2019.1 OPEL COMBO E lock

210Driving and operating3. Insert the coupling ball bar in theopening and push firmly up to the
stop.
Secure the coupling ball bar
correctly by moving the lever to
the locked position, shown in the
picture.
4. Attach the trailer.
5. Fold the socket forward.
6. Connect the trailer plug to the socket.
7. Attach the breakaway stoppingcable to the eye on the carrier.
9 Warning
Towing a trailer is permitted only
when a coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bardoes not engage correctly, seekthe assistance of a workshop.
Dismounting coupling ball bar
1. Disconnect the trailer plug.
2. Unfasten the breakaway stopping
cable.
3. Remove the trailer.
4. Move the lever of the coupling ball
bar to the rear position. Remove
the coupling ball bar by pulling it.
5. Move the lever of the coupling ball
bar to the front position.

Vehicle care213Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Cold protection covers
In order to prevent the accumulation
of snow at the radiator cooling fan, it is recommended to install removable
protection covers.
The protection covers must be
professionally installed, consult a
workshop.
Caution
The protection covers must be removed when one of the
following conditions occur:
● The ambient temperature is above 10 °C.
● When the vehicle is towed.
● The vehicle is driven at speeds
above 120 km/h.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.

222Vehicle careSidelight / daytime running light
with bulbs
1. Rotate the bulb socket anticlockwise to disengage and
withdraw from the reflector.
2. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling.
3. Replace and insert the new bulb into the socket.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the headlamp housing and turn
clockwise.
Sidelight / daytime running light
with LEDs
In case of defective LEDs, have them replaced by a workshop.
LED headlights Daytime running lights are designedas LEDs and can not be changed.
Have lights repaired by a workshop in
case of failure.
Front fog lights
1. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint
damage. Insert the screwdriver in
the recess at the edge of the
cover. Release the cover by
levering it out carefully.

Vehicle care223
2. Unscrew and remove the twoscrews and remove the lightassembly to the front.
3. Turn the bulb socket anticlockwise and remove it from
the light assembly.
4. Disengage the plug connector by pulling the retaining lug.
5. Remove and replace the bulb unit
and attach the plug connector.
Note that the bulb and the socket
are one unit and have to be
changed together.
6. Insert the bulb socket into the light
assembly by turning clockwise
and engage.
7. Mount the light assembly by tightening the two screws.
8. Attach and engage the cover.
Front turn lights
1. Rotate the bulb socket anticlockwise to disengage and
withdraw from the reflector.

224Vehicle care2. Slightly press down the bulb, turnit anticlockwise and remove it
from the socket.
3. Replace and insert the new bulb into socket by turning clockwise.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector and turn clockwise.
Tail lights Light assembly in the body
Vehicle with tailgate
1. Unscrew and remove the two screws.
2. Carefully withdraw the tail lightassembly from recess and
remove. Take care that the cable
duct remains in position.
3. Detach the cable from the retainer.4. Press the retaining lug backwards, pull the bulb carrier
and disengage the remaining
retaining lugs.

Vehicle care229No.Circuit16Front fog lights18Right headlight19Left headlight29Windscreen wiper
After having changed defective fuses,
close the fuse box cover and lock it.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunction may occur.
Instrument panel fuse box
The fuse box is located behind a
cover in the instrument panel at the
left side.Remove the cover by pulling at the
top left, then at the right side.No.Circuit1Inductive charging, clutch
switch, selective ride control,
power steering, diesel exhaust
system, interior mirror4Horn6Windscreen washer7Power outlet rear10Door lock

Vehicle care235Tyres age, even if they are not used.
We recommend tyre replacement
every six years.
Changing tyre and wheel
size
If tyres of a different size than thosefitted at the factory are used, it may be
necessary to reprogramme the tyre
deflation detection system and make
other vehicle modifications.
Tyre deflation detection system
3 233.
Have the label with tyre pressures
replaced.9 Warning
The use of unsuitable tyres or
wheels may lead to accidents and will invalidate the vehicle
operating permit.
Wheel covers
Wheel covers and tyres that are
factory approved for the respective
vehicle and comply with all of the
relevant wheel and tyre combination
requirements must be used.
If the wheel covers and tyres used are
not factory approved, the tyres must
not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Vehicles with steel wheels: When
using locking wheel nuts, do not
attach wheel covers.
Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 9 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain
lock).
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre chains are permitted on all tyres
sizes allowed for the vehicle.

240Vehicle care
The rear arm position of the lifting
platform is centrically under the
relevant vehicle jacking point.
The front arm position of the lifting
platform is centrically under the
relevant vehicle jacking point.
Spare wheel The spare wheel can be classified as
a temporary spare wheel depending
on the size compared to the other
mounted wheels and country
regulations. In this case a permissible maximum speed applies, even
though no label at the spare wheel
indicates this.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
80 km/h. Take curves slowly. Do not use for a long period of time.Caution
The use of a spare wheel that issmaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
The spare wheel is located in a holder
beneath the vehicle floor.
1. Depending on the version, open the tailgate or the rear doors 3 31,
3 32.
2. Fit the wheel wrench on one
hexagon bolt. Turn it
anticlockwise until the spare wheel holder is low enough allow
the catch to be unhooked.