2010 OPEL COMBO battery

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Driving and operation
Save energy – more kilometres
Please observe the running-in hints on the
previous page and the tips for saving
energy on the following pages.
Good, technically correct and economical
driving ensures maximum durability and
performance for your vehicle.
Overrun cut-off
The fuel supply is automatically cut off
during overrun, e.g. when the vehicle is
driven with a gear engaged but no throttle
application. Overrun cut-off is deactivated
if catalytic converter temperature is high.
Vehicles with turbocharged engine

Flow-generated noises may be audible if
the accelerator is released quickly on
account of air flow in the turbocharger.
Engine speed
Drive in a low engine speed range for each
gear as much as possible. Warming up
Allow the engine to warm up while driving.
Do not warm it up by letting it run at idling
speed. Do not apply full throttle until the
engine has reached operating
temperature.
In automatic mode, the manual
transmission automated 3 does not shift to
the higher gears after a cold start until
higher engine speeds are reached. This
allows the catalytic converter to quickly
reach the temperature that is required for
optimum pollutant reduction.
Correct gear selection
Do not race your engine whilst in neutral or
with a low gear selected. Driving too fast in
individual gears as well as stop-and-go
traffic increases engine wear and fuel
consumption.
Change down
When decreasing speed, shift down into
the next lowest gear. Do not slip the clutch
with a high-revving engine. This is
especially important when hill climbing. Cooling fan
The cooling fan is controlled via a
thermoswitch and therefore only runs if
necessary.
The cooling fan automatically switches on
when the diesel particle filter is being
cleaned 3 depending on the engine.
Pedals
Do not place any objects in the foot well
which could slip under the pedals and
inhibit the pedal travel.
To ensure the pedal travel is uninhibited,
there must be no mats in the area of the
pedals.
Battery care
When driving slowly or when the vehicle is
stationary, e.g. in slow urban traffic, stop-
and-go traffic or traffic jams, turn off all
unnecessary electrical loads where
possible (e.g. heated rear window, heated
front seats, etc.).
Declutch when starting in order to relieve
the strain on the starter and the battery.

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Self-help, vehicle care
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Lift the safety catch and open the bonnet.
Dirt or snow on the bonnet may drop onto
the windscreen when the bonnet is opened
and block the air intake. Air intake 399.
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Secure the bonnet support. Before closing
the bonnet, press the support into the
holder.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop into
the catch. Check that the bonnet is
engaged.
Starting the engine with jump
leads
3
Do not start by quick charger or by pushing
or towing.
A vehicle with a discharged battery can be
started using jump leads and the battery of
another vehicle.
9 Warning
Starting the engine with jump leads must
be carried out with the utmost caution.
Any deviation from the following
instruction may lead to injury or damage
due to the explosion of the batteries and
to damage of the electrics in both
vehicles.

130 Self-help, vehicle care
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zNever expose the battery to naked
flames or sparks.
zA flat battery can freeze even at
temperatures around 0 C. Thaw out a
frozen battery before connecting jump
leads.
zDo not allow battery fluid to come into
contact with eyes, skin, fabrics or
painted surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause injuries
and damage in the event of direct
contact.
zWear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery. zUse a booster battery with the same
voltage (12 volts). Its capacity (Ah) must
not be much less than that of the
discharged battery.
zUse jump leads with insulated terminals
and a cross section of at least 16 mm
2
(25 mm
2 for diesel engines).
zDo not disconnect the discharged
battery from the vehicle.
zSwitch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers.
zDo not lean over the battery during jump
starting.
zDo not allow the terminals of one lead to
touch those of the other lead.
zDo not touch the vehicles while jump
starting.
zApply the hand brake and engage
neutral gear.
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Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive
terminal 1 of the booster battery.
2. Connect the other red lead to the
positive terminal 2 of the discharged
battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative
terminal 3 of the booster battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead4 to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or a screw
connection in the engine suspension.
Connect the lead as far away from
the discharged battery as possible.

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Self-help, vehicle care
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4. Screw the compressor air hose to the
connection on the sealant bottle.
5. Fit the sealant bottle in the retainer on
the compressor.
Set the compressor near the tyre in such
a way that the sealant bottle is upright.
6. Remove the valve cap from the defective
tyre.
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7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre valve.
8. The switch on the compressor must be
set to §.
9. Plug the compressor connector into the
accessory socket or the cigarette lighter
socket. Accessory socket 361.
10. Switch on ignition.
To prevent battery discharge, we
recommend that you leave the engine
running.
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11. Set the rocker switch on the compressor
to I. The tyre is filled with sealant.
12. While the sealant bottle drains (approx.
30 seconds) the pressure indicator on
the compressor briefly points to 6 bar.
Pressure then sinks again.
13. All of the sealant is pumped into the
tyre. Afterwards, the tyre is filled with
air.
14. The prescribed tyre pressure should be
reached within 10 minutes. Tyre
pressure 3121, 3191. Switch off the
compressor when the correct pressure
is obtained.

164 Opel Service, maintenanceOpel Service,
maintenance
Scheduled maintenanceThe service intervals apply to normal
operating conditions. For extreme
operating conditions, 3171.
Service interval display 3173.
European service intervals
Every 30,000 km or annually, whichever
occurs first.
International service intervals
Every 15,000 km or annually, whichever
occurs first.
Confirmations
Service is confirmed in the boxes provided
for such purposes in the Service and
Warranty Booklet. The workshop confirms
the date and mileage of service through a
stamp and signature.
Make sure that the Service and Warranty
Booklet has been correctly filled in as proof
of uninterrupted service is essential to the
granting of warranty or goodwill claims
and is a benefit when selling the vehicle.
Service planThe European service plan applies to the
following countries: Andorra, Austria,
Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Great Britain.
The International service plan applies to all
other countries. Scheduled maintenance ..................... 164
Service plan .......................................... 164
Additional service work ....................... 171
Recommended fluids and lubricants . 171
Inspection system ................................ 173
Genuine Opel Parts and Accessories . 174
Performing work .................................. 174
Engine oil .............................................. 175
Diesel fuel filter .................................... 177
Coolant ................................................. 177
Brakes ................................................... 178
Brake fluid ............................................ 179
Windscreen wiper replacement .......... 179
Windscreen washer system ................. 180
Battery .................................................. 180
Protecting electronic components ..... 180
Laying the vehicle up for a long
period of time .................................... 181
Putting the vehicle back into service . 181

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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

168 Opel Service, maintenanceInternational 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
152
303
454
605
75
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

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Opel Service, maintenance
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Inspection systemIn order to ensure economical and safe
vehicle operation and to maintain the
value of your vehicle, it is of vital
importance that all maintenance work is
carried out at the proper intervals as
specified.
Fixed service interval
When service is due, InSP appears in
the odometer display for approximately
10 seconds when the ignition is switched
on. Have the next service performed by a
workshop within one week or 500 km
(whichever occurs first). The service interval display takes account
of off-the-road periods during which the
battery is disconnected.
Flexible service interval 3
The length of the service intervals is based
on several parameters stemming from
usage. For this reason, various
engine-specific data is continually
gathered and is used to calculate the
remaining distance until the next service.
If the remaining distance is less than
1500 km, InSP is displayed with a
remaining distance of 1000 km when the
ignition is switched on and off. If less than
1000 km remains, InSP is displayed for
several seconds. Have the next service
performed by a workshop within one week
or 500 km (whichever occurs first).
Display of remaining distance:
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Briefly press the trip odometer reset
button. The odometer reading is shown.
3. Press and hold the reset button for about
2 seconds. InSP and the remaining
distance are displayed. Further information on maintenance and
the inspection system can be found in the
Service and Warranty Booklet, which is
located in the glove compartment.
Have maintenance work – and repair work
on the body and the equipment – carried
out professionally by a workshop. We
recommend using your Opel Partner, who
has excellent knowledge of Opel vehicles
and has the necessary special tools and
up-to-date service instructions from Opel.
It is particularly advisable to use an Opel
Partner during the warranty period in order
to prevent invalidation of the warranty.
Further information can be found in the
Service and Warranty Booklet.
Separate anti-corrosion service
Carry out according to the intervals
specified in the Service and Warranty
Booklet.