light OPEL INSIGNIA 2017 User Guide

Keys, doors and windows37The system is not deactivated when
unlocking the driver's door with the
key or with the central locking button
in the passenger compartment.
Alarm When triggered, the alarm horn
sounds and the hazard warning lights
flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated only by pressing c or by
pressing the switch on the door
handle (electronic key system) or
switching on the ignition.
A triggered alarm, which has not been interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the hazard warning
lights. They will flash quickly three
times when the vehicle is unlocked
next time with the radio remote
control. Additionally, a warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre after switching on
the ignition.
Vehicle messages 3 120.If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: Switch the
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
Immobiliser The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key is removed
from the ignition switch.
If control indicator d flashes when the
ignition is on, there is a fault in the
system; the engine cannot be started.
Switch off the ignition and repeat start
attempt.
If control indicator d continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.Note
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 25,
3 35.
Control indicator d 3 109.

38Keys, doors and windowsExterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes
objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
switching the control to left mirror (L)
or right mirror (R). Then swivel the
control to adjust the mirror.
In position o no mirror is selected.
Folding mirrors
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure tothe mirror housing.
Electric folding
Switch control to o, then push the
control button c down. Both exterior
mirrors will fold.
Push the control down again - both
exterior mirrors return to their original position.
If an electrically folded mirror is
manually extended, pressing down
the control will only electrically extend
the other mirror.

Keys, doors and windows43OverloadIf the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the window operation is disabled for
some time.
Initialising the power windows
If 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 3 120.
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 Ü.
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 or
swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
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.

Seats, restraints47Horizontal 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.

48Seats, restraintsFront seatsSeat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
9 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.
9 Warning
Never store any objects under the
seats.
● 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 fully
pressing the pedals. Slide the
front passenger seat as far back
as possible.
● Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on all
sides 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.
● 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 seat and steering wheel in
a way that the wrist rests on top
of the steering wheel while the
arm is fully extended and
shoulders on the backrest.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 86.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 46.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 56.
● 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 ofthe spine.

Seats, restraints57Height adjustment
1. Pull belt out slightly.
2. Shift the height adjuster upwards or press button to disengage and
push the height adjuster
downwards.
Adjust the height so that the belt lies
across the shoulder. It must not lie
across the throat or upper arm.
Do not adjust while driving.
Unfasten
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Insignia OPC
Feed seat belt through belt mount on backrest after releasing.
Seat belts on the rear seats
The seat belt for the rear centre seat
can only be withdrawn from the
retractor if the backrest is in the rear
position.

Seats, restraints639Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
The hooks on the handles in the
roof frame are only suitable for
hanging up light articles of
clothing, without coat hangers. Do not keep any items in these
clothes.
Airbag deactivation
Front airbag and side airbag systems for the front passenger seat must be
deactivated if a child restraint system
is to be fitted on this seat. The curtain
airbag system, the belt pretensioners and all driver airbag systems will
remain active.The front passenger airbag system
can be deactivated via a key-
operated switch on the right side of
the instrument panel.
Use the ignition key to choose the
position:*:front passenger airbags are
deactivated and will not inflate in the event of a collision. Control
indicator * illuminates
continuously. A child restraint
system can be installed in
accordance with the chart Child
restraint installation locations
3 66. No adult person is
allowed to occupy the front
passenger seatV:front passenger airbags are
active. Control indicator V
illuminates continuously. A child
restraint system must not be
installed9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system on a seat
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person on a seat with deactivated
front passenger airbag.

Storage75Removing cover
Open the load compartment cover.
Pull the release lever on the right side
up and hold it. Lift the cover first on
the right side and remove from
retainers.
The removed cover can be stored
under the load compartment floor 3 78.
Installing cover
Insert the left side of the load
compartment cover in the recess, pull
the release lever up and hold it, insert the right side of the load compartment
cover and engage.
Blind in the tailgate
To cover the load compartment
completely, mount the blind at four
fixing points on the inside of the
tailgate.
Rear floor storage cover Sliding floor cover (FlexFloor) For a convenient setting of the load
compartment, the floor cover can be
pulled out.
Pulling out the floor cover
● Raise the floor at the handle slightly until the spring rolls pop-
up on each side.
● Press the button under the
handle and pull out the floor
cover until it engages.
Load the floor in this position.
Sliding back into load compartment ● Press the button under the handle and slide in the floor cover
until it engages at the end
position.
Leave the floor cover in the
raised position as long as it is loaded.

76StorageTo return the floor cover to its
original position after unloading
● Raise the floor cover slightly. Swivel the handle to the front (1)
and push down the spring roll on
each side manually (2). Both
spring rolls must engage in
position.
● Lower the floor cover (3).
The pulled out floor cover can be
loaded with max. 120 kg. A warning
label is shown on the floor cover.
Secure objects with lashing straps
attached to lashing eyes 3 76.
Loading information 3 83.
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Warning
Do not load or unload the
compartment by using the sliding
floor cover when the vehicle is
parked on a slope, as the floor
cover could run uncontrolled into the end positions.
Lift the floor cover up or down only
when unloaded. Danger of injury.
For access to the spare wheel or tyre repair kit, the floor cover can be lifted
up. To hold in postion, engage the rod beside the left rail system, lift up and
position it below the cross strut on the
rearside of the floor cover.
To lower, hold the floor cover and
have the rod engaged beside the rail.
Lower the floor cover manually by
pushing down the spring roll on each side as described before.
Lift up and attach the floor cover only
without loading.
Lashing eyes
The lashing eyes are designed to
secure items against slippage, e.g.
using lashing straps or luggage net.

80Storage
To unlock, turn cassette slightly
backwards and remove it upwards from the retainers.
Installation of the cassette
Remove load compartment cover.Insert the cassette into the retainers
on left and right side. Note the signs
L (left side) and R (right side) on the
cassette as an installation hint.
Turn cassette slightly forwards to
lock.
Stowage of safety nets and load
compartment cover
Rear safety net cassette can be
placed, together with the load
compartment cover and the coiled up
safety net, under the load
compartment floor.Open the load compartment floor by
pulling the handle. Fold and place the floor behind the rear seats.