Vauxhall Combo 2012 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
Model Year 2012
Edition: November 2011
TS 1714-B-12
0 - 1Owner’s Manual Model Year 2012 Edition: November 2011 TS 1714-B-12
VAUXHALL Combo
Contents
Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 18
Seats, restraints ........................... 29
Storage ........................................ 44
Instruments and controls ............. 50
Lighting ........................................ 68
Climate control ............................. 73
Driving and operating ................... 78
Vehicle care ................................. 98
Service and maintenance .......... 128
Technical data ........................... 131
Customer information ................ 140
Index .......................................... 142
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.
When this Owner's Manual refers to a
workshop visit, we recommend your
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
All Vauxhall Authorised Repairers
provide first-class service at
reasonable prices. Experienced
mechanics trained by Vauxhall work
according to specific Vauxhall
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.
■ Display messages and interior
labelling are written in bold letters.
Danger, Warnings and
Cautions
9 Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
4 Introduction
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".
Thank you for choosing a Vauxhall.
We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving.
Your Vauxhall Team
Introduction 5
6 In brief
In brief
Initial drive information
Vehicle unlocking
Unlocking with key
Turn the key in the driver's door lock
to the front.
Unlocking with radio remote control
Press button Ä to unlock the doors
and load compartment. Open the
doors by pulling the handles, to open
the tailgate, press the button under
the handle.
Press button Å; only the load
compartment is unlocked.
Radio remote control 3 19, Central
locking system 3 20, Load
compartment 3 23.
In brief 7
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat position 3 30, Seat adjustment
3 31.
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 position 3 30, Seat adjustment
3 31.
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 30, Seat adjustment
3 31.
8 In brief
Head restraint adjustment
Press release catch, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 29.
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 position 3 30, Seat belts
3 32, Airbag system 3 35.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
Adjust the lever on the underside to
reduce dazzle.
Interior mirror 3 26.
In brief 9
Exterior mirrors
Swivel lever in required direction.
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 25,
Electric adjustment 3 25, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 25, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 26.
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
vehicle is stationary and the steering
wheel lock has been released.
Airbag system 3 35, Ignition
positions 3 79.
10 In brief
Instrument panel overview
In brief 11
1 Fixed air vents ....................... 77
2 Side air vents ........................ 76
3 Light switch .......................... 68
Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ..... 70
4 Instruments .......................... 55
Driver Information Centre ...... 64
5 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear wiper ................ 51
Trip reset ............................... 55
6 Centre air vents .................... 76
7 Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 69
Front fog lights ..................... 70
Rear fog light ........................ 70
Trip computer ........................ 66
8 Front passenger airbag ........ 36
9 Glovebox .............................. 45
10 Climate control system .......... 73
11 Selector lever, manual
transmission ......................... 83
Manual transmission
automated ............................. 84
12 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock .............. 79
13 Steering wheel controls ....... 50
14 Horn ..................................... 51
Driver airbag ........................ 36
15 Steering wheel adjustment ..50
16 Cruise control ....................... 91
17 Fuse box ............................. 112
18 Bonnet release lever .......... 100
Exterior lighting
Turn light switch
= sidelights
8
= headlights
9
Lighting 3 68.
12 In brief
Fog lights
Press light switch
= front fog lights
>
= rear fog light
r
Headlight flash, high beam and low beam
headlight flash = pull lever
high beam = push lever
low beam = pull lever
High beam 3 68, Headlight flash
3 68.
Turn and lane-change signals
lever up = right turn signal
lever down = left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 70.
In brief 13
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
Hazard warning flashers 3 69.
Horn
Press j.
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper
Twist lever:
É
= fast
È
= slow
Ç
= intermittent wiping
= off
§
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, move the
lever up.
Windscreen wiper 3 51, Wiper
blade replacement 3 104.
14 In brief
Windscreen and headlight washer systems
Pull lever:
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 51, Washer fluid 3 102.
Rear window wiper and washer systems
Twist to activate the rear window
wiper.
The rear screen wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 52.
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
the Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 28.
In brief 15
Demisting and defrosting the windows
Set the temperature control to V.
Set fan to 4.
Set air distribution control to V.
Cooling n on.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 73.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress the clutch pedal, press the
release button 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 83.
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 84.
16 In brief
Starting off
Check before starting off
■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 114,
3 138.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 100.
■ 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 25, 3 30,
3 33.
■ Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position MAR
■ move the steering wheel slightly to
release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ diesel engines: turn the key to
position MAR for preheating and
wait until control indicator ! goes
out
■ turn key to position AVV and
release
Starting the engine 3 79.
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
■ set the lever in neutral
■ release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated when ^ is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 80.
In brief 17
Parking
■ Always apply the parking brake.
Activate the manual parking brake
without pressing the release button.
Apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine. Turn the
ignition key to position STOP 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. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,
engage reverse gear. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■
Lock the vehicle with button e on
the radio remote control.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Close the windows and the sunroof.
■ The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 3 99.
■ 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 18, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 98.
18 Keys, doors and windows
Keys, doors and windows
Keys, locks ................................... 18
Doors ........................................... 21
Vehicle security ............................ 24
Exterior mirrors ............................ 25
Interior mirrors ............................. 26
Windows ...................................... 26
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 3 125.
Lock cylinders
Designed to free-wheel if they are
forcefully rotated without the correct
key or if the correct key is not fully
inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with
the correct key until its slot is vertical,
remove key and then re-insert it. If the
cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key
through 180° and repeat operation.
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.
Keys, doors and windows 19
Radio remote control
Used to operate:
■ Central locking system
■ Anti-theft locking system
The radio remote control has an
approximate 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 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 20.
Radio remote control battery replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
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 remove the
battery holder by undoing the screw
with a suitable screwdriver. Remove
the battery holder from the key and
20 Keys, doors and windows
replace the battery (type CR 2032),
paying attention to the installation
position.
Refit the battery holder in the key and
secure the screw.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors and load
compartment.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the entire vehicle and opens
the door.
Notice
In the event of an accident of a
certain severity, the vehicle unlocks
automatically.
Unlocking
Depending on vehicle configuration.
Press button Å: The load
compartment (rear doors / tailgate
and sliding side doors) are unlocked.
Locking
Close all doors. If the doors are not
closed properly, the central locking
system will not work.
Press button Ä: All the doors, rear
doors / tailgate and the sliding side
doors are unlocked.
Press button e.
Keys, doors and windows 21
Unlocking the load compartment from inside the vehicle
Press button 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 key, turn button on sliding
door lock to the horizontal position.
The door cannot be opened from
inside.
Doors
Sliding door
Pull lever on interior handle and slide
door.
The door can be locked from inside by
pressing the button on top of the
interior handle.
Caution
Ensure the side door is fully closed
and secure before driving the
vehicle.
22 Keys, doors and windows
Rear doors
To open the left hand rear door pull
the outside handle.
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.
Keys, doors and windows 23
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.
Load compartment
Tailgate
Opening
Press the button underneath the
moulding.
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.
Caution
Before opening the tailgate check
overhead obstructions, such as a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind the
tailgate.
Notice
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Closing
Use the interior handle.
Ensure tailgate is fully closed before
driving.
24 Keys, doors and windows
Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system
9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doors
cannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all the doors.
All doors must be closed otherwise
the system cannot be activated.
The system is disabled automatically
on every door when:
■ unlocking the doors
■ turning the ignition switch to MAR
Activating
Press e on the radio remote control
twice.
Immobiliser
The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch.
If the control indicator d illuminates
when starting, there is a fault in the
system; the engine cannot be started.
Switch off the ignition and repeat the
start attempt.
If d remains illuminated, attempt to
start the engine using the spare key
and seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. Always lock the vehicle after
leaving it 3 20.
Control indicator d 3 63.
Keys, doors and windows 25
Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and 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.
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.
Folding
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.
26 Keys, doors and windows
Heated
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
Adjust the lever on the underside to
reduce dazzle.
Windows
Manual windows
The door windows can be opened or
closed with the window winders.
Power windows
9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
If there are children on the rear
seats, switch on the child safety
system for the power windows.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Switch on ignition to operate power
windows.
Keys, doors and windows 27
Operate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling
to close.
Pushing or pulling briefly: window
moves up or down in stages if the
switch is held.
Pushing or pulling firmly and then
releasing: window moves up or down
fully with safety function enabled. To
stop movement, operate the switch
once more in the same direction.
With the ignition key removed or in the
STOP position, the windows can be
operated for approx. two minutes and
deactivated as soon as a door is
opened.
Safety function
If the window glass encounters
resistance during automatic closing, it
is immediately stopped and opened
again.
Initialising the power windows
If the safety function is activated five
times in less than a minute, the safety
function is deactivated. The windows
will only close in stages and not
automatically.
Activate the window electronics as
follows:
■ Open the windows
or
■ Switch the ignition off then on
The safety function is now restored
and the windows will operate
normally.
Child safety system for rear windows
Press switch , to deactivate rear
door power windows. To activate,
press , again.
28 Keys, doors and windows
Rear windows
Opening rear windows
To open, move lever outwards until
the window is fully open.
To close, pull lever then push until
window is fully closed.
Heated rear window
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or
swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
A ticket holder is located on the
backside of the sun visor.
Seats, restraints 29
Seats, restraints
Head restraints ............................ 29
Front seats ................................... 30
Seat belts ..................................... 32
Airbag system .............................. 35
Child restraints ............................. 38
Head restraints
Position
9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Head restraints on front seats
Height adjustment
Press the button, adjust height and
engage.
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