2019 OPEL COMBO E ignition

122LightingLightingExterior lighting.......................... 122
Light switch .............................. 122
Automatic light control .............123
High beam ............................... 123
High beam assist .....................123
Headlight flash ......................... 124
Headlight range adjustment ....124
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 125
Daytime running lights .............125
Cornering lights .......................125
Hazard warning flashers ..........125
Turn lights ................................ 125
Front fog lights ......................... 126
Rear fog light ........................... 126
Parking lights ........................... 127
Reversing lights .......................127
Misted light covers ...................127
Interior lighting ........................... 127
Instrument panel illumination control ..................................... 127
Interior lights ............................ 128
Reading lights .......................... 128
Sunvisor lights ......................... 128Lighting features ........................129
Centre console lighting ............129
Entry lighting ............................ 129
Exit lighting .............................. 129
Vehicle locator lighting ............130
Peripheral lighting ....................130
Battery discharge protection ....130Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
AUTO:automatic light control
switches automatically
between daytime running
light and headlight8:sidelights9:headlights
When switching on the ignition,
automatic light control is active.
Control indicator 8 3 110.

124LightingActivationTurn signal lever with f button
The green control indicator f
illuminates continuously when the
assist is activated, the blue one 7
illuminates when high beam is on.
Control indicator f 3 110.
Deactivation
With high beam on, pull the turn signal lever once to deactivate high beamassist. If a headlight flash is activated when the high beam is off, the high
beam assist will remain activated.
Pushing the indicator lever to activate manual high beam will deactivate
high beam assist. It is also
deactivated when fog lights are
switched on.
Press f once to deactivate high
beam assist.
The latest setting of the high beam
assist is being stored and remains set
when the ignition is switched on
again.
Headlight flash
To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
Pulling lever deactivates high beam.
Headlight range adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
To adapt headlight range to the
vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn
thumb wheel ? to required position.
0:front seats occupied1:all seats occupied2:all seats occupied and load
compartment laden3:driver's seat occupied and load
compartment laden

Lighting127Parking lights
When the vehicle is parked, the
parking lights on one side can be
activated:
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Move stalk all the way up (right parking lights) or down (left
parking lights).
Confirmed by a signal and the
corresponding turn lights control
indicator.
Reversing lights
The reversing light comes on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light housing may
mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help switch on the
headlights.Interior lighting
Instrument panel illumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted when the exterior lights
are on:
● instrument panel illumination
● Info Display
● illuminated switches and operation elements
Turn thumb wheel A and hold until
the desired brightness is obtained.

Lighting129Lighting features
Centre console lighting A spotlight integrated in the overheadconsole illuminates the centre
console when headlights are
switched off.
The intensity can be adjusted in the
vehicle personalisation 3 119.
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting Some or all of the following lights are
switched on for a short time by
unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control:
● headlights
● tail lights
● interior lights
The number of activated lights
depends on the surrounding light
conditions.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition is switched on.
Starting off 3 18.This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 119.
The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
● illumination of some switches
● Driver Information Centre
Exit lighting The following lights are switched on if
the key is removed from the ignition
switch:
● interior lights
● instrument panel light
They will switch off automatically after
a delay. This function works only in
the dark.
Path lighting Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding
area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.Activating
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Pull the turn signal lever.
4. Close the driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed, the
lights switch off after two minutes.
Exit lighting is switched off
immediately if the turn signal lever is pulled while the driver's door is open.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 119.
Info Display 3 114.

130LightingVehicle locator lighting
This function allows you to locate your vehicle, e.g., in weak lighting
conditions using the remote control.
The headlights come on and the turn
lights flash for 10 seconds.
Press N on the remote control.
The vehicle must be locked more than
5 seconds.
Peripheral lighting Peripheral lighting allows you to
switch on the position lights, low
beam and number plate lighting using
the remote control.
Press G on the remote control to
switch on peripheral lighting.
Press G a second time to switch off
peripheral lighting.
Battery discharge protection
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.

Driving and operating143Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 144
Control of the vehicle ...............144
Steering ................................... 144
Starting and operating ...............144
New vehicle running-in ............144
Ignition switch positions ...........144
Power button ........................... 145
Power saving mode .................146
Starting the engine ..................147
Overrun cut-off ........................ 148
Stop-start system ....................148
Parking .................................... 151
Engine exhaust .......................... 152
Exhaust filter ............................ 152
Catalytic converter ...................153
AdBlue ..................................... 153
Automatic transmission ..............156
Transmission display ...............156
Selector lever .......................... 157
Manual mode ........................... 157
Electronic driving programmes 158
Fault ........................................ 159
Eco mode ................................ 159Manual transmission ..................159
Brakes ........................................ 160
Antilock brake system .............160
Parking brake .......................... 161
Brake assist ............................. 164
Hill start assist ......................... 164
Ride control systems .................164
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........164
Descent control system ...........165
Selective ride control ...............167
Driver assistance systems .........169
Cruise control .......................... 169
Speed limiter ........................... 171
Adaptive cruise control ............173
Forward collision alert .............180
Active emergency braking .......181
Front pedestrian protection .....184
Parking assist .......................... 185
Advanced parking assist .........189
Side blind spot alert .................193
Panoramic view system ...........195
Rear view camera ...................197
Lane keep assist .....................198
Driver alert ............................... 201
Fuel ............................................ 202
Fuel for petrol engines .............202
Fuel for diesel engines ............202
Refuelling ................................ 204Trailer hitch................................ 205
General information .................205
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 205
Trailer towing ........................... 206
Towing equipment ...................206
Trailer stability assist ...............209

144Driving and operatingDriving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this situation ( e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others.
All systems function during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 148.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must
be increased. This will be achieved by an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.Use only floor mats, which fit properly and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver side.
Steering If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period, fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher.
Additionally, the cleaning process of
the exhaust filter may take place more
often.
Exhaust filter 3 152.
Autostop may be inhibited to allow
charging of the vehicle battery.
Ignition switch positions Turn key:

Driving and operating1450:ignition off: some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, provided the ignition was
on previously1:ignition on power mode: ignition
is on, diesel engine is preheating, control indicators illuminate and
most electrical functions are
operable2:engine start: release key after
engine has been started
Steering wheel lock
Remove key from ignition switch and
turn steering wheel until it engages.
9 Danger
Never remove the key from
ignition switch during driving as
this will cause steering wheel lock.
Power button
The electronic key must be inside the
vehicle.
Engine start
Operate the clutch pedal (manual
transmission), the brake pedal and
press Start/Stop .Ignition on power mode without
starting the engine
Press Start/Stop without operating
clutch or brake pedal. Control
indicators illuminate and most
electrical functions are operable.Engine and ignition off
Press Start/Stop briefly in each mode
or when engine is running and vehicle
is stationary. Some functions remain
active until driver's door is opened,
provided the ignition was on
previously.Emergency shut off during driving
Press Start/Stop for about three
seconds 3 147. Steering wheel locks
as soon as vehicle is stationary.
Steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock activates
automatically when:
● The vehicle is stationary.
● The ignition has been switched off.
To release steering wheel lock, open
and close driver's door and switch the ignition on power mode or start the
engine directly.