Get Vehicle care Guide for Vauxhall Combo Van Fifth Generation (2018-2026)

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Electrical system ........................ 227

Fuses ....................................... 227

Engine compartment fuse box . 228

Instrument panel fuse box ....... 229

Vehicle tools .............................. 230

Tools ........................................ 230

Wheels and tyres ....................... 231

Winter tyres ............................. 231

Tyre designations .................... 231

Tyre pressure .......................... 232

Tyre deflation detection

system .................................... 233

Tread depth ............................. 234

Changing tyre and wheel size . 234

Wheel covers ........................... 235

Tyre chains .............................. 235

Tyre repair kit .......................... 235

Wheel changing ....................... 238

Spare wheel ............................ 240

General Information

Accessories and vehicle

modifications

We recommend the use of genuine

parts and accessories and factory

approved parts specific for your

vehicle type. We cannot assess or

guarantee reliability of other products

- even if they have a regulatory or

otherwise granted approval.

Any modification, conversion or other

changes made to standard vehicle

specifications (including, without

limitation, software modifications,

modifications of the electronic control

units) may invalidate the warranty

offered by Vauxhall. Furthermore,

such changes may affect driver

assistance systems, may impact fuel

consumption, CO₂emissions and

other emissions of the vehicle and

cause the vehicle to no longer

conform to the operating permit,

impacting the validity of your vehicle

registration.

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General Information ................... 211

Accessories and vehicle

modifications .......................... 211

Vehicle storage ........................ 212

End-of-life vehicle recovery ..... 213

Vehicle checks ........................... 213

Performing work ...................... 213

Bonnet ..................................... 213

Engine oil ................................. 214

Engine coolant ......................... 215

Washer fluid ............................ 216

Brakes ..................................... 216

Brake fluid ............................... 216

Vehicle battery ......................... 217

Diesel fuel system bleeding ..... 219

Wiper blade replacement ........ 219

Bulb replacement ....................... 220

Halogen headlights .................. 220

LED headlights ........................ 222

Front fog lights ......................... 222

Front turn lights ....................... 223

Tail lights ................................. 224

Side turn lights ......................... 226

Number plate light ................... 227

Interior lights ............................ 227

Jump starting ............................. 243

Towing ....................................... 245

Towing the vehicle ................... 245

Towing another vehicle ........... 246

Appearance care ....................... 247

Exterior care ............................ 247

Interior care ............................. 249

Floor mats ............................... 249

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Caution

●

Open the bonnet, close all doors

and lock the vehicle.

Disconnect the clamp from the

negative terminal of the vehicle

battery. Note that all systems are

not functional, e.g. anti-theft

alarm system.

Vehicle storage

Storage for a long period of time

If the vehicle is to be stored for several

months:

When transporting the vehicle on

a train or on a recovery vehicle, the

mud flaps might be damaged.

●

Wash and wax the vehicle.

Cold protection covers

Have the wax in the engine

compartment and underbody

checked.

Putting back into operation

When the vehicle is to be put back into

operation:

In order to prevent the accumulation

of snow at the radiator cooling fan, it

is recommended to install removable

protection covers.

The protection covers must be

professionally installed, consult a

workshop.

●

Clean and preserve the rubber

seals.

●

Connect the clamp to the

negative terminal of the vehicle

battery. Initialize the power

windows 3 40.

●

Fill up fuel tank completely.

Change the engine oil.

Drain the washer fluid reservoir.

Check the coolant antifreeze and

corrosion protection.

●

Check tyre pressure.

Caution

Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.

Check the engine oil level.

Check the coolant level.

The protection covers must be

removed when one of the

following conditions occurs:

●

Adjust tyre pressure to the value

specified for full load.

Park the vehicle in a dry, well

ventilated place. Engage first or

reverse gear or set selector lever

to P. Prevent the vehicle from

rolling.

Fit the number plate if necessary.

●

The ambient temperature is

above 10 °C.

●

When the vehicle is towed.

The vehicle is driven at speeds

above 75 mph.

●

Do not apply the parking brake.

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End-of-life vehicle recovery

Vehicle checks

Performing work

9 Danger

Information on end-of-life vehicle

recovery centres and the recycling of

end-of-life vehicles is available on our

website, where legally required. Only

entrust this work to an authorised

recycling centre.

The ignition system uses

extremely high voltage. Do not

touch.

Bonnet

Opening

Open the driver's door.

9 Warning

Only perform engine compartment

checks when the ignition is off.

The cooling fan may start

operating even if the ignition is off.

Pull the release lever and return it to

its original position.

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Closing

Caution

Before closing the bonnet, press the

support into the holder.

Lower the bonnet and let it fall into the

latch from a low height (20-25 cm).

Check that the bonnet is engaged.

It is the owner's responsibility to

maintain the proper level of an

appropriate quality engine oil in

the engine.

Caution

Do not press the bonnet into the

latch to avoid dents.

Push the safety catch upwards and

open the bonnet.

Engine oil

Check the engine oil level manually

on a regular basis to prevent damage

to the engine. Ensure that the correct

specification of engine oil is used.

Recommended fluids and lubricants

3 254.

Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,

reinsert it fully, pull out and read the

engine oil level.

The maximum engine oil

consumption is 0.6 l per 600 miles.

Check with the vehicle on a level

surface. The engine must be at

operating temperature and switched

off for at least 5 min.

Secure the bonnet support.

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When the engine oil level has

dropped to the MIN mark, top up the

engine oil.

Coolant and antifreeze 3 254.

Coolant level

We recommend the use of the same

grade of engine oil that was used at

last change.

The engine oil level must not exceed

the MAX mark on the dipstick.

Caution

Too low a coolant level can cause

engine damage.

Caution

Overfilled engine oil must be

drained or suctioned out. If the

engine oil exceeds the maximum

level, do not start the vehicle and

contact a workshop.

Different dipsticks are used

depending on engine variant.

Capacities 3 263.

Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

Engine coolant

If the cooling system is cold, the

coolant level should be above the

MIN mark. Top up if the level is low.

The factory filled coolant provides

freeze protection down to approx.

-37 °C.

Caution

Only use approved antifreeze.

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Washer fluid

Brakes

9 Warning

In the event of minimum thickness of

the brake lining, a squealing noise

sounds during braking.

Allow the engine to cool before

opening the cap. Carefully open

the cap, relieving the pressure

slowly.

Continued driving is possible but

have the brake lining replaced as

soon as possible.

Once new brake linings are installed,

do not brake unnecessarily hard for

the first few journeys.

To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of

released coolant concentrate mixed

with clean tap water. If no coolant

concentrate is available, use clean

tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have

the coolant concentration checked

and have the cause of the coolant

loss remedied by a workshop.

Brake fluid

Fill with clean water mixed with a

suitable quantity of approved

windscreen washer fluid which

contains antifreeze.

The washer fluid level has to be

underneath the MAX mark.

9 Warning

Brake fluid is poisonous and

corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,

skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

Caution

Only washer fluid with a sufficient

antifreeze concentration provides

protection at low temperatures or

a sudden drop in temperature.

Washer fluid 3 254.

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When the vehicle battery is being

replaced, please ensure that there

are no open ventilation holes in the

vicinity of the positive terminal. If a

ventilation hole is open in this area, it

must be closed off with a dummy cap,

and the ventilation in the vicinity of the

negative terminal must be opened.

Ensure that the battery is always

replaced by the same type of battery.

The vehicle battery has to be

replaced by a workshop.

Batteries do not belong in household

waste. They must be disposed of at

an appropriate recycling collection

point.

Laying up the vehicle for more than

four weeks can lead to battery

discharge. Disconnect the clamp from

the negative terminal of the vehicle

battery.

The brake fluid level must be between

the DANGER and MAX marks.

If fluid level is below DANGER, seek

Stop-start system 3 147.

Charging the vehicle battery

the assistance of a workshop.

Brake and clutch fluid 3 254.

Ensure the ignition is switched off

before connecting or disconnecting

the vehicle battery.

9 Warning

On vehicles with stop-start

system, ensure that the charging

potential does not exceed 14.6 V

when using a battery charger.

Otherwise the vehicle battery may

be damaged.

Battery discharge protection 3 129.

Vehicle battery

The vehicle battery is maintenance-

free provided that the driving profile

allows sufficient charging of the

battery. Short-distance-driving and

frequent engine starts can discharge

the battery. Avoid the use of

Replacing the vehicle battery

Notice

Any deviation from the instructions

given in this section may lead to

temporary deactivation or

disturbance of the stop-start system.

Jump starting 3 243.

unnecessary electrical consumers.

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●

See the Owner's Manual for

further information.

Explosive gas may be present in

the vicinity of the vehicle battery.

Discharge protection

Warning label

Battery voltage

When the vehicle battery voltage is

running low, a warning message will

appear in the Driver Information

Centre.

Power saving mode

This mode deactivates electrical

consumers to avoid excessive

discharging of the vehicle battery.

These consumers, such as the

infotainment system, windscreen

wipers, low beam headlights,

courtesy light, etc. can be used for a

total maximum time of about

40 minutes after ignition is switched

off.

When the vehicle is being driven, the

load reduction function temporarily

deactivates certain functions, e.g. the

heated rear window.

The deactivated functions are

reactivated automatically as soon as

conditions permit.

Meaning of symbols:

Idle boost

●

No sparks, naked flames or

smoking.

If charging of the vehicle battery is

required due to battery condition, the

power output of the generator must

be increased. This will be achieved by

an idle boost which may be audible.

Changing into power saving mode

When power saving mode is

activated, a message appears in the

Driver Information Centre indicating

Power saving mode.

An active telephone call using the

hands-free option will be maintained

for around 10 minutes longer.

●

Always shield eyes. Explosive

gases can cause blindness or

injury.

●

Keep the vehicle battery out of

A message appears in the Driver

Information Centre.

reach of children.

The vehicle battery contains

sulphuric acid which could cause

blindness or serious burn

injuries.

Power outlet

The power outlets are deactivated in

the event of low vehicle battery

voltage.

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Deactivating power saving mode

Power saving mode is deactivated

automatically when the engine is

restarted. Run the engine for a

sufficient charge:

Rear window

Wiper blade replacement

Windscreen

●

for less than 10 minutes to use

the consumers for approx.

5 minutes

●

for more than 10 minutes to use

the consumers for up to approx.

30 minutes

Diesel fuel system bleeding

Lift the wiper arm. Disengage the

wiper blade as shown in the

illustration and remove.

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

to the wiper arm and push until it

engages.

If the tank has been run dry, the diesel

fuel system must be bled. Switch on

the ignition three times for

Switch off the ignition.

15 seconds at a time. Then crank the

engine for a maximum of

40 seconds. Repeat this process after

no less than five seconds. If the

engine fails to start, seek the

assistance of a workshop.

Within one minute after switching off

the ignition, operate the wiper lever to

positon the wiper blades vertically on

the windscreen.

Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the

raised position, press button to

disengage the wiper blade and

remove.

Lower the wiper arm carefully.

Attach the wiper blade to the wiper

arm and push until it engages.

Lower the wiper arm carefully.

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1. Remove the protective cover by

pulling.

Bulb replacement

Before replacing a bulb, ensure that

all exterior and interior lights and the

ignition are switched off.

Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do

not touch the bulb glass with bare

hands.

Use only the same bulb type for

replacement.

Replace headlight bulbs from within

the engine compartment.

Low beam (1) outer bulb

High beam (2) inner bulb

Bulb check

2. Withdraw the bulb socket from the

reflector housing.

Low beam (1)

After a bulb replacement switch on

the ignition, operate and check the

lights.

Halogen headlights

Halogen headlights with separate

bulbs for low beam and high beam.

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3. Detach the bulb from the bulb

socket and replace the bulb.

4. Insert the bulb socket into the

reflector housing.

5. Fit the protective cover on.

High beam (2)

3. Detach the bulb from the bulb

socket and replace the bulb.

2. Disengage the spring clip from the

retainer by moving it to the

righthand side. Swivel the spring

clip downwards.

4. Insert the bulb socket into the

reflector housing.

Withdraw the bulb socket from the

reflector housing.

5. Fit the protective cover on.

1. Remove the protective cover by

pulling.

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Have lights repaired by a workshop in

case of failure.

Sidelight / daytime running light

with bulbs

Front fog lights

2. Remove the bulb from the bulb

socket by pulling.

3. Replace and insert the new bulb

1. Rotate the bulb socket

into the bulb socket.

anticlockwise to disengage and

withdraw from the reflector.

4. Insert the bulb socket into the light

assembly and turn clockwise.

1. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat

screwdriver to prevent paint

damage. Insert the screwdriver in

the recess at the edge of the

cover. Release the cover by

levering it out carefully.

Sidelight / daytime running light

with LEDs

In case of defective LEDs, have them

replaced by a workshop.

LED headlights

Daytime running lights are designed

as LEDs and can not be changed.

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3. Turn the bulb socket

anticlockwise and remove it from

the light assembly.

Front turn lights

2. Unscrew and remove the two

screws and remove the light

assembly to the front.

1. Rotate the bulb socket

anticlockwise to disengage and

withdraw from the reflector.

4. Disengage the plug connector by

pulling the retaining lug.

5. Remove and replace the bulb unit

and attach the plug connector.

Note that the bulb and the socket

are one unit and have to be

changed together.

6. Insert the bulb socket into the light

assembly by turning clockwise

and engage.

7. Mount the light assembly by

tightening the two screws.

8. Attach and engage the cover.

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2. Slightly press down the bulb, turn

it anticlockwise and remove it

from the socket.

3. Replace and insert the new bulb

into socket by turning clockwise.

4. Insert the bulb socket into the

reflector and turn clockwise.

Tail lights

Light assembly in the body

2. Carefully withdraw the tail light

assembly from recess and

4. Press the retaining lug

backwards, pull the bulb carrier

and disengage the remaining

retaining lugs.

Vehicle with tailgate

remove. Take care that the cable

duct remains in position.

3. Detach the cable from the

retainer.

1. Unscrew and remove the two

screws.

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5. Push the bulb slightly down, turn

it and remove it from the bulb

carrier. Replace the bulb:

1. Unscrew and remove the two

screws.

Rear fog light (1)

Reversing light (2)

Turn light / hazard warning flasher

(3)

Tail light / brake light (4)

6. Attach the bulb carrier to the light

assembly.

7. Attach the cable to the retainer.

4. Disengage the retaining lugs to

remove the bulb carrier.

8. Attach the light assembly to the

vehicle body and tighten both

screws.

2. Carefully withdraw the tail light

assembly from recess and

remove. Take care that the cable

Vehicle with rear doors

duct remains in position.

3. Detach the cable from the

retainer.

5. Push the bulb slightly down, turn

it and remove it from the bulb

carrier. Replace the bulb:

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Tail light / brake light (1)

Turn light / hazard warning flasher

(2) outer bulb

Reversing light (3) inner bulb

Rear fog light (4)

Side turn lights

To replace the bulb, remove the lamp

housing:

6. Attach the bulb carrier to the light

assembly.

7. Attach the cable to the retainer.

8. Attach the light assembly to the

vehicle body and tighten both

screws.

2. Press the retaining lug upwards

and remove the bulb socket from

the plug connector.

3rd-brake light

The 3rd-brake light is designed as

LED and can not be changed.

Have lights repaired by a workshop in

case of failure.

3. Replace the complete unit.

1. Slide the lamp housing forward

and remove it at the back.

4. Insert left end of the lamp, slide to

the left and insert right end.

Bulb check

Switch on the ignition, operate and

check all lights.

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2. Pull the bulb from the bulb holder

and replace it.

Number plate light

Electrical system

3. Attach the cover.

Fuses

Data on the replacement fuse must

match the data on the defective fuse.

There are two fuse boxes in the

vehicle:

Interior lights

Have the following bulbs replaced by

a workshop:

●

courtesy light, reading lights

load compartment light

instrument panel illumination

●

engine compartment

instrument panel

Before replacing a fuse, turn off the

respective switch and the ignition.

A blown fuse can be recognised by its

melted wire.

1. Insert a screwdriver in the recess

of the cover and remove it.

Caution

Do not replace the fuse until the

cause of the fault has been

remedied.

Some functions are protected by

several fuses.

Fuses may also be inserted without

existence of a function.

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Fuse extractor

Engine compartment fuse

box

A fuse extractor may be located in the

fuse box in the engine compartment.

The extractor has two sides, each

side is designed for a different type of

fuses.

No.

16

18

19

29

Circuit

Front fog lights

Right headlight

Left headlight

Windscreen wiper

The fuse box is in the front left of the

engine compartment.

Disengage the cover and remove it.

Grab the fuse with the fuse extractor

and withdraw the fuse.

After having changed defective fuses,

close the fuse box cover and lock it.

If the fuse box cover is not closed

correctly, malfunction may occur.

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No. Circuit

Instrument panel fuse box

The fuse box is located behind a

cover in the instrument panel at the

left side.

13 Head-up display, climate

control, Infotainment system

14 Anti-theft alarm system, tele‐

matic unit

15 Automatic transmission, instru‐

ment cluster, climate control

16 Starter, power supply trans‐

former

17 Instrument cluster

No. Circuit

19 Trailer socket, steering wheel

controls

1

Inductive charging, clutch

switch, selective ride control,

power steering, diesel exhaust

system, interior mirror

21 Anti-theft system, power button

Remove the cover by pulling at the

top left, then at the right side.

22 Rear view camera, rain and light

sensor

4

6

7

Horn

23 Seat belt reminder, special

vehicle control module, start-

stop, trailer socket

Windscreen washer

Power outlet rear

10 Door lock

24 Parking assist, Infotainment

system, rear view camera, side

blind spot camera

12 Diagnostic connector, power

supply transformer

25 Airbag

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No. Circuit

Vehicle tools

Tools

26 Steering angle sensor

27 Parking heater

Vehicles with spare wheel

29 Infotainment system

31

-

32 Power outlet

34 Parking assist, interior mirror

35 Diagnostic connector, headlight

range adjustment, heated wind‐

screen, climate control

The towing eye and the tools are

located in the stowage compartment

underneath the left front seat.

36 Interior lights, USB port

Open the cover of the footwell storage

3 73.

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The jack is located in the stowage

compartment underneath the right

front seat.

Tyre designations

E.g. 225/55 R 18 98 V

225 : tyre width, mm

Wheels and tyres

Tyre condition, wheel condition

Vehicles without spare wheel

55 : cross-section ratio (tyre height

to tyre width), %

Drive over edges slowly and at right

angles if possible. Driving over sharp

edges can cause tyre and wheel

damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb

when parking.

Regularly check the wheels for

damage. Seek the assistance of a

workshop in the event of damage or

unusual wear.

R

: belt type: Radial

RF : type: RunFlat

18 : wheel diameter, inches

98 : load index e.g. 98 is equivalent

to 750 kg

V

: speed code letter

Speed code letter:

Q : up to 100 mph

S : up to 112 mph

T : up to 118 mph

H : up to 130 mph

V : up to 150 mph

W : up to 168 mph

Winter tyres

Winter tyres improve driving safety at

temperatures below 7 °C and should

therefore be fitted on all wheels.

The towing eye and the tools are

located in the stowage compartment

underneath the right front seat.

In accordance with country-specific

regulations, affix the speed sticker in

the driver's field of view.

All tyre sizes are permitted as winter

tyres 3 263.

Choose a tyre appropriate for the

maximum speed of your vehicle.

Refer to the EEC Certificate of

Conformity provided with your vehicle

or other national registration

documents. Optional equipment

could reduce the maximum speed of

the vehicle.

Tyre repair kit 3 235.

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The tyre pressure information label

on the left door frame indicates the

original equipment tyres and the

correspondent tyre pressures.

The tyre pressure data refers to cold

tyres. It applies to summer and winter

tyres.

The driver is responsible for correct

adjustment of tyre pressure.

Directional tyres

Directional tyres should be mounted

so that they rotate in the correct

direction. The proper rotation

direction is indicated by a symbol

(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.

9 Warning

If the pressure is too low, this can

result in considerable tyre warm-

up and internal damage, leading to

tread separation and even to tyre

blow-out at high speeds.

Always inflate the spare tyre to the

pressure specified for full load.

Tyre pressure

Check the pressure of cold tyres at

least every 14 days and before any

long journey. Do not forget the spare

wheel. This also applies to vehicles

with tyre pressure monitoring system.

Incorrect tyre pressures will impair

safety, vehicle handling, comfort and

fuel economy and will increase tyre

wear.

Tyre pressures differ depending on

various options. For the correct tyre

pressure value, follow the procedure

below:

9 Warning

For specific tyres the

recommended tyre pressure as

shown in the tyre pressure table

may exceed the maximum tyre

pressure as indicated on the tyre.

Never exceed the maximum tyre

pressure as indicated on the tyre.

1. Identify the engine identifier code.

Engine data 3 260.

2. Identify the respective tyre.

The tyre pressure tables show all

possible tyre combinations 3 263.

For the tyres approved for your

vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of

Conformity provided with your vehicle

or other national registration

documents.

Temperature dependency

The tyre pressure depends on the

temperature of the tyre. During

driving, tyre temperature and

pressure increase. Tyre pressure

values provided on the tyre

Tyre pressure 3 263.

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information label and tyre pressure

chart are valid for cold tyres, which

means at 20 °C.

After adjusting tyre pressure initialise

system to extinguish the control

indicator and restart system.

1. Always ensure that all four tyres

have correct tyre pressure

3 263.

The pressure increases by nearly

1.5 psi for a 10 °C temperature

increase. This must be considered

when warm tyres are checked.

2. Apply parking brake.

Caution

Deflation detection system warns

just about low tyre pressure

condition and does not replace

regular tyre maintenance by the

driver.

Tyre deflation detection

system

The tyre deflation detection system

continually checks the rotation speed

of all four wheels and warns on low

tyre pressure condition once vehicle

is driving. This is achieved by

comparing tyre rolling circumference

with reference values and further

signals.

If a tyre loses pressure the control

indicator w illuminates, a warning

chime is given and a warning

message is displayed in the Driver

Information Centre.

In case of a system malfunction a

message is displayed in the Driver

Information Centre. Set correct tyre

pressure and reinitialise system. If the

failure continues to be displayed,

contact a workshop. The system is

inoperable when ABS or ESC has a

malfunction or a temporary spare

wheel is used. Once the road tyre has

been refitted, check the tyre pressure

with cold tyres and initialise the

system.

3. Initialise the deflation detection

system: If the vehicle has a

graphic info display, press F for

three seconds. If the vehicle has a

colour info display, the

initialisation is done in the vehicle

personalisation 3 115.

4. Reset is confirmed by pop-up

indication.

System initialisation

In this case reduce speed, avoid

sharp cornering and strong braking.

Stop at next safe opportunity and

check tyre pressure.

After tyre pressure correction or

wheel change, the system must be

initialised to learn new circumference

reference values:

Control indicator w 3 105.

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After initialisation system

For safety reasons, it is

Tyres age, even if they are not used.

We recommend tyre replacement

every six years.

automatically calibrates to new tyre

pressures during driving. After longer

drive the system will adopt and

monitor new pressures.

recommended that the tread depth of

the tyres on one axle should not vary

by more than 2 mm.

Changing tyre and wheel

size

Always check tyre pressure with cold

tyres.

System has to be reinitialised when:

If tyres of a different size than those

fitted at the factory are used, it may be

necessary to reprogramme the tyre

deflation detection system and make

other vehicle modifications.

●

Tyre pressure has been changed

Load condition has been

changed

Tyre deflation detection system

3 233.

●

Wheels have been swapped or

exchanged

Have the label with tyre pressures

replaced.

The system will not warn

instantaneously on a tyre blow out or

a rapid deflation. This is due to

required calculation time.

The legally permissible minimum

tread depth (1.6 mm) has been

reached when the tread has worn

down as far as one of the tread wear

indicators (TWI). Their position is

indicated by markings on the

sidewall.

If there is more wear at the front than

the rear, swap round front wheels and

rear wheels periodically. Ensure that

the direction of rotation of the wheels

remains the same.

9 Warning

The use of unsuitable tyres or

wheels may lead to accidents and

will invalidate the vehicle

operating permit.

Tread depth

Check tread depth at regular

intervals.

Tyres should be replaced for safety

reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm

(4 mm for winter tyres).

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Temporary spare wheel

The use of tyre chains is not permitted

on the temporary spare wheel.

Wheel covers

Tyre chains

Wheel covers and tyres that are

factory approved for the respective

vehicle and comply with all of the

relevant wheel and tyre combination

requirements must be used.

Tyre repair kit

Minor damage to the tyre tread can be

repaired with the tyre repair kit.

If the wheel covers and tyres used are

not factory approved, the tyres must

not have a rim protection ridge.

Wheel covers must not impair brake

cooling.

Do not remove foreign bodies from

the tyres.

Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that

is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repaired

with the tyre repair kit.

9 Warning

Tyre chains are only permitted on the

front wheels.

Always use fine mesh chains that add

no more than 9 mm to the tyre tread

and the inboard sides (including chain

lock).

9 Warning

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel

covers could lead to sudden

pressure loss and thereby

accidents.

Do not drive faster than 50 mph.

Do not use for a lengthy period.

Steering and handling may be

affected.

Vehicles with steel wheels: When

using locking wheel nuts, do not

attach wheel covers.

9 Warning

In the case of a flat tyre:

Apply the parking brake and engage

first gear, reverse gear or P.

Open the cover of the footwell storage

3 73.

Damage may lead to tyre blowout.

Tyre chains are permitted on all tyres

sizes allowed for the vehicle.

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4. Screw the compressor air hose to

the connection on the sealant

bottle.

5. Fit the sealant bottle into the

bracket on the compressor.

Set the compressor near the tyre

in such a way that the sealant

bottle is upright.

6. Unscrew valve cap from defective

tyre.

3. Remove the electrical connection

cable and air hose from the

The tyre repair kit is located in the

storage compartment underneath the

passenger front seat.

storage compartments on the

underside of the compressor.

1. Remove the sealant bottle and the

compressor.

2. Pull speed limit label from sealant

bottle and place it in driver's

visible area.

7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre

valve.

8. The switch on the compressor

must be set to J.

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9. Connect the compressor plug to

the power outlet or cigarette

lighter socket.

11. The compressor pressure gauge

briefly indicates up to

600 kPa (6 bar) whilst the sealant

bottle is emptying (approx. 30 s).

Then the pressure starts to drop.

The tyre repair kit may only be

plugged in to the front 12 V power

outlet, in order to work properly.

To avoid discharging the battery,

we recommend running the

engine.

12. All of the sealant is pumped into

the tyre. Then the tyre is being

inflated.

13. The prescribed tyre pressure

should be obtained within ten

minutes.

Tyre pressure 3 263.

Drain excess tyre pressure with

the button on the air hose.

Do not run the compressor longer

than ten minutes.

When the correct pressure is

obtained, switch off the

compressor.

If the prescribed tyre pressure is

not obtained within ten minutes,

remove the tyre repair kit. Move

the vehicle one tyre rotation.

Reattach the tyre repair kit and

continue the filling procedure for

ten minutes. If the prescribed tyre

pressure is still not obtained, the

tyre is too badly damaged. Seek

the assistance of a workshop.

14. Detach the tyre repair kit. Remove

sealant bottle from bracket. Screw

the filler hose to the free

connection of the sealant bottle.

This prevents sealant from

escaping. Stow tyre repair kit in

load compartment.

10. Set the rocker switch on the

compressor to I. The tyre is filled

with sealant.

15. Remove any excess sealant

using a cloth.

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Repeat the checking procedure

once more after driving further

three miles but no more than ten

minutes to check that there is no

more loss of pressure.

Replace the used sealant bottle.

Dispose of the bottle as prescribed

by applicable laws.

The compressor and sealant can be

used from approx. -30 °C.

If the tyre pressure has fallen

below 150 kPa (1.5 bar), the

vehicle must not be used. Seek

the assistance of a workshop.

Wheel changing

Make the following preparations and

observe the following information:

17. Stow away tyre repair kit in load

●

Park the vehicle on a level, firm

and non-skid surface. The front

wheels must be in the straight-

ahead position.

If necessary, place a chock under

the wheel diagonally opposite the

wheel to be changed.

Apply the parking brake and

engage first gear, reverse gear or

P.

If the ground on which the vehicle

is standing is soft, a solid board

(max. 1 cm thick) should be

placed under the jack.

compartment.

Notice

16. Continue driving immediately so

that sealant is evenly distributed

in the tyre. After driving approx.

three miles but no more than ten

minutes, stop and check tyre

pressure. Screw compressor air

hose directly onto tyre valve when

doing this. Fill tyre as described

before. Drain excess tyre

The driving characteristics of the

repaired tyre are severely affected,

therefore have this tyre replaced.

●

If unusual noise is heard or the

compressor becomes hot, turn

compressor off for at least 30 min.

The built-in safety valve opens at a

pressure of seven bar (102 psi).

Note the expiry date of the kit. After

this date its sealing capability is no

longer guaranteed. Pay attention to

storage information on sealant

bottle.

pressure with the button on the air

hose.

If tyre pressure hasn't decreased

under 150 kPa (1.5 bar), set it to

the correct value. Otherwise the

vehicle must not be used. Seek

assistance of a workshop.3 263

●

Take heavy objects out of the

vehicle before jacking up.

No people or animals may be in

the vehicle when it is jacked-up.

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●

Never crawl under a jacked-up

vehicle.

Do not start the vehicle when it is

raised on the jack.

Before screwing in the wheel

bolts, clean them.

Tightening torque for alloy wheels is

100 Nm.

9 Warning

Do not grease wheel bolts.

Tightening torques

Caution

The rear arm position of the lifting

platform is centrically under the

relevant vehicle jacking point.

Tightening torque for steel wheels is

115 Nm.

Use the correct wheel bolts for the

respective wheels.

If the vehicle is equipped with alloy

wheels, tighten the wheel bolts

manually at least for the first five

turns.

Jacking positions

There are two different types of

wheels with two different bolts and

tightening torques.

The jacking positions shown refer to

the use of lifting arms and accessory

jacks used for changing winter /

summer tyres.

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The front arm position of the lifting

platform is centrically under the

relevant vehicle jacking point.

1. Depending on the version, open

the tailgate or the rear doors 3 30,

3 31.

Spare wheel

The spare wheel can be classified as

a temporary spare wheel depending

on the size compared to the other

mounted wheels and country

regulations. In this case a permissible

maximum speed applies, even

though no label at the spare wheel

indicates this.

Only mount one temporary spare

wheel. Do not drive faster than

50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not

use for a long period of time.

3. Lift the spare wheel holder and

unhook the catch.

Lower the spare wheel holder.

2. Fit the wheel wrench on one

hexagon bolt. Turn it

anticlockwise until the spare

wheel holder is low enough allow

the catch to be unhooked.

Caution

The use of a spare wheel that is

smaller than the other wheels or in

combination with winter tyres

could affect driveability. Have the

defective tyre replaced as soon as

possible.

The spare wheel is located in a holder

beneath the vehicle floor.

4. Remove the spare wheel.

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5. Change the wheel.

●

If necessary, place a chock under

the wheel diagonally opposite the

wheel to be changed.

Apply the parking brake and

engage first gear, reverse gear or

P.

Remove the spare wheel 3 240.

Never change more than one

wheel at once.

Use the jack only to change

wheels in case of puncture, not

for seasonal winter or summer

tyre change.

●

Before screwing in the wheel

bolts, clean them.

6. Position the damaged wheel with

the outside down in the spare

wheel holder.

7. Lift the spare wheel holder and

engage in the catch. The open

side of the catch must point in the

direction of travel.

8. Close the spare wheel holder by

turning the hexagon bolt

clockwise using the wheel

wrench.

9 Warning

Do not grease wheel bolts.

●

9 Warning

Ensure to use always the correct

wheel bolts if changing the

wheels. When installing the spare

wheel, the bolts for alloy wheels

can also be used.

●

9. Stow wheel wrench in the storage.

10. Close the tailgate or the rear

●

The jack is maintenance-free.

doors.

If the ground on which the vehicle

is standing is soft, a solid board

(max. 1 cm thick) should be

placed under the jack.

Take heavy objects out of the

vehicle before jacking up.

No people or animals may be in

the vehicle when it is jacked-up.

Never crawl under a jacked-up

vehicle.

Only mount one temporary spare

wheel. The permissible maximum

speed on the label on the temporary

spare wheel is only valid for the

factory-fitted tyre size.

●

Fitting the spare wheel

Make the following preparations and

observe the following information:

●

Park the vehicle on a level, firm

and non-skid surface. The front

wheels must be in the straight-

ahead position.

Do not start the vehicle when it is

raised on the jack.

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●

Note that the spare wheel is

2. Attach the wheel wrench and

loosen each wheel bolt by half a

turn.

secured by the conical contact of

each bolt if the wheel bolts for the

alloy wheels are used. In this

case, the washers do not come

into contact with the spare wheel.

The wheels might be protected by

locking wheel nuts. To loosen

these specific nuts first attach the

adapter onto the head of the nut

before installing the wheel

wrench. The adapter is located in

the tool box.3 230

1. Disengage wheel bolt caps with

the wheel bolt cover remover.

3 230

Steel wheels with cover: Pull off

the wheel cover.

Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel

bolt caps with the wheel bolt cover

remover.

4. Set the jack to the necessary

height. Position it directly below

the jacking point in a manner that

prevents it from slipping.

3. Ensure the jack is correctly

positioned under the relevant

vehicle jacking point.

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Ensure that the edge of the body

fits into the notch of the jack.

If the vehicle is equipped with

alloy wheels, note that the wheel

bolts can also be used for the steel

spare wheel. In this case, the

spare wheel is secured by the

conical contact of each bolt.

Jump starting

Do not start with quick charger.

A vehicle with a discharged vehicle

battery can be started using jump

leads and the vehicle battery of

another vehicle.

10. Align the valve hole in the wheel

cover with the tyre valve before

installing.

9 Warning

Install wheel nut caps.

Be extremely careful when starting

with jump leads. Any deviation

from the following instructions can

lead to injuries or damage caused

by battery explosion or damage to

the electrical systems of both

vehicles.

11. Stow the replaced wheel 3 240,

the vehicle tools 3 230 and the

adapter for the locking wheel nuts.

12. Check the tyre pressure of the

installed tyre and the wheel nut

torque as soon as possible.

With the jack correctly aligned

rotate wheel wrench until wheel is

clear of the ground.

5. Unscrew the wheel nuts.

6. Change the wheel.

9 Warning

Spare wheel 3 240.

Avoid contact of the battery with

eyes, skin, fabrics and painted

surfaces. The fluid contains

sulphuric acid which can cause

injuries and damage in the event

of direct contact.

7. Screw on the wheel nuts.

8. Lower the vehicle and remove

jack.

9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

that it is located securely and

tighten each bolt in a crosswise

sequence. Tightening torque is

115 Nm.

●

Never expose the vehicle battery

to naked flames or sparks.

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●

A discharged vehicle battery can

already freeze at a temperature

of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery

before connecting jump leads.

Wear eye protection and

protective clothing when

handling a battery.

Use a booster battery with the

same voltage (12 V). Its capacity

(Ah) must not be much less than

that of the discharged vehicle

battery.

Use jump leads with insulated

terminals and a cross section of

at least 16 mm²(25 mm²for

diesel engines).

Do not disconnect the discharged

vehicle battery from the vehicle.

Switch off all unnecessary

electrical consumers.

Do not lean over the vehicle

battery during jump starting.

Do not allow the terminals of one

lead to touch those of the other

lead.

●

The vehicles must not come into

contact with each other during

the jump starting process.

Apply the parking brake,

transmission in neutral,

automatic transmission in P.

3. Connect the black lead to the

negative terminal of the booster

battery.

4. Connect the other end of the black

lead to a vehicle grounding point

of your vehicle in the engine

compartment.

Route the leads so that they cannot

catch on rotating parts in the engine

compartment.

●

To start the engine:

1. Start the engine of the vehicle

●

providing the jump.

2. After five minutes, start the other

engine. Start attempts should be

made for no longer than 15 s at an

interval of 1 min.

3. Allow both engines to idle for

approx. three minutes with the

leads connected.

4. Switch on electrical consumers

e.g. headlights, heated rear

window of the vehicle receiving

the jump start.

●

Open the positive terminal protection

caps of both vehicle batteries.

Lead connection order:

1. Connect the red lead to the

positive terminal of the booster

battery.

2. Connect the other end of the red

lead to the positive terminal of the

discharged battery.

5. Reverse above sequence exactly

when removing leads.

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Towing

Towing the vehicle

Deactivate the driver assistance

systems like active emergency

braking 3 179, otherwise the

vehicle may automatically brake

during towing.

Switch the selector lever to neutral.

Release the parking brake.

Caution

Screw in the towing eye as far as it will

go until it stops in a horizontal

position.

Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow

rod – to the towing eye.

The towing eye must only be used for

towing and not for recovering the

vehicle.

Switch on ignition to release steering

wheel lock and to permit operation of

brake lights, horn and windscreen

wiper.

Never tow a vehicle equipped with

All Wheel Drive (AWD) with the

front or rear tyres on the road. If

you tow a vehicle equipped with

AWD while the front or rear tyres

are rolling on the road, the drive

system in the vehicle could be

severely damaged. When towing

vehicles equipped with AWD, all

four tyres must not be in contact

with the road.

Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat

screwdriver to prevent paint damage.

Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the

lower part of the cap. Release the cap

carefully.

The towing eye is stowed with the

vehicle tools 3 230.

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Caution

Towing another vehicle

Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.

Excessive tractive force can

damage the vehicle.

When the engine is not running,

considerably more force is needed to

brake and steer.

To prevent the entry of exhaust gases

from the towing vehicle, switch on the

air recirculation and close the

windows.

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

The vehicle must be towed facing

forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor

further than 60 miles. In all other

cases and when the transmission is

defective, the front axle must be

raised off the ground.

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

After towing, unscrew the towing eye.

Insert cap with the flange into the

recess and fix cap by pushing.

Screw in the towing eye as far as it will

go until it stops in a horizontal

position.

The lashing eye at the rear

underneath the vehicle must never be

used as a towing eye.

Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow

rod – to the towing eye.

The towing eye must only be used for

towing and not for recovering a

vehicle.

Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat

screwdriver to prevent paint damage.

Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the

lower part of the cap. Release the cap

carefully.

The towing eye is stowed with the

vehicle tools 3 230.

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switched off. Remove antenna and

external accessories such as roof

racks etc.

If you wash your vehicle by hand,

make sure that the insides of the

wheel housings are also thoroughly

rinsed out.

Appearance care

Exterior care

Caution

Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.

Excessive tractive force can

damage the vehicle.

Locks

The locks are lubricated at the factory

using a high quality lock cylinder

grease. Use a de-icing agent only

when absolutely necessary, as this

has a degreasing effect and impairs

lock function. After using a de-icing

agent, have the locks regreased by a

workshop.

After towing, unscrew the towing eye.

Insert cap with the upper flange into

the recess and fix cap by pushing.

Wax painted parts of the vehicle

regularly.

Clean edges and folds on opened

doors and the bonnet as well as the

areas they cover.

Clean bright metal mouldings with a

cleaning solution approved for

aluminium to avoid damages.

Washing

The paintwork of your vehicle is

exposed to environmental influences.

Caution

Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,

pollen and the like should be cleaned

off immediately, as they contain

aggressive constituents which can

cause paint damage.

Always use a cleaning agent with

a pH value of 4 to 9.

Do not use cleaning agents on hot

surfaces.

If using a vehicle wash, comply with

the vehicle wash manufacturer's

instructions. The windscreen wiper

and rear window wiper must be

Do not clean the engine compartment

with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

cleaner.

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Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the

vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use

separate leathers for painted and

glass surfaces: remnants of wax on

the windows will impair vision.

Have the door hinges of all doors

greased by a workshop.

When cleaning the rear window from

inside, always wipe in parallel to the

heating element to prevent damage.

For mechanical removal of ice, use a

sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the

scraper firmly against the glass so

that no dirt can get under it and

scratch the glass.

Clean smearing wiper blades with a

soft cloth and window cleaner. Also

make sure to remove any residues

such as wax, insect residues and

similar from the window.

Ice residues, pollution and continuous

wiping on dry windows will damage or

even destroy the wiper blades.

Rims are painted and can be treated

with the same agents as the body.

Paintwork damage

Rectify minor paintwork damage with

a touch-up pen before rust forms.

Have more extensive damage or rust

areas repaired by a workshop.

Exterior lights

Underbody

Headlight and other light covers are

made of plastic. Do not use any

abrasive or caustic agents, do not use

an ice scraper, and do not clean them

dry.

Some areas of the vehicle underbody

have a PVC undercoating while other

critical areas have a durable

protective wax coating.

After the underbody is washed, check

the underbody and have it waxed if

necessary.

Bitumen / rubber materials could

damage the PVC coating. Have

underbody work carried out by a

workshop.

Polishing and waxing

Polishing is necessary only if the paint

has become dull or if solid deposits

have become attached to it.

Plastic body parts must not be treated

with wax or polishing agents.

Glass panel

Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois

leather together with window cleaner

to clean the glass panel.

Before and after winter, wash the

underbody and have the protective

wax coating checked.

Wheels and tyres

Do not use high-pressure jet

cleaners.

Windows and wiper blades

Switch off wipers before handling in

their areas.

Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel

cleaner.

Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois

leather together with window cleaner

and insect remover.

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Clean the leather upholstery with

clear water and a soft cloth. In case of

heavy soiling, use leather care.

The instrument cluster and the

displays should only be cleaned using

a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a

weak soap solution.

Liquid gas system

9 Danger

Plastic and rubber parts

Plastic and rubber parts can be

cleaned with the same cleaner as

used to clean the body. Use interior

cleaner if necessary. Do not use any

other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol

in particular. Do not use high-

pressure jet cleaners.

Liquid gas is heavier than air and

can collect in sink points.

Take care when performing work

at the underbody in a pit.

Clean fabric upholstery with a

vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove

stains with an upholstery cleaner.

For painting work and when using a

drying booth at a temperature above

60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be

removed.

Do not make any modifications to the

liquid gas system.

Floor mats

Clothing fabrics may not be

colourfast. This could cause visible

discolourations, especially on light-

coloured upholstery. Removable

stains and discolourations should be

cleaned as soon as possible.

9 Warning

If a floor mat has the wrong size or

is not properly installed, it can

interfere with the accelerator pedal

and/or brake pedal, what can

cause unintended acceleration

and/or increased stopping

distance which can cause a crash

and injury.

Towing equipment

Do not clean the coupling ball bar with

a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

cleaner.

Clean seat belts with lukewarm water

or interior cleaner.

Caution

Close Velcro fasteners as open

Velcro fasteners on clothing could

damage seat upholstery.

The same applies to clothing with

sharp-edged objects, like zips or

belts or studded jeans.

Interior care

Interior and upholstery

Only clean the vehicle interior,

including the instrument panel fascia

and panelling, with a dry cloth or

interior cleaner.

Use the following guidelines for

proper floor mat usage.

●

The original equipped floor mats

were designed for your vehicle.

Have damaged floor mats only

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replaced by certified floor mats.

Always check that the floor mats

do not interfere with the pedals.

●

Use the floor mat with the correct

side up. Do not turn it over.

Do not place anything on top of

the driver's side floor mat.

Use only a single floor mat on the

driver's side.

Installing and removing the floor

mats

The driver's side floor mat and the

passenger's side floor mat are each

held in place by two retainers.

2. Align slots in the mat with the

retainers, as shown.

3. Push the mat to the floor.

To remove the floor mat:

To install the floor mat:

1. Move the seat backwards as far

as possible.

2. Pull the floor mat upwards to

remove.

Vehicle care for Your Vauxhall Combo Van Fifth Generation (2018-2026)

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