Opel Combo (2018 year). Manual

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Instruments and controls

Controls

Steering wheel adjustment

Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,

then engage lever and ensure it is

fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless

vehicle is stationary and steering

wheel lock has been released.

Steering wheel controls

The Infotainment system and a

connected mobile phone can be

operated via the controls on the

steering wheel.
Further information is available in the

Infotainment manual.

Horn

Press j.
The horn will sound regardless of

ignition switch position.

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Instruments and controls

Windscreen wiper/washer

Windscreen wiper

Rotate lever:
§

: off

: intermittent wiping

: slow

: fast

For a single wipe when the

windscreen wiper is off, move the

lever up.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.

Adjustable wiper interval

Wiper lever in position Ç.
The windscreen wiper will

automatically adapt to the speed of

the vehicle.

Windscreen washer

Pull lever briefly, washer fluid is

sprayed onto the windscreen.
Pull lever and hold, washer fluid is

sprayed onto the windscreen and

wiper wipes until the lever is released.
Washer fluid 3 146.
Wiper blade replacement 3 148.

Rear window wiper/washer

Rotate band to position e to activate

the rear window wiper.
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed

onto the rear window and the wiper

wipes a few times.
Do not use if the rear window is

frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on

automatically when the windscreen

wiper is switched on and reverse gear

is engaged.
Washer fluid 3 146.
Wiper blade replacement 3 148.

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Instruments and controls

Headlamp washer

With low beam on, washer fluid is

sprayed onto the headlights when the

windscreen washer is activated

(depending on version).

Note

Washer fluid is not sprayed onto the

headlights if fluid level is too low.

Outside temperature

Depending on version, outside

temperature (if available) may be

shown continuously in the Driver

Information Centre 3 91, or

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre by pressing TRIP on the end

of the wiper lever 3 97.

9 Warning

The road surface may already be

icy even though the display

indicates a few degrees above

0 °C.

Clock

Depending on version (standard or

multifunction display), the current

time and/or date may appear in the

Driver Information Centre 3 91.

Values can be adjusted via SETq,

and S on the instrument panel.

Set time in Driver Information

Centre - Standard version

1. Press SETq once to access the

settings menu.

2. Scroll through the menu options

using R or S until HOUR is

displayed.

3. Press SETq to access this menu

option; the hours will flash in the

display.

4. Press R or S to increase or

decrease the displayed value.

5. Press SETq to confirm changes;

the minutes will flash in the

display.

6. Press R or S to increase or

decrease the displayed value.

7. Press SETq briefly to confirm

changes and automatically return

to the previous display screen.

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Instruments and controls

Set time and date in Driver

Information Centre - Multifunction

version

Setting the time

After accessing this menu option, it is

possible to either set the time or

change the clock mode between

12 hour and 24 hour clock.
Press SETq once to access the

settings menu.
Scroll through the menu options using

or S until Set time is displayed.

Press SETq to access this menu

option; Time is displayed.
To set the time:

1. Press SETq to access the Time

submenu option; the hours will

flash in the display.

2. Press R or S to increase or

decrease the displayed value.

3. Press SETq to confirm changes;

the minutes will flash in the

display.

4. Press R or S to increase or

decrease the displayed value.

5. Press SETq briefly to confirm

changes.

To change the clock mode between

12 hour and 24 hour clock:

1. After the time has been set,

Mode may be displayed

automatically. Alternatively, press

or S to select this submenu

option.

2. Press SETq to access this

submenu option; the display will

flash.

3. Press R or S to change clock

mode between 12h and 24h.

4. Press SETq briefly to confirm

changes and automatically return

to the previous display screen.

Setting the date

1. Press SETq once to access the

settings menu.

2. Scroll through the menu options

using R or S until Set date is

displayed.

3. Press SETq to access this menu

option; the year will flash in the

display.

4. Press R or S to increase or

decrease the displayed value.

5. Press SETq to confirm changes;

the month will flash in the display.

6. Press R or S to increase or

decrease the displayed value.

7. Press SETq to confirm changes;

the day will flash in the display.

8. Press R or S to increase or

decrease the displayed value.

9. Press SETq briefly to confirm

changes and automatically return

to the previous display screen.

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Instruments and controls

Power outlets

A 12 V power outlet is located at the

front of the centre console.

Rear power outlets

Depending on model variant, 12 V

power outlets are located at the

sidewall in the load compartment.

Short wheelbase van

Long wheelbase van

Combo Tour

Do not exceed the maximum power

consumption of 180 W.
With ignition off, the power outlets are

deactivated. Additionally, the power

outlets are deactivated in the event of

low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are

connected must comply with the

electromagnetic compatibility

requirements laid down in

DIN VDE 40 839.

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Instruments and controls

Caution

Do not connect any current-

delivering accessories, e.g.

electrical charging devices or

batteries.
Do not damage the outlet by using

unsuitable plugs.

If the tyre repair kit is in operation,

switch off all electrical consumers.

Tyre repair kit 3 164.

USB port, AUX socket

A USB port and AUX socket for the

connection of external audio sources

is located at the rear of the centre

console.
Slide open cover (if fitted) to access

the socket.

Note

The sockets must always be kept

clean and dry.

Further information is available in the

Infotainment manual.

Cigarette lighter

The cigarette lighter is located in the

centre console.

Press in cigarette lighter. It switches

off automatically once the element is

glowing. Pull out lighter.

Ashtrays

Caution

To be used only for ash and not for

combustible rubbish.

The portable ashtray should be

placed in the cupholders in the centre

console.

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Instruments and controls

Warning lights, gauges

and indicators

Instrument cluster

The needles of the instruments may

briefly rotate to the end position when

the ignition is switched on.

Speedometer

Indicates vehicle speed.

Odometer

Displays the recorded distance in km.
H may appear in the display until the

vehicle has travelled 100 km.

Trip odometer

Displays the recorded distance since

the last reset.
Depending on version (standard or

multifunction display), there may be

two independent trip odometers, A or

B, which indicate how far the vehicle

has been driven since the last reset.

To reset the trip odometer, press and

hold TRIP on the end of the wiper

lever 3 97 for a few seconds while

the relevant trip odometer is

displayed.

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for

each gear as much as possible.

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Instruments and controls

Fuel gauge

Displays the fuel level or gas level in

the tank depending on the operation

mode.
During natural gas operation, the

system automatically switches over to

petrol operation when the gas tanks

are empty 3 78.
Fuel selector 3 136.
Control indicator $ illuminates if the

level in the tank is low.

Note

The symbol k beside Y indicates

that the fuel filler flap is located on

the left side of the vehicle.

Never run the tank dry.
Because of the fuel remaining in the

tank, the top-up quantity may be less

than the specified tank capacity.
The needle will point to 0 and control

indicator $ will flash to indicate a fault

in the system. Seek the assistance of

a workshop.
Low fuel control indicator $ 3 89.

CNG fuel gauge

In natural gas operation mode, the

four vertical bars next to CNG

correspond to the methane level in

the cylinders. As the fuel level

diminishes, the bars in the CNG fuel

gauge disappear.
CNG and the one remaining bar will

flash if the methane level in the

cylinders is low.
Refuelling 3 136.

Fuel selector

Pressing Y in the centre console

switches between petrol and natural

gas operation. The LED 1 status

shows the current operating mode.

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off

: natural gas

operation

illuminates : petrol operation

As soon as the natural gas tanks are

empty, petrol operation is

automatically engaged. Control

indicator Y illuminates in the Driver

Information Centre 3 91 until the

ignition is switched off.
When switching automatically

between petrol or gas operation, a

brief delay of engine tractive power

may be noticeable.
Every six months run the petrol tank

down until control indicator §

illuminates and then refuel. This is

necessary to maintain fuel quality as

well as system function necessary for

petrol operation.
Fill the tank completely at regular

intervals to prevent corrosion in the

tank.
Fuel for natural gas operation 3 136.
Refuelling 3 136.

Engine coolant temperature

gauge

Displays the coolant temperature.
If control indicator $ illuminates, the

coolant temperature is too high.

Depending on version, a message

also appears in the Driver Information

Centre 3 91. Seek the assistance of

a workshop.

Caution

If engine coolant temperature is

too high, stop vehicle, switch off

engine. Danger to engine. Check

coolant level.

Service display

Service display is available in

vehicles with Multifunction version of

the Driver Information Centre 3 91.
When the ignition is switched on, the

remaining distance before the next

service is due may be shown briefly.

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Instruments and controls

Based on driving conditions, the

interval at which a service will be

indicated can vary considerably.
When the remaining distance before

the next service is less than 2,000 km,

Serv. appears in the Driver

Information Centre. The service

reminder is repeated after every

additional 200 km and becomes more

frequent when the remaining distance

is below 200 km.
When the remaining distance has

reduced to zero, a warning message,

e.g. Service coupon expired, appears

in the Driver Information Centre.
The vehicle needs a service. Seek the

assistance of a workshop.
The remaining distance to the next

service may also be viewed in the

Driver Information Centre by

selecting Service from the settings

menu options 3 91.

Resetting the service display

After a service, the service display

must be reset by a workshop.
Service information 3 177.

Transmission display

The mode and current gear of the

manual transmission automated is

shown in the transmission display.
Manual transmission automated

123.

Control indicators

The control indicators described are

not present in all vehicles. The

description applies to all instrument

versions. Depending on the

equipment, the position of the control

indicators may vary.

When the ignition is switched on,

most control indicators will illuminate

briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:
red

: danger, important reminder

yellow : warning, information, fault

green : confirmation of activation

blue

: confirmation of activation

white : confirmation of activation

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Instruments and controls

Control indicator in the roof

console

Airbag deactivation 3 53, 3 84.

Overview

Generic warning 3 82

Turn signal 3 83

Seat belt reminder 3 83

Airbag and belt tensioners

Airbag deactivation 3 84

Charging system 3 84

Malfunction indicator light

Brake system 3 85

Brake pad wear 3 85

Antilock brake system (ABS)

Transmission 3 85

[Ò

Gear shifting 3 86

Hill start assist 3 86

Ultrasonic parking assist

Electronic Stability Control

Engine coolant temperature

Preheating 3 87

Diesel particle filter 3 87

Tyre pressure monitoring

system 3 88

Engine oil pressure 3 88,

Change engine oil 3 89

Low engine oil level 3 89

Low fuel 3 89

Drain fuel filter 3 90

Immobiliser 3 90

Stop-start system 3 90

Exterior light 3 90

Exterior light failure 3 90

High beam 3 90

Fog light 3 91

Rear fog light 3 91

Cruise control 3 91

(

Door open 3 91

Generic warning

9 illuminates yellow.
Depending on model variant, control

indicator 9 may illuminate

independently or in conjunction with

3 90, t 3 90, Z 3 86 or r

86.

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If 9 illuminates together with I

89; stop engine immediately and

seek the assistance of a workshop.
In the event of the failure of control

indicator v for airbags and belt

tensioners 3 83, 9 will illuminate.
9 also illuminates if the fuel cut-off

switch is triggered. Consult a

workshop.
Fuel cut-off system 3 97, Vehicle

shutdown 3 116.
Depending on version, a

corresponding warning message may

also be displayed in the Driver

Information Centre 3 91.

Turn signal

or 3 flashes green.

Flashes

A turn signal or the hazard warning

flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal

light or associated fuse, failure of turn

signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 149, Fuses

155.

Turn signals 3 102.

Seat belt reminder

Seat belt reminder for front seats

for driver's seat and / or front

passenger seat illuminates or flashes

red.

Illuminates

When the ignition has been switched

on, control indicator X illuminates

briefly if driver's seat belt and/or front

passenger seat belt is not fastened. A

warning chime also sounds for a few

seconds.

Flashes

During driving X will flash and a

warning chime will sound for

90 seconds until the front seat belts

are fastened.
Three-point seat belts 3 46.

9 Warning

Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people

not wearing seat belts endanger

their fellow occupants and

themselves.

Note

The volume of the warning chime

can also be adjusted via the Driver

Information Centre 3 91.

Airbag and belt tensioners

illuminates red.

When the ignition is switched on, the

control indicator illuminates for

approx. four seconds.
If it does not illuminate, does not go

out after four seconds or illuminates

whilst driving, there is a fault in the

airbag system. Seek the assistance

of a workshop. The airbags and belt

pretensioners may fail to trigger in the

event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners

or airbags is indicated by continuous

illumination of v.

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Depending on version, 9 will

illuminate in the event of the failure of

control indicator v.
Generic warning 9 3 82.
Depending on version, a

corresponding warning message,

e.g. Airbag failure, may also be

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre 3 91.

9 Warning

Have the cause of the fault

remedied immediately by a

workshop.

Belt pretensioners, airbag system

45, 3 48.

Airbag deactivation

* illuminates yellow.

With the front passenger airbag

activated:

When the ignition is switched on,

control indicator * illuminates for

approx. four seconds, flashes for

another four seconds and then

extinguishes.

With the front passenger airbag

deactivated:

* permanently illuminates yellow.
Airbag deactivation 3 53.

9 Danger

Risk of fatal injury for a child using

a child restraint system together

with activated front passenger

airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult

person with deactivated front

passenger airbag.

Charging system

illuminates red.

Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and extinguishes shortly

after the engine starts.

Illuminates when the engine is

running

Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle

battery is not charging. Engine

cooling may be interrupted. The

brake servo unit may cease to be

effective. Seek the assistance of a

workshop.

Malfunction indicator light

illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and extinguishes shortly

after the engine starts.

Illuminates when the engine is

running

Fault in the emission control system.

The permitted emission limits may be

exceeded. Seek the assistance of a

workshop immediately.

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Flashes when the engine is

running

Fault that could lead to catalytic

converter damage. Ease up on the

accelerator until the flashing stops.

Seek the assistance of a workshop

immediately.
Depending on version, a warning

message may also be displayed in

the Driver Information Centre 3 91.

Brake system

illuminates red.

Illuminates after the ignition is

switched on if the parking brake is

applied 3 128. A warning chime will

sound if a certain speed is exceeded

with the parking brake applied.
Illuminates when the parking brake is

released if the brake fluid level is too

low 3 146.

9 Warning

Stop. Do not continue your

journey. Consult a workshop.

Illuminates if the brake vacuum servo

fails; the brake pedal becomes stiff

when pressed. The brake system

remains operational however,

assistance will be reduced. The

steering may also require

considerably more effort when

turning.
Depending on version, a

corresponding warning message,

e.g. Brake fluid level insuff., may also

be displayed in the Driver Information

Centre 3 91.

Brake pad wear

illuminates yellow.

The front brake pads are worn, seek

the assistance of a workshop

immediately.
Depending on version, a

corresponding warning message,

e.g. Check brake pads, may also be

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre 3 91.

Antilock brake system

(ABS)

illuminates yellow.

Illuminates for a few seconds after the

ignition is switched on. The system is

ready for operation when the control

indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not

extinguish after a few seconds, or if it

illuminates while driving, there is a

fault in the ABS. The brake system

remains operational but without ABS

regulation.
If u illuminates together with R,

there is a fault in the braking system.

Depending on version, a

corresponding warning message,

e.g. ABS unavailable, may also be

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre 3 91. Seek the assistance of

a workshop immediately.
Antilock brake system 3 127.

Transmission

illuminates red.

Illuminates for a few seconds after the

ignition is switched on.

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