instrument panel OPEL COMBO E 2020 User Guide
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Instruments and controls115Touch required menu display icon or
a function with the finger.
Confirm a required function or
selection by touching.
Touch r on the display to exit a
menu without changing a setting.
For further information, see
Infotainment manual.Speech recognition
Description see Infotainment manual.
Vehicle personalisation 3 118.
Head-up display The head-up display displays driver
information concerning the
instrument cluster onto a foldable
projection plane on the driver's side.
The information appears as an image
projected from a lense in the
instrument panel onto the projection
plane directly ahead in driver's view.
The image appears focused out
toward the front of the vehicle.Head-up display shows:
● vehicle speed
● speed limits detected by the speed sign recognition
● set speed of speed limiter
● set speed of cruise control
● forward collision alert
● navigation information.Switching on
Press e to switch on the head-up
display.
Adjust position of head-up display
image
Press ä or å to centre the image. It
can only be adjusted up and down,
not side to side.
9 Warning
If the head-up display image is too
bright or too high in your field of
view, it may obstruct your view
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116Instruments and controlswhen it is dark outside. Be sure tokeep the head-up display imagedim and placed low in your field of view.
Adjust brightness
The head-up display image will
automatically dim and brighten to
compensate for outside lighting.
Brightness can also be adjusted
manually as needed:
Press e to brighten the display. Press
æ to dim the display.
The image can temporarily illuminate
depending on angel and position of
sunlight.
Switching off
Press æ and hold to turn the head-up
display off.
Language Preferred language can be set invehicle personalisation menu 3 118.
Units
Units can be changed in vehicle
personalisation menu 3 118.
Care of head-up display
Clean the screen of the head-up
display with a soft cloth sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe the lens gently,
then dry it.
System limitations Head-up display may not operate
properly when:
● The lens in the instrument panel is covered by objects or not
clean.
● Display brightness is too dim or bright.
● Image is not adjusted to the proper height.
● The driver wears polarized sunglasses.
If the head-up image is not correct for
other reasons, contact a workshop.Rear view display
The rear view display is located at the position of the interior mirror.
It provides the following views: ● standard rear view 3 41
● close rear view 3 199
● passenger side view 3 195
Switching on
Press m and confirm the message
with p.
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124LightingLightingExterior lighting.......................... 124
Light switch .............................. 124
Automatic light control .............125
High beam ............................... 125
High beam assist .....................125
Headlight flash ......................... 126
Headlight range adjustment ....127
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 127
Daytime running lights .............127
Hazard warning flashers ..........127
Turn lights ................................ 128
Front fog lights ......................... 128
Rear fog light ........................... 128
Parking lights ........................... 129
Reversing lights .......................129
Misted light covers ...................129
Interior lighting ........................... 129
Instrument panel illumination control ..................................... 129
Interior lights ............................ 130
Reading lights .......................... 130
Sunvisor lights ......................... 130
Lighting features ........................131
Centre console lighting ............131Entry lighting ............................ 131
Exit lighting .............................. 131
Vehicle locator lighting ............132
Peripheral lighting ....................132
Battery discharge protection ....132Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
AUTO:automatic light control
switches automatically
between daytime running
light and headlight8:sidelights9:headlights
When switching on the ignition,
automatic light control is active.
Control indicator 8 3 109.
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Lighting129The vehicle rear fog light is
deactivated when towing a trailer or a
plug is connected with the socket,
e.g. when a bicycle carrier is used.
Parking lights
When the vehicle is parked, the
parking lights on one side can be
activated:
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Move indicator lever all the way up
(right parking lights) or down (left
parking lights).
Confirmed by a signal and the
corresponding turn lights control
indicator.
Reversing lights
The reversing light comes on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light housing may
mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help switch on the
headlights.Interior lighting
Instrument panel illumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted when the exterior lights
are on:
● instrument panel illumination
● Info Display
● illuminated switches and operation elements
Turn thumb wheel A and hold until
the desired brightness is obtained.
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Lighting131Lighting features
Centre console lighting A spotlight integrated in the overheadconsole illuminates the centre
console when headlights are
switched off.
The intensity can be adjusted in the
vehicle personalisation 3 118.
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting Some or all of the following lights are
switched on for a short time by
unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control:
● headlights
● tail lights
● interior lights
The number of activated lights
depends on the surrounding light
conditions.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition is switched on.
Starting off 3 19.This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 118.
The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
● illumination of some switches
● Driver Information Centre
Exit lighting The following lights are switched on if
the key is removed from the ignition
switch:
● interior lights
● instrument panel light
They will switch off automatically after
a delay. This function works only in
the dark.
Path lighting Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding
area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.Activating
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Pull the indicator lever.
4. Close the driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed, the
lights switch off after two minutes.
Exit lighting is switched off
immediately if the indicator lever is
pulled while the driver's door is open.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 118.
Info Display 3 113.
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Climate control143Air vents
Adjustable air vents Air vents in the instrument panel
Direct the flow of air by tilting and
swivelling the slats.
To close the vent, swivel the slats
inwards.
Outer air vents in the instrument
panel
Direct the flow of air by tilting and
swivelling the slats.
To close the vent, swivel the slats
outwards.
At least two air vents must be open
while cooling is on.
9 Warning
Do not attach any objects to the
slats of the air vents. Risk of
damage and injury in case of an
accident.
Rear air vents in the centre
console
To activate the distribution of
climatised / heated air via the rear air
vents, press E.
Direct the flow of air by tilting and
swivelling the slats.
Adjust the air flow to select the
desired speed.
x:increase air flowx:decrease air flow
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Driving and operating181Fault
In the event of a fault with the adaptive cruise control, you are alerted by the
illumination of a warning light and the display of a message in the
instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible signal.
The adaptive cruise control may not
operate correctly if traffic signs do not comply with the Vienna Convention
on Road Signs and Signals.
Have the system checked by a dealer
or a qualified workshop.
As a safety measure, do not use the
system if the brake lights are faulty.
Forward collision alert The forward collision alert may help toavoid or reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes.
The forward collision alert uses the
front camera in the windscreen to
detect a preceding vehicle directly
ahead, in your path.If a vehicle directly ahead is
approached too quickly, a warning
chime and alert in the Driver
Information Centre is provided.9 Warning
Forward collision alert is just a
warning system and does not
apply the brakes. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
rapidly, it may not provide you
enough time to avoid a collision.
The driver accepts full
responsibility for the appropriate
following distance based on traffic, weather and visibility conditions.
The complete attention of the
driver is always required while
driving. The driver must always be
ready to take action and apply the
brakes.
Activation
Forward collision alert detects
vehicles and operates automatically
at all speeds between 5 km/h and 85 km/h. The system detects
stationary vehicles if the speed does
not exceed 80 km/h.
Alerting the driver The driver is warned by following
alerts:
● Symbol , illuminates and a
warning message is displayed in
the Driver Information Centre
when the distance to the vehicle
ahead gets to small.
● Symbol , illuminates, a warning
message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre and a
warning chime sounds, when a
collision is imminent and
immediate driver's action is
required.
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Driving and operating195Operation conditions
The following conditions must be
fulfilled for proper operation:
● all vehicles are moving in the same direction and in adjacent
lanes
● the speed of your vehicle is between 12 and 140 km/h
● passing a vehicle with a speed difference of less than 10 km/h
● another vehicle is passing with a speed difference of less than
25 km/h
● the traffic flow is normal
● driving on a straight or slightly curved road
● the vehicle is not pulling a trailer ● the sensors are not covered by mud, ice or snow
● the warning zones in the door mirrors or the detection zones on
front and rear bumper ar not
covered with adhesive labels or
other objectsNo alert will be given in the following
situations:
● in the presence of non-moving objects, e.g. parked vehicles,
barriers, street lamps, road signs
● with vehicles moving in the opposite direction
● driving on a winding road or a sharp corner
● when passing or being passed by
a very long vehicle, e.g. lorry,
coach, which is at the same time
detected at the rear in the blind
spot angle and present in the
driver's forward field of vision
● in very heavy traffic, vehicles detected in front and behind are
confused with a lorry or a
stationary object
● when passing too quickly
Deactivation The system is deactivated in the
vehicle personalisation 3 118. B
extinguishes in the instrument cluster.
Additionally, an acoustic signal
sounds.The state of the system is stored
when switching off the ignition.
The system is automatically
deactivated when towing an
electrically connected trailer.
Due to adverse weather conditions
such as heavy rain, false detections
may occur.
Fault
In the event of a fault, B flashes for a
few moments in the instrument panel,
accompanied by C and a display
message. Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
Passenger side camera
The passenger side camera monitors the side of the vehicle.
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Driving and operating203DeactivationTo deactivate the system, press and
hold Ó. Deactivation of the system is
confirmed by the illuminated LED in
the button. In the Driver Information
Centre solid grey lines are displayed.
Recommended deactivation It is recommended to deactivate the
system in the following situations:
● Road surface in poor condition
● Unfavourable climatic conditions
● Slippery surfaces, e.g., ice
The system is not designed for driving in the following situations:
● Driving on a speed circuit
● Driving with a trailer
● Driving on a rolling stand
● Driving on unstable surfacesFault
In the event of a fault, a and C
appear in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a display message
and a warning chime. Contact a
dealer or a qualified workshop to have the system checked.
System limitations The system performance may be
affected by:
● windscreen not clean or affected by foreign objects, e.g. stickers
● close vehicles ahead
● banked roads
● narrow, winding or hilly roads
● road edges
● sudden lighting changes
● adverse environmental conditions, e.g. heavy rain or
snow
● vehicle modifications, e.g. tyresSwitch off the system if the system is
disturbed by tar marks, shadows,
road cracks, temporary or
construction lane markings, or other
road imperfections.9 Warning
Always keep your attention on the
road and maintain proper vehicle
position within the lane, otherwise
vehicle damage, injury or death
could occur.
Lane keep assist does not
continuously steer the vehicle.
The system may not keep the
vehicle in the lane or give an alert,
even if a lane marking is detected.
The steering of the lane keep
assist may not be sufficient to
avoid a lane departure.
The system may not detect hands-
off driving due to external
influences like road condition and
surface and weather. The driver has full responsibility to control the
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214Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................214
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 214
Vehicle storage ........................215
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....216
Vehicle checks ........................... 216
Performing work ......................216
Bonnet ..................................... 216
Engine oil ................................. 217
Engine coolant ......................... 218
Washer fluid ............................ 219
Brakes ..................................... 219
Brake fluid ............................... 219
Vehicle battery ......................... 219
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....221
Wiper blade replacement ........222
Bulb replacement .......................222
Halogen headlights ..................222
LED headlights ........................ 225
Front fog lights ......................... 225
Front turn lights .......................226
Tail lights ................................. 226
Side turn lights ......................... 229
Number plate light ...................229
Interior lights ............................ 230Electrical system........................230
Fuses ....................................... 230
Engine compartment fuse box . 231
Instrument panel fuse box .......231
Vehicle tools .............................. 233
Tools ........................................ 233
Wheels and tyres .......................234
Winter tyres ............................. 234
Tyre designations ....................234
Tyre pressure .......................... 234
Tyre deflation detection system .................................... 235
Tread depth ............................. 236
Changing tyre and wheel size . 237
Wheel covers ........................... 237
Tyre chains .............................. 238
Tyre repair kit .......................... 238
Wheel changing .......................241
Spare wheel ............................ 242
Jump starting ............................. 246
Towing ....................................... 247
Towing the vehicle ...................247
Towing another vehicle ...........249
Appearance care .......................250
Exterior care ............................ 250
Interior care ............................. 251
Floor mats ............................... 252General Information
Accessories and vehicle modifications
We recommend the use of genuine parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products - even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other
changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may affect driver assistance
systems, may impact fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle and
cause the vehicle to no longer
conform to the operating permit,
impacting the validity of your vehicle
registration.