Opel Combo (2018 year). Manual - part 8

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Deactivation

Deactivate the stop-start system

manually by pressing ^ in the centre

console. LED in the button illuminates

to confirm deactivation.
Depending on version, a

corresponding message, e.g.

Start&Stop disconnected, may also

be displayed in the Driver Information

Centre 3 91.

Autostop

If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a

standstill, activate an Autostop as

follows:

● depress the clutch pedal
● set the lever to neutral
● release the clutch pedal

The engine will be switched off while

the ignition stays on.

An Autostop is indicated when control

indicator ^ flashes in the Driver

Information Centre 3 91.
During an Autostop, the heating,

power steering and brake

performance will be maintained.

Caution

The power steering assist may be

reduced during an Autostop.

Conditions for an Autostop

The stop-start system checks if each

of the following conditions is fulfilled.

Otherwise an Autostop will be

inhibited.

● the stop-start system is not

manually deactivated

● the bonnet is fully closed
● the driver's door is closed and the

driver's seat belt is fastened

● the vehicle battery is sufficiently

charged and in good condition

● the engine is warmed up
● the engine coolant temperature is

not too high

● the engine exhaust temperature

is 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

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● the self-cleaning function of the

diesel particle filter is not active

● the vehicle has moved since the

last Autostop

● the brake vacuum is sufficient
● the windscreen wipers are not

operating at fast speed

● reverse gear is not selected
● heated rear window is not

operating

Ambient temperature near to the

freezing point can inhibit an Autostop.
For manual transmission automated

vehicles, an Autostop may be

inhibited until a speed of approx.

10 km/h is reached.
Immediately after motorway driving

an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 115.

Vehicle battery discharge protection

To ensure reliable engine restarts,

several vehicle battery discharge

protection features are implemented

as part of the stop-start system.

Restarting the engine

Manual transmission
The selector lever must be in neutral

to enable an automatic restart.
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the

engine.
Manual transmission automated
If the lever is in position N, select

another gear, otherwise release the

brake pedal or move the lever to +, –

or R to enable an automatic restart.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a

portable CD player, is connected to

the power outlet, a brief power drop

during the restart may be noticeable.

Restarting the engine with the key

When one of the following conditions

occurs during an Autostop, the

engine will need to be restarted

manually using the key.

● the driver's seat belt is

unfastened and the driver's door

is opened.

● three minutes have elapsed

since the engine was switched off

In this event, control indicator ^

flashes in the Driver Information

Centre in conjunction with a warning

chime. Depending on version, a

corresponding message may also be

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre 3 91.

Fault

If control indicator Æ illuminates in the

instrument cluster, there is a fault in

the stop-start system 3 90.
Depending on version, 9 will

illuminate as an alternative if control

indicator Æ is not present. A

corresponding warning message,

e.g. Start&Stop unavailable, may also

be displayed in the Driver Information

Centre 3 91.
Generic warning 9 3 82.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.

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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 3 24.
● Activate the anti-theft locking

system 3 29.

● 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.

Note

In the event of an accident with

airbag deployment, the engine is

switched off automatically if the

vehicle comes to a standstill within a

certain time.

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Engine exhaust

9 Danger

Engine exhaust gases contain

poisonous carbon monoxide,

which is colourless and odourless

and could be fatal if inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior

of the vehicle, open the windows.

Have the cause of the fault

rectified by a workshop.
Avoid driving with an open load

compartment, otherwise exhaust

gases could enter the vehicle.

Diesel particle filter

The diesel particle filter system filters

harmful soot particles out of the

exhaust gases. The system includes

a self-cleaning function that runs

automatically during driving without

any notification. The filter is cleaned

by periodically burning off the soot

particles at high temperature. This

process takes place automatically

under set driving conditions and may

take up to 25 minutes. Typically it

needs 15 minutes. Autostop is not

available and fuel consumption may

be higher during this period. The

emission of smells and smoke during

this process is normal.
Under certain driving conditions, e.g.

short distances, the system cannot

clean itself automatically.

If the cleaning of the filter is required

and if previous driving conditions did

not enable automatic cleaning, it will

be indicated by control indicator %.

Depending on version, a warning

message may also appear in the

Driver Information Centre 3 91.

Control indicator % illuminates when

diesel particle filter is full. Start

cleaning process as soon as possible

to avoid damage to the engine.

Cleaning process

To activate cleaning process,

continue driving, keep engine speed

above 2000 rpm. Shift down if

necessary. Diesel particle filter

cleaning is then started.

Caution

If the cleaning process is

interrupted, there is a risk of

provoking severe engine damage.

Cleaning takes place quickest at high

engine speeds and loads.
Control indicator % extinguishes as

soon as the self-cleaning operation is

complete.

Catalytic converter

The catalytic converter reduces the

amount of harmful substances in the

exhaust gases.

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Caution

Fuel grades other than those listed

on pages 3 135, 3 183 could

damage the catalytic converter or

electronic components.
Unburnt petrol will overheat and

damage the catalytic converter.

Therefore avoid excessive use of

the starter, running the fuel tank

dry and starting the engine by

pushing or towing.

In the event of misfiring, uneven

engine running, a reduction in engine

performance or other unusual

problems, have the cause of the fault

rectified by a workshop as soon as

possible. In an emergency, driving

can be continued for a short period,

keeping vehicle speed and engine

speed low.

Manual transmission

To engage 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.
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.
When operating, depress the clutch

pedal completely. Do not use the

pedal as a foot rest.

Caution

It is inadvisable to drive with hand

resting on the selector lever.

When gearshifting is recommended

to improve fuel economy, control

indicator [ or Ò illuminates in the

Driver Information Centre.
Gear shifting control indicator 3 86.
Stop-start system 3 117.

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Manual transmission

automated

The manual transmission automated

(MTA) permits manual (manual

mode) or automatic gear shifting

(automatic mode), both with

automatic clutch control.

Transmission display

Shows the mode and current gear.

Starting the engine

Depress the brake pedal when

starting the engine.

If the brake pedal is not depressed, a

warning chime will sound 3 96 and

the engine cannot be started.
Depending on version, a

corresponding warning message,

e.g. Depress brake pedal, may also

be displayed in the Driver Information

Centre 3 91.

Note

The volume of the warning chime

can also be adjusted via the Driver

Information Centre 3 91.

When the brake pedal is depressed,

the transmission automatically shifts

to N (neutral) and the engine can be

started. There may be a slight delay.

Autostop

During an Autostop, if the gearshift

lever is in position N, select another

gear, otherwise release the brake

pedal or move the lever to +, – or R to

enable an automatic restart of the

engine.
Stop-start system 3 117.

Selector lever

Always move the selector lever in the

appropriate direction as far as it will

go.

Note

Do not hold the selector lever in an

intermediate position. Not fully

engaging a gear may lead to

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malfunction and a warning message

may be displayed in the Driver

Information Centre.
Return the selector lever to the

centre position. After a short while,

N will be displayed in the Driver

Information Centre and the system

will operate normally again.
Driver Information Centre 3 91.

After selecting A/M, + or - and

releasing the selector lever, the lever

automatically returns to the centre

position.
N

: neutral

o

: drive position

A/M : switch between automatic and

manual mode
The transmission display

shows AUTO when in

automatic mode.

R

: reverse gear

Engage only when vehicle is

stationary. The transmission

display shows "R" when

reverse gear is engaged.

+

: shift to a higher gear

-

: shift to a lower gear

Caution

It is not advisable to drive with the

hand resting on the selector lever.

Starting-off

When the engine is started, depress

the brake pedal and move the

selector lever towards + to engage

first gear. Shift to a higher or lower

gear by moving selector lever to + or -.
Gears can be skipped by moving the

selector lever repeatedly at short

intervals.
The driver will be alerted to an

incorrect gear selection by an audible

warning chime in conjunction with a

message in the Driver Information

Centre 3 91. The system will

downshift, selecting the most

appropriate gear automatically.
If R is selected, reverse gear is

engaged. The vehicle starts to move

when the brake pedal is released. To

start off quickly, release the brake

pedal and accelerate immediately

after engaging a gear.

Move the selector lever towards A/M

to engage automatic mode; the

transmission shifts to other gears

automatically, dependent on driving

conditions.
To engage manual mode, move the

selector lever towards A/M. The

current gear will appear in the

transmission display.

Stopping the vehicle

In automatic or manual mode,

first gear is engaged and the clutch is

released when the vehicle is stopped.

In R, reverse gear remains engaged.
When the vehicle is at a standstill, if

the engine is running and a forward or

reverse gear is engaged, a warning

chime will sound and the

transmission automatically shifts to

N in certain situations.
When stopping on gradients, engage

parking brake or depress the brake

pedal. To prevent overheating of the

clutch, an intermittent audible

warning chime may sound as a signal

to depress the brake pedal or apply

the parking brake.

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Switch off engine if stopping for a

lengthy period, e.g. in traffic jams.

Engine braking

Automatic mode

When driving downhill, the manual

transmission automated does not

shift into higher gears until a fairly

high engine speed has been reached.

It shifts down in good time when

braking.

Manual mode

To utilise the engine braking effect,

select a lower gear in good time when

driving downhill.

Rocking the vehicle

Rocking the vehicle is only

permissible if the vehicle is stuck in

sand, mud, snow or a hole. Move the

selector lever between R and A/M (or

between + and -) in a repeat pattern,

while applying light pressure to the

accelerator pedal. Do not race the

engine and avoid sudden

acceleration.

Parking

Apply the parking brake. The most

recently engaged gear (see

transmission display) remains

engaged.

Caution

Do not leave the vehicle with the

transmission in position N.

When the ignition is switched on, a

warning chime will sound when the

vehicle is parked if the transmission is

still in N.
When the ignition is switched off, the

transmission no longer responds to

movement of the selector lever.

Manual mode

If engine speed is too low, the

transmission automatically shifts to a

lower gear.
In manual mode, no automatic

shifting to a higher gear takes place

at high engine revolutions. If engine

speed is too high, the transmission

only switches to a higher gear via

kickdown 3 125.
When gearshifting is recommended

to improve fuel economy, control

indicator [ or Ò illuminates in the

Driver Information Centre 3 86.

Electronic driving

programmes

Eco mode E

When automatic mode is engaged,

the Eco mode can be selected to

reduce fuel consumption.

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Eco mode selects the most suitable

gear depending on the speed of the

vehicle, the engine speed and the

intensity with which the accelerator is

pressed.

Activation

Press E on the selector lever housing.

Control indicator E is shown in the

transmission display to indicate

activation.

Deactivation

Eco mode is switched off by:

● pressing E again
● switching to manual mode

In order to protect the transmission at

extremely high clutch temperatures,

an intermittent audible warning chime

may sound. In such cases, depress

the brake pedal, select N and apply

the parking brake to allow the clutch

to cool down.

Kickdown

If the accelerator pedal is pressed

past the pressure point, the

transmission shifts to a lower gear

depending on engine speed. Full

engine power is available for

acceleration.
If engine speed is too high the

transmission switches to a higher

gear, even in manual mode. Without

kickdown this automatic shift is not

effected in manual mode.

Fault

In the event of a fault, control indicator

s

 is shown in the transmission

display.
Continued driving is possible,

provided the vehicle is driven with

care and anticipation. A warning

message may appear in the Driver

Information Centre in conjunction with

a warning chime 3 96.

Note

The volume of the warning chime

can also be adjusted via the Driver

Information Centre 3 91.

Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.

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Brakes

The brake system comprises two

independent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can

still be braked using the other brake

circuit. However, braking effect is

achieved only when the brake pedal

is depressed firmly. Considerably

more force is needed for this. The

braking distance is extended. Seek

the assistance of a workshop before

continuing your journey.
When the engine is not running, the

support of the brake servo unit

disappears once the brake pedal has

been depressed once or twice.

Braking effect is not reduced, but

braking requires significantly greater

force. It is especially important to bear

this in mind when being towed.
Control indicator R 3 85.

Antilock brake system

Antilock brake system (ABS)

prevents the wheels from locking.

ABS starts to regulate brake pressure

as soon as a wheel shows a tendency

to lock. The vehicle remains

steerable, even during hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent

through a pulse in the brake pedal

and the noise of the regulation

process.
For optimum braking, keep the brake

pedal fully depressed throughout the

braking process, despite the fact that

the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce

the pressure on the pedal.
After starting off the system performs

a self-test which may be audible.

Fault

In the event of a fault, control indicator

u

 illuminates in the instrument

cluster. Depending on version, a

corresponding warning message,

e.g. ABS unavailable, may also be

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre 3 91.

9 Warning

If there is a fault in the ABS, the

wheels may be liable to lock due

to braking that is heavier than

normal. The advantages of ABS

are no longer available. During

hard braking, the vehicle can no

longer be steered and may

swerve.

Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.
Control indicator u 3 85.

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Parking brake

Manual parking brake

9 Warning

Always apply parking brake firmly

without operating the release

button, and apply as firmly as

possible on a downhill or uphill

slope.
To release the parking brake, pull

the lever up slightly, press the

release button and fully lower the

lever.

To reduce the operating forces of

the parking brake, depress the

brake pedal at the same time.

A warning chime will sound if a certain

speed is exceeded with the parking

brake applied.

Note

The volume of the warning chime

can also be adjusted via the Driver

Information Centre 3 91.

Control indicator R 3 85.

Brake assist

If the brake pedal is depressed

quickly and forcefully, maximum

brake force is automatically applied

(full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the

brake pedal for as long as full braking

is required. Maximum brake force is

automatically reduced when the

brake pedal is released.

Hill start assist

The system helps prevent unintended

movement when driving away on

inclines.
When releasing the brake pedal after

stopping on an incline, the brakes

remain on for a further two seconds.

The brakes release automatically as

soon as the vehicle begins to

accelerate or the two seconds holding

time is over.

If control indicator Z 3 86 illuminates

while driving, there is a fault in the Hill

start assist. Depending on version, a

corresponding warning message,

e.g. Hill holder unavailable, may also

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be displayed in the Driver Information

Centre 3 91. Seek the assistance of

a workshop to have the fault

remedied.
The Hill start assist is not active

during an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 117.

Ride control systems

Traction Control system

The Anti-Slip Regulator (ASR) is a

component of the Electronic Stability

Control (ESC).
ASR improves driving stability when

necessary, regardless of the type of

road surface or tyre grip, by

preventing the drive wheels from

spinning.
As soon as the drive wheels starts to

spin, engine output is reduced and

the wheel spinning the most is braked

individually. This considerably

improves the driving stability of the

vehicle on slippery road surfaces.

ASR is operational after each engine

start as soon as the control indicator

R

 extinguishes.

When ASR operates, R flashes.

9 Warning

Do not let this special safety

feature tempt you into taking risks

when driving.
Adapt speed to the road

conditions.

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Deactivation

ASR can be switched off when

spinning of drive wheels is required:

press ASR OFF briefly.
LED in button illuminates and,

depending on version, a

corresponding message, e.g. ASR

disconnect, may also be displayed in

the Driver Information Centre 3 91.
ASR is reactivated by pressing

ASR OFF again.
ASR is also reactivated the next time

the ignition is switched on.

Fault

ASR will switch off automatically in

the event of a fault. Control indicator

R

 will illuminate in the instrument

cluster. Depending on version, a

corresponding message, e.g. ESP

unavailable, may also appear in the

Driver Information Centre 3 91.
Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.
Control indicator R 3 86.

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

improves driving stability when

necessary, regardless of the type of

road surface or tyre grip. It also

prevents the drive wheels from

spinning.
As soon as the vehicle starts to

swerve (understeer/oversteer),

engine output is reduced and the

wheels are braked individually. This

considerably improves the driving

stability of the vehicle on slippery road

surfaces.

ESC is operational after each engine

start as soon as control indicator R

extinguishes.
When ESC operates, R flashes.
The ESC system is automatically

activated when the vehicle is started

and cannot be deactivated.

9 Warning

Do not let this special safety

feature tempt you into taking risks

when driving.
Adapt speed to the road

conditions.

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Fault

In the event of a fault, ESC will be

automatically switched off and control

indicator R will illuminate in the

instrument cluster. Depending on

version, a corresponding message,

e.g. ESP unavailable, may also

appear in the Driver Information

Centre 3 91. The LED in the

ASR OFF button will also illuminate.
Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.
Control indicator R 3 86.

Driver assistance

systems

9 Warning

Driver assistance systems are

developed to support the driver

and not to replace the driver's

attention.
The driver accepts full

responsibility when driving the

vehicle.
When using driver assistance

systems, always take care

regarding the current traffic

situation.

Cruise control

The cruise control can store and

maintain speeds above approx.

30 km/h. Deviations from the stored

speeds may occur when driving uphill

or downhill.
Activating in first gear is not possible.

Do not use the cruise control if it is not

advisable to maintain a constant

speed.

Switching on

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Turn end of lever to the ON position;

control indicator m 3 91 illuminates in

the instrument cluster. Depending on

version, a corresponding message,

e.g. Cruise Control on, may also be

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre 3 91.

Activation

Accelerate to the desired speed and

push lever upwards (+); the current

speed is stored and maintained.

Accelerator pedal can be released.
Vehicle speed can be increased by

depressing the accelerator pedal.

When the accelerator pedal is

released, the previously stored speed

is resumed.
Cruise control remains activated

while gearshifting.

Increase speed

With cruise control active, push lever

upwards (+) or briefly push lever

upwards (+) repeatedly: speed

increases continuously or in small

increments.

Alternatively accelerate to the desired

speed and store by pushing lever

upwards (+).

Reduce speed

With cruise control active, push lever

downwards (-) or briefly push lever

downwards (-) repeatedly; speed

decreases continuously or in small

increments.

Deactivation

Automatic deactivation:

● vehicle speed below approx.

30 km/h

● the brake pedal is depressed
● the clutch pedal is depressed
● the traction control system/Anti-

Slip Regulator (ASR) or

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

is operating

● the antilock brake system (ABS)

is operating

Resume stored speed

Press = at a speed above 30 km/h.

The stored speed will be obtained.

Switching off

Turn end of lever to the OFF position;

control indicator m extinguishes. The

stored speed is deleted. Switching off

the ignition also deletes the stored

speed.

Parking assist

9 Warning

It is the driver who bears full

responsibility for the parking

manoeuvre.
Always check the surrounding

area while reversing and using the

parking assist system.

The parking assist makes parking

easier by measuring the distance

between the vehicle and obstacles,

and giving acoustic signals.

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The system consists of four ultrasonic

parking sensors in the rear bumper.

Activation

The parking assist is turned on

automatically when reverse gear is

engaged.
The intervals between the beeps

become shorter as the vehicle gets

closer to the obstacle. When the

distance is less than 30 cm, the

beeping is a continuous tone which

stops immediately when the distance

is increased.

Deactivation

The parking assist automatically

switches off when reverse gear is

disengaged.

Fault

In the event of a fault in the system,

r 3 86 illuminates in the instrument

cluster.
Depending on version, a

corresponding warning message,

e.g. Parking help unavailable, may

also be displayed in the Driver

Information Centre 3 91.

The following conditions could affect

the system's performance:

● The ultrasonic sensors are not

clean. Keep the bumper free of

mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush.

● The sensors are covered by frost

or ice.

● The rear doors / tailgate are

open.

● An object was hanging out of the

rear doors / tailgate during the

last drive cycle. Once the object

has been removed, the parking

assist will return to normal

operation.

● An object or cover is attached to

the rear of the vehicle.

● The bumper is damaged. Take

the vehicle to a workshop to

repair the system.

● Other conditions, such as

vibrations from a jackhammer,

are affecting system

performance.

In the event the system still does not

work properly, seek the assistance of

a workshop.