towing OPEL COMBO E 2019 Manual user

244Vehicle careCaution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 181, 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.
Towing 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 3 228.

Vehicle care245
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.
Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this
has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.

Vehicle care247Ice residues, pollution and continuous
wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.
Glass panel Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media e.g.
paint cleaner, acetone-containing
solutions, acidic or highly alkaline
media or abrasive pads.
Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage Rectify minor paintwork damage with
a touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen / rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For 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 a
weak soap solution.

273Cigarette lighter ........................... 97
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............131
Clock............................................. 94
Control indicators........................ 104
Control of the vehicle .................144
Controls ........................................ 90
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant and antifreeze ...............252
Cornering lights .......................... 125
Cruise control ....................110, 169
Cupholders .................................. 71
Curtain airbag system .................. 63
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............125
Declaration of conformity ............264
DEF ............................................ 153
Deflation detection system .........109
Descent control system .....107, 165
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................153
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......217
Door open .................................. 111
Doors ................................ 30, 31, 33
Driver alert .................................. 201
Driver assistance systems ..........169
Driver Information Centre ...........112Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 205
Driving hints ................................ 144
E Eco mode ................................... 159
Electric adjustment ......................38
Electrical system......................... 225
Electric parking brake. 107, 160, 161
Electric parking brake fault .........107
Electronic climate control system 135
Electronic driving programmes ..158
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..108, 164
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......212
Engine compartment fuse box ...226
Engine coolant ........................... 214
Engine coolant temperature ......108
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 102
Engine data ............................... 259
Engine exhaust .......................... 152
Engine identification ...................255
Engine oil ................... 213, 252, 256
Engine oil level monitor ..............102
Engine oil pressure ....................109
Entry lighting .............................. 129
Event data recorders ..................268
Exhaust filter ....................... 108, 152Exit lighting ................................ 129
Exterior care .............................. 245
Exterior light ............................... 110
Exterior lighting ....................13, 122
Exterior mirrors ............................. 38
F
Fault ........................................... 159
First aid ......................................... 86
First aid kit ................................... 86
Fixed air vents ........................... 141
Folding front passenger seat ........49
Folding mirrors ............................. 39
Folding seats .......................... 52, 53
Footwell storage ........................... 74
Forward collision alert................. 180
Front airbag system .....................62
Front fog lights ...........110, 126, 220
Front passenger seat Table position ............................ 49
Front pedestrian protection ........184
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 72
Front turn lights .......................... 221
Fuel............................................. 202
Fuel for diesel engines ..............202
Fuel for petrol engines ...............202
Fuel gauge ................................. 102
Fuses ......................................... 225

276Tools .......................................... 228
Tow bar....................................... 205
Towing ................................ 205, 243
Towing another vehicle .............244
Towing equipment .....................206
Towing the vehicle .....................243
Trailer coupling ........................... 205
Trailer stability assist .................209
Trailer towing ............................. 206
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display .................156
Tread depth ............................... 232
Trip odometer ............................ 101
Turn lights .......................... 104, 125
Tyre chains ................................ 233
Tyre deflation detection system . 231
Tyre designations ......................230
Tyre pressure ............................ 230
Tyre pressures ........................... 263
Tyre repair kit ............................. 234
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 185
Underseat storage .......................74
Upholstery .................................. 247
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 114
Vehicle battery ........................... 215
Vehicle checks............................ 212Vehicle data ................................ 256
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 268
Vehicle detected ahead ..............111
Vehicle dimensions .................... 262
Vehicle Identification Number ....254
Vehicle jack ................................ 228
Vehicle locator lighting ...............130
Vehicle messages .....................118
Vehicle personalisation .............119
Vehicle security ............................ 35
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 211
Vehicle tools ............................... 228
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 260
Ventilation ................................... 139
W
Warning chimes .........................118
Warning lights ............................. 100
Warning triangle .......................... 86
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 215
Wheel changing .........................237
Wheel covers ............................. 233
Wheels and tyres .......................229
Windows ....................................... 41
Windscreen................................... 41
Windscreen wiper and washer ....91Winter tyres ............................... 229
Wiper blade replacement ..........217