check transmission fluid OPEL INSIGNIA 2017 Owner's Manual

In brief17Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 173.
Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode: move selector
lever from D to the left.<:manual mode upshifting]:manual mode downshifting
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 168.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 254, 3 295.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 229.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 38, 3 48,
3 56.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

226Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................227
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 227
Vehicle storage ........................227
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....228
Vehicle checks ........................... 228
Performing work ......................228
Bonnet ..................................... 228
Engine oil ................................. 229
Automatic transmission fluid ....230
Engine coolant ......................... 231
Power steering fluid .................232
Washer fluid ............................ 232
Brakes ..................................... 233
Brake fluid ............................... 233
Vehicle battery ......................... 233
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....235
Wiper blade replacement ........235
Bulb replacement .......................236
Halogen headlights ..................237
Xenon headlights .....................239
Fog lights ................................. 241
Tail lights ................................. 242
Side turn signal lights ..............244
Number plate light ...................245Interior lights ............................ 246
Instrument panel illumination ...246
Electrical system ........................246
Fuses ....................................... 246
Engine compartment fuse box . 248
Instrument panel fuse box .......250
Load compartment fuse box ....251
Vehicle tools .............................. 253
Tools ........................................ 253
Wheels and tyres .......................254
Winter tyres ............................. 254
Tyre designations ....................254
Tyre pressure .......................... 254
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 256
Tread depth ............................. 257
Changing tyre and wheel size . 258
Wheel covers ........................... 258
Tyre chains .............................. 259
Tyre repair kit .......................... 259
Wheel changing .......................262
Spare wheel ............................ 264
Jump starting ............................. 267
Towing ....................................... 268
Towing the vehicle ...................268
Towing another vehicle ...........270Appearance care .......................272
Exterior care ............................ 272
Interior care ............................. 274

230Vehicle careWhen the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top up
engine oil.
We recommend the use of the same
grade of engine oil that was used at
last change.
The engine oil level must not exceed
the MAX mark on the dipstick.
Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
Capacities 3 294, Engine oil quality/
viscosity 3 276.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Automatic transmission fluidCaution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause
automatic transmission damage
and cause it to not work properly.
Do not allow contaminates to
contact the fluid side of the
reservoir cap or from entering the
reservoir.
Automatic transmission fluid level
normally does not have to be
checked. To check the fluid level seek
the assistance of a workshop.

324Top-tether fastening eyes ............69
Tow bar....................................... 222
Towing ................................ 222, 268
Towing another vehicle .............270
Towing equipment .....................223
Towing the vehicle .....................268
Traction Control system ............. 177 Traction Control system off......... 108
Traffic sign assistant ...........111, 209
Trailer coupling ........................... 222
Trailer stability assist .................225
Trailer towing ............................. 223
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................168
Tread depth ............................... 257
Trip odometer ............................ 100
Turn and lane-change signals ...135
Turn signal ................................. 104
Tyre chains ................................ 259
Tyre designations ......................254
Tyre pressure ............................ 254
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 109, 256
Tyre pressures ........................... 295
Tyre repair kit ............................. 259
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...107, 197
Upholstery .................................. 274
Uplevel display ........................... 111Upshift........................................ 107
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 118
Variable effort steering ...............107
Vehicle battery ........................... 233
Vehicle checks............................ 228
Vehicle data ................................ 281
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 318
Vehicle detected ahead ..............110
Vehicle dimensions .................... 292
Vehicle Identification Number ....279
Vehicle jack ................................ 253
Vehicle messages .....................120
Vehicle personalisation .............121
Vehicle security ............................ 34
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 227
Vehicle tools ............................... 253
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 289
Ventilating ..................................... 54
Ventilation ................................... 141
W
Warning chimes .........................120
Warning lights ............................. 100
Warning triangle .......................... 81
Washer and wiper systems .........14Washer fluid ............................... 232
Wheel changing .........................262
Wheel covers ............................. 258
Wheels and tyres .......................254
Windows ....................................... 40
Windscreen................................... 40
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........87
Winter tyres ............................... 254
Wiper blade replacement ..........235
X
Xenon headlights .......................239