2014 VAUXHALL COMBO power steering

Driving and operating101Driving and operatingDriving hints............................... 101
Starting and operating ...............101
Engine exhaust .......................... 106
Manual transmission ..................107
Manual transmission automa‐
ted .............................................. 108
Brakes ........................................ 112
Ride control systems .................113
Cruise control ............................. 115
Object detection systems ........... 116
Fuel ............................................ 118
Towing ....................................... 123Driving hints
Control of the vehicleNever coast with engine not
running (except during Autostop)
Many systems will not function in this
situation ( e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others. All
systems function during an Autostop,
but there will be a controlled reduction
in power steering assist and vehicle
speed is reduced.
Stop-start system 3 103.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system. Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher and the cleaning process of the diesel particle filter may take
place more often. Autostop may be inhibited to allow for charging the
battery.
Diesel particle filter 3 106.

Driving and operating105
■ the ambient temperature is not toolow
■ the climate control system allows an Autostop
■ the self-cleaning function of the diesel particle filter is not active
■ the vehicle has moved since the last Autostop
■ the brake vacuum is sufficient
■ the windscreen wipers are not operating at fast speed
■ reverse gear is not selected
■ heated rear window is not operating
Ambient temperature near to the
freezing point can inhibit an Autostop.
For manual transmission automated
vehicles, an Autostop may be
inhibited until a speed of approx.
6 mph is reached.
New vehicle running-in 3 101.
Battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts, several battery discharge protection
features are implemented as part of
the stop-start system.Restart the engine
Manual transmission
The selector lever must be in neutral to enable an automatic restart.
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
Manual transmission automated
If the lever is in position N, select
another gear, otherwise release the brake pedal or move the lever to +, –
or R to enable an automatic restart.
When one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will need to be restarted
manually using the key.
■ the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened
■ three minutes have elapsed since the engine was switched off
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop
during the restart may be noticeable.Parking
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply parking brake. Apply manual parking brake without
pressing release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on downhill or uphill slopes. Depress the foot
brake at the same time to reduce
operating force.
■ Switch off the engine and ignition. Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock engages.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, engage reverse gear. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle.

Driving and operating123Towing
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Vehicles with natural gas engine may
require special towing equipment.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye.
If this is the case use the coupling ball bar for towing. Always keep the
coupling ball bar in the vehicle.
Driving characteristics and
towing tips Before attaching a trailer, lubricatethe coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the
coupling ball, is being used to reduce snaking movements.For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers with a permitted
gross vehicle weight of more than
1300 kg the use of a stabiliser is
strongly recommended when driving
above 50 mph.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 174.
Trailer towing Trailer loads
The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12 %.
The permitted trailer load applies up to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sea
level. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross
train weight also decreases by 10 %
for every 1000 metres of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than 8 %, e.g. motorways).
The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 161.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.

Vehicle care129
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be between the
MIN and MAX mark. Top up if the
level is low.
9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have
the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Power steering fluid
If the fluid level in the reservoir falls
below the MIN mark consult a
workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of windscreen
washer fluid which contains
antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.

Vehicle care145Tyre repair kit
Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repairedwith the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first or reverse gear.
The tyre repair kit may be located
under the front seat, in the glovebox,
or on the right side of the load
compartment behind a cover.
1. Take the tyre repair kit from the vehicle.
2. Remove the compressor.
3. Set the compressor upright near the tyre.
4. Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.5. Screw the flexible filler hose onto the tyre valve.
6. The switch on the compressor must be set to J.
7. Connect the compressor plug to the power outlet or cigarette
lighter socket.
To avoid discharging the battery,
we recommend running the
engine.

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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