2019 OPEL ZAFIRA C tow

278Vehicle care3. Allow both engines to idle forapprox. 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 3 261.
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.

Vehicle care279Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 216, 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
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
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 3 261.
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.

280Vehicle careCaution
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.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper
and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.

282Vehicle careAfter the underbody is washed, checkthe 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.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 aweak 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.

309Breakdown.................................. 278
BringGo ...................................... 148
Bulb replacement ....................... 247
C Call Functions during a call ............167
Incoming call ........................... 167
Initiating a phone call ..............167
Ring tone ................................. 167
Call history .................................. 167
Capacities .................................. 295
Cargo management system ........75
Catalytic converter .....................189
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............122
Centre console storage ...............65
Changing tyre and wheel size ...267
Charging system .......................... 96
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 59
Child restraints.............................. 56
Child restraint systems ................56
Cigarette lighter ........................... 88
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............173
Clock............................................. 86
Code ........................................... 106
Contacts ..................................... 155Control elements
Infotainment system ................126
Steering wheel ........................ 126
Control elements overview .........126
Control indicators.......................... 92
Control of the vehicle .................182
Controls ........................................ 83
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............285
Cruise control ....................100, 203
Cupholders .................................. 62
Curtain airbag system .................. 54
Curve lighting.............................. 118
D
DAB ............................................ 141
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............117
Declaration of conformity ............298
DEF ............................................ 190
Destination input ........................155
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................190
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......246
Digital audio broadcasting ..........141
Displaying pictures .....................145
Display settings ..................145, 147
Door open .................................. 101
Door panel storage .......................64
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........203Driver Information Centre ...........101
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 233
Driving hints ................................ 182
E Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 254
Electric parking brake ...........97, 197
Electric parking brake fault ...........97
Electronic climate control system 175
Electronic driving programmes ..194
Electronic Stability Control.......... 200
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............98
Electronic Stability Control off....... 98
Emergency call ........................... 167
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......240
Engine compartment fuse box ...256
Engine coolant ........................... 242
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 90
Engine data ............................... 292
Engine exhaust .......................... 188
Engine identification ...................288
Engine oil ................... 241, 285, 289
Engine oil pressure ......................99
Entry lighting .............................. 122
Event data recorders ..................304
Exhaust filter ......................... 99, 188

313Smartphone................................ 143
Phone projection .....................148
Software acknowledgement .......302
Spare wheel ............................... 271
Speech recognition .....................163
Speed dial numbers ...................167
Speed limiter....................... 101, 204
Speedometer ............................... 89
Starting and operating ................182
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................183
Station search............................. 138
Steering ...................................... 182
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 83
Steering wheel audio controls ....126
Steering wheel controls ...............83
Stop-start system........................ 185
Storage ......................................... 62
Storage compartments .................62
Storing stations ........................... 139
Sunvisor lights ........................... 122
Sun visors .................................... 33
Switching the Infotainment system on ................................ 129
Symbols ......................................... 4
System settings .......................... 135
T
Tachometer ................................. 90
Tail lights ................................... 250Theft-deterrent feature ..............125
Third row seats ............................ 44
Three-point seat belt .................... 46
TMC stations .............................. 149
Tone settings .............................. 133
Tools .......................................... 261
Touch beep volume ....................134
Tow bar....................................... 233 Towing ................................ 233, 278
Towing another vehicle .............279
Towing equipment .....................234
Towing the vehicle .....................278
TP volume .................................. 134
Traction Control system ............. 199
Traction Control system off........... 98
Traffic incidents .......................... 160
Traffic sign assistant ...........101, 224
Trailer coupling ........................... 233
Trailer stability assist .................237
Trailer towing ............................. 234
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................192
Tread depth ............................... 266
Trip odometer .............................. 89
Turn lights ............................ 94, 119
Turn list ....................................... 160
Tyre chains ................................ 267
Tyre designations ......................261
Tyre pressure ............................ 262Tyre pressure monitoring
system ............................... 99, 263
Tyre pressures ........................... 297
Tyre repair kit ............................. 267
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 218
Underseat storage .......................64
Upholstery .................................. 282
Usage ................. 129, 137, 150, 163
Bluetooth ................................. 143
Menu ....................................... 131
Navigation system ...................150
Phone ...................................... 167
Radio ....................................... 137
USB ......................................... 143
USB Connecting device ..................143
General information ................143
USB audio menu .....................144
USB movie menu ....................147
USB picture menu ...................145
Using smartphone applications ..148
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 244
Vehicle checks............................ 240
Vehicle data ................................ 289
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 304