OPEL INSIGNIA 2014 Manual user

Keys, doors and windows39Automatic anti-dazzle
Dazzling by following vehicles at nightis automatically reduced by dimmingthe interior mirror.
Windows
Windscreen
Heat-reflecting windscreen The heat-reflecting windscreen has a
coating which reflects solar radiation.
Also data signals, e.g. from toll
stations, might be reflected.
The marked areas on the windscreen are not covered with the coating.
Devices for electronic data recording
and fee payment must be attached in
these areas. Otherwise data
recording malfunctions may occur.
Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror. Otherwise the detection zone
of the sensor and the view area of the camera in the mirror housing could be restricted.
Power windows9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
If there are children on the rear seats, switch on the child safety
system for the power windows.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Operable with ignition in position
Accessory power mode or Ignition on
power mode 3 149, 3 149.

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Retained power off 3 151.
Operate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling to close.
Pushing or pulling gently to the first
detent: window moves up or down as long as the switch is operated.
Pushing or pulling firmly to the second
detent and then releasing: window
moves up or down automatically with
safety function enabled. To stop
movement, operate the switch once
more in the same direction.
Power windows can be operated for
approx. 10 minutes after the ignition
is switched off or until the driver's door
is opened.
Safety function If the window glass encounters
resistance above the middle of the
window during automatic closing, it is
immediately stopped and opened again.
Override safety function
In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, switch on the
ignition, then pull the switch to the first
detent and hold. The window moves
up without safety function enabled.
To stop movement, release the
switch.Child safety system for rear
windows
Press switch z to deactivate rear
door power windows; the LED
illuminates. To activate, press z
again.
Comfort operating with the
remote control The windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle.

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Press button c again for
three seconds after unlocking: all
windows will be opened.
Press button e again for
three seconds after locking: all
windows will be closed.
Press any button to stop window
movement.
Folding mirrors 3 37.
Closing sunroof 3 42.
Confirmation
Complete opening or closing of the
windows is confirmed by the hazard
warning flashers.
Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Initialising the power windowsIf the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery), a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 116.
Activate the window electronics for
each window as following:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Pull switch to the second detent until the window starts to close
and hold pulled for additional
4 seconds.
4. Push switch to the second detent until the window starts to open
automatically.
5. Repeat for each window.Heated rear window
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
The LED in the button indicates
activation.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Sun visors The sun visors can be folded down orswivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.

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If the sun visors have integral mirrors,the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
Roller blinds
To reduce sunlight at the rear seats,
pull the blind upwards using the grip
and engage it at the top of the door
frame.Roof
Sunroof9 Warning
Take care when operating the
sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
movable parts when operating
them. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they
move.
Operable with ignition in position
Accessory power mode or Ignition on
power mode 3 149, 3 149.
Retained power off 3 151.
Sunroof, 5-door Hatchback/
4-door Saloon
Open or close
Press switch p or r gently to the
first detent: sunroof is opened or
closed with safety function enabled
as long as the switch is operated.
Press switch p or r firmly to the
second detent and then release: the sunroof is opened or closed
automatically with safety function
enabled. To stop movement, operate
the switch once more.

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Raise or close
Press switch q or r : sunroof is
raised or closed automatically with
safety function enabled.
If the sunroof is raised, it can be
opened in one step by pressing p.
Sunblind
The sunblind is manually operated.
Close or open the sunblind by sliding. When the sunroof is open, the
sunblind is always open.
Panoramaroof, Sports Tourer/
Country TourerOpen
Press switch p gently to the first
detent: sunroof is opened in the
spoiler position.
Press switch p firmly to the second
detent and then release: the sunroof
is opened automatically with safety
function enabled. To stop movement,
operate the switch once more.
Close
Press switch r gently to the first
detent: sunroof is closed from fully
open or spoiler position with safety
function enabled as long as the switch is operated.
Press switch r firmly to the second
detent and then release: the sunroof
is completely closed automatically
with safety function enabled. To stop
movement, operate the switch once
more.
Sunblind
The sunblind is power operated.
Close or open the sunblind by
pressing switch H or G.
General hints Safety function
If the sunroof or sunblind encounters
resistance during automatic closing, it
is immediately stopped and opened
again.
Override safety function
In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, hold switch r
pressed to the second detent. The

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sunroof closes without safety functionenabled. To stop movement, release
the switch.
Comfort closing with the remote
control
The sunroof can be closed remotely
from outside the vehicle.
Press and hold button e to close the
sunroof.
Release the button to stop the
movement.
Initialising after a power failure
After a power failure, it may only be possible to operate the sunroof to a
limited extent. Have the system
initialised by a workshop.

Seats, restraints45Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 45
Front seats ................................... 47
Rear seats ................................... 54
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Airbag system .............................. 58
Child restraints ............................. 62Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Head restraints on front seats
Height adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.

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Horizontal adjustment
Pull bolster of head restraint forwardsslowly. It engages in several
positions.
To return to its rearmost position, pull
fully forwards and release.
Head restraints on rear seats
Height adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards and
let engage. To move downwards, press the catch to release and push
the head restraint downwards.
Active head restraints
In the event of a rear-end impact, the front parts of the active head
restraints are moved slightly
forwards. Thus the head is supported
so that the risk of whiplash injury is
reduced.
Note
Approved accessories may only be
attached if the seat is not in use.

Seats, restraints47Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
■ Sit with buttocks as far back against
the backrest as possible. Adjust the distance between the seat and the
pedals so that legs are slightly
angled when pressing the pedals.
Slide the front passenger seat as
far back as possible.
■ Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to easily reach the
steering wheel with arms slightly bent. Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do not
angle the backrest too far back. We recommend a maximum rake of
approx. 25°.
■ Adjust the steering wheel 3 82.
■ Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of all display instruments.
There should be at least one hand
of clearance between head and the
roof frame. Your thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without pressing
into it.
■ Adjust the head restraint 3 45.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 55.■ Adjust the thigh support so that
there is a space approx. two fingers
wide between the edge of the seat
and the hollow of the knee.
■ Adjust the lumbar support so that it
supports the natural shape of the
spine.
Seat adjustment9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.

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Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the backrest to
engage audibly.
Seat height
Press switch
top=seat higherbottom=seat lower