clutch OPEL COMBO E 2019.1 Manual user

18In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
To engage reverse on 6-speed
transmission, depress the clutch
pedal, pull the ring under the selector
lever and move the selector lever
quite to the left and front.
Manual transmission 3 160.
Automatic transmissionP:park position, front wheels are
locked, engage only when the
vehicle is stationary and the
parking brake is appliedR:reverse gear, engage only when
the vehicle is stationaryN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode
Automatic transmission 3 157.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 232 and
condition 3 265
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 215
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 38,
seats 3 47 and seat belts
3 57
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet

In brief19Starting the engineIgnition switch
● turn key to position 1
● move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
● manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal
● automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selectorlever to P or N
● do not operate accelerator pedal ● turn key to position 2 and release
after engine has been started
Diesel engine starts after control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
Starting the engine 3 148.Start power button
● manual transmission: operate
clutch and brake pedal
● automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selectorlever to P or N
● do not operate accelerator pedal
● press Start/Stop button
● release button after starting procedure begins

20In briefStop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, an Autostop is activated.
An Autostop is indicated by control
indicator D.
Manual transmission: to restart the
engine, depress the clutch pedal
again. Control indicator D
extinguishes.
Automatic transmission: to restart the
engine, release the brake pedal.
Control indicator D extinguishes.
Stop-start system 3 149.
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 the parking brake.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P. On an uphill
slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position
P . Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Switch off the engine.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch or switch off
ignition on vehicles with power
button. Turn the steering wheel until the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
● Lock the vehicle with e on the
radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 35.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 214.
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 21.
Laying-up the vehicle for a long
period of time 3 213.

Instruments and controls89Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 90
Steering wheel adjustment ........90
Steering wheel controls .............90
Heated steering wheel ...............90
Horn ........................................... 91
Windscreen wiper and washer ..91
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 93
Outside temperature ..................93
Clock ......................................... 94
Power outlets ............................. 94
Inductive charging .....................95
Cigarette lighter ......................... 96
Ashtrays .................................... 97
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 97
Instrument cluster ......................97
Speedometer ............................. 99
Odometer ................................ 100
Trip odometer .......................... 100
Tachometer ............................. 100
Fuel gauge .............................. 101
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 101Engine oil level monitor...........101
Service display ........................ 102
Control indicators ....................102
Turn lights ................................ 103
Seat belt reminder ...................103
Airbag and belt tensioners .......103
Airbag deactivation ..................104
Charging system .....................104
Malfunction indicator light ........104
Service vehicle soon ...............105
Stop engine ............................. 105
System check .......................... 105
Brake and clutch system .........105
Parking brake .......................... 105
Electric parking brake ..............105
Electric parking brake fault ......106
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...106
Gear shifting ............................ 106
Descent control system ...........106
Lane keep assist .....................106
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........107
Engine coolant temperature ....107
Preheating ............................... 107
Exhaust filter ............................ 107
AdBlue ..................................... 107
Deflation detection system ......108
Engine oil pressure ..................108
Low fuel ................................... 108
Autostop .................................. 108Exterior light............................ 109
High beam ............................... 109
Low beam ................................ 109
High beam assist .....................109
LED headlights ........................ 109
Front fog lights ......................... 109
Rear fog light ........................... 109
Rain sensor ............................. 109
Cruise control .......................... 109
Adaptive cruise control ............109
Vehicle detected ahead ...........109
Side blind spot alert .................110
Active emergency braking .......110
Speed limiter ........................... 110
Door open ................................ 110
Displays ..................................... 110
Driver Information Centre ........110
Info Display .............................. 113
Head-up display ......................114
Rear view display ....................116
Vehicle messages ......................117
Warning chimes .......................117
Battery voltage ........................ 117
Vehicle personalisation ..............118

Instruments and controls99OverviewOTurn signal 3 103XSeat belt reminder 3 103vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 103VAirbag deactivation 3 104pCharging system 3 104ZMalfunction indicator light
3 104HService vehicle soon 3 105YStop engine 3 105JSystem check 3 105RBrake and clutch system
3 105m , oParking brake 3 105
Electric parking brake 3 105uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 106RGear shifting 3 106LLane keep assist 3 106bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 107!Preheating 3 107%Exhaust filter 3 107YAdBlue 3 107wDeflation detection system
3 108IEngine oil pressure 3 108Y oLow fuel 3 108W oEngine coolant temperature
high 3 107DAutostop 3 1088Exterior light 3 1099Low beam 3 109CHigh beam 3 109fHigh beam assist 3 109òDescent control system
3 106>Fog light 3 109øRear fog light 3 109 3 182hDoor open 3 110
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.

Instruments and controls105Flashes 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.
Service vehicle soon
H illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
May illuminate together with other
control indicators and a
corresponding message in the Driver
Information Centre.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Stop engine
Y illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.Illuminates together with other controlindicators, accompanied by a warning
chime and a corresponding message in the Driver Information Centre.
Stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
System check
J illuminates yellow or red.
Illuminates yellow
A minor engine fault has been
detected.
Illuminates red
A major engine fault has been
detected.
Stop engine as soon as possible and seek the assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Parking brake
m illuminates red.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 162.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 162.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not applied
automatically. The application or the
release is faulty.

108Instruments and controlsAdBlue 3 154.
Deflation detection system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss in one or more wheels. Stop immediately and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system. Consult a workshop.
Deflation detection system 3 233.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and / or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is
stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Keep engine turned off and let the
vehicle be towed to a workshop.
Low fuel o illuminates yellow.
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Refuelling 3 206.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 219.
Autostop D illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates green
Engine is in an Autostop.
Flashes green
Autostop is temporarily unavailable,
or Autostop mode is invoked
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 149.

146Driving and operating0:ignition off: some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, provided the ignition was
on previously1:ignition on power mode: ignition
is on, diesel engine is preheating, control indicators illuminate and
most electrical functions are
operable2:engine start: release key after
engine has been started
Steering wheel lock
Remove key from ignition switch and
turn steering wheel until it engages.
9 Danger
Never remove the key from
ignition switch during driving as
this will cause steering wheel lock.
Power button
The electronic key must be inside the
vehicle.
Engine start
Operate the clutch pedal (manual
transmission), the brake pedal and
press Start/Stop .Ignition on power mode without
starting the engine
Press Start/Stop without operating
clutch or brake pedal. Control
indicators illuminate and most
electrical functions are operable.Engine and ignition off
Press Start/Stop briefly in each mode
or when engine is running and vehicle
is stationary. Some functions remain
active until driver's door is opened,
provided the ignition was on
previously.Emergency shut off during driving
Press Start/Stop for about three
seconds 3 148. Steering wheel locks
as soon as vehicle is stationary.
Steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock activates
automatically when:
● The vehicle is stationary.
● The ignition has been switched off.
To release steering wheel lock, open
and close driver's door and switch the ignition on power mode or start the
engine directly.

Driving and operating1479Warning
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the vehicle must not be towed,
tow-started or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.
Operation on vehicles with
electronic key system in case of
failure
If either the electronic key fails or the
battery of the electronic key is weak,
a message may be displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Hold the electronic key with buttons
outside at the marking on the steering column cover as shown in the
illustration.
Operate the clutch pedal (manual
transmission), the brake pedal and
press Start/Stop .
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Replace the
electronic key battery as soon as
possible 3 23.
For unlocking or locking the doors,
see fault in radio remote control unit
or electronic key system 3 25.
Power saving mode
This mode deactivates electrical
consumers to avoid excessive
discharging of the vehicle battery.
These consumers, such as the
infotainment system, windscreen
wipers, low beam headlights,
courtesy light, etc. can be used for a
total maximum time of about
40 minutes after ignition is switched
off.Changing into power saving
mode
When power saving mode is
activated, a message appears in the
Driver Information Centre indicating
Power saving mode .
An active telephone call using the
hands-free option will be maintained
for around 10 minutes longer.
Deactivating power saving mode
Power saving mode is deactivated
automatically when the engine is
restarted. Run the engine for a
sufficient charge:
● for less than 10 minutes to use the consumers for approx.
5 minutes
● for more than 10 minutes to use the consumers for up to approx.
30 minutes

148Driving and operatingStarting the engine
Vehicles with ignition switch
Turn key to position 1 to release the
steering wheel lock.
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever
to P or N.
Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Diesel engines: wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes.
Turn key briefly to position 2 and
release after engine has been
started.
Manual transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by depressing the clutch pedal
3 149.
Automatic transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by releasing the brake pedal 3 149.
Vehicles with power button● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
● Automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press Start/Stop button.
● Release button after starting procedure begins. Diesel engine
starts after control indicator ! for
preheating extinguishes.
● Before restarting or to switch off the engine when vehicle is
stationary, press Start/Stop once
more briefly.
To start the engine during an
Autostop:
● Manual transmission: during an Autostop, the engine can be
started by depressing the clutch
pedal 3 149.
● Automatic transmission: during an Autostop, the engine can be
started by releasing the brake
pedal 3 149.