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Vauxhall Combo (2014 year). Manual - part 8

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Driving and operating

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For trailers with low driving stability

The permissible trailer loads are

Towing

and caravan trailers with a permitted

specified in the vehicle documents. In

gross vehicle weight of more than

general, they are valid for gradients

General information

1300 kg the use of a stabiliser is

up to max. 12 %.

Only use towing equipment that has

strongly recommended when driving

The permitted trailer load applies up

been approved for your vehicle.

above 50 mph.

to the specified incline and up to an

Vehicles with natural gas engine may

If the trailer starts snaking, drive more

altitude of 1000 metres above sea

require special towing equipment.

slowly, do not attempt to correct the

level. Since engine power decreases

Entrust retrofitting of towing

steering and brake sharply if

as altitude increases due to the air

equipment to a workshop. It may be

necessary.

becoming thinner, therefore reducing

necessary to make changes that

climbing ability, the permissible gross

When driving downhill, drive in the

affect the cooling system, heat

train weight also decreases by 10 %

same gear as if driving uphill and

shields or other equipment.

for every 1000 metres of additional

drive at a similar speed.

Fitting of towing equipment could

altitude. The gross train weight does

Adjust tyre pressure to the value

cover the opening of the towing eye.

not have to be reduced when driving

specified for full load 3 174.

If this is the case use the coupling ball

on roads with slight inclines (less than

bar for towing. Always keep the

8 %, e.g. motorways).

coupling ball bar in the vehicle.

Trailer towing

The permissible gross train weight

must not be exceeded. This weight is

Trailer loads

specified on the identification plate

Driving characteristics and

The permissible trailer loads are

3 161.

towing tips

vehicle and engine-dependent

Before attaching a trailer, lubricate

maximum values which must not be

Vertical coupling load

the coupling ball. However, do not do

exceeded. The actual trailer load is

The vertical coupling load is the load

so if a stabiliser, which acts on the

the difference between the actual

exerted by the trailer on the coupling

coupling ball, is being used to reduce

gross weight of the trailer and the

ball. It can be varied by changing the

snaking movements.

actual coupling socket load with the

weight distribution when loading the

trailer coupled.

trailer.

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The maximum permissible vertical

coupling load (75 kg) is specified on

the towing equipment identification

plate and in the vehicle documents.

Always aim for the maximum load,

especially in the case of heavy

trailers. The vertical coupling load

should never fall below 25 kg.

Rear axle load

The permissible axle loads (see

identification plate or vehicle

documents) must not be exceeded.

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Vehicle care

General Information

Vehicle storage

Accessories and vehicle

Storage for a long period of time

If the vehicle is to be stored for several

General Information

125

modifications

months:

Vehicle checks

126

We recommend the use of genuine

■ Wash and wax the vehicle.

parts and accessories and factory

Bulb replacement

132

approved parts specific for your

■ Have the wax in the engine

Electrical system

138

vehicle type. We cannot assess or

compartment and underbody

Vehicle tools

142

guarantee reliability of other products

checked.

- even if they have a regulatory or

■ Clean and preserve the rubber

Wheels and tyres

142

otherwise granted approval.

seals.

Jump starting

152

Do not make any modifications to the

■ Fill up fuel tank completely.

Towing

153

electrical system, e.g. changes of

■ Change the engine oil.

Appearance care

155

electronic control units (chip tuning).

■ Drain the washer fluid reservoir.

Caution

■ Check the coolant antifreeze and

corrosion protection.

When transporting the vehicle on

■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value

a train or on a recovery vehicle, the

specified for full load.

mud flaps might be damaged.

■ Park the vehicle in a dry, well

ventilated place. Engage first or

reverse gear to prevent the vehicle

from rolling.

■ Do not apply the parking brake.

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Vehicle care

■ Open the bonnet, close all doors

End-of-life vehicle

Vehicle checks

and lock the vehicle.

recovery

■ Disconnect the clamp from the

Performing work

Information on end-of-life vehicle

negative terminal of the vehicle

recovery centres and the recycling of

battery. Beware that all systems are

end-of-life vehicles is available on our

not functional, e.g. anti-theft locking

website. Only entrust this work to an

system.

authorised recycling centre.

Putting back into operation

Natural gas vehicles must be recycled

When the vehicle is to be put back into

by a service centre authorised for

operation:

natural gas vehicles.

■ 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.

9 Warning

■ Check the engine oil level.

Only perform engine compartment

■ Check the coolant level.

checks when the ignition is off.

■ Fit the number plates if necessary.

The cooling fan may start

operating even if the ignition is off.

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If the bonnet is opened during an

9 Danger

Autostop, the engine will be restarted

automatically for safety reasons.

The ignition system uses

Stop-start system 3 103.

extremely high voltage. Do not

touch.

Closing

Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop

Bonnet

into the catch. Check that the bonnet

is engaged.

Opening

Engine oil

Check the engine oil level manually

Push the safety catch and open the

on a regular basis to prevent damage

bonnet.

to the engine. Ensure that the correct

specification of oil is used.

Recommended fluids and lubricants

3 159.

Check with the vehicle on a level

surface. The engine must be at

operating temperature and switched

off for at least 5 minutes.

Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,

Pull the release lever and return it to

insert it to the stop on the handle, pull

its original position.

out and read the engine oil level.

Secure the bonnet support.

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Vehicle care

Engine coolant

Caution

The coolant provides freeze

It is the owner's responsibility to

protection down to approx. -28 °C. In

maintain the proper level of an

northern countries with very low

appropriate quality oil in the

temperatures, the factory filled

engine.

coolant provides frost protection

down to approx. -37°C.

Insert dipstick to the stop on the

handle and make half a turn.

Caution

Only use approved antifreeze.

We recommend the use of the same

Coolant level

grade of engine oil that was used at

last change.

Caution

The engine oil level must not exceed

the MAX mark on the dipstick.

Too low a coolant level can cause

engine damage.

Caution

Overfilled engine oil must be

drained or suctioned out.

When the engine oil level has

dropped to the MIN mark, top up

Capacities 3 173.

engine oil.

Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

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the coolant concentration checked

Washer fluid

and have the cause of the coolant

loss remedied by a workshop.

Power steering fluid

If the cooling system is cold, the

coolant level should be between the

MIN and MAX mark. Top up if the

Fill with clean water mixed with a

level is low.

suitable quantity of windscreen

washer fluid which contains

9 Warning

antifreeze.

If the fluid level in the reservoir falls

Allow the engine to cool before

below the MIN mark consult a

Caution

opening the cap. Carefully open

workshop.

the cap, relieving the pressure

Only washer fluid with a sufficient

slowly.

antifreeze concentration provides

protection at low temperatures or

To top up use a 1:1 mixture of

a sudden drop in temperature.

released coolant concentrate mixed

with clean tap water. If no coolant

concentrate is available, use clean

tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have

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Vehicle care

Brakes

Battery

A squealing noise, or illumination of

The vehicle battery is maintenance-

brake pad wear control indicator F

free provided that the driving profile

indicates that the brake lining is at its

allows sufficient charging of the

minimum thickness.

battery. Short-distance-driving and

frequent engine starts can discharge

Continued driving is possible but

the battery. Avoid the use of

have the brake linings replaced as

unnecessary electrical consumers.

soon as possible.

Once new brake linings are installed,

do not brake unnecessarily hard for

the first few journeys.

Brake pad wear indicator F 3 75.

The brake fluid level must be between

the MIN and MAX marks.

Brake fluid

When topping up, ensure maximum

cleanliness as contamination of the

Batteries do not belong in household

brake fluid can lead to brake system

waste. They must be disposed of at

9 Warning

malfunctions. Have the cause of the

an appropriate recycling collection

loss of brake fluid remedied by a

point.

Brake fluid is poisonous and

workshop.

Laying up the vehicle for more than

corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,

skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

Only use high-performance brake

4 weeks can lead to battery

fluid approved for the vehicle.

discharge. Disconnect the clamp from

the negative terminal of the vehicle

Brake and clutch fluid 3 159.

battery.

Ensure the ignition is switched off

before connecting or disconnecting

the vehicle battery.

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The anti-theft alarm siren must be

Lower wiper arm carefully.

volts when using a battery

deactivated as follows: Switch the

charger. Otherwise the battery

ignition on then off, disconnect the

Wiper blade on rear swing door

might be damaged.

vehicle's battery within 15 seconds.

Jump starting 3 152.

Replacing the battery

Note

Wiper blade replacement

Any deviation from the instructions

given in this paragraph may lead to

a temporary deactivation of the stop-

start system.

In vehicles with stop-start system,

ensure the correct battery is used

when replacing the battery. We

recommend that you have the battery

replaced by a workshop.

Lift wiper arm, press and hold

Stop-start system 3 103.

retaining clip and detach wiper blade.

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

Charging the battery

to the wiper arm and push until it

engages.

9 Warning

Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the

Lower wiper arm carefully.

raised position, press button to

On vehicles with stop-start

disengage the wiper blade and

system, ensure that the charging

remove.

potential does not exceed 14.6

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

to the wiper arm and push until it

engages.

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Vehicle care

Wiper blade on tailgate

Bulb replacement

Halogen headlights

Switch off the ignition and switch off

the relevant switch or close the doors.

Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do

not touch the bulb glass with bare

hands.

Use only the same bulb type for

replacement.

Replace headlight bulbs from within

the engine compartment.

Bulb check

Lift wiper arm, press retaining clips to

After a bulb replacement, switch on

Headlights have separate systems for

detach wiper blade.

the ignition, operate and check the

low beam/sidelight 1 (outer bulb),

Attach the wiper blade to the wiper

lights.

high beam/daytime running light 2

arm and push until it engages.

(inner bulb).

Lower wiper arm carefully.

To access bulbs, pull off protective

covers.

Low beam

1. Remove protective cover.

2. Detach connector from bulb.

3. Disengage wire clip and remove

bulb from reflector.

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4. Insert new bulb in reflector so that

2. Remove bulb from socket, insert

the locating tab of the bulb aligns

the bulb aligns with the reflector

new bulb.

with the reflector recess.

recess.

3. Insert bulb holder in reflector.

5. Attach connector to bulb.

5. Engage wire clip and attach

4. Rotate clockwise to engage.

connector onto bulb.

6. Engage wire clip.

5. Install protective cover.

6. Install protective cover.

7. Install protective cover.

Daytime running light

Sidelight

High beam

1. Remove protective cover.

Withdraw bulb holder from

2. Detach connector from bulb.

reflector by turning anticlockwise.

3. Disengage wire clip and remove

bulb from reflector.

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Tail lights

2. Withdraw bulb holder from

reflector by turning anticlockwise.

3. Remove bulb from socket, insert

3. Push bulb into holder slightly,

1. Remove the three retaining

new bulb.

rotate anticlockwise, remove and

screws.

renew bulb.

2. Remove light housing from

4. Insert bulb holder in reflector.

vehicle.

5. Rotate clockwise to engage.

3. Disengage connector plug from

6. Install protective cover.

bulb holder.

6. Install protective cover.

Front turn signal light

1. Remove protective cover.

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9. Engage connector plug.

10. Insert light housing in body,

ensuring correct positioning.

Tighten the three retaining

screws.

Side turn signal lights

Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

Centre high-mounted

Brake light (1)

brake light

4. Unscrew the four retaining screws

using a screwdriver. Turn bulb

Turn signal light (2)

Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

holder for reverse light

Tail light (3)

anticlockwise and replace bulb.

Tail light/fog light (4)

5. Remove bulb holder and seal

7. Install seal on bulb holder

from light housing.

ensuring it is fitted correctly.

6. Push bulb into socket slightly,

Install bulb holder in light housing

rotate anticlockwise, remove and

ensuring that it engages correctly.

renew bulb.

Tighten the four retaining screws

using a screwdriver.

8. Install reverse light bulb holder

and turn clockwise to tighten.

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Number plate light

Back doors

Tailgate

2. Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise

to remove from the bulb housing.

Remove the bulb by pulling.

1. Insert screwdriver as indicated by

the arrows, press to the left and

3. Replace the bulb.

1. Insert screwdriver as indicated by

release the bulb housing.

4. Insert bulb holder in bulb housing

the arrows, press to the side and

2. Press bulb slightly towards spring

and rotate clockwise

release the bulb housing.

clip and remove.

5. Install the bulb housing ensuring it

3. Replace the bulb.

engages correctly.

4. Install the bulb housing ensuring it

engages correctly.

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Interior lights

Front courtesy light, reading

Removable rear courtesy light

lights

Front and rear courtesy light

1. Press the button at the top of the

1. Remove lens using a flat blade

lamp assembly to release it.

1. Remove lens using a flat blade

screwdriver.

2. Open the rear cover.

3. Renew bulbs.

3. Renew bulb.

4. Close rear cover.

5. Reinstall lens.

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2. Prise the lamp assembly out at the

Electrical system

points illustrated.

3. Renew bulb, ensuring it engages

Fuses

correctly.

Data on the replacement fuse must

4. Reinstall lamp assembly.

match the data on the defective fuse.

There are two fuse boxes in the

Instrument panel

vehicle:

illumination

■ on the right of the engine

compartment, next to the battery

Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

■ behind a cover on the lower part of

the instrument panel, on the driver's

side

Before replacing a fuse, turn off the

respective switch and the ignition.

A blown fuse can be recognised by its

melted wire. Do not replace the fuse

until the cause of the fault has been

remedied.

Some functions are protected by

several fuses.

Fuses may also be inserted without

existence of a function.

Fuse extractor

Use a fuse extractor to remove fuses.

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Engine compartment fuse

box

Place the fuse extractor on the

various types of fuse from the top or

side, and withdraw fuse.

The fuse box is on the right of the

engine compartment, next to the

battery.

To remove the protective cover and

access the fuses, remove the two

screws (see illustration).

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