height OPEL INSIGNIA 2017 Owner's Manual

In brief7Backrest inclination
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Seat position 3 48, Manual seat
adjustment 3 49, Power seat
adjustment 3 51.
Seat height
Press switch
top:seat higherbottom:seat lower
Seat position 3 48, Manual seat
adjustment 3 49, Power seat
adjustment 3 51.
Seat inclination
Lever pumping motion
up:front end higherdown:front end lower
Seat position 3 48, Manual seat
adjustment 3 49, Power seat
adjustment 3 51.

8In briefHead restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 46.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and fasten in belt
buckle. The seat belt must not be
twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted back too far (maximum approx. 25°).
To unfasten belt, press red button on belt buckle.
Seat position 3 48, Seat belts
3 55, Airbag system 3 58.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To adjust the mirror, move the mirror
housing in the desired direction.
Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
3 40, Automatic anti-dazzle interior
mirror 3 40.

32Keys, doors and windowsOperation with switches in the tailgate
To open the tailgate, press the
touchpad switch under the tailgate
moulding until the tailgate starts to
move.
To close, press C in the open
tailgate until the tailgate starts to
move.
Stop or change direction of
movement
Stop movement of the tailgate
immediately:
● press x once on the electronic
key, or
● press the touchpad switch under the exterior tailgate moulding, or
● press C on the open tailgate,
or
● press C on the inside of the
driver's door.
Pressing one of the switches again
will reverse the direction of
movement.
Operation modes
The power tailgate has three modes
of operation, which are controlled by
the switch C in the driver's door. To
change the mode, turn the switch:
● Normal mode MAX: Power
tailgate opens to full height.
● Intermediate mode 3/4: Power
tailgate opens to a reduced
height that can be adjusted.
● Mode Off: Tailgate can only be
operated manually.

Keys, doors and windows33Adjust reduced opening height in
intermediate mode
1. Turn operation mode switch to 3/4 .
2. Open power tailgate with any operation switch.
3. Stop movement at the desired height by pressing any operation
switch. If required, manually move
the stopped tailgate to the desired position.
4. Press and hold the button C on
the inside of the open tailgate for
three seconds.
Note
Adjusting opening height should be
programmed at ground level.
A chime sound indicates the new
setting and the turn signal lights will
flash. The reduced height can only set at an opening angle of above 30°.
When turning the adjuster wheel in
the driver's door to intermediate mode 3/4 , the power tailgate will stop
opening at the newly set position.
The tailgate can only be held open if a minimum height is exceeded
(minimum opening angle from 30°).
The opening height cannot be
programmed below that height.
Safety function
If the power tailgate encounters an obstacle during opening or closing,
the direction of movement will
automatically be reversed slightly.
Multiple obstacles in one power cycle
will deactivate the function. In this
case, close or open the tailgate
manually.The power tailgate has pinch sensors
on the side edges. If the sensors
detect obstacles between tailgate and chassis, the tailgate will open, until it
is activated again or closed manually.
The safety function is indicated by a
warning chime.
Remove all obstacles before
resuming normal power operation.
If the vehicle is equipped with factory-
fitted towing equipment and a trailer
is electrically connected, the power
tailgate can only be opened with the
touchpad switch or closed with C in
the open tailgate. Ensure that there are no obstacles in the moving area.
General hints for operating
tailgate9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which cannot be seen or

46Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 46
Active head restraints ................47
Front seats ................................... 48
Seat position .............................. 48
Manual seat adjustment ............49
Power seat adjustment ..............51
Armrest ...................................... 53
Heating ...................................... 54
Ventilating .................................. 54
Rear seats ................................... 54
Armrest ...................................... 54
Seat belts ..................................... 55
Three-point seat belt .................56
Airbag system .............................. 58
Front airbag system ...................61
Side airbag system ....................62
Curtain airbag system ...............62
Airbag deactivation ....................63
Child restraints ............................. 64
Child restraint systems ..............64
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 66
ISOFIX child restraint systems ..69
Top-tether fastening eyes ..........69Head 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.

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, restraints49Manual seat adjustment
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.
Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle. Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked
in place.
Backrest inclination
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the backrest to
engage audibly.
Seat height
Press switch
top:seat higherbottom:seat lower

Seats, restraints51Power seat adjustment9Warning
Care must be taken when
operating the power seats. There
is a risk of injury, particularly for
children. Objects could become
trapped.
Keep a close watch on the seats
when adjusting them. Vehicle
passengers should be informed
accordingly.
Longitudinal adjustment
Move switch forwards/backwards.
Seat height
Move switch upwards/downwards.
Seat inclination
Tilt front of switch upwards/
downwards.
Backrest inclination
Tilt switch forwards/backwards.

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.