2019 OPEL COMBO E battery replacement

150Driving and operating● 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 3 132.
Immediately after higher speed
driving an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 144.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 neutralto 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.

210Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................210
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 210
Vehicle storage ........................211
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....212
Vehicle checks ........................... 212
Performing work ......................212
Bonnet ..................................... 212
Engine oil ................................. 213
Engine coolant ......................... 214
Washer fluid ............................ 215
Brakes ..................................... 215
Brake fluid ............................... 215
Vehicle battery ......................... 215
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....217
Wiper blade replacement ........217
Bulb replacement .......................218
Halogen headlights ..................218
LED headlights ........................ 220
Front fog lights ......................... 220
Front turn lights .......................221
Tail lights ................................. 222
Side turn lights ......................... 224
Number plate light ...................225
Interior lights ............................ 225Electrical system........................225
Fuses ....................................... 225
Engine compartment fuse box . 226
Instrument panel fuse box .......227
Vehicle tools .............................. 228
Tools ........................................ 228
Wheels and tyres .......................229
Winter tyres ............................. 229
Tyre designations ....................230
Tyre pressure .......................... 230
Tyre deflation detection system .................................... 231
Tread depth ............................. 232
Changing tyre and wheel size . 233
Wheel covers ........................... 233
Tyre chains .............................. 233
Tyre repair kit .......................... 234
Wheel changing .......................237
Spare wheel ............................ 238
Jump starting ............................. 242
Towing ....................................... 243
Towing the vehicle ...................243
Towing another vehicle ...........244
Appearance care .......................245
Exterior care ............................ 245
Interior care ............................. 247General 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 care217● 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.

272Index.................................................... 229
A Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 210
Active emergency braking ..111, 181
Adaptive cruise control .......110, 173
AdBlue ................................ 109, 153
Adjustable air vents ...................140
Advanced parking assist ............189
Airbag and belt tensioners .........105
Airbag deactivation ..............64, 105
Airbag label................................... 59 Airbag system .............................. 59
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 142
Air conditioning system .............. 132
Air intake .................................... 142
Air vents...................................... 140
Antilock brake system ................ 160
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....107
Anti-theft alarm system ................35
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35 Appearance care ........................245
Armrest ......................................... 51
Ashtrays ....................................... 97
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................40
Automatic light control ...............123
Automatic locking ........................28Automatic transmission .............156
Autostop ............................. 110, 148
B Battery discharge protection ......130
Battery voltage ........................... 118
BlueInjection ............................... 153
Bonnet ....................................... 212
Brake and clutch fluid .................252
Brake and clutch system ...........106
Brake assist ............................... 164
Brake fluid .................................. 215
Brakes ............................... 160, 215
Breakdown.................................. 243
Bulb replacement ....................... 218
C Capacities .................................. 262
Cargo management system ........80
Catalytic converter .....................153
Central locking system ................25
Centre console lighting ..............129
Centre console storage ...............74
Changing tyre and wheel size ...233
Charging system ........................ 105
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 68
Child restraints.............................. 65
Child restraint systems ................65
Child surveillance mirror ...............40

276Tools .......................................... 228
Tow bar....................................... 205
Towing ................................ 205, 243
Towing another vehicle .............244
Towing equipment .....................206
Towing the vehicle .....................243
Trailer coupling ........................... 205
Trailer stability assist .................209
Trailer towing ............................. 206
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display .................156
Tread depth ............................... 232
Trip odometer ............................ 101
Turn lights .......................... 104, 125
Tyre chains ................................ 233
Tyre deflation detection system . 231
Tyre designations ......................230
Tyre pressure ............................ 230
Tyre pressures ........................... 263
Tyre repair kit ............................. 234
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 185
Underseat storage .......................74
Upholstery .................................. 247
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 114
Vehicle battery ........................... 215
Vehicle checks............................ 212Vehicle data ................................ 256
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 268
Vehicle detected ahead ..............111
Vehicle dimensions .................... 262
Vehicle Identification Number ....254
Vehicle jack ................................ 228
Vehicle locator lighting ...............130
Vehicle messages .....................118
Vehicle personalisation .............119
Vehicle security ............................ 35
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 211
Vehicle tools ............................... 228
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 260
Ventilation ................................... 139
W
Warning chimes .........................118
Warning lights ............................. 100
Warning triangle .......................... 86
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 215
Wheel changing .........................237
Wheel covers ............................. 233
Wheels and tyres .......................229
Windows ....................................... 41
Windscreen................................... 41
Windscreen wiper and washer ....91Winter tyres ............................... 229
Wiper blade replacement ..........217