Vauxhall Combo Owner's Manual

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z Heavy objects in the load compartment 

should be placed as far forward as 

possible against the rear seat backrests 

or, if the rear seat backrests are folded 

down, against the front seat backrests. If 

objects are to be stacked, the heavier 

objects should be placed at the bottom. 

Unsecured objects in the load 

compartment would be thrown forward 

with great force, for instance in the event 

of heavy braking. 

z Secure heavy objects with lashing 

straps 3 attached to lashing eyes 3 – 

see page 69. If heavy loads slip when the 

vehicle is braked heavily or driven 

around a bend, the handling of the 

vehicle may change. 

z When transporting objects with the 

backrests folded down, install the safety 

net 3 - see page 68.

z Close the load compartment cover 3 so 

that objects are not reflected in the rear 

window.

z When transporting objects in the load 

compartment with the seat backrests not 

folded down, the backrests must be fully 

upright and engaged in position - 

see page 65.

z Do not allow the load to protrude above 

the upper edge of the rear seat 

backrests, or above the upper edge of 

the front seat backrests if the rear seat 

backrests are folded down. 

z The warning triangle 3 and first-aid kit 

(cushion) 3 must always be freely 

accessible.

z Do not place any objects in front of the 

rear window or on the instrument panel. 

They are reflected in the glass, obstruct 

the driver’s view and will be thrown 

through the vehicle, for instance in the 

event of heavy braking. 

z No objects must be placed in the area in 

which the airbags inflate, as they could 

cause injury when the airbags are 

triggered. 

z The load must not hinder handbrake 

operation or gearshifting or impair the 

driver in any way. 

z Do not drive with load compartment 

open when transporting bulky objects, 

for example, since toxic exhaust fumes 

could penetrate the interior. 

z Weights, payload and roof load – 

see page 202.

z Roof loads increase the vehicle’s 

sensitivity to crosswinds and has a 

negative affect on driveability due to an 

raised centre of gravity.

z If objects are transported in the load 

compartment, the split load 

compartment grille 3 must always be 

locked in one of the retainers and the 

lever must be engaged at its bottom 

position – see page 69. 

z When stowing objects in the stowage 

compartment above the front seats, 

secure against falling out.  

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Disregard of these notes can lead to 

injuries which may be fatal. Vehicle 

passengers must be informed 

accordingly.