Keys, doors and windows -> Load compartment for Your Vauxhall Combo Van Fifth Generation (2018-2026)

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Caution  
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Before closing the doors ensure that  
the locking stays are in the 90º  
position.  
In exceptional cases only, it is  
possible to drive with the right-hand  
rear door open, e.g. if long objects  
need to be transported. Open the left-  
hand followed by the right-hand rear  
door, then close the left-hand rear  
door and lock it.  
Always make sure that the load in  
the vehicle is securely stowed  
when driving with an open load  
compartment.  
For further information, refer to  
"Loading information" 3 85.  
9 Warning  
Ensure extended opening doors  
are secured when fully opened.  
Opened doors may slam closed  
due to the force of the wind!  
9 Danger  
Always comply with local or  
national regulations.  
Engine exhaust gases contain  
poisonous carbon monoxide,  
which is colourless and odourless  
and could be fatal if inhaled.  
When driving with an open load  
compartment, exhaust gases  
could enter the vehicle. Open the  
windows.  
Always close the right hand door  
before the left hand door.  
Central locking system 3 24.  
Load compartment  
Tailgate  
Driving with an open load  
compartment  
Opening  
Notice  
Do not use the left-hand rear door to  
hold objects in place.  
If possible, secure objects with  
lashing straps attached to lashing  
eyes 3 78.  
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Keys, doors and windows  
Depending on the version, press  
' to unlock the tailgate.  
Closing  
With the electronic key outside the  
vehicle and within a range of approx.  
one metre of the tailgate, press the  
left tailgate button to lock the vehicle.  
Use the interior handle.  
After unlocking, press the middle  
tailgate button and open the tailgate.  
Do not push the middle tailgate button  
whilst closing as this will unlock the  
tailgate again.  
Central locking system 3 24.  
General hints for operating  
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  
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Opening  
Emergency tailgate opening from  
inside the vehicle  
smelled, could enter the vehicle.  
This can cause unconsciousness  
and even death.  
Caution  
Before opening the tailgate, check  
overhead obstructions, e.g. a  
garage door, to avoid damage to  
the tailgate. Always check the  
moving area above and behind the  
tailgate.  
Notice  
After unlocking, press the right  
tailgate button and open the rear  
window.  
The installation of certain heavy  
accessories onto the tailgate may  
affect its ability to remain open.  
An access hole between the door and  
the floor enables the tailgate latch to  
be released using a suitable tool.  
Push lever to the left to unlock and  
open the tailgate.  
Closing  
Notice  
Press on the centre of the rear  
window until it is fully closed.  
At low outside temperatures the  
tailgate may not open fully by itself.  
In this case lift the tailgate manually  
to its normal end position.  
Rear window  
The rear window can be opened to  
give access to the load compartment  
without opening the tailgate.  
The tailgate and the rear window  
cannot be opened at the same time.