... 38
Front storage ................................ 68
Fuel............................................. 198
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 207
Fuel for diesel engines ..............199
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......200
Fuel for natural gas operation ...199
Fuel for petrol engines ...............198
Fuel gauge ................................. 105
Fuel selector .............................. 106
Fuses ......................................... 229

285PParking ................................ 19, 156
Parking assist ............................ 188
Parking brake ............................ 166
Parking lights ............................. 138
Particulate filter ........................... 157
Performance .............................. 269
Performing work ........................215
Pollen filter ................................. 149
Power outlets ............................. 102
Power seat adjustment ................41
Power steering............................ 114
Power steering fluid ....................218
Power windows ............................ 31
Preheating ................................. 115
Puncture ..................................... 245
Q Quickheat ................................... 148
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 281
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 140
Rear carrier system ......................70
Rear floor storage cover ..............83
Rear fog light .....................116, 138
Rear seats .................................... 44
Rear storage ................................. 81
Rear view camera ...................... 192Rear window wiper/washer ........ 100
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 259, 264
Refuelling ................................... 202
Registered trademarks ...............280
Retained power off .....................152
Reversing lights .........................138
Ride control system ....................169
Roller blinds ................................. 34
Roof .............................................. 34
Roof load ...................................... 94
Roof rack ..................................... 93
S Safety net .................................... 90
Seat adjustment ............................. 6
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................111
Seat belts ..................................... 50
Seat heating ................................. 43
Seat position ................................ 38
Second row seats ........................44
Selective catalytic reduction .......159
Selector lever ............................. 162
Service ............................... 149, 258
Service display .......................... 107
Service information ....................258
Side airbag system ......................57
Side blind spot alert ....................190
Sidelights .................................... 132Side turn signal lights ................227
Software acknowledgement .......278
Spare wheel ............................... 247
Speed limiter....................... 117, 174
Speedometer ............................. 104
Starting and operating ................151
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................152
Steering ...................................... 151
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 97
Steering wheel controls ...............97
Stop-start system........................ 154
Storage ......................................... 66
Storage compartments .................66
Sunvisor lights ........................... 140
Sun visors .................................... 33
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 105
Tail lights ................................... 225
Third row seats ............................ 48
Three-point seat belt .................... 51
Tools .......................................... 235
Tow bar....................................... 208
Towing ................................ 208, 252
Towing another vehicle .............253
Towing equipment .....................209
Towing the vehicle .....................252
Traction Control system ............. 169