2010 OPEL COMBO Owners Manual

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Flashes when the ignition is onFault in the electronic immobiliser system;
the engine cannot be started 321.Z

Exhaust emission
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Fault in emission control system. The
permissible emission limits may be
exceeded. Contact a workshop for
assistance immediately.
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If it flashes when the engine is running:Fault that could lead to catalytic converter
damage. Ease up on the throttle until the
flashing stops 3115. Seek the immediate
assistance of a workshop. v
Airbag systems 3, Belt tensioners
Control indicator lights up red
Illuminates when the engine is runningFault in the airbag or belt tensioner system
350, 359.
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Engine oil pressure
Control indicator lights up red
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
1. Depress clutch 3.
2. Set manual transmission to neutral, or
with manual transmission automated 3
place selector lever in N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly
as possible without impeding other
vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
Contact a workshop for assistance. Caution
Engine lubrication may be interrupted.
This may result in damage to the engine
and/or locking of the drive wheels.
9 Warning
When the engine is off, considerably
more force is needed to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle has
come to a standstill, otherwise the
steering column lock could engage
unexpectedly.

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Turn signal lamps
Control indicator flashes green.
The control indicator flashes if a turn signal
or the hazard warning flashers are
activated.
Rapid flashing: lamp or associated fuse
has failed.
Replacing bulbs 3151. Fuses 3145.
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Main beam
Control indicator lights up blue.
It is illuminated when main beam is on and
during headlamp flash 385.
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Preheating3, diesel particle filter 3
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow
Illuminated
Preheating activated. Only activates when
outside temperatures are low.
Flashes

(in vehicles with diesel particle filter)
Control indicator ! flashes if the filter
requires cleaning and previous driving
conditions did not permit automatic
cleaning. Continue driving and if possible
do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
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The control indicator ! goes off as soon
as the self-cleaning operation is complete.
Diesel particle filter 3116.T
Winter programme of the manual
transmission automated3
Symbol is lit in the transmission display if
the Winter programme is activated 3103.

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Fog tail lamp
Control indicator lights up yellow.
Illuminates when the fog tail lamp is on
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Alternator
Control indicator lights up red
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Stop and turn engine off. battery is not
charged. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. Contact a workshop.
R

Brake system, clutch system 3
Control indicator lights up or flashes red.
Illuminated
Illuminates when the ignition is switched on
if the hand brake is applied 3120.
Illuminates when the hand brake is
released if the fluid level for the brake or
clutch system 3 is low 3179.
FlashesOn vehicles with manual transmission
automated 3, control indicatorR flashes
for a few seconds after the ignition is
switched off if the hand brake has not been
applied.
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Anti-lock Braking System 3
Control indicator lights up red
Illuminates while driving
Fault in the anti-lock braking system 3119.
9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your journey.
Consult a workshop.

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Engine oil level 3
Control indicator lights up yellow.
The engine oil level is checked
automatically.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Engine oil level too low. Check engine oil
level and top up engine oil if necessary
3175.
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EPS
1)
Electric power steering 3
Control indicator lights up yellow.
Fault in the electric power steering. It is still
possible to drive. Although it is still possible
to steer the vehicle, it is significantly more
difficult. Contact a workshop for
assistance.
1)EPS
= Electric
Power
Steering.
Y
Fuel level 3
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow
Lamps

Level in fuel tank too low.
Flashes
Fuel level is used up, fuel immediately.
Never let the tank run dry!
Erratic fuel supply can cause the catalytic
converter to overheat 3114.
Diesel engines: Bleed the fuel system if the
fuel tank is allowed to run dry 3128.

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Instrument displayTachometer
Displays the engine rpm.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each
gear as much as possible.
Speedometer
Speed display.
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Kilometre display
With the ignition switched off, briefly press
the reset knob to display the number of
kilometres driven for approx. 15 seconds.
Top line:
Trip odometerDisplays the number of kilometres since the
gauge was reset.
To reset, press button with ignition
switched on and trip odometer activated
and hold down for approximately one
second. Caution
If the pointer is in the warning zone, the
maximum permitted engine speed is
exceeded. Engine at risk.
Vehicles with clock in odometerTo reset, press button with ignition
switched on and trip odometer activated
and hold down for approximately
2seconds.
To switch between trip odometer and clock
display 3 give reset knob a brief press – see
next page.
Bottom line:
OdometerRecords the number of kilometres
Service interval display 3173.

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Time display in odometer 3
To switch between trip odometer and time
display 3 give reset knob a short press.
When the vehicle lights are on, the
brightness of the display can be adjusted
using the right-hand adjuster wheel k
below the light switch 387. Setting the time
On the clock display, press the setting knob
on the instrument for approx. 2 seconds.
The flashing value is set by pressing briefly.
Press for about 2 seconds again to switch
to the next setting and at the end to exit
setting mode.

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Coolant temperature display
Coolant temperature gauge. For physical reasons, the engine
temperature gauge shows the coolant
temperature only if the coolant level is
adequate.
During operation the system is pressurised.
The temperature may therefore rise briefly
to over 100 C.
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Fuel gauge

Control indicator Y illuminates when the
level is low. Refuel immediately if the
control indicator begins to flash.
Never run the tank dry!
Because of the fuel remaining in the tank,
the amount of fuel required to fill the tank
may be less than the specified tank
capacity. Pointer in zone
at left= Engine operating
temperature not yet
reached
Pointer between
the zones= Normal operating
temperature
Pointer in right
zone (warning
zone)= Temperature too
high: Stop the
vehicle and switch
off the engine.
Danger to engine.
Check coolant level
immediately 3177.

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Natural gas fuel gauge 3
The display indicates tank pressure or
petrol level, depending on operating
mode.Display:
1/1 - Tank pressure approx. 200 bar
3/4 - Tank pressure approx. 150 bar
1/2 - Tank pressure approx. 100 bar
1/4 - Tank pressure approx. 50 bar
In order to achieve the maximum range in
natural gas operation, we recommend that
you make use of the entire reserve area. Petrol operation:
Display:
1/1 - Tank content approx. 14 litres
When the petrol level is getting low, the
engine may sputter when taking curves.
Refuel immediately if control indicator Y
begins to flash!
Never allow the petrol tank to run dry!On vehicles with auxiliary heating 3,
regularly check the petrol level as it
consumes petrol even during natural gas
operation.
Fuel selector switch 3113.
Natural gas operation:
Pointer in left
warning zone
orY illuminated= Reserve level.
Pointer in left
warning zone
orY flashing= Lower reserve area;
vehicle shifts
automatically into
petrol operation
after a slight delay
3113.