2019.1 OPEL COMBO E tow

Storage75Storage box
There may be a storage box under the
centre bench seat. Lift up the seat
cushion by pulling the handle. The
storage box can be locked by a
padlock.
Centre console storage
A storage box may be located in the
centre console. Press cover to open.
A 12 V power outlet is located behind
the storage cover.
Footwell storage The footwell storages can be
accessed from the rear seats.
Vehicle tools may be located in the
stowage compartments underneath
the front seats 3 230.

76StorageDepending on version, there are two
stowage compartments in the rear
footwell.Load compartment
Depending on version, the load
compartment area can be increased
by folding up or removing the third row seats. The seat backrests of the
second row can be folded forward separately. Additionally, the backrest
of the passenger seat can be folded.
Depending on the loading, only single
seats or backrests can be folded.
Folding passenger seat 3 49
Folding second row seats 3 52
Folding or removing third row seats
3 52
Ladder flap
The ladder flap is available for
transporting long loads.Opening the ladder flap
1. Press the lever and disengage the
spring clip from the retainer by
pulling.
2. Lift the ladder flap.

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3. Move past the point of resistanceto lock the ladder flap with the
props.
Support bar Rest long loads on the support bar.1. Push the lever to the top.
2. Push the support bar a bit to the front and then guide it down to thedoor pillar.
3. Hold the long load in the angled position.
4. Move the support bar below the load to its original position. Fix it
by pressing the lever downwards
past the point of resistance.
The rear doors will only lock when the support bar is installed.
5. Secure the loads firmly. The side supports can be used as hooking
points.
Closing the ladder flap
1. Check that the support bar is properly locked.
2. Lower the ladder flap.
3. Fix the spring clip in its retainer.
Load compartment cover
Rear luggage cover Do not place any objects on the cover.
Closing the cover
Pull the load compartment cover
towards the rear and engage it in the
side brackets.

78StorageOpening the cover
Remove load compartment cover
from side brackets. Guide the cover
until it is fully rolled up.
Removing the cover
Open the load compartment cover.
Compress the load compartment
cover at one side and lift it up.
Remove the load compartment cover.
Stowing in the load compartment
If the load compartment cover is not
used, stow it in the load compartment. It can be stowed behind the second or
third row seats.
Fitting the cover
Insert the load compartment cover
into the recess at one side. Compress the cover at the other side and
engage it in the recess.

Storage79Rear parcel shelfDo not place any excessively heavy
or sharp-edged objects on the rear
parcel shelf. The maximum load
permissible is 25 kg. With high loads
install the safety net behind the rear
seats 3 81.
Installing the rear parcel shelf
The rear parcel shelf can be installed
in two positions.
Fit the parcel shelf by engaging in the retainers on both sides.
Lifting the rear parcel shelf
The rear parcel shelf may be folded
up from the rear, allowing greater
flexibility in the load compartment.
Stowing in the load compartment
Set up the folded cover upright behind the rear seat backrests.

80StorageLashing eyes
The lashing eyes are designed to
secure items against slippage, e.g.
using lashing straps or luggage net.
Lashing eyes may be located on the
vehicle floor and / or in the sidewall.
The number and location of the
lashing eyes may vary depending on
the vehicle.
The maximum force applied to the
lashing eyes should not exceed
500 daN / 5 kN / 5000 N.
Depending on country, the maximum
force may be shown on a label.
Note
Specifications on the label always
have priority over those given in this manual.
Cargo management system
Depending on version, a partition
behind the front seats protects the
driver and front passengers against
the risk of load movement.
There may be a flap in the partition
behind the passenger seat which can
be removed to accommodate long
objects. A protective cover is
provided in the vehicle to assure safe transportation.
If the outer passenger seat backrest
is folded down and the partition flap is open, the centre seat has to stay free.
Removing the flap
1. Release the locking device, lower
the flap and then remove it.
2. Stow the flap behind the driver’s seat.

86Storageside pass one strap on each head
restraint.
With fitted protective cover the
maximum load on each of the folded
backrests is 100 kg.
Warning triangle
Depending on version, the warning
triangle can be stowed in the load
compartment. Secure it with the
elastic straps.
First aid kit
Depending on version, the first aid kit can be stowed in the load
compartment.
Roof rack system
Roof rack
For safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. For further
information contact your workshop.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in use.
Mounting roof rack
Vehicles with roof railing

Storage87Mounting points are located at the
bottom of the roof railing.
Fasten the roof rack according to the
installation instructions delivered with
the roof rack.
Vehicles without roof railing
To fasten a roof rack, unscrew the
caps in the roof strips. Insert the
mounting provisions, as instructed, in the retainer.
Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests. Make
sure that the backrests are
securely engaged. If objects can
be stacked, heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
● Prevent sliding of loose objects by securing them with straps
attached to the lashing eyes
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● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the rear luggage cover or the
instrument panel, and do not cover the sensor on top of theinstrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector, or
hinder the freedom of movement
of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 257) and the EC kerb
weight.