2018.5 OPEL ZAFIRA C tow

294Vehicle care
7. Detach the safety cable.
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 3 281.
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.

Vehicle care2953. Place the hook end of the strapthrough the loop and pull it until
the strap is fastened securely to
the lashing eye.
4. Insert the strap through the spokes 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 wheelCaution
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 3 287.
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.

298Vehicle careTowingTowing the vehicle
Disengage cap at bottom and removedownwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 281.
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.
Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 233, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
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

Vehicle care299and 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
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
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 3 281.
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.

302Vehicle careTowing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Rear carrier systemClean 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.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.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.

333Brakes ............................... 213, 264
Breakdown.................................. 298
BringGo ...................................... 164
Bulb replacement ....................... 267
C
Call Functions during a call ............184
Incoming call ........................... 184
Initiating a phone call ..............184
Ring tone ................................. 184
Call history .................................. 184
Capacities .................................. 317
Cargo management system ........88
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................205
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............138
Centre console storage ...............69
Changing tyre and wheel size ...287
Charging system ........................ 112
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 63
Child restraints.............................. 60
Child restraint systems ................60
Cigarette lighter .........................102
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............189
Clock........................................... 100CNG.................................... 105, 247
Code ........................................... 122
Contacts ..................................... 171
Control elements Infotainment system ................142
Steering wheel ........................ 142
Control elements overview .........142
Control indicators........................ 108
Control of the vehicle .................198
Controls ........................................ 97
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............304
Cruise control ....................116, 219
Cupholders .................................. 66
Curtain airbag system .................. 58
Curve lighting.............................. 134
D
DAB ............................................ 157
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............133
Declaration of conformity ............322
DEF ............................................ 206
Destination input ........................171
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................206
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......266
Digital audio broadcasting ..........157
Displaying pictures .....................162
Display settings ..................162, 163
Door open .................................. 117Door panel storage.......................68
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........219
Driver Information Centre ...........117
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 253
Driving hints ................................ 198
E Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 274
Electric parking brake .........113, 213
Electric parking brake fault .........113
Electronic climate control system 191
Electronic driving programmes ..210
Electronic Stability Control.......... 217
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........114
Electronic Stability Control off..... 114
Emergency call ........................... 183
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......260
Engine compartment fuse box ...276
Engine coolant ........................... 262
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 107
Engine data ............................... 312
Engine exhaust .......................... 204
Engine identification ...................307
Engine oil ................... 261, 304, 308
Engine oil pressure ....................115

337Seat belts ..................................... 50
Seat heating ................................. 43
Seat position ................................ 38
Second row seats ........................44
Selective catalytic reduction .......206
Selector lever ............................. 209
Service ............................... 196, 303
Service display .......................... 107
Service information ....................303
Side airbag system ......................58
Side blind spot alert ....................237
Sidelights .................................... 130
Side turn lights ........................... 273
Smartphone ................................ 159
Phone projection .....................164
Software acknowledgement .......326
Spare wheel ............................... 293
Speech recognition .....................179
Speed dial numbers ...................184
Speed limiter....................... 117, 221
Speedometer ............................. 103
Starting and operating ................198
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................199
Station search............................. 154
Steering ...................................... 198
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 97
Steering wheel audio controls ....142
Steering wheel controls ...............97
Stop-start system........................ 201Storage ......................................... 66
Storage compartments .................66
Storing stations ........................... 155
Sunvisor lights ........................... 138
Sun visors .................................... 33
Switching the Infotainment system on ................................ 145
Symbols ......................................... 4
System settings .......................... 151
T Tachometer ............................... 104
Tail lights ................................... 270
Theft-deterrent feature ..............141
Third row seats ............................ 48
Three-point seat belt .................... 51
TMC stations .............................. 165
Tone settings .............................. 149
Tools .......................................... 281
Touch beep volume ....................150
Tow bar....................................... 253
Towing ................................ 253, 298
Towing another vehicle .............299
Towing equipment .....................254
Towing the vehicle .....................298
TP volume .................................. 150
Traction Control system ............. 216
Traction Control system off......... 114
Traffic incidents .......................... 176
Traffic sign assistant ...........117, 240Trailer coupling ........................... 253
Trailer stability assist .................256
Trailer towing ............................. 253
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................209
Tread depth ............................... 286
Trip odometer ............................ 103
Turn lights .......................... 110, 135
Turn list ....................................... 176
Tyre chains ................................ 287
Tyre designations ......................281
Tyre pressure ............................ 282
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 115, 283
Tyre pressures ........................... 319
Tyre repair kit ............................. 287
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 234
Underseat storage .......................68
Upholstery .................................. 302
Usage ................. 145, 153, 167, 179
Bluetooth ................................. 159
Menu ....................................... 147
Navigation system ...................167
Phone ...................................... 184
Radio ....................................... 153
USB ......................................... 159