parking brake OPEL COMBO 2017 Manual user

In brief19Parking9Warning
● 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.
● 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.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear
before switching off the ignition. Turn the front wheels towardsthe kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Turn the ignition key to position
0 and remove it from the
ignition switch. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
● Lock the vehicle with e on the
remote control.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 139.
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 20.
Laying the vehicle up for a long period
of time 3 138.

66StorageNote
Roof racks are not permitted on high
roof variants (H2).
Vehicle dimensions 3 183.Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be evenlydistributed and placed as far
forward as possible. If objects
can be stacked, the heavier
objects should be placed at the
bottom.
● Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes
3 64.
● Secure loose objects in load compartment to prevent themfrom sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrestsof the rear seats must not be tiltedforwards or folded down.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the extendable load compartment
cover 3 62 or the instrument
panel, and do not cover the
sensor on top of the instrument
panel 3 107.● The load must not obstruct the
operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 175) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter
the data for your vehicle in the
weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),

68Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 69
Steering wheel adjustment ........69
Steering wheel controls .............69
Horn ........................................... 69
Windscreen wiper/washer .........70
Rear window wiper/washer .......70
Headlamp washer .....................71
Outside temperature ..................71
Clock ......................................... 71
Power outlets ............................. 73
Cigarette lighter ......................... 74
Ashtrays .................................... 74
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 75
Instrument cluster ......................75
Speedometer ............................. 75
Odometer .................................. 75
Trip odometer ............................ 75
Tachometer ............................... 75
Fuel gauge ................................ 76
Fuel selector .............................. 76
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 77
Service display .......................... 77Transmission display .................78
Control indicators ......................78
Generic warning ........................80
Turn signal ................................. 81
Seat belt reminder .....................81
Airbag and belt tensioners .........81
Airbag deactivation ....................82
Charging system .......................82
Malfunction indicator light ..........82
Brake system ............................. 83
Brake pad wear ......................... 83
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....83
Transmission ............................. 83
Gear shifting .............................. 84
Hill start assist ........................... 84
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........84
Electronic Stability Control ........84
Engine coolant temperature ......85
Preheating ................................. 85
Diesel particle filter ....................85
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 86
Engine oil pressure ....................86
Change engine oil .....................87
Low engine oil level ...................87
Low fuel ..................................... 87
Drain fuel filter ........................... 88
Immobiliser ................................ 88
Stop-start system ......................88
Exterior light .............................. 88High beam................................. 88
Fog light ..................................... 89
Rear fog light ............................. 89
Cruise control ............................ 89
Door open .................................. 89
Information displays .....................89
Driver Information Centre ..........89
Vehicle messages ........................94
Warning chimes .........................94
Fuel system messages ..............95
Trip computer ............................... 95

80Instruments and controlsControl indicator in the roof
console
Airbag deactivation 3 52, 3 82.
Overview
9Generic warning 3 80OTurn signal 3 81XSeat belt reminder 3 81vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 81*Airbag deactivation 3 82pCharging system 3 82ZMalfunction indicator light
3 82RBrake system 3 83FBrake pad wear 3 83uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 83sTransmission 3 83[ ÒGear shifting 3 84ZHill start assist 3 84rUltrasonic parking assist
3 84RElectronic Stability Control
3 84$Engine coolant temperature
3 85!Preheating 3 85%Diesel particle filter 3 85wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 86IEngine oil pressure 3 86,
Change engine oil 3 87SLow engine oil level 3 87$Low fuel 3 87UDrain fuel filter 3 88dImmobiliser 3 88ÆStop-start system 3 888Exterior light 3 88µExterior light failure 3 88CHigh beam 3 88>Fog light 3 89øRear fog light 3 89mCruise control 3 89(Door open 3 89
Generic warning
9 illuminates yellow.
Depending on model variant, control
indicator 9 may illuminate
independently or in conjunction with
Æ 3 88, t 3 88, Z 3 84 or r
3 84.

Instruments and controls83Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Depending on version, a warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre 3 89.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 124. A warning chime will
sound if a certain speed is exceeded
with the parking brake applied.
Illuminates when the parking brake is
released if the brake fluid level is too
low 3 142.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates if the brake vacuum servo
fails; the brake pedal becomes stiff
when pressed. The brake system
remains operational however,
assistance will be reduced. The
steering may also require
considerably more effort when
turning.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. Brake fluid level insuff. , may also
be displayed in the Driver Information Centre 3 89.
Brake pad wear
F illuminates yellow.
The front brake pads are worn, seek
the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message, e.g. Check brake pads , may also be
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 89.Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the
ignition is switched on. The system is ready for operation when the controlindicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not
extinguish after a few seconds, or if it
illuminates while driving, there is a
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
If u illuminates together with R,
there is a fault in the braking system. Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. ABS unavailable , may also be
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 89. Seek the assistance of
a workshop immediately.
Antilock brake system 3 123.
Transmission
s illuminates red.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on.

94Instruments and controlsPassenger bag or Passenger airbag
(Passenger front and side airbags
activation/deactivation)
Activate the front passenger airbags
if an adult is occupying the front
passenger seat. Deactivate airbags
when a child restraint system is
installed on this seat.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system on a seat
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person on a seat with deactivated
front passenger airbag.
After accessing this menu option,
activate or deactivate the airbags
( Bag Pass On or Bag Pass Off ) and
confirm; a confirmation message
appears in the display. Select YES (to
confirm changes) or No (to cancel
changes).
Airbag deactivation 3 52.
Day lights or Daytime running lights
Activate the daytime running lights to
increase visibility of the vehicle during
daylight (set to On). Deactivate when
not required (set to Off).
Daytime running lights 3 99.
Exit Menu
Select this menu option to exit the
settings menu.Vehicle messages
Warning chimesOnly one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
When starting the engine or whilst driving
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with the parking brake applied.
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If a fault is detected in the parking
assist.
● If a door, the bonnet or the tailgate is not fully closed when
starting-off.
● If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds a set limit.
● If the stop-start system cannot restart the engine automatically.

Driving and operating111Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 111
Control of the vehicle ...............111
Steering ................................... 111
Starting and operating ...............112
New vehicle running-in ............112
Ignition switch positions ...........112
Starting the engine ..................112
Vehicle shutdown ....................113
Overrun cut-off ........................ 114
Stop-start system ....................114
Parking .................................... 116
Engine exhaust .......................... 117
Diesel particle filter ..................117
Catalytic converter ...................118
Manual transmission ..................118
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 119
Transmission display ...............119
Starting the engine ..................119
Selector lever .......................... 120
Manual mode ........................... 121
Electronic driving programmes 122
Fault ........................................ 122Brakes........................................ 123
Antilock brake system .............123
Parking brake .......................... 124
Brake assist ............................. 124
Hill start assist ......................... 125
Ride control systems .................125
Traction Control system ..........125
Electronic Stability Control ......126
Driver assistance systems .........127
Cruise control .......................... 127
Parking assist .......................... 129
Fuel ............................................ 131
Fuel for petrol engines .............131
Fuel for diesel engines ............131
Fuel for natural gas operation . 131
Refuelling ................................ 132
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 134
Trailer hitch ................................ 135
General information .................135
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 135
Trailer towing ........................... 135Driving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running (except during Autostop)
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others. All
systems function during an Autostop,
but there will be a controlled reduction in power steering assist and vehicle
speed is reduced.
Stop-start system 3 114.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.
Steering If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.

116Driving and operatingRestarting the engine
Manual transmission
The selector lever must be in neutral
to enable an automatic restart.
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
Manual transmission automated
If the lever is in position N, select
another gear, otherwise release the
brake pedal or move the lever to +, –
or R to enable an automatic restart.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop
during the restart may be noticeable.
Restarting the engine with the key When one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will need to be restarted
manually using the key.
● the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door
is opened
● three minutes have elapsed since the engine was switched offIn this event, control indicator ^
flashes in the Driver Information
Centre in conjunction with a warning
chime. Depending on version, a
corresponding message may also be
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 89.
Fault
If control indicator Æ illuminates in the
instrument cluster, there is a fault in
the stop-start system 3 88.
Depending on version, 9 will
illuminate as an alternative if control
indicator Æ is not present. A
corresponding warning message,
e.g. Start&Stop unavailable , may also
be displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 89.
Generic warning 9 3 80.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.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.
● 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.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear
before switching off the ignition. Turn the front wheels towardsthe kerb.

Driving and operating121Move the selector lever towards A/M
to engage automatic mode; the
transmission shifts to other gears
automatically, dependent on driving conditions.
To engage manual mode, move the selector lever towards A/M. The
current gear will appear in the
transmission display.
Stopping the vehicle
In automatic or manual mode,
first gear is engaged and the clutch is
released when the vehicle is stopped. In R, reverse gear remains engaged.
When the vehicle is at a standstill, if
the engine is running and a forward or
reverse gear is engaged, a warning
chime will sound and the
transmission automatically shifts to
N in certain situations.
When stopping on gradients, engage
parking brake or depress the brake
pedal. To prevent overheating of the
clutch, an intermittent audible
warning chime may sound as a signal
to depress the brake pedal or apply
the parking brake.Switch off engine if stopping for a
lengthy period, e.g. in traffic jams.
Engine braking
Automatic mode
When driving downhill, the manual
transmission automated does not
shift into higher gears until a fairly
high engine speed has been reached. It shifts down in good time when
braking.
Manual mode
To utilise the engine braking effect,
select a lower gear in good time when
driving downhill.
Rocking the vehicle
Rocking the vehicle is only
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud, snow or a hole. Move the
selector lever between R and A/M (or
between + and -) in a repeat pattern,
while applying light pressure to the
accelerator pedal. Do not race the
engine and avoid sudden
acceleration.Parking
Apply the parking brake. The most
recently engaged gear (see
transmission display) remains
engaged.Caution
Do not leave the vehicle with the
transmission in position N.
When the ignition is switched on, a
warning chime will sound when the
vehicle is parked if the transmission is still in N.
When the ignition is switched off, the transmission no longer responds to
movement of the selector lever.
Manual mode If engine speed is too low, the
transmission automatically shifts to a
lower gear.
In manual mode, no automatic
shifting to a higher gear takes place
at high engine revolutions. If engine

122Driving and operatingspeed is too high, the transmission
only switches to a higher gear via
kickdown 3 122.
When gearshifting is recommended
to improve fuel economy, control indicator [ or Ò illuminates in the
Driver Information Centre 3 84.
Electronic driving programmes
Eco mode E
When automatic mode is engaged,
the Eco mode can be selected to
reduce fuel consumption.
Eco mode selects the most suitable gear depending on the speed of the
vehicle, the engine speed and the
intensity with which the accelerator is pressed.
Activation
Press E on the selector lever housing.
Control indicator E is shown in the
transmission display to indicate
activation.
Deactivation
Eco mode is switched off by:
● pressing E again
● switching to manual mode
In order to protect the transmission at extremely high clutch temperatures,
an intermittent audible warning chime
may sound. In such cases, depress
the brake pedal, select N and apply
the parking brake to allow the clutch
to cool down.
Kickdown If the accelerator pedal is pressed
past the pressure point, the
transmission shifts to a lower geardepending on engine speed. Full
engine power is available for
acceleration.
If engine speed is too high the
transmission switches to a higher
gear, even in manual mode. Without
kickdown this automatic shift is not
effected in manual mode.
Fault
In the event of a fault, control indicator s is shown in the transmission
display.
Continued driving is possible,
provided the vehicle is driven with
care and anticipation. A warning