2010 OPEL COMBO engine

Data specific to your vehiclePlease enter your vehicle’s data here to keep it easily accessible. This information is available in the sections "Service and maintenance"
and "Technical data" as well as on the identification plate. Fuel
Designation
Engine oil
Grade
Viscosity
Tyre pressure
Tyre size Front Rear
Summer tyres
Winter tyres
Weights
Gross vehicle weight rating
– EC kerb weight
=Payload

IntroductionYour vehicle is an intelligent combination
of forward-looking technology, impressive
safety, environmental friendliness and
economy.
It now lies with you to drive your vehicle
safely and to see it performs perfectly. This
Owner’s Manual provides you with all the
necessary information to that end.
Make sure your passengers are aware of
the possible risk of accident and injury
which may result from improper use of the
vehicle.
You must always follow the specific laws of
the country in which you are located. These
could differ from the information in this
Owner’s Manual.
When this Manual refers to a workshop
visit, we recommend your Opel Service
Partner.
All Opel Service Partners provide first-class
service at reasonable prices. Experienced
mechanics trained by Opel work according
to specific Opel instructions.
The Owner’s Manual, infotainment system
instructions and vehicle service and
warranty booklet should always be kept
ready to hand in the vehicle glove
compartment. Make use of the Owner’s Manual zThe "In Brief" section will give you an
initial overview. zThe table of contents at the beginning of
the owner’s manual and within the
individual chapters will show you where
everything is.
zIts index will help you find what you
want.
zYellow arrows in the illustrations serve as
points of reference or indicate some
action to be performed.
zBlack arrows in the illustrations indicate
a reaction or a second action to be
performed.
zThis Owner’s Manual depicts left-hand
drive vehicles. Operation is similar for
right-hand drive vehicles.
zThe Owner’s Manual uses the internal
engine codes. The corresponding sales
designations are found in the chapter
"Technical data".
zDirection references such as left or right,
forwards or backwards in the
descriptions always indicate the
direction of travel.
Symbols6 Continue reading on next page. 3 signifies equipment not fitted to all
vehicles (model variants, engine options,
models specific to one country, optional
equipment, Genuine Opel Parts and
Accessories).
Page references are indicated with 3 . 3
means "see page".
9
Danger,
9 Warning, Caution
We wish you many hours of pleasurable
driving Adam Opel GmbH
9
Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of endangering life.
Failure to comply with the instructions
could endanger life.
9 Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or injury.
Failure to comply with the instructions
could lead to injury.
Caution
Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage to the
vehicle Failure to comply with the
instructions could lead to vehicle
damage.

12 In BriefControl indicators >
Fog lamps 3,
366, 386.
A
Engine electronics,
Immobiliser3, Manual
transmission automated 3,
Fault,
321, 366, 3116.
Z
Exhaust gases 3,
367, 3115.
v
Airbag systems 3,
Belt tensioners,
367, 350, 359.
I
Engine oil pressure,
367.
O
Turn signal lamps,
368, 385.
C
Main beam,
368, 385.
!
Preheating 3, diesel particle
filter 3,
368, 3116.
T
Winter programme of the
manual transmission
automated 3,
3103.
r
Fog tail lamp,
369, 386.
p
Alternator,
369.
R
Brake system,
clutch system 3,
369, 3179.
u
Anti-lock Braking System 3,
3119.
S
Engine oil level 3,
370, 3175.
EPSElectric power steering 3,
370.
Y
Fuel level,
370, 3111.

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)

16 In Brief
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Steering wheel lock and ignitionTurn key to position 1. Move the steering
wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
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Starting the engine Depress the clutch and brake pedals,
manual transmission automated 3 in N, do
not accelerate; for diesel engine, turn key
to position 2; when control indicator !
goes out turn the key to position 3 and
release it when the engine is running.
To repeat the start procedure or switch off
the engine, turn the key back to 0.
To switch on the ignition, turn the key to 2.
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To release the hand brake: Raise
lever slightly, press release
button, lower lever fully Hand brake 369, 3120.
0
=Ignition off
1
= Steering free, ignition off
2
=Ignition on,
with diesel engine: pre-heating
3
=Starting

17
In Brief
Parking the vehicle zAlways apply handbrake firmly without
operating the release button, and apply
as firmly as possible on a downhill or
uphill slope.
zSwitch off the engine and ignition by
turning the ignition key to 0 and
removing it. Turn the steering wheel until
you can feel its lock engage (anti-theft
protection).
On vehicles with manual transmission
automated3, control indicator R
flashes for a few seconds after the
ignition is switched off if the hand brake
has not been applied.
zIf the vehicle is parked on a level surface
or an uphill slope, with a manual
gearbox select first gear or with manual
transmission automated 3 move the
selector lever to the centre position
before switching off the ignition. Also
turn the front wheels away from the kerb
if the vehicle is on an uphill slope.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, with
manual gearbox or manual transmission
automated 3 select reverse gear before
switching off the ignition. Also turn the
front wheels towards the kerb. zLock the vehicle with the key in the lock
or the p button on the remote control.
Activate the anti-theft locking system 3
and anti-theft alarm system 3 by
pressing the p button twice.
Advice when parkingzDo not park vehicle on easily ignitable
surfaces as the hot exhaust system
temperatures could cause the surface to
ignite.
zClose windows.
zThe engine cooling fans may run after
the engine has been switched off, 3174.
Locking doors 322, Remote control 3 323,
Central locking system 3 324, Anti-theft
alarm system 3 331, Vehicle
decommissioning 3181.
Interesting functions

21
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.

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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.