Opel Combo (2018 year). Manual - part 1

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In brief

In brief

Initial drive information

Vehicle unlocking

Unlocking with key

Turn the key in the driver's door lock

towards the front of the vehicle.

Unlocking with remote control

Press Ä to unlock the vehicle. Open

the doors by pulling the handles.
Press Å to unlock the load

compartment only. To open the

tailgate, press the button under the

tailgate handle.
Radio remote control 3 21.
Central locking system 3 24.
Load compartment 3 28.
Power windows 3 32.

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Seat adjustment

Longitudinal adjustment

Pull handle, slide seat, release

handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to

ensure that the seat is locked in place.
Seat position 3 36.
Seat adjustment 3 37.

Backrests inclination

Turn handwheel. Do not lean on

backrest when adjusting.
Seat position 3 36.
Seat adjustment 3 37.

Seat height

Lever pumping motion
up

: higher

down : lower
Operate lever and adjust body weight

on seat to raise or lower it.
Seat position 3 36.
Seat adjustment 3 37.
Seat folding 3 38.

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Head restraint adjustment

Press release button, adjust height,

engage.
Head restraints 3 35.

Seat belt

Pull out the seat belt and fasten in belt

buckle. The seat belt must not be

twisted and must fit close against the

body. The backrest must not be tilted

back too far (maximum approx. 25 °).
To unfasten belt, press red button on

belt buckle.
Seat position 3 36.
Seat belts 3 45.
Airbag system 3 48.

Mirror adjustment

Interior mirror

To adjust the mirror, move the mirror

housing in the desired direction.
Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror

3

 31.

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Exterior mirrors

Manual adjustment

Swivel lever in required direction.
The lower mirrors are not adjustable.

Electric adjustment

Select the relevant exterior mirror by

turning the control to left _ or right 6.

Then swivel the control to adjust the

mirror.
In position o no mirror is selected.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 30.
Electric adjustment 3 30.
Folding exterior mirrors 3 31.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 31.

Steering wheel adjustment

Unlock the lever, adjust the steering

wheel, then engage lever and ensure

it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless

the vehicle is stationary and the

steering wheel lock has been

released.
Airbag system 3 48.
Ignition positions 3 115.

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Instrument panel overview

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1

Fixed air vents ..................... 112

2

Side air vents ...................... 111

3

Light switch  ........................ 100
High beam, low beam ......... 100
Headlight flash .................... 100
Daytime running lights ........ 101
Turn and lane-change

signals ................................. 102

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Instruments ........................... 77
Driver Information Centre ...... 91

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Windscreen wiper/washer ..... 72
Rear window wiper/washer  .. 72
Headlamp washer ................. 73
Trip odometer reset ............... 77

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Centre air vents  .................. 111

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Document holder, pocket

for Personal Navigation

Device  .................................. 61

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Headlight range

adjustment  ......................... 101
Driver Information Centre

controls  ................................ 91

Trip computer ........................ 97
Instrument illumination ........ 103
Hazard warning flashers ..... 101
Front fog lights  ................... 102
Rear fog light  ...................... 102
Heated rear window .............. 34
Heated exterior mirrors ......... 31
Clock ..................................... 73
Airbag deactivation ............... 53

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Front passenger airbag  ........ 52

10 Glovebox  .............................. 62
11 Heating and ventilation

system ................................. 107
Air conditioning system ....... 108
Electronic climate control

system ................................. 109

12 Selector lever, manual

transmission  ....................... 122
Manual transmission

automated ........................... 123

13 Ignition switch with

steering wheel lock  ............ 115

14 Steering wheel controls  ....... 71
15 Horn  ..................................... 71

Driver airbag  ........................ 52

16 Steering wheel adjustment  . . 71
17 Cruise control  ..................... 131
18 Fuse box ............................. 157
19 Bonnet release lever  .......... 143

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Exterior lighting

Turn light switch:
§

: off / daytime running lights

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: sidelights / headlights

Lighting 3 100.
Daytime running lights 3 101.

Fog lights

Press light switch:
>

: front fog lights

ø

: rear fog light

Front fog lights 3 102.
Rear fog light 3 102.

Headlight flash, high beam and

low beam

headlight flash : pull lever

high beam

: push lever

low beam

: pull lever

Depending on version, pull lever

towards steering wheel to switch

between high and low beam.
High beam 3 100.
Headlight flash 3 100.

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Turn and lane-change signals

lever up

: right turn signal

lever down : left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals

3

 102.

Hazard warning flashers

Operated by pressing ¨.
Hazard warning flashers 3 101.

Horn

Press j.
Horn 3 71.

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Washer and wiper systems

Windscreen wiper

Rotate lever:
§

: off

Ç

: intermittent wiping

È

: slow

É

: fast

For a single wipe when the

windscreen wiper is off, move the

lever up.
Windscreen wiper 3 72.
Wiper blade replacement 3 148.

Windscreen and headlight

washer systems

Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer

system 3 72.
Washer fluid 3 146.

Rear window wiper and washer

systems

Rotate band to position e to activate

the rear window wiper.
The rear window wiper comes on

automatically when the windscreen

wiper is switched on and reverse gear

is engaged.
Push lever: Washer fluid is sprayed

on the rear window and the wiper

wipes a few times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 72.

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Climate control

Heated rear window, heated

exterior mirrors

The heating is operated by pressing

Ü

.

Heated rear window 3 34.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 31.

Demisting and defrosting the

windows

Air conditioning system

Set the temperature control to

warmest level.
Set fan speed to highest level.
Set air distribution control to V.
Cooling n on.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Heating and ventilation system

3

 107.

Air conditioning system 3 108.

Electronic climate control system

Press Ê.
Temperature and air distribution are

set automatically and the fan runs at

a high speed.
To return to automatic mode: press

n

 or AUTO.

Electronic climate control system

3

 109.

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Transmission

Manual transmission

Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,

wait three seconds after depressing

the clutch pedal, pull up the collar on

the selector lever and engage the

gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the

lever to neutral, release the clutch

pedal and depress again; then repeat

gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 122.

Manual transmission automated

N

: neutral position

o

: drive position

+

: higher gear

-

: lower gear

A/M : switch between automatic and

manual mode

R

: reverse gear (with selector

lever lock)

Manual transmission automated

3

 123.

Starting off

Check before starting-off

● Tyre pressure and condition

3

 160, 3 191.

● Engine oil level and fluid levels

3

 144.

● All windows, mirrors, exterior

lighting and number plates are

free from dirt, snow and ice and

are operational.

● Proper position of mirrors, seats,

and seat belts 3 30, 3 36,

3

 46.

● Brake function at low speed,

particularly if the brakes are wet.

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Starting the engine

● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly

to release the steering wheel

lock.

● Operate clutch and brake.
● Manual transmission automated:

operate brake, the transmission

automatically shifts to N (neutral).

● Do not operate accelerator pedal.

● Diesel engines: turn the key to

position 1 for preheating and wait

until control indicator ! goes

out.

● Turn key to position 2 and

release.

Starting the engine 3 116.

Stop-start system

If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a

standstill and certain conditions are

fulfilled, activate an Autostop as

follows:

● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Engage neutral gear.
● Release the clutch pedal.

An Autostop is indicated when ^ is

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre 3 91.
To restart the engine, depress the

clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 117.

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Parking

9 Warning

● Do not park the vehicle on an

easily ignitable surface. The

high temperature of the

exhaust system could ignite the

surface.

● Always apply parking brake

without pressing release

button. Apply as firmly as

possible on a downhill slope or

uphill slope. Depress brake

pedal at the same time to

reduce operating force.

● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level

surface or uphill slope, engage

first gear before switching off

the ignition. On an uphill slope,

turn the front wheels away from

the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill

slope, engage reverse gear

before switching off the ignition.

Turn the front wheels towards

the kerb.

● Close the windows.
● Turn the ignition key to position

0 and remove it from the

ignition switch. Turn the

steering wheel until the

steering wheel lock is felt to

engage.

● Lock the vehicle with e on the

remote control.

● The engine cooling fans may run

after the engine has been

switched off 3 143.

Caution

After running at high engine

speeds or with high engine loads,

operate the engine briefly at a low

load or run in neutral for approx.

30 seconds before switching off, in

order to protect the turbocharger.

Keys, locks 3 20.
Laying the vehicle up for a long period

of time 3 142.

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Keys, doors and windows

Keys, doors and

windows

Keys, locks ................................... 20

Keys .......................................... 20

Car Pass .................................... 21

Radio remote control ................. 21

Manual door locks ..................... 22

Central locking system .............. 24

Child locks ................................. 25

Doors ........................................... 26

Sliding door ............................... 26

Rear doors ................................. 26

Load compartment .................... 28

Vehicle security ............................ 29

Anti-theft locking system ........... 29

Immobiliser ................................ 29

Exterior mirrors ............................ 30

Convex shape ........................... 30

Manual adjustment .................... 30

Electric adjustment .................... 30

Folding mirrors .......................... 31

Heated mirrors ........................... 31

Interior mirrors ............................. 31

Manual anti-dazzle .................... 31

Windows ...................................... 32

Windscreen ............................... 32

Manual windows ........................ 32

Power windows ......................... 32

Rear windows ............................ 34

Heated rear window .................. 34

Sun visors .................................. 34

Keys, locks

Keys

Caution

Do not attach heavy or bulky items

to the ignition key.

Replacement keys

The key number is specified in the

Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted

when ordering replacement keys as it

is a component of the immobiliser

system.
Locks 3 173.
Radio remote control 3 21.
Central locking system 3 24.
Starting the engine 3 116.

Keys, doors and windows

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Key with foldaway key section

Press button to extend. To fold the

key, first press the button.

Car Pass

The Car Pass contains security

related vehicle data and should

therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a

workshop, this vehicle data is needed

in order to perform certain operations.

Radio remote control

Used to operate:

● central locking system 3 24
● anti-theft locking system 3 29
● power windows 3 32

The remote control has a range of up

to 5 metres. It can be restricted by

external influences. The hazard

warning flashers confirm operation.
Handle with care, protect from

moisture and high temperatures and

avoid unnecessary operation.

Fault

If the central locking system cannot

be operated with the remote control,

it may be due to the following:

● Fault in remote control.
● The range is exceeded.
● The battery voltage is too low.
● Frequent, repeated operation of

the remote control while not in

range.

● Overload of the central locking

system by operating at frequent

intervals; the power supply is

interrupted for a short time.

● Interference from higher-power

radio waves from other sources.

Unlocking 3 24.

Remote control battery

replacement

Replace the battery as soon as the

range reduces.