Towing; Fuel Consumption - Co - Vauxhall Zafira Owner's Manual

146 Driving and operating
The fuel filler cap can be retained in
the bracket on the fuel filler flap.
Caution
Wipe off any overflowing fuel
immediately.
Fuel filler cap
Only a genuine fuel filler cap provides
full functionality. Diesel-engined
vehicles have special fuel filler caps.

Fuel consumption - CO

Emissions
The determination of fuel
consumption is regulated by
European directive 80/1268/EEC
(latest edition 2004/3/EC).
The directive is oriented to actual
driving practices: Urban driving is
rated at approx. / and extra urban
1
3
driving with approx. 2 / . Cold starts
3
and acceleration phases are also
taken into consideration.
The specification of CO emission is
2
also a constituent of the directive.
The figures given must not be taken
as a guarantee for the actual fuel
consumption of a particular vehicle.
Furthermore, fuel consumption is
dependent on personal driving style
as well as road and traffic conditions.
All values are based on the EU base
model with standard equipment.
The calculation of fuel consumption
takes into account the vehicle's kerb
weight, ascertained in accordance
with the regulations. Optional
equipment may result in slightly
-
higher fuel consumption and CO
2
emission levels and a lower maximum
speed.
Fuel consumption, CO
3 202.

Towing

General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye.
If this is the case use the coupling ball
bar for towing. Always keep the
2
coupling ball bar in the vehicle.
Installation dimensions of factory-
emissions
fitted towing equipment 3 211.
2
Driving characteristics and
towing tips
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the
coupling ball, is being used to reduce
snaking movements.