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Vauxhall New Zafira (2016 year). Manual - part 13

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Driving and operating

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Stowage of coupling ball bar

Fitting the coupling ball bar

Checking the tensioning of the

coupling ball bar

The bag with the coupling ball bar is

Disengage and fold down the socket.

stowed in the load compartment.

Remove the sealing plug from the

● Red marking on rotary knob must

opening for the coupling ball bar and

point towards green marking on

Place the strap through the right rear

stow it.

coupling ball bar.

lashing eye, wrap around twice and

tighten the strap to secure the bag.

● The gap between the rotary knob

and the coupling ball bar must be

approx. 6 mm.

● The key must be in position c.

Otherwise, the coupling ball bar must

be tensioned before being inserted:

● Unlock coupling ball bar by

turning key to position c.

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Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar

Attach breakaway stopping cable to

in the opening and push firmly

eye.

upwards until it audibly engages.

Check that the coupling ball bar is

The rotary handle snaps back into its

correctly installed

original position resting against the

● Green marking on rotary knob

coupling ball bar without a gap.

must point towards green

marking on coupling ball bar.

9 Warning

● There must be no gap between

Do not touch rotary handle during

the rotary handle and the

insertion.

coupling ball bar.

● The coupling ball bar must be

●

Pull out rotary knob and turn

Lock the coupling ball bar by turning

firmly engaged in the opening.

clockwise as far as it will go.

the key to position e. Remove the key

● The coupling ball bar must be

and close the protective flap.

locked and the key removed.

Inserting the coupling ball bar

Eye for break-away stopping cable

9 Warning

Towing a trailer is permitted only

when a coupling ball bar is fitted

correctly. If the coupling ball bar

does not engage correctly, seek

the assistance of a workshop.

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Dismounting the coupling ball bar

selectively braked until the snaking

ceases. While system is working keep

steering wheel as still as possible.

Trailer stability assist (TSA) is a

function of the Electronic Stability

Control 3 169.

Open the protective flap and turn the

key to position c to unlock the

coupling ball bar.

Pull out rotary handle and turn

clockwise as far as it will go. Pull out

coupling ball bar downwards.

Insert sealing plug in opening. Fold

away socket.

Trailer stability assist

If the system detects snaking

movements, engine power is reduced

and the vehicle/trailer combination is

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● Since the durability of AdBlue is

Vehicle checks

9 Danger

limited to two years, fluid should

be exchanged if it is too old. Seek

Performing work

The ignition system uses

the assistance of a workshop.

extremely high voltage. Do not

● Fit the number plate if necessary.

touch.

End-of-life vehicle recovery

Bonnet

Information on end-of-life vehicle

Opening

recovery centres and the recycling of

end-of-life vehicles is available on our

website, where legally required. Only

entrust this work to an authorised

recycling centre.

Gas vehicles must be recycled by a

service centre authorised for gas

vehicles.

9 Warning

Only perform engine compartment

checks when the ignition is off.

The cooling fan may start

operating even if the ignition is off.

Pull the release lever and return it to

its original position.

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Caution

Caution

Do not press the bonnet into the

It is the owner's responsibility to

latch, to avoid dents.

maintain the proper level of an

appropriate quality oil in the

engine.

Engine oil

Check the engine oil level manually

Insert dipstick to the stop on the

on a regular basis to prevent damage

handle and make half a turn.

to the engine. Ensure that the correct

specification of oil is used.

Recommended fluids and lubricants

3 258.

Move the safety catch sideways to the

left vehicle side and open the bonnet.

The maximum engine oil

consumption is 0.6 litres per

The bonnet is held open

1000 km.

automatically by a lifter.

Check with the vehicle on a level

If the bonnet is opened during an

surface. The engine must be at

Autostop, the engine will be restarted

operating temperature and switched

automatically for safety reasons.

off for at least five minutes.

Closing

Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,

insert it to the stop on the handle, pull

Before closing the bonnet, press the

Different dipsticks are used

out and read the engine oil level.

support into the holder.

depending on engine variant.

Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall

into the latch from a low height

(20-25 cm). Check that the bonnet is

engaged.

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We recommend the use of the same

Caution

grade of engine oil that was used at

last change.

Overfilled engine oil must be

The engine oil level must not exceed

drained or suctioned out.

the MAX mark on the dipstick.

On some engines, a funnel is needed

Capacities 3 271.

to top-up engine oil.

Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

Engine coolant

The coolant provides freeze

protection down to approx. -28 °C. In

When the engine oil level has

cold regions with very low

dropped to the MIN mark, top-up

temperatures, the factory filled

engine oil.

coolant provides frost protection

down to approx. -37 °C.

Caution

Only use approved antifreeze.

The funnel is located on the right side

storage in the load compartment.

Coolant and antifreeze 3 258.

Use the funnel to fill in the engine oil

Coolant level

into the engine oil opening.

After topping-up, put the funnel into

Caution

the plastic bag and stow it in the

storage compartment.

Too low a coolant level can cause

engine damage.

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Have the coolant concentration

Power steering fluid level normally

checked and have the cause of the

does not have to be checked. If an

coolant loss remedied by a workshop.

unusual noise sounds during steering

or the power steering reacts

unusually, seek the assistance of a

Power steering fluid

workshop.

Caution

Washer fluid

Extremely small amounts of

contamination can cause steering

system damage and cause it to not

work properly. Do not allow

If the cooling system is cold, the

contaminates to contact the fluid

coolant level should be above the

side of the reservoir cap/dipstick or

filling line mark. Top-up if the level is

from entering the reservoir.

low.

9 Warning

Allow the engine to cool before

opening the cap. Carefully open

the cap, relieving the pressure

Fill with clean water mixed with a

slowly.

suitable quantity of approved

windscreen washer fluid which

To top-up, use a 1:1 mixture of

contains antifreeze.

approved coolant concentrate mixed

with clean tap water. If no coolant

concentrate is available, use clean

tap water. Install the cap tightly.

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Caution

Only washer fluid with a sufficient

antifreeze concentration provides

protection at low temperatures or

a sudden drop in temperature.

Batteries do not belong in household

waste. They must be disposed of at

Brakes

an appropriate recycling collection

In the event of minimum thickness of

point.

the brake lining, a squealing noise

Laying up the vehicle for more than

sounds during braking.

four weeks can lead to battery

Continued driving is possible but

The brake fluid level must be between

discharge. Disconnect the clamp from

have the brake lining replaced as

the MIN and MAX marks.

the negative terminal of the vehicle

soon as possible.

If fluid level is below MIN seek the

battery.

Once new brake linings are installed,

assistance of a workshop.

Ensure the ignition is switched off

do not brake unnecessarily hard for

Brake and clutch fluid 3 258.

before connecting or disconnecting

the first few journeys.

the vehicle battery.

The anti-theft alarm siren must be

Vehicle battery

Brake fluid

deactivated as follows: Switch the

The vehicle battery is maintenance-

ignition on then off, disconnect the

free, provided that the driving profile

9 Warning

vehicle's battery within 15 seconds.

allows sufficient charging of the

Vehicle battery discharge protection

battery. Short-distance-driving and

Brake fluid is poisonous and

3 140.

frequent engine starts can discharge

corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,

the battery. Avoid the use of

skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

unnecessary electrical consumers.

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Disconnecting the battery

In vehicles with an AGM (Absorptive

Charging the vehicle battery

Glass Mat) battery, ensure the battery

If the vehicle's battery is to be

is replaced with another AGM battery.

9 Warning

disconnected (e.g. for maintenance

work), the alarm siren must be

On vehicles with stop-start

deactivated as follows: switch the

system, ensure that the charging

ignition on then off, then disconnect

potential does not exceed

the vehicle's battery within

14.6 volts when using a battery

15 seconds.

charger. Otherwise the vehicle

Replacing the vehicle battery

battery might be damaged.

Notice

Jump starting 3 250.

Any deviation from the instructions

given in this section may lead to

Warning label

temporary deactivation of the stop-

start system.

An AGM battery can be identified by

When the vehicle battery is being

the label on the battery. We

replaced, please ensure that there

recommend the use of an original

are no open ventilation holes in the

Vauxhall vehicle battery.

vicinity of the positive terminal. If a

ventilation hole is open in this area, it

Notice

must be closed off with a dummy cap,

Using an AGM vehicle battery

and the ventilation in the vicinity of the

different from the original Vauxhall

negative terminal must be opened.

vehicle battery may result in a lower

Only use vehicle batteries that allow

performance.

the fuse box to be mounted above the

We recommend that you have the

vehicle battery.

vehicle battery replaced by a

workshop.

Stop-start system 3 153.

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Meaning of symbols:

Wiper blade on the rear window

Wiper blade replacement

●

No sparks, naked flames or

smoking.

●

Always shield eyes. Explosive

gases can cause blindness or

injury.

●

Keep the vehicle battery out of

reach of children.

●

The vehicle battery contains

sulphuric acid which could cause

blindness or serious burn

injuries.

●

See the Owner's Manual for

Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade

further information.

Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the

as shown in illustration and remove.

raised position, press button to

●

Explosive gas may be present in

disengage the wiper blade and

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

the vicinity of the vehicle battery.

remove.

to the wiper arm and push until it

engages.

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

Diesel fuel system bleeding

to the wiper arm and push until it

Lower wiper arm carefully.

If the tank has been run dry, the diesel

engages.

fuel system must be bled. Switch on

Lower wiper arm carefully.

the ignition three times for

15 seconds at a time. Then crank the

engine for a maximum of

40 seconds. Repeat this process after

no less than five seconds. If the

engine fails to start, seek the

assistance of a workshop.

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Low beam (1)

Bulb replacement

Switch off the ignition and switch off

the relevant switch or close the doors.

Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do

not touch the bulb glass with bare

hands.

Use only the same bulb type for

replacement.

Replace headlight bulbs from within

the engine compartment.

Low beam (1) outer bulb.

Bulb check

High beam (2) inner bulb.

1. Rotate cap anticlockwise and

After a bulb replacement switch on

Front turn signal light (3)

remove it.

the ignition, operate and check the

lights.

Halogen headlights

Halogen headlights with separate

bulbs for low beam and high beam.

Sidelights and daytime running lights

are designed as LEDs and can not be

changed.

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2. Rotate the bulb holder

High beam (2)

2. Withdraw the bulb holder from the

anticlockwise to disengage.

reflector housing.

Withdraw the bulb holder from the

reflector housing.

1. Rotate cap anticlockwise and

3. Remove the bulb from the plug

remove it.

connector by pulling.

3. Remove the bulb from the plug

4. Replace the bulb and connect it to

connector by pulling.

the plug connector.

4. Replace the bulb and connect it to

5. Insert and push the bulb holder

the plug connector.

into the reflector housing by

5. Insert the bulb holder, engaging

setting the lug into position.

the lugs into the reflector housing

6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.

and rotate clockwise to secure.

6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.

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Front turn signal (3)

2. Remove the bulb from the socket

by turning anticlockwise and

pulling.

3. Replace and insert new bulb into

socket and turn clockwise.

4. Insert the bulb socket into the

reflector housing and turn

clockwise.

LED headlights

Headlights for low and high beam,

sidelights, daytime running lights and

1. Remove the outer screws of the

turn signal lights are designed as

cover, as shown in the illustration.

1. Rotate bulb socket anticlockwise

LEDs and can not be changed.

to disengage. Withdraw the bulb

Have lights repaired by a workshop in

socket from the reflector housing.

case of failure.

Fog lights

The bulbs are accessible from

beneath the vehicle.

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2. Hinge away the cover.

Tail lights

Turn the bulb socket

anticlockwise and remove it from

the reflector housing.

3. Carefully withdraw the light

assembly from the retaining pins

1. Hinge out the screw cover.

and remove.

4. Detach the plug connector from

the light assembly.

3. Disengage the bulb socket from

the plug connector by pressing

the retaining lug.

4. Remove and replace the bulb

socket with bulb and attach to the

plug connector.

5. Insert the bulb socket into the

reflector housing, turn clockwise

and engage.

6. Mount the cover with the screws.

2. Remove the screws, marked by

the arrows.

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5. Remove and replace the bulb by

7. Fit light assembly onto retaining

turning the bulb socket.

pins and mount the light assembly

using the screws.

Turn signal light (1)

8. Plug in screw cover.

Tail lights (2)

Brake light (3)

Reverse lights (4) in the tailgate

2. Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise

and remove it from the reflector.

Tail lights with Light Emitting

Diode (LED) for tail and brake light

1. Open the tailgate and remove the

cover.

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.

3. Remove the bulb from the socket

by pulling.

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