2016 VAUXHALL COMBO towing

Vehicle care163Caution
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 3 149.
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.

166Vehicle careTowing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using a soft damp cloth. If necessary, use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could
damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.

183Cigarette lighter ........................... 69
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems .............101
Clock....................................... 67, 85
CNG............................................ 178
Control indicators.......................... 73
Control of the vehicle .................107
Controls ........................................ 65
Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............168
Cruise control ...................... 84, 122
Cupholders .................................. 57
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Date .............................................. 85
Daytime running lights ............85, 95
Declaration of conformity ............180
DIC ............................................... 85
Diesel particle filter ...............81, 113
Distance to next service ...............85
Door locks..................................... 21
Door open .................................... 84
Doors ................................ 23, 24, 25
Drain fuel filter ............................. 83
Driver assistance systems ..........122
Driver Information Centre .............85
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 130
Driving hints ................................ 107E
Eco mode (E).............................. 118
Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 146
Electronic climate control system 103
Electronic driving programmes ..118
Electronic Stability Control ..80, 121
Electronic Stability Control (ESC). 80
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......133
Engine compartment fuse box ...147
Engine coolant ........................... 136
Engine coolant temperature ........81
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 72
Engine data ............................... 173
Engine exhaust .......................... 113
Engine identification ...................171
Engine oil ...........135, 168, 171, 178
Engine oil pressure ......................82
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) 121
Event data recorders ..................180
Exit lighting .................................. 99
Extendable load compartment cover ................................... 58, 62
Exterior care .............................. 164
Exterior light ................................. 84
Exterior lighting ......................11, 94
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27F
Fault ........................................... 118
Fixed air vents ........................... 105
Fog light ....................................... 84
Fog lights ................................... 142
Folding front passenger seat ........35
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Folding seats .......................... 37, 39
Front airbag system .....................48
Front fog lights ............................. 96
Front passenger seat Folding ...................................... 35
Table position ............................ 35
Front seats.................................... 33
Front turn signal light ..................140
Fuel............................................. 125
Fuel consumption .........................85
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 129
Fuel cut-off system .........76, 91, 109
Fuel for diesel engines ..............126
Fuel for natural gas operation ...126
Fuel for petrol engines ...............125
Fuel gauge ................................... 71
Fuel selector ................................ 72
Fuel system messages .........91, 109
Fuel tank ..................................... 178
Fuses ......................................... 146

186Top-tether fastening eyes ............55
Towing ................................ 130, 162
Towing another vehicle .............163
Towing the vehicle .....................162
Traction Control system ............. 121
Trailer coupling ........................... 130
Trailer towing ............................. 130
Transmission ......................... 15, 79
Transmission display ...........73, 115
Tread depth ............................... 153
Trip computer ......................... 85, 91
Trip odometer .............................. 70
Turn and lane-change signals .....96
Turn signal ................................... 77
Tyre chains ................................ 154
Tyre designations ......................150
Tyre pressure ............................ 151
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 82, 151
Tyre pressures ........................... 179
Tyre repair kit ............................. 154
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 80, 124
Underseat storage .......................57
Unit of measurement ....................85
Upholstery .................................. 166
Upshift .......................................... 80
Using this manual ..........................3V
Vehicle battery ........................... 137
Vehicle checks............................ 134
Vehicle data ................................ 171
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 180
Vehicle dimensions .................... 177
Vehicle Identification Number ....170
Vehicle jack ................................ 149
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle shutdown ...........76, 91, 109
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 133
Vehicle tools ............................... 149
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 176
Ventilation ................................... 101
Volume ......................................... 85
W
Warning chime.............................. 85
Warning chimes ........................... 90
Warning lights ............................... 70
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 137
Wheel changing .........................157
Wheel covers ............................. 154
Wheels and tyres .......................150
Windows ....................................... 29
Windscreen................................... 29Windscreen wiper/washer ...........66
Winter tyres ............................... 150
Wiper blade replacement ..........139