2010 OPEL COMBO air conditioning

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Climate control
zCooling n on, the air conditioning
compressor automatically switches off in
low outdoor temperatures (ice
formation),
zTurn the temperature switch clockwise.
zSet fan to 3 or 4.
zAir distribution switch to V, air
recirculation system 4 switches off
automatically.
– or –
If there is still moisture in the system after
previous air conditioning operation, the
windows may mist up. To prevent this,
set air distribution to K before starting
engine and set to V approx. 5 seconds
after starting.
zActivate heated rear window Ü.
zOpen side air vents as required and
direct them towards side windows.
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Air intake The air intakes in front of the windscreen on
the far left and right-hand sides of the
engine compartment must be kept free of
leaves, dirt and snow so as not to obstruct
the air supply. Air outletDo not cover the air outlets when stowing
objects in the luggage compartment. Pollen filter The pollen filter cleans dust, soot, pollen
and spores from the air entering from
outside. The active carbon layer 3
eliminates most odours and noxious
environmental gases from the air.
Regular operationTo make sure that the AC compressor
is constantly working well, the cooling
system3 must be switched on several
minutes once a month regardless of the
weather or season. It is not possible to
activate cooling when outside
temperatures are low. Service For optimal cooling performance, we
recommend that the climate control
system be checked annually, starting
three years after initial vehicle registration.
zFunctionality and pressure test
zHeating functionality
zLeakage check
zCheck of drive belts
zCleaning of condenser and
evaporator drainage
zPerformance check

108 Driving and operationSaving Fuel, Protecting the
Environment Trend-setting technology
Environmentally friendly and mainly
recyclable materials were used when your
vehicle was being developed and
manufactured. The production methods
used to make your vehicle are also
environmentally-compatible.
Recycling of production wastes keeps the
circulation of material closed. Reduction of
energy and water requirements also helps
to conserve natural resources.
A highly advanced design means that your
vehicle can be easily disassembled at the
end of its working life, and the individual
materials separated for subsequent re-use.
Materials such as asbestos and cadmium
are not used. The refrigerant in the air
conditioning system 3 is CFC-free.
New painting techniques employ water as
a solvent. End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle recovery
centres and the recycling of end-of-life
vehicles is available at www.opel.com.
Energy and environment-conscious
driving
zHigh noise levels and exhaust emissions
are often a result of driving without due
attention to saving energy and
protecting the environment.
zYou should therefore drive with energy in
mind: "more kilometres – less fuel".
Reduce the noise level and exhaust
emissions by adopting an environment-
conscious driving style. This is extremely
worthwhile and improves the quality of
life.
Fuel consumption depends to a great
extent on your own personal driving
style. The following hints are intended to
help you consume fuel at a rate that is as
close as possible to the specified levels
3186.
Check your vehicle’s fuel consumption
every time you refuel. This facilitates
early detection of any irregularities
causing increased fuel consumption. Warming up
zFull throttle and warming up at idle
speed increase wear, fuel consumption,
exhaust emission, the amount of
pollutant in the exhaust and the amount
of noise.
zDrive off immediately after starting.
Warm up the engine by running it at
moderate engine speeds.
Uniform speed
zHectic driving significantly increases fuel
consumption, the exhaust emissions, the
proportion of pollutant in the exhaust
gas and the noise level.
zDo not accelerate and brake
unnecessarily. Drive at uniform speed,
watching the road.
Avoid frequent starting off and stopping
e.g. at traffic lights, in short distance
traffic and in queues of traffic by means
of clever planning. Select roads with
good traffic flow.
Idling
zThe engine also consumes fuel when
idling.
zIf you have to wait for more than one
minute, it is worthwhile switching off the
engine. Five minutes of idling
corresponds to approximately one
kilometre of driving.

109
Driving and operation
Overrun
zThe fuel supply is automatically shut off
during overrun, e.g. when the vehicle is
being driven down long gradients or
when braking 3107.
zTo enable the overrun cut-off to come
into action and save fuel, do not
accelerate or declutch during overrun.
Correct gear selection
zHigh revs increase engine wear and fuel
consumption.
zDo not race your engine. Avoid driving at
high engine speeds.
Making use of the tachometer helps to
save fuel. Drive in a low engine speed
range for each gear as much as possible
with uniform engine speeds. Drive as
often as possible in top gear, select the
next higher gear as soon as possible,
and only change down when the engine
is no longer running perfectly smoothly.
High speed
zThe higher the speed, the higher the
consumption and the noise level. At top
speed, you consume a great deal of fuel
and produce excessive noise and
exhaust emissions. zSlightly releasing the accelerator pedal
results in distinct fuel savings with no
major loss of speed.
Drive at no more than around three
quarters of maximum speed and you will
use up to 50 % less fuel, without losing a
great deal of time.
Tyre pressure
zInadequate tyre pressure, leading to
higher road resistance, costs money in
two ways: for more fuel and increased
tyre wear.
zRegular checks (every 14 days) pay off.
Electrical loads
zThe power consumption of electrical
equipment increases fuel consumption.
zSwitch off all auxiliary electrical loads
(e.g. air conditioning3, heated rear
window) when not needed.
Roof racks
zDue to air resistance, a roof load can
increase fuel consumption by approx.
1 l/100 km.
zRemove them if they are not being used. Repair and maintenance
zImproper repairs or adjustment and
maintenance work can increase fuel
consumption. Do not carry out work on
the engine yourself.
You may out of ignorance infringe
environmental laws by not disposing of
materials properly.
Appropriate parts might not be recycled.
Contact with some of the materials
involved may pose a health hazard.
zWe recommend that repair and
maintenance be entrusted to your Opel
Partner.
Extreme driving conditions
zGoing up steep slopes, cornering, driving
on poor roads and winter driving all
increase fuel consumption.
Fuel consumption increases dramatically
in urban traffic and at winter
temperatures, especially on short trips
when the engine operating temperature
is not reached.
zFollowing the instructions given above
will minimise consumption under these
conditions.

149
Self-help, vehicle care
Picture no: 11743s.tif Picture no:
No. Circuit
27
Seat heater (left)
No. Circuit
28
ABS
29
Rear window wiperNo. Circuit
30
Engine control unit
31
Air conditioning system
32
ABS, manual transmission
automated, airbag
33
Engine control
34
Diesel filter heater
35
Power windows, Infotainment
system
36
Dipped beam (left)
37
Dipped beam (right)

150 Self-help, vehicle careNo. Circuit
38
Left tail lamp, left parking lamp
39
Right tail lamp, right parking lamp
40
Brake lamps
41
Fog lamps
42
Fog tail lamp
43
Main beam (left)
44
Main beam (right)
45
Ventilation fan
46
Engine control unit
47
Heated rear window
48
Starter
49
EPS
50
ABS
51
Petrol engine: manual transmission
automated
Diesel engine: engine control unit
Picture no: 11744s.tif Picture no:
No. Circuit
52
Radiator fan
No. Circuit
53
Cooling fan, air conditioning
system
54
Manual transmission automated

162 Self-help, vehicle careExterior lights
Headlamp and other lamp lens are made
of plastic. Do not use any abrasive or
caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper,
and do not clean them dry.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be cleaned
with the same cleaner as used to clean the
body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do
not use any other agent. Avoid solvents
and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
Interior and upholstery
Clean the vehicle interior, including the
instrument panel fascia, using interior
cleaner.
The instrument panel is only to be cleaned
with a soft, damp cloth.
Clean the fabric upholstery with a vacuum
cleaner and brush. Remove stains with an
upholstery cleaner.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or
interior cleaner. Windows and windscreen wiper blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather
together with window cleaner and insect
remover.
When cleaning the rear window, make sure
the heating element inside the window is
not damaged.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a sharp-
edged ice scraper. Press the scraper firmly
against the glass so that no dirt can get
under it and scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a soft
cloth and window cleaner.
Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory
using a high quality lock cylinder grease.
Use de-icing agent only where absolutely
necessary, as this removes grease and
impairs lock function. After using de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop. Engine compartment
Clean painted surfaces in the engine
compartment like any other painted
surface.
For best results, wash and wax the engine
compartment before and after winter.
Before washing the engine, cover the
alternator and brake fluid reservoir with
plastic sheeting.
When washing the engine with a steam-jet
cleaner, do not direct the steam jet at
components of the Anti-lock Braking
System 3, the automatic air conditioning
system 3 or the belt drive and its
components.
After an engine wash, have all engine room
components preserved thoroughly by a
workshop using protective wax.
Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners.
Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open Velcro
fasteners on clothing could damage
seat upholstery.

165 Opel Service, maintenance
European service plan⊕Additional work.
o Intervals are shorter under extreme operating conditions and when such is necessary due to conditions specific to the country.
Service work after year
1)
km (x 1000)
1)
1)Whichever occurs first.
1
302
603
904
1205
150
Visually inspect control, lighting and signal devices as well as airbags;
check steering column lock and ignition switchxxxxx
Remote control: replace batteries (don’t forget the spare key) every 2 years
Check and correct windscreen wipers, windscreen washer system and headlamp
washer systemxxxxx
Check and correct coolant level and frost protection (pale orange)
2)
Note freeze protection temperature in the Service and Warranty Booklet
(confirmation box)
2)If loss is great/leaks are present, carry out follow-up work with customer consent.
xxxxx
Check water hoses for leaks and check to make sure they are firmly seated x x x x x
Check and correct brake fluid level
2) xxx
Check battery clamps to make sure they are firmly seated and check the battery eye x x x x x
Vehicle System Check with TECH 2 x x x x x
Replace pollen filter or active charcoal filter x x
⊕o
if the air is heavily polluted or there are high levels of airborne dust, sand or pollen,
the air-conditioning system will produce an odourVerbal arrangement between the
customer and Opel Partner
Replace the air filter element every 4 years/60,000 km
⊕
Replace spark plugsevery 4 years/60,000 km
Z 16 YNGevery 2 years/30,000 km
Visually inspect the ribbed V-belt every 2 years/60,000 km
⊕
Replace ribbed V-belt
Y 13 DTJ, Z 13 DTJ, Y 13 DT, Z 13 DT, Z 17 DTH every 10 years/150,000 km
⊕
Check valve play and adjust
Z16 XEP, Z 17 DTHevery 10 years/150,000 km

166 Opel Service, maintenance⊕Additional work.
o Intervals are shorter under extreme operating conditions and when such is necessary due to conditions specific to the country.
Service work after year
1)
km (x 1000)
1)
1)Whichever occurs first.
1
302
603
904
1205
150
⊕
Replace toothed belt and tension roller
Z 16 YNGevery 6 years/90,000 km
Z 17 DTHevery 10 years/90,000 km
Z 16 XEPevery 10 years/150,000 km
Change engine oil and oil filter x x x x x
⊕o
Drain water from diesel fuel filter
(with high humidity and/or low fuel grade)xxxxx
Empty oil separator, Z 16 YNG every 4 years/60,000 km
Replace and drain water from fuel filter,
Z 13 DTJ, Z 17 DTHevery 2 years/60,000 km
Replace fuel filter, Z 16 YNG every 4 years/60,000 km
Check and adjust parking brake (wheels unladen); visually inspect wheel suspension
and spring suspension front and back, brake pipes, brake pressure hoses, fuel pipes,
gas lines on natural-gas powered vehicles and exhaust systemxx
Check external bodywork/underbody corrosion protection; note damage in
the Service and Warranty Bookletxxxxx
⊕o
Visually inspect front and rear wheel brakes
2)
2)If loss is great/leaks are present, carry out follow-up work with customer consent.
xx
Annual service check when the annual mileage is more than 20,000 km
Visually inspect engine, transmission (AT, MT), air conditioning compressor for leaks
2)
xxxxx
⊕o
Remove, clean and visually inspect brake drum every 4 years/60,000 km