tow OPEL COMBO 2010 Owner's Guide

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Screw in the towing eye anticlockwise as far
as it will go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope 3 – or better still a tow
rod3 – to the eye.
The towing eye is only to be used for
towing and not for vehicle recovery. Switch on ignition to release steering
column lock and to permit operation of
brake lamps, horn and windscreen wipers.
Manual transmission in neutral; manual
transmission automated 3 in N. When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to brake
and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes from
the towing vehicle, switch on the air
recirculation 3 and close the windows.
Contact a workshop for assistance.
If the automatic clutch has been manually
disengaged on a vehicle with manual
transmission automated 3 towing is not
permitted 3105. In this case, contact a
workshop for assistance immediately.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
clockwise and refit the cover.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can damage
the vehicle.

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Towing another vehicle
Attach a tow rope 3 – or better still a tow
rod3 – to the rear towing eye on the right
side of the vehicle underbody, but never to
the rear axle.
The towing eye is only to be used for
towing and not for vehicle recovery.
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Warning triangle
¨ 3
and first-aid
kit (cushion)
+ 3

Combo
The warning triangle and first-aid kit
(cushion) are stowed in a compartment in
the side panel trim on the left-hand side.
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Release flap by pressing retaining lugs.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can damage the
vehicle.

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7. Place the replaced wheel in the spare
wheel holder with the outside of the
wheel facing upwards.
If a full specification wheel is stowed, do
not fit the spacer ring between the
wheel and the vehicle underbody.
8. Lift the spare wheel holder, insert the
safety cable.
9. Lift the spare wheel holder and engage
in the catch. The open side of the catch
must point towards the rear.
10. Turn the hexagon bolt in the luggage
compartment floor with the wheel bolt
wrench to raise the spare wheel holder
all the way up. General information
Depending on the version, the spare wheel
may be designed for use as a temporary
spare 3. The temporary spare is
designated by a sticker on the rim. Follow
the instructions on this page and on 3125,
3191.
On vehicles with alloy wheels 3 the spare
wheel may have a steel rim.
Use of a spare wheel together with winter
tyres could alter driving conditions. Have
the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
Use of a spare wheel that is smaller than
the other wheels could alter driving
conditions. In many countries, it is only
permitted as a temporary spare wheel.
Have the defective tyre replaced as soon
as possible. Advice to aid in an emergencywheel 3
zUsing a temporary spare wheel may
change the driving behaviour of the
vehicle, particularly if using winter
tyres3. Replace defective tyre as
quickly as possible, balance wheel
and fit to vehicle.
zFit only one temporary spare wheel.
zDo not drive faster than 80 km/h.
zTake curves slowly.
zDo not use the temporary spare wheel
for a lengthy period.
zReplace temporary spare wheel with full
specification wheel without delay.
zDo not use tyre chains. If tyre chains
must be used when one of the front tyres
has a flat, mount the temporary spare
wheel on the rear axle and transfer one
of the rear wheels to the front axle.
Check the tyre pressure and correct if
necessary 3121, 3191.
zFollow "Notes on temporary spare
wheel" 3125, 3191.

136 Self-help, vehicle careInformation on directional tyres 3
Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the
direction of travel. The rolling direction is
indicated by a symbol (e.g. an arrow) on
the sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
zDriving conditions may be altered. Have
the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
zDo not drive faster than 80 km/h.
zDrive especially carefully in wet and
snowy weather.
Further information on directional tyres
3121.
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Jack
£
3 and vehicle tools
3
The jack and the vehicle tools have been
specially developed for your vehicle and
must only be used on that vehicle. Only use
jack for changing wheels.
Combo
The jack and the vehicle tools are located
in a stowage compartment in the side
panel trim on the right-hand side.
Release the flap by pressing the retaining
lugs. See Figure.
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The jack is secured in place by a wing
screw. The vehicle tools are secured to the
jack 3 with rubber bands.

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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.

142 Self-help, vehicle careTyre repair kit
3
Minor damage to the tyre tread or sidewall
can be repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove the foreign body from the
tyre.
T y r e d a m a g e e x c e e d i n g 4 m m o r t ha t i s o n
the rim cannot be repaired with the tyre
repair kit.
Important information 3145.
In the event of a flat tyre:
zSwitch on the hazard warning flashers,
apply the hand brake, engage first gear
or reverse.
zSet up the warning triangle correctly.
Warning triangle 3133.On the Combo, the tyre repair kit is located
behind a cover on the left in the side trim of
the luggage compartment. On the Combo
Van, it is located in a compartment behind
the driver’s seat.
To open the cover 3, press to release the
retaining lugs.
1. Remove bag containing tyre repair kit
from compartment. Carefully remove
parts from bag.
2. Remove the compressor.
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3. Remove the electrical connection
cable and air hose from the stowage
compartments on the underside of the
compressor.
9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
Do not use the temporary spare wheel
for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be affected.

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If the prescribed tyre pressure is not
reached within 10 minutes, remove the
tyre repair kit. Move the vehicle by one
tyre rotation. Attach the tyre repair kit
again and continue the filling
procedure for 10 minutes. If the
prescribed tyre pressure is still not
reached, the tyre is too damaged to
repair. Contact a workshop. Drain excess tyre pressure with the
button over the pressure indicator.
Do not run the compressor for more
than 10 minutes - see "Important
information" 3145.
15. Detach the tyre repair kit. Screw the
filler hose to the free connection on the
sealant bottle. This prevents sealant
leakage. Stow the tyre repair kit in the
luggage compartment.
16. Wipe away any sealant spill with a
cloth.
17. Collapse the warning triangle and stow
it in the luggage compartment or
stowage compartment 3133.
18. Take the supplied sticker indicating
maximum permitted speed and affix
it in the driver’s field of view.
19. Continue driving immediately to allow
the sealant to distribute evenly
throughout the tyre. Stop after approx.
10 km (no more than 10 minutes) and
check tyre pressure. Screw the
compressor air hose directly onto the
tyre valve (see Fig. 15798 T).
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If tyre pressure is more than 1.3 bar,
adjust to the prescribed value. Repeat
the procedure until there is no more
pressure loss.
If the tyre pressure has dropped below
1.3 bar, the vehicle must not be used.
Contact a workshop for assistance.
20. Stow the tyre repair kit 3142.

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Fuses and the most important
circuits they protectSome circuits may be protected by several
fuses.
The figures on pages 147, 148 depict
the fuse boxes of vehicles with engine
Z13DTJ
1). Fuse boxes of other engines
are depicted on pages 149, 150.
Picture no:
1)Sales designation
3184.
No. Circuit
1
Central control unit
2
Engine control unit
No. Circuit
3
Instruments, information display,
light switch, horn, hazard warning
lamps, electronic immobiliser
4
Towing equipment, number plate
lampsNo. Circuit
5
Electric window (left)
6
–
7
–
8
Starter
9
Fuel injection system, fuel pump,
stationary heater
10
Horn
11
Central control unit
12
Information display, infotainment
system
13
Anti-theft alarm system
14
Exterior mirrors
15
Windscreen washer system
16
Courtesy lamp
17
Central control unit
18
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Number plate lamps 1. Unscrew both screws. Remove lamp
insert.
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2. Press bulb slightly towards spring clip
and remove.
3. Insert new bulb.
4. Insert lamp insert and secure using a
screwdriver.
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Courtesy lamps Front courtesy lamp
1. Prise lamp out of recess using a
screwdriver.

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2. Press bulb slightly towards spring clip
and remove.
3. Insert new bulb.
4. Insert lamp in opening and engage in
position.
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Front courtesy lamp with reading lamps3
1. Disengage and remove lens at the
position located in the illustration using a
screwdriver.
2. Remove bulb from socket.
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3. Insert new bulb.
4. Mount lens and engage in position.