trailer OPEL COMBO 2017 Manual user

Instruments and controls81If 9 illuminates together with I
3 87; stop engine immediately and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
In the event of the failure of control
indicator v for airbags and belt
tensioners 3 81, 9 will illuminate.
9 also illuminates if the fuel cut-off
switch is triggered. Consult a
workshop.
Fuel cut-off system 3 95, Vehicle
shutdown 3 113.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message may
also be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre 3 89.
Turn signal 2 or 3 flashes green.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse, failure of turn signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 145, Fuses
3 151.Turn signals 3 100.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder for front seats
X for driver's seat and/or front
passenger seat illuminates or flashes
red.
Illuminates
When the ignition has been switched on, control indicator X illuminates
briefly if driver's seat belt and/or front
passenger seat belt is not fastened. A warning chime also sounds for a few
seconds.
Flashes
During driving X will flash and a
warning chime will sound for
90 seconds until the front seat belts are fastened.
Three-point seat belts 3 45.9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Note
The volume of the warning chime
can also be adjusted via the Driver
Information Centre 3 89.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. four seconds.
If it does not illuminate, does not go
out after four seconds or illuminates
whilst driving, there is a fault in the
airbag system. Seek the assistance
of a workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.

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.

Driving and operating135Trailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Vehicles with natural gas engine may
require special towing equipment.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye.
If this is the case use the coupling ball bar for towing. Always keep the
coupling ball bar in the vehicle.
Driving characteristics and towing tips
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do so if a stabiliser, which acts on the
coupling ball, is being used to reduce
snaking movements.For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers with a permitted
gross vehicle weight of more than
1300 kg the use of a stabiliser is
strongly recommended when driving
above 80 km/h.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 185.
Trailer towing
Trailer loads The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12%.
The permitted trailer load applies up
to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sea
level. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air
becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross
train weight also decreases by 10%
for every 1000 metres of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than 8%, e.g. motorways).
The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 175.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.

136Driving and operatingThe maximum permissible vertical
coupling load (60 kg) is specified on
the towing equipment identification
plate and in the vehicle documents.
Always aim for the maximum load,
especially in the case of heavy
trailers. The vertical coupling load
should never fall below 25 kg.
Rear axle load The permissible axle loads (see
identification plate or vehicle
documents) must not be exceeded.

192Tail lights ................................... 147
Technical data ............................ 178
Temperature ................................. 89
Third row seats ............................ 42
Three-point seat belt .................... 45
Tools .......................................... 154
Top-tether fastening eyes ............58
Towing ................................ 135, 167
Towing another vehicle .............168
Towing the vehicle .....................167
Traction Control system ............. 125
Trailer coupling ........................... 135
Trailer towing ............................. 135
Transmission ......................... 17, 83
Transmission display ...........78, 119
Tread depth ............................... 158
Trip computer ......................... 89, 95
Trip odometer .............................. 75
Turn and lane-change signals ...100
Turn signal ................................... 81
Tyre chains ................................ 159
Tyre designations ......................155
Tyre pressure ............................ 156
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 86, 157
Tyre pressures ........................... 185
Tyre repair kit ............................. 159U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 84, 129
Underseat storage .......................61
Unit of measurement ....................89
Upholstery .................................. 171
USB port ....................................... 73
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 143
Vehicle checks............................ 139
Vehicle data ................................ 177
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 186
Vehicle dimensions .................... 183
Vehicle Identification Number ....175
Vehicle jack ................................ 154
Vehicle security ............................ 29
Vehicle shutdown ...........80, 95, 113
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 138
Vehicle tools ............................... 154
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 182
Ventilation ................................... 105
Volume ......................................... 89
W
Warning chime.............................. 89
Warning chimes ........................... 94
Warning lights ............................... 75Washer and wiper systems .........15
Washer fluid ............................... 142
Wheel changing .........................162
Wheel covers ............................. 159
Wheels and tyres .......................155
Windows ....................................... 31
Windscreen................................... 31 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........70
Winter tyres ............................... 155
Wiper blade replacement ..........144