gear OPEL COMBO E 2019.1 Owner's Manual

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

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.

40Keys, doors and windowsAutomatic anti-dazzle
Dazzle from following vehicles is
automatically reduced, when driving
in the dark.
Child surveillance mirror
A child surveillance mirror allows to
observe the rear seats. The mirror can be adjusted.
Rear view display
The rear view display shows standard
rear view. This view is displayed by
default when a forward gear is
selected.

Storage87Mounting points are located at the
bottom of the roof railing.
Fasten the roof rack according to the
installation instructions delivered with
the roof rack.
Vehicles without roof railing
To fasten a roof rack, unscrew the
caps in the roof strips. Insert the
mounting provisions, as instructed, in the retainer.
Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests. Make
sure that the backrests are
securely engaged. If objects can
be stacked, heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
● Prevent sliding of loose objects by securing them with straps
attached to the lashing eyes
3 80.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the rear luggage cover or the
instrument panel, and do not cover the sensor on top of theinstrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector, 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 car.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 257) and the EC kerb
weight.

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 controls93Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 217.
Rear window wiper and washer
Rear window wiper
Turn outer cap to activate the rear
window wiper:
OFF:offINT:intermittent operation
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Vehicle personalisation menu 3 118.
Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
The rear window washer system is
deactivated when the fluid level is
low.
Washer fluid 3 217.
Outside temperature A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
Illustration shows an example.
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.

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.

100Instruments and controlsOdometerThe total recorded distance is
displayed in km.
Driver Information CentreTrip odometer
The recorded distance since the last
reset is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Trip odometer counts up to
9,999 km and then restarts at 0.
Press L for several seconds to reset
trip odometer.
Two trip odometer pages are
selectable in the trip / fuel information menu for different trips 3 110.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.

106Instruments and controls9Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
o illuminates yellow.
Illuminates
Automatic operation is deactivated or faulty. Activate automatic operation
again or have the cause remedied by
a workshop in the event of a fault.
Automatic operation 3 162.
Electric parking brake fault E illuminates yellow.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake has a fault
3 162.
9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
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 control
indicator 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.
Antilock brake system 3 161.
Gear shifting R with the number of a higher gear is
indicated, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
Descent control systemò illuminates or flashes green.Iluminates green
The system is switched on and ready
to operate.
Flashes green
The system is in operation.
Lane keep assist a illuminates green or yellow, or
flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
The system is switched on and ready
to operate.
Illuminates yellow
The system approaches a detected
lane marking without using the turn
light in that direction.
Flashes yellow
The system recognizes that the lane
is departed significantly.
Lane keep assist 3 201.

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.