ignition OPEL COMBO 2010 Owner's Manual

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Seats, Interior
Use of child restraint systems
3
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Cigarette lighter
3
The cigarette lighter is in the centre
console.
With the ignition on, press in the cigarette
lighter. It switches off automatically when
element is hot. Pull out the cigarette lighter.
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Accessory socket
3
The accessory socket is in the centre
console.
The accessory socket or cigarette lighter
socket can be used to connect electrical
accessories.
The socket is operational when the ignition
is switched on. Use of the socket discharges
the battery if the engine is not running.
9 Warning
No child restraint system 3 may be
installed on front passenger seat.
Danger to life.
Child restraint systems must only be
installed on the seats of the rear row 3.
O n v e r s i o n s w i t h o u t r e a r r o w o f s e a t s , n o
child restraint system may be installed
on the front passenger seat.
Caution
Do not damage the sockets by using
unsuitable plugs.

66 InstrumentsInstrumentsControl indicators ................................ 66
Instrument display ............................... 71
Information display ............................. 76
Warning buzzers.................................. 82
Windscreen wipers ............................... 82
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Control indicators The control indicators described here are
not present in all vehicles. The description
applies to all instrument versions.
The colours of the control indicators mean: >

Fog lamps 3
Control indicator lights up green
Illuminates when the fog lamps are on
386.
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A

Engine electronics, transmission
electronics 3, immobiliser, diesel fuel
filter3
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow
It illuminates for a few seconds when the
ignition is switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Fault in engine electronics or transmission
electronics. Electronics switch to
emergency running programme, fuel
consumption may increase and driveability
of vehicle may be impaired 3116. If the
fault is not remedied by re-starting,
contact a workshop for assistance
immediately.
In vehicles with diesel engines, it may be
necessary to drain the diesel fuel filter
3177. zRed
Danger, important reminder,
zYellow
Warning, information, fault,
zGreen
Switch-on confirmation,
zBlue
Switch-on confirmation.

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Instruments
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Flashes when the ignition is onFault in the electronic immobiliser system;
the engine cannot be started 321.Z

Exhaust emission
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Fault in emission control system. The
permissible emission limits may be
exceeded. Contact a workshop for
assistance immediately.
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If it flashes when the engine is running:Fault that could lead to catalytic converter
damage. Ease up on the throttle until the
flashing stops 3115. Seek the immediate
assistance of a workshop. v
Airbag systems 3, Belt tensioners
Control indicator lights up red
Illuminates when the engine is runningFault in the airbag or belt tensioner system
350, 359.
I

Engine oil pressure
Control indicator lights up red
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
1. Depress clutch 3.
2. Set manual transmission to neutral, or
with manual transmission automated 3
place selector lever in N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly
as possible without impeding other
vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
Contact a workshop for assistance. Caution
Engine lubrication may be interrupted.
This may result in damage to the engine
and/or locking of the drive wheels.
9 Warning
When the engine is off, considerably
more force is needed to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle has
come to a standstill, otherwise the
steering column lock could engage
unexpectedly.

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Instruments
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Fog tail lamp
Control indicator lights up yellow.
Illuminates when the fog tail lamp is on
386. p

Alternator
Control indicator lights up red
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Stop and turn engine off. battery is not
charged. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. Contact a workshop.
R

Brake system, clutch system 3
Control indicator lights up or flashes red.
Illuminated
Illuminates when the ignition is switched on
if the hand brake is applied 3120.
Illuminates when the hand brake is
released if the fluid level for the brake or
clutch system 3 is low 3179.
FlashesOn vehicles with manual transmission
automated 3, control indicatorR flashes
for a few seconds after the ignition is
switched off if the hand brake has not been
applied.
u

Anti-lock Braking System 3
Control indicator lights up red
Illuminates while driving
Fault in the anti-lock braking system 3119.
9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your journey.
Consult a workshop.

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Instruments
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Instrument displayTachometer
Displays the engine rpm.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each
gear as much as possible.
Speedometer
Speed display.
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Kilometre display
With the ignition switched off, briefly press
the reset knob to display the number of
kilometres driven for approx. 15 seconds.
Top line:
Trip odometerDisplays the number of kilometres since the
gauge was reset.
To reset, press button with ignition
switched on and trip odometer activated
and hold down for approximately one
second. Caution
If the pointer is in the warning zone, the
maximum permitted engine speed is
exceeded. Engine at risk.
Vehicles with clock in odometerTo reset, press button with ignition
switched on and trip odometer activated
and hold down for approximately
2seconds.
To switch between trip odometer and clock
display 3 give reset knob a brief press – see
next page.
Bottom line:
OdometerRecords the number of kilometres
Service interval display 3173.

76 Instruments
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Information display Triple information display 3
Display of time, outside temperature and
date/infotainment system (when it is on).
When the ignition is off, the time, date and
outside temperature can be displayed by
briefly pressing one of the two buttons
adjacent to the display.
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Graphical Information Display 3
Display of time, outside temperature and
date/infotainment system (when it is on).
The type of information and how it is
displayed depend on the equipment of the
vehicle and the settings made.
Some information appears in the display in
an abbreviated form.
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Outside temperature A fall in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperature drops below 3 C,
the symbol : appears in the triple
information display as a warning for icy
road conditions. When temperature
increases to at least 5 C, the : symbol
goes out.
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82 InstrumentsSetting display mode 3
Display brightness is independent of
vehicle lighting. Settings are made as
follows:
Select menu item Day / Night from the
Settings menu.
The options are displayed.
Automatic: Adapted based on vehicle
lighting.
Always day design: Black text on light
background.
Always night design: White text on dark
background.
Selections are indicated by a o in front of
the menu item.
Ignition logic 3
Setting, see infotainment system
instructions.
Warning buzzersWhen starting the engine or while driving:
zif seat belt 3 is not fastened.
zIf the speed programmed at the
factory3 is exceeded.
zIf the car has automated manual
transmission 3 and the driver’s door is
opened when the engine is running, a
gear is engaged and the foot brake is
not depressed.
When parking the vehicle and opening
the driver’s door:
zwhen the ignition key is in the ignition
switch.
zwith parking lamps or dipped beam on.
zif the turn signal lever is engaged.
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Windscreen wipers Move lever upwards to switch on.
&=Fast
%=Slow
$= Adjustable interval switching
§=Off

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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.

84 LightingLighting
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Exterior lightsTurn light switch:
In positions 8 and 9, the tail lamps and
number plate lamps are also on.
If the ignition is switched off when main
beam or dipped beam is on, the parking
lamps 3 come on. Versions with daytime running lights 3
If the light switch is set to 7, dipped beam
is activated without instrument illumination
when the ignition is switched on.
The daytime running lights switched off
when the ignition is switched off.
Follow the regulations of the country in
which you are driving when using daytime
running lights and fog lamps 3.
Driving abroad 3 89. Exterior lights ....................................... 84
Main beam, headlamp flash .............. 85
Turn signal lamps ................................ 85
Reversing lamps................................... 85
Fog lamps > 3.................................... 86
Fog tail lamp r................................... 86
Hazard warning lamps ....................... 86
Headlamp range adjustment ? 3..... 87
Instrument illumination k................... 87
Information display illumination 3..... 87
Courtesy lamp 0................................ 88
Battery discharge protection 3.......... 89
Misted light covers............................... 89
Headlamps when driving abroad ...... 89 7=Off
8= Parking lamps
9= Dipped beam or main beam

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Lighting
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Main beam, headlamp flash Push stalk forward to switch from dipped
beam to main beam.
To switch to dipped beam, push lever down
again.
To operate the headlamp flash, pull stalk
towards steering wheel. The main beam is
switched on for as long as the the stalk is
held in this position.
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Turn signal lamps If the stalk is moved past the resistance
point, the turn signal lamp remains on.
When the steering wheel moves back
toward the straight-ahead position, the
turn signal lamp is automatically
deactivated.
Touch turn signal operation: press lever
until resistance can be felt and release
again.
The turn signal lamps are switched off
manually by moving the lever back to the
middle position.
Reversing lamps The reversing lamps come on when the
ignition is on and reverse gear is engaged.
Lever upwards = Right turn signal
Lever downwards = Left turn signal