tow OPEL COMBO E 2020 Owner's Manual

In brief17Climate control
Heated rear window
The heating is operated by pressing
e .
Heated rear window 3 44.
Heated windscreen 3 45.
Heated exterior mirrors
Depending on the version, heating is
operated by pressing e or d.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 40.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Heating and ventilation system, air
conditioning system
● Set fan speed x to highest level.
● Set temperature controller n to
warmest level.
● Switch on cooling A/C, if
required.
● Switch on heated rear window e.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.

In brief21Stop-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 3 150.
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 36.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 216.
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 22.
Laying-up the vehicle for a long
period of time 3 215.

Keys, doors and windows31Doors
Sliding door
Opening
After unlocking, pull the outside door
handle and slide the door towards the
rear beyond the point of resistance.
To open from inside push the handle
and slide the door towards the rear
beyond the point of resistance.
Closing To close from outside pull the door
handle and slide the door towards the
front until it locks.
To close from inside push the handle
and slide the door beyond the point of resistance. Then, use the shaped
recess at the top of the door pillar to
slide the door towards the front until it
locks.
Caution
Ensure the sliding side door is fully closed and secure before driving
the vehicle.
Caution
To avoid damage, do not attempt
to operate the sliding side door
when the fuel filler flap is open.
9 Danger
Do not drive with the sliding side
door open or ajar, e.g. when
transporting bulky objects, since
toxic exhaust gases, which cannot be seen or smelled, could enter
the vehicle. This can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
Refuelling 3 207.

Keys, doors and windows33Before closing the doors ensure that
the locking stays are in the 90º
position.9 Warning
Ensure extended opening doors
are secured when fully opened.
Opened doors may slam closed due to the force of the wind!
Always close the right hand door
before the left hand door.
Central locking system 3 26.
Driving with an open load
compartment
In exceptional cases only, it is
possible to drive with the right-hand rear door open, e.g. if long objects
need to be transported. Open the left- hand followed by the right-hand rear
door, then close the left-hand rear door and lock it.9 Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odourless and could be fatal if inhaled.
When driving with an open load
compartment, exhaust gases
could enter the vehicle. Open the
windows.
Note
Do not use the left-hand rear door to
hold objects in place.
If possible, secure objects with
lashing straps attached to lashing
eyes 3 81.
Caution
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed
when driving with an open load compartment.
For further information, refer to
"Loading information" 3 88.
Always comply with local or national regulations.
Load compartment
Tailgate
Opening

54Seats, restraintsfolded with considerable power.
Risk of injury, particularly to
children.
Ensure that nothing is attached to
the rear seats or located on the
seat cushion.9 Warning
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 vehicle.
Unfolding the seats
To fold up, raise the backrests and
guide them into an upright position
until they engage audibly.
The backrests are properly engaged
when the red mark near the release
lever is no longer visible.
9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a
collision.
Third row seats9 Warning
When rear seats or backrests are
being adjusted or folded, keep
hands and feet away from the
moving area.
Never adjust seats while driving as they could move uncontrollably.
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.
9 Warning
When installing the rear seats,
ensure that the seat assembly is
properly located on the anchor
points, the locks are fully engaged, and the backrest is returned to the
correct position.
Failure to do so may result in
personal injury in the event of hard braking or a collision.

Seats, restraints559Warning
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 vehicle.
Depending on version, the load
compartment area can be increased
by folding up or removing the third row
seats.
Folding the seats 1. Push the head restraint downwards and if necessary fold
down the seats of the second row.
Head restraints 3 47
Folding the seats of the second
row 3 53
2. Pull the lever and fold down the
backrest onto the seat cushion.
3. Pull the handle and tilt the entire seat forwards.
4. Secure the folded seat in theupright position by attaching the
strap to one of the pillars of the
head restraint in front of the folded seat.
Unfolding the seats 1. Ensure that the seat belts do not obstruct the unfolding
manoeuvre.
2. Remove the strap and lower the seat assembly to the floor,
ensuring the rear support is
located on the anchor point and
securely latched into position.
3. Raise the backrest and adjust the
head restraint.

Seats, restraints61geschützt ist, da dies den TOD oder
SCHWERE VERLETZUNGEN DES
KINDES zur Folge haben kann.
FR: NE JAMAIS utiliser un siège
d'enfant orienté vers l'arrière sur un
siège protégé par un COUSSIN
GONFLABLE ACTIF placé devant lui,
sous peine d'infliger des
BLESSURES GRAVES, voire
MORTELLES à l'ENFANT.
ES: NUNCA utilice un sistema de
retención infantil orientado hacia
atrás en un asiento protegido por un
AIRBAG FRONTAL ACTIVO. Peligro de MUERTE o LESIONES GRAVES
para el NIÑO.
RU: ЗАПРЕЩАЕТСЯ
устанавливать детское
удерживающее устройство лицом
назад на сиденье автомобиля,
оборудованном фронтальной
подушкой безопасности, если
ПОДУШКА НЕ ОТКЛЮЧЕНА! Это
может привести к СМЕРТИ или
СЕРЬЕЗНЫМ ТРАВМАМ
РЕБЕНКА.NL: Gebruik NOOIT een achterwaarts
gericht kinderzitje op een stoel met
een ACTIEVE AIRBAG ervoor, om
DODELIJK of ERNSTIG LETSEL van het KIND te voorkomen.
DA: Brug ALDRIG en bagudvendt
autostol på et forsæde med AKTIV
AIRBAG, BARNET kan komme i
LIVSFARE eller komme ALVORLIGT
TIL SKADE.
SV: Använd ALDRIG en bakåtvänd
barnstol på ett säte som skyddas med en framförvarande AKTIV AIRBAG.
DÖDSFALL eller ALLVARLIGA
SKADOR kan drabba BARNET.
FI: ÄLÄ KOSKAAN sijoita taaksepäin
suunnattua lasten turvaistuinta
istuimelle, jonka edessä on
AKTIIVINEN TURVATYYNY, LAPSI
VOI KUOLLA tai VAMMAUTUA
VAKAVASTI.
NO: Bakovervendt
barnesikringsutstyr må ALDRI brukes
på et sete med AKTIV
KOLLISJONSPUTE foran, da det kan føre til at BARNET utsettes for
LIVSFARE og fare for ALVORLIGE
SKADER.PT: NUNCA use um sistema de
retenção para crianças voltado para
trás num banco protegido com um
AIRBAG ACTIVO na frente do
mesmo, poderá ocorrer a PERDA DE
VIDA ou FERIMENTOS GRAVES na
CRIANÇA.
IT: Non usare mai un sistema di
sicurezza per bambini rivolto
all'indietro su un sedile protetto da AIRBAG ATTIVO di fronte ad esso:
pericolo di MORTE o LESIONI
GRAVI per il BAMBINO!
EL: ΠΟΤΕ μη χρησιμοποιείτε παιδικό
κάθισμα ασφαλείας με φορά προς τα
πίσω σε κάθισμα που προστατεύεται
από μετωπικό ΕΝΕΡΓΟ ΑΕΡΟΣΑΚΟ, διότι το παιδί μπορεί να υποστεί
ΘΑΝΑΣΙΜΟ ή ΣΟΒΑΡΟ
ΤΡΑΥΜΑΤΙΣΜΟ.
PL: NIE WOLNO montować fotelika
dziecięcego zwróconego tyłem do
kierunku jazdy na fotelu, przed
którym znajduje się WŁĄCZONA
PODUSZKA POWIETRZNA.
Niezastosowanie się do tego
zalecenia może być przyczyną
ŚMIERCI lub POWAŻNYCH
OBRAŻEŃ u DZIECKA.

76StorageStorage box
There may be a storage box under the
centre bench seat. Lift up the seat
cushion by pulling the handle. The
storage box can be locked by a
padlock.
Centre console storage
A storage box may be located in the
centre console. Press cover to open.
A 12 V power outlet is located behind
the storage cover.
Footwell storage The footwell storages can be
accessed from the rear seats.
Vehicle tools may be located in the
stowage compartments underneath
the front seats 3 233.

Storage77Depending on version, there are two
stowage compartments in the rear
footwell.Load compartment
Depending on version, the load
compartment area can be increased
by folding up or removing the third row seats. The seat backrests of the
second row can be folded forward
separately. Additionally, the backrest
of the passenger seat can be folded.
Depending on the loading, only single
seats or backrests can be folded.
Folding passenger seat 3 50
Folding second row seats 3 53
Folding or removing third row seats
3 53
Ladder flap
The ladder flap is available for
transporting long loads.Opening the ladder flap
1. Press the lever and disengage the
spring clip from the retainer by
pulling.
2. Lift the ladder flap.

78Storage
3. Move past the point of resistanceto lock the ladder flap with the
props.
Support bar Rest long loads on the support bar.1. Push the lever to the top.
2. Push the support bar a bit to the front and then guide it down to thedoor pillar.
3. Hold the long load in the angled position.
4. Move the support bar below the load to its original position. Fix it
by pressing the lever downwards
past the point of resistance.
The rear doors will only lock when the support bar is installed.
5. Secure the loads firmly. The side supports can be used as hooking
points.
Closing the ladder flap
1. Check that the support bar is properly locked.
2. Lower the ladder flap.
3. Fix the spring clip in its retainer.
Load compartment cover
Rear luggage cover Do not place any objects on the cover.
Closing the cover
Pull the load compartment cover
towards the rear and engage it in the
side brackets.