2018 OPEL ZAFIRA C brake light

Driving and operating255Driving 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 3 320.Trailer towing
Trailer loadsThe 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).The permissible gross train weight must not be exceeded. This weight is specified on the identification plate
3 308.
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.

Vehicle care259Vehicle careGeneral Information...................260
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 260
Vehicle storage ........................260
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....261
Vehicle checks ........................... 261
Performing work ......................261
Bonnet ..................................... 261
Engine oil ................................. 262
Engine coolant ......................... 263
Power steering fluid .................264
Washer fluid ............................ 265
Brakes ..................................... 265
Brake fluid ............................... 265
Vehicle battery ......................... 265
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....267
Wiper blade replacement ........267
Bulb replacement .......................268
Halogen headlights ..................268
LED headlights ........................ 270
Fog lights ................................. 270
Tail lights ................................. 271
Side turn signal lights ..............274
Number plate light ...................274Interior lights ............................ 275
Instrument panel illumination ...275
Electrical system ........................275
Fuses ....................................... 275
Engine compartment fuse box . 277
Instrument panel fuse box .......279
Load compartment fuse box ....280
Vehicle tools .............................. 282
Tools ........................................ 282
Wheels and tyres .......................282
Winter tyres ............................. 282
Tyre designations ....................282
Tyre pressure .......................... 283
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 284
Tread depth ............................. 287
Changing tyre and wheel size . 288
Wheel covers ........................... 288
Tyre chains .............................. 288
Tyre repair kit .......................... 288
Wheel changing .......................291
Spare wheel ............................ 294
Jump starting ............................. 297
Towing ....................................... 298
Towing the vehicle ...................298
Towing another vehicle ...........299Appearance care .......................300
Exterior care ............................ 300
Interior care ............................. 302

272Vehicle care
3. Carefully withdraw the lightassembly from the retaining pins
and remove.
4. Detach the plug connector from the light assembly.
5. Remove and replace the bulb by turning the bulb socket.
Turn signal light ( 1)
Tail lights ( 2)
Brake light ( 3)
Tail lights with Light Emitting
Diode (LED) for tail and brake light
Only the turn signal light ( 1) can
be replaced.
Remove and replace the bulb by
turning the bulb socket.
6. Connect the plug connector to the
light assembly.
7. Fit light assembly onto retaining pins and mount the light assembly
using the screws.
8. Plug in screw cover.
Reverse lights (4) in the tailgate
1. Open the tailgate and remove the
cover.

278Vehicle careNo.Circuit16Starter17Transmission control module18Heated rear window19Front power windows20Rear power windows21Rear electrical centre22Left high beam (Halogen)23–24Right headlight (LED)25Left headlight (LED)26Front fog lights27Diesel fuel heating28Stop-start system29Electric parking brake30ABS31Adaptive cruise control32AirbagNo.Circuit33Adaptive forward lighting/Auto‐
matic light control34Exhaust gas recirculation35Exterior mirror/Rain sensor36Climate control37Canister vent solenoid38Vacuum pump39Central control module40Windscreen washer/Rear
window washer system41Right high beam (Halogen)42Radiator fan43Windscreen wiper44Windscreen wiper45Radiator fan46–47Horn48Radiator fanNo.Circuit49Fuel pump50Headlamp levelling/Adaptive
forward lighting51Air shutter52Auxiliary heater/Diesel engine53Transmission control module/
Engine control module54Vacuum pump/Instrument
panel cluster/Heating ventila‐
tion/Air conditioning system
After having changed defective fuses,
close the fuse box cover and press
until it engages.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunctions may occur.

286Vehicle care
Select Tyre load page under Vehicle
Information Menu ? in the Driver
Information Centre 3 117.
Select: ● Light for comfort pressure up to
3 people.
● Eco for Eco pressure up to
3 people.
● Max for full load.
Tyre pressure sensor matching
process
Each tyre pressure sensor has a
unique identification code. The
identification code must be matched
to a new wheel position after rotating
the wheels or exchanging the
complete wheel set and if one or more
tyre pressure sensors were replaced. The tyre pressure sensor matching
process should also be performed
after replacing a spare wheel with a
road wheel containing the tyre
pressure sensor.
The malfunction light w and the
warning message or code should
extinguish at the next ignition cycle.
The sensors are matched to the
wheel positions, using a relearn tool,
in the following order: left side front
wheel, right side front wheel, right
side rear wheel and left side rear
wheel. The turn signal light at the
current active position is illuminated
until sensor is matched.
Consult your workshop for service.
There are two minutes to match the
first wheel position, and five minutes
overall to match all four wheel
positions. If it takes longer, the
matching process stops and must be
restarted.
The tyre pressure sensor matching
process is:
1. Apply the parking brake.2. Turn the ignition on.
3. On vehicles with automatic transmission: set the selector
lever to P.
On vehicles with manual
transmission: select neutral.
4. Press MENU on the turn signal
lever to select the Vehicle
Information Menu ? in the
Driver Information Centre.
5. Turn the adjuster wheel to scroll to
the tyre pressure menu.

Vehicle care299
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.
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
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 3 282.

332IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 260
Activating Bluetooth music .........161
Activating phone .........................184
Activating radio ........................... 154
Activating the navigation system 167
Activating USB audio ..................161
Activating USB movie .................163
Activating USB picture ................162
Active Emergency Braking .........234
Active head restraints ...................37
Adaptive cruise control .......117, 223
AdBlue ........................ 115, 207, 305
Adjustable air vents ...................196
Airbag and belt tensioners .........111
Airbag deactivation ..............59, 112
Airbag label................................... 54 Airbag system .............................. 54
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 197
Air conditioning system .............. 191
Air intake .................................... 197
Air vents...................................... 196
Antilock brake system ................ 214
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....113
Anti-theft alarm system ................26
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................300
Armrest ......................................... 42Armrest storage ........................... 69
Ashtrays ..................................... 102
Audio files ................................... 159
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............131
Automatic locking ........................24
Automatic transmission .............210
Autostop ..................................... 202
Auto volume................................ 151
Auxiliary heater ........................... 196
B Basic operation ........................... 148
Battery discharge protection ......139
Battery voltage ........................... 123
Bicycle rack .................................. 70
BlueInjection ............................... 207
Bluetooth Bluetooth connection ..............181
Bluetooth music menu ............161
Connecting device ..................159
General information ................159
Pairing ..................................... 181
Phone ...................................... 184
Bluetooth connection ..................181
Bonnet ....................................... 261
Brake and clutch fluid .................305
Brake and clutch system ...........112
Brake assist ............................... 216
Brake fluid .................................. 265

333Brakes ............................... 214, 265
Breakdown.................................. 298
BringGo ...................................... 164
Bulb replacement ....................... 268
C
Call Functions during a call ............184
Incoming call ........................... 184
Initiating a phone call ..............184
Ring tone ................................. 184
Call history .................................. 184
Capacities .................................. 318
Cargo management system ........88
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................206
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............138
Centre console storage ...............69
Changing tyre and wheel size ...288
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 .............190
Clock........................................... 100CNG.................................... 105, 248
Code ........................................... 122
Collision damage repair ..............328
Contacts ..................................... 171
Control elements Infotainment system ................142
Steering wheel ........................ 142
Control elements overview .........142
Control indicators........................ 108
Control of the vehicle .................199
Controls ........................................ 97
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............305
Cruise control ....................116, 220
Cupholders .................................. 66
Curtain airbag system .................. 58
Curve lighting.............................. 134
D DAB ............................................ 158
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............133
Declaration of conformity ............323
DEF ............................................ 207
Destination input ........................171
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................207
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......267
Diesel particle filter .............115, 205
Digital audio broadcasting ..........158
Displaying pictures .....................162Display settings ..................162, 163
Door open .................................. 117
Door panel storage .......................68
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........220
Driver Information Centre ...........117
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 255
Driving hints ................................ 199
E Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 275
Electric parking brake .........113, 214
Electric parking brake fault .........113
Electronic climate control system 192
Electronic driving programmes ..211
Electronic Stability Control.......... 218
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........114
Electronic Stability Control off..... 114
Emergency call ........................... 183
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......261
Engine compartment fuse box ...277
Engine coolant ........................... 263
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 107
Engine data ............................... 313
Engine exhaust .......................... 205
Engine identification ...................309