tow VAUXHALL COMBO D 2018 Owner's Guide

172Vehicle careTowingTowing 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 3 159.
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.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
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 3 107 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.

Vehicle care173The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 159.
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.

Vehicle care175Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage witha 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 bulkhead in 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.

197Chimes......................................... 95
Cigarette lighter ........................... 75
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............106
Clock....................................... 72, 90
CNG.............................. 77, 135, 190
Collision damage repair ..............193
Control indicators.......................... 79
Control of the vehicle .................113
Controls ........................................ 70
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............178
Cruise control ...................... 90, 130
Cupholders .................................. 61
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Date .............................................. 90
Daytime running lights ..........90, 100
Declaration of conformity ............192
Diesel particle filter ...............86, 120
Distance to next service ...............90
Door open .................................... 90
Doors ...................................... 25, 27
Drain fuel filter ............................. 89
Driver assistance systems ..........130
Driver Information Centre .............90
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 138
Driving hints ................................ 113E
Eco mode (E).............................. 124
Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 155
Electronic climate control system 108
Electronic driving programmes ..124
Electronic Stability Control ..85, 129
Electronic Stability Control (ESC). 85
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......141
Engine compartment fuse box ...156
Engine coolant ........................... 144
Engine coolant temperature ........86
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 78
Engine data ............................... 183
Engine exhaust .......................... 120
Engine identification ...................181
Engine oil ...........143, 178, 182, 190
Engine oil pressure ......................87
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) 129
Event data recorders ..................194
Exit lighting ................................ 105
Extendable load compartment cover ................................... 63, 67
Exterior care .............................. 173
Exterior light ................................. 89
Exterior lighting ......................12, 99
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29F
Fault ........................................... 125
Fixed air vents ........................... 111
Fog light ....................................... 90
Fog lights ................................... 151
Folding front passenger seat ........37
Folding mirrors ............................. 30
Folding seats .......................... 40, 41
Front airbag system .....................51
Front fog lights ........................... 101
Front passenger seat Folding ...................................... 37
Table position ............................ 37
Front seats.................................... 35
Front storage ................................ 61
Front turn signal light ..................149
Fuel............................................. 134
Fuel consumption .........................90
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 137
Fuel cut-off system .........81, 96, 115
Fuel for diesel engines ..............134
Fuel for natural gas operation ...135
Fuel for petrol engines ...............134
Fuel gauge ................................... 77
Fuel selector ................................ 77
Fuel system messages .........96, 115
Fuel tank ..................................... 190
Fuses ......................................... 155

200T
Tachometer ................................. 76
Tailgate ......................................... 27
Tail lights ................................... 151
Technical data ............................ 183
Temperature ................................. 90
Third row seats ............................ 41
Three-point seat belt .................... 45
Toll road stickers .......................... 31
Tools .......................................... 159
Top-Tether .................................... 54
Towing ................................ 138, 172
Towing another vehicle .............172
Towing the vehicle .....................172
Traction Control system ............. 128
Trailer coupling ........................... 138
Trailer towing ............................. 138
Transmission ......................... 16, 84
Transmission display ...........79, 122
Tread depth ............................... 162
Trip computer ......................... 90, 96
Trip odometer .............................. 76
Turn and lane-change signals ...101
Turn signal ................................... 82
Tyre chains ................................ 163
Tyre designations ......................160
Tyre pressure ............................ 160
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 87, 161Tyre pressures ........................... 191
Tyre repair kit ............................. 164
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 85, 131
Underseat storage .......................62
Unit of measurement ....................90
Upholstery .................................. 175
USB port ....................................... 74
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 146
Vehicle checks............................ 142
Vehicle data ................................ 182
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 194
Vehicle dimensions .................... 188
Vehicle Identification Number ....180
Vehicle jack ................................ 159
Vehicle security ............................ 28
Vehicle shutdown ...........81, 96, 115
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 141
Vehicle tools ............................... 159
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 187
Ventilation ................................... 106
Volume ......................................... 90W
Warning chime.............................. 90
Warning chimes ........................... 95
Warning lights ............................... 76
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 145
Wheel changing .........................166
Wheel covers ............................. 163
Wheels and tyres .......................159
Windows ....................................... 31
Windscreen................................... 31 Windscreen stickers .....................31
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........71
Winter tyres ............................... 159
Wiper blade replacement ..........148