brakes OPEL INSIGNIA 2017 Manual user

Vehicle care233Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
after a sudden drop in
temperature.
Use of washer fluid containing
isopropanol can damage exterior
lamps.
Washer fluid 3 276.
Brakes In the event of minimum thickness ofthe brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and the MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 276.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to vehicle battery discharge. Disconnect the clamp from
the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
Battery discharge protection 3 140.

320IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 227
Active emergency braking ..........196
Active head restraints ...................47
Adaptive cruise control .......110, 184
Adaptive forward lighting ...110, 133
AdBlue ................................ 108, 165
Adjustable air vents ...................152
Airbag and belt tensioners .........105
Airbag deactivation ..............63, 105
Airbag label................................... 58 Airbag system .............................. 58
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 154
Air conditioning system .............. 141
Air intake .................................... 153
Air vents...................................... 152
All-wheel drive ........................... 173
Antilock brake system ................ 174
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....107
Anti-theft alarm system ................35
Anti-theft locking system .............. 34 Appearance care ........................272
Armrest ................................... 53, 54
Armrest storage ........................... 71
Ashtrays ....................................... 93 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................40
Automatic climate control system .................................... 143Automatic dimming ......................39
Automatic light control ...............130
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............168
Automatic transmission fluid .......230
Autostop ............................. 110, 160
Auxiliary heater ........................... 152
B
Baselevel display ........................111
Battery discharge protection ......140
Battery voltage ........................... 121
Belts.............................................. 55
BlueInjection ............................... 165
Bonnet ....................................... 228
Brake and clutch fluid .................276
Brake and clutch system ...........106
Brake assist ............................... 176
Brake fluid .................................. 233
Brakes ............................... 174, 233
Breakdown.................................. 268
Bulb replacement ....................... 236
C Capacities .................................. 294
Cargo management system ........77
Car Pass ...................................... 22
Catalytic converter .....................165
Central locking system ................25
Centre console lighting ..............139
Changing tyre and wheel size ...258