2010 OPEL COMBO maintenance

174 Opel Service, maintenanceGenuine Opel Parts and
Accessories We recommend that you use "Genuine
Opel Parts and Accessories" and
conversion parts approved expressly for
your vehicle type. These parts have
undergone special tests to establish their
reliability, safety and specific suitability for
Opel vehicles. Despite continuous market
monitoring, we cannot assess or guarantee
these attributes for other products, even if
they have been granted approval by the
relevant authorities or in some other form.
"Genuine Opel Parts and Accessories" and
conversion parts approved by Opel can be
obtained from your Opel Partner, who can
provide comprehensive advice on
permitted technical changes and ensure
correct installation.
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Performing work To avoid injury from moving parts and
cables conducting ignition voltage, only
carry out engine compartment checks
(e. g. checking brake fluid or engine oil
level) when the ignition is switched off.
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To aid identification, the caps used when
topping up engine oil, coolant and washer
fluid as well as the oil dipstick are coloured
yellow.
9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start operating
even if the ignition is off.
9 Warning
The ignition system 3 and Xenon
headlamps 3 use extremely high
voltage. Do not touch.

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Engine oil On vehicles with engine oil level check 3,
the engine oil level is monitored
automatically 370. We recommend that
you check the engine oil level before
starting a long journey.
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Check with the vehicle on a level surface.
The engine must be at operating
temperature and switched off for at least
5minutes.
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Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, insert it
to the stop on the handle, pull out and read
the engine oil level.
Push in the oil dipstick up to the stop on the
handle and give it half a turn.
Different dipsticks are used depending on
engine variant.
When the engine oil level has dropped to
the MIN mark, top up engine oil.

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We recommend that you use the same
engine oil as was used the last time it was
topped up.
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The engine oil level must not exceed the
MAX mark on the dipstick.
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The amount must be between the MIN and
MAX marks 3195.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Caution
If there is too much engine oil, the excess
must be drained or suctioned out.

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Diesel fuel filter On the event of engine oil change, have
fuel filter checked for possible water
residue by a workshop.
Illumination of A indicates water in the
fuel filter 3.
Have fuel filter checked at shorter intervals
if the vehicle is subjected to extreme
operating conditions such as high humidity
(primarily in coastal areas), extremely high
or low outside temperatures and
substantially varying daytime and
night-time temperatures.
Coolant The coolant provides anti-freeze
protection down to approx. -28 C. .
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Antifreeze and corrosion protection
Have the concentration of the radiator
contents tested by a workshop before
winter starts. The amount of antifreeze
must provide protection down to approx.
-28 C. A lower antifreeze concentration
will reduce the amount of protection from
frost and corrosion. Add antifreeze if
necessary.
If coolant loss is topped up with water,
have concentration checked and add
antifreeze if necessary. Caution
Only use approved anti-freeze.
Coolant additives for additional
corrosion protection and sealing small
leaks can cause operation problems. No
liability is accepted for damage caused
by using coolant additives.
9 Warning
Antifreeze is a danger to health; it must
therefore be kept in the original
container and out of the reach of
children.

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Coolant level
In a closed cooling system, there is hardly
any loss.
When the cooling system is cold, the level of
coolant should lie above the KALT/COLD
mark. Top up if the level is low. Top up with anti-freeze. If no anti-freeze is
available, fill with clean tap water or
distilled water. Have the anti-freeze
concentration checked.
Have the cause of coolant loss rectified by
a workshop.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Brakes A screeching noise indicates that the brake
lining is at its minimum thickness.
Continued driving is possible. Have the
brake lining replace as soon as possible.
Once new brake lining is fitted, do not
brake unnecessarily hard for the first
200 km.
9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before opening
the cap. Carefully open the cap,
relieving the overpressure slowly.
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause
engine damage.

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Brake fluid Changing brake fluid
Brake fluid is hygroscopic, i. e. it absorbs
water. If the brakes become hot, such as
when driving on long downhill stretches,
vapour bubbles can form in the water,
which can have an extremely adverse
effect on braking power (depending on the
proportion of water).
Therefore, keep to the specified change
intervals.
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Windscreen wiper replacement Wiper blades on the windscreen
Lift wiper arm. Move release lever and
detach wiper blade.
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Wiper blades 3 on the rear window
Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade as
shown in illustration and remove.
9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and corrosive.
Do not allow it to come into contact with
eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces.
9 Warning
Have the brake fluid change performed
by a workshop. Please comply with the
legal environmental and health
regulations – concerning the disposal of
brake fluid.

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Windscreen washer system Reservoir for windscreen washer and rear
windscreen washer at driver’s side in
engine compartment.
Fill with clean water mixed with cleaner
and anti-freeze.
Make sure there is sufficient anti-freeze
protection.
When closing the reservoir, press the lid
firmly over the beaded edge all the way
round.
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Battery The vehicle battery is maintenance-free.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at an
appropriate recycling collection point.
The retrofitting of electrical or electronic
accessories may subject the battery to
additional loading and cause it to become
discharged. Please seek advice concerning
the technical options, such as installing a
more powerful battery. Laying up the vehicle for more than
4 weeks can lead to battery discharge.
Disconnect the negative terminal of the
vehicle battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off before
connecting or disconnecting the vehicle
battery.
Protecting electronic components In order to prevent faults in electronic
components in the electrical system, never
connect or disconnect battery with engine
running or ignition switched on. Never start
engine with battery disconnected, e.g.
when starting using jump leads.
To avoid damaging the vehicle, do not
make any modifications to the electrical
system, e. g. connecting additional
consumers or tampering with electronic
control units (chip tuning).
9 Warning
Electronic ignition systems generate very
high voltages. Do not touch the ignition
system; high voltage can be fatal.

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Laying the vehicle up for a long
period of time If the vehicle is to be laid up for several
months, the following work should be
undertaken to prevent damage.
zWash and wax the vehicle 3161.
zHave the wax in the engine
compartment and underbody checked.
zClean and preserve rubber seals.
zChange engine oil.
zCheck anti-freeze and corrosion
protection 3177.
zCheck the coolant level; top up
anti-freeze if necessary 3178.
zDrain the windscreen washer system.
zIncrease tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3121, 3191. zPark the vehicle in dry and
well-ventilated place. With manual
transmission select first or reverse gear;
with manual transmission automated 3
move the selector lever to the centre
position before switching the ignition off.
Use chocks or the like to prevent the
vehicle from rolling.
zDo not apply hand brake.
zDisconnect the clamp from the negative
terminal of the vehicle battery.
Putting the vehicle back into
servicePerform the following work before
recommissioning the vehicle:
zConnect the clamp to the negative
terminal of the vehicle battery.
zCheck tyre pressure 3121, 3191.
zTop up the windscreen washer system
3180.
zCheck engine oil level 3175.
zCheck coolant level 3178.
zFit the number plate if necessary.