Vauxhall Zafira 2010 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 150)

146 Driv in g and Op era tion

Fuel filler neck at right rear sid e of vehicle.

The tank flap is locked together with the

doors – see page 37.

Open the tank flap.

Unscrew the fuel filler ca p, remove and

suspend from the tank flap.

The fuel tank has a limiting system which

prevents overfilling of the tank.

Correct filling depends to a large extent on

proper operation of the fuel dispensing

pump:

1. Fully insert the pump nozzle a nd switch it

on.

2. At automatic switch off, the specified

ta nk capac ity is rea che d a fter continued,

measured filling. Leave the filler nozzle in

place until the flow stops.

To close, place fuel filler ca p in p osition and

turn, overcoming the resistance until the

ratchet on the cap engages audib ly.

Close tank flap.

Wipe off any overflow ing fuel immediately.

Catalytic converter,

exhaust gases

Catalytic converter for petrol engines

Leaded fuel will damage the catalytic

converter and parts of the electronic

system, rend ering them inoperative.

High quality fuels other than those listed on

pages 144, 212 (e.g. LR P

1)

) could damag e

the catalytic converter.

Damage to the catalytic converter or the

vehicle may result if the follow ing points

are not observed:

z In the event of faulty ignition, uneven

running after cold starting, clear

reduc tion in engine performa nce or

other unusual problems which may point

to a fault in the ignition system, seek

assistance of a workshop as soon as

possible. C ontinue emergency driving for

a short period, m aintaining low speed

and revs.

Irregular engine running and lack of

power w hen the Electronic Stability

Programme (ESP®

Pl us

3) kicks in are for

operational reasons and can be

ignored – see page 148.

z If unburned fuel enters the catalytic

converter, this may result in overheating

and irreparable damage to the catalytic

converter.

You should therefore avoid

unnecessarily long use of the starter

when starting-off, running the tank dry

(an irregular fuel supply will lead to

overheating) and starting the engine by

pushing or towing.

z If the control indicator Z for ex ha ust

flashes, ease back on the accelerator

until the flashing stops and the control

indicator comes on. Seek the immediate

assistance of a workshop. Control

indicator Z for exhaust – see page 147.

Catalytic converter for dies el engines

Damage to the catalytic converter or the

vehicle may result if the following points

are not observed:

z In the event of uneven running, a clear

reduction in engine performance or

other unusual problems, seek the

assistance of a workshop as soon as

possible. C ontinue emergency driving for

a short period, m aintaining low speed

and revs. 1)

LRP = Lead Replacement Petrol.

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