Opel Combo (2018 year). Manual - part 9

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A warning chime is also sounded

briefly if a fault is present when

reverse gear is engaged 3 96.

Note

The volume of the warning chime

can also be adjusted via the Driver

Information Centre 3 91.

Important hints for using the

parking assist systems

9 Warning

Under certain circumstances,

various reflective surfaces on

objects or clothing as well as

external noise sources may cause

the system to fail to detect

obstacles.
Special attention has to be paid to

low obstacles which can damage

the lower part of the bumper. If

such obstacles leave the detection

area of the sensors during

approach of the vehicle, a

continuous warning tone will

sound.

Caution

Performance of the sensor can be

reduced when sensors are

covered, e.g. by ice or snow.
Performance of the parking assist

systems can be reduced due to

heavy loading.
Special conditions apply if there

are taller vehicles involved (e.g.

off-road vehicles, mini vans,

vans). Object identification in the

upper part of these vehicles

cannot be guaranteed.
Objects with a very small reflection

cross section, like objects of

narrow size or soft materials, may

not be detected by the system.
Parking assist will not avoid a

collision with objects which are out

of the detection range of the

sensors.

Note

The parking assist system

automatically detects factory-fitted

towing equipment. It is deactivated

when the connector is plugged in.

The sensor may detect a non-

existent object (echo disturbance)

caused by external acoustic or

mechanical disturbances.

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Fuel

Fuel for petrol engines

Only use unleaded fuel that complies

with European standard EN 228 or

equivalent.
The engine is capable of running with

fuel that contains up to 10% ethanol

(e.g. named E10).
Use fuel with the recommended

octane rating. A lower octane rating

can reduce engine power and torque

and slightly increases fuel

consumption.

Caution

Do not use fuel or fuel additives

that contain metallic compounds

such as manganese-based

additives. This may cause engine

damage.

Caution

Use of fuel that does not comply to

EN 228 or equivalent can lead to

deposits or engine damage.

Caution

Use of fuel with a lower octane

rating than the lowest possible

rating could lead to uncontrolled

combustion and engine damage.

The engine-specific requirements

regarding octane rating are given in

the engine data overview 3 183. A

country-specific label at the fuel filler

flap can supersede the requirement.

Fuel for diesel engines

Only use diesel fuel that complies

with EN 590 and which has a sulphur

concentration of max. 10 ppm.
Fuels with a biodiesel (compliant with

EN 14214) content of max. 7% by

volume may be used (e.g. named

B7).

If travelling in countries outside the

European Union occasional use of

Euro-Diesel fuel with a sulphur

concentration below 50 ppm is

possible.

Caution

Frequent usage of diesel fuel

containing more than 15 ppm

sulphur will cause severe engine

damage.

Caution

Use of fuel that does not comply to

EN 590 or similar can lead to

engine powerloss, increased wear

or engine damage and may affect

your warranty.

Do not use marine diesel oils, heating

oils, Aquazole and similar diesel-

water emulsions. Diesel fuels must

not be diluted with fuels for petrol

engines.

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Low temperature operation

At temperatures below 0° C, some

diesel products with biodiesel blends

may clog, freeze or gel, which may

affect the fuel supply system. Starting

and engine operation may not work

properly. Make sure to fill winter

grade diesel fuel at ambient

temperatures below 0°C.
Arctic grade diesel fuel can be used

in extreme cold temperatures below

-20° C. Using this fuel grade in warm

or hot climates is not recommended

and may cause engine stalling, poor

starting or damage on the fuel

injection system.

Fuel for natural gas

operation

Use natural gas with a methane

content of approx. 78 - 99%. L-gas

(low) has approx. 78 - 87% and H-gas

(high) has approx. 87 - 99%. Biogas

with the same methane content can

also be used if it has been chemically

prepared and desulphurised.
Only use natural gas or biogas that

complies with DIN 51624.

Liquid gas or LPG must not be used.

Refuelling

Fuel filler flap is located at left rear

side of vehicle.

9 Danger

Before refuelling, switch off engine

and any external heaters with

combustion chambers. Switch off

any mobile phones.
Follow the operating and safety

instructions of the filling station

when refuelling.

9 Danger

Fuel is flammable and explosive.

No smoking. No naked flames or

sparks.
If you can smell fuel in your

vehicle, have the cause of this

remedied immediately by a

workshop.

Caution

In case of misfuelling, do not

switch on ignition.

Release the fuel filler flap by pulling

the flap by hand.
Insert ignition key into fuel filler cap

and turn anticlockwise to unlock.
To remove fuel filler cap, rotate

anticlockwise.

Caution

To avoid damage, do not attempt

to operate the sliding side door

when the fuel filler flap is open.

Note

Depending on model, the sliding

side door may be fitted with a safety

system that prevents the door from

being opened fully when the fuel

filler flap is open.

Sliding side door 3 26.

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The fuel filler cap can be retained in

the bracket on the fuel filler flap.
To refuel, fully insert the pump nozzle

and switch it on.
After automatic cut-off, the tank can

be topped up by operating the pump

nozzle a maximum of two more times.

Caution

Wipe off any overflowing fuel

immediately.

To close, replace fuel filler cap and

turn clockwise.

Insert ignition key into fuel filler cap

and turn clockwise to lock, then

remove key.
Close the fuel filler flap.

Natural gas refuelling

Open the fuel filler flap.

9 Warning

Refuel only with a maximum

output pressure of 250 bar. Use

only temperature compensated

filling stations.

The refuelling procedure must be

completed, i.e. the filler neck must be

vented.
The capacity of the natural gas tank

depends on outside temperature,

filling pressure and type of refuelling

system.
Close the fuel filler flap after

refuelling.
Terms for "natural gas vehicles"

abroad:
German Erdgasfahrzeuge

English NGVs = Natural Gas Vehi‐

cles

French Véhicules au gaz naturel –

or – Véhicules GNV

Italian

Metano auto

Terms for "natural gas" abroad:

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German Erdgas
English CNG = Compressed

Natural Gas

French GNV = Gaz Naturel (pour)

Véhicules - or -

CGN = carburantgaz

naturel

Italian

Metano (per auto)

Fuel filler cap

Only use genuine fuel filler caps.

Diesel-engined vehicles have special

fuel filler caps.

Fuel cut-off system

In the event of a collision of a certain

severity, the fuel system is cut-off and

the engine is switched off

automatically, for safety reasons.
Resetting the fuel cut-off system;

refer to "Fuel system messages"

3

 97.

Fuel consumption - CO

2

-

Emissions

The fuel consumption (combined) of

the model Opel Combo is within a

range of 7.7 to 4.1 l/100 km.
Depending on country, the fuel

consumption is displayed in km/l. In

this case, the fuel consumption

(combined) of the model Opel Combo

is within a range of 13.0 to 24.3 km/l.
The CO

2

 emission (combined) is

within a range of 179 to 120 g/km.
For the values specific to your

vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of

Conformity provided with your vehicle

or other national registration

documents.

General information

The official fuel consumption and

specific CO

2

 emission figures quoted

relate to the EU base model with

standard equipment.
Fuel consumption data and CO

2

emission data are determined

according to regulation R (EC)

No. 715/2007 (in the latest applicable

version), taking into consideration the

vehicle weight in running order, as

specified by the regulation.
The figures are provided only for the

purpose of comparison between

different vehicle variants and must

not be taken as a guarantee for the

actual fuel consumption of a

particular vehicle.
Additional equipment may result in

slightly higher results than the stated

fuel consumption and CO

2

 figures.

Furthermore, fuel consumption is

dependent on personal driving style

as well as road and traffic conditions.

Natural gas

The fuel consumption information

was obtained using reference fuel

G20 (methane proportion

99 - 100 mol%) under prescribed

driving conditions. When using

natural gas with a lower proportion of

methane, the fuel consumption can

differ from the specified values.

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Trailer hitch

General information

Only use towing equipment that has

been approved for your vehicle.

Vehicles with natural gas engine may

require special towing equipment.
Entrust retrofitting of towing

equipment to a workshop. It may be

necessary to make changes that

affect the cooling system, heat

shields or other equipment.
Fitting of towing equipment could

cover the opening of the towing eye.

If this is the case use the coupling ball

bar for towing. Always keep the

coupling ball bar in the vehicle.

Driving characteristics and

towing tips

Before attaching a trailer, lubricate

the coupling ball. However, do not do

so if a stabiliser, which acts on the

coupling ball, is being used to reduce

snaking movements.

For trailers with low driving stability

and caravan trailers with a permitted

gross vehicle weight of more than

1300 kg the use of a stabiliser is

strongly recommended when driving

above 80 km/h.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more

slowly, do not attempt to correct the

steering and brake sharply if

necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the

same gear as if driving uphill and

drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value

specified for full load 3 191.

Trailer towing

Trailer loads

The permissible trailer loads are

vehicle and engine-dependent

maximum values which must not be

exceeded. The actual trailer load is

the difference between the actual

gross weight of the trailer and the

actual coupling socket load with the

trailer coupled.

The permissible trailer loads are

specified in the vehicle documents. In

general, they are valid for gradients

up to max. 12%.
The permitted trailer load applies up

to the specified incline and up to an

altitude of 1000 metres above sea

level. Since engine power decreases

as altitude increases due to the air

becoming thinner, therefore reducing

climbing ability, the permissible gross

train weight also decreases by 10%

for every 1000 metres of additional

altitude. The gross train weight does

not have to be reduced when driving

on roads with slight inclines (less than

8%, e.g. motorways).
The permissible gross train weight

must not be exceeded. This weight is

specified on the identification plate

3

 181.

Vertical coupling load

The vertical coupling load is the load

exerted by the trailer on the coupling

ball. It can be varied by changing the

weight distribution when loading the

trailer.

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The maximum permissible vertical

coupling load (60 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 ................... 141

Accessories and vehicle

modifications .......................... 141

Vehicle storage ........................ 142

End-of-life vehicle recovery ..... 142

Vehicle checks ........................... 143

Performing work ...................... 143

Bonnet ..................................... 143

Engine oil ................................. 144

Engine coolant ......................... 145

Power steering fluid ................. 145

Washer fluid ............................ 146

Brakes ..................................... 146

Brake fluid ............................... 146

Vehicle battery ......................... 147

Wiper blade replacement ........ 148

Bulb replacement ....................... 149

Halogen headlights .................. 149

Fog lights ................................. 151

Tail lights ................................. 151

Side turn signal lights .............. 152

Centre high-mounted brake

light ......................................... 152

Number plate light ................... 153

Interior lights ............................ 154

Instrument panel illumination ... 155

Electrical system ........................ 155

Fuses ....................................... 155

Engine compartment fuse box . 156

Instrument panel fuse box ....... 157

Vehicle tools .............................. 159

Tools ........................................ 159

Wheels and tyres ....................... 160

Winter tyres ............................. 160

Tyre designations .................... 160

Tyre pressure .......................... 160

Tyre pressure monitoring

system .................................... 161

Tread depth ............................. 163

Changing tyre and wheel size . 163

Wheel covers ........................... 163

Tyre chains .............................. 164

Tyre repair kit .......................... 164

Wheel changing ....................... 166

Spare wheel ............................ 168

Jump starting ............................. 170
Towing ....................................... 172

Towing the vehicle ................... 172

Towing another vehicle ........... 173

Appearance care ....................... 173

Exterior care ............................ 173

Interior care ............................. 176

General 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.

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Caution

When transporting the vehicle on

a train or on a recovery vehicle, the

mud flaps might be damaged.

Vehicle storage

Storage for a long period of time

If the vehicle is to be stored for several

months:

● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine

compartment and underbody

checked.

● Clean and preserve the rubber

seals.

● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and

corrosion protection.

● Adjust tyre pressure to the value

specified for full load.

● 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.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors

and lock the vehicle.

● Disconnect the clamp from the

negative terminal of the vehicle

battery. Beware that all systems

are not functional, e.g. anti-theft

locking system.

Putting back into operation

When the vehicle is to be put back into

operation:

● 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.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plates if

necessary.

End-of-life vehicle recovery

Information on end-of-life vehicle

recovery centres and the recycling of

end-of-life vehicles is available on our

website. Only entrust this work to an

authorised recycling centre.
Natural gas vehicles must be recycled

by a service centre authorised for

natural gas vehicles.

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Vehicle checks

Performing work

9 Warning

Only perform engine compartment

checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start

operating even if the ignition is off.

9 Danger

The ignition system uses

extremely high voltage. Do not

touch.

Bonnet

Opening

Pull the release lever (located on the

lower left side of the instrument panel)

and return it to its original position.

Move the safety catch sideways and

open the bonnet.

Secure the bonnet support.

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If the bonnet is opened during an

Autostop, the engine will be restarted

automatically for safety reasons.
Stop-start system 3 117.

Closing

Before closing the bonnet, press the

support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall

into the latch from a low height

(20-25 cm). Check that the bonnet is

engaged.

Caution

Do not press the bonnet into the

latch, to avoid dents.

Engine oil

Check the engine oil level manually

on a regular basis to prevent damage

to the engine. Ensure that the correct

specification of oil is used.

Recommended fluids and lubricants

3

 178.

Low engine oil level control indicator

S

 3 89.

The maximum engine oil

consumption is 0.6 litres per

1000 km.
Check with the vehicle on a level

surface. The engine must be at

operating temperature and switched

off for at least five minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,

insert it to the stop on the handle, pull

out and read the engine oil level.
Insert dipstick to the stop on the

handle.

Note

Different dipsticks may be used

depending on engine variant.

When the engine oil level has

dropped to the MIN mark, top up

engine oil.

Note

The engine in your vehicle may differ

from the illustrations shown.

We recommend the use of the same

grade of engine oil that was used at

last change.
The engine oil level must not exceed

the MAX mark on the dipstick.

Caution

Overfilled engine oil must be

drained or suctioned out.

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Capacities 3 190.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

Engine coolant

The coolant provides freeze

protection down to approx. -28 °C. In

cold regions with very low

temperatures, the factory filled

coolant provides frost protection

down to approx. -37 °C.

Caution

Only use approved antifreeze.

Coolant and antifreeze 3 178.

Coolant level

Caution

Too low a coolant level can cause

engine damage.

If the cooling system is cold, the

coolant level should be between the

MIN and MAX mark. Top up if the

level is low.

9 Warning

Allow the engine to cool before

opening the cap. Carefully open

the cap, relieving the pressure

slowly.

To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of

approved coolant concentrate mixed

with clean tap water. If no coolant

concentrate is available, use clean

tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have

the coolant concentration checked

and have the cause of the coolant

loss remedied by a workshop.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 178.

Power steering fluid

Caution

Extremely small amounts of

contamination can cause steering

system damage and cause it to not

work properly. Do not allow

contaminates to contact the fluid

side of the reservoir cap/dipstick or

from entering the reservoir.

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If the fluid level in the reservoir falls

below the MIN mark consult a

workshop.
If an unusual noise sounds during

steering or the power steering reacts

conspicuously, seek the assistance of

a workshop.

Washer fluid

Fill with clean water mixed with a

suitable quantity of approved

windscreen washer fluid which

contains antifreeze.

Caution

Only washer fluid with a sufficient

antifreeze concentration provides

protection at low temperatures or

a sudden drop in temperature.
Use of washer fluid containing

isopropanol can damage exterior

lamps.

Washer fluid 3 178.

Brakes

A squealing noise, or illumination of

brake pad wear control indicator F

indicates that the brake lining is at its

minimum thickness.
Continued driving is possible but

have the brake linings replaced as

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 85.

Brake fluid

9 Warning

Brake fluid is poisonous and

corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,

skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

The brake fluid level must be between

the MIN and MAX marks.
When topping up, ensure maximum

cleanliness as contamination of the

brake fluid can lead to brake system

malfunctions. Have the cause of the

loss of brake fluid remedied by a

workshop.

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Only use high-performance brake

fluid approved for the vehicle.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 178.

Vehicle battery

The vehicle battery is located in the

engine compartment.
The vehicle battery is maintenance-

free provided that the driving profile

allows sufficient charging of the

battery. Short-distance-driving and

frequent engine starts can discharge

the vehicle battery. Avoid the use of

unnecessary electrical consumers.

Batteries do not belong in household

waste. They must be disposed of at

an appropriate recycling collection

point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than

four weeks can lead to vehicle battery

discharge. Disconnect the clamp from

the negative terminal of the vehicle

battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off

before connecting or disconnecting

the vehicle battery.
Battery discharge protection 3 106.

Replacing the vehicle battery

Note

Any deviation from the instructions

given in this section may lead to

temporary deactivation or

disturbance of the stop-start system.

In vehicles with stop-start system,

ensure the correct battery is used

when replacing the vehicle battery.

We recommend that you have the

vehicle battery replaced by a

workshop.
Stop-start system 3 117.

Charging the vehicle battery

9 Warning

On vehicles with stop-start

system, ensure that the charging

potential does not exceed 14.6 V

when using a battery charger.

Otherwise the vehicle battery may

be damaged.

9 Danger

Ensure adequate ventilation when

charging the battery. There is a

risk of explosion if gases

generated during charging are

allowed to accumulate!

Jump starting 3 170.

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Warning label

Meaning of symbols:

● No sparks, naked flames or

smoking.

● Always shield eyes. Explosive

gases can cause blindness or

injury.

● Keep the vehicle battery out of

reach of children.

● The vehicle battery contains

sulphuric acid which could cause

blindness or serious burn

injuries.

● See the Owner's Manual for

further information.

● Explosive gas may be present in

the vicinity of the vehicle battery.

Wiper blade replacement

Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the

raised position, press button to

disengage the wiper blade and

remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

to the wiper arm and push until it

engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.

Wiper blade on rear swing door

Lift wiper arm, press and hold

retaining clip and detach wiper blade.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

to the wiper arm and push until it

engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.

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Wiper blade on tailgate

Lift wiper arm, press retaining clips to

detach wiper blade.
Attach the wiper blade to the wiper

arm and push until it engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.

Bulb replacement

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

After a bulb replacement, switch on

the ignition, operate and check the

lights.

Halogen headlights

Headlights have separate systems for

low beam/sidelight 1 (outer bulb),

high beam/daytime running light 2

(inner bulb).
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.