warning light OPEL COMBO 2010 User Guide

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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.
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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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Turn signal lamps
Control indicator flashes green.
The control indicator flashes if a turn signal
or the hazard warning flashers are
activated.
Rapid flashing: lamp or associated fuse
has failed.
Replacing bulbs 3151. Fuses 3145.
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Main beam
Control indicator lights up blue.
It is illuminated when main beam is on and
during headlamp flash 385.
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Preheating3, diesel particle filter 3
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow
Illuminated
Preheating activated. Only activates when
outside temperatures are low.
Flashes

(in vehicles with diesel particle filter)
Control indicator ! flashes if the filter
requires cleaning and previous driving
conditions did not permit automatic
cleaning. Continue driving and if possible
do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
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The control indicator ! goes off as soon
as the self-cleaning operation is complete.
Diesel particle filter 3116.T
Winter programme of the manual
transmission automated3
Symbol is lit in the transmission display if
the Winter programme is activated 3103.

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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.
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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.

74 Instruments
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Natural gas fuel gauge 3
The display indicates tank pressure or
petrol level, depending on operating
mode.Display:
1/1 - Tank pressure approx. 200 bar
3/4 - Tank pressure approx. 150 bar
1/2 - Tank pressure approx. 100 bar
1/4 - Tank pressure approx. 50 bar
In order to achieve the maximum range in
natural gas operation, we recommend that
you make use of the entire reserve area. Petrol operation:
Display:
1/1 - Tank content approx. 14 litres
When the petrol level is getting low, the
engine may sputter when taking curves.
Refuel immediately if control indicator Y
begins to flash!
Never allow the petrol tank to run dry!On vehicles with auxiliary heating 3,
regularly check the petrol level as it
consumes petrol even during natural gas
operation.
Fuel selector switch 3113.
Natural gas operation:
Pointer in left
warning zone
orY illuminated= Reserve level.
Pointer in left
warning zone
orY flashing= Lower reserve area;
vehicle shifts
automatically into
petrol operation
after a slight delay
3113.

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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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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Fog lamps
> 3

The fog lamps can only be switched on if
both the ignition and lights are on.
Operated with the > button.
Fog tail lamp
r
The fog tail lamp can only be switched on
if both the ignition and dipped beam/
parking lamps are on.
Operated with the r button.
The fog tail lamp of the vehicle is
deactivated when towing a caravan/
trailer.
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Hazard warning lamps Operated with the ¨ button.
To make the button easier to find, the red
surface is illuminated when the ignition
switched on. When the button is pressed,
its control indicator flashes in time with the
hazard warning lamps.

120 Driving and operationSelf testing
When the engine is started and the vehicle
starts off, the system performs a self-check,
which may be audible.
Fault
Have cause of fault remedied by a
workshop. The system’s integrated self
diagnostics allow faults to be quickly
remedied.
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Hand brake Always apply handbrake firmly without
operating the release button, and apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill or uphill
slope.
To release the hand brake pull the lever up
slightly, press the ratchet knob, and fully
lower the lever.
In order to reduce the hand brake
operational forces, depress the foot brake
at the same time.
Brake assist When the brake pedal is rapidly and
forcefully depressed, the vehicle is
automatically braked with maximum brake
force amplification in order to obtain the
shortest possible braking distance during
full-on braking (brake assist).
Maintain steady pressure on the brake
pedal for as long as full-on braking is to
continue. When the brake pedal is
released, the maximum brake force
amplification is taken away.
9 Warning
If there is a fault in the ABS, the wheels
may be liable to lock due to braking that
is heavier than normal. The advantages
of ABS are no longer available. During
hard braking, the vehicle can no longer
be steered and may swerve.

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Self-help, vehicle care
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Combo van
The jack and the vehicle tools are secured
behind the driver’s seat.
The jack is secured in place by a wing
screw. The vehicle tools are secured to the
jack with rubber bands.
Changing wheels There may be a tyre repair kit instead of a
spare wheel 3142.
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
zPark the vehicle on a level, firm and non-
skid surface. The front wheels must be in
the straight-ahead position.
zSwitch on the hazard warning flashers,
apply the hand brake, engage first gear
or reverse.
zSet up the warning triangle correctly.
Warning triangle 3133.
zRemove the spare wheel from beneath
the vehicle floor 3134.
zNever change more than one wheel at
once. zUse the jack only to change wheels.
zIf the ground on which the vehicle is
standing is soft, a solid board (max. 1 cm
thick) should be placed under the jack.
zBlock the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be changed by placing wedge
blocks or equivalent in front and behind
the wheel.
zNo people or animals may be in the
vehicle when it is jacked up.
zNever crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
zDo not start the vehicle when it is raised
on the jack.
zBefore screwing in the wheel bolts, clean
them and lightly coat the taper of each
wheel bolt with commercially available
grease.

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Self-help, vehicle care
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7. Screw in the wheel bolts. Push the wheel
bolt wrench 3 on as far as possible and
tighten the wheel bolts slightly.
On some versions, the wheel trim must
be positioned before the wheel bolts
are tightened.
8. Lower vehicle. 9. Push the wheel bolt wrench 3 on as far
as possible and tighten crosswise.
Tightening torque is 110 Nm.
Alloy wheels 3: put hub cap on and
engage, inserting pin on rear of hub
cap into relevant hole in wheel.
Alloy wheels with anti-theft lock3: Put
hub cap on. Insert and tighten anti-
theft lock3.
10. Before refitting the wheel trim, clean the
wheel around the retaining clips. Valve
symbol 3 on back of wheel trim must
point towards valve on wheel.
Align and engage hub cap or wheel
trim 3 and wheel bolt caps 3.11. Stow the replaced wheel, tools and
warning triangle 3133, 3136.
12. Check the tyre pressure of the newly
mounted wheel.
13. Have the wheel bolt tightening torque
(110 Nm) checked.
14. Replace the faulty tyre on the wheel
that was removed.