Opel Zafira (2017 year). Manual - part 14

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Vehicle care

General Information

Accessories and vehicle

modifications

We recommend the use of genuine

parts and accessories and factory

approved parts specific for your

vehicle type. We cannot assess or

guarantee reliability of other products

- even if they have a regulatory or

otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other

changes made to standard vehicle

specifications (including, without

limitation, software modifications,

modifications of the electronic control

units) may invalidate the warranty

offered by Opel. Furthermore, such

changes may impact fuel

consumption, CO

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 emissions and

other emissions of the vehicle and

cause the vehicle to no longer

conform to the type approval,

impacting the validity of your vehicle

registration.

Caution

When transporting the vehicle on

a train or on a recovery vehicle, the

mud flaps might be damaged.

Vehicle storage

Storage for a long period of time

If the vehicle is to be stored for several

months:

● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine

compartment and underbody

checked.

● Clean and preserve the rubber

seals.

● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and

corrosion protection.

● Adjust tyre pressure to the value

specified for full load.

● Park the vehicle in a dry, well

ventilated place. Engage first or

reverse gear or set selector lever

to P. Prevent the vehicle from

rolling.

● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors

and lock the vehicle.

● Disconnect the clamp from the

negative terminal of the vehicle

battery. Beware that all systems

are not functional, e.g. anti-theft

alarm system.

Putting back into operation

When the vehicle is to be put back into

operation:

● Connect the clamp to the

negative terminal of the vehicle

battery. Activate the electronics

of the power windows.

● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.

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● Since the durability of AdBlue is

limited to two years, fluid should

be exchanged if it is too old. Seek

the assistance of a workshop.

● Fit the number plate if necessary.

End-of-life vehicle recovery

Information on end-of-life vehicle

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.

Vehicle checks

Performing work

9 Warning

Only perform engine compartment

checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start

operating even if the ignition is off.

9 Danger

The ignition system uses

extremely high voltage. Do not

touch.

Bonnet

Opening

Pull the release lever and return it to

its original position.

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Move the safety catch sideways to the

left vehicle side and open the bonnet.
The bonnet is held open

automatically by a lifter.
If the bonnet is opened during an

Autostop, the engine will be restarted

automatically for safety reasons.

Closing

Before closing the bonnet, press the

support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall

into the latch from a low height

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

engaged.

Caution

Do not press the bonnet into the

latch, to avoid dents.

Engine oil

Check the engine oil level manually

on a regular basis to prevent damage

to the engine. Ensure that the correct

specification of oil is used.

Recommended fluids and lubricants

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The maximum engine oil

consumption is 0.6 litres per

1000 km.
Check with the vehicle on a level

surface. The engine must be at

operating temperature and switched

off for at least five minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,

insert it to the stop on the handle, pull

out and read the engine oil level.
Insert dipstick to the stop on the

handle and make half a turn.

Different dipsticks are used

depending on engine variant.

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When the engine oil level has

dropped to the MIN mark, top-up

engine oil.

We recommend the use of the same

grade of engine oil that was used at

last change.
The engine oil level must not exceed

the MAX mark on the dipstick.
On some engines, a funnel is needed

to top-up engine oil.

The funnel is located on the right side

storage in the load compartment.
Use the funnel to fill in the engine oil

into the engine oil opening.
After topping-up, put the funnel into

the plastic bag and stow it in the

storage compartment.

Caution

Overfilled engine oil must be

drained or suctioned out.

Capacities 3 272.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

Engine coolant

The coolant provides freeze

protection down to approx. -28 °C. In

cold regions with very low

temperatures, the factory filled

coolant provides frost protection

down to approx. -37 °C.

Caution

Only use approved antifreeze.

Coolant and antifreeze 3 259.

Coolant level

Caution

Too low a coolant level can cause

engine damage.

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If the cooling system is cold, the

coolant level should be above the

filling line mark. Top-up if the level is

low.

9 Warning

Allow the engine to cool before

opening the cap. Carefully open

the cap, relieving the pressure

slowly.

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

approved coolant concentrate mixed

with clean tap water. If no coolant

concentrate is available, use clean

tap water. Install the cap tightly.

Have the coolant concentration

checked and have the cause of the

coolant loss remedied by a workshop.

Power steering fluid

Caution

Extremely small amounts of

contamination can cause steering

system damage and cause it to not

work properly. Do not allow

contaminates to contact the fluid

side of the reservoir cap/dipstick or

from entering the reservoir.

Power steering fluid level normally

does not have to be checked. If an

unusual noise sounds during steering

or the power steering reacts

unusually, seek the assistance of a

workshop.

Washer fluid

Fill with clean water mixed with a

suitable quantity of approved

windscreen washer fluid which

contains antifreeze.

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Caution

Only washer fluid with a sufficient

antifreeze concentration provides

protection at low temperatures or

a sudden drop in temperature.

Brakes

In the event of minimum thickness of

the brake lining, a squealing noise

sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but

have the brake lining replaced as

soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,

do not brake unnecessarily hard for

the first few journeys.

Brake fluid

9 Warning

Brake fluid is poisonous and

corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,

skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

The brake fluid level must be between

the MIN and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the

assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 259.

Vehicle battery

The vehicle battery is maintenance-

free, provided that the driving profile

allows sufficient charging of the

battery. Short-distance-driving and

frequent engine starts can discharge

the battery. Avoid the use of

unnecessary electrical consumers.

Batteries do not belong in household

waste. They must be disposed of at

an appropriate recycling collection

point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than

four weeks can lead to battery

discharge. Disconnect the clamp from

the negative terminal of the vehicle

battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off

before connecting or disconnecting

the vehicle battery.
Vehicle battery discharge protection

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Disconnecting the battery

If the vehicle's battery is to be

disconnected (e.g. for maintenance

work), the alarm siren must be

deactivated as follows: switch the

ignition on then off, then disconnect

the vehicle's battery within

15 seconds.

Replacing the vehicle battery

Note

Any deviation from the instructions

given in this section may lead to

temporary deactivation of the stop-

start system.

When the vehicle battery is being

replaced, please ensure that there

are no open ventilation holes in the

vicinity of the positive terminal. If a

ventilation hole is open in this area, it

must be closed off with a dummy cap,

and the ventilation in the vicinity of the

negative terminal must be opened.
Only use vehicle batteries that allow

the fuse box to be mounted above the

vehicle battery.

In vehicles with an AGM (Absorptive

Glass Mat) battery, ensure the battery

is replaced with another AGM battery.

An AGM battery can be identified by

the label on the battery. We

recommend the use of an original

Opel vehicle battery.

Note

Using an AGM vehicle battery

different from the original Opel

vehicle battery may result in a lower

performance.

We recommend that you have the

vehicle battery replaced by a

workshop.
Stop-start system 3 154.

Charging the vehicle battery

9 Warning

On vehicles with stop-start

system, ensure that the charging

potential does not exceed

14.6 volts when using a battery

charger. Otherwise the vehicle

battery might be damaged.

Jump starting 3 251.

Warning label

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Meaning of symbols:

● 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

further information.

● Explosive gas may be present in

the vicinity of the vehicle battery.

Diesel fuel system bleeding

If the tank has been run dry, the diesel

fuel system must be bled. Switch on

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.

Wiper blade replacement

Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the

raised position, press button to

disengage the wiper blade and

remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

to the wiper arm and push until it

engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.

Wiper blade on the rear window

Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade

as shown in illustration and remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

to the wiper arm and push until it

engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.

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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.

Bulb check

After a bulb replacement switch on

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.

Low beam (1) outer bulb.
High beam (2) inner bulb.
Front turn signal light (3)

Low beam (1)

1. Rotate cap anticlockwise and

remove it.

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2. Rotate the bulb holder

anticlockwise to disengage.

Withdraw the bulb holder from the

reflector housing.

3. Remove the bulb from the plug

connector by pulling.

4. Replace the bulb and connect it to

the plug connector.

5. Insert the bulb holder, engaging

the lugs into the reflector housing

and rotate clockwise to secure.

6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.

High beam (2)

1. Rotate cap anticlockwise and

remove it.

2. Withdraw the bulb holder from the

reflector housing.

3. Remove the bulb from the plug

connector by pulling.

4. Replace the bulb and connect it to

the plug connector.

5. Insert and push the bulb holder

into the reflector housing by

setting the lug into position.

6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.

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Front turn signal (3)

1. Rotate bulb socket anticlockwise

to disengage. Withdraw the bulb

socket from the reflector housing.

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

turn signal lights are designed as

LEDs and can not be changed.
Have lights repaired by a workshop in

case of failure.

Fog lights

The bulbs are accessible from

beneath the vehicle.

1. Remove the outer screws of the

cover, as shown in the illustration.

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2. Hinge away the cover.

Turn the bulb socket

anticlockwise and remove it from

the reflector housing.

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.

Tail lights

1. Hinge out the screw cover.

2. Remove the screws, marked by

the arrows.

3. Carefully withdraw the light

assembly from the retaining pins

and remove.

4. Detach the plug connector from

the light assembly.

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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.

2. Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise

and remove it from the reflector.

3. Remove the bulb from the socket

by pulling.

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4. Replace and insert new bulb into

socket.

5. Insert the bulb socket into the

reflector and turn clockwise.

6. Install the cover.

Rear fog light

The bulbs are accessible from

beneath the vehicle.

1. Turn the bulb socket

anticlockwise and remove it from

the reflector.

2. Remove the bulb from the socket

by turning anticlockwise.

3. Replace and insert new bulb into

the socket by turning clockwise.

4. Insert the bulb socket into the

reflector, turn clockwise and

engage.

Bulb check

Switch on the ignition, operate and

check all lights.

Side turn signal lights

To replace bulb, remove lamp

housing:

1. Slide lamp to its left side and

remove with its right end.

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2. Turn bulb holder anticlockwise

and remove from housing.

3. Pull bulb from bulb holder and

replace it.

4. Insert bulb holder and turn

clockwise.

5. Insert left end of the lamp, slide to

the left and insert right end.

Number plate light

1. Insert screwdriver in recess of the

cover, press to the side and

release spring. Remove cover.

2. Remove the bulb from the socket

by pulling.

3. Replace the bulb and insert it into

the socket.

4. Push the cover into the housing.

Interior lights

Courtesy lights, reading lights

Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

Load compartment light

Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

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Instrument panel

illumination

Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

Electrical system

Fuses

Data on the replacement fuse must

match the data on the defective fuse.
There are three fuse boxes in the

vehicle:

● in the front left of the engine

compartment

● in left-hand drive vehicles, in the

interior behind the storage

compartment, or, in right-hand

drive vehicles, behind the

glovebox

● behind a cover on the left side of

the load compartment

Before replacing a fuse, turn off the

respective switch and the ignition.

There are different kinds of fuses in

the vehicle.