2010 OPEL COMBO Owners Manual

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Keys, doors, windows
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Heated exterior mirrors 3
Heating is activated or deactivated by
pressing the Ü button.
Heating is operable when the ignition is
switched on.
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Interior mirror Swivel mirror housing to adjust.
To reduce dazzle, swivel the lever on the
underside of the mirror housing.
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Manual window operation,
front doors The door windows can be operated using
window winders.

36 Keys, doors, windows
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Window in the sliding doors
3 Electric windows
3
Operational readiness
Operational when the ignition key is in
position 1 in the ignition switch.
Illumination of the rocker switches
indicates operational readiness.
Operational readiness ceases when the
driver’s door is open.
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Operation
To operate the window in stages, tap the
rocker switch. For automatic opening or
closing, hold the switch pressed for slightly
longer; to stop window movement, tap
rocker switch again.
Safety function
If the window glass encounters resistance
above the middle of the window during
automatic closing, it is immediately
stopped and the window opened again.
If the windows do not move easily (e.g. due
to frost), repeatedly tap the rocker switch
for the window in question repeatedly until
the window has been closed in stages. zTo open
= Release joint and push
outwards.
zTo close
= Pull joint and engage.
9 Warning
Exercise care when operating electric
windows. Risk of injury, especially for
children.
Keep a close watch on the windows
when closing them. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they move.

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Keys, doors, windows
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Closing windows from the outside 3
The windows can be closed from the
outside using the remote control.
Hold the p button on the remote control
depressed until the front windows are
closed.
Overload
If the windows are repeatedly operated at
short intervals, the power supply is briefly
cut off. Fault
If the windows cannot be opened and
closed automatically, activate the window
electronics as follows:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Close the window completely and hold
the rocker switch depressed for at least
another 5 seconds.
4. Open the window completely and hold
the rocker switch depressed for at least
another 1 second.
5. Repeat for each window.
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Heated rear window
3
Heating is activated or deactivated by
pressing the Ü button.
Heating is operable when the ignition is
switched on.
The heated rear window automatically
switches on when the diesel particle filter is
being cleaned 3 depending on the engine.

38 Seats, InteriorSeats, Interior
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Front seats Adjust longitudinal seat position
Pull the handle at the front of the seat,
move the seat and then release the handle
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Adjusting the backrests
Take the pressure off the backrest and turn
the hand wheel on the side. Front seats ........................................... 38
Head restraints .................................... 40
Luggage compartment extension ..... 42
Lashing eyes 3.................................... 44
Luggage compartment cover3......... 44
Safety net 3......................................... 45
Load compartment grille3................ 46
Notes on loading the vehicle .............. 47
Three-stage safety system.................. 48
Three-point seat belts ......................... 48
Belt tensioners...................................... 50
Operation of the seat belts................. 52
Child restraint system 3...................... 53
Mounting clips 3 for ISOFIX child
restraint systems ............................... 55
Airbag system ...................................... 56
Use of child restraint systems 3......... 61
Cigarette lighter 3............................... 61
Accessory socket 3.............................. 61
Ashtray 3............................................. 62
Stowage compartments ...................... 63
Extendable stowage trays 3.............. 64
Coin holder 3....................................... 65
Sun visors.............................................. 65
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving. They
may make uncontrolled movements.

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Seats, Interior
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Adjust height of seat
Lift lever and relieve some weight from seat
to raise it or press down on seat with body
weight to lower it.
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Tilting the backrests forward
In order to fold the backrest forwards, lift
the release lever.
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Seat position
zSit with your buttocks as far back against
the backrest as possible. Adjust the
distance between your feet and the
pedals so that your legs are slightly
angled when pressing the pedals. Slide
the passenger seat as far back as
possible.
9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.

40 Seats, InteriorzSit with your shoulders as far back
against the backrest as possible. Set the
backrest rake so that you can easily
reach the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent. Maintain contact between
your shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do not angle
the backrest too far back. We
recommend a maximum rake of
approx. 25.
zAdjust the steering wheel 36.
zSet seat height 3 high enough to have a
clear field of vision on all sides and of all
display instruments. There should be at
least six inches of clearance between
your head and the headlining. Your
thighs should rest lightly on the seat
without pressing into it.
zAdjust the head restraint.
zAdjust the height of the seat belt 352.
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Heated front seats 3
Two pushbuttons ß in centre console.
With the ignition switched on, the heating
of the relevant front seat is activated by
pressing the button ß.
LED ß on: the relevant front seat is heated.
LED ß off: heating of relevant front seat is
switched off.
For vehicles with natural gas operation 3,
only switch ß is available. Operation for
both front seats when the ignition is on.
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Head restraints Adjusting the front and outboard rear
seat headrestraints 3
To adjust, hold head restraint at side, tilt
forward, hold and adjust height.
To improve visibility when the rear seats
are unoccupied or to fold down a rear seat
or the front passenger seat, push the head
restraint all the way down or remove.
If the rear seats are occupied, adjust the
rear head restraints to the appropriate
level for the occupant’s body size.
The open frame head restraint on the
Combo Van cannot be adjusted.

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Seats, Interior
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Adjusting the centre rear head restraint 3
To improve visibility when the centre rear
s e a t i s n o t o c c u p i e d o r t o f o l d t h e b a c k r e s t ,
press the detent springs on the guide
sleeves to release the head restraint and
push it all the way down.
If the centre seat is occupied, set the head
restraint to the first or second position
according to the height of the passenger.
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Head restraint position
The middle of the head restraint should be
at eye level. If this is not possible for
extremely tall persons, set to the highest
position. Set to the lowest position for short
persons.

Removal - see page 341.
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Removing the head restraint
Release both catches by pressing and
withdraw head restraint.
The rear, centre head restraint 3 cannot be
removed.
Note
Only approved objects or components
must be attached to the head restraint of
the unoccupied front passenger seat.
9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint set to
the proper position.

42 Seats, InteriorLuggage compartment extension Remove the luggage compartment
cover3 if necessary 344.
Pull out the push-in collars 3 for the ISOFIX
child-restraint system mounting.
Closely follow the installation instructions
accompanying the ISOFIX child restraint
system.
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Folding down the rear seat backrests
Push the rear, outer head restraint 3 down
completely or remove it 340. Push the rear,
centre head restraint3 down completely
341.
To fold one or both of the rear seat
backrests, press the button at the top to
release the backrest and fold it onto the
seat cushion.
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– or –
Remove the rear, outer head restraints3
340. Push the rear, centre head restraint3
down completely 341.
Hook seat belt buckles on rear seat
backrests.
Pull up one or both rear seat cushions using
the straps provided.