tow VAUXHALL COMBO E 2019 Workshop Manual

Vehicle care243
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.
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.
Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 179, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Never tow a vehicle equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) with the
front or rear tyres on the road. If
you tow a vehicle equipped with
AWD while the front or rear tyres
are rolling on the road, the drive
system in the vehicle could be
severely damaged. When towing
vehicles equipped with AWD, all
four tyres must not be in contact
with the road.
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 and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor further than 60 miles. In all other
cases and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the flange into the
recess and fix cap by pushing.

244Vehicle careTowing another vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver, for example, to prevent paint damage. Insert the screwdriverin the slot at the lower part of the cap.
Release the cap carefully.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 228.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – 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 with the upper flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.

Vehicle care247Towing equipmentDo 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.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.

275Climate control systems.............130
Clock............................................. 92
Colour Info Display .....................116
Control indicators........................ 100
Control of the vehicle .................143
Controls ........................................ 88
Convex shape .............................. 37
Coolant and antifreeze ...............252
Cornering lights .......................... 124
Cruise control ....................107, 167
Cupholders .................................. 69
Curtain airbag system .................. 61
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............124
Declaration of conformity ............265
DEF ............................................ 152
Deflation detection system .........106
Descent control system .....104, 164
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................152
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......216
Door open .................................. 108
Doors ................................ 29, 30, 31
Driver alert .................................. 200
Driver assistance systems ..........167
Driver Information Centre ...........108
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 205
Driving hints ................................ 143E
Eco mode ................................... 157
Electric adjustment ......................37
Electrical system......................... 225
Electric parking brake. 103, 159, 160
Electric parking brake fault .........104
Electronic climate control system 134
Electronic driving programmes ..157
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..105, 163
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......211
Engine compartment fuse box ...226
Engine coolant ........................... 213
Engine coolant temperature ......105
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 99
Engine data ............................... 259
Engine exhaust .......................... 151
Engine identification ...................255
Engine oil ................... 212, 252, 256
Engine oil level monitor ................99
Engine oil pressure ....................106
Entry lighting .............................. 128
Event data recorders ..................269
Exhaust filter ....................... 105, 151
Exit lighting ................................ 128
Exterior care .............................. 245
Exterior light ............................... 107Exterior lighting ....................12, 121
Exterior mirrors ............................. 37
F
Fault ........................................... 157
First aid ......................................... 84
First aid kit ................................... 84
Fixed air vents ........................... 140
Folding front passenger seat ........47
Folding mirrors ............................. 37
Folding seats .......................... 50, 51
Footwell storage ........................... 73
Forward collision alert................. 178
Front airbag system .....................60
Front fog lights ...........107, 125, 220
Front passenger seat Table position ............................ 47
Front pedestrian protection ........182
Front seats.................................... 45
Front storage ................................ 70
Front turn lights .......................... 221
Fuel............................................. 202
Fuel for diesel engines ..............202
Fuel for petrol engines ...............202
Fuel gauge ................................... 99 Fuses ......................................... 225
G
Gauges ......................................... 97
Gear shifting ............................... 104
General information ...................205

277Parking brake..................... 103, 160
Parking heater ............................ 138
Parking lights ............................. 126
Particulate filter ........................... 151
Passenger side camera ..............192
Performing work ........................211
Peripheral lighting .......................129
Power button .............................. 144
Power outlets ............................... 92
Power saving mode ....................145
Power windows ............................ 40
Preheating ................................. 105
Puncture ..................................... 237
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 272
Radio remote control ...................21
Rain sensor ................................ 107
REACH ....................................... 268
Reading lights ............................ 127
Rear doors ................................... 30
Rear fog light .............107, 126, 221
Rear view camera ...................... 196
Rear view display .................39, 114
Rear windows .............................. 42
Rear window wiper and washer ..91
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 252, 256
Refuelling ................................... 203Registered trademarks ...............268
Removing seats ............................ 51
Reversing lights .........................126
Ride control systems ..................163
Roller blinds ................................. 43
Roof .............................................. 43
Roof load ...................................... 85
Roof rack ..................................... 84
S
Safety net .................................... 79
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 46 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................101
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Seat folding .................................. 47
Seat heating ................................. 49
Seat position ................................ 45
Second row seats ........................50
Selective catalytic reduction .......152
Selective ride control ..................165
Selector lever ............................. 155
Service ............................... 141, 249
Service display .......................... 100
Service information ....................249
Service vehicle soon .................. 103
Side airbag system ......................60
Side blind spot alert ............108, 191
Sidelights .................................... 121
Side turn lights ........................... 223Sliding door .................................. 29
Sliding side door ........................... 29
Spare wheel ............................... 237
Speed limiter....................... 108, 169
Speedometer ............................... 97
Starting and operating ................143
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................146
Steering ...................................... 143
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 88
Steering wheel controls ...............88
Stop engine ................................ 103
Stop-start system........................ 147
Storage ......................................... 69
Storage compartments .................69
Sunvisor lights ........................... 128
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................. 103
T
Tachometer ................................. 98
Tailgate ......................................... 31
Tail lights ................................... 221
Third row seats ............................ 51
Three-point seat belt .................... 55 Tools .......................................... 228
Tow bar....................................... 205 Towing ................................ 205, 242
Towing another vehicle .............244

278Towing equipment .....................206
Towing the vehicle .....................242
Trailer coupling ........................... 205
Trailer stability assist .................208
Trailer towing ............................. 205
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................155
Tread depth ............................... 231
Trip odometer .............................. 98
Turn lights .......................... 101, 125
Tyre chains ................................ 233
Tyre deflation detection system . 230
Tyre designations ......................229
Tyre pressure ............................ 229
Tyre pressures ........................... 263
Tyre repair kit ............................. 233
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 183
Underseat storage .......................72
Upholstery .................................. 247
USB port ....................................... 92
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 111
Vehicle battery ........................... 215
Vehicle checks............................ 211
Vehicle data ................................ 256
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 269Vehicle detected ahead..............107
Vehicle dimensions .................... 261
Vehicle Identification Number ....254
Vehicle jack ................................ 228
Vehicle locator lighting ...............129
Vehicle messages .....................115
Vehicle personalisation .............116
Vehicle security ............................ 34
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 210
Vehicle tools ............................... 228
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Ventilation ................................... 138
W
Warning chimes .........................115
Warning lights ............................... 97
Warning triangle .......................... 84
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 214
Wheel changing .........................236
Wheel covers ............................. 232
Wheels and tyres .......................229
Windows ....................................... 40
Windscreen................................... 40
Windscreen wiper and washer ....89
Winter tyres ............................... 229
Wiper blade replacement ..........216