tailgate OPEL INSIGNIA 2017 Owner's Manual

6In briefIn briefInitial drive informationVehicle unlocking
Press c
to unlock the doors and load
compartment. Open the doors by
pulling the handles. To open the
tailgate, pull the button under the
tailgate moulding.
Press x; only the load
compartment is unlocked and opens.
Radio remote control 3 22, Central
locking system 3 25, Electronic key
system 3 23, Load compartment
3 30.
Seat adjustment
Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle. Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked
in place.
Seat position 3 48, Manual seat
adjustment 3 49, Power seat
adjustment 3 51.

22Keys, doors and windowsKey with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Car Pass The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this vehicle data is needed
in order to perform certain operations.
Radio remote control
Enables operation of the following
functions via the use of the remote control buttons:
● central locking system 3 25
● anti-theft locking system 3 34
● anti-theft alarm system 3 35
● tailgate 3 30
● power windows 3 41
● sunroof 3 44
● mirror folding 3 38
The remote control has a range of
approx. 50 metres. It can be restricted
by external influences. The hazard
warning flashers confirm operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Replacing battery in radio remote
control
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.

Keys, doors and windows23
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type CR 2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Radio remote control
synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control will be
synchronised when you switch on the
ignition.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, the cause may be one of the
following:
● Fault in radio remote control.
● The range is exceeded.
● The battery voltage is too low.
● Frequent, repeated operation of the radio remote control while notin range, which will require re-
synchronisation.
● Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Manual unlocking 3 25.Electronic key system
Enables a keyless operation of the
following functions:
● central locking system 3 25
● tailgate 3 30
● ignition switching on and starting the engine 3 159
The electronic key simply needs to be on the driver's person.
Additionally, the electronic key
includes the functionality of the radio
remote control 3 22.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.

26Keys, doors and windowsUnlocking and opening the tailgate4-door Saloon, Country Tourer,
Sports Tourer with power tailgate
Press x when the ignition is off until
tailgate opens automatically. The
doors remain locked.
Power tailgate 3 30.
Confirmation
Operation of central locking system is
confirmed by the hazard warning
flashers.
Electronic key system operation
The electronic key must be outsidethe vehicle, within a range of approx.
one metre of the relevant door side.
Unlocking
Press the button on any exterior door
handle and pull the handle.
Unlocking mode can be set in the
vehicle personalisation menu in the
Colour-Info-Display. Two settings are selectable:
● All doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap are unlocked by
pressing a button on any exterior
handle once.
● Only the driver's door, load compartment and fuel filler flapare unlocked by pressing the
button on driver's door exterior
handle once. To unlock all doors, press button twice.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 118.
Vehicle personalisation 3 121.
The setting can be saved for the
electronic key being used.
Memorised settings 3 24.

Keys, doors and windows27Locking
Press the button on any exterior door
handle.
All doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap are locked.
The system only locks if any of the
following occurs:
● It has been more than 5 seconds since unlocking.
● The button on an exterior handle has been pressed twice within
5 seconds.
● Any door has been opened and then all doors are closed.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly or the electronic key remains in the vehicle and the ignition is not
off, locking will not be permitted and a warning tone sounds three times.
If there have been two or more
electronic keys in the vehicle and the
ignition was on once, the doors will be
locked even if just one electronic key
is taken out of the vehicle.
Unlocking and opening the tailgate
The tailgate and the doors can be
unlocked by pressing the button
under the tailgate moulding when
electronic key is in range.
Passive Locking
See 'Automatic locking' 3 28.
Confirmation
Operation of central locking system is
confirmed by the hazard warning
flashers.
Central locking buttonsLocks or unlocks all doors, the load
compartment and fuel filler flap from
the passenger compartment by a
switch in the driver's door panel.
Press e to lock.
Press c to unlock.

28Keys, doors and windowsFault in radio remote control unit
or electronic key system
Manual unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. Switch on
the ignition and press the central
locking button c to unlock all doors,
load compartment and fuel filler flap.
By switching on the ignition, the anti-
theft locking system is deactivated.
Manual locking
Manually lock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock.
Fault in central locking system
Manual unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. The other
doors can be opened by pulling the
interior handle twice. The load
compartment and fuel filler flap
cannot be opened. To deactivate the
anti-theft locking system, switch on
the ignition 3 35.
Manual locking
Push inside locking knob of all doors
except driver's door. Then close the
driver's door and lock it from the
outside with the key. The fuel filler flap
and tailgate cannot be locked.
Automatic locking Automatic locking after driving off This security feature can be
configured to automatically lock all
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap after driving off and
exceeding a certain speed.When at a standstill after driving, the
vehicle will be unlocked automatically
as soon as the key is removed from
the ignition switch, or with electronic
key system when the ignition is
switched off.
Activation or deactivation of
automatic locking can be set in the
menu Settings , I Vehicle in the
Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 118.
Vehicle personalisation 3 121.
The setting can be saved for the
remote control or electronic key being used 3 24.
Automatic relock after unlocking
This feature can be configured to
automatically lock all doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap a
short time after unlocking with the
remote control or electronic key,
provided no door has been opened.
Activation or deactivation of
automatic relock can be set in the
menu Settings , I Vehicle in the
Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 118.

30Keys, doors and windowsDoors
Load compartment Tailgate
Opening
5-door Hatchback, Sports Tourer,
Country Tourer
After unlocking, press the button
under the tailgate moulding and open the tailgate manually.
4-door Saloon
Press x on radio remote control
until the tailgate is opened
automatically, or press the button
under the tailgate moulding after
unlocking.
Central locking system 3 25.
Closing
Use the interior handle.
Do not pull the button under the
moulding whilst closing as this will unlock the tailgate again.
Central locking system 3 25.

Keys, doors and windows31Power tailgate9Warning
Take care when operating the
power tailgate. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
movable tailgate when operating.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped during operating and no
one is standing within the moving
area.
The power tailgate can be operated
by:
● x on the radio remote control.
● The switch C on the inside of
the driver's door.
● The touchpad switch under the exterior tailgate moulding and
C in the open tailgate.
On vehicles with automatic
transmission, the tailgate can only be operated when the vehicle is
stationary and automatic
transmission in P.
The turn signal lights flash and a
chime sounds when the power
tailgate is operating.
Note
Operating the power tailgate does not operate the central locking
system. To open the tailgate with the
remote control, it is not necessary to unlock the vehicle. Unlock the
vehicle first when operating with the
touchpad switch or the switch in the
driver's door. Lock the vehicle after
closing.
Central locking system 3 25.
Operation with radio remote controlPress and hold x until the tailgate
starts to open or close.
Operation with the switch on the
inside of the driver's door
Press C on the inside of the driver's
door until the tailgate starts to open or close.

32Keys, doors and windowsOperation with switches in the tailgate
To open the tailgate, press the
touchpad switch under the tailgate
moulding until the tailgate starts to
move.
To close, press C in the open
tailgate until the tailgate starts to
move.
Stop or change direction of
movement
Stop movement of the tailgate
immediately:
● press x once on the electronic
key, or
● press the touchpad switch under the exterior tailgate moulding, or
● press C on the open tailgate,
or
● press C on the inside of the
driver's door.
Pressing one of the switches again
will reverse the direction of
movement.
Operation modes
The power tailgate has three modes
of operation, which are controlled by
the switch C in the driver's door. To
change the mode, turn the switch:
● Normal mode MAX: Power
tailgate opens to full height.
● Intermediate mode 3/4: Power
tailgate opens to a reduced
height that can be adjusted.
● Mode Off: Tailgate can only be
operated manually.

Keys, doors and windows33Adjust reduced opening height in
intermediate mode
1. Turn operation mode switch to 3/4 .
2. Open power tailgate with any operation switch.
3. Stop movement at the desired height by pressing any operation
switch. If required, manually move
the stopped tailgate to the desired position.
4. Press and hold the button C on
the inside of the open tailgate for
three seconds.
Note
Adjusting opening height should be
programmed at ground level.
A chime sound indicates the new
setting and the turn signal lights will
flash. The reduced height can only set at an opening angle of above 30°.
When turning the adjuster wheel in
the driver's door to intermediate mode 3/4 , the power tailgate will stop
opening at the newly set position.
The tailgate can only be held open if a minimum height is exceeded
(minimum opening angle from 30°).
The opening height cannot be
programmed below that height.
Safety function
If the power tailgate encounters an obstacle during opening or closing,
the direction of movement will
automatically be reversed slightly.
Multiple obstacles in one power cycle
will deactivate the function. In this
case, close or open the tailgate
manually.The power tailgate has pinch sensors
on the side edges. If the sensors
detect obstacles between tailgate and chassis, the tailgate will open, until it
is activated again or closed manually.
The safety function is indicated by a
warning chime.
Remove all obstacles before
resuming normal power operation.
If the vehicle is equipped with factory-
fitted towing equipment and a trailer
is electrically connected, the power
tailgate can only be opened with the
touchpad switch or closed with C in
the open tailgate. Ensure that there are no obstacles in the moving area.
General hints for operating
tailgate9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which cannot be seen or