tow OPEL COMBO E 2019.75 Manual user

Vehicle care247
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.
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.
Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 183, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Never tow a vehicle equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) with the
front or rear tyres on the road. If
you tow a vehicle equipped with
AWD while the front or rear tyres
are rolling on the road, the drive
system in the vehicle could be
severely damaged. When towing
vehicles equipped with AWD, all
four tyres must not be in contact
with the road.
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.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 80 km/h nor further than 100 km. In all other cases
and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the flange into the
recess and fix cap by pushing.

248Vehicle careTowing another vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver, for example, to prevent paint damage. Insert the screwdriverin the slot at the lower part of the cap.
Release the cap carefully.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 232.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – 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 with the upper flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.

Vehicle care251For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above 60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Interior care Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use aweak soap solution.Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water
or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could
damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
Floor mats9 Warning
If a floor mat has the wrong size or
is not properly installed, it can
interfere with the accelerator pedal
and/or brake pedal, what can
cause unintended acceleration
and/or increased stopping
distance which can cause a crash and injury.
Use the following guidelines for
proper floor mat usage.
● The original equipped floor mats were designed for your vehicle.
Have damaged floor mats only

279Climate control systems.............133
Clock............................................. 96
Colour Info Display .....................118
Control indicators........................ 103
Control of the vehicle .................146
Controls ........................................ 92
Convex shape .............................. 39
Coolant and antifreeze ...............257
Cornering lights .......................... 127
Cruise control ....................109, 170
Cupholders .................................. 72
Curtain airbag system .................. 64
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............127
Declaration of conformity ............269
DEF ............................................ 155
Deflation detection system .........108
Descent control system .....107, 167
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................155
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......220
Door open .................................. 110
Doors ................................ 31, 32, 33
Driver alert .................................. 204
Driver assistance systems ..........170
Driver Information Centre ...........111
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 209
Driving hints ................................ 146E
Eco mode ................................... 160
Electric adjustment ......................39
Electrical system......................... 229
Electric parking brake. 106, 162, 163
Electric parking brake fault .........106
Electronic climate control system 137
Electronic driving programmes ..160
Electronic key system ...................24
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..107, 166
Emergency call ........................... 122
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......215
Engine compartment fuse box ...230
Engine coolant ........................... 217
Engine coolant temperature ......107
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 101
Engine data ............................... 263
Engine exhaust .......................... 154
Engine identification ...................260
Engine oil ................... 216, 257, 261
Engine oil level monitor ..............102
Engine oil pressure ....................108
Entry lighting .............................. 131
Event data recorders ..................273
Exhaust filter ....................... 107, 154
Exit lighting ................................ 131
Exterior care .............................. 249
Exterior light ............................... 109Exterior lighting ....................14, 124
Exterior mirrors ............................. 39
F Fault ........................................... 160
First aid ......................................... 87
First aid kit ................................... 87
Fixed air vents ........................... 144
Floor mats................................... 251
Folding front passenger seat ........50
Folding mirrors ............................. 39
Folding seats .......................... 53, 54
Footwell storage ........................... 76
Forward collision alert................. 181
Front airbag system .....................63
Front fog lights ...........109, 128, 224
Front passenger seat Table position ............................ 50
Front pedestrian protection ........185
Front seats.................................... 48
Front storage ................................ 73
Front turn lights .......................... 225
Fuel............................................. 206
Fuel for diesel engines ..............206
Fuel for petrol engines ...............206
Fuel gauge ................................. 101
Fuses ......................................... 229
G Gauges ....................................... 100
Gear selection ........................... 158

282Tail lights ................................... 225
Third row seats ............................ 54
Three-point seat belt .................... 58
Tools .......................................... 232
Tow bar....................................... 208 Towing ................................ 208, 246
Towing another vehicle .............248
Towing equipment .....................210
Towing the vehicle .....................246
Trailer coupling ........................... 208
Trailer stability assist .................212
Trailer towing ............................. 209
Transmission ............................... 19
Transmission display .................158
Tread depth ............................... 235
Trip odometer ............................ 100
Turn lights .......................... 103, 128
Tyre chains ................................ 237
Tyre deflation detection system . 234
Tyre designations ......................233
Tyre pressure ............................ 233
Tyre pressures ........................... 267
Tyre repair kit ............................. 237
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 186
Underseat storage .......................75
Upholstery .................................. 251
USB port ....................................... 96
Using this manual ..........................3V
Valet mode ................................. 113
Vehicle battery ........................... 218
Vehicle checks............................ 215
Vehicle data ................................ 261
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 273
Vehicle detected ahead ..............110
Vehicle dimensions .................... 265
Vehicle identification number ....259
Vehicle jack ................................ 232
Vehicle locator lighting ...............132
Vehicle messages .....................117
Vehicle personalisation .............118
Vehicle security ............................ 36
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 214
Vehicle tools ............................... 232
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Ventilation ................................... 141
W
Warning chimes .........................117
Warning lights ............................. 100
Warning triangle .......................... 87
Washer and wiper systems .........15
Washer fluid ............................... 218
Wheel changing .........................240
Wheel covers ............................. 236
Wheels and tyres .......................233Windows....................................... 42
Windscreen................................... 42
Windscreen wiper and washer ....93
Winter tyres ............................... 233
Wiper blade replacement ..........221