towing VAUXHALL COMBO E 2019.75 User Guide

196Driving and operatingAlways check the surrounding of
the vehicle before driving.
Displayed images may be further or closer than they appear. The
area displayed is limited and
objects that are close to either
edge of the bumper or under the
bumper are not displayed on the
screen.
System limitations
Caution
For optimal operation of the
system, it is important to keep the
lense of the camera in the tailgate between the number plate lightsalways clean. Rinse the lense with water and wipe with a soft cloth.
Do not clean the lense with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
The panoramic view system may not
operate properly when:
● The surrounding is dark.
● The sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into
the camera lenses.
● During nighttime driving.
● Weather limits visibility, such as fog, rain, or snow.
● The camera lenses are blocked by snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt.
● The vehicle is towing a trailer.
● The vehicle had an accident.
● There are extreme temperature changes.
Rear view camera Depending on version, camera is
mounted above the license plate in
the tailgate / left rear door or at the top
of the left rear door.9 Warning
The rear view camera does not
replace driver vision. Note that
objects that are outside the
camera's field of view and the
parking assist sensors, e.g. below
the bumper or underneath the
vehicle, are not displayed.
Do not reverse or park the vehicle
using only the rear view camera.
Always check the surrounding of
the vehicle before driving.
Camera above the license plate
on the tailgate / left rear door

198Driving and operatingClose rear view
The lower horizontal line represents a
distance of about 30 cm beyond the edge of vehicle's rear bumper. The
upper horizontal lines represent a
distance of about 1 m and 2 m.
Trajectory lane of the vehicle is
shown in accordance with the
steering angle.
Additionally the opening radius of the
rear doors are shown in the rear view display.
Switching off
The rear view camera is switched off
when the rear view display is
switched off.
System limitationsThe rear view camera may not
operate properly when:
● the surrounding is dark
● the beam of headlights is shining
directly into the camera lenses
● weather limits visibility, such as fog, rain, or snow
● the camera lenses are blocked by snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt.
Clean the lense, rinse with water, and wipe with a soft cloth
● the tailgate will be opened
● the vehicle is towing an electrically connected trailer,
bicycle carrier, etc.
● the vehicle had a rear end accident
● there are extreme temperature changes
Lane keep assist
Lane keep assist helps to avoid
crashes due to unintentional lane
departures. A front camera located at the top of the windscreen observes
the lane markings between which the
vehicle is driving. If the vehicle
approaches a lane marking, the
steering wheel is gently turned to
position the vehicle back into the lane. The driver will then notice a turning
movement of the steering wheel. Turn
steering wheel in same direction, if

Driving and operating201Switch off the system if the system is
disturbed by tar marks, shadows,
road cracks, temporary or
construction lane markings, or other
road imperfections.9 Warning
Always keep your attention on the
road and maintain proper vehicle
position within the lane, otherwise
vehicle damage, injury or death
could occur.
Lane keep assist does not
continuously steer the vehicle.
The system may not keep the
vehicle in the lane or give an alert,
even if a lane marking is detected.
The steering of the lane keep
assist may not be sufficient to
avoid a lane departure.
The system may not detect hands-
off driving due to external
influences like road condition and
surface and weather. The driver has full responsibility to control the
vehicle and is always required to
keep the hands on the steering
wheel while driving.
Using the system while towing a
trailer or on slippery roads could
cause loss of control of the vehicle
and a crash. Switch the system off.
Driver alert
The driver alert system monitores the driving time and the vigilance of the
driver. Monitoring the vigilance of the
driver is based on the trajectory
variations of the vehicle compared to
the lane markings.
The system includes a driving time
alert combined with driver drowsiness detection.
9 Warning
The system cannot replace the
need for vigilance on the part of
the driver. Taking a break is
recommended as soon as feeling tired or at least every two hours.
Do not take the steering wheel
when feeling tired.
Activation or Deactivation
The system can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 115.
The state of the system stays in
memory when the ignition is switched
off.
Driving time alert The driver gets notified by a pop-up
reminder symbol € in the Driver
Information Centre simultaneously with an acoustic alert if the driver has
not taken a break after 2 hours of
driving at a speed above 40 mph. The alert is repeated hourly until the
vehicle is stopped, no matter how
vehicle speed evolves.

Driving and operating205Petrol and diesel refuellingDepending on the version, place the
key in the lock and unlock the cap.
To open, turn the cap slowly
anticlockwise.
The fuel filler cap can be attached to
the hook on the fuel filler flap.
Place the nozzle in straight position to the filler neck and press with slight
force to insert.
To refuel, switch on pump nozzle.
After the 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, turn the fuel filler cap
clockwise until it clicks.
Close the flap and allow it to engage.
Fuel filler cap
Only use genuine fuel filler caps.
Diesel-engined vehicles have special fuel filler caps.
Trailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
The bulb outage detection function for
trailer brake light cannot detect a
partial bulb outage e.g. in case of four
bulbs with a power of 5 W each, the
function only detects lamp outage
when only a single 5 W lamp remains
or none remain.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye.
If this is the case use the coupling ball bar for towing. Always keep the
coupling ball bar in the vehicle to have
it on hand if needed.

206Driving and operatingDriving characteristics andtowing tips
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to reduce snaking movements.
During trailer towing do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph. A maximum speed
of 60 mph is only appropriate if an
oscillation damper is used and the
permissible gross trailer weight does
not exceed the vehicle's curb weight.
For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers, the use of an
oscillation damper is strongly
recommended.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 263.Trailer towing
Trailer loads The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In general, they are valid for gradients
up to 12%.
The permissible trailer load applies
up to the specified incline and at sea
level. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air
becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross
train weight also decreases by 10%
for every 1000 metres of altitude. The gross train weight does not have to be
reduced when driving on roads with
slight inclines (less than 8%, e.g.
motorways).The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is specified on the identification plate
3 256.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load is specified on the
towing equipment identification plate
and in the vehicle documents.
Always aim for the maximum vertical
coupling load, especially in the case
of heavy trailers. The vertical coupling load should never fall below 25 kg.
Rear axle load When the trailer is coupled and the
towing vehicle fully loaded, the
permissible rear axle load (see
identification plate or vehicle
documents) may be exceeded by
60 kg , the gross vehicle weight rating
must not be exceeded. If the

Driving and operating207permissible rear axle load is
exceeded, a maximum speed of
60 mph applies.
Towing equipment Depending on version the vehicle canbe fitted with a detachable or a fixed
coupling ball bar.
Type ACaution
When operating without a trailer,
remove the coupling ball bar.
Fitting the coupling ball bar
1. Place the key in the lock and
unlock the coupling ball bar. Move
the lever to the rear position.
2. Clean the contact points with a soft clean cloth.
3. Insert the coupling ball bar in theopening and push firmly up to the
stop.
Secure the coupling ball bar
correctly by moving the lever to
the locked position, shown in the
picture.
4. Lock the coupling ball bar by turning the key. Remove the key
and close the protective flap.
5. Attach the trailer.
6. Fold the socket forward.
7. Connect the trailer plug to the socket.

208Driving and operating
8. Attach the breakaway stoppingcable to the eye on the carrier.
9 Warning
Towing a trailer is permitted only
when a coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bardoes not engage correctly, seekthe assistance of a workshop.
Dismounting coupling ball bar
1. Disconnect the trailer plug.
2. Unfasten the breakaway stopping
cable.
3. Remove the trailer.
4. Open the protective flap and unlock the coupling ball bar with
the key.
5. Move the lever of the coupling ball
bar to the rear position. Remove
the coupling ball bar by pulling it.
6. Move the lever of the coupling ball
bar to the front position.
Type B

Driving and operating2091. Connect the trailer plug to thesocket and fasten the breakaway
stopping cable to the eye on the
carrier.
2. Attach the trailer.
Type C
1. Remove the safety splint.
2. Pull the lever and open the towing
ring.
3. Attach the trailer, close the towing
ring and fix the splint.
4. Connect the trailer plug to the socket and attach the breakaway
stopping cable to the eye on the
carrier.
Trailer stability assist If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle / trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking
ceases. While system is working keep
steering wheel as still as possible.
Trailer stability assist is a function of
the Electronic Stability Control 3 163.

210Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................210
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 210
Vehicle storage ........................211
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....212
Vehicle checks ........................... 212
Performing work ......................212
Bonnet ..................................... 212
Engine oil ................................. 213
Engine coolant ......................... 214
Washer fluid ............................ 215
Brakes ..................................... 215
Brake fluid ............................... 215
Vehicle battery ......................... 216
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....218
Wiper blade replacement ........218
Bulb replacement .......................219
Halogen headlights ..................219
LED headlights ........................ 221
Front fog lights ......................... 221
Front turn lights .......................222
Tail lights ................................. 223
Side turn lights ......................... 225
Number plate light ...................226
Interior lights ............................ 226Electrical system........................226
Fuses ....................................... 226
Engine compartment fuse box . 227
Instrument panel fuse box .......228
Vehicle tools .............................. 229
Tools ........................................ 229
Wheels and tyres .......................230
Winter tyres ............................. 230
Tyre designations ....................230
Tyre pressure .......................... 231
Tyre deflation detection system .................................... 232
Tread depth ............................. 233
Changing tyre and wheel size . 233
Wheel covers ........................... 234
Tyre chains .............................. 234
Tyre repair kit .......................... 234
Wheel changing .......................237
Spare wheel ............................ 239
Jump starting ............................. 242
Towing ....................................... 244
Towing the vehicle ...................244
Towing another vehicle ...........245
Appearance care .......................246
Exterior care ............................ 246
Interior care ............................. 248
Floor mats ............................... 249General Information
Accessories and vehicle modifications
We recommend the use of genuine parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products - even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other
changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Vauxhall. Furthermore,
such changes may affect driver
assistance systems, may impact fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle and
cause the vehicle to no longer
conform to the operating permit,
impacting the validity of your vehicle
registration.

Vehicle care229No.Circuit26Steering angle sensor27Parking heater29Infotainment system31-32Power outlet34Parking assist, interior mirror35Diagnostic connector, headlight
range adjustment, heated wind‐
screen, climate control36Interior lights, USB portVehicle tools
Tools
Vehicles with spare wheel
Open the cover of the footwell storage
3 73.
The towing eye and the tools are
located in the stowage compartment
underneath the left front seat.