2018.5 OPEL ZAFIRA C emergency towing

Driving and operating197Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 198
Control of the vehicle ...............198
Steering ................................... 198
Starting and operating ...............198
New vehicle running-in ............198
Ignition switch positions ...........198
Retained power off ..................199
Starting the engine ..................199
Overrun cut-off ........................ 200
Stop-start system ....................201
Parking .................................... 203
Engine exhaust .......................... 204
Exhaust filter ............................ 204
Catalytic converter ...................205
AdBlue ..................................... 206
Automatic transmission ..............209
Transmission display ...............209
Selector lever .......................... 209
Manual mode ........................... 210
Electronic driving programmes 210
Fault ........................................ 211
Interruption of power supply ....211
Manual transmission ..................212Brakes........................................ 213
Antilock brake system .............213
Parking brake .......................... 213
Brake assist ............................. 215
Hill start assist ......................... 215
Ride control systems .................216
Traction Control system ..........216
Electronic Stability Control ......217
Interactive driving system ........218
Driver assistance systems .........219
Cruise control .......................... 219
Speed limiter ........................... 221
Adaptive cruise control ............222
Forward collision alert .............229
Following distance indication ...232
Active Emergency Braking ......233
Parking assist .......................... 234
Side blind spot alert .................237
Rear view camera ...................239
Traffic sign assistant ................240
Lane departure warning ..........244
Fuel ............................................ 245
Fuel for petrol engines .............245
Fuel for diesel engines ............246
Fuel for natural gas operation . 247
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....247
Refuelling ................................ 248
Trailer hitch ................................ 253
General information .................253Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 253
Trailer towing ........................... 253
Towing equipment ...................254
Trailer stability assist ...............256

Driving and operating205% illuminates along with a warning
message when exhaust filter is full.
Start cleaning process as soon as
possible.
% flashes along with a warning
message when exhaust filter has
reached the maximum filling level.
Start cleaning process immediately to
avoid damage to the engine.
Activate self-cleaning process To activate cleaning process,
continue driving, keep engine speed
above 2000 rpm. Shift down if
necessary. Exhaust filter cleaning is
then started.
Cleaning process is completed more
quickly at high engine speeds and
loads.
Control indicator % extinguishes as
soon as the self-cleaning operation is
complete. Keep on driving until self-
cleaning operation is complete.Caution
If possible, do not interrupt
cleaning process. Drive until
cleaning is completed to avoid the need for service or repair by a
workshop.
Cleaning process not possible
If cleaning is not possible for anyreason, control indicator Z
illuminates and a warning message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre. Engine power may be
reduced. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.
Caution
Fuel grades other than those listed on pages 3 245, 3 312 could
damage the catalytic converter or
electronic components.
Unburnt petrol will overheat and
damage the catalytic converter.
Therefore avoid excessive use of the starter, running the fuel tank
dry and starting the engine by
pushing or towing.
In the event of misfiring, uneven
engine running, a reduction in engine performance or other unusual
problems, have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop as soon as
possible. In an emergency, driving
can be continued for a short period,
keeping vehicle speed and engine
speed low.

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

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