bonnet OPEL INSIGNIA 2018 User Guide

238Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................238
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 238
Vehicle storage ........................239
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....239
Vehicle checks ........................... 240
Performing work ......................240
Bonnet ..................................... 240
Engine oil ................................. 241
Engine coolant ......................... 242
Washer fluid ............................ 243
Brakes ..................................... 243
Brake fluid ............................... 243
Vehicle battery ......................... 244
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....245
Wiper blade replacement ........245
Bulb replacement .......................246
Halogen headlights ..................246
LED headlights ........................ 248
Fog lights ................................. 248
Tail lights ................................. 250
Side turn signal lights ..............255
Number plate light ...................256
Interior lights ............................ 256
Instrument panel illumination ...256Electrical system ........................256
Fuses ....................................... 256
Engine compartment fuse box . 257
Instrument panel fuse box .......260
Vehicle tools .............................. 261
Tools ........................................ 261
Wheels and tyres .......................262
Winter tyres ............................. 262
Tyre designations ....................263
Tyre pressure .......................... 263
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 264
Tread depth ............................. 266
Changing tyre and wheel size . 267
Wheel covers ........................... 267
Tyre chains .............................. 267
Tyre repair kit .......................... 268
Wheel changing .......................272
Spare wheel ............................ 275
Jump starting ............................. 277
Towing ....................................... 278
Towing the vehicle ...................278
Towing another vehicle ...........279
Appearance care .......................280
Exterior care ............................ 280
Interior care ............................. 282General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control
units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may impact fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle and
cause the vehicle to no longer
conform to the operating permit,
impacting the validity of your vehicle
registration.

Vehicle care239Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, wellventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.

240Vehicle careVehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system uses
extremely high voltage. Do not
touch.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
Move the safety catch sideways to the left vehicle side and open the bonnet.
The bonnet is held open
automatically.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Stop-start system 3 166.
Closing Lower the bonnet and let it fall into the
latch. Check that the bonnet is
engaged.

Vehicle care241Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch to avoid dents.
Active bonnet 3 70.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 285.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 litres per 1000 km.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least five minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
reinsert fully, pull out and read the
engine oil level.
Different dipsticks are used
depending on engine variant.
We recommend the use of the same
grade of engine oil that was used at
last change.

280Vehicle careCaution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the upper flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this
has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiperand rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle regularly.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.

316IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 238
Active bonnet ................................ 70
Active emergency braking ..........202
Adaptive cruise control .......112, 190
AdBlue ................................ 110, 171
Adjustable air vents ...................158
Airbag and belt tensioners .........107
Airbag deactivation ..............62, 107
Airbag label................................... 57
Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 160
Air conditioning system .............. 149
Air intake .................................... 159
Air vents...................................... 158
All-wheel drive ........................... 179
Antilock brake system ................ 179
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....109
Anti-theft alarm system ................33
Anti-theft locking system .............. 33
Appearance care ........................280
Armrest ................................... 52, 54
Armrest storage ........................... 73
Ashtrays ....................................... 96 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................39
Automatic dimming ......................38
Automatic light control ...............136
Automatic locking ........................26Automatic transmission .............174
Autostop ..................................... 166
Auxiliary heater ........................... 158
B Baselevel display ........................113
Battery discharge protection ......147
Battery voltage ........................... 125
Belts.............................................. 55 BlueInjection ............................... 171
Bonnet ....................................... 240
Brake and clutch fluid .................285
Brake and clutch system ...........108
Brake assist ............................... 181
Brake fluid .................................. 243
Brakes ............................... 179, 243
Breakdown.................................. 278
Bulb replacement ....................... 246
C Capacities .................................. 300
Cargo management system ........80
Catalytic converter .....................170
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............146
Centre console storage ...............73
Changing tyre and wheel size ...267
Charging system ........................ 108
Child locks ................................... 27
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 66