tow VAUXHALL COMBO D 2017.5 Owner's Guide

Vehicle care171Towing
Towing the vehicle
Release the cap by carefully lifting
with a screwdriver. To prevent
damage, it is recommended to place
a cloth between the screwdriver and
the frame.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 158.
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.
Caution
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.
Transmission in neutral.
Notice
If neutral cannot be selected on
vehicles with manual transmission
automated (MTA), the vehicle must
only be towed with the drive wheels
raised off the ground.
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 3 106 and close the
windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and replace the cap.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
side of the cap. Release the cap by
carefully levering the screwdriver. To
prevent damage it is recommended to place a cloth between the screwdriver
and the frame.

172Vehicle careThe towing eye is stowed with thevehicle tools 3 158.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a tow bar – 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.
Appearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use 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. Restrictions for
filmed or matt painted body parts or
decor tapes, see "Polishing and
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.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper
and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.

174Vehicle carePaintwork damageRectify 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.
Natural gas system Do not direct the steam jet or high-
pressure jet towards natural gas
system components. It is particularly
important to protect the natural gastank and the pressure valves on the vehicle underbody and the bulkheadin the engine compartment.
These components must not be
treated using chemical cleaners or
preservatives.
Have components of the natural gas system cleaned by a workshop
authorised to carry out maintenance
of natural gas vehicles.
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.
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.

195Chimes......................................... 94
Cigarette lighter ........................... 74
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............105
Clock....................................... 71, 89
CNG............................................ 189
Collision damage repair ..............191
Control indicators.......................... 78
Control of the vehicle .................112
Controls ........................................ 69
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............177
Cruise control ...................... 89, 129
Cupholders .................................. 60
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Date .............................................. 89
Daytime running lights ............89, 99
Declaration of conformity ............191
Diesel particle filter ...............85, 119
Distance to next service ...............89
Door open .................................... 89
Doors ...................................... 25, 27
Drain fuel filter ............................. 88
Driver assistance systems ..........129
Driver Information Centre .............89
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 137
Driving hints ................................ 112E
Eco mode (E).............................. 123
Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 154
Electronic climate control system 107
Electronic driving programmes ..123
Electronic Stability Control ..84, 128
Electronic Stability Control (ESC). 84
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......140
Engine compartment fuse box ...155
Engine coolant ........................... 143
Engine coolant temperature ........85
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 77
Engine data ............................... 182
Engine exhaust .......................... 119
Engine identification ...................180
Engine oil ...........142, 177, 181, 189
Engine oil pressure ......................86
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) 128
Event data recorders ..................192
Exit lighting ................................ 104
Extendable load compartment cover ................................... 62, 66
Exterior care .............................. 172
Exterior light ................................. 88
Exterior lighting ......................12, 98
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29F
Fault ........................................... 124
Fixed air vents ........................... 110
Fog light ....................................... 89
Fog lights ................................... 150
Folding front passenger seat ........37
Folding mirrors ............................. 30
Folding seats .......................... 40, 41
Front airbag system .....................51
Front fog lights ........................... 100
Front passenger seat Folding ...................................... 37
Table position ............................ 37
Front seats.................................... 35
Front storage ................................ 60
Front turn signal light ..................148
Fuel............................................. 133
Fuel consumption .........................89
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 136
Fuel cut-off system .........80, 95, 114
Fuel for diesel engines ..............133
Fuel for natural gas operation ...133
Fuel for petrol engines ...............133
Fuel gauge ................................... 76
Fuel selector ................................ 76
Fuel system messages .........95, 114
Fuel tank ..................................... 189
Fuses ......................................... 154

198T
Tachometer ................................. 75
Tailgate ......................................... 27
Tail lights ................................... 150
Technical data ............................ 182
Temperature ................................. 89
Third row seats ............................ 41
Three-point seat belt .................... 45
Toll road stickers .......................... 31
Tools .......................................... 158
Top-Tether .................................... 54
Towing ................................ 137, 171
Towing another vehicle .............171
Towing the vehicle .....................171
Traction Control system ............. 127
Trailer coupling ........................... 137
Trailer towing ............................. 137
Transmission ......................... 16, 83
Transmission display ...........78, 121
Tread depth ............................... 161
Trip computer ......................... 89, 95
Trip odometer .............................. 75
Turn and lane-change signals ...100
Turn signal ................................... 81
Tyre chains ................................ 162
Tyre designations ......................159
Tyre pressure ............................ 159
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 86, 160Tyre pressures ........................... 190
Tyre repair kit ............................. 163
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 84, 130
Underseat storage .......................61
Unit of measurement ....................89
Upholstery .................................. 174
USB port ....................................... 73
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 145
Vehicle checks............................ 141
Vehicle data ................................ 181
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 192
Vehicle dimensions .................... 187
Vehicle Identification Number ....179
Vehicle jack ................................ 158
Vehicle security ............................ 28
Vehicle shutdown ...........80, 95, 114
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 140
Vehicle tools ............................... 158
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 186
Ventilation ................................... 105
Volume ......................................... 89W
Warning chime.............................. 89
Warning chimes ........................... 94
Warning lights ............................... 75
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 144
Wheel changing .........................165
Wheel covers ............................. 162
Wheels and tyres .......................158
Windows ....................................... 31
Windscreen................................... 31 Windscreen stickers .....................31
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........70
Winter tyres ............................... 158
Wiper blade replacement ..........147