tow OPEL COMBO D 2018 Owner's Guide

172Vehicle care4. Switch on electrical consumers(e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Release the cap by carefully lifting
with a screwdriver. To prevent
damage, it is recommended to place
a cloth between the screwdriver and
the frame.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 159.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
Caution
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering
the vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Note
If neutral cannot be selected on
vehicles with manual transmission
automated (MTA), the vehicle must
only be towed with the drive wheels
raised off the ground.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.

Vehicle care173To prevent the entry of exhaust gases
from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation 3 108 and close the
windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and replace the cap.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
side of the cap. Release the cap by
carefully levering the screwdriver. To
prevent damage it is recommended to place a cloth between the screwdriver
and the frame.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 159.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap.
Appearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock
function. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing. Restrictions for
filmed or matt painted body parts or
decor tapes, see "Polishing and
waxing".
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.

Vehicle care175For 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.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using a soft cloth and
window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.
Glass panel
Never clean with solvents or abrasive agents, fuels, aggressive media (e.g.
paint cleaner, acetone-containing
solutions etc.), acidic or highly
alkaline media or abrasive pads. Do
not apply wax or polishing agents to
the glass panel.Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage Rectify minor paintwork damage with
a touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Natural gas system
Do not direct the steam jet or high-
pressure jet towards natural gas
system components. It is particularly
important to protect the natural gas tank and the pressure valves on the
vehicle underbody and the bulkhead
in the engine compartment.
These components must not be
treated using chemical cleaners or
preservatives.
Have components of the natural gas
system cleaned by a workshop
authorised to carry out maintenance
of natural gas vehicles.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.

197Chimes......................................... 96
Cigarette lighter ........................... 76
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............107
Clock....................................... 73, 91
CNG.............................. 78, 136, 190
Collision damage repair ..............193
Control indicators.......................... 80
Control of the vehicle .................114
Controls ........................................ 71
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant and antifreeze ...............178
Cruise control ...................... 91, 131
Cupholders .................................. 62
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Date .............................................. 91
Daytime running lights ..........91, 101
Declaration of conformity ............192
Diesel particle filter ...............87, 121
Distance to next service ...............91
Door open .................................... 91
Doors ...................................... 26, 28
Drain fuel filter ............................. 90
Driver assistance systems ..........131
Driver Information Centre .............91
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 139
Driving hints ................................ 114E
Eco mode (E).............................. 125
Electric adjustment ......................30
Electrical system......................... 155
Electronic climate control system 109
Electronic driving programmes ..125
Electronic Stability Control ..86, 130
Electronic Stability Control (ESC). 86
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......142
Engine compartment fuse box ...156
Engine coolant ........................... 145
Engine coolant temperature ........87
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 79
Engine data ............................... 183
Engine exhaust .......................... 121
Engine identification ...................181
Engine oil ...........144, 178, 182, 190
Engine oil pressure ......................88
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) 130
Event data recorders ..................194
Exit lighting ................................ 106
Extendable load compartment cover ................................... 64, 68
Exterior care .............................. 173
Exterior light ................................. 90
Exterior lighting ....................13, 100
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30F
Fault ........................................... 126
Fixed air vents ........................... 112
Fog light ....................................... 91
Fog lights ................................... 151
Folding front passenger seat ........38
Folding mirrors ............................. 31
Folding seats .......................... 41, 42
Front airbag system .....................52
Front fog lights ........................... 102
Front passenger seat Folding ...................................... 38
Table position ............................ 38
Front seats.................................... 36
Front storage ................................ 62
Front turn signal light ..................149
Fuel............................................. 135
Fuel consumption .........................91
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 138
Fuel cut-off system .........82, 97, 116
Fuel for diesel engines ..............135
Fuel for natural gas operation ...136
Fuel for petrol engines ...............135
Fuel gauge ................................... 78
Fuel selector ................................ 78
Fuel system messages .........97, 116
Fuel tank ..................................... 190
Fuses ......................................... 155

200T
Tachometer ................................. 77
Tailgate ......................................... 28
Tail lights ................................... 151
Technical data ............................ 183
Temperature ................................. 91
Third row seats ............................ 42
Three-point seat belt .................... 46
Toll road stickers .......................... 32
Tools .......................................... 159
Top-Tether .................................... 55
Towing ................................ 139, 172
Towing another vehicle .............173
Towing the vehicle .....................172
Traction Control system ............. 129
Trailer coupling ........................... 139
Trailer towing ............................. 139
Transmission ......................... 17, 85
Transmission display ...........80, 123
Tread depth ............................... 163
Trip computer ......................... 91, 97
Trip odometer .............................. 77
Turn and lane-change signals ...102
Turn signal ................................... 83
Tyre chains ................................ 164
Tyre designations ......................160
Tyre pressure ............................ 160
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 88, 161Tyre pressures ........................... 191
Tyre repair kit ............................. 164
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 86, 132
Underseat storage .......................63
Unit of measurement ....................91
Upholstery .................................. 176
USB port ....................................... 75
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 147
Vehicle checks............................ 143
Vehicle data ................................ 182
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 194
Vehicle dimensions .................... 188
Vehicle Identification Number ....180
Vehicle jack ................................ 159
Vehicle security ............................ 29
Vehicle shutdown ...........82, 97, 116
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 142
Vehicle tools ............................... 159
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 187
Ventilation ................................... 107
Volume ......................................... 91W
Warning chime.............................. 91
Warning chimes ........................... 96
Warning lights ............................... 77
Washer and wiper systems .........15
Washer fluid ............................... 146
Wheel changing .........................166
Wheel covers ............................. 163
Wheels and tyres .......................160
Windows ....................................... 32
Windscreen................................... 32 Windscreen stickers .....................32
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........72
Winter tyres ............................... 160
Wiper blade replacement ..........148