Driving And Operating; Driving Hints; Control Of The Vehicle - Opel COMBO Owner's Manual

Driving and
operating
Driving hints ............................... 113
Control of the vehicle ............... 113
Steering ................................... 114
Starting and operating ............... 114
New vehicle running-in ............ 114
Ignition switch positions ........... 114
Starting the engine .................. 115
Vehicle shutdown .................... 115
Overrun cut-off ........................ 116
Stop-start system .................... 116
Parking .................................... 119
Engine exhaust .......................... 120
Diesel particle filter .................. 120
Catalytic converter ................... 120
Manual transmission .................. 121
Manual transmission automa-
ted .............................................. 122
Transmission display ............... 122
Starting the engine .................. 122
Selector lever .......................... 122
Manual mode ........................... 124
Electronic driving programmes 124
Fault ........................................ 125
Brakes ........................................ 126
Antilock brake system ............. 126
Parking brake .......................... 127
Brake assist ............................. 127
Hill start assist ......................... 127
Ride control systems ................. 128
Traction Control system .......... 128
Electronic Stability Control ...... 129
Driver assistance systems ......... 130
Cruise control .......................... 130
Parking assist .......................... 131
Fuel ............................................ 134
Fuel for petrol engines ............. 134
Fuel for diesel engines ............ 134
Fuel for natural gas operation . 134
Refuelling ................................ 135
Fuel consumption - CO
Emissions ............................... 137
Trailer hitch ................................ 138
General information ................. 138
Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 138
Trailer towing ........................... 138

Driving and operating

Driving hints

Control of the vehicle

Never coast with engine not
running (except during Autostop)
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others. All
systems function during an Autostop,
but there may be a controlled
reduction in power steering assist and
vehicle speed is reduced.
Stop-start system 3 116.
Pedals
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2
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.
Use only floor mats which fit properly
and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver's side.
Driving downhill
Engage a gear when driving downhill
to ensure that sufficient brake
pressure is available.
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