2018 OPEL ZAFIRA C catalytic converter

Instruments and controls105Fuel selector
Natural gas operation, CNG
Pressing Y switches between petrol
and natural gas operation. Switching
is not possible at high loads (e.g.
powerful acceleration, driving at full
throttle). The LED status shows the
current operating mode.
1 off:natural gas
operation1 illumi‐
nates:petrol operation1 flashes:no switching is
possible, one type of
fuel is emptyAs soon as the natural gas tank is
empty, petrol operation is
automatically engaged until the
ignition is switched off.
If the natural gas tank is not refuelled, the system must be manually
switched to petrol operation before
the engine is restarted. This will
prevent damage to the catalytic
converter (overheating caused by
irregular fuel supply).
If the selector switch is operated
several times within a short time, a
switchover inhibitor is activated. The
engine remains in the current
operating mode. The inhibitor
remains active until the ignition is
switched off.
A slight loss of power and torque can
be expected during petrol operation.
You must therefore adapt your driving style (e.g. during overtaking
manoeuvres) and high vehicle loads
(e.g. towing loads) accordingly.
Every six months run the petrol tank
down until control indicator Y
illuminates, then refuel. This isnecessary to maintain fuel quality as
well as system function necessary for
petrol operation.
Fill the tank completely at regular
intervals to prevent corrosion in the
tank.
Note
Natural gas tanks (Type IV) consist
of lightweight fibre reinforced plastic.
After a collision behind the front
seats or overrunning of objects
which impact the underbody of the vehicle the natural gas tanks must
be checked. We recommend an
Opel Repairer authorised for
servicing natural gas vehicles.
Fuel for natural gas operation 3 248.

112Instruments and controlsAirbag deactivation
ONV illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
OFF * illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 59.
9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 265.

116Instruments and controls9Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 262.
Low fuel
Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 248.
Catalytic converter 3 206.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 267.
Immobiliser d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 130.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on,
during headlight flash 3 131 , or when
high beam is on with high beam assist
3 131.
High beam assist f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated
3 134.LED headlights
f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Fault in the system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System is switched to symmetrical
low beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
four seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder for
symmetrical headlight 3 133.
Fog light > illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 135.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 136.
Cruise control m illuminates white or green.

198Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 199
Control of the vehicle ...............199
Steering ................................... 199
Starting and operating ...............199
New vehicle running-in ............199
Ignition switch positions ...........199
Retained power off ..................200
Starting the engine ..................200
Overrun cut-off ........................ 201
Stop-start system ....................202
Parking .................................... 204
Engine exhaust .......................... 205
Diesel particle filter ..................205
Catalytic converter ...................206
AdBlue ..................................... 207
Automatic transmission ..............210
Transmission display ...............210
Selector lever .......................... 210
Manual mode ........................... 211
Electronic driving programmes 211
Fault ........................................ 212
Interruption of power supply ....212
Manual transmission ..................213Brakes........................................ 214
Antilock brake system .............214
Parking brake .......................... 214
Brake assist ............................. 216
Hill start assist ......................... 216
Ride control systems .................217
Traction Control system ..........217
Electronic Stability Control ......218
Interactive driving system ........219
Driver assistance systems .........220
Cruise control .......................... 220
Speed limiter ........................... 222
Adaptive cruise control ............223
Forward collision alert .............230
Following distance indication ...233
Active Emergency Braking ......234
Parking assist .......................... 235
Side blind spot alert .................238
Rear view camera ...................240
Traffic sign assistant ................241
Lane departure warning ..........245
Fuel ............................................ 246
Fuel for petrol engines .............246
Fuel for diesel engines ............247
Fuel for natural gas operation . 248
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....248
Refuelling ................................ 248
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 253Trailer hitch................................ 254
General information .................254
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 255
Trailer towing ........................... 255
Towing equipment ...................256
Trailer stability assist ...............258

206Driving and operatingindicated by illumination of % and a
warning message in the Driver
Information Centre.
% illuminates along with a warning
message when diesel particle filter is
full. Start cleaning process as soon as
possible.
% flashes along with a warning
message when diesel particle 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. Diesel particle 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 anyreasons, 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 3 246, 3 313 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.

Driving and operating211The engine can only be started with
the lever in position P or N. When
position N is selected, press the brake
pedal or apply the parking brake
before starting.
Do not accelerate while engaging a
gear. Never depress the accelerator
pedal and brake pedal at the same
time.
When a gear is engaged, the vehicle
slowly begins to creep when the
brake is released.
Engine braking To utilise the engine braking effect,select a lower gear in good time when
driving downhill, see manual mode.
Rocking the vehicle Rocking the vehicle is only
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud or snow. Move the selector
lever between D and R in a repeat
pattern. Do not race the engine and
avoid sudden acceleration.Parking
Apply the parking brake and engageP .
The ignition key can only be removed
when the selector lever is in position
P .
Manual mode
Move selector lever out of position D
towards the left in position M.
Tap selector lever upwards + to shift
to a higher gear.
Tap the selector lever downwards - to
shift to a lower gear.
If a higher gear is selected when
vehicle speed is too low, or a lower
gear when vehicle speed is too high,
the shift is not executed. This can
cause a message in the Driver
Information Centre.
In manual mode, no automatic
shifting to a higher gear takes place
at high engine revolutions.
Gear shift indication
The symbol R with a number beside
it is indicated when gearshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
Shift indication appears only in
manual mode.
Electronic driving programmes
● Following a cold start, the operating temperature
programme increases engine
speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.

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