power steering OPEL COMBO E 2019.75 Manual user

Driving and operating209Driving 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.
During trailer towing do not exceed a
speed of 80 km/h. A maximum speed
of 100 km/h is only appropriate if an
oscillation damper is used and the
permissible gross trailer weight does
not exceed the vehicle’s curb weight.
For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers, the use of an
oscillation damper is strongly
recommended.
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 3 266.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 12%.
The permissible trailer load applies
up to the specified incline and at 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 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
3 259.
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.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load is specified on the
towing equipment identification plate
and in the vehicle documents.
Always aim for the maximum vertical
coupling load, especially in the case
of heavy trailers. The vertical coupling load should never fall below 25 kg.
Rear axle load When the trailer is coupled and the
towing vehicle fully loaded, the
permissible rear axle load (see
identification plate or vehicle
documents) may be exceeded by
60 kg , the gross vehicle weight rating
must not be exceeded. If the

212Driving and operating1. Connect the trailer plug to thesocket and fasten the breakaway
stopping cable to the eye on the
carrier.
2. Attach the trailer.
Type C
1. Remove the safety splint.
2. Pull the lever and open the towing
ring.
3. Attach the trailer, close the towing
ring and fix the splint.
4. Connect the trailer plug to the socket and attach the breakaway
stopping cable to the eye on the
carrier.
Trailer stability assist If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle / trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking
ceases. While system is working keep
steering wheel as still as possible.
Trailer stability assist is a function of
the Electronic Stability Control 3 166.

Vehicle care231Remove the cover by pulling at the
top left, then at the right side.No.Circuit1Inductive charging, clutch
switch, selective ride control,
power steering, diesel exhaust
system, interior mirror4Horn6Windscreen washer7Power outlet rear10Door lockNo.Circuit12Diagnostic connector, power
supply transformer13Head-up display, climate
control, Infotainment system14Anti-theft alarm system, tele‐
matic unit15Automatic transmission, instru‐
ment cluster, climate control16Starter, power supply trans‐
former17Instrument cluster19Trailer socket, steering wheel
controls21Anti-theft system, power button22Rear view camera, rain and light sensor23Seat belt reminder, special
vehicle control module, start-
stop, trailer socketNo.Circuit24Parking assist, Infotainment
system, rear view camera, side
blind spot camera25Airbag26Steering angle sensor27Parking heater29Infotainment system31-32Power outlet34Parking assist, interior mirror35Diagnostic connector, headlight
range adjustment, heated wind‐ screen, climate control36Interior lights, USB port

281Overload indicator................89, 106
Overrun cut-off ........................... 150
P Panoramic view system ..............196
Parking ................................ 21, 153
Parking assist ............................ 186
Parking brake ..................... 106, 163
Parking heater ............................ 141
Parking lights ............................. 129
Particulate filter ........................... 154
Passenger side camera ..............196
Performing work ........................215
Peripheral lighting .......................132
Power button .............................. 147
Power outlets ............................... 96
Power windows ............................ 42
Preheating ................................. 107
Puncture ..................................... 241
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 276
Radio remote control ...................23
Rain sensor ................................ 109
REACH ....................................... 272
Reading lights ............................ 130
Rear doors ................................... 32
Rear fog light .............109, 129, 225
Rear view camera ...................... 199
Rear view display .................41, 116Rear windows .............................. 44
Rear window wiper and washer ..95
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 257, 261
Refuelling ................................... 207
Registered trademarks ...............272
Removing seats ............................ 54
Reversing lights .........................129
Ride control systems ..................166
Roadside assistance ..................122
Roller blinds ................................. 45
Roof .............................................. 46
Roof load ...................................... 88
Roof rack ..................................... 87
S
Safety net .................................... 82
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 49 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................103
Seat belts ..................................... 57
Seat folding .................................. 50
Seat heating ................................. 52
Seat position ................................ 48
Second row seats ........................53
Selective catalytic reduction .......155
Selective ride control ..................168
Selector lever.............................. 158
Service ............................... 144, 254
Service display .......................... 102Service information ....................254
Service vehicle soon .................. 105
Side airbag system ......................63
Side blind spot alert ............110, 194
Sidelights .................................... 124
Side turn lights ........................... 228
Sliding door .................................. 31
Sliding side door ........................... 31
SOS ............................................ 122
Spare wheel ............................... 241
Speed limiter....................... 110, 173
Speedometer ............................. 100
Starting and operating ................146
Starting off ................................... 19
Starting the engine ....................148
Steering ...................................... 146
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 92
Steering wheel controls ...............92
Stop engine ................................ 105
Stop-start system........................ 150
Storage ......................................... 72
Storage compartments .................72
Sunvisor lights ........................... 131
Sun visors .................................... 45
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................. 105
T Tachometer ............................... 101
Tailgate ......................................... 33