Opel Combo 2011.5 Owner Manual
Contents
Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 19
Seats, restraints ........................... 34
Storage ........................................ 47
Instruments and controls ............. 56
Lighting ........................................ 75
Climate control ............................. 80
Driving and operating ................... 84
Vehicle care ................................. 99
Service and maintenance .......... 134
Technical data ........................... 138
Customer information ................ 156
Index .......................................... 158
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 under 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.
When this Owner's Manual refers to
a workshop visit, we recommend your
Opel Service Partner.
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
factory engine designations. The
corresponding sales designations
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.
■ The vehicle display screens may
not support your specific language.
■ In this manual all display messages
and interior labellings are written in
bold type.
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".
We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving.
Adam Opel AG
Introduction 5
6 In brief
In brief
Initial drive information
Vehicle unlocking
Turn the key in the driver's door lock
to the front or press button q to
unlock the doors. Open the doors by
pulling the handles.
To unlock the leaf doors, turn the key
to the vertical position or press button
q. The radio remote control will only
unlock the leaf doors if the key slot is
in vertical position.
To open the right leaf door pull the
handle. To open the left leaf door, turn
the handle on the inside.
Unlocking the tailgate
To unlock the tailgate, turn the key to
the horizontal position or press button
q. The radio remote control will only
unlock the tailgate if the key slot is in
horizontal position.
To open the tailgate press the button.
Radio remote control 3 19, Central
locking system 3 21, Sliding doors
3 25, Load compartment 3 26.
In brief 7
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle. Move the seat until it
engages.
Seat adjustment 3 36, Seat position
3 35.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
Seat backrests
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on seat
when adjusting.
Seat adjustment 3 36, Seat position
3 35, Folding front passenger seat
backrest 3 37.
Seat height
Lift lever and relieve some weight
from seat to raise it or press down on
seat with body weight to lower it.
Seats 3 36, Seat position 3 35.
8 In brief
Head restraint adjustment
Tilt forward to release, hold in place,
adjust height and release again.
Head restraints 3 34.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and engage 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 release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat belts 3 38, Airbag system
3 40, Seat position 3 35.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
Swivel the lever on the underside to
reduce dazzle.
Interior mirror 3 31.
In brief 9
Exterior mirrors
Manual adjustment
Adjust the exterior mirror manually
using the handle.
Electric adjustment
First select the relevant exterior mirror
with the rocker switch and adjust with
the four-way switch.
Electric adjustment 3 30, Convex
exterior mirrors 3 30, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 30, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 31.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust height, then
engage lever and ensure it is fully
locked. Do not adjust steering wheel
unless vehicle is stationary and
steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 40, Ignition
positions 3 85.
10 In brief
In brief 11
Instrument panel overview
1 Light switch .......................... 75
2 Side air vents ........................ 82
3 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ..... 77
4 Horn ...................................... 57
5 Steering wheel controls ........ 56
6 Instruments .......................... 61
7 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ... 57
8 Centre air vents ..................... 82
9 Info-Display ........................... 70
10 Hazard warning flashers ....... 76
LED for anti-theft alarm
system ................................... 27
11 Infotainment system .............. 10
12 Front passenger airbag ......... 40
13 Glovebox .............................. 47
14 Heating and ventilation
system ................................... 80
15 Air conditioning system ......... 81
Heated rear window .............. 33
16 Ashtray .................................. 60
17 Cigarette lighter ..................... 59
Power outlet .......................... 59
18 Seat heating .......................... 37
Fuel selection switch
(natural gas/petrol) ................ 63
19 Accelerator pedal .................. 84
20 Brake pedal ........................... 92
21 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............... 85
22 Steering wheel adjustment ...56
23 Clutch pedal .......................... 84
24 Bonnet release lever ........... 100
25 Headlamp range
adjustment ............................ 76
Front fog lights ...................... 77
Rear fog light ......................... 77
Instrument illumination .......... 78
12 In brief
In brief 13
Exterior lighting
Turn light switch
= Off
7
= Sidelights
8
= Headlights
9
Press light switch
= Courtesy lights
0
Push button
= Front fog lights
>
= Rear fog lights
r
Lighting 3 75.
Headlight flash, high beam and low beam
headlight flash = pull lever
high beam = push lever
low beam = push lever again
High beam 3 75, Headlight flash
3 75.
Turn and lane-change signals
right = lever up
left = lever down
Turn and lane-change signals
3 77.
14 In brief
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
Hazard warning flashers 3 76.
Horn
Press j.
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper
= fast
&
= slow
%
= interval wiping
$
= off
§
Windscreen wiper 3 57, Wiper
blade replacement 3 104.
In brief 15
Windscreen washer systems
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 57,
Washer fluid 3 103.
Rear window wiper and washer system
Wiper on = push lever
Wiper off = pull lever
Wash = push lever and hold
Rear window wiper and washer
system 3 58, Wiper blade
replacement 3 104, Washer fluid
3 103.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors
Heating is operated by pressing the
Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 33.
16 In brief
Demisting and defrosting the windows
Set temperature control to warmest
level.
Set fan speed to highest level.
Set air distribution to V.
Cooling n on.
Climate control system 3 80.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then lift the ring
under 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 88.
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)
To move the selector lever from N to
R press the button on the lever.
Only start in N with foot brake applied.
Manual transmission automated
3 89.
In brief 17
Starting off
Check before starting off
■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 119,
3 150.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 101.
■ 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 35,
3 39.
■ Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
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 in
N
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ diesel engines, turn the key to
position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator ! goes out
■ turn key to 3 and release
Starting the engine 3 85.
Parking
■ Always apply the parking brake
without pressing the release button.
Apply as firmly as possible on
a downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress the foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine. Turn the
ignition key to 0 and remove it. Turn
the steering wheel until the steering
wheel lock is felt to engage.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or
move the selector lever to centre
position 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 or move the
selector lever to centre position
before switching off the ignition.
Turn the front wheels towards the
kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle with button p on
the radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 27.
18 In brief
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Close windows and sunroof.
■ The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 3 100.
■ 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 19,
Laying the vehicle up for a long period
of time 3 99.
Keys, doors and windows 19
Keys, doors and windows
Keys, locks ................................... 19
Doors ........................................... 25
Vehicle security ............................ 27
Exterior mirrors ............................ 30
Interior mirrors ............................. 31
Windows ...................................... 31
Keys, locks
Keys
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 3 131.
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 car is taken to a workshop,
this vehicle data is needed in order to
perform certain operations.
Radio remote control
20 Keys, doors and windows
Used to operate:
■ Central locking system,
■ Anti-theft locking system,
■ Anti-theft alarm system,
■ Power windows.
The radio remote control has an
approximate range of up to 5 metres.
This range can be affected by outside
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 radio remote
control, it may be due to the following:
■ Range exceeded,
■ Battery voltage too low,
■ Frequent, repeated operation of the
radio remote control while not in
range, which will require resynchronisation,
■ 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 21.
Radio remote control battery replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range is noticeably diminished.
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 and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Key with fixed key section
Have the battery replaced by
a workshop.
Keys, doors and windows 21
Radio remote control synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control will be
synchronised when you switch on the
ignition.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
Note
In the event of an accident of
a certain severity, the vehicle
unlocks automatically.
Note
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control the doors are locked
automatically if no door has been
opened.
Unlocking
Central locking system with key activation
Turn the key in the driver's door lock
to the front.
Central locking system with radio remote control
Press button q.
Two settings are possible:
To unlock only the vehicle, press
button q.
Country-specific version: Pressing
the button q once will unlock the
driver's door. Pressing the button q
twice will unlock the entire vehicle.
22 Keys, doors and windows
Locking
Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap. If the driver's door is not
closed properly, the central locking
system will not work.
Central locking system with key activation
Turn the key in the driver's door lock
rearwards.
Central locking system with radio remote control
Press button p.
Fault in radio remote control
Unlocking
Turn the key in the driver's door lock
towards front of vehicle. The entire
vehicle is unlocked. Switch on ignition
to deactivate anti-theft alarm system.
Locking
Close the driver's door, turn key in
lock towards rear of vehicle. The
vehicle is locked.
Keys, doors and windows 23
Fault in central locking system
Unlocking
Turn the key in the driver's door lock
towards front of vehicle. The other
doors can be opened by pulling the
interior handle (not possible if the
anti-theft locking system is active).
The load compartment and fuel filler
flap remain locked. To deactivate the
anti-theft locking system, switch on
the ignition 3 27.
Locking
With the driver’s door open, press the
lock button of one of the other doors.
Close the driver’s door and turn the
key in the driver’s door lock toward
the rear of the vehicle. The unlocked
fuel filler flap cannot be locked.
Note
■ The mechanical anti-theft locking
system and the anti-theft alarm
system cannot be activated with
the key.
■ To deactivate the anti-theft alarm
system alarm, switch on the
ignition after opening a door.
Central locking and the tailgate
The central locking system and antitheft locking system for the doors
cannot be operated via the tailgate
lock.
Key slot horizontal in lock
When the central locking system is
operated, the tailgate is locked or
unlocked together with the doors.
If the key is turned to the vertical
position after unlocking via the central
locking system, the tailgate remains
locked.
Key slot vertical in lock
The tailgate remains locked when the
doors are locked or unlocked via the
central locking system. Choose this
position if the tailgate should always
remain locked.
Unlocking the tailgate with the key with centrally locked doors
Turn the key clockwise as far as
possible beyond the resistance point
from the vertical or horizontal
position. To safeguard against being
locked out, the key cannot be
removed when in this position.
24 Keys, doors and windows
Relock the tailgate by closing it and
turning the key to the horizontal or
vertical position.
In the horizontal position, the tailgate
will be unlocked the next time the
vehicle is unlocked via the central
locking system.
Central locking and the leaf doors
The central locking system and antitheft locking system for the doors
cannot be operated via the leaf doors
lock.
Key slot horizontal in lock
When the central locking system is
operated, the leaf doors are locked or
unlocked together with the doors.
If the key is turned to the vertical
position after unlocking via the central
locking system, the leaf doors remain
locked.
Key slot vertical in lock
The leaf doors remain locked when
the doors are locked or unlocked via
the central locking system. Choose
this position if the leaf doors are to
always remain locked.
Unlocking the leaf doors with the key with centrally locked doors
Turn the key anti-clockwise as far as
possible beyond the resistance point
from the vertical or horizontal position
and pull the handle of the leaf door.
To safeguard against being locked
out, the key cannot be removed when
in this position.
Relock the leaf doors by closing it and
turning the key to the horizontal or
vertical position.
In the horizontal position, the leaf
doors will be unlocked the next time
the vehicle is unlocked via the central
locking system.
Keys, doors and windows 25
Child locks
9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn the rotary knob on the door lock
from the vertical position. The door
cannot be opened from inside.
Doors
Sliding door
9 Warning
If the vehicle is parked on
a downhill slope, open sliding
doors may move accidentally on
account of their weight.
Close the sliding doors before
driving off.
Opening from outside
To open the sliding doors, pull the
handle and slide the door towards the
rear of the vehicle.
Opening from inside
To open the unlocked sliding door,
pull the handle and slide the door
towards the rear of the vehicle.
To prevent damage, the right-hand
sliding door cannot be fully opened if
the tank flap is open.
To close
Slide the sliding door until it engages.
26 Keys, doors and windows
Load compartment
Tailgate
Opening
Press the button to open the tailgate.
9 Warning
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases could enter the vehicle.
Note
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Closing
Use the interior handle.
Do not press the button under the
moulding while closing as this will
unlock the tailgate again.
Leaf doors
Opening
Open right-hand leaf door from
outside by raising door handle or from
inside by pivoting handle.
Unlock and open the left-hand leaf
door from inside by pivoting the
handle.
The doors engage at a 90° position.
Both doors can be opened up to 180°:
Close the door slightly from
the 90° position, disengage the stop
lug from the guide rail and open the
door completely.
Keys, doors and windows 27
When the doors are open 180°, the
rear exterior lighting is covered.
Therefore, only open the doors until
they engage when it is dark outside.
When closing, make sure that the
stop lug properly engages in the
guide rail.
Closing
Push first the left and then the right
leaf door past slight resistance.
Vehicle security
Anti-theft alarm system
It monitors:
■ Doors, load compartment, bonnet,
■ Passenger compartment,
■ Vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is
raised,
■ Ignition.
9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doors
cannot be unlocked from the
inside.
Note
Changes to the vehicle interior, such
as the use of seat covers, could
impair the function of passenger
compartment monitoring.
Activating with the radio remote control
All doors, windows and the bonnet
must be closed.
Press p twice within 10 seconds.
If the ignition was on, the driver's door
must be opened and closed in order
to activate the anti-theft alarm
system.
28 Keys, doors and windows
Activation without monitoring of passenger compartment and vehicle inclination
Switch off the monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle
inclination when animals are being
left in the vehicle, because of high
volume ultrasonic signals or
movements triggering the alarm.
Switch off as well when the vehicle is
on a ferry or train or if the interior of
the parked vehicle is being heated.
1. Close load compartment and
bonnet.
2. Press button in front of the
courtesy light (with ignition off);
LED in the hazard warning
flashers button flashes for
a maximum of 10 seconds.
3. Close doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm
system. The LED illuminates.
After approx. 10 seconds, the
system is armed. The LED flashes
until the system is deactivated.
Light-emitting diode (LED)
During the first 10 seconds of antitheft alarm system activation:
LED
illuminates
LED
flashes
quickly
After the first 10 seconds of anti-theft
alarm system activation:
LED flashes
slowly
LED illuminates
for approx.
1 second
Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
= Test, ignition delay,
= Door, load
compartment or
bonnet open, or
system fault.
= System active.
= System
deactivated.
Deactivation
Press button q on radio remote
control or switch on ignition.
If there is a fault in remote control, turn
key in driver’s door lock toward front
of vehicle as far as it will go.
Keys, doors and windows 29
If the alarm is triggered when the
driver’s door is opened, deactivate
the anti-theft alarm system by
switching on the ignition.
Opening and closing tailgate/
leaf doors with activated antitheft alarm system
To unlock:
1. Tailgate:
Turn key clockwise all the way
past the horizontal position. The
tailgate is unlocked and
monitoring of the passenger
compartment and vehicle
inclination are disabled.
Leaf doors:
Turn key anti-clockwise all the
way past the vertical position. The
leaf doors are unlocked and
monitoring of the passenger
compartment and vehicle
inclination are disabled.
2. Open the tailgate or leaf doors.
3. Close the tailgate or leaf doors.
4. To lock: Turn key back to
horizontal or vertical position.
Monitoring of the interior and
vehicle inclination is enabled after
approx. 10 seconds.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm gives off
an acoustic signal (horn) and a visual
signal (hazard warning flashers). The
number and duration of which are
stipulated by legislation.
The alarm siren can be silenced by
pressing any button of the radio
remote control or by switching on the
ignition. The anti-theft alarm system is
deactivated at the same time.
Immobiliser
The system checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to start with the key
being used. If the transponder in the
key is recognised, the engine can be
started.
The immobiliser activates itself
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch.
If the control indicator A flashes
when the ignition is on, there is a fault
in the system; the engine cannot be
started. Switch off the ignition and
then repeat the start attempt.
If the control indicator A continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
If control indicator illuminates after
the engine has started, there is a fault
in the engine electronics or
transmission electronics 3 67,
3 91, or there is water in the diesel
fuel filter.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on
the anti-theft alarm system 3 21,
3 27.
30 Keys, doors and windows
Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror reduces
blind spots. The shape of the mirror
makes objects appear smaller, which
will affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Manual adjustment
Adjust mirrors by swivelling lever in
required direction.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror with
the rocker switch and adjust with the
four-way switch.
Folding
Manual
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the
mirror by applying slight pressure to
the mirror housing.
The exterior mirrors can be folded in
by pressing gently on the outer edge
of the housing.
Return the mirrors to the driving
position before starting off.
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