VAUXHALL COMBO 2016 User Guide
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In brief9Exterior mirrorsManual adjustment
Swivel lever in required direction.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the control to left _ or right 6.
Then swivel the control to adjust the
mirror.
In position o no mirror is selected.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 27,
Electric adjustment 3 28, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 28, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 28.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock the lever, adjust the steering
wheel, then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and the steering
wheel lock has been released.
Airbag system 3 44, Ignition
positions 3 108.
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10In briefInstrument panel overview
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In brief111Fixed air vents ..................... 105
2 Side air vents ...................... 105
3 Light switch .......................... 94
Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam .....96
4 Instruments .......................... 70
Driver Information Centre ...... 85
5 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear window
wiper/washer ........................ 66
Trip odometer reset ............... 70
6 Centre air vents .................. 105
7 Document holder, pocket
for Personal Navigation
Device .................................. 56
8 Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 95
Driver Information Centre
controls ................................ 85
Trip computer ........................ 91
Instrument illumination ..........97
Hazard warning flashers .......95Front fog lights .....................96
Rear fog light ........................ 96
Heated rear window ..............31
Heated exterior mirrors .........28
9 Front passenger airbag ........48
10 Glovebox .............................. 57
11 Climate control system ........ 101
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 103
12 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 114
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 115
13 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............108
14 Steering wheel controls .......65
15 Horn ..................................... 65
Driver airbag ........................ 48
16 Steering wheel adjustment ..65
17 Cruise control .....................122
18 Fuse box ............................. 148
19 Bonnet release lever ..........134Exterior lighting
Turn light switch:
§:off / daytime running lights9:sidelights / headlights
Lighting 3 94, Daytime running
lights 3 95.
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12In briefFog lights
Press light switch:
>:front fog lightsr:rear fog lightHeadlight flash, high beam and
low beamheadlight flash:pull leverhigh beam:push leverlow beam:pull lever
High beam 3 94, Headlight flash
3 94.
Turn and lane-change signalslever up:right turn signallever down:left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 96.
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In brief13Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
Hazard warning flashers 3 95.
Horn
Press j.
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper
Twist lever:
§:offÇ:intermittent wipingÈ:slowÉ:fast
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, move the
lever up.
Windscreen wiper 3 66, Wiper
blade replacement 3 139.
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14In briefWindscreen and headlight
washer systems
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 66, Washer fluid 3 137.
Rear window wiper and washer
systems
Twist band to activate the rear
window wiper.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Push lever: Washer fluid is sprayed
on the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 66.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü .
Heated rear window 3 31.
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In brief15Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Air conditioning system
Set the temperature control to
warmest level.
Set fan speed to highest level.
Set air distribution control to V.
Cooling n on.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Electronic climate control system
Press Ê.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at
a high speed.
To return to automatic mode: press
n or AUTO .
Climate control system 3 101,
Electronic climate control system 3 103.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 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.
Manual transmission 3 114.
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16In briefManual transmission automatedN:neutral positiono:drive position+:higher gear-:lower gearA/M:switch between automatic and
manual modeR:reverse gear (with selector
lever lock)
Manual transmission automated
3 115.
Starting off
Check before starting-off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 151, 3 179.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 135.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 28, 3 33,
3 42.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Manual transmission automated: operate brake, the transmission
automatically shifts to N (neutral).
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
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In brief17● Diesel engines: turn the key toposition 1 for preheating and wait
until control indicator ! goes
out.
● Turn key to position 2 and release.
Starting the engine 3 109.Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Set the lever in neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated when ^ is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) 3 85.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 110.
Parking9 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. Turn the ignition key to position 0 and
remove it. Turn the steering
wheel until the steering wheel
lock is felt to engage.
● 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.
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18In briefIf 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.
● Lock the vehicle with e on the
radio remote control.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 134.
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.
Keys, locks 3 19, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 133.