Vauxhall COMBO, Owner'S Manual, Page: 304 / 373

302 Vehicle care
Caution
Access to the diagnostic socket
associated with the on-board
electronics is reserved for
qualified technicians and
approved tools.
Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Cold protection covers
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.
Caution
The cold protection covers must
be removed when one of the
following conditions occurs:
● The ambient temperature is
above 10 °C.
● The vehicle is towing a trailer.
● The vehicle is driven at speeds
above 75 mph.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several
months:
● Wash the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine
compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber
seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load.
1. 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.
2. Do not apply the parking brake.
3. Switch off ignition and all electrical
consumers.
4. Wait four minutes.
5. Open the bonnet, close all doors
and lock the vehicle.
6. Lift the plastic cover of the vehicle
battery's positive terminal in the
engine compartment.
7. Raise the lever fully and remove
clamp from the terminal.