2010 OPEL COMBO service

179
Opel Service, maintenance
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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Opel Service, maintenance
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.

198 IndexIndex
AABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........... 119
Accessories ............................................. 133
Accessory socket ..................................... 61
Air intake .................................................. 99
Air recirculation system ........................... 97
Air vents ................................................... 93
Airbags ..................................................... 56
Alarm ........................................................ 33
Alternator ................................................. 69
Antenna ........................................... 90, 161
Anti-corrosion service ............................ 173
Antifreeze ............................................... 177
Antifreeze protection .................... 177, 180
Anti-knock quality of fuel
Octane number .................................. 184
Anti-theft alarm system .......................... 31
Anti-theft lock
Alloy wheels ....................................... 139
Anti-theft protection ............................... 17
Aquaplaning .......................................... 123
Ashtray ..................................................... 62
BBattery ........................................... 107, 180
Interruption of power supply ...... 37, 105
Before starting off ................................... 15
Belt tensioners ......................................... 49
Bleeding, diesel fuel system ................. 128
Bonnet .................................................... 128
Boot, see Luggage
compartment ............................. 28, 29, 42
Brake assist ............................................ 120
Brake lamps ........................................... 157
Brake system ......................................... 118
Brakes
ABS ..................................................... 119
Brake assist ........................................ 120
Brake lamps ....................................... 157
Brake servo unit ................................. 106
Hand brake ........................................ 120
Bulb replacement .................................. 151
Bulbs ....................................................... 151

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Index
KKey
Extending ............................................. 20
Ignition lock .......................................... 16
Locking doors ...........................20, 23, 24
Remove ................................................. 17
Starting ........................................... 16, 21
Starting the engine .............................. 16
Keys ...................................................... 2, 20LLanguage selection ................................. 80
Lashing eyes ............................................ 44
Leaf doors ...................................... 3, 22, 29
Light switch ................................................ 6
Lighting ................................................ 6, 84
Driving abroad ..................................... 89
Load compartment
Loading ................................................ 47
Load compartment grille ........................ 46
Loading ............................................ 47, 126
Loading the vehicle ................................. 47
Locking doors ..............................20, 23, 24
Locking from the inside ..................... 22, 25
Locking the doors .......................... 2, 22, 24
Locks ....................................................... 162
Lubricants .............................................. 175Luggage compartment .......................... 28
Bulb replacement .............................. 158
Cover .................................................... 44
Extension .............................................. 42
Lashing eyes ........................................ 44
Lighting ................................................ 88
Loading ................................ 47, 126, 189
Locking ................................................. 28
Luggage compartment cover ................ 44
MMain beam ........................................... 7, 85
Bulb replacement .............................. 152
Control indicator .................................. 68
Maintenance
Air conditioning system ....................... 99
Antifreeze protection ........................ 177
Brake fluid .......................................... 179
Brakes ................................................. 178
Catalytic converter ............................ 118
Engine oil ............................................ 175
Fuel consumption .............................. 109
Tyre pressure ...................................... 121
Tyres ........................................... 122, 123
Manual transmission ............................. 105
Manual transmission, see Transmission 15
Mirrors ............................................ 6, 34, 35
Misted windows ................................. 96, 98
Mobile telephone ..................................... 91
Muffler, see Exhaust system ................. 116
NNatural gas .............................. 74, 110, 113
Number plate lamps
Bulb replacement .............................. 158
Number plate lighting .......................... 158OOctane numbers .................................... 184
Odometer ................................................. 71
Oil ........................................................... 172
Additives ............................................ 172
Topping up ........................................ 172
Viscosity ............................................. 172
Oil consumption ............................ 175, 184
Oil level ................................................... 175
Oil pressure .............................................. 67
Opel Service ........................................... 164
Operating temperature ........................ 107
Outside temperature gauge .................. 76
Overrun .......................................... 107, 109

202 IndexPPaintwork damage ................................ 161
Parking ..................................................... 17
Parking lamps ............................................ 6
Bulb replacement ............................... 153
Parking the vehicle .................................. 17
Parts ........................................................ 174
Pedals ..................................................... 107
Performance ................................... 185, 186
Petrol ...................................................... 184
Pollen filter ............................................... 99
Power steering,
see electric power steering ............ 70, 106
Power-assisted steering,
see electric power steering ............ 70, 106
Preheater start switch ............................. 16
Preheating ................................................ 68
Pushing, towing ..................................... 129
RRadio ........................................................ 90
Radio equipment (CB) ............................. 91
Radio reception ....................................... 90
Rear lamp cluster .................................... 84
Bulb replacement .............................. 157
Rear seat backrests ................................. 42
Rear window
washer system .................14, 83, 161, 180
Rear window wiper ............................ 14, 83
Refuelling
Fuel filler cap ...................................... 111
Fuel gauge ..................................... 73, 74
Relays ..................................................... 145
Remote control ........................................ 23
Central locking system ........................ 23
Steering wheel ...................................... 90
Replacement keys ................................... 20
Reversing lamps ...................................... 85
Bulb replacement .............................. 157
Roof load .................................. 47, 106, 109
Roof rack .................................. 47, 109, 125
Roof racks ................................ 47, 109, 125
Running-in .............................................. 106
Brakes ................................................. 178
SSafeguard against
Unauthorised use ................ 16, 17, 20, 21
Safety accessories ................................. 133
Safety net ................................................. 45
Saving energy ........................................ 108
Seat adjustment ...................................... 38
Seat belts ......................................... 52, 162
Seat height adjustment ...................... 4, 39
Seat position ............................................ 39
Seats ..................................................... 3, 38
Heated ................................................. 40
Self-diagnosis ............................ 51, 60, 120
Self-help ................................................. 128
Central locking ..................................... 26
Electric windows .................................. 36
Information display ............................. 77
Radio remote control .......................... 23
Service interval display ......................... 173
Service intervals ..................................... 164
Additional work ................................. 171
Extreme operating conditions .......... 171
Main service ....................................... 164
Service work ........................................... 173
Side airbags ............................................. 58