OPEL COMBO E 2019.1 Owner's Guide

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.

Keys, doors and windows21Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 21
Keys .......................................... 21
Radio remote control .................22
Electronic key system ................23
Central locking system ..............25
Automatic locking ......................28
Child locks ................................. 28
Doors ........................................... 30
Sliding door ............................... 30
Rear doors ................................. 31
Load compartment ....................32
Vehicle security ............................ 35
Anti-theft locking system ...........35
Anti-theft alarm system ..............35
Immobiliser ................................ 37
Exterior mirrors ............................ 38
Convex shape ........................... 38
Electric adjustment ....................38
Folding mirrors .......................... 38
Heated mirrors ........................... 39
Interior mirrors ............................. 39
Manual anti-dazzle ....................39
Automatic anti-dazzle ................40Child surveillance mirror ............40
Rear view display ......................40
Windows ...................................... 41
Windscreen ............................... 41
Power windows ......................... 41
Rear windows ............................ 43
Heated rear window ..................43
Heated windscreen ....................44
Sun visors .................................. 44
Roller blinds ............................... 44
Roof ............................................. 45
Glass panel ............................... 45Keys, locks
KeysCaution
Do not attach heavy or bulky items to the ignition key.
Replacement keys
The key number is specified on a
detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 247.
Central locking 3 25.
Starting the engine 3 148.
Radio remote control 3 22.
Electronic key 3 23.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel nuts is specified on
a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.
Wheel changing 3 239.

22Keys, doors and windowsKey with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Radio remote controlDepending on the version, the radio
remote control enables a operation of
the following functions:
● central locking system 3 25
● anti-theft locking system 3 35
● anti-theft alarm system 3 35
● tailgate unlocking 3 25
● power windows 3 41
● mirrors folding 3 38
● vehicle locator lighting 3 131
● peripheral lighting 3 131
The remote control has a range of up
to several metres, but may also be
much less due to external influences. The hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Replacing battery in radio remote
control
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.

Keys, doors and windows23
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
1. Remove the back cover from the remote control.
2. Extract the flat battery from its location.
3. Replace battery with a battery ofthe same type. Pay attention to
the installation position.
4. Clip the back cover in place.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, the cause may be one of the
following:
● Fault in radio remote control.● Electronic key is out of reception range.
● The battery voltage is too low.
● Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequentintervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Manual unlocking 3 25.Electronic key system

24Keys, doors and windowsDepending on the version, the
electronic key system enables a
keyless operation of the following
functions:
● central locking system 3 25
● tailgate unlocking
● ignition switching on and starting the engine 3 148
● headlight activation
The electronic key simply needs to be on the driver's person.
Additionally, the electronic key
includes the functionality of the radio
remote control 3 22.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Replacing battery in electronic
key
Replace the battery as soon as the
system no longer operates properly
or the range is reduced.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
1. Remove the cover.
2. Extract the flat battery from its location.
3. Replace battery with a battery ofthe same type. Pay attention to
the installation position.
4. Clip the cover in place.
Fault
If the central locking cannot be
operated or the engine cannot be
started, the cause may be one of the
following:
● Fault in electronic key.
● Electronic key is out of reception range.
● The battery voltage is too low. ● Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
To rectify the cause of the fault,
change the position of the electronic
key.
Manual unlocking 3 25.

Keys, doors and windows25Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks and opens the respective
door.
Note
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Note
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control the doors are locked
automatically if no door has been
opened. A precondition is that the
setting is activated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 118.
Selective unlocking of cabin and load compartment
Selective unlocking allows you to
unlock either the doors of the cabin
and the fuel filler flap or the load
compartment, i.e., sliding doors, rear
door / tailgate. Selective unlocking
has to be configured.Graphic Info Display: Switch on
ignition. Press * more than 2
seconds. An audible signal is given
and a message is displayed in the
Graphic Info Display.
Colour Info Display: Select the
relevant setting in the Vehicle
personalisation.
Vehicle personalisation 3 118.
Remote control operation Unlocking
Press O.
Unlocking mode can be set. Two
settings are selectable:
● All doors and load compartment will be unlocked by pressing O.
● Only the driver's door and the passenger door will be unlocked
by pressing O.
Unlocking the load compartment
Press * or press O two times to
unlock the load compartment only,
i.e., sliding doors and rear doors or
tailgate.
Locking
Close doors and the load
compartment.

26Keys, doors and windowsPress N.
If the driver's door is not closed properly, the central locking system
will not work.
Confirmation
Operation of the central locking
system is confirmed by the hazard
warning flashers. A precondition is
that the setting is activated in the
vehicle personalisation 3 118.
Electronic key system operation
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx. one metre of the relevant door side.
Unlocking
Pass a hand behind the door handle
of one of the front doors or the rear
door to unlock the vehicle or press the middle tailgate button.
Keep the hand behind the door
handle or keep the tailgate button
pressed to open the windows.
Unlocking mode can be set in the
vehicle personalisation menu in the
Info Display. Two settings are
selectable:
● All doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap will be unlocked by
passing a hand behind one of the front door handles or the handle
of the rear door. If the vehicle is
equipped with a tailgate, press
the tailgate button.
● Only the front doors and the fuel filler flap will be unlocked bypassing a hand behind one of
front door handles.
Vehicle personalisation 3 118.
Unlocking the load compartment
Only the load compartment, i.e., the
rear door or the tailgate, will be
unlocked by passing a hand behind
the rear door handle or pressing the
tailgate button.
Locking

Keys, doors and windows27Press with a finger or thumb on one
of the door handles (at the markings)
or press the tailgate button.
All doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap will be locked.
The system locks if any door has
been opened and all doors are now
closed.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the electronic key remains in
the vehicle or the ignition is not off,
locking will not be permitted.
If there have been two or more
electronic keys in the vehicle and the
ignition was on once, the doors will be locked even if just one electronic key
is taken out of the vehicle.
Confirmation
Operation of central locking system is
confirmed by the hazard warning
flashers.
Central locking button
Locks or unlocks all doors and the
load compartment from inside the
passenger compartment. If thevehicle is equipped with electronic
key system, the fuel filler flap is locked or unlocked, too.
Press Q to lock. The LED in the button
illuminates.
Press Q again to unlock. The LED in
the button extinguishes.
If one of the doors is not closed,
pressing Q does not work.
If the load compartment is open, only
the doors of the cabin are locked.
Operation with the key in case of
a central locking system fault
In case of a fault, e.g. vehicle battery
or remote control / electronic key
battery is discharged, the driver's
door can be locked or unlocked with
the mechanical key.
Manual unlocking
Electronic key: press and hold the
latch to extract the integral key.
Manually unlock the driver's door by
inserting and turning the key in the
lock cylinder.
The other doors can be opened by
pulling the interior handle.

28Keys, doors and windowsBy switching on the ignition, the anti-
theft locking system is deactivated.
Manual locking
Manually lock the doors, tailgate and
fuel filler flap by inserting and turning the key in the lock cylinder of the
driver's door.
Automatic locking Automatic locking after driving off
This system allows automatic locking of the doors and the tailgate as soon
as the speed of the vehicle exceeds
10 km/h.
If one of the doors or the tailgate is open, the automatic central locking
does not take place. This is signalled
by the sound of the locks rebounding, accompanied by illumination of h in
the instrument cluster, an audible signal and the display of an alert
message.
This function can be activated or
deactivated at any time. With the
ignition on, press Q until an audible
signal starts and a corresponding message is displayed.
The state of the system stays in
memory when switching off the
ignition.
Automatic relock after unlocking
This feature automatically locks all
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap a short time after unlocking
with the remote control or electronic
key, provided no door has been
opened.
Child locks9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.