2019.1 OPEL COMBO E towing

212Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................212
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 212
Vehicle storage ........................213
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....214
Vehicle checks ........................... 214
Performing work ......................214
Bonnet ..................................... 214
Engine oil ................................. 215
Engine coolant ......................... 216
Washer fluid ............................ 217
Brakes ..................................... 217
Brake fluid ............................... 217
Vehicle battery ......................... 217
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....219
Wiper blade replacement ........219
Bulb replacement .......................220
Halogen headlights ..................220
LED headlights ........................ 222
Front fog lights ......................... 222
Front turn lights .......................223
Tail lights ................................. 224
Side turn lights ......................... 226
Number plate light ...................227
Interior lights ............................ 227Electrical system........................227
Fuses ....................................... 227
Engine compartment fuse box . 228
Instrument panel fuse box .......229
Vehicle tools .............................. 230
Tools ........................................ 230
Wheels and tyres .......................231
Winter tyres ............................. 231
Tyre designations ....................232
Tyre pressure .......................... 232
Tyre deflation detection system .................................... 233
Tread depth ............................. 234
Changing tyre and wheel size . 235
Wheel covers ........................... 235
Tyre chains .............................. 235
Tyre repair kit .......................... 236
Wheel changing .......................239
Spare wheel ............................ 240
Jump starting ............................. 244
Towing ....................................... 245
Towing the vehicle ...................245
Towing another vehicle ...........246
Appearance care .......................247
Exterior care ............................ 247
Interior care ............................. 249General 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 warranty
offered 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.

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The towing eye and the tools are
located in the stowage compartment
underneath the left front seat.
The jack is located in the stowage
compartment underneath the right
front seat.
Vehicles without spare wheel
The towing eye and the tools are
located in the stowage compartment
underneath the right front seat.
Tyre repair kit 3 236.
Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Winter tyres
Winter tyres improve driving safety at temperatures below 7 °C and shouldtherefore be fitted on all wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.
All tyre sizes are permitted as winter
tyres 3 265.

Vehicle care2453. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point
of your vehicle in the engine
compartment.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After five minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than 15 s at an interval of 1 min.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. three minutes with the
leads connected.
4. 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
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver, for example, to prevent
paint damage. Insert the screwdriverin the slot at the lower part of the cap.
Release the cap carefully.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 230.
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.
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.

246Vehicle careCaution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 182, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Never tow a vehicle equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) with the
front or rear tyres on the road. If
you tow a vehicle equipped with
AWD while the front or rear tyres
are rolling on the road, the drive
system in the vehicle could be
severely damaged. When towing
vehicles equipped with AWD, all
four tyres must not be in contact
with the road.
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.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 80 km/h nor further than 100 km. In all other cases
and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the flange into the
recess and fix cap by pushing.
Towing another vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver, for example, to prevent paint damage. Insert the screwdriverin the slot at the lower part of the cap.
Release the cap carefully.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 230.

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Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – 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 with the upper flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this
has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.

Vehicle care249Ice residues, pollution and continuous
wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.
Glass panel Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media e.g.
paint cleaner, acetone-containing
solutions, acidic or highly alkaline
media or abrasive pads.
Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage Rectify minor paintwork damage with
a touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen / rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing 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.

277Climate control systems.............132
Clock............................................. 94
Colour Info Display .....................118
Control indicators........................ 102
Control of the vehicle .................145
Controls ........................................ 90
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant and antifreeze ...............255
Cornering lights .......................... 126
Cruise control ....................109, 170
Cupholders .................................. 71
Curtain airbag system .................. 63
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............126
Declaration of conformity ............268
DEF ............................................ 154
Deflation detection system .........108
Descent control system .....106, 166
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................154
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......219
Door open .................................. 110
Doors ................................ 30, 31, 32
Driver alert .................................. 203
Driver assistance systems ..........170
Driver Information Centre ...........110
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 208
Driving hints ................................ 145E
Eco mode ................................... 160
Electric adjustment ......................38
Electrical system......................... 227
Electric parking brake. 105, 161, 162
Electric parking brake fault .........106
Electronic climate control system 136
Electronic driving programmes ..159
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..107, 165
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......214
Engine compartment fuse box ...228
Engine coolant ........................... 216
Engine coolant temperature ......107
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 101
Engine data ............................... 262
Engine exhaust .......................... 153
Engine identification ...................258
Engine oil ................... 215, 255, 259
Engine oil level monitor ..............101
Engine oil pressure ....................108
Entry lighting .............................. 130
Event data recorders ..................272
Exhaust filter ....................... 107, 153
Exit lighting ................................ 130
Exterior care .............................. 247
Exterior light ............................... 109Exterior lighting ....................13, 123
Exterior mirrors ............................. 38
F
Fault ........................................... 160
First aid ......................................... 86
First aid kit ................................... 86
Fixed air vents ........................... 142
Folding front passenger seat ........49
Folding mirrors ............................. 38
Folding seats .......................... 52, 53
Footwell storage ........................... 75
Forward collision alert................. 181
Front airbag system .....................62
Front fog lights ...........109, 127, 222
Front passenger seat Table position ............................ 49
Front pedestrian protection ........185
Front seats.................................... 47 Front storage ................................ 72
Front turn lights .......................... 223
Fuel............................................. 205
Fuel for diesel engines ..............205
Fuel for petrol engines ...............205
Fuel gauge ................................. 101
Fuses ......................................... 227
G Gauges ......................................... 99
Gear shifting ............................... 106
General information ...................208

279Parking assist ............................ 186
Parking brake ..................... 105, 162
Parking heater ............................ 140
Parking lights ............................. 128
Particulate filter ........................... 153
Passenger side camera ..............195
Performing work ........................214
Peripheral lighting .......................131
Power button .............................. 146
Power outlets ............................... 94
Power saving mode ....................147
Power windows ............................ 41
Preheating ................................. 107
Puncture ..................................... 240
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 275
Radio remote control ...................22
Rain sensor ................................ 109
REACH ....................................... 271
Reading lights ............................ 129
Rear doors ................................... 31
Rear fog light .............109, 128, 224
Rear view camera ...................... 199
Rear view display .................40, 116
Rear windows .............................. 43
Rear window wiper and washer ..93
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 255, 259Refuelling ................................... 206
Registered trademarks ...............271
Removing seats ............................ 53
Reversing lights .........................128
Ride control systems ..................165
Roller blinds ................................. 44
Roof .............................................. 45
Roof load ...................................... 87
Roof rack ..................................... 86
S Safety net .................................... 81
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 48
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................103
Seat belts ..................................... 56
Seat folding .................................. 49
Seat heating ................................. 51
Seat position ................................ 47
Second row seats ........................52
Selective catalytic reduction .......154
Selective ride control ..................168
Selector lever ............................. 158
Service ............................... 143, 252
Service display .......................... 102
Service information ....................252
Service vehicle soon .................. 105
Side airbag system ......................62
Side blind spot alert ............110, 194
Sidelights .................................... 123Side turn lights ........................... 226
Sliding door .................................. 30
Sliding side door ........................... 30
Spare wheel ............................... 240
Speed limiter....................... 110, 172
Speedometer ............................... 99
Starting and operating ................145
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................148
Steering ...................................... 145
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 90
Steering wheel controls ...............90
Stop engine ................................ 105
Stop-start system........................ 149
Storage ......................................... 71
Storage compartments .................71
Sunvisor lights ........................... 130
Sun visors .................................... 44
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................. 105
T
Tachometer ............................... 100
Tailgate ......................................... 32
Tail lights ................................... 224
Third row seats ............................ 53
Three-point seat belt .................... 57
Tools .......................................... 230
Tow bar....................................... 208
Towing ................................ 208, 245