2010 OPEL COMBO suspension

130 Self-help, vehicle care
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zNever expose the battery to naked
flames or sparks.
zA flat battery can freeze even at
temperatures around 0 C. Thaw out a
frozen battery before connecting jump
leads.
zDo not allow battery fluid to come into
contact with eyes, skin, fabrics or
painted surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause injuries
and damage in the event of direct
contact.
zWear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery. zUse a booster battery with the same
voltage (12 volts). Its capacity (Ah) must
not be much less than that of the
discharged battery.
zUse jump leads with insulated terminals
and a cross section of at least 16 mm
2
(25 mm
2 for diesel engines).
zDo not disconnect the discharged
battery from the vehicle.
zSwitch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers.
zDo not lean over the battery during jump
starting.
zDo not allow the terminals of one lead to
touch those of the other lead.
zDo not touch the vehicles while jump
starting.
zApply the hand brake and engage
neutral gear.
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Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive
terminal 1 of the booster battery.
2. Connect the other red lead to the
positive terminal 2 of the discharged
battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative
terminal 3 of the booster battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead4 to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or a screw
connection in the engine suspension.
Connect the lead as far away from
the discharged battery as possible.

166 Opel Service, maintenance⊕Additional work.
o Intervals are shorter under extreme operating conditions and when such is necessary due to conditions specific to the country.
Service work after year
1)
km (x 1000)
1)
1)Whichever occurs first.
1
302
603
904
1205
150
⊕
Replace toothed belt and tension roller
Z 16 YNGevery 6 years/90,000 km
Z 17 DTHevery 10 years/90,000 km
Z 16 XEPevery 10 years/150,000 km
Change engine oil and oil filter x x x x x
⊕o
Drain water from diesel fuel filter
(with high humidity and/or low fuel grade)xxxxx
Empty oil separator, Z 16 YNG every 4 years/60,000 km
Replace and drain water from fuel filter,
Z 13 DTJ, Z 17 DTHevery 2 years/60,000 km
Replace fuel filter, Z 16 YNG every 4 years/60,000 km
Check and adjust parking brake (wheels unladen); visually inspect wheel suspension
and spring suspension front and back, brake pipes, brake pressure hoses, fuel pipes,
gas lines on natural-gas powered vehicles and exhaust systemxx
Check external bodywork/underbody corrosion protection; note damage in
the Service and Warranty Bookletxxxxx
⊕o
Visually inspect front and rear wheel brakes
2)
2)If loss is great/leaks are present, carry out follow-up work with customer consent.
xx
Annual service check when the annual mileage is more than 20,000 km
Visually inspect engine, transmission (AT, MT), air conditioning compressor for leaks
2)
xxxxx
⊕o
Remove, clean and visually inspect brake drum every 4 years/60,000 km

167 Opel Service, maintenance
⊕Additional work.
o Intervals are shorter under extreme operating conditions and when such is necessary due to conditions specific to the country.
Service work after year
1)
km (x 1000)
1)
1)Whichever occurs first.
1
302
603
904
1205
150
Visually inspect steering bellows, track rods and axle drive xxxxx
Check track-rod ends and suspension ball joints xxxxx
⊕
Change brake and clutch fluid (manual transmission automated) every 2 years
Undo wheel mounting and tighten to 110 Nm torque
xx During assembly, lightly lubricate wheel bolt tapers with grease or oil
Check tyre condition; check and correct tyre pressures (including the spare wheel)
With tyre inflation system, check the set to make sure that it is complete and not out
of date. Replace sealant bottle every 4 years
⊕
Annual service check when the annual mileage is more than 20,000 km
Visually inspect the first-aid kit (present and stowed in the right place, intact and not
out of date), lashing eyes and warning triangleevery 2 years
Check and correct headlamp aiming (including auxiliary headlamps) x x
⊕o
Lubricate door hinges, door brakes, lock cylinders, strikers, bonnet closure and
tailgate hinges.xx
Road test, final inspection (check steering column lock, ignition switch, instruments
and control indicators, entire brake system, steering, air conditioning system, engine,
body and chassis), reset service interval display using TECH 2xxxxx
⊕
For Germany only: carry out emissions inspection (AU), general inspection (HU) First after 3 years and then every
2 years thereafter
With commercial passenger transport, taxis, ambulances, hired vehicles, etc. annually
⊕
Carry out gas system test (GAP) and note it in the Service and Warranty Booklet First after 3 years and then every
2 years thereafter
With commercial passenger transport, taxis, ambulances, hired vehicles, etc. annually

169 Opel Service, maintenance
⊕Additional work.
o Intervals are shorter under extreme operating conditions and when such is necessary due to conditions specific to the country.
Service work after year
1)
km (x 1000)
1)
1)Whichever occurs first.
1
152
303
454
605
75
⊕
Replace toothed belt and tension roller
Z 16 YNGevery 6 years/90,000 km
Z 17 DTHevery 10 years/90,000 km
Z 16 XEPevery 10 years/150,000 km
Change engine oil and oil filter x x x x x
⊕o
Drain water from diesel fuel filter
(with high humidity and/or low fuel grade)xxxxx
Empty oil separator, Z 16 YNG every 4 years/60,000 km
Replace and drain water from fuel filter,
Z 13 DTJ, Z 17 DTHevery 2 years/60,000 km
Replace fuel filter, Z 16 YNG every 4 years/60,000 km
Check and adjust parking brake (wheels unladen); visually inspect wheel suspension
and spring suspension front and back, brake pipes, brake pressure hoses, fuel pipes,
gas lines on natural-gas powered vehicles and exhaust systemxx
Check external bodywork/underbody corrosion protection; note damage in the
Service and Warranty Bookletxxxxx
⊕o
Visually inspect front and rear wheel brakes
2)
2)If loss is great/leaks are present, carry out follow-up work with customer consent.
xx
Annual service check when the annual mileage is more than 20,000 km
Visually inspect engine, transmission (AT, MT), air conditioning compressor for leaks
2)
xxxxx
⊕o
Remove, clean and visually inspect brake drum every 4 years/60,000 km

170 Opel Service, maintenance⊕Additional work.
o Intervals are shorter under extreme operating conditions and when such is necessary due to conditions specific to the country.
Service work after year
1)
km (x 1000)
1)
1)Whichever occurs first.
1
152
303
454
605
75
Visually inspect steering bellows, track rods and axle drive x x x x x
Check track-rod ends and suspension ball joints x x x x x
⊕
Change brake and clutch fluid (manual transmission automated) every 2 years
Undo wheel mounting and tighten to 110 Nm torque
xx During assembly, lightly lubricate wheel bolt tapers with grease or oil
Check tyre condition; check and correct tyre pressures (including the spare wheel)
With tyre inflation system, check the set to make sure that it is complete and not
out of date. Replace sealant bottle every 4 years
⊕
Annual service check when the annual mileage is more than 20,000 km
Visually inspect the first-aid kit (present and stowed in the right place, intact and
not out of date), lashing eyes and warning triangleevery 2 years
Check and correct headlamp aiming (including auxiliary headlamps) x x
⊕o
Lubricate door hinges, door brakes, lock cylinders, strikers, bonnet closure and
tailgate hinges.xx
Road test, final inspection (check steering column lock, ignition switch, instruments
and control indicators, entire brake system, steering, air conditioning system, engine,
body and chassis), reset service interval display using TECH 2xxxxx
⊕
Carry out gas system test (GAP) and note it in the Service and Warranty Booklet First after 3 years and then every
2 years thereafter
With commercial passenger transport, taxis, ambulances, hired vehicles, etc. annually