Vauxhall Combo 2007 User Manual

COMBO

COMBO

Operation, Safety and Maintenance

Owner’s Manual

VAUXHALL Combo

Operation, Safety, Maintenance

Data specific to your vehicle

Pleas e en ter your vehicle ’s data he re to ke ep it ea sily acces sible.
This information is available under the section "Technical da ta" as well as on the ide ntification plate and in the Service Booklet.

Fuel

Designati on

Engine oil

Grade

Viscosity

Tyre pressure

Ty re size for loa d with 1 person and

lig ht lu gga ge

Summer tyre s Front Rear Front Rear

Winter tyres Front Rear Front Rear

wi th full load

Weights

Permissible gross vehicle weight

– EC kerb weight

=Loading

Your Co mbo

Developed to the latest findings of
automobile research, it offers technical

sophistication and e xceptional com fort.
Your vehicle represents an intelligent

synthesis of advanced technology,
outstanding safety, environmental

compatibility and economy.
It now lies with you to drive your vehicle

safely and to see it it pe rforms perfectly.
This Owner’s Manual provides you with all

the necessary information to that end.
Make sure your pa ssengers are aware

of the possible risk of accident and injury
which may result from improper use of the

vehicle.
You m ust always comply with the specific

laws of the country that you are travelling.
Th ese laws m ay diffe r from the informatio n

in this Owner’s Manual.

The Owner’s Manual should always be kept
in the vehicle: Ready to hand in the glove

compartment.

Make use of th e Own er’s Manual:

z The "In Brief" section will give you an

initial overview.

z The table of contents at the start of the

Owner’s Manual and in e ach individual
chapter will help you find your way.

z Its index will help you find what you

want.

z It w ill familiarise you with the

sophisticated technology.

z It w ill increase your pleasure in your

vehicle.

z It will help you to handle your vehicle

expertly.

The Owner’s Manual is designed to be
clearly laid out and e asily understood.

This symbol s ignifies :

6 Continue reading on next page.
3 The asterisk signifies equipment not

fitted to all vehicles (model variants,
engine options, models specific to one

country, optional equipment, Genuine
Vauxhall Parts and Accessories).

9 Warnin g

Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or injury.

Disregard of the instructions may lead to
inju ries or e ndanger life.

Inform your passengers accordingly.

Yellow arrows in the illustrations serve as
points of reference or indicate some action

to be performed.
Black arrows in the illustrations indicate

a re action or a second action to be
performed.

Thank you for choosing a Vauxhall. We
wish you many hours of pleasurable

driving.

Your Vauxhall Team

Contents

Commitment to customer
satisfaction:

Our ai m: to keep you happy with your

vehicle. All Vauxhall Authorised Repairers
offer first-class service at competitive

prices. Experienced, factory-trained
technicians work according to factory

instructions. Your Authorised Repairer can
supply you with GEN UINE VAU XHALL -

APPROVED PARTS, which have undergone
stringent quality and precision checks, and

of course useful and attractive
VAUXHALL-APPROVED AC CESSORIES.

Our name is your guarantee!

For d eta ils of the
Vauxhall Authorised Rep airer Netw ork,

please ring this number; 0845 090 2044

In Brief ...... ......... ........ ......... ......... ......... ..... 2

Instrum ents ........ .... .... ..... .... .............. .... .. 24

Keys, Doors, Bonnet ....... .... ..... .... ........... 44

Seats , Interior ..... .... .... ......... ......... ......... .. 63

Safety system s ....... .... ..... ......... ......... ...... 7 5

Lighting ......... ..... .... .... ..... ............. ..... .... .. 93

Windows ............. .... .... ..... .... .............. .... .. 98

Climate control ...... .... ......... ......... ......... 101

Easytronic . ......... .... .... ..... .... .............. .... 111

Drivin g h in ts . ......... ......... ......... ......... .... 117

Saving Fuel,

Protecting the Environment .... ..... .... 119

Fuel con sumption, fuel, refuelling ...... 121

Catalytic conve rter, e xhaust gases .... 124

Brake s ........ .... ......... ......... ......... ......... .... 128

Whee ls, tyres ...... .... ......... ......... ......... .... 132

Roof racks,

Carava n and trailer to wing ........ .... 138

Self-help .... .... ..... ............. .... ..... .... ..... .... 143

If y ou have a problem ... ......... ......... .... 178

Maintenance, Inspection S ystem ........ 180

Vehicle care .. ..... .... .... .............. .... ..... .... 191

Te chnical Data . ........ ......... ......... ......... 196

Index ..... ..... .... ......... ......... ......... ......... .... 212

2In Brief

In Brief

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Key nu mbe rs,
Code numbers

Remove key number from keys.
The key number is specified in the vehicle

documents and in the Car Pass 3.
Alloy whe els 3, towin g equip ment 3 : make

a note of the key identifier cod es.
Electronic imm obilizer, infotainment

sy ste m 3: The code numb ers are spe cified
in the Car Pass.

Do not keep the Car Pass in the vehicle.
For key with retractable blade 3, press the

button to extend.
6 Further information – see pages 44, 45,

vehicle recomm issioning – page 190.

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To unlock the vehicle and
open the doors:

With key in lock
turn key towards front of

vehicle or press button q
on the remote control 3,

pull door handle and open door or
sliding d oor 3.

Unlocking the door from inside:
Pull up on lock button.

6 Sliding door 3 – see page 54.
door locks, child safety locks 3 –

see page 46,
electronic immobilizer – see page 45,

radio frequency remote control 3 –
see page 47,

central locking system 3 – see page 51,
Vauxhall alarm system 3 – see page 58.

3In Brief

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To unlock and open ta ilgate 3:
Turn key to horizontal position or

press bu tto n q on the remote
control 3,

press bu tto n and
open tailgate upwards.

When using the remote control, the tailg ate
is only unlocked if the key slot in the button

is in the horizontal position.
If the key slot is in the vertical position, the

tailgate is always locked.
6 Radio frequency remote control 3 –

see page 47,
central locking system 3 – see page 51,

Vauxhall alarm system 3 – see page 58,
tailgate 3 – see page 55.

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To unlock and open rear doors 3 :
Turn key to vertical position or

press button q on the remo te
control 3,

pull handle and open rear door.
To open the left rear, pivot the

handle on th e inside.

When using the remote control, the rear
doors a re only unlocked if th e ke y slot in the

lock is in the vertical position.
If the key slot is in the horizontal position,

the rear doors are always locked.
6 Radio frequency remote control 3 –

see page 47,
central locking system 3 – see p age 51,

Vauxhall alarm system 3 – see page 58,
rear doors 3 – see page 56.

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To adjust fron t seat 3:
Pull handle,

slide seat,
release handle,

allow seat to audibly latch into
position

N ever adjust the seat wh ilst drivin g. It c ould
move in an uncontrolled manner when the

handle ha s been pulled.
6 Seat position – see page 63.

9 Warnin g

Important: Do not sit nearer than 10
inches (25 cm) from the steering wheel, to

permit safe airbag d eployment.

4In Brief

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To adjust front seat backrests:
Turn handwheel

Move sea t backrest to suit seating position.
Do not lean on seat backrest whilst

adjusting it.
6 Seat position – see pag e 63.

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To adjust front seat height 3:
Pull lever at side

Lift lever and relieve some weight from seat
to raise it or press down on seat with body

weight to lowe r it.
Nev er adjust the driver’s seat whilst driving.

It could move in an uncontrolled manner
when the lever has been pulled.

6 Seat position – see page 63.

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To fold front seat backrest 3:
Raise lever

To enter and le ave the rear seat area, tilt
front seat back forwards.

6 Seat position – see page 63.

5In Brief

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To adjust height 3 of front and
outboard rear head restraints:

Tip forward to release,
hol d and adjust h eight,

release

6 H ead restraint position – see page 63,
further information, removal –

see page 64,
centre rear head restraint 3 – see page 64.

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To adjust interior mirror:
Swivel mirror housing

Swivel lever on underside of mirror housing
to reduce dazzle at night.

6In Brief

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To adjust exterior mirrors:
Swivel lever in required direction

6 Further information, aspherical exterior
mirror 3 – see page 91.

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Electrically adjustable
exterior mirrors 3:

Four-way switch in driver’s door

Togg le switch to left or right: four-way
switch moves appropriate mirror.

6 Additional instructions, aspherical
exterior mirror 3 – see page 91,

heated exterior mirror 3 – see page 16.

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To retract exterior mirrors

The mirrors retract when subject to slight
pressure.

Return the mirrors to the driving position
before starting-off.

7In Brief

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Fitting seat belt:
Draw seat belt smoothly from

inertia reel,
gu id e ov er sh ould e r

and engage in buckle

The belt must not be twisted at any point.
The lap belt must lie snugly against the

body. The backrest must not be tilted back
too far (recommended tilting angle

approx. 25°).
To release belt, press red button on belt

buckle.
6 Safety belts – see pages 76 to 82,

airbag systems 3 – see page 82,
seat position – see page 63.

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Disengaging steering column
loc k:

To release the lock,
move the steering wheel slightly

and turn the key to position 1

Positions:
0 = Ignition off

1 = Steering released, ignition off
2 = Ignition on,

Diesel engines: preheating

3= Start
6Starting – see page 18,

electronic immobilizer – see page 45.
Remove key and lock steering wheel –

see page 19.

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Steerin g wheel adjustment 3 :

Swivel lever down,

adjust height,

swivel leve r u p,

engage

Adjust steering wheel only when vehicle is
stationary and steering column lock is

released.
6 Air bag sy ste ms 3 – see page 82.

8In Brief

9In Brief

Page

1 Side air v ents ................. .... ......... ... 102

2 Front pa ssenger airbag 3 .............. 82

3 Infotainment system 3 . .... ............. . 42

4 Haza rd warning lights ...... .... ..... ..... 14

LED for Vauxhall alarm system 3 ..59

5 Display3 for tim e, date,

outside temperature,

infotainment system 3 ..... ............. . 3 1

6 Centre air v ents .... .... ......... ......... .... 102

7 Turn signals, headlight flash,

dipped beam, main beam ............ . 13

8 Horn ........ ..... .... ..... ............. .... ..... .... .. 14

9 Infotainment system

remote control 3 .. .... ..... ............. .... . 2 2

10 Instruments ...... ..... .... ..... .... ............. . 24

Pa ge

11 Windscreen wiper,

windscreen wash system,

rear window wash system 3 .... ....... 15

12 Light switch .................. .... ......... .13, 9 3

13 Headlight range adjustment 3 ..... .. 94

Fog tail light ........ ..... .... ......... ......... .. 95

Front fog lights 3 ......... ......... ......... .. 94

Instrument illumination ........ ......... .. 95

14 Bonne t rele ase lever . .... ............. ..... . 6 1

15 Starter switch with

steerin g column lock..... .... ..... ......... .... 7

16 Stee ring wheel adjustm ent 3 ... ..... ... 7

17 Ac celera tor pedal ............ ..... 117, 118

18 Brake peda l .............. .... .... ..... 117, 1 29

19 Clutch ped al 3 .... ..... ............. .... .... 1 18

Page

20 S eat heating 3 ... .............. .... ..... .... 103

21 Accessory socket or

cigare tte lighter ...... ......... ......... ...... 71

22 Ashtray 3 ............ ..... .... ......... ......... .. 72

23 Air conditioning system 3 ... ......... 107

Heated rear w indow 3 .... ........ 16, 103

Air recirculation system 3 ......... .... 107

24 Heating and v entilation system .. 101

25 Glove compartment ... ..... ......... ...... 73

10 In Brief

Control indicators

X Seat belt 3,

see page 24.

> Front fog lights 3 ,

see pages 24, 94.

A Engine electronics,

transmission electronics 3,
electr onic imm obilize r,

diesel fuel filter 3,

see pages 24, 45, 126.

Z Exhaust emissi ons 3 ,

see pages 25, 45, 125.

v Airbag systems 3,

bel t tensioners,

see pages 77, 86.

I Engine oil pressure,

see page 25.

O Turn signal l ights,

see page s 14, 25.

C Main beam,

see page s 13, 26.

! Preheating for diesel engines 3,

di esel part icle filte r 3,

see page 26.

T Easytronic winter program 3,

see page s 113.

r Fo g tai l ligh t,

see page s 26, 95.

p Alternator,

see page 26.

R Brake system,

clutch syst em 3,

see page 26.

u Anti-lock Brake System 3,

see page 131.

S Engine oil level 3,

see pages 27, 182.

EPS Electr ic power-assisted steering 3,

see page 27.

Y Fue l level,

see pages 27, 30, 143.

11In Brief

Lighting

Lig ht switch,
sw itc h p o s it ions,

see pages 13, 93,

7 Lights off,
8 Parking l ights,

9 Dippe d beam, main beam.
0 Courtes y lig ht,

see page 96.

C Dippe d beam, main beam,

see page 13.

O Turn signal lights,

see page 14.

> Front fog lights 3 ,

see page 94.

r Fog t ail lig ht,

see page 95.

k Instrume nt illu m ination,

see page 95.

? Hea dlight range adjustment 3,

see page 94.

¨ Haza rd wa rning lights,

see page 14.

Climate control

x Air flow,

see page s 104.

Air distribut ion,

see page s 104,

V To windscreen and

front door window s,

J To windscreen, front

door windows
and footwell,

K To footwell,
L To head area and footwell,

M To head area.

Ü Heated rear window 3,

see pages 103.

n Air conditioning system 3,

see page 107.

4 Air recircul ation system 3,

see page 107.

ß Heated front seats 3,

see page 103.

12 In Brief

Windscreen wiper

Stalk positions,

see page 15,

§ Off,
$ Timed interva l wip e,

% Slow,
& Fast.

Date, time, information display,
infota inment sy s tem

Inform ation d isp lay 3,

see page 31.

Ö On button for date

and time,

; Setting buttons for date and time

Infotainment system
remote control 3,

see page 22.

Miscellaneous

p Central l ocking sy stem 3,

locking – see page 51.

q Central l ocking sy stem 3,

unlocking – see page 51.

j Horn,

see page 14.

T Easytronic winter program,

3,

see pages 113.

+ Fir st- aid kit (cu sh ion) 3,

see page 148.

¨ Warning tri angle 3,

see page 148.

13In Brief

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Light switch:

7 =Off
8 = Parking lights

9 =Dipped or

main beam

0 Pu s h = Cou rtes y l ig ht
> Press = Front fog lights 3

r Push = Fog tail light
6 Further information – see page 93,

headlight warning device – see page 20,
headlight range adjustment 3 –

see page 94,
daytime running lights 3 – see pag e 93.

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Main and dipped beam switch:
Main beam = Push stalk

forward

Dipped beam = Push stalk

forw ard again

The blue control indicator C is illuminated
when main b eam is on.

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Headlight flash:
Pull stalk towards steering wheel

14 In Brief

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Operating turn signal lights:
Stalk in rest position

Righ t = Up
Left = Down

When the stee ring wheel is turne d back, the
stalk automatically returns to its original

position. This will not happen when making
a minor steering manoeuvre such as

changing lane.
When lane chang ing, move sta lk to

res ista nce point. W hen re leas ed , the stalk
will spring back.

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Hazard warning lights:
On = Press ¨

Off = Press ¨ again

To aid location of the pushbutton, the red
surface is illuminated when the ignition

switched on. When the button is pressed,
its control indicator flashes in time with the

hazard warning lights.

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Horn operation:
Press j

6 Airba g syst e ms 3 – see page 82,
Remote control for

infota inm ent system 3 – see page 22.

15In Brief

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Windscreen wiper:
Stalk up

§ = of f
$ = Adjustable timed interval

% = slow
& = fa st

Setting wiper interval to a value between 2
an d 15 se conds:

Stalk to interval switching $,
Stalk to § ,

wait for desired interval,
Stalk back to interval switching $ .

The interval remains stored until the next
change or until the ignition is switched off.

Switching the ignition on and m oving the
stalkto $ sets the interval to 7 seconds.

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Operating windscreen wash
system:

Stalk toward steering wheel

The wiper will swipe for a few strokes.
6 Further information –

see pages 188, 194.

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Operating rear window wiper 3
and wash systems 3 :

Wiper on = Push stalk forward
Wiper off = Pull stalk towards

steering wheel

Wash = Push stalk forward

an d hold

The rear window wiper swipes in timed
interval mode.

The wip er will swipe for a few strokes when
washing.

6 Further information –
see page s 188, 194.

16 In Brief

Ü Board Computer 19,5° 19:36

BC 1 All values

BC 2
Timer

1

257.0 miles

Ø40mph

7.0 ga l s

8

Ø 31.0 mpg l

Picture no: 11549s.tif

Heated rear window 3,
heated exterior mirrors 3:

On = Press Ü
Off = Press Ü again

Rear window and exterior mirror heating
with ignition switched on. Control indicator

in switch.
6 Further information – see page 103.

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Clearing misted or icy windo ws:
Turn rotary knobs for

temperature and
air flow clock wis e,

set air distribution to V,
press air conditioning switch n 3

Close centre air vents; push sliders inwards.
Direct side air vents towards d oor windows.

6 Climate control – see page 101,
air conditioning3 – see page 107.

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Information display 3:
Presents information

–Time,
– Outside temperature,

–Radio3 or da t e,
– Navigation 3 ,

– T elep hon e 3,
–Trip computer3.

6 Informa tion Display – see page 31.

17In Brief

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Manual transmission:

Reverse gea r: With vehicle stationary, three
seconds after de-clutc hing pull the ring up

and and engage gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the lever in

neutral, release the clutch pedal and
depress again; then repeat gear selection.

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Easytronic 3 :
N = Neutral/start position

o =Driving position

(centre position)

+ =Higher gear

- =Lower gear
A/M = Switch between

automatic and
manual mode

R =Reverse

(with selector lever lock)

To move the selector lever from N to R
pres s th e bu t t o n o n th e lev er .

Only start in N with footbrake applied.
6 Further information – see page 113.

18 In Brief

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Exhaust gases are poisonou s

Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
which is extre mely poisonous but is

odourless and colourless.
Therefore never inhale exhaust gases, and

never run the engine in an enclosed space.
Avoid driv ing with an open load

compartment. Otherwise, exhaust gases
could pe netrate the interior.

Befor e sta rti ng -o ff, ch e ck :

z Tyre pressure and tyre condition -

see page s 134, 205.

z Engine oil level and fluid levels in engine

compartment – see pages 181 to 188.

z All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting

and number plates are free from dirt,
snow and ice and operational.

z Do not place any objects in front of the

rear window, on the instrument panel or
in the area in w hich the airbags inflate.

z Seats, seat b elts and mirrors are

correctly adjusted.

z Check brakes.

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To start the engine:
Depress clutch and brake pedals,

Easytronic 3 in N,
do no t accelerate,

petrol engine: key to 3;
diesel engine: key to 2,

when control indicator !
goes out1), turn key to position 3;

release key once engine is
running

To rep eat the start procedure or switch off
the engine, turn the key back to 0 .

To switch on the ignition, turn the key to 2.
6 Electronic imm obilizer – see page 45,

further information – see pages 118, 143.

1)

Preheating system switches on only if outside
temperature is low.

Warning b uzzers

When starting the engine or w hile driving:

z if seat belt is not fastened 3,
z if a specified m aximum speed is

exceeded 3.

When parking the vehicle and opening the
driver’s door:

z when the ignition key is in the starter

switch,

z if parking lights / dipped beam are on,
z if the turn signal stalk is engaged.

19In Brief

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To release the handbrake:
Raise lever slightly,

press lock bu tton,
lower lev er fully

In order to reduce the operational forces,
depress the footbrake at the same time.

And now "H ave a good journey!"
Drive carefully, economically and with the

environment in mind. While driving, do not
do anything that could distract you.

6 Brak es – see page 128

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Parking the vehicle:
Apply ha ndbrake firmly,

turn engine off and remove key,
lock steering wheel,

lock doors

To lock and activate the Vauxhall alarm
system 3, turn the key in any unlocked

door toward the rear of the vehicle or press
button p on the remote control. L ock load

compa rtment. To arm the mechanical anti­theft locking system press button p twice.

6 Further information – see pages 45, 117,
radio frequency remote control 3 –

see page 47,
central locking system 3 – see page 51,

Vauxhall alarm system 3 – see page 58,
Vehicle decommissioning – see page 190.

20 In Brief

Advice when parking:

z Always apply ha ndbrake firmly . On

slopes apply the handb rake as firmly as
possible.

z With manual transmission, select first

gear or reverse gear, with Easytronic 3
move selector le ver to c entre position

before switching ignition off.

z Close the wind ows.
z On vehicles with Easytronic 3 the control

in d i ca to r R flashes for a few seconds
after the ignition is switched off if the

handbrake has not been applied.

z Turn steering wheel until lock is felt to

engage (anti-theft protection).

z Engine cooling fan may run on after the

engine has been switched off.

z Do not park vehicle on easily ignitable

surfaces as the hot exhaust system
temperatures could cause the surface to

ignite.

6 Further information –
see pages 188, 190.

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Service work,
Maintenance

We recommend that you entrust all work to
your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who

can p rov ide you with reliable service and
correctly perform all work according to

factory instructions.
6 If you have a problem – see page 178,

Service interval display – see page 180.

21In Brief

Genuine Vauxhall Parts and
Accessories

We recommend that you use "Genuine
Vauxhall Parts and Accessories" and

conversion parts approved expressly for
your vehicle type. These parts have

undergone special tests to establish their
reliability , safety and specific suitability for

Vauxhall vehicles. Despite continuous
market monitoring, we cannot assess or

guarantee these attributes for other
products, ev en if they have been granted

approva l by the relevant authorities or in
some other form.

"Genuine Vauxhall Parts and Accessories"
and conversion parts approved by

Vauxhall can be obtained from your
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who c an

provide comprehensive advice on
permitted tec hnical changes and ensure

correct installation.

9 Warning

Carry out regularly the checks
recommended in the individual sections

of this Owner’s Manual.
Ensure that y our vehicle is se rv iced as

indicated by the service interval display.
We recommend that you consult your

Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
Have faults remedied without delay!

Consult a workshop. We recommend your
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. If

necessary, interrupt your journey.
6 Maintenance – page 180.

That was a brief overview of the
most imp ortan t in forma t io n for

your first trip in your Combo.

The othe r pages of this chapter
contain a d escription of some

interesting functions in your
vehicle.

The re ma in ing ch apte rs of the
Owner’s Manual contain

important information on
operation, safety and

maintenance as well as a
complete index.

22 In Brief

Ü Board Computer 19,5° 19:36

BC 1 All values

BC 2
Timer

257.0 miles

Ø40mph

7.0 ga l s

Ø 31.0 mpg

Picture no: 15593t.tif

Operating via the information
dis play m enu s

Th e menu options are sele cted via th e
menus and w ith the button / four-way

button or the multi-function button of the
infotainmen t syst em 3 or via the buttons 3

on the s teering wheel. The men u options
appear on the display.

To select with four-way button:
Press four-way button up, down, right or

left.

To select with the multi-function button

Picture no: 14034s.tif

(rotary knob above the four-way button,
see page 34):

Press and turn multi-function button.
To exit a menu, turn the multi-function

button left or rig ht to Return or Main and
se lect.

To select with steering wheel buttons:
Select menu options via the menus using

the buttons.
For further information, see infotainment

sy ste m in structions.

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Trip computer 3

Th e trip compu ter s hows ve h icle d ata that
is continually recorded and evaluated

electronically.
Functions:

z Range
z Instantaneous consumption

z Distance travelle d
z Average spee d

z Effective consumption
z Average consumption

z Sto p watch

23In Brief

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Vauxhall Full Size airbag system

The Vauxhall Full Size airbag system
comprises several individual systems.

Front airb ag system 3

The front airbag system will be triggered in
the event of a serious ac cident involving a

frontal impact and forms safety cushions
for the driver and front passenger. The

forward movement of the driver and front
passenger is checked and the risk of

injuries to the upper body a nd head
thereby substantially reduced.

Side airb ag system 3

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The side airbag system trigge rs when a
side-on collision occurs and provides a

safety barrier for the driver and/or
passenger in the respective front door

area. This reduces the risk of injury to the
upper body considerably in case of a side

impact.
6 Further information – see page 82.

24 Instruments

Instruments

Control indicators .... ..... ......... ........ ...... 2 4

Instrument display ..................... .... ..... . 2 8

Information display . ..... .... ............. ..... . 3 1

Outside temperature .... .... ..... ............. . 32

Triple information display......... .... ..... . 3 3

Radio reception 3 ......... ............. .... ..... . 4 2

Infotainment system 3 ..... ..... ............. . 42

Remote control 3 for infotainm ent

sy ste m 3 and information display .. 42

Mobile telephones and radio

equipment (CB) 3 ...... .... ..... .... .......... 43

Control indicators

The control indicators described he re are
not p resent in all vehicles. The description

applies to all instrument versions.

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Seat belt 3

If the control indicator illuminates after the
ignition is switched on (with warning

buzzer), fasten seat belt - see page 79.

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Front fog lights 3

The control indicator is illuminated when
the front fog lights are on - see page 94.

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E n gin e el ect ronics,
tr a n sm issi on ele ct r o ni cs 3,

ele ctronic immob iliser, diesel fuel fi lter 3

The control indicator illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on.

Illuminates when the engine is running
Fault in engine electronics or transmission

electronics. Electronics switch to
emergency running programme, fuel

consumption may increase and driveability
of the vehicle may be impaired –

see page 126. Consult a work shop
immediately. We recomm end your

Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
Flashes when the ignition is on

Fault in the electronic immobiliser system;
th e engine c annot be started –

see page 45.

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Exhaust emission

The control indicator illuminates when the
ignition is switched on and g oe s out shortly

after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running

Fault in emission control system. The
permitted emission limits may be

exceeded. Consult a workshop. We
recommend your Vauxhall Authorised

Repairer.
If it flashes when the engine is running:

Fault that can lead to destruction of the
catalytic converter is indicated; see

page 125. Consult a workshop
immediately. We recommend your

Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.

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Airbag systems 3,
Belt ten sione rs

see pages 78, 86.

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Engine oil p ressure

The control indicator illuminates when the
ignition is switched on and goes out shortly

after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running

Engine lubrication may be interrupted. This
may result in dam age to the engine and/or

locking of the drive wheels:

25Instruments

1. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly
as possible, without impeding other

vehicles.

2. Depress clutch.

3. Move gearshift lever to neutral, or with
Eas ytro nic 3, place selector lever in N.

4. Switch off ignition.

9 Warnin g

When the engine is off, considerably
more force is ne eded to brake and stee r.

Do not remove key until vehicle has come
to a standstill, otherw ise the steering

column lock could engage unexpectedly.

Consult a workshop. We recommend your
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.

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Turn signal lights

When the turn signal is activated, the
corresponding control indicator flashes.

Rapid flash: A turn signal bulb is faulty.
Both control indic ators flash when the

hazard warning lights are activated.
Bulb replacement - see pag e 167.