washer fluid OPEL COMBO 2010 Owners Manual

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Instruments
Adjustable wiper interval
To set the wiper interval to a value between
2 and 15 seconds:
Lever to interval operation $, lever to §,
wait for required interval delay, Level to
interval operation again $.
The selected interval will remain stored
until the next time it is changed or until the
ignition is switched off.
After switching on the ignition and moving
the lever up, $ the interval is set to
7seconds.
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Windscreen washer system
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel.
Washer fluid sprays onto the windscreen
and the windscreen wipers switch on for a
few sweep movements.
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Rear window wiper 3 and rear window
washer system 3
Push the lever forwards. The rear window
wiper swipes in timed interval mode. Switch
off by pulling the lever towards the steering
wheel.
If the stalk is held forwards, washer fluid is
sprayed on the rear window.

164 Opel Service, maintenanceOpel Service,
maintenance
Scheduled maintenanceThe service intervals apply to normal
operating conditions. For extreme
operating conditions, 3171.
Service interval display 3173.
European service intervals
Every 30,000 km or annually, whichever
occurs first.
International service intervals
Every 15,000 km or annually, whichever
occurs first.
Confirmations
Service is confirmed in the boxes provided
for such purposes in the Service and
Warranty Booklet. The workshop confirms
the date and mileage of service through a
stamp and signature.
Make sure that the Service and Warranty
Booklet has been correctly filled in as proof
of uninterrupted service is essential to the
granting of warranty or goodwill claims
and is a benefit when selling the vehicle.
Service planThe European service plan applies to the
following countries: Andorra, Austria,
Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Great Britain.
The International service plan applies to all
other countries. Scheduled maintenance ..................... 164
Service plan .......................................... 164
Additional service work ....................... 171
Recommended fluids and lubricants . 171
Inspection system ................................ 173
Genuine Opel Parts and Accessories . 174
Performing work .................................. 174
Engine oil .............................................. 175
Diesel fuel filter .................................... 177
Coolant ................................................. 177
Brakes ................................................... 178
Brake fluid ............................................ 179
Windscreen wiper replacement .......... 179
Windscreen washer system ................. 180
Battery .................................................. 180
Protecting electronic components ..... 180
Laying the vehicle up for a long
period of time .................................... 181
Putting the vehicle back into service . 181

165 Opel Service, maintenance
European service plan⊕Additional work.
o Intervals are shorter under extreme operating conditions and when such is necessary due to conditions specific to the country.
Service work after year
1)
km (x 1000)
1)
1)Whichever occurs first.
1
302
603
904
1205
150
Visually inspect control, lighting and signal devices as well as airbags;
check steering column lock and ignition switchxxxxx
Remote control: replace batteries (don’t forget the spare key) every 2 years
Check and correct windscreen wipers, windscreen washer system and headlamp
washer systemxxxxx
Check and correct coolant level and frost protection (pale orange)
2)
Note freeze protection temperature in the Service and Warranty Booklet
(confirmation box)
2)If loss is great/leaks are present, carry out follow-up work with customer consent.
xxxxx
Check water hoses for leaks and check to make sure they are firmly seated x x x x x
Check and correct brake fluid level
2) xxx
Check battery clamps to make sure they are firmly seated and check the battery eye x x x x x
Vehicle System Check with TECH 2 x x x x x
Replace pollen filter or active charcoal filter x x
⊕o
if the air is heavily polluted or there are high levels of airborne dust, sand or pollen,
the air-conditioning system will produce an odourVerbal arrangement between the
customer and Opel Partner
Replace the air filter element every 4 years/60,000 km
⊕
Replace spark plugsevery 4 years/60,000 km
Z 16 YNGevery 2 years/30,000 km
Visually inspect the ribbed V-belt every 2 years/60,000 km
⊕
Replace ribbed V-belt
Y 13 DTJ, Z 13 DTJ, Y 13 DT, Z 13 DT, Z 17 DTH every 10 years/150,000 km
⊕
Check valve play and adjust
Z16 XEP, Z 17 DTHevery 10 years/150,000 km

168 Opel Service, maintenanceInternational service plan⊕Additional work.
o Intervals are shorter under extreme operating conditions and when such is necessary due to conditions specific to the country.
Service work after year
1)
km (x 1000)
1)
1)Whichever occurs first.
1
152
303
454
605
75
Visually inspect control, lighting and signal devices as well as airbags;
check steering column lock and ignition switchxxxxx
Remote control: replace batteries (don’t forget the spare key) every 2 years
Check and correct windscreen wipers, windscreen washer system and headlamp
washer systemxxxxx
Check and correct coolant level and frost protection (pale orange)
2)
Note freeze protection temperature in the Service and Warranty Booklet
(confirmation box)
2)If loss is great/leaks are present, carry out follow-up work with customer consent.
xxxxx
Check water hoses for leaks and check to make sure they are firmly seated x x x x x
Check and correct brake fluid level
2) xxx
Check battery clamps to make sure they are firmly seated and check the battery eye x x x x x
Vehicle System Check with TECH 2 x x x x x
Replace pollen filter or active charcoal filter x x
⊕o
if the air is heavily polluted or there are high levels of airborne dust, sand or pollen,
the air-conditioning system will produce an odourVerbal arrangement between the
customer and Opel Partner
Replace the air filter element every 4 years/60,000 km
⊕
Replace spark plugsevery 4 years/60,000 km
Z 16 YNGevery 2 years/30,000 km
Visually inspect the ribbed V-belt every 2 years/60,000 km
⊕
Replace ribbed V-belt
Y 13 DTJ, Z 13 DTJ, Y 13 DT, Z 13 DT, Z 17 DTH every 10 years/150,000 km
⊕
Check valve play and adjust
Z16 XEP, Z 17 DTHevery 10 years/150,000 km

174 Opel Service, maintenanceGenuine Opel Parts and
Accessories We recommend that you use "Genuine
Opel Parts and Accessories" and
conversion parts approved expressly for
your vehicle type. These parts have
undergone special tests to establish their
reliability, safety and specific suitability for
Opel vehicles. Despite continuous market
monitoring, we cannot assess or guarantee
these attributes for other products, even if
they have been granted approval by the
relevant authorities or in some other form.
"Genuine Opel Parts and Accessories" and
conversion parts approved by Opel can be
obtained from your Opel Partner, who can
provide comprehensive advice on
permitted technical changes and ensure
correct installation.
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Performing work To avoid injury from moving parts and
cables conducting ignition voltage, only
carry out engine compartment checks
(e. g. checking brake fluid or engine oil
level) when the ignition is switched off.
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To aid identification, the caps used when
topping up engine oil, coolant and washer
fluid as well as the oil dipstick are coloured
yellow.
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 Warning
The ignition system 3 and Xenon
headlamps 3 use extremely high
voltage. Do not touch.

204 IndexWWarning buzzers ...................................... 82
Warning triangle .................................... 133
Washer fluid reservoir,
windscreen washer system ................. 180
Wheel trim .............................................. 124
Wheels .................................................... 121
Wheels, tyres .......................................... 121
Windows
Demisting and defrosting ............. 96, 98
Windscreen washer system .......13, 83, 180
Antifreeze protection ......................... 180
Washer fluid reservoir ........................ 180
Windscreen wipers .....................13, 82, 179
Winter mode
Starting-off aid .................................. 103
Winter operation
Battery ................................................ 107
Coolant, antifreeze ............................ 177
Fuel consumption .............................. 109
Fuel for diesel engines ....................... 110
Heating ................................................. 92
Locks ................................................... 162
Tyre chains ......................................... 125
Window demisting
and defrosting ............................... 96, 98
Windscreen washer system,
antifreeze protection ......................... 180
Winter programme ................................ 103
Winter tyres .................................... 124, 191