lane assist OPEL INSIGNIA 2014 Owner's Manual

In brief11
1Power windows .....................39
2 Central locking system ..........23
3 Exterior mirrors .....................36
4 Light switch ........................ 122
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 124
Front/rear fog lights ............128
Instrument illumination .......130
5 Side air vents ...................... 145
6 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam
assist ................................... 128
Exit lighting ......................... 132
Parking lights ...................... 129
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............107
7 Cruise control .....................171
Speed limiter ....................... 172
Adaptive cruise control .......173
Forward collision alert .........1818Instruments .......................... 96
Driver Information Centre .... 107
9 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............107
10 Windscreen wiper and
washer, headlight washer,
rear wiper and washer .........84
11 Centre air vents .................. 145
12 Sport/Tour mode ................168
Traction Control system .....166
Electronic Stability Control . 167
Hazard warning flashers ....128
Parking assist/Advanced
parking aid ......................... 187
Lane departure warning .....201
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 34
14 Colour-Info-Display ............114
15 Glovebox .............................. 6716Control indicator for airbag
activation/deactivation .......101
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt ...........100
17 Controls for Colour-Info-
Display operation ................114
18 CD-slot
19 Climate control system ........ 134
20 Electric parking brake .........164
21 Touchpad ............................ 114
22 Manual transmission ..........162
Automatic transmission ......157
23 Ashtray ................................. 90
24 Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 153
Fuel selector button ..............98
25 Ignition/Power switch ..........149
26 Horn ..................................... 83
27 Steering wheel adjustment ..82
28 Bonnet release lever ..........215
29 Storage compartment ...........68
Fuse box ............................ 236

In brief13Exterior lighting
Automatic light control
AUTO=automatic light control:
exterior lighting is switched
on and off automaticallym=activation or deactivation
of the automatic light
control8=sidelights9=headlights
Fog lights
>=front fog lightsr=rear fog light
Lighting 3 122.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beamheadlight flash=pull leverhigh beam=push leverlow beam=push or pull lever
Automatic light control 3 123, High
beam 3 123, High beam assist
3 123, Headlight flash 3 124,
Adaptive forward lighting 3 125.
Turn and lane-change signalslever up=right turn signallever down=left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 128, Parking lights 3 129.

Instruments and controls1039Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Antilock brake system
(ABS) u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 163.
Upshift [ is shown as a symbol in the Driver
Information Centre, when upshifting
is recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
On some versions gear shift
indication is popped up as full page in the Driver Information Centre 3 107.
Gear shifting R or S with the number of the next
higher or lower gear is indicated,
when up- or down-shifting is
recommended.
Variable effort steering c illuminates yellow.
Fault in variable effort steering
system. This may lead to a higher or
lower steering effort. Consult a
workshop.
Following distance
E indicates the following distance
setting of adaptive cruise control or the alert timing sensitivity of forwardcollision alert by filled distance bars.
Adaptive cruise control 3 173.
Forward collision alert 3 181.Lane departure warning
) illuminates green or flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
The system is switched on and ready
to operate.
Flashes yellow
The system recognizes an
unintended lane change.
Ultrasonic parking assist
r illuminates yellow.
Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow
or
Interference due to external sources
of ultrasound. Once the source of interference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
Ultrasonic parking assist 3 187.

106Instruments and controls
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 123.
High beam assist
l illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated,
see adaptive forward lighting 3 125.
Adaptive forward lighting f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Fault in the system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes System is switched to symmetrical
low beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder for
symmetrical headlight 3 125.
Fog light
> illuminates green.The front fog lights are on 3 128.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 129.
Cruise control m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active. Set speed is
indicated on midlevel or uplevel
display near m symbol.
Cruise control 3 171.
Adaptive cruise control C or m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.Illuminates green
Adaptive cruise control is active. Set
speed is indicated near C or m
symbol.
Adaptive cruise control 3 173.
Vehicle detected ahead
A illuminates green.
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Adaptive cruise control 3 173,
Forward collision alert 3 181.
Speed limiter L illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.
Illuminates green
Speed limiter is active. Set speed is
indicated near L symbol.
Speed limiter 3 172.

Instruments and controls117
■ Ride control systems
■ Driver assistance systems
■ Cruise control
■ Speed limiter
■ Adaptive cruise control
■ Forward collision alert
■ Collision imminent braking system
■ Parking assist systems
■ Lighting, bulb replacement
■ Adaptive forward lighting
■ Wiper/washer system
■ Doors, windows
■ Side blind spot alert
■ Traffic sign assistant
■ Lane departure warning
■ Load compartment, boot lid
■ Radio remote control
■ Electronic key system
■ Keyless starting
■ Seat belts
■ Airbag systems
■ Engine and transmission
■ Tyre pressure■ Diesel particle filter
■ Vehicle battery status
Messages in the
Colour-Info-Display
Some important messages may
appear additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Press the
multifunction knob to confirm a
message. Some messages only pop
up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or
whilst driving Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding not
fastened seat belts has priority over
any other warning chime.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If a door or the tailgate is not fully closed when starting off.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.■ If adaptive cruise controldeactivates automatically.
■ If approaching a vehicle ahead too closely.
■ If a programmed speed or speed limit is exceeded.
■ If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
■ If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.
■ If the parking assist detects an object.
■ If an unintended lane change occurs.
■ If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling level.
When the vehicle is parked and/ or the driver's door is opened ■ When the key is in the ignition switch.
■ With exterior lights on.
■ If the trailer hitch is not engaged.

Driving and operating193
exterior mirror and extends rearwardsby approx. 3 metres. The height of the
zone is approx. between 0.5 metres
and 2 metres off the ground.
The system is deactivated if the
vehicle is towing a trailer.
Side blind spot alert is designed to ignore stationary objects such as
guardrails, posts, curbs, walls and
beams. Parked vehicles or oncoming vehicles are not detected.
Fault Occasional missed alerts can occurunder normal circumstances and will
increase in wet conditions.
Side blind spot alert does not operate when the left or right corners of the
rear bumper are covered with mud,
dirt, snow, ice, slush, or in heavy
rainstorms. Cleaning instructions
3 257.
In the event of a fault in the system or if the system does not work due to
temporary conditions, a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC). Seek the assistance of
a workshop.Lane change alert
Additional to the side blind spot alert
3 191, lane change alert recognizes
rapidly approaching vehicles from
behind on parallel lanes next to your
vehicle.
If the vehicle is equipped with lane
change alert, side blind spot alert is
always included.
The system alerts visually in each
exterior mirror when detecting rapidly approaching vehicles from behind.
The radar distance sensors are
located in the rear bumper.9 Warning
Lane change alert does not
replace driver vision.
Before changing a lane, always
check all mirrors, look over the
shoulder and use the turn signal.
When the system detects an
approaching vehicle from behind
which drives considerably faster, the
amber warning symbol F will
illuminate in the relevant exterior
mirror. If the driver then activates the
turn signal, the warning symbol F
starts flashing amber as a warning not to change lanes. Additionally a
warning chime sounds.
When the vehicle is started, both
exterior mirror displays will briefly come on to indicate that the system is operating.

194Driving and operating
Detection zones
The system sensors cover a zone of
approx. 3.5 metres parallel on both
vehicle sides and approx. 3 metres
rearwards on side blind zone alert
(A) and approx. 70 metres rearwards
on lane change alert (B) on parallel
lanes. The zones start at each
exterior mirror. The height of the zone
is approx. between 0.5 metres and
2 metres off the ground.
Deactivation
Activation or deactivation of the lane
change alert can be set in the vehicle personalisation menu in the Colour-
Info-Display.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 114.
Vehicle personalisation 3 118.
The system is deactivated if the
vehicle is towing a trailer.
Deactivation is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC).
Note
After use, the system requires a
calibration. For optimal
performance, drive as soon as
possible on a straight highway road
with roadside objects, e.g. guardrails
and barriers for some distance.
Fault Occasional missed alerts can occurunder normal circumstances and will
increase in wet conditions or in sharp
curves. Otherwise the system maylight up due to guardrails, signs, trees,
shrubs or other immobile objects.
This is normal operation and the
system does not need to be serviced.
Lane change alert may not operate
when the left or right corners of the
rear bumper are covered with mud,
dirt, snow, ice, slush, or in heavy
rainstorms. Cleaning instructions
3 257.
In the event of a fault in the system or if the system does not work due to
temporary conditions, a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC). Seek the assistance of
a workshop.
Rear view camera
The rear view camera assists the
driver when reversing, by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle.
The view of the camera is displayed
in the Colour-Info-Display.

196Driving and operating
Trajectory lane of the vehicle is
shown in accordance with the
steering angle.
The function can be deactivated in the
vehicle personalisation menu in the
Colour-Info-Display.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 114.
Vehicle personalisation 3 118.
Warning symbols
Warning symbols are indicated as
triangles 9 on the picture which show
obstacles detected by the rear
sensors of the advanced parking
assist.
Additionally 9 appears on the top line
of the Info-Display with the warning to
check the vehicle surrounding.
Deactivation The camera is deactivated when a
certain forward speed is exceeded or
if reverse gear is not engaged for
approx. 10 seconds.
Activation or deactivation of the rear
view camera can be set in the vehicle
personalisation menu in the Colour-
Info-Display.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 114.
Vehicle personalisation 3 118.
Fault
Fault messages are displayed with a
9 on the top line of the Info-Display.The rear view camera may not
operate properly when:
■ the surrounding is dark,
■ the sun or the beam of headlights is
shining directly into the camera
lens,
■ ice, snow, mud, or anything else covers the camera lens. Clean the
lens, rinse it with water, and wipe it
with a soft cloth,
■ the tailgate is not closed correctly,
■ the vehicle is towing a trailer,
■ the vehicle had a rear end accident,
■ there are extreme temperature changes.
Rear cross traffic alert Additional to the rear view camera
3 194 , rear cross traffic alert warns of
cross traffic from left or right side
when driving rearwards. When cross
traffic is recognized and the rear view
camera is activated, a warning
triangle with a direction arrow
appears on the Colour-Info-Display,
showing the direction of the traffic.

Driving and operating201
■traffic signs are incorrectly mounted
or damaged
■ traffic signs do not comply with the Vienna Convention on traffic signs
(Wiener Übereinkommen über
Straßenverkehrszeichen)Caution
The system is intended to help the driver within a defined speed
range to discern certain traffic
signs. Do not ignore traffic signs
which are not displayed by the
system.
The system does not discern any other than the conventional traffic
signs that might give or end a
speed limit.
Do not let this special feature
tempt you into taking risks when
driving.
Always adapt speed to the road
conditions.
The driver assistance systems do not relieve the driver from full
responsibility for vehicle
operation.
Lane departure warning
The lane departure warning systemobserves the lane markings between
which the vehicle is driving, via a front camera. The system detects lane
changes and warns the driver in the
event of an unintended lane change
by visual and acoustic signals.
Criteria for the detection of an
unintended lane change are:
■ no operation of turn signals
■ no brake pedal operation
■ no active accelerator operation or speeding-up
■ no active steering
If the driver is active, no warning will
be issued.
Activation
The lane departure warning system is activated by pressing the ) button.
The illuminated LED in the button
indicates that the system is switched
on. When the control indicator ) in
the instrument cluster illuminates
green, the system is ready to operate.
The system is only operable at
vehicle speeds above 56 km/h and if
lane markings are available.

238Vehicle care
No.Circuit1Central locking system, Power
tailgate2Trailer module3–4–5Trailer socket6Steering wheel heating7–8Trailer socket9Sunroof10Central locking system, tailgate11–12–13–14–15Power tailgate lock16Air conditioning systemNo.Circuit17–18–19Side obstacle detector20Side obstacle detector, venti‐
lated front seats21Active damping system, High beam assist, Cruise control,
Traffic sign assistant, Lane
departure warning, trailer
module22Anti-theft alarm system23All-wheel drive, anti-theft alarm
system24–25–26–27–28–