2019.1 OPEL COMBO E parking brake

Instruments and controls117Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated in the Driver
Information Centre, in some cases
together with a warning chime.
Press SET / CLR to confirm a
message.
Vehicle and service messages The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
Messages in the
Colour Info Display
Some important messages may
appear additionally in the
Info Display. Some messages only
pop-up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes
If several warnings appear at the same time, only one warning chime
will sound.
When starting the engine or whilst driving
The warning chime regarding not
fastened seat belts has priority over
any other warning chime.
● If a seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If cruise control deactivates automatically.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
● If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.
● If the exhaust filter has reached the maximum filling level.
When the vehicle is parked and / or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.● If any condition for a restart of the
engine is not fulfilled.
Battery voltage When the vehicle battery voltage isrunning low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.

120Instruments and controlsVehicle settings
Press Í.
Select Vehicle settings .
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
● Parking
Prevention of door mirror folding :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic folding of the exterior
mirrors.
Rear wiper in reverse : Activates
or deactivates automatic
switching on of the rear window
wiper when reverse gear is
engaged.
● Headlights
Guide-me-home lighting :
Activates or deactivates the
function and adjusts its duration.
Welcome lighting : Activates or
deactivates the function and
adjusts its duration.
Directional headlamps : Activates
or deactivates the cornering
lights.
● Comfort
Mood lighting : Adjusts the
brightness of the ambient
lighting.
● Safety
Speed reading/recommendation :
Activates or deactivates the
speed limit information by traffic sign recognition.
Active safety brake : Activates or
deactivates active emergency
braking, the alert distance for risk of collision can be selected.
Mirror adaptation in reverse :
Adjusts the exterior mirrors if
reverse gear is engaged to
facilitate sidewalks visibility.Driver’s attention warning :
Activates or deactivates the
driver drowsiness system.
Colour Info Display
Multimedia Navi Pro
Press : to open settings menu.
Use touch buttons to operate the
display.
Unit settings
Select System settings .
Change units for Distance and fuel
consumption and Temperature .
Confirm with G.

Instruments and controls121Language settings
Select Languages .
Change language by touching the
respective entry.
Confirm with G.
Driving functions
Press Í.
Select Driving functions .
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
● Park Assist : Activates advanced
park assist, a parking maneuver can be selected.
● Parking sensors : Activates or
deactivates the parking sensors.
● Blind spot sensors : Activates or
deactivates side blind spot alert.
● Under-inflation initialization :
Initialises the tyre under-inflation
detection system.
● Diagnostic : Shows alert
messages of the diagnostic
system.Vehicle settings
Press Í.
Select Vehicle settings .
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
● Parking
Rear wiper in reverse : Activates
or deactivates automatic
switching on of the rear window
wiper when reverse gear is
engaged.
Blocking of door mirror folding :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic folding of the exterior
mirrors.
● Headlights
Guide-me-home lighting :
Activates or deactivates the
function and adjusts its duration.
Welcome lighting : Activates or
deactivates the function and
adjusts its duration.
Directional headlamps : Activates
or deactivates the cornering
lights.
● Comfort
Mood lighting : Adjusts the
brightness of the ambient
lighting.
● Safety
Traffic Signs Recognition :
Activates or deactivates the
speed limit information by traffic sign recognition.
Active safety brake : Activates or
deactivates active emergency braking, the alert distance for risk of collision can be selected.
Mirror adaptation in reverse :
Adjusts the exterior mirrors if
reverse gear is engaged to
facilitate sidewalks visibility.

144Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 145
Control of the vehicle ...............145
Steering ................................... 145
Starting and operating ...............145
New vehicle running-in ............145
Ignition switch positions ...........145
Power button ........................... 146
Power saving mode .................147
Starting the engine ..................148
Overrun cut-off ........................ 149
Stop-start system ....................149
Parking .................................... 152
Engine exhaust .......................... 153
Exhaust filter ............................ 153
Catalytic converter ...................154
AdBlue ..................................... 154
Automatic transmission ..............157
Transmission display ...............157
Selector lever .......................... 158
Manual mode ........................... 158
Electronic driving programmes 159
Fault ........................................ 160
Eco mode ................................ 160Manual transmission ..................160
Brakes ........................................ 161
Antilock brake system .............161
Parking brake .......................... 162
Brake assist ............................. 165
Hill start assist ......................... 165
Ride control systems .................165
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........165
Descent control system ...........166
Selective ride control ...............168
Driver assistance systems .........170
Cruise control .......................... 170
Speed limiter ........................... 172
Adaptive cruise control ............174
Forward collision alert .............181
Active emergency braking .......182
Front pedestrian protection .....185
Parking assist .......................... 186
Advanced parking assist .........190
Side blind spot alert .................194
Passenger side camera ...........195
Panoramic view system ...........196
Rear view camera ...................199
Lane keep assist .....................201
Driver alert ............................... 203
Fuel ............................................ 205
Fuel for petrol engines .............205Fuel for diesel engines ............205
Refuelling ................................ 206
Trailer hitch ................................ 208
General information .................208
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 208
Trailer towing ........................... 208
Towing equipment ...................209
Trailer stability assist ...............211

152Driving and operating● The charging level of the vehiclebattery is below a defined level.
● The brake vacuum is not sufficient.
● The vehicle is driven at least at walking speed.
● The climate control system requests an engine start.
● The air conditioning is manually switched on.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop
during the restart might be noticeable.
Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake.
● If the vehicle is on a levelsurface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P. On an uphill
slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position
P . Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Switch off the engine.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch or switch off
ignition on vehicles with power
button. Turn the steering wheel until the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
● Lock the vehicle.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 214.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Note
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment, the engine is
switched off automatically if the
vehicle comes to a standstill within a
certain time.
Emergency operation under
extreme cold temperatures
9 Warning
This emergency operation may
only be carried out in case of
extremely cold temperatures and if the vehicle is parked on a levelsurface.

Driving and operating153In countries with extreme cold
temperatures it may be necessary to
park the vehicle without applied
parking brake.
This is an emergency operation to
avoid freezing of the parking brake.Engine exhaust9 Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odourless and could be fatal if inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior
of the vehicle, open the windows.
Have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop.
Avoid driving with an open load
compartment, otherwise exhaust
gases could enter the vehicle.
Exhaust filter
Automatic cleaning process
The exhaust filter system filters soot particles out of the exhaust gases.
The start of saturation of the exhaust
filter is indicated by the temporary
illumination of % or H ,
accompanied by a message in the
Driver Information Centre.
As soon as the traffic conditions
permit, regenerate the filter by driving at a vehicle speed of at least 60 km/huntil the control indicator
extinguishes.
Note
On a new vehicle, the first exhaust
filter regeneration operations may
be accompanied by a burning smell,
which is normal. Following
prolonged operation of the vehicle at very low speed or at idle, water
vapour can be emitted at the
exhaust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the
vehicle or the environment.
Cleaning process not possible
If % or H stays on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message,
this indicates that the exhaust filter
additive level is too low.
The reservoir must be topped-up
without delay. Seek the assistance of
a workshop.

158Driving and operatingIn automatic mode, the driving
programme is indicated by D.
In manual mode, M and the number
of the selected gear is indicated.
R indicates reverse gear.
N indicates neutral position.
P indicates park position.
Selector lever
Turn the gear selector.
P:park position, front wheels are
locked, engage only when the
vehicle is stationary and the
parking brake is appliedR:reverse gear, engage only when
the vehicle is stationaryN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode
The gear selector is locked in P and
can only be moved when the ignition
is on and the brake pedal is applied.
The engine can only be started with
the gear selector in position P or N.
When position N is selected, press
the brake pedal or apply the parking
brake before starting.
Do not accelerate while engaging a
gear. Never depress the accelerator
pedal and brake pedal at the same
time.
When a gear is engaged, the vehicle
slowly begins to creep when the
brake is released.
Engine braking
To utilise the engine braking effect,select a lower gear when driving
downhill.
Rocking the vehicle Rocking the vehicle is only
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud or snow. Move the gear
selector between D and R in a repeat
pattern. Do not race the engine and
avoid sudden acceleration.
Parking Apply the parking brake and select P.
Manual mode Manual mode M can be activated
from position D in each driving
situation and speed.

162Driving and operatingABS starts to regulate brake pressureas soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains
steerable, even during hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent
through a pulse in the brake pedal
and the noise of the regulation
process.
For optimum braking, keep the brake
pedal fully depressed throughout the
braking process, despite the fact that
the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce
the pressure on the pedal.
When braking in an emergency, the
hazard warning flashers are switched
on automatically depending on the
force of deceleration. They are
switched off automatically the first
time you accelerate.
After starting off, the system performs a self-test which may be audible.
Control indicator u 3 106.
Fault9 Warning
If there is a fault in the ABS, the
wheels may be liable to lock due
to braking that is heavier than
normal. The advantages of ABS are no longer available. During
hard braking, the vehicle can no longer be steered and may
swerve.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Parking brake
9 Warning
Before leaving the vehicle, check
parking brake status. Control
indicator m must illuminate
constantly.
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.