Opel Zafira 2017 Owner's Manual
ZAFIRA
Owner's Manual
Contents
Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 20
Seats, restraints ........................... 36
Storage ........................................ 66
Instruments and controls ............. 96
Lighting ...................................... 132
Climate control ........................... 142
Driving and operating ................. 150
Vehicle care ............................... 214
Service and maintenance .......... 259
Technical data ........................... 263
Customer information ................ 278
Index .......................................... 286
2 Introduction
Introduction
Introduction 3
Vehicle specific data
Please enter your vehicle's data on
the previous page to keep it easily
accessible. This information is
available in the sections "Service and
maintenance" and "Technical data"
as well as on the identification plate.
Introduction
Your vehicle is a designed
combination of advanced technology,
safety, environmental friendliness
and economy.
This Owner's Manual provides you
with all the necessary information to
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of accident
and injury which may result from
improper use of the vehicle.
You must always comply with the
specific laws and regulations of the
country that you are in. These laws
may differ from the information in this
Owner's Manual.
Disregarding the description given in
this manual may affect your warranty.
When this Owner's Manual refers to a
workshop visit, we recommend your
Opel Service Partner. For gas
vehicles we recommend an Opel
Repairer authorised for servicing gas
vehicles.
All Opel Service Partners provide
first-class service at reasonable
prices. Experienced mechanics
trained by Opel work according to
specific Opel instructions.
The customer literature pack should
always be kept ready to hand in the
vehicle.
Using this manual
● This manual describes all options
and features available for this
model. Certain descriptions,
including those for display and
menu functions, may not apply to
your vehicle due to model
variant, country specifications,
special equipment or
accessories.
● The "In brief" section will give you
an initial overview.
● The table of contents at the
beginning of this manual and
within each section shows where
the information is located.
● The index will enable you to
search for specific information.
● This Owner's Manual depicts lefthand drive vehicles. Operation is
similar for right-hand drive
vehicles.
● The Owner's Manual uses the
engine identifier code. The
corresponding sales designation
and engineering code can be
found in the section "Technical
data".
● Directional data, e.g. left or right,
or front or back, always relate to
the direction of travel.
● Displays may not support your
specific language.
● Display messages and interior
labelling are written in bold
letters.
4 Introduction
Danger, Warnings and
Cautions
9 Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
9 Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or
injury. Disregarding this
information may lead to injury.
Caution
Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage to
the vehicle. Disregarding this
information may lead to vehicle
damage.
Symbols
Page references are indicated with 3.
3 means "see page".
Page references and index entries
refer to the indented headings given
in the section table of content.
We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving.
Adam Opel AG
Introduction 5
6 In brief
In brief
Initial drive information
Vehicle unlocking
c to unlock the doors and load
Press
compartment. Open the doors by
pulling the handles. To open the
tailgate, push the touchpad switch
below the handle.
Radio remote control 3 21, Central
locking system 3 22, Load
compartment 3 25.
Seat adjustment
Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle. Try to move the seat back and
forth to ensure that the seat is locked
in place.
Seat position 3 38, Manual seat
adjustment 3 39, Power seat
adjustment 3 41.
In brief 7
Backrest inclination
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Seat position 3 38, Manual seat
adjustment 3 39, Power seat
adjustment 3 41.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up : seat higher
down : seat lower
Seat position 3 38, Manual seat
adjustment 3 39, Power seat
adjustment 3 41.
Seat inclination
Lever pumping motion
up : front end higher
down : front end lower
Seat position 3 38, Manual seat
adjustment 3 39, Power seat
adjustment 3 41.
8 In brief
Head restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 36.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and fasten in belt
buckle. The seat belt must not be
twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted
back too far (maximum approx. 25 °).
To unfasten belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat position 3 38, Seat belts
3 50, Airbag system 3 54.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To adjust the mirror, move the mirror
housing in the desired direction.
Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
3 30, Automatic anti-dazzle interior
mirror 3 30.
In brief 9
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the control to the left (L) or
right (R). Adjust respective mirror by
tilting the four-way control.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 29,
Electric adjustment 3 29, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 29, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 30.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock the lever, adjust the steering
wheel, then engage the lever and
ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
unless the vehicle is stationary and
the steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 54, Ignition
positions 3 151.
10 In brief
Instrument panel overview
In brief 11
1 Power windows ..................... 31
2 Exterior mirrors ..................... 29
3 Cruise control ..................... 173
Speed limiter ....................... 174
Adaptive cruise control .......176
Forward collision alert ......... 182
4 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam,
high beam assist ................ 137
Exit lighting ......................... 140
Parking lights ...................... 138
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre .............. 117
5 Instruments ........................ 103
6 Driver Information Centre .... 117
7 Steering wheel controls .......97
8 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system ...................... 98
9 Info-Display ........................ 121
10 Central locking system .......... 22
Hazard warning flashers ....137
Sport mode ........................ 171
Tour mode .......................... 171
Fuel selector ....................... 105
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation ........................ 112
11 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 26
12 Centre air vents .................. 148
13 Side air vents ...................... 148
14 Glovebox .............................. 66
15 Climate control system ........ 142
16 USB input .............................. 10
Power outlet ........................ 102
17 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 165
Automatic transmission ...... 162
18 Traction Control system .....169
Electronic Stability Control . 170
Lane departure warning ..... 197
19 Electric parking brake .........166
20 Manual parking brake .........166
21 Parking assist systems .......188
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 154
22 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............ 151
23 Horn ..................................... 98
Driver airbag ........................ 57
24 Bonnet release lever .......... 216
25 Fuse box ............................ 234
Storage compartment ........... 68
26 Light switch ........................ 132
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 134
Front fog lights ................... 137
Rear fog light ...................... 138
Instrument illumination ....... 139
27 Steering wheel adjustment ..97
12 In brief
In brief 13
Exterior lighting
AUTO : automatic light control
switches automatically
between daytime running
light and headlight
: sidelights
8
: headlights
9
Automatic light control 3 133.
Fog lights
Press light switch:
: front fog lights
>
: rear fog light
r
Lighting 3 132.
Headlight flash, high beam and low beam
headlight flash : pull lever
high beam : push lever
low beam : push or pull lever
High beam 3 133.
Headlight flash 3 134.
LED headlights 3 136.
High beam assist 3 136.
Turn and lane-change signals
lever up : right turn signal
lever down : left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 137, Parking lights 3 138.
14 In brief
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
Hazard warning flashers 3 137.
Horn
Press j.
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper
HI : fast
LO : slow
INT : interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensor
OFF : off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 98, Wiper
blade replacement 3 222.
In brief 15
Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 98,
Washer fluid 3 220.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper switch : continuous
operation
lower switch : intermittent
operation
middle position : off
Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 99.
16 In brief
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü.
Heated rear window 3 33.
Demisting and defrosting the windows
Press V.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 142.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
Manual transmission 3 165.
In brief 17
Automatic transmission
P : park position
R : reverse
N : neutral mode
D : automatic mode
M : manual mode
: upshift
<
: downshift
]
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 162.
Starting off
Check before starting off
● Tyre pressure and condition
3 238, 3 275.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 217.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats,
and seat belts 3 29, 3 38,
3 51.
● Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly
to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal.
● Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
18 In brief
● Diesel engines: turn the key to
position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 152.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Engage neutral gear.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again. A restart is
indicated by the needle at the idle
speed position in the tachometer.
Stop-start system 3 154.
In brief 19
Parking
9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking
brake. Activate the manual
parking brake without pressing
the release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill
slope or uphill slope. Depress
brake pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
For vehicles with electric
parking brake, pull switch m for
approx. one second.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 112.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level
surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position
P before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Remove the ignition key from
the ignition switch. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only
be removed when the selector
lever is in position P.
●
Lock the vehicle by pressing e on
the radio remote control.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 26.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 216.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low
load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 20, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 215.
20 Keys, doors and windows
Keys, doors and windows
Keys, locks ................................... 20
Keys .......................................... 20
Car Pass .................................... 21
Radio remote control ................. 21
Memorised settings ................... 22
Central locking system .............. 22
Automatic locking ...................... 24
Child locks ................................. 25
Doors ........................................... 25
Load compartment .................... 25
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Anti-theft locking system ...........26
Anti-theft alarm system .............. 26
Immobiliser ................................ 28
Exterior mirrors ............................ 29
Convex shape ........................... 29
Electric adjustment .................... 29
Folding mirrors .......................... 29
Heated mirrors ........................... 30
Interior mirrors ............................. 30
Manual anti-dazzle .................... 30
Automatic anti-dazzle ................ 30
Windows ...................................... 31
Windscreen ............................... 31
Manual windows ........................ 31
Power windows ......................... 31
Heated rear window .................. 33
Sun visors .................................. 33
Roller blinds ............................... 34
Roof ............................................. 34
Glass panel ............................... 34
Keys, locks
Keys
Caution
Do not attach heavy or bulky items
to the ignition key.
Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 255.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel nuts is specified on
a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.
Wheel changing 3 246.
Keys, doors and windows 21
Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Car Pass
The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this vehicle data is needed
in order to perform certain operations.
Radio remote control
Used to operate:
● central locking system
● anti-theft locking system
● anti-theft alarm system
● power windows
The radio remote control has a range
of approx. 20 metres. It can be
restricted by external influences. The
hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, it may be due to the following:
● The range is exceeded.
● The battery voltage is too low.
● Frequent, repeated operation of
the radio remote control while not
in range, which will require resynchronisation.
● Overload of the central locking
system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power
radio waves from other sources.
Unlocking 3 22.
Basic settings
Some settings can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
Radio remote control battery replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
22 Keys, doors and windows
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Key with fixed key section
Have the battery replaced by a
workshop.
Radio remote control synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control will be
synchronised when you switch on the
ignition.
Memorised settings
Whenever the ignition is switched off,
the following settings are
automatically memorised by the
remote control unit:
● lighting
● Infotainment system
● central locking system
● Sport mode settings
● comfort settings
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the ignition is
switched on with the memorised key
of the remote control unit 3 151.
A precondition is that Personalisation
by Driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Info-Display. This must
be set for each remote control unit
which is used. The status change is
available only after locking and
unlocking the vehicle.
Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling
the handle once more opens the door.
Note
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Keys, doors and windows 23
Note
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control, the doors are
relocked automatically if no door has
been opened.
Unlocking
Press c.
Two settings are selectable:
● To unlock only the driver's door,
load compartment and fuel filler
flap, press c once. To unlock all
doors, press c twice.
●
Press c once to unlock all doors,
load compartment and fuel filler
flap.
The setting can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
The setting can be saved for the key
being used. Memorised settings
3 22.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.
Press e.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system
will not work.
Unlocking and opening the tailgate
Press c when the ignition is off. The
tailgate is released to be unlocked
and opened by pushing the touchpad
switch below the handle.
Central locking buttons
Locks or unlocks all doors, the load
compartment and fuel filler flap from
the passenger compartment.
24 Keys, doors and windows
Press e to lock.
Press c to unlock.
Fault in radio remote control system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. Switch on
the ignition and press c to unlock all
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap. By switching on the ignition,
the anti-theft locking system is
deactivated.
Locking
Manually lock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock.
Fault in central locking system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. The other
doors can be opened by pulling the
interior handle twice. The load
compartment and fuel filler flap
cannot be opened. To deactivate the
anti-theft locking system, switch on
the ignition 3 26.
Locking
Push inside locking knob of all doors
except driver's door. Then close the
driver's door and lock it from the
outside with the key. The fuel filler flap
and tailgate cannot be locked.
Automatic locking
This security feature can be
configured to automatically lock all
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap as soon as a certain speed
is exceeded.
Settings can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
Keys, doors and windows 25
The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 22.
Child locks
9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn the child lock in the rear door to
the horizontal position. The door
cannot be opened from the inside. For
deactivation turn the child lock to the
vertical position.
Doors
Load compartment
Tailgate
Opening
After unlocking, push the touchpad
switch under the tailgate moulding
and open the tailgate.
Central locking system 3 22.
Closing
Use the interior handle.
Do not push the touchpad switch
under the tailgate moulding whilst
closing as this will unlock the tailgate
again.
Central locking system 3 22.
26 Keys, doors and windows
General hints for operating tailgate
9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which cannot be seen or
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.
Caution
Before opening the tailgate, check
overhead obstructions, e.g. a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind the
tailgate.
Note
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system
9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doors
cannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all the doors.
All doors must be closed otherwise
the system cannot be activated.
Unlocking the vehicle disables the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
This is not possible with the central
locking button.
Activating
Press e on the radio remote control
twice within 5 seconds.
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system is
combined with the anti-theft locking
system.
It monitors:
● doors, tailgate, bonnet
● passenger compartment
including adjoining load
compartment
Keys, doors and windows 27
● vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is
raised
● ignition
Activation
● Self-activated 30 seconds after
locking the vehicle (initialisation
of the system).
●
Directly by pressing e on the
radio remote control once more
after locking.
Note
Changes to the vehicle interior such
as the use of seat covers, and open
windows or sunroof, could impair the
function of passenger compartment
monitoring.
Activation without monitoring of passenger compartment and vehicle inclination
Switch off the monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle
inclination when animals are being
left in the vehicle, because of high
volume ultrasonic signals or
movements triggering the alarm. Also
switch off when the vehicle is on a
ferry or train.
1. Close tailgate, bonnet and
windows.
2. Press o. LED in the button
illuminates for a maximum of ten
minutes.
3. Close doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm
system.
Status message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Status LED
28 Keys, doors and windows
Status LED is integrated into the
sensor on top of the instrument panel.
Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:
LED illuminates : test, arming delay
LED flashes
quickly
Status after system is armed:
LED flashes
slowly
Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
: doors, tailgate or
bonnet not
completely closed,
or system fault
: system is armed
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm horn
sounds and the hazard warning lights
flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by
pressing any button on the radio
remote control or by switching on the
ignition.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated only by pressing c or by
switching on the ignition.
A triggered alarm, which has not been
interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the hazard warning
lights. They will flash quickly three
times when the vehicle is next
unlocked with the radio remote
control. Additionally, a warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre after switching on
the ignition.
Vehicle messages 3 123.
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.
Immobiliser
The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch.
If the control indicator d flashes when
the ignition is on, there is a fault in the
system; the engine cannot be started.
Switch off the ignition and repeat the
start attempt.
If the control indicator continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on
the anti-theft alarm system 3 22,
3 26.
Control indicator d 3 116.
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