Vauxhall Zafira, Owner'S Manual

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In brief 17
Starting engine with Start/Stop
button
The electronic key must be inside the
vehicle. Operate clutch and brake,
automatic transmission in P or N, do
not accelerate, for diesel engine,
press the button briefly to start
preheating, move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock, wait until control indicator
!
goes out and then press button for
1 second and release when the
engine is running.
Open&Start system
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Parking
■ Always apply the parking brake
without pressing the release button.
Apply as firmly as possible on
a downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress the foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine. Turn the
ignition key to 0 and remove it or,
with the vehicle stationary, press
the Start/Stop button and open the
driver's door. 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 the P position. If P is not engaged
or the parking brake is not applied,
"P" flashes for a few seconds in the
transmission display.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set
the selector lever to P before
switching off the ignition. 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 P before switching
off the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle with button
p
on
the radio remote control or with the
sensor in a front door handle.
To activate the anti-theft locking
system and the anti-theft alarm
system, press button
p
twice or
touch the sensor in a front door
handle twice.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ On vehicles with manual
transmission automated, control
indicator
R
flashes for a few
seconds after the ignition is
switched off if the parking brake has
not been applied
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■ Close windows.
■ The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off
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