VAUXHALL COMBO 2015 Owner's Guide
Manufacturer: VAUXHALL, Model Year: 2015, Model line: COMBO, Model: VAUXHALL COMBO 2015Pages: 183, PDF Size: 4.28 MB
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Keys, doors and windows29Windows
Windscreen
Windscreen stickers Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror.
Manual windows The door windows can be opened or
closed with the window winders.
Power windows9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
If there are children on the rear seats, switch on the child safety
system for the power windows.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Switch on ignition to operate power
windows.
Operate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling to close.
Pushing or pulling briefly: window
moves up or down in stages if the
switch is held.
Pushing or pulling firmly and then
releasing: window moves up or down fully with safety function enabled. To
stop movement, operate the switch
once more in the same direction.
With the ignition key removed or in the
STOP position, the windows can be
operated for approx. 2 minutes and
are deactivated as soon as a door is opened.
Safety function If the window glass encounters
resistance during automatic closing, it is immediately stopped and opened
again.
If the safety function is activated five times in less than a minute, the
safety function is deactivated. The
windows will only close in stages and
not automatically.
Activate the window electronics by
opening the windows. The safety
function is restored and the windows
will operate normally.
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30Keys, doors and windows
OverloadIf the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Initialising the power windows
If the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery),
activate the window electronics as
follows:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Pull switch until the window is closed and keep pulling for an
additional 5 seconds.
4. Repeat for each window.Child safety system for rear windows
Press switch , to deactivate rear
door power windows.
To activate, press , again.
Operating windows from outside
The windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle
when locking or unlocking the vehicle.
Central locking system 3 21.
Press and hold the Ä button to open
windows.
Press and hold the e button to close
windows.
Release button to stop window
movement.
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Keys, doors and windows31Rear windows
Opening rear windows
To open, move lever outwards until
the window is fully open.
To close, pull lever then push until
window is fully closed.
Heated rear window
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Sun visors The sun visors can be folded down orswivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
If the sun visors have integral mirrors, the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the
backside of the sun visor.
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32Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 32
Front seats ................................... 33
Rear seats ................................... 36
Seat belts ..................................... 38
Airbag system .............................. 41
Child restraints ............................. 47Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Front head restraints, height
adjustment
Press the button, adjust height and
engage.
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Seats, restraints33
Rear head restraints, heightadjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards or
press the catch to release and push the head restraint downwards.
Removal
Rear head restraints, removal
Press both catches, pull the head restraint upwards and remove.
Secure the removed head restraint in the load compartment.
Notice
Approved accessories may only be
attached if the seat is not in use.
Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
■ Sit with buttocks as far back against
the backrest as possible. Adjust the distance between the seat and the
pedals so that legs are slightly
angled when pressing the pedals.
Slide the front passenger seat as
far back as possible.
■ Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest to an angle so that it is possible to reach the steering
wheel with arms slightly bent.
Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do not
tilt the backrest too far back. We
recommend a maximum angle of
approx. 25°.
■ Adjust the steering wheel 3 62.
■ Set the seat high enough to have a
clear field of vision on all sides and
on all display instruments. There
should be at least one hand of
clearance between head and the
roof frame. Thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without pressing
into it.
■ Adjust the head restraint 3 32.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 39.
Seat adjustment Drive only with seats and backrests
properly engaged.
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34Seats, restraints9Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
9 Warning
Never store any objects under the
seats except in the underseat
storage compartment 3 54.
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat backrests
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on
backrest when adjusting.
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Seats, restraints35
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up=higherdown=lower
Operate lever and adjust body weight
on seat to raise or lower it.
Armrest
Raise or lower the armrest as
required.
Heating
Activate seat heating by pressing
button ß for the respective front seat
with the ignition on. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
Pressing button ß once more
deactivates seat heating.
Prolonged use for people with
sensitive skin is not recommended.
Seat heating is operational when
engine is running and during an
Autostop. Stop-start system 3 105.
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36Seats, restraintsRear seats9Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
Folding the seats
The load compartment area can be
increased by folding up the rear
seats.
9 Warning
When folding the seat use caution
- beware of moving parts. Ensure
the seat is secure when
completely folded.
■ Lower the head restraint and move
the seat belt to one side.
■ Remove the load compartment cover if necessary 3 56.
■ Pull the release lever and fold down
the backrest onto the seat cushion.
■ Pull the lower strap and fold the seat assembly forwards.
■ Secure the folded seat in theupright position by attaching the
flexible cord located on the seat
frame, to the rear seat head
restraint.
Unfolding the seats ■ To lower the rear seat, remove the flexible cord and lower the seat
assembly to the floor, ensuring the
rear support is located on the
anchor point and securely latched.
■ Raise the backrest and adjust the head restraint.
■ The backrest is properly engaged when the red mark on the release
lever is no longer visible.
Removing the seats ■ Remove the seat head restraint 3 32 and remove load
compartment cover if necessary
3 56.
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Seats, restraints37
■ With the seat folded in the uprightposition, push the release lever and
remove the seat assembly.
■ Store the head restraint on the rear
of the seat frame.
Installing the seats
■ Attach the seat assembly front supports on the anchor points.
■ Push the release lever to ensure the seat is securely latched.
■ Remove the head restraint from the
rear of the seat frame.
■ Lower the seat assembly to the floor, ensuring the rear support is
located on the anchor point and
securely latched.
■ Raise the backrest and replace the
head restraint.
■ The backrest is properly engaged when the red mark on the release
lever is no longer visible.9 Warning
When installing the seat, ensure
that the seat is properly located on
the anchor points, the locking
catches are fully engaged, and the
backrest is returned to the correct
position.
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38Seats, restraintsSeat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Therefore the risk
of injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 47.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, pollution and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt pretensioners replaced by a workshop.
Notice
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt
from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder X 3 73.
Belt force limiters On the front seats, stress on the body
is reduced by the gradual release of
the belt during a collision.
Belt pretensioners In the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision of a certain severity, the front
seat belts are tightened.9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 74.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Notice
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt
pretensioners. Do not make any
modifications to belt pretensioner components as this will invalidate
the approval of your vehicle.