Opel COMBO - Regenerative braking; Ride control systems; Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system

Driving and operating 203
Regenerative braking
9 Warning
In the case of extreme
temperatures or if the high voltage
battery is almost fully charged, the
brake force of the engine braking
may be temporarily reduced. If the
braking force is not sufficient, the
driver has to be prepared to use
the brake pedal.
9 Warning
Depending on the engine braking
force the brake lights are
illuminated.
Regenerative braking generates
electrical energy resulting from
engine braking to charge the high
voltage battery.
Electric drive unit 3 192.
Ride control systems
Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip.
As soon as the vehicle starts to
swerve (understeer / oversteer),
engine output is reduced and the
wheels are braked individually.
ESC operates in combination with the
Traction Control system (TC). It
prevents the driven wheels from
spinning.
The TC is a component of the ESC.
Traction Control improves driving
stability when necessary, regardless
of the type of road surface or tyre grip,
by preventing the driven wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the driven wheels starts to
spin, engine output is reduced and
the wheel spinning the most is braked
individually. This considerably
improves the driving stability of the
vehicle on slippery road surfaces.
ESC and TC are operational after
each engine start as soon as the
control indicator b extinguishes.
When ESC and TC operate, b
flashes.
9 Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 103.