open gas tank VAUXHALL COMBO D 2017 Owner's Manual
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Driving and operating131Fuel selector
Pressing Y in the centre console
switches between petrol and natural
gas operation. The LED 1 status
shows the current operating mode.
1 off:natural gas
operation1 illuminates:petrol operation
As soon as the natural gas tanks are
empty, petrol operation is
automatically engaged. Control
indicator Y illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre 3 88 until the
ignition is switched off.
When switching automatically
between petrol or gas operation, a
brief delay of engine tractive power
may be noticeable.
Every six months run the petrol tank
down until control indicator §
illuminates and then refuel. This is
necessary to maintain fuel quality as
well as system function necessary for
petrol operation.
Fill the tank completely at regular
intervals to prevent corrosion in the
tank.
Refuelling
Fuel filler flap is located at left rear
side of vehicle.9 Danger
Before refuelling, switch off engine
and any external heaters with
combustion chambers. Switch off
any mobile phones.
Follow the operating and safety
instructions of the filling station
when refuelling.
9 Danger
Fuel is flammable and explosive.
No smoking. No naked flames or
sparks.
If you can smell fuel in your
vehicle, have the cause of this
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Caution
In case of misfuelling, do not
switch on ignition.
Release the fuel filler flap by pulling
the flap by hand.
Insert ignition key into fuel filler cap
and turn anticlockwise to unlock.
To remove fuel filler cap, rotate
anticlockwise.
Caution
To avoid damage, do not attempt
to operate the sliding side door
when the fuel filler flap is open.
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132Driving and operatingNotice
Depending on model, the sliding
side door may be fitted with a safety system that prevents the door from
being opened fully when the fuel
filler flap is open.
Sliding side door 3 25.
The fuel filler cap can be retained in
the bracket on the fuel filler flap.
To refuel, fully insert the pump nozzle
and switch it on.
After automatic cut-off, the tank can be topped up by operating the pump
nozzle a maximum of two more times.
Caution
Wipe off any overflowing fuel
immediately.
To close, replace fuel filler cap and
turn clockwise.
Insert ignition key into fuel filler cap
and turn clockwise to lock, then
remove key.
Close the fuel filler flap.
Natural gas refuelling
Open the fuel filler flap.
9 Warning
Refuel only with a maximum
output pressure of 250 bar. Use
only temperature compensated
filling stations.
The refuelling procedure must be
completed, i.e. the filler neck must be vented.
The capacity of the natural gas tank
depends on outside temperature,
filling pressure and type of refuelling
system.
Close the fuel filler flap after
refuelling.
Terms for " natural gas vehicles "
abroad:
GermanErdgasfahrzeugeEnglishNGVs = Natural Gas Vehi‐
clesFrenchVéhicules au gaz naturel –
or – Véhicules GNVItalianMetano auto
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Vehicle care137Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, wellventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear to prevent the
vehicle from rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
locking system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plates if necessary.End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website. Only entrust this work to an
authorised recycling centre.
Natural gas vehicles must be recycled by a service centre authorised for
natural gas vehicles.
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189Cigarette lighter ........................... 73
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............104
Clock....................................... 70, 88
CNG............................................ 184
Collision damage repair ..............186
Control indicators.......................... 77
Control of the vehicle .................110
Controls ........................................ 68
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............173
Cruise control ...................... 88, 126
Cupholders .................................. 59
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Date .............................................. 88
Daytime running lights ............88, 98
Declaration of conformity ............186
Diesel particle filter ...............84, 116
Distance to next service ...............88
Door open .................................... 88
Doors ...................................... 25, 26
Drain fuel filter ............................. 87
Driver assistance systems ..........126
Driver Information Centre .............88
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 134
Driving hints ................................ 110E
Eco mode (E).............................. 121
Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 150
Electronic climate control system 106
Electronic driving programmes ..121
Electronic Stability Control ..83, 125
Electronic Stability Control (ESC). 83
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......137
Engine compartment fuse box ...152
Engine coolant ........................... 140
Engine coolant temperature ........84
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 76
Engine data ............................... 178
Engine exhaust .......................... 116
Engine identification ...................176
Engine oil ...........139, 173, 177, 184
Engine oil pressure ......................85
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) 125
Event data recorders ..................186
Exit lighting ................................ 103
Extendable load compartment cover ................................... 61, 65
Exterior care .............................. 168
Exterior light ................................. 87
Exterior lighting ......................12, 97
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29F
Fault ........................................... 121
Fixed air vents ........................... 108
Fog light ....................................... 88
Fog lights ................................... 146
Folding front passenger seat ........37
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Folding seats .......................... 39, 41
Front airbag system .....................50
Front fog lights ............................. 99
Front passenger seat Folding ...................................... 37
Table position ............................ 37
Front seats.................................... 35
Front storage ................................ 59
Front turn signal light ..................145
Fuel............................................. 130
Fuel consumption .........................88
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 133
Fuel cut-off system .........79, 94, 112
Fuel for diesel engines ..............130
Fuel for natural gas operation ...130
Fuel for petrol engines ...............130
Fuel gauge ................................... 75
Fuel selector ................................ 75
Fuel system messages .........94, 112
Fuel tank ..................................... 184
Fuses ......................................... 150