2014 VAUXHALL COMBO tow

154Vehicle careCaution
The towing eye must only be usedfor towing and not for recovering
the vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.
Notice
If neutral cannot be selected on
vehicles with manual transmission
automated (MTA), the vehicle must
only be towed with the drive wheels
raised off the ground.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and replace the cap.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
side of the cap. Release the cap by
carefully levering the screwdriver. To
prevent damage it is recommended to place a cloth between the screwdriver
and the frame.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 142.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap.

156Vehicle care
Windows and windscreen wiperblades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleanerand insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Glass panel
Never clean with solvents or abrasive agents, fuels, aggressive media (e.g.
paint cleaner, acetone-containing
solutions etc.), acidic or highly
alkaline media or abrasive pads. Do
not apply wax or polishing agents to
the glass panel.
Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage
Rectify minor paintwork damage with a touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.Natural gas system
Do not direct the steam jet or high-
pressure jet towards natural gas
system components. It is particularly
important to protect the natural gas
tank and the pressure valves on the
vehicle underbody and the bulkhead
in the engine compartment.
These components must not be
treated using chemical cleaners or
preservatives.
Have components of the natural gas
system cleaned by a workshop
authorised to carry out maintenance
of natural gas vehicles.
Towing equipment Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Interior care Interior and upholsteryOnly clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.

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Child safety system for rearwindows .................................... 29
Chimes ......................................... 85
Cigarette lighter ........................... 66
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems ...............95
Clock....................................... 63, 79
Control indicators.......................... 70
Control of the vehicle .................101
Controls ........................................ 61
Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............159
Cruise control ...................... 79, 115
Cupholders .................................. 54
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Date .............................................. 79
Daytime running lights ............79, 89
Diesel particle filter ...............76, 106
Distance to next service ...............79
Door open .................................... 79
Doors ...................................... 23, 25
Drain fuel filter ............................. 78
Driver Information Centre .............79
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 123
Driving hints ................................ 101E
Eco mode (E).............................. 111
Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 138
Electronic climate control system 97
Electronic driving programmes ..111
Electronic Stability Program 76, 114
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......126
Engine compartment fuse box ...139
Engine coolant ........................... 128
Engine coolant temperature ........76
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 69
Engine data ............................... 164
Engine exhaust .......................... 106
Engine oil ................... 127, 159, 162
Engine oil pressure ......................77
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ................................. 114
Event data recorders ..................177
Extendable load compartment cover ................................... 55, 59
Exterior care .............................. 155
Exterior light ................................. 78
Exterior lighting ......................11, 88
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27F
Fault ........................................... 111
Fixed air vents ........................... 100
Fog light ....................................... 79
Folding ......................................... 28
Folding seats ................................ 55
Front airbag system .....................44
Front fog lights ............................. 90
Front seats.................................... 33
Front turn signal light ..................132
Fuel............................................. 118
Fuel consumption .........................79
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 122
Fuel cut-off system ...............85, 103
Fuel for diesel engines ..............119
Fuel for natural gas operation ...119
Fuel for petrol engines ...............118
Fuel gauge ................................... 68
Fuel selector ................................ 69
Fuel system messages .................85
Fuses ......................................... 138
G Gauges ......................................... 67
General information ...................123
Generic warning ........................... 73
Glovebox ..................................... 54
Gross Vehicle Weight ...................59

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Payload......................................... 59
Performance .............................. 166
Performing work ........................126
Pollen filter ................................. 100
Power outlets ............................... 65
Power steering fluid ....................129
Power windows ............................ 29
Preheating ................................... 76
Puncture ..................................... 147
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 178
Radio info ..................................... 79
Radio remote control ...................20
Rear doors ................................... 23
Rear fog light ............................... 79
Rear fog lights ............................. 91
Rear parcel shelf .......................... 55
Rear seats ............................. 36, 55
Rear windows .............................. 31
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 63
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 159, 162
Refuelling ................................... 120 Reversing lights ........................... 91
Ride control systems ..........113, 114
Roof load ...................................... 59
Roof rack ..................................... 58
Roof racks .................................... 59S
Safety belts ................................... 38
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 33
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................73
Seat belt reminder warning chime 79
Seat belts ..................................... 38
Seat position ................................ 33
Selector lever ............................. 109
Service ............................... 100, 158
Service display ......................70, 79
Service information ....................158
Settings menu............................... 79
Side airbag system ......................45
Sidelights ...................................... 88
Side turn signal lights ................135
Sliding door .................................. 23
Sliding side door ........................... 23
Spare wheel ............................... 149
Speed limit warning chime............ 79
Speedometer ............................... 67
Standard display ........................... 79
Starting and operating ................101
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ............102, 108
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 61
Steering wheel controls ...............61
Stop-start system.................. 78, 103
Storage ......................................... 53Storage compartments.................53
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 68
Tailgate ......................................... 25
Tail lights ................................... 134
Temperature ................................. 79
Three-point seat belt .................... 39 Tools .......................................... 142
Top-tether fastening eyes ............52
Towing ................................ 123, 153
Towing another vehicle .............154
Towing the vehicle .....................153
Traction Control system ............. 113
Trailer coupling ........................... 123
Trailer towing ............................. 123
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .................108
Tread depth ............................... 143
Trip computer ......................... 79, 86
Trip odometer .............................. 67
Turn and lane-change signals .....90
Turn signal ................................... 73
Tyre chains ................................ 144
Tyre designations ......................143
Tyre pressure ............................ 143
Tyre pressures ........................... 174
Tyre repair kit ............................. 145