2010 OPEL COMBO automatic transmission

15
In Brief
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Manual transmission Reverse gear: With the vehicle stationary,
lift the ring under the gear-lever knob
3 seconds after depressing the clutch, and
then engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, put the lever
into neutral, release the clutch pedal and
depress again; then repeat gear selection.
Manual transmission 3105.
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Manual transmission
automated
3
To move the selector lever from N to R
press the button on the lever.
Only start in N with foot brake applied.
Manual transmission automated 3 3100.
Before starting off, check zTyre pressure and tyre condition 3121,
3191,
zEngine oil level and fluid levels in engine
compartment 3174 to 3180,
zAll windows, mirrors, exterior lighting
and number plates are free from dirt,
snow and ice and operational,
zSeats, seat belts and mirrors are
correctly adjusted 338, 348, 334,
zCheck brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
N
= Idle speed/start position
o
= Drive position (centre position)
+
=Higher gear
-
= Lower gear
A/M
= Switch between Automatic and
Manual mode
R
= Reverse gear (with selector lever
lock)

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Keys, doors, windows
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Electronic immobiliser The system checks whether the vehicle is
allowed to start with the key used. Once
the transponder in the key is recognised,
the vehicle can be started.
The electronic immobiliser activates
automatically when the key is removed
from the ignition switch.
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Control indicator for immobilizer A
Control indicator A illuminates briefly
after the ignition is switched on.
If the control indicator flashes when the
ignition is on, there is a fault in the system;
the engine cannot be started. Switch off
the ignition and then repeat the start
attempt.
If the control indicator A continues to
flash, please try to start the engine using
the second key and contact a workshop. If control indicator A lights up after the
engine has started, there is a fault in the
engine electronics or the manual
transmission automated 3104.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the doors.
You should always lock the vehicle after
leaving it and switch on the anti-theft
alarm system 3, 322, 324, 331.

68 InstrumentsO

Turn signal lamps
Control indicator flashes green.
The control indicator flashes if a turn signal
or the hazard warning flashers are
activated.
Rapid flashing: lamp or associated fuse
has failed.
Replacing bulbs 3151. Fuses 3145.
C

Main beam
Control indicator lights up blue.
It is illuminated when main beam is on and
during headlamp flash 385.
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!

Preheating3, diesel particle filter 3
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow
Illuminated
Preheating activated. Only activates when
outside temperatures are low.
Flashes

(in vehicles with diesel particle filter)
Control indicator ! flashes if the filter
requires cleaning and previous driving
conditions did not permit automatic
cleaning. Continue driving and if possible
do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
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The control indicator ! goes off as soon
as the self-cleaning operation is complete.
Diesel particle filter 3116.T
Winter programme of the manual
transmission automated3
Symbol is lit in the transmission display if
the Winter programme is activated 3103.

75
Instruments
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Transmission display 3
Display of current gear or mode with
manual transmission automated 3.
Manual transmission automated 3 3100.
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Service display 3
If it illuminates in the odometer display,
book vehicle into a workshop as soon as
possible for a service with maintenance.
Maintenance, inspection system 3173. RReverse gear
NNeutral
AAutomatic mode for manual
transmission automated
1-5Manual mode, current gear with
manual transmission automated

82 InstrumentsSetting display mode 3
Display brightness is independent of
vehicle lighting. Settings are made as
follows:
Select menu item Day / Night from the
Settings menu.
The options are displayed.
Automatic: Adapted based on vehicle
lighting.
Always day design: Black text on light
background.
Always night design: White text on dark
background.
Selections are indicated by a o in front of
the menu item.
Ignition logic 3
Setting, see infotainment system
instructions.
Warning buzzersWhen starting the engine or while driving:
zif seat belt 3 is not fastened.
zIf the speed programmed at the
factory3 is exceeded.
zIf the car has automated manual
transmission 3 and the driver’s door is
opened when the engine is running, a
gear is engaged and the foot brake is
not depressed.
When parking the vehicle and opening
the driver’s door:
zwhen the ignition key is in the ignition
switch.
zwith parking lamps or dipped beam on.
zif the turn signal lever is engaged.
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Windscreen wipers Move lever upwards to switch on.
&=Fast
%=Slow
$= Adjustable interval switching
§=Off

100 Driving and operationDriving and operation
Manual transmission
automated
3
The Easytronic transmission permits
manual (manual mode) or automatic gear
shifting (automatic mode), both with
automatic clutch control.
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Transmission display
Shows the mode and current gear.
If the Winter programme is activated, T is
illuminated. Manual transmission automated3... 100
Manual transmission ........................... 105
Driving hints ......................................... 106
Saving Fuel, Protecting the
Environment ...................................... 108
Fuels, refuelling .................................... 110
Catalytic converter, engine exhaust .. 114
Hydraulic brake system ...................... 118
Anti-lock Braking System (ABSu)3 119
Hand brake .......................................... 120
Brake assist .......................................... 120
Wheels, tyres ........................................ 121
Roof racks 3......................................... 125
Towing equipment 3........................... 126
Caravan/trailer towing ........................ 126

101
Driving and operation
Starting the engine
Briefly operate foot brake when starting
the engine. The engine can now be started
in position N and with the foot brake
operated. N appears in the gear display. If
the foot brake is not operated, "N" flashes
in the gear display and the engine cannot
be started.
If no brake lights are operational, the
engine will not start.
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Operation of the manual transmission
automated using the selector lever
Always move the selector lever all the way
in the chosen direction. Observe the gear
or mode indicator in the transmission
display.
Selector lever in N
Neutral. Selector lever in o (centre position)
Moving the selector lever from N to o
(centre position) while depressing the foot
brake time switches the manual
transmission automated to automatic
mode and engages first gear (second gear
if winter programme is enabled). "A"
appears in the gear display.
When the foot brake is released the vehicle
starts to "creep". If the foot brake is not
operated, "A" starts to flash. Start off by
immediately pressing the accelerator
pedal or move selector lever back to N and
repeat procedure with foot brake
operated.
In automatic mode, the transmission shifts
into other gears automatically based on
driving conditions.

102 Driving and operation
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Selector lever in A/M
Switch between Automatic and Manual
mode.
In manual mode, a gear can be selected
manually by tapping the selector lever to
the
+ or
- position. The transmission display
indicates the current gear.
If the engine speed is too low the manual
transmission automated will automatically
shift to a lower gear even in Manual mode.
This prevents the engine from stalling. Selector lever in + or -
If a higher gear is selected when the
running speed is too low, or a lower gear
when the speed is too high, no shift is
carried out. This prevents the engine from
running at too low or too high revs.
Gears can be skipped by jogging the
selector lever repeatedly at short intervals.
When the vehicle is in automatic mode,
manual transmission automated switches
to manual mode when the selector lever is
tapped to position
+ or
-. The transmission
display indicates the current gear.
Selector lever in R
Reverse gear. Engage only when vehicle is
stationary.
Press knob on selector lever, select R, "R"
appears in gear display.
If R is selected when the vehicle is in motion,
"R" flashes in the transmission display and
no gear is engaged. Stopping the vehicle
In automatic or manual mode, first gear is
automatically engaged (second gear if the
Winter programme is engaged) and the
clutch is released when the vehicle is
stationary. In R, reverse gear remains
engaged.
If a warning signal sounds when the
driver’s door is opened (foot brake not
depressed), move the selector lever to N
and apply the hand brake.
When stopping on gradients, engage the
hand brake or depress the brake pedal. To
prevent overheating of the clutch, do not
increase engine speed to ensure smooth
idling when in gear.
Switch off engine if stopping for a lengthy
period, e.g. in traffic jams or at level
crossings.
Electronically controlled driving
programmes in automatic mode
zFollowing a cold start, the operating
temperature programme keeps engine
speed high to quickly and automatically
bring the catalytic converter to the
required temperature.
zAdaptive programmes automatically
change to other gears to suit the driving
conditions, such as if the vehicle is
towing a caravan/trailer, has a high
payload, or is being driven on inclines.
+
Shift to a higher gear.
-
Shift to a lower gear.