2020 OPEL COMBO E battery replacement

Instruments and controls123Status LED
Illuminates green and red and
extinguishes after a short time, when
the ignition is switched on: the system
works properly.
Illuminates red: fault in the system.
Contact a workshop.
Flashes red: backup battery needs
replacement.
Breakdown call function
Pressing . for more than two
seconds connects you to a roadside
assistance service provider.
For information about coverage and
scope of services of the roadside
assistance, please refer to the
Service and warranty booklet.

152Driving and operatingNote
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 3 134.
Immediately after higher speed
driving an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 146.
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.
● The charging level of the vehicle battery is below a defined level.
● The brake vacuum is not sufficient.
● The vehicle is driven at least at walking speed.
● The climate control system requests an engine start.
● The air conditioning is manually switched on.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop
during the restart might be noticeable.

214Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................214
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 214
Vehicle storage ........................215
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....216
Vehicle checks ........................... 216
Performing work ......................216
Bonnet ..................................... 216
Engine oil ................................. 217
Engine coolant ......................... 218
Washer fluid ............................ 219
Brakes ..................................... 219
Brake fluid ............................... 219
Vehicle battery ......................... 219
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....221
Wiper blade replacement ........222
Bulb replacement .......................222
Halogen headlights ..................222
LED headlights ........................ 225
Front fog lights ......................... 225
Front turn lights .......................226
Tail lights ................................. 226
Side turn lights ......................... 229
Number plate light ...................229
Interior lights ............................ 230Electrical system........................230
Fuses ....................................... 230
Engine compartment fuse box . 231
Instrument panel fuse box .......231
Vehicle tools .............................. 233
Tools ........................................ 233
Wheels and tyres .......................234
Winter tyres ............................. 234
Tyre designations ....................234
Tyre pressure .......................... 234
Tyre deflation detection system .................................... 235
Tread depth ............................. 236
Changing tyre and wheel size . 237
Wheel covers ........................... 237
Tyre chains .............................. 238
Tyre repair kit .......................... 238
Wheel changing .......................241
Spare wheel ............................ 242
Jump starting ............................. 246
Towing ....................................... 247
Towing the vehicle ...................247
Towing another vehicle ...........249
Appearance care .......................250
Exterior care ............................ 250
Interior care ............................. 251
Floor mats ............................... 252General Information
Accessories and vehicle modifications
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.

276IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 214
Active emergency braking ..110, 182
Adaptive cruise control .......110, 174
AdBlue ................................ 108, 155
Adjustable air vents ...................143
Advanced parking assist ............190
Airbag and belt tensioners .........104
Airbag deactivation ..............65, 105
Airbag label................................... 60 Airbag system .............................. 60
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 144
Air conditioning system .............. 134
Air intake .................................... 144
Air vents...................................... 143
Antilock brake system ................ 162
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....107
Anti-theft alarm system ................36
Anti-theft locking system .............. 36 Appearance care ........................250
Armrest ......................................... 52
Ashtrays ....................................... 99
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................41
Automatic crash notification (ACN) ...................................... 122
Automatic light control ...............125
Automatic locking ........................29Automatic transmission .............158
Autostop ............................. 109, 150
B Battery discharge protection ......132
BlueInjection ............................... 155
Bonnet ....................................... 216
Brake and clutch system ...........106
Brake assist ............................... 165
Brake fluid .......................... 219, 257
Brakes ............................... 162, 219
Breakdown.................................. 247
Bulb replacement ....................... 222
C Capacities .................................. 266
Cargo management system ........81
Catalytic converter .....................154
Central locking system ................26
Centre console lighting ..............131
Centre console storage ...............76
Changing tyre and wheel size ...237
Charging system ........................ 105
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 69
Child restraints.............................. 66
Child restraint systems ................66
Child surveillance mirror ...............41
Cigarette lighter ........................... 98
Climate control ............................. 17

280Three-point seat belt .................... 58
Tools .......................................... 233
Tow bar....................................... 209
Towing ................................ 209, 247
Towing another vehicle .............249
Towing equipment .....................210
Towing the vehicle .....................247
Trailer coupling ........................... 209
Trailer stability assist .................213
Trailer towing ............................. 209
Transmission ............................... 19
Transmission display .................158
Tread depth ............................... 236
Trip odometer ............................ 100
Turn lights .......................... 103, 128
Tyre chains ................................ 238
Tyre deflation detection system . 235
Tyre designations ......................234
Tyre pressure ............................ 234
Tyre pressures ........................... 267
Tyre repair kit ............................. 238
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 186
Underseat storage .......................75
Upholstery .................................. 251
USB port ....................................... 96
Using this manual ..........................3V
Valet mode ................................. 113
Vehicle battery ........................... 219
Vehicle checks............................ 216
Vehicle data ................................ 261
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 271
Vehicle dimensions .................... 265
Vehicle identification number ....259
Vehicle jack ................................ 233
Vehicle locator lighting ...............132
Vehicle messages .....................117
Vehicle personalisation .............118
Vehicle security ............................ 36
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 215
Vehicle tools ............................... 233
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Ventilation ................................... 141
W
Warning chimes .........................117
Warning lights ............................. 100
Warning triangle .......................... 87
Washer and wiper systems .........15
Washer fluid ............................... 219
Wheel changing .........................241
Wheel covers ............................. 237
Wheels and tyres .......................234
Windows ....................................... 42Windscreen................................... 42
Windscreen wiper and washer ....93
Winter tyres ............................... 234
Wiper blade replacement ..........222