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Vauxhall Zafira (2016 year). Manual - part 9

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Lighting

141

Headlight range adjustment

Headlights when driving

Vehicles with Xenon headlight

system

abroad

Manual headlight range

The asymmetrical headlight beam

adjustment

extends visibility at the edge of the

road at the passenger side.

However, when driving in countries

where traffic drives on the opposite

side of the road, adjust the headlights

to prevent dazzling of oncoming

traffic.

Vehicles with halogen headlight

system

The headlights do not have to be

1. Key in ignition switch.

adjusted.

2. Pull turn signal lever and hold

To adapt headlight range to the

(headlight flash).

vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn

3. Switch on ignition.

thumb wheel ? to required position.

4. After approx. five seconds the

0 : front seats occupied

control indicator f starts flashing

1 : all seats occupied

and an acoustic signal sounds.

2 : all seats occupied and load

compartment laden

Control indicator f 3 115.

3 : driver's seat occupied and load

Every time the ignition is switched on,

compartment laden

f flashes for approx. four secondsas

a reminder.

Dynamic automatic headlight

levelling 3 142.

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Lighting

143

Dynamic curve lighting

Reversing function

Activation

If the headlights are on and reverse

gear is engaged, both corner lights

are switched on. They remain

illuminated for 20 seconds after

disengaging reverse gear or until

driving faster than 10 mph in a

forward gear.

The light beam pivots based on

steering wheel angle and speed,

High beam assist

improving lighting in curves.

This feature allows high beam as

Control indicator f 3 115.

main driving light by night and when

vehicle speed is faster than 25 mph.

Corner lighting

It switches to low beam when:

The high beam assist is activated by

pushing the indicator lever twice with

● The camera in the windscreen

a speed above 25 mph.

detects the lights of oncoming or

preceding vehicles.

The green control indicator l

illuminates continuously when the

● The vehicle speed is slower than

assist is activated, the blue one 7

12 mph.

illuminates when high beam is on.

● It is foggy or snowy.

On tight bends or when turning off,

Control indicator l 3 115.

depending on the steering angle or

● Driving in urban areas.

the turn signal light, an additional left

If there are no restrictions detected,

Deactivation

or right reflector is switched on which

the system switches back to high

Push indicator lever once. It is also

illuminates the road at an right angle

beam.

deactivated when front fog lights are

to the direction of travel. It is activated

switched on.

up to a speed of 25 mph.

Control indicator f 3 115.

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Lighting

If a headlight flash is activated when

● Urban areas are entered.

A special topographical evaluation

the high beam is on, the high beam

function detects preceding vehicles

● Iit is foggy or snowy.

assist will be deactivated.

on hills or slopes by recognising the

If there are no restrictions detected,

rear light moving ahead. The system

If a headlight flash is activated when

the system switches back to high

adjusts the height of the light range to

the high beam is off, the high beam

beam.

ensure optimum illumination on the

assist will stay activated.

When the system is active, the front

road ahead without dazzling.

High beam assist is always active

camera monitors the area ahead of

after the ignition is switched on.

the vehicle and ensures an optimum

Activation

light distribution for maximum driver

Intelligent light ranging with

vision during almost all conditions

automatic high beam activation

Intelligent light ranging with automatic

Intelligent light ranging uses the

high beam activation therefore

properties of Bi-Xenon headlights to

reduces the difference between

extend the light range of the low

conventional low and high beam

beams by up to 400 metres and

without drastic changes in light-

additionally activates automatic high

range, distribution and intensity.

beam without dazzling or disturbing

oncoming or preceding traffic.

High beam is deactivated and the low

beam light range will be reduced to

avoid dazzling when the following

Intelligent light ranging and automatic

restrictions are detected by the front

high beam activation are switched on

camera in the windscreen:

together by pushing the indicator

● A preceding vehicle is

lever twice. They can be switched on

recognised.

with ignition on.

● An oncoming vehicle is

recognised.

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Lighting

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Automatic high beam activation

Fault in Adaptive forward lighting

In the event of an accident with airbag

operates at a speed above 25 mph

system

deployment the hazard warning

and deactivates below 12 mph.

flashers are activated automatically.

Intelligent light ranging operates

When the system detects a failure in

above 35 mph.

the Adaptive forward lighting system,

Turn and lane-change

the system moves to a preset position

The green control indicator l

to avoid dazzling of oncoming traffic.

signals

illuminates continuously when the

If this is not possible, the affected

function is activated, the blue one 7

headlight will be automatically

illuminates when high beam switches

switched off. In any case, one

on automatically.

headlight will stay on. A warning is

displayed in the Driver Information

Deactivation

Centre.

Push indicator lever once. It is also

deactivated when front fog lights are

switched on.

Hazard warning flashers

Dynamic automatic headlight

levelling

To prevent oncoming traffic from

dazzle, headlight levelling is

lever up

:

right turn signal

automatically adjusted based on

lever down :

left turn signal

inclination information measured by

front and rear axle, acceleration or

If the lever is moved past the

deceleration and vehicle speed.

resistance point, the turn signal is

switched on constantly. When the

steering wheel moves back, the turn

signal is automatically deactivated.

Operated by pressing ¨.

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146

Lighting

For three flashes, e.g. when changing

Light switch in position AUTO:

Parking lights

lanes, press the lever until resistance

switching on front fog lights will switch

is felt and then release.

headlights on automatically.

When a trailer is connected, turn

signal flashes six times when

Rear fog light

pressing the lever until resistance is

felt and then releasing.

Move the lever to the resistance point

and hold for longer indication.

Switch the turn signal off manually by

moving the lever to its original

position.

Front fog lights

When the vehicle is parked, the

parking lights on one side can be

activated:

1. Switch off ignition.

Operated by pressing r.

2. Move turn signal lever all the way

Light switch in position AUTO:

up (right parking lights) or down

switching on rear fog light will switch

(left parking lights).

headlights on automatically.

Confirmed by a signal and the

Light switch in position 8: rear fog

corresponding turn signal control

light can only be switched on with

indicator.

front fog lights.

The vehicle rear fog light is

deactivated when towing.

Operated by pressing >.

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147

On vehicles with light sensor, the

Reversing lights

Interior lighting

brightness can only be adjusted when

The reversing light comes on when

the exterior lights are on and the light

the ignition is on and reverse gear is

Instrument panel

sensor detects night conditions.

selected.

illumination control

Interior lights

Misted light covers

During entry and exit of the vehicle,

The inside of the light housing may

the front and rear courtesy lights

mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold

automatically switch on and then off

weather conditions, in heavy rain or

after a delay.

after washing. The mist disappears

quickly by itself; to help switch on the

Notice

headlights.

In the event of an accident with

airbag deployment the courtesy

lights are turned on automatically.

Front courtesy light

Brightness of the following lights can

be adjusted when the exterior lights

are on:

● instrument panel illumination

● Info-Display

● illuminated switches and

operation elements

Turn thumb wheel A and hold until

the desired brightness is obtained.

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148

Lighting

Operate rocker switch:

Reading lights

Lighting features

w

: automatic switching on

and off

Centre console lighting

press u : on

Spotlight incorporated in the interior

press v

: off

lighting comes on when headlights

are switched on.

Rear courtesy lights

Entry lighting

Welcome lighting

Headlights, tail lights, number plate

lights, instrument panel light, interior

lights and the light pipes in doors and

Operated by pressing s and t in

FlexConsole are switched on for a

front and rear courtesy lights.

short time by unlocking the vehicle

with the radio remote control. This

function works only in the dark and

Sunvisor lights

facilitates locating the vehicle.

Illuminates when the cover is opened.

The lighting switches off immediately

Illuminate in conjunction with the front

when the ignition key is turned to

courtesy light depending on rocker

position 1 3 160.

switch position.

Activation or deactivation of this

function can be changed in the

Settings menu in the Info-Display.

Vehicle personalisation 3 129.

The settings can be saved for the key

being used 3 23.

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The following lights will additionally

Activating

The settings can be saved for the key

switch on when the driver's door is

being used 3 23.

opened:

● illumination of some switches

Battery discharge protection

● Driver Information Centre

To prevent discharge of the vehicle

● door pocket lights

battery when the ignition is switched

off, some interior lights are switched

off automatically after some time.

Exit lighting

The following lights switch on if the

key is removed from the ignition

switch:

● interior lights

● instrument panel light (only when

1. Switch off ignition.

it is dark)

2. Remove ignition key.

● light tubes in doors

3. Open driver's door.

● number plate lights (puddle

4. Pull turn signal lever.

lights)

5. Close driver's door.

They will switch off automatically after

If the driver's door is not closed, the

a delay and will be activated again if

lights switch off after two minutes.

the driver's door is opened.

Exit lighting is switched off

Path lighting

immediately if the turn signal lever is

pulled while the driver's door is open.

Headlights, tail lights and number

Activation, deactivation and duration

plate lights illuminate the surrounding

of this function can be changed in the

area for an adjustable time after

Settings menu in the Info-Display.

leaving the vehicle.

Vehicle personalisation 3 129.

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150

Climate control

Heating will not be fully effective until

Climate control

Climate control systems

the engine has reached normal

operating temperature.

Heating and ventilation

system

Air distribution

Climate control systems

150

Heating and ventilation system 150

l : to windscreen and front door

Air conditioning system

151

windows

Electronic climate control

M : to head area via adjustable air

system

152

vents

Auxiliary heater

156

K : to foot well and windscreen

Air vents

156

All combinations are possible.

Adjustable air vents

156

Fixed air vents

157

Fan speed

Maintenance

157

Adjust the air flow by switching the fan

Air intake

157

to the desired speed.

Pollen filter

157

Air conditioning regular

Demisting and defrosting

operation

157

Controls for:

Service

157

● Press V: fan automatically

● temperature

switches to higher speed, the air

● air distribution

distribution is directed towards

● fan speed

the windscreen.

● demisting and defrosting

● Set temperature control to

warmest level.

Heated rear window Ü 3 33.

● Switch on heated rear window Ü.

Temperature

● Open side air vents as required

red

: warm

and direct them towards the door

blue : cold

windows.

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Climate control

Press n again to switch off cooling.

Air conditioning system

compartment air deteriorates,

The air conditioning system cools and

which may cause the vehicle

dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the

occupants to feel drowsy.

outside temperature is slightly above

the freezing point. Therefore

In warm and very humid ambient air

condensation may form and drip from

conditions, the windscreen may mist

under the vehicle.

up from outside when cold air is

If no cooling or drying is required,

directed towards it. If windscreen

switch off the cooling system for fuel

mists up from outside, activate

saving reasons. Activated cooling

windscreen wiper and deactivate l.

may inhibit autostops.

Maximum cooling

Stop-start system 3 161.

Briefly open the windows so that hot

Air recirculation system

4

air can disperse quickly.

In addition to the heating and

Press

4

to activate air recirculation

● Switch on cooling n.

ventilation system, the air

conditioning system has controls for:

mode. The LED in the button

● Air recirculation system

4

on.

illuminates to indicate activation.

n

: cooling

● Press air distribution switch M.

4

: air recirculation

Press

4

again to deactivate air

● Set temperature control to

recirculation mode.

coldest level.

Heated seats ß 3 43, Heated

steering wheel * 3 97.

● Set fan speed to highest level.

9 Warning

● Open all vents.

Cooling n

The exchange of fresh air is

Press n to switch on cooling. The

reduced in air recirculation mode.

LED in the button illuminates to

In operation without cooling the air

indicate activation. Cooling is only

humidity increases, so the

functional when the engine is running

windows may mist up from inside.

and climate control fan is switched on.

The quality of the passenger

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Climate control

Demisting and defrosting the

Notice

windows V

If V is pressed while the engine is

running, an Autostop will be inhibited

until V is pressed again.

If l is pressed with the fan switched

on and the engine running, an

Autostop will be inhibited until l is

pressed again or until the fan is

switched off.

If V is pressed while the engine is

in an Autostop, the engine will restart

automatically.

Controls for:

If l is pressed with the fan switched

on while the engine is in an

● temperature on driver side

Autostop, the engine will restart

● air distribution

●

Press V: fan automatically

automatically.

switches to higher speed, the air

● fan speed

distribution is directed towards

Stop-start system 3 161.

● temperature on front passenger

the windscreen.

side

●

Set temperature control to

Electronic climate control

n

: cooling

warmest level.

system

AUTO : automatic mode

●

Switch on heated rear window Ü.

4

: manual air recirculation

The dual zone climate control allows

●

Open side air vents as required

V

: demisting and defrosting

different climatisation temperatures

and direct them towards the door

for driver side and front passenger

Heated rear window Ü 3 33, Heated

windows.

side.

seats ß 3 43, Heated steering wheel

In automatic mode, temperature, fan

* 3 97.

speed and air distribution are

regulated automatically.

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Automatic mode AUTO

● Press n to switch on optimal

cooling and demisting. The LED

in the button illuminates to

indicate activation.

● Set the preselected

temperatures for driver and front

passenger using the left and right

rotary knobs. Recommended

temperature is 22 °C.

The fan speed regulation in automatic

mode can be changed in the

Settings menu in the Info-Display.

Climate control settings are shown on

Vehicle personalisation 3 129.

the Graphic-Info-Display, or

Basic setting for maximum comfort:

All air vents are actuated

depending on the version, on the

automatically in automatic mode. The

Colour-Info-Display. Setting

● Press AUTO. The LED in the

air vents should therefore always be

modifications are briefly popped-up in

button illuminates to indicate

open.

both displays, superimposed over the

activation. The air distribution

currently displayed menu.

and fan speed are regulated

Temperature preselection

automatically.

The electronic climate control system

● Open all air vents to allow

Temperatures can be set to a desired

is only fully operational when the

optimised air distribution in

value between 16 °C and 28 °C.

engine is running.

automatic mode.

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Climate control

Demisting and defrosting the

If V is pressed while the engine is

windows V

in an Autostop, the engine will restart

automatically.

● Press V. The LED in the button

If l is pressed with the fan switched

illuminates to indicate activation.

on while the engine is in an

● Temperature and air distribution

Autostop, the engine will restart

are set automatically and the fan

automatically.

runs at high speed.

Stop-start system 3 161.

● Switch on heated rear window Ü.

● To return to previous mode:

Manual settings

press V. To return to automatic

Climate control system settings can

mode: press AUTO.

be changed by activating the buttons

If the minimum temperature Lo is set,

Setting of automatic rear window

and rotary knobs as follows.

the climate control system runs at

heating can be changed in the

Changing a setting will deactivate the

maximum cooling, if cooling n is

Settings menu in the Info-Display.

automatic mode.

switched on.

Vehicle personalisation 3 129.

If the maximum temperature Hi is set,

Fan speed Z

Notice

the climate control system runs at

If V is pressed while the engine is

maximum heating.

running, an Autostop will be inhibited

Notice

until V is pressed again.

If n is switched on, reducing the set

If l is pressed with the fan switched

cabin temperature can cause the

on and the engine running, an

engine to restart from an Autostop or

Autostop will be inhibited until l is

inhibit an Autostop.

pressed again or until the fan is

Stop-start system 3 161.

switched off.

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Climate control

directed towards it. If windscreen

Air vents

mists up from outside, activate

windscreen wiper and deactivate l.

Adjustable air vents

At least one air vent must be open

while the cooling is on.

Direct the flow of air by tilting and

swivelling the slats.

Basic settings

Some settings can be changed in the

Settings menu in the Info-Display.

To open the vent, turn the adjuster

Vehicle personalisation 3 129.

wheel to B. Adjust the air amount at the

vent outlet by turning the adjuster

wheel.

Auxiliary heater

Air heater

Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air

heater which automatically warms up

the passenger compartment more

To close the vent, turn the adjuster

quickly.

wheel to 7.

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Climate control

157

Maintenance

Air conditioning regular

operation

Air intake

In order to ensure continuously

efficient performance, cooling must

be operated for a few minutes once a

month, irrespective of the weather

and time of year. Operation with

cooling is not possible when the

outside temperature is too low.

Service

Air vents for rear passenger are left

For optimal cooling performance, it is

and right side behind the front seats.

recommended to annually check the

climate control system, starting

9 Warning

three years after initial vehicle

The air intake in front of the

registration, including:

Do not attach any objects to the

windscreen in the engine

● functionality and pressure test

slats of the air vents. Risk of

compartment must be kept clear to

● heating functionality

damage and injury in case of an

allow air intake. Remove any leaves,

accident.

dirt or snow.

● leakage check

● check of drive belts

Fixed air vents

Pollen filter

● cleaning of condenser and

Additional air vents are located

The pollen filter cleans dust, soot,

evaporator drainage

beneath the windscreen and door

pollen and spores from the air

● performance check

windows and in the foot wells.

entering the vehicle through the air

intake.

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