2019.1 OPEL COMBO E battery replacement

Driving and operating151● The engine exhaust temperatureis not too high, e.g. after driving
with high engine load.
● The ambient temperature is not too low.
● The climate control system allows an Autostop.
● The brake vacuum is sufficient.
● The self-cleaning function of the exhaust filter is not active.
● The vehicle was driven at least at
walking speed since the last
Autostop.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Note
The Autostop may be inhibited for
several hours after a battery
replacement or reconnection.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop.
Climate control 3 133.
Immediately after higher speed
driving an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 145.Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts,
several vehicle battery discharge
protection features are implemented
as part of the stop-start system.
Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several electrical
features such as auxiliary electric
heater or rear window heating are
disabled or switched to a power
saving mode. The fan speed of the
climate control system is reduced to
save power.
Restart of the engine by the driver
Vehicles with manual transmission
Depress the clutch pedal without
depressing the brake pedal to restart the engine.Vehicles with automatic transmission
The engine is restarted if
● the brake pedal is released while
the selector lever is in position D
or M
● or the brake pedal is released or the selector lever is in position N
when the selector lever is moved
to position D or M
● or the selector lever is moved to position R.
Restart of the engine by the stop- start system
The selector lever must be in neutral
to enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically by the stop-start system:
● The stop-start system is manually deactivated.
● The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door
is opened.
● The engine temperature is too low.

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.

Vehicle care219● See the Owner's Manual forfurther information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Diesel fuel system bleeding If the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Switch on the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of
40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than five seconds. If the
engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.Wiper blade replacement
Windscreen
Switch off the ignition.
Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper lever to positon the wiper blades vertically on
the windscreen.
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach the wiper blade to the wiper
arm and push until it engages.
Lower the wiper arm carefully.
Rear window
Lift the wiper arm. Disengage the
wiper blade as shown in the
illustration and remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower the wiper arm carefully.

276IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 212
Active emergency braking ..110, 182
Adaptive cruise control .......109, 174
AdBlue ................................ 107, 154
Adjustable air vents ...................141
Advanced parking assist ............190
Airbag and belt tensioners .........103
Airbag deactivation ..............64, 104
Airbag label................................... 59 Airbag system .............................. 59
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 143
Air conditioning system .............. 133
Air intake .................................... 143
Air vents...................................... 141
Antilock brake system ................ 161
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....106
Anti-theft alarm system ................35
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35 Appearance care ........................247
Armrest ......................................... 51
Ashtrays ....................................... 97
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................40
Automatic light control ...............124
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............157
Autostop ............................. 108, 149B
Battery discharge protection ......131
Battery voltage ........................... 117
BlueInjection ............................... 154
Bonnet ....................................... 214
Brake and clutch fluid .................255
Brake and clutch system ...........105
Brake assist ............................... 165
Brake fluid .................................. 217
Brakes ............................... 161, 217
Breakdown.................................. 245
Bulb replacement ....................... 220
C Capacities .................................. 265
Cargo management system ........80
Catalytic converter .....................154
Central locking system ................25
Centre console lighting ..............130
Centre console storage ...............75
Changing tyre and wheel size ...235
Charging system ........................ 104
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 68
Child restraints.............................. 65
Child restraint systems ................65
Child surveillance mirror ...............40
Cigarette lighter ........................... 96
Climate control ............................. 16

280Towing another vehicle .............246
Towing equipment .....................209
Towing the vehicle .....................245
Trailer coupling ........................... 208
Trailer stability assist .................211
Trailer towing ............................. 208
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display .................157
Tread depth ............................... 234
Trip odometer ............................ 100
Turn lights .......................... 103, 127
Tyre chains ................................ 235
Tyre deflation detection system . 233
Tyre designations ......................232
Tyre pressure ............................ 232
Tyre pressures ........................... 266
Tyre repair kit ............................. 236
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 186
Underseat storage .......................74
Upholstery .................................. 249
USB port ....................................... 94
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 113
Vehicle battery ........................... 217
Vehicle checks............................ 214
Vehicle data ................................ 259Vehicle data recording and
privacy ..................................... 272
Vehicle detected ahead ..............109
Vehicle dimensions .................... 264
Vehicle Identification Number ....257
Vehicle jack ................................ 230
Vehicle locator lighting ...............131
Vehicle messages .....................117
Vehicle personalisation .............118
Vehicle security ............................ 35
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 213
Vehicle tools ............................... 230
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Ventilation ................................... 140
W
Warning chimes .........................117
Warning lights ............................... 99
Warning triangle .......................... 86
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 217
Wheel changing .........................239
Wheel covers ............................. 235
Wheels and tyres .......................231
Windows ....................................... 41
Windscreen................................... 41
Windscreen wiper and washer ....91
Winter tyres ............................... 231
Wiper blade replacement ..........219