2018 OPEL COMBO D brake light

Driving and operating125Switch off engine if stopping for alengthy period, e.g. in traffic jams.
Engine braking
Automatic mode
When driving downhill, the manual
transmission automated does not shift into higher gears until a fairly
high engine speed has been reached.
It shifts down in good time when
braking.
Manual mode
To utilise the engine braking effect, select a lower gear in good time when driving downhill.
Rocking the vehicle Rocking the vehicle is only
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud, snow or a hole. Move the
selector lever between R and A/M (or
between + and -) in a repeat pattern,
while applying light pressure to the
accelerator pedal. Do not race the
engine and avoid sudden
acceleration.Parking
Apply the parking brake. The mostrecently engaged gear (see
transmission display) remains
engaged.Caution
Do not leave the vehicle with the
transmission in position N.
When the ignition is switched on, a
warning chime will sound when the
vehicle is parked if the transmission is still in N.
When the ignition is switched off, the transmission no longer responds to
movement of the selector lever.
Manual mode If engine speed is too low, the
transmission automatically shifts to a
lower gear.
In manual mode, no automatic
shifting to a higher gear takes place
at high engine revolutions. If engine
speed is too high, the transmission
only switches to a higher gear via
kickdown 3 125.
When gearshifting is recommended
to improve fuel economy, control
indicator [ or Ò illuminates in the
Driver Information Centre 3 86.
Electronic driving programmes
Eco mode E
When automatic mode is engaged,
the Eco mode can be selected to
reduce fuel consumption.

128Driving and operatingParking brake
Manual parking brake9 Warning
Always apply parking brake firmly
without operating the release
button, and apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill or uphill
slope.
To release the parking brake, pull
the lever up slightly, press the
release button and fully lower the
lever.
To reduce the operating forces of
the parking brake, depress the
brake pedal at the same time.
A warning chime will sound if a certain
speed is exceeded with the parking
brake applied.
Note
The volume of the warning chime
can also be adjusted via the Driver
Information Centre 3 91.
Control indicator R 3 85.
Brake assist If the brake pedal is depressed
quickly and forcefully, maximum
brake force is automatically applied
(full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal for as long as full braking
is required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when the
brake pedal is released.
Hill start assist
The system helps prevent unintended movement when driving away on
inclines.
When releasing the brake pedal after
stopping on an incline, the brakes
remain on for a further two seconds.
The brakes release automatically as
soon as the vehicle begins to
accelerate or the two seconds holding
time is over.
If control indicator Z 3 86 illuminates
while driving, there is a fault in the Hill
start assist. Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. Hill holder unavailable , may also

Driving and operating139Trailer hitch
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, lubricate
the 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 80 km/h.
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 3 191.
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
3 181.
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 care141Vehicle careGeneral Information...................141
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 141
Vehicle storage ........................142
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....142
Vehicle checks ........................... 143
Performing work ......................143
Bonnet ..................................... 143
Engine oil ................................. 144
Engine coolant ......................... 145
Power steering fluid .................145
Washer fluid ............................ 146
Brakes ..................................... 146
Brake fluid ............................... 146
Vehicle battery ......................... 147
Wiper blade replacement ........148
Bulb replacement .......................149
Halogen headlights ..................149
Fog lights ................................. 151
Tail lights ................................. 151
Side turn signal lights ..............152
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 152
Number plate light ...................153Interior lights ............................ 154
Instrument panel illumination ...155
Electrical system ........................155
Fuses ....................................... 155
Engine compartment fuse box . 156
Instrument panel fuse box .......157
Vehicle tools .............................. 159
Tools ........................................ 159
Wheels and tyres .......................160
Winter tyres ............................. 160
Tyre designations ....................160
Tyre pressure .......................... 160
Tyre pressure monitoring
system .................................... 161
Tread depth ............................. 163
Changing tyre and wheel size . 163 Wheel covers ........................... 163
Tyre chains .............................. 164
Tyre repair kit .......................... 164
Wheel changing .......................166
Spare wheel ............................ 168
Jump starting ............................. 170
Towing ....................................... 172
Towing the vehicle ...................172
Towing another vehicle ...........173
Appearance care .......................173
Exterior care ............................ 173
Interior care ............................. 176General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other
changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control units) may invalidate the warrantyoffered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may affect driver assistance
systems, may impact fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle and
cause the vehicle to no longer
conform to the operating permit,
impacting the validity of your vehicle
registration.

152Vehicle care
4.Unscrew the four retaining screws
using a screwdriver. Turn bulb
holder for reverse light
anticlockwise and replace bulb.
5. Remove bulb holder and seal from lamp assembly.
6. Push bulb into socket slightly, rotate anticlockwise, remove and
renew bulb.Brake light ( 1)
Turn signal light ( 2)
Tail light ( 3)
Tail light/fog light ( 4)
7. Install seal on bulb holder ensuring it is fitted correctly.
Install bulb holder in lamp
assembly ensuring that it
engages correctly. Tighten the
four retaining screws using a
screwdriver.
8. Install reverse light bulb holder and turn clockwise to tighten.
9. Engage connector plug.
10. Insert lamp assembly in body, ensuring correct positioning.
Tighten the three retaining
screws.
11. Switch on ignition, operate and check all lights.
Side turn signal lights
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Centre high-mounted brakelight
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

172Vehicle care4. Switch on electrical consumers(e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Release the cap by carefully lifting
with a 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 3 159.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
Caution
The towing eye must only be used for 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.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Note
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.

196IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 141
Adjustable air vents ...................111
Airbag activation ........................... 91
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........83
Airbag deactivation ..........53, 84, 91
Airbag label............................. 48, 53
Airbag system .............................. 48
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 112
Air conditioning system .............. 108
Air intake .................................... 112
Air vents...................................... 111
Alert .............................................. 96
Antilock brake system ................ 127
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......85
Anti-Slip Regulator (ASR) ...........129
Anti-theft locking system .............. 29
Appearance care ........................173
Armrest ......................................... 40
Ashtrays ....................................... 76
ASR (Anti-Slip Regulator) ...........129
Audible warning chimes................ 96
Autoclose ...................................... 91
Automatic fuel cut-off ............97, 116
Automatic locking .........................91
Autostop ..................................... 117
AUX socket ................................... 75B
Battery ........................................ 147
Battery discharge protection ......106
Belts.............................................. 45
Bonnet ....................................... 143
Brake and clutch fluid .................178
Brake assist ............................... 128
Brake fluid .................................. 146
Brake pad wear ............................ 85
Brakes ............................... 127, 146
Brake system ............................... 85
Breakdown.................................. 172
Bulb replacement ....................... 149
C Capacities .................................. 190
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................121
Central locking system ................24
Centre high-mounted brake light 152
Change engine oil .......................89
Changing tyre and wheel size ...163
Charging system .......................... 84
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 58
Child restraints.............................. 55
Child restraint systems ................55
Child safety system for rear windows .................................... 32

198GGauges ......................................... 77
Gear shifting ................................. 86
General information ...................139
Generic warning .............82, 97, 116
Glovebox ..................................... 62
Gross Vehicle Weight ...................68
H
Halogen headlights ....................149
Hand brake ................................. 128
Hazard warning flashers ............101
Headlamp washer......................... 73
Headlight flash ........................... 100
Headlight range adjustment ......101
Headlights................................... 100
Headlights when driving abroad 101
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 34
Heating ........................................ 40
Heating and ventilation system . 107
High beam ........................... 90, 100
Hill start assist ...................... 86, 128
Horn ....................................... 14, 71
I
Identification plate .....................181
Ignition switch positions .............115
Immobiliser ............................ 29, 90Indicators...................................... 77
Information displays...................... 91
Initial drive information.................... 6
Installing seats .............................. 42
Instrument cluster ........................77
Instrument panel fuse box .........157
Instrument panel illumination .....155
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 103
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............61
Interior care ............................... 176
Interior lighting ......................91, 103
Interior lights ...................... 104, 154
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX .......................................... 55
J
Jump starting ............................. 170
K Kerb weight................................... 68Key number .................................. 20
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Language ..................................... 91
Lashing eyes ......................... 66, 68
Laying up the vehicle ..................147Light switch ................................ 100
Load compartment ................28, 63
Load compartment cover .............64
Load compartment grille ...............67
Load compartment lighting .........105
Loading ............................. 38, 41, 42
Loading information .............68, 188
Loadspace dimensions ...............188
Lock cylinders ............................... 20
Low engine oil level .....................89
Low fuel ....................................... 89
Luggage floor net .........................66
Lumbar support ............................ 37
M
Malfunction indicator light ............84
Manual adjustment ......................30
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual door locks ........................22
Manual mode ............................. 125
Manual transmission .................. 122
Manual transmission automated 123
Manual windows ..........................32
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................103
Multifunction display .....................91
N Natural gas ................................. 190
New vehicle running-in ..............115
Number plate light .....................153