Opel COMBO Owner Manual

Owner's Manual

Contents

Introduction .................................... 2

In brief ............................................ 6

Keys, doors and windows ............ 20

Seats, restraints ........................... 35

Storage ........................................ 61

Instruments and controls ............. 70

Lighting ...................................... 100

Climate control ........................... 107

Driving and operating ................. 114

Vehicle care ............................... 141

Service and maintenance .......... 177

Technical data ........................... 180

Customer information ................ 192

Index .......................................... 196

2 Introduction

Introduction

Introduction 3

Vehicle specific data

Please enter your vehicle's data on
the previous page to keep it easily
accessible. This information is
available in the sections "Service and
maintenance" and "Technical data"
as well as on the identification plate.

Introduction

Your vehicle is a designed
combination of advanced technology,
safety, environmental friendliness
and economy.

This Owner's Manual provides you
with all the necessary information to
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently.

Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of accident
and injury which may result from
improper use of the vehicle.

You must always comply with the
specific laws and regulations of the
country that you are in. These laws
may differ from the information in this
Owner's Manual.

Disregarding the description given in
this manual may affect your warranty.

When this Owner's Manual refers to a
workshop visit, we recommend your
Opel Service Partner.

For gas vehicles we recommend an
Opel Repairer authorised for
servicing gas vehicles.

All Opel Service Partners provide
first-class service at reasonable
prices. Experienced mechanics
trained by Opel work according to
specific Opel instructions.

The customer literature pack should
always be kept ready to hand in the
vehicle.

Using this manual

● This manual describes all options
and features available for this
model. Certain descriptions,
including those for display and
menu functions, may not apply to
your vehicle due to model
variant, country specifications,
special equipment or
accessories.

● The "In brief" section will give you
an initial overview.

● The table of contents at the
beginning of this manual and
within each section shows where
the information is located.

● The index will enable you to
search for specific information.

● This Owner's Manual depicts left­hand drive vehicles. Operation is
similar for right-hand drive
vehicles.

● The Owner's Manual uses the
engine identifier code. The
corresponding sales designation
can be found in the section
"Technical data".

● Directional data, e.g. left or right,
or front or back, always relate to
the direction of travel.

● Displays may not support your
specific language.

● Display messages and interior
labelling are written in bold
letters.

4 Introduction

Danger, Warnings and
Cautions

9 Danger

Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.

9 Warning

Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or
injury. Disregarding this
information may lead to injury.

Caution

Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage to
the vehicle. Disregarding this
information may lead to vehicle
damage.

Symbols

Page references are indicated with 3.
3 means "see page".

Page references and index entries
refer to the indented headings given
in the section table of content.

We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving.

Adam Opel GmbH

Introduction 5

6 In brief

In brief

Initial drive information

Vehicle unlocking

Unlocking with key

Turn the key in the driver's door lock
towards the front of the vehicle.

Unlocking with remote control

Press Ä to unlock the vehicle. Open
the doors by pulling the handles.

Press Å to unlock the load
compartment only. To open the
tailgate, press the button under the
tailgate handle.

Radio remote control 3 21.
Central locking system 3 24.
Load compartment 3 28.
Power windows 3 32.

In brief 7

Seat adjustment

Longitudinal adjustment

Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.

Try to move the seat back and forth to
ensure that the seat is locked in place.

Seat position 3 36.
Seat adjustment 3 37.

Backrests inclination

Turn handwheel. Do not lean on
backrest when adjusting.

Seat position 3 36.
Seat adjustment 3 37.

Seat height

Lever pumping motion
up : higher

down : lower

Operate lever and adjust body weight
on seat to raise or lower it.

Seat position 3 36.
Seat adjustment 3 37.
Seat folding 3 38.

8 In brief

Head restraint adjustment

Press release button, adjust height,
engage.

Head restraints 3 35.

Seat belt

Pull out the seat belt and fasten in belt
buckle. The seat belt must not be
twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted
back too far (maximum approx. 25 °).

To unfasten belt, press red button on
belt buckle.

Seat position 3 36.
Seat belts 3 45.
Airbag system 3 48.

Mirror adjustment

Interior mirror

To adjust the mirror, move the mirror
housing in the desired direction.

Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
3 31.

In brief 9

Exterior mirrors

Manual adjustment

Swivel lever in required direction.
The lower mirrors are not adjustable.

Electric adjustment

Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the control to left _ or right 6.
Then swivel the control to adjust the
mirror.

In position o no mirror is selected.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 30.
Electric adjustment 3 30.
Folding exterior mirrors 3 31.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 31.

Steering wheel adjustment

Unlock the lever, adjust the steering
wheel, then engage lever and ensure
it is fully locked.

Do not adjust steering wheel unless
the vehicle is stationary and the
steering wheel lock has been
released.

Airbag system 3 48.
Ignition positions 3 115.

10 In brief

Instrument panel overview

In brief 11

1 Fixed air vents ..................... 112

2 Side air vents ...................... 111

3 Light switch ........................ 100

High beam, low beam ......... 100

Headlight flash .................... 100

Daytime running lights ........101

Turn and lane-change

signals ................................. 102

4 Instruments ........................... 77

Driver Information Centre ...... 91

5 Windscreen wiper/washer ..... 72

Rear window wiper/washer ..72

Headlamp washer ................. 73

Trip odometer reset ............... 77

6 Centre air vents .................. 111

7 Document holder, pocket

for Personal Navigation

Device .................................. 61

8 Headlight range

adjustment ......................... 101

Driver Information Centre

controls ................................ 91

Trip computer ........................ 97

Instrument illumination ........ 103

Hazard warning flashers .....101

Front fog lights ................... 102

Rear fog light ...................... 102

Heated rear window .............. 34

Heated exterior mirrors ......... 31

Clock ..................................... 73

Airbag deactivation ............... 53

9 Front passenger airbag ........ 52

10 Glovebox .............................. 62

11 Heating and ventilation

system ................................. 107

Air conditioning system ....... 108

Electronic climate control

system ................................. 109

12 Selector lever, manual

transmission ....................... 122

Manual transmission

automated ........................... 123

13 Ignition switch with

steering wheel lock ............ 115

14 Steering wheel controls .......71

15 Horn ..................................... 71

Driver airbag ........................ 52

16 Steering wheel adjustment ..71

17 Cruise control ..................... 131

18 Fuse box ............................. 157

19 Bonnet release lever .......... 143

12 In brief

In brief 13

Exterior lighting

Turn light switch:

: off / daytime running lights

§

: sidelights / headlights

9

Lighting 3 100.
Daytime running lights 3 101.

Fog lights

Press light switch:

: front fog lights

>

ø

: rear fog light

Front fog lights 3 102.
Rear fog light 3 102.

Headlight flash, high beam and low beam

headlight flash : pull lever
high beam : push lever
low beam : pull lever

Depending on version, pull lever
towards steering wheel to switch
between high and low beam.

High beam 3 100.
Headlight flash 3 100.

14 In brief

Turn and lane-change signals

lever up : right turn signal
lever down : left turn signal

Turn and lane-change signals
3 102.

Hazard warning flashers

Operated by pressing ¨.
Hazard warning flashers 3 101.

Horn

Press j.
Horn 3 71.

In brief 15

Washer and wiper systems

Windscreen wiper

Rotate lever:

: off

§

Ç

: intermittent wiping

È

: slow

É

: fast

For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, move the
lever up.

Windscreen wiper 3 72.
Wiper blade replacement 3 148.

Windscreen and headlight washer systems

Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer

system 3 72.
Washer fluid 3 146.

Rear window wiper and washer systems

Rotate band to position e to activate
the rear window wiper.

The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.

Push lever: Washer fluid is sprayed
on the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.

Rear window wiper/washer 3 72.

16 In brief

Climate control

Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors

The heating is operated by pressing
Ü.

Heated rear window 3 34.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 31.

Demisting and defrosting the windows

Air conditioning system

Set the temperature control to
warmest level.

Set fan speed to highest level.
Set air distribution control to V.
Cooling n on.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Heating and ventilation system

3 107.
Air conditioning system 3 108.

Electronic climate control system

Press Ê.
Temperature and air distribution are

set automatically and the fan runs at
a high speed.

To return to automatic mode: press
n or AUTO.

Electronic climate control system
3 109.

In brief 17

Transmission

Manual transmission

Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait three seconds after depressing
the clutch pedal, pull up the collar on
the selector lever and engage the
gear.

If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.

Manual transmission 3 122.

Manual transmission automated

N : neutral position

: drive position

o

+ : higher gear

- : lower gear
A/M : switch between automatic and

manual mode

R : reverse gear (with selector

lever lock)

Manual transmission automated
3 123.

Starting off

Check before starting-off

● Tyre pressure and condition
3 160, 3 191.

● Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 144.

● All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.

● Proper position of mirrors, seats,
and seat belts 3 30, 3 36,
3 46.

● Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.

18 In brief

Starting the engine

● Turn key to position 1.

● Move the steering wheel slightly
to release the steering wheel
lock.

● Operate clutch and brake.

● Manual transmission automated:
operate brake, the transmission
automatically shifts to N (neutral).

● Do not operate accelerator pedal.

● Diesel engines: turn the key to
position 1 for preheating and wait
until control indicator ! goes
out.

● Turn key to position 2 and
release.

Starting the engine 3 116.

Stop-start system

If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:

● Depress the clutch pedal.

● Engage neutral gear.

● Release the clutch pedal.

An Autostop is indicated when ^ is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 91.

To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.

Stop-start system 3 117.

In brief 19

Parking

9 Warning

● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.

● Always apply parking brake
without pressing release
button. Apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill slope or
uphill slope. Depress brake
pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.

● Switch off the engine.

● If the vehicle is on a level
surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear before switching off
the ignition. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.

If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear
before switching off the ignition.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.

● Close the windows.

● Turn the ignition key to position
0 and remove it from the
ignition switch. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.

●

Lock the vehicle with e on the
remote control.

● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 143.

Caution

After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low
load or run in neutral for approx.
30 seconds before switching off, in
order to protect the turbocharger.

Keys, locks 3 20.
Laying the vehicle up for a long period

of time 3 142.

20 Keys, doors and windows

Keys, doors and windows

Keys, locks ................................... 20

Keys .......................................... 20

Car Pass .................................... 21

Radio remote control ................. 21

Manual door locks ..................... 22

Central locking system .............. 24

Child locks ................................. 25

Doors ........................................... 26

Sliding door ............................... 26

Rear doors ................................. 26

Load compartment .................... 28

Vehicle security ............................ 29

Anti-theft locking system ...........29

Immobiliser ................................ 29

Exterior mirrors ............................ 30

Convex shape ........................... 30

Manual adjustment .................... 30

Electric adjustment .................... 30

Folding mirrors .......................... 31

Heated mirrors ........................... 31

Interior mirrors ............................. 31

Manual anti-dazzle .................... 31

Windows ...................................... 32

Windscreen ............................... 32

Manual windows ........................ 32

Power windows ......................... 32

Rear windows ............................ 34

Heated rear window .................. 34

Sun visors .................................. 34

Keys, locks

Keys

Caution

Do not attach heavy or bulky items
to the ignition key.

Replacement keys

The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.

The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.

Locks 3 173.
Radio remote control 3 21.
Central locking system 3 24.
Starting the engine 3 116.

Keys, doors and windows 21

Key with foldaway key section

Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.

Car Pass

The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.

When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this vehicle data is needed
in order to perform certain operations.

Radio remote control

Used to operate:

● central locking system 3 24

● anti-theft locking system 3 29

● power windows 3 32

The remote control has a range of up
to 5 metres. It can be restricted by
external influences. The hazard
warning flashers confirm operation.

Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.

Fault

If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the remote control,
it may be due to the following:

● Fault in remote control.

● The range is exceeded.

● The battery voltage is too low.

● Frequent, repeated operation of
the remote control while not in
range.

● Overload of the central locking
system by operating at frequent
intervals; the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.

● Interference from higher-power
radio waves from other sources.

Unlocking 3 24.

Remote control battery replacement

Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.

22 Keys, doors and windows

Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.

Key with foldaway key section

Extend the key (to reveal the battery
holder) and remove the battery holder
by undoing the screw with a suitable
screwdriver. Remove the battery

holder from the key and replace the
battery (type CR 2032), paying
attention to the installation position.

Refit the battery holder in the key and
secure with the screw.

Manual door locks

If the power supply has been
interrupted, the vehicle battery
voltage has dropped too low, or there
is a fault in the central locking system,
the door locks cannot be operated
with the remote control.

Unlocking

Manually unlock the driver's door by
inserting the key in the lock cylinder
and turning towards the front of the
vehicle. Open the driver's door by
pulling the exterior handle.

The front passenger door and sliding
side door(s) can then be opened by
operating the exterior or interior
handles.

Manually unlock the rear doors by
turning the key in the lock cylinder (if
available) or open from the inside.
The tailgate cannot be unlocked from
the outside under the conditions
stated above.

Rear doors 3 26.
Emergency tailgate opening from

inside the vehicle 3 28.
Child locks 3 25.

Locking

Close the rear doors/tailgate 3 26
and lock by turning the key in the lock
cylinder (if available).

Keys, doors and windows 23

Sliding side door manual lock

Push down inside locking knob on top
of interior handle (if available) on the
sliding side door(s) and/or engage the
manual lock on the sliding side door
(if available), see below. Then close
the door from the outside.

Close front passenger door from
inside then push down inside locking
knob.

Then close the driver's door from
outside and lock it by turning the key
in the lock cylinder towards the rear of
the vehicle. The vehicle is locked.

Mechanical anti-theft locking system
3 29.

To prevent the sliding side door from
being opened from the outside, open
the door and engage the manual lock
(if available).

Using a suitable tool, turn the lock
switch on the door to locked position

1. The door cannot be opened from
outside.

Note
The manual lock on the sliding side
door remains engaged even after
unlocking the vehicle with the
remote control.

24 Keys, doors and windows

To disengage, open the door from
inside the vehicle then turn the switch
to unlocked position 2.

Central locking system

Unlocks and locks the front doors,
sliding side doors and load
compartment.

A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks and opens the respective
door.

For safety reasons, the vehicle
cannot be locked if the key is in the
ignition switch.

Unlocking

Note
In the event of an accident of a
certain severity, the vehicle unlocks
automatically.

Fuel cut-off system 3 97.

Van

Press Ä: Front doors are unlocked.

Press Å: Rear doors / tailgate and
sliding side doors are unlocked.

Combi, Combo Tour
Press Ä: All doors, including rear
doors / tailgate and sliding side doors
are unlocked.

Press Å: Rear doors / tailgate only
are unlocked.

Note
If engaged, the manual lock on the
sliding side door remains engaged
even after unlocking the vehicle with
the remote control.

Sliding side door manual lock 3 22.

Locking

Close all doors. If the doors are not
closed properly, the central locking
system will not work.

Note
If a door or the tailgate is open,
control indicator ( illuminates in the
instrument cluster 3 91.

Keys, doors and windows 25

Press e. All doors, including rear
doors / tailgate and sliding side doors
are locked.

Automatic locking
The vehicle can be configured to
automatically lock the doors when
vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h.

Driver Information Centre 3 91.

Unlocking the load compartment from inside the vehicle

Available depending on version,
press Å: The load compartment
(rear doors / tailgate and sliding side
doors) are unlocked.

When the load compartment is
locked, the LED in the button is
illuminated.

Child locks

9 Warning

Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.

Using a suitable tool, turn child lock
switch on the sliding side door (if
available) towards the horizontal
position. The door cannot be opened
from inside.

To deactivate, turn the child lock
switch to the vertical position.

26 Keys, doors and windows

Doors

Sliding door

Unlock the sliding side door with the
remote control 3 24.

Pull lever on interior handle (if
available) and slide the door.

Depending on version, it may only be
possible to open and close the sliding
side door using the outside handle.

Caution

Ensure the sliding side door is fully
closed and secure before driving
the vehicle.

Central locking system 3 24.

Caution

To avoid damage, do not attempt
to operate the sliding side door
when the fuel filler flap is open.

9 Danger

Do not drive with the sliding side
door open or ajar, e.g. when
transporting bulky objects, since
toxic exhaust gases, which cannot
be seen or smelled, could enter
the vehicle. This can cause
unconsciousness and even death.

Refuelling 3 136.

Rear doors

Unlock the rear doors with the remote
control or by turning the key in the rear
door lock cylinder.

Central locking 3 24.
Manual door locks 3 22.
Always open the left hand door before

the right hand door.

To open the left hand rear door, pull
the exterior handle.

Keys, doors and windows 27

The door is opened from inside the
vehicle by pressing down the interior
handle.

The right hand rear door is released
using the lever.

9 Warning

The rear lights may be obscured if
the rear doors are open and the
vehicle is parked on the roadside.

Make other road users aware of
the vehicle, by using a warning
triangle or other equipment
specified in the road traffic
regulations.

The doors are retained in the 90º
position by locking stays. To open the
doors to 180º, push the latch and
swing open to the desired position.

9 Warning

Ensure extended opening doors
are secured when fully opened.

Opened doors may slam closed
due to the force of the wind!

Always close the right hand door
before the left hand door.

9 Danger

Do not drive with the rear doors
open or ajar, e.g. when
transporting bulky objects, since
toxic exhaust gases, which cannot
be seen or smelled, could enter
the vehicle. This can cause
unconsciousness and even death.

Central locking system 3 24.

28 Keys, doors and windows

Load compartment

Tailgate

Opening
Unlock the tailgate with the remote
control 3 24.

Press the button underneath the
tailgate handle.

Closing

Use the interior loop.
Do not press button underneath the

tailgate handle whilst closing as this
will unlock the tailgate again.

Note
To avoid damage, place fingers
through the loop before pulling
downwards.

Ensure tailgate is fully closed before
driving.

Central locking system 3 24.

Emergency tailgate opening from inside the vehicle

An access hole (arrowed) enables the
tailgate latch to be released using a
suitable tool. Push lever to the right to
unlock and open the tailgate.

9 Danger

Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which cannot be seen or
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.