lights OPEL COMBO 2010 User Guide

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Lighting
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Headlamp range adjustment
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Rotate the adjuster wheel to the required
position to adjust the dipped beam range
to vehicle loading and prevent dazzling. Combo
Combo van
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Instrument illumination
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Illumination comes on with the exterior
lights. Brightness can be adjusted using the
adjuster wheel.
Information display illumination
3
Information display illumination comes on
when the ignition or infotainment system is
switched on. Brightness can be adjusted
using the adjuster wheel.
0 = Front seats occupied
1 = All seats occupied
2 = All seats occupied and luggage
compartment load
3 = Driver’s seat occupied and
luggage compartment load
0 = Seats occupied
1 = Seats occupied and half load in
load compartment
2 = Seats occupied and full load in
load compartment
3 = Driver’s seat occupied and full
load in load compartment

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Lighting
Battery discharge protection
3
Some consumers such as the interior
lighting switch themselves off after approx.
30 minutes if the ignition is off in order to
protect the battery charge. Misted light covers The inside of the lamp bezels may mist
briefly when subjected to adverse wet and
cold winter conditions, strong rain or after
the vehicle is washed. The misting will clear
up on its own after a brief period. This can
be facilitated by switching on the lights.
Headlamps when driving abroad The asymmetrical dipped beam increases
the field of vision on the passenger side of
the lane.
This causes glare for oncoming traffic if the
vehicle is driven in countries where traffic
drives on the opposite side of the road.
To avoid glare, have headlamps adjusted
in a wor kshop o r have c overs fitted to both
headlamps.

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Driving and operation
Starting the engine
Briefly operate foot brake when starting
the engine. The engine can now be started
in position N and with the foot brake
operated. N appears in the gear display. If
the foot brake is not operated, "N" flashes
in the gear display and the engine cannot
be started.
If no brake lights are operational, the
engine will not start.
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Operation of the manual transmission
automated using the selector lever
Always move the selector lever all the way
in the chosen direction. Observe the gear
or mode indicator in the transmission
display.
Selector lever in N
Neutral. Selector lever in o (centre position)
Moving the selector lever from N to o
(centre position) while depressing the foot
brake time switches the manual
transmission automated to automatic
mode and engages first gear (second gear
if winter programme is enabled). "A"
appears in the gear display.
When the foot brake is released the vehicle
starts to "creep". If the foot brake is not
operated, "A" starts to flash. Start off by
immediately pressing the accelerator
pedal or move selector lever back to N and
repeat procedure with foot brake
operated.
In automatic mode, the transmission shifts
into other gears automatically based on
driving conditions.

108 Driving and operationSaving Fuel, Protecting the
Environment Trend-setting technology
Environmentally friendly and mainly
recyclable materials were used when your
vehicle was being developed and
manufactured. The production methods
used to make your vehicle are also
environmentally-compatible.
Recycling of production wastes keeps the
circulation of material closed. Reduction of
energy and water requirements also helps
to conserve natural resources.
A highly advanced design means that your
vehicle can be easily disassembled at the
end of its working life, and the individual
materials separated for subsequent re-use.
Materials such as asbestos and cadmium
are not used. The refrigerant in the air
conditioning system 3 is CFC-free.
New painting techniques employ water as
a solvent. End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle recovery
centres and the recycling of end-of-life
vehicles is available at www.opel.com.
Energy and environment-conscious
driving
zHigh noise levels and exhaust emissions
are often a result of driving without due
attention to saving energy and
protecting the environment.
zYou should therefore drive with energy in
mind: "more kilometres – less fuel".
Reduce the noise level and exhaust
emissions by adopting an environment-
conscious driving style. This is extremely
worthwhile and improves the quality of
life.
Fuel consumption depends to a great
extent on your own personal driving
style. The following hints are intended to
help you consume fuel at a rate that is as
close as possible to the specified levels
3186.
Check your vehicle’s fuel consumption
every time you refuel. This facilitates
early detection of any irregularities
causing increased fuel consumption. Warming up
zFull throttle and warming up at idle
speed increase wear, fuel consumption,
exhaust emission, the amount of
pollutant in the exhaust and the amount
of noise.
zDrive off immediately after starting.
Warm up the engine by running it at
moderate engine speeds.
Uniform speed
zHectic driving significantly increases fuel
consumption, the exhaust emissions, the
proportion of pollutant in the exhaust
gas and the noise level.
zDo not accelerate and brake
unnecessarily. Drive at uniform speed,
watching the road.
Avoid frequent starting off and stopping
e.g. at traffic lights, in short distance
traffic and in queues of traffic by means
of clever planning. Select roads with
good traffic flow.
Idling
zThe engine also consumes fuel when
idling.
zIf you have to wait for more than one
minute, it is worthwhile switching off the
engine. Five minutes of idling
corresponds to approximately one
kilometre of driving.

118 Driving and operationMaintenance
Have all maintenance work carried out at
the specified intervals. We recommend
that you entrust this work to your Opel
Partner, who has proper equipment and
trained personnel available. Electronic
testing systems permit rapid diagnosis and
remedy of faults. This way you can be
certain that all components of the vehicle’s
electrical, injection and ignition systems
operate correctly, that your vehicle has a
low level of pollutant emission and that the
catalytic converter system will have a long
service life.
You are thereby making an important
contribution towards keeping the air clean
and compliance with emissions legislation.
Checking and adjustment of the fuel-
injection and ignition systems is part of the
scope of inspection. For this reason you
should have all maintenance work carried
out at the intervals specified in your Service
and Warranty Booklet.
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Hydraulic brake system The foot brake comprises two independent
brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can still be
braked using the other brake circuit.
However, the brake pedal must be
depressed a considerable way before any
braking effect occurs, and much more
force is required. The braking distance is
longer. Contact a workshop for assistance
before continuing to drive. To ensure the full pedal travel can be
utilised, especially in case of a fault in one
of the brake circuits, there must be no mats
in the vicinity of the pedals 3107.
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. This is especially important
to bear in mind when towing.
The brake fluid level should be checked
regularly. If the brake fluid level is too low
and the hand brake is not applied, control
indicator R on the instrument panel lights
up 369.

162 Self-help, vehicle careExterior lights
Headlamp and other lamp lens are made
of plastic. Do not use any abrasive or
caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper,
and do not clean them dry.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be cleaned
with the same cleaner as used to clean the
body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do
not use any other agent. Avoid solvents
and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
Interior and upholstery
Clean the vehicle interior, including the
instrument panel fascia, using interior
cleaner.
The instrument panel is only to be cleaned
with a soft, damp cloth.
Clean the fabric upholstery with a vacuum
cleaner and brush. Remove stains with an
upholstery cleaner.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or
interior cleaner. Windows and windscreen wiper blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather
together with window cleaner and insect
remover.
When cleaning the rear window, make sure
the heating element inside the window is
not damaged.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a sharp-
edged ice scraper. Press the scraper firmly
against the glass so that no dirt can get
under it and scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a soft
cloth and window cleaner.
Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory
using a high quality lock cylinder grease.
Use de-icing agent only where absolutely
necessary, as this removes grease and
impairs lock function. After using de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop. Engine compartment
Clean painted surfaces in the engine
compartment like any other painted
surface.
For best results, wash and wax the engine
compartment before and after winter.
Before washing the engine, cover the
alternator and brake fluid reservoir with
plastic sheeting.
When washing the engine with a steam-jet
cleaner, do not direct the steam jet at
components of the Anti-lock Braking
System 3, the automatic air conditioning
system 3 or the belt drive and its
components.
After an engine wash, have all engine room
components preserved thoroughly by a
workshop using protective wax.
Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners.
Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open Velcro
fasteners on clothing could damage
seat upholstery.

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Index
CCapacities .............................................. 195
Car Pass .................................................... 20
Caravan/trailer towing .................. 106, 125
Care ........................................................ 160
Catalytic converter ............... 114, 118, 129
Central locking system ...................... 23, 24
Centre console lighting ........................... 88
Changeover inhibitor ............................. 114
Changing the remote control battery .... 24
Changing tyre/wheel type ..................... 121
Changing wheels ................................... 137
Child restraint system .............................. 53
Child safety locks ..................................... 27
Cigarette lighter ....................................... 61
Clock ......................................................... 72
Clutch operation ............................ 105, 107
CO
2 emissions ........................................ 186
Coin holder ............................................... 65
Cold start ................................................ 107
Contrast .................................................... 81
Control indicator
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........ 119
Airbag ................................................... 59
Engine electronics .............................. 116
Exhaust ............................................... 115
Immobiliser ........................................... 21
Control indicators .............................. 12, 66
Belt tensioners ...................................... 50
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 70
Coolant ................................................... 177Coolant level .......................................... 178
Coolant temperature display ................. 73
Coolant thermometer .............................. 73
Correcting time ........................................ 80
Coupling socket load ............................ 126
Courtesy lamp ......................................... 88
Courtesy lamps
Bulb replacement ...................... 158, 159
DDashboard, see Instrument panel ........... 9
Data .................................................. 20, 182
Date .......................................................... 77
Daytime running lights ............................ 84
Decommissioning .................................. 181
Demisting and defrosting
Windows ............................................... 96
With the air conditioning system ........ 98
Diesel fuel filter ...................................... 177
Diesel fuel system .................................. 128
Diesel particle filter ............37, 68, 107, 116
Dimensions ............................................. 196
Dipped beam ............................................. 7
Bulb replacement ...................... 151, 155
Display .............................................. 76, 100
Display instruments ................................. 71
Display mode ........................................... 82
Door locks ........................................ 20, 162
Driving abroad .............................. 110, 164
Headlamps ........................................... 89
Driving hints ........................................... 106
EEasytronic ................................................ 15
Driving programmes ......................... 102
Fault ................................................... 104
Interruption of power supply ............ 105
Kickdown ............................................ 103
Selector lever ....................................... 15
Winter programme ............................ 103
Economical driving ................................ 108
Electric power steering .................... 70, 106
Towing ................................................ 131
Electric windows ...................................... 36
Electrical system .................... 145, 180, 195
Electronic components .......................... 180
Electronic immobiliser ............................. 21
Ellipsoidal headlamp system ................ 155
Engine code ........................................... 184
Engine control indicator ....................... 116
Engine oil ....................................... 172, 175
Additives ............................................ 172
Topping up ........................................ 172
Viscosity ............................................. 172
Engine oil consumption ........ 106, 175, 184
Engine oil level ....................................... 175
Engine speed ......................................... 107
Engine wash ................................... 162, 163
Environmental protection ..................... 160
EPS .................................................... 70, 106
Exhaust control indicator ..................... 115
Exhaust gases ........................................ 116
Exhaust system ...................................... 106
Exterior mirrors ........................ 5, 34, 35, 37

200 IndexFFan ............................................................ 94
Fault .......................................................... 37
Filling station
Capacities ........................................... 195
Engine oil level ................................... 175
Fuel ............................................. 110, 184
Opening the bonnet .......................... 128
Tyre pressure ...................................... 191
Vehicle data ............................... 182, 183
Windscreen washer system ............... 180
First-aid kit ............................................. 133
Flat tyre .................................................. 142
Fog lamps ................................................ 86
Bulb replacement ............................... 156
Fog tail lamp ............................................ 86
Bulb replacement ............................... 157
Foot brake ...................................... 118, 120
Front passenger airbag .......................... 56
Fuel ................................................. 110, 184
Fuel consumption ......... 108, 110, 185, 186
Fuel filter ................................................. 177
Fuel gauge ......................................... 73, 74
Fuel level ................................................... 73
Fuel selection button ............................. 113
Fuel system, diesel ................................. 128
Fuse remover ......................................... 145
Fuses ....................................................... 145
GGas type
H gas .......................................... 110, 188
L gas ................................................... 110
Gears ................................................ 15, 105
Generator, see Alternator ....................... 69
Genuine Opel Parts and Accessories ... 174
Glasses compartment ............................. 63
Glove compartment ................................ 63
Graphical information display ............... 76
Gross vehicle weight .............................. 189
Gross vehicle weight rating .................. 189HHalogen headlamp system .................. 151
Hand brake ................................ 16, 17, 120
Hazard warning lamps ........................... 86
Head restraints .................................. 40, 41
Headlamp flash ....................................... 85
Headlamp range adjustment ................. 87
Headlamp switch ................................ 6, 84
Headlamp washer system ........ 13, 83, 180
Headlamps ................................................ 6
Daytime running lights ........................ 84
Driving abroad ..................................... 89
Fog lamps ............................................ 86
Reversing lamps .................................. 85
Warning device .................................... 82
Headlights
Changing bulbs ......................... 151, 155
Heated exterior mirrors ............... 14, 35, 37Heated front seats .................................. 40
Heated rear window ......................... 14, 37
Heating .............................................. 92, 95
Seats ..................................................... 40
With the air conditioning system ....... 92
Height adjustment
Seat belts ............................................. 52
Steering wheel ........................................6
High pressure jet cleaner ...................... 163
Horn .......................................................... 13
IIdentification plate ........................ 182, 183
Idling ...................................................... 105
Ignition logic ............................................ 82
Ignition switch .......................................... 16
Ignition system .............................. 174, 180
Immobiliser .............................................. 21
Information display ................................. 76
Infotainment system ......................... 76, 90
Instrument illumination ........................... 87
Bulb replacement .............................. 159
Instrument panel ........................................9
Instruments .............................. 9, 66, 71, 72
Interior mirror ....................................... 6, 35
Interruption of power supply
Easytronic ........................................... 105
Electric windows .................................. 37JJack ................................................ 136, 139
Jump leads ............................................. 129