towing VAUXHALL COMBO E 2020 Owner's Guide

Vehicle care245Towing
Towing the vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage. Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap carefully.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 230.
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.

246Vehicle careCaution
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.
Towing another vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage. Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap carefully.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 230.
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.

Vehicle care247Caution
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.
Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a 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.
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 beswitched 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.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle regularly.
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 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Do not clean the engine compartment
with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.

Vehicle care249Liquid gas system9Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
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.
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.
Floor mats9 Warning
If a floor mat has the wrong size or
is not properly installed, it can
interfere with the accelerator pedal
and/or brake pedal, what can
cause unintended acceleration
and/or increased stopping
distance which can cause a crash and injury.
Use the following guidelines for
proper floor mat usage.
● The original equipped floor mats were designed for your vehicle.
Have damaged floor mats only

273Climate control systems.............130
Clock............................................. 93
Colour Info Display .....................115
Control indicators........................ 100
Control of the vehicle .................143
Controls ........................................ 89
Convex shape .............................. 37
Coolant and antifreeze ...............254
Cruise control ....................107, 167
Cupholders .................................. 69
Curtain airbag system .................. 61
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............124
Declaration of conformity ............266
DEF ............................................ 152
Deflation detection system .........105
Descent control system .....104, 164
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................152
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......219
Door open .................................. 107
Doors ................................ 29, 30, 31
Driver alert .................................. 201
Driver assistance systems ..........167
Driver Information Centre ...........108
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 206
Driving hints ................................ 143E
Eco mode ................................... 157
Electric adjustment ......................37
Electrical system......................... 227
Electric parking brake. 103, 159, 160
Electric parking brake fault .........103
Electronic climate control system 134
Electronic driving programmes ..157
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..104, 163
Emergency call ........................... 119
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......213
Engine compartment fuse box ...228
Engine coolant ........................... 215
Engine coolant temperature ......104
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 99
Engine data ............................... 260
Engine exhaust .......................... 151
Engine identification ...................257
Engine oil ................... 214, 254, 258
Engine oil level monitor ................99
Engine oil pressure ....................105
Entry lighting .............................. 128
Event data recorders ..................268
Exhaust filter ....................... 105, 151
Exit lighting ................................ 128
Exterior care .............................. 247
Exterior light ............................... 106Exterior lighting ....................12, 121
Exterior mirrors ............................. 37
F
Fault ........................................... 157 First aid ......................................... 84
First aid kit ................................... 84
Fixed air vents ........................... 141
Floor mats................................... 249
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 ...........106, 125, 222
Front passenger seat Table position ............................ 47
Front pedestrian protection ........182
Front seats.................................... 45
Front storage ................................ 70
Front turn lights .......................... 223
Fuel............................................. 202
Fuel for diesel engines ..............203
Fuel for petrol engines ...............202
Fuel gauge ................................... 98 Fuses ......................................... 227
G
Gauges ......................................... 97
Gear selection ........................... 155

276Three-point seat belt .................... 55
Tools .......................................... 230
Tow bar....................................... 206
Towing ................................ 206, 245
Towing another vehicle .............246
Towing equipment .....................207
Towing the vehicle .....................245
Trailer coupling ........................... 206
Trailer stability assist .................210
Trailer towing ............................. 206
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................155
Tread depth ............................... 234
Trip odometer .............................. 97
Turn lights .......................... 100, 125
Tyre chains ................................ 235
Tyre deflation detection system . 233
Tyre designations ......................231
Tyre pressure ............................ 232
Tyre pressures ........................... 264
Tyre repair kit ............................. 235
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 183
Underseat storage .......................72
Upholstery .................................. 249
USB port ....................................... 93
Using this manual ..........................3V
Valet mode ................................. 110
Vauxhall Connect .......................119
Vehicle battery ........................... 217
Vehicle checks............................ 213
Vehicle data ................................ 258
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 268
Vehicle dimensions .................... 262
Vehicle identification number ....256
Vehicle jack ................................ 230
Vehicle locator lighting ...............129
Vehicle messages .....................114
Vehicle personalisation .............115
Vehicle security ............................ 34
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 212
Vehicle tools ............................... 230
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Ventilation ................................... 138
W Warning chimes .........................114
Warning lights ............................... 97
Warning triangle .......................... 84
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 216
Wheel changing .........................238
Wheel covers ............................. 235
Wheels and tyres .......................231Windows....................................... 40
Windscreen................................... 40
Windscreen wiper and washer ....90
Winter tyres ............................... 231
Wiper blade replacement ..........219