power steering OPEL INSIGNIA 2018 User Guide

Driving and operating235Driving characteristics and
towing tips
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the
coupling ball, is being used to reduce snaking movements.
During trailer towing do not exceed a
speed of 80 km/h. A maximum speed
of 100 km/h is only appropriate if an
oscillation damper is used and the
permissible gross trailer weight does
not exceed the vehicle’s kerb weight.
For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers, the use of an
oscillation damper is strongly
recommended.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 301.Trailer towing
Trailer loads The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In general, they are valid for gradients
up to 12%.
The permissible trailer load applies
up to the specified incline and at sea
level. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air
becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross
train weight also decreases by 10%
for every 1000 metres of altitude. The gross train weight does not have to be
reduced when driving on roads with
slight inclines (less than 8%, e.g.
motorways).The permissible gross train weight must not be exceeded. This weight is specified on the identification plate
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Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load of 60 kg
(engines B20DTH / B20NFT: 90 kg) is
specified on the towing equipment
identification plate and in the vehicle
documents. Always aim for the
maximum load, especially in the case
of heavy trailers. The vertical coupling load should never fall below 25 kg.

Driving and operating237Stow/hide coupling ball bar
Pull the grip located left of the number
plate under the rear bumper fascia at an angle of approx. 45° to the ground.
A buzzing tone sounds as a warning
when the release handle is pulled out and the ball neck is disengaged.
With the flat of the hand, swivel the
released coupling ball bar to the right
until it engages under the floor. Make sure that the release handle is back inits hidden initial position, otherwise
the buzzing tone will not stop.
9 Warning
Towing a trailer is permitted only
when the coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bar
does not engage correctly or if the
release handle is impossible to guide to its hidden initial position in the housing or if the buzzing tone
sounds after engaging the
coupling ball bar, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Eye for break-away stopping cable
Attach break-away stopping cable to
eye.
Trailer stability assist
If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle/trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking ceases. While the system is working
keep steering wheel as still as
possible.
Trailer stability assistant is a function
of the Electronic Stability Control
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258Vehicle careNo.Circuit1–2–3ABS4–5–6Tailgate7Fog light8Memory module9Heated windscreen10Seat lumbar11DC/DC battery12Heated rear window13Heated mirror14–15–16Front wiper17Power seat, passengerNo.Circuit18Sunblind19Power seat, driver20–21Sunroof22Rear wiper/Airbag23Adaptive forward lighting24–25–26Transmission control module27Ignition/Instrument panel28–29Rear view camera/Air vent30Malfunction indicator light/
Trailer31–32Camera33Seat heat front34Seat heat rearNo.Circuit35Damping/All-wheel drive36Fuel system37–38–39–40Steering wheel lock41–42–43Heated steering wheel44Headlight range adjustment45–46Engine control module47–48DC/DC converter/Air vent/E-
Boost49Rear door control module50–51–

260Vehicle careInstrument panel fuse box
In left-hand drive vehicles, the fuse
box is behind a cover in the
instrument panel.
Disengage cover at the side and
remove.
In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse
box is located behind a cover in the
glovebox. Open the glovebox and
remove the cover.
No.Circuit1Left power window2Right power window3Body control module4Climate control fan5Body control module6Trailer provisions7Rear seat power folding8Body control module9Engine control module10Head-up display11NO x reduction/Pipe heater12NO
x reduction/Soot sensor13UREA module14Heated steering wheel15Transmission control module16Amplifier17Alarm

Vehicle care261No.Circuit18Body control module19UREA module20Body control module21Body control module22Body control module23Electric steering wheel lock24Airbag25Diagnostic connector26Power outlet load compartment27EBCM valve28Police provision29–30–31Steering wheel controls32Ignition switch33Climate control34Central gateway moduleNo.Circuit35AUX/USB connector36Wireless charger37Rear wiper38Onstar39Display40Parking assist41Overhead console42RadioVehicle tools
Tools
Vehicles with spare wheel
The jack with wheel wrench, the tools,
an extension bolt for securing a
damaged wheel and the towing eye
are placed in the tool box below the
spare wheel in the load compartment. Spare wheel 3 275.

318Headlight flash ........................... 138
Headlight range adjustment ......138
Headlights................................... 135 Headlights when driving abroad 138
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 44
Head-up display.......................... 122 Heated mirrors ............................. 38
Heated rear window ..................... 41
Heated steering wheel .................89
Heated windscreen .......................42
Heating .................................. 53, 54
High beam ......................... 111, 136
High beam assist ................111, 136
Hill start assist ........................... 182
Horn ....................................... 14, 89
I
Identification plate .....................288
Immobiliser .......................... 36, 111
Indicators .................................... 102
Inductive charging ........................95
Info display ................................. 120
Information displays.................... 113
Instrument cluster ........................97
Instrument panel fuse box .........260
Instrument panel illumination .....256
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 144
Instrument panel overview ........... 10Interactive driving system ...........184
Interior care ............................... 282
Interior lighting ............................ 144
Interior lights ...................... 144, 256
Interior mirrors .............................. 38
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 277
K
Key, memorised settings ..............22
L
Lane change alert .......................217
Lane keep assist ................109, 229
Lashing eyes ............................... 80
LED headlights ...........111, 139, 248
Lighting features .........................146
Light switch ................................ 135
Load compartment ................28, 74
Load compartment cover .............77
Loading information .....................85
Low fuel ..................................... 111
M Malfunction indicator light ..........108
Manual anti-dazzle ......................38
Manual seat adjustment ...............47
Manual transmission .................. 178
Massage ....................................... 54Memorised settings......................22
Midlevel display .......................... 113
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................144
N New vehicle running-in ..............162
Number plate light .....................256
O Object detection systems ...........207
Odometer ................................... 103
Oil, engine .......................... 285, 290
OnStar ........................................ 130
Outside temperature ....................92
Overrun cut-off ........................... 165
P Panoramic view system ..............219
Parking ................................ 19, 168
Parking assist ......................38, 207
Parking brake ............................ 180
Parking lights ............................. 143
Particulate filter ........................... 169
Pedestrian detection ...................112
Performance .............................. 294
Performing work ........................240
Power button .............................. 163
Power outlets ............................... 94
Power seat adjustment ................49
Power windows ............................ 39

319Preheating ................................. 110
Puncture ..................................... 272
Q
Quickheat ................................... 158
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 315
REACH ....................................... 311
Reading lights ............................ 145
Rear cross traffic alert ................223
Rear floor storage cover ..............79
Rear fog light .....................112, 143
Rear seats .................................... 54
Rear storage ................................. 79
Rear view camera ...................... 221
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 91
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 285, 290
Refuelling ................................... 232
Registered trademarks ...............314
Retained power off .....................164
Reversing lights .........................144
Ride control systems ..................182
Roof .............................................. 42
Roof load ...................................... 85
Roof rack ..................................... 84S
Safety belts ................................... 55
Safety net .................................... 80
Seat adjustment ............................. 6 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................106
Seat belts ..................................... 55
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................53
Seat heating, rear .....................54
Seat position ................................ 46
Selective catalytic reduction .......171
Service ............................... 160, 284
Service display .......................... 105
Service information ....................284
Side airbag system ......................61
Side blind zone assistant ............215
Sidelights .................................... 135
Side turn signal lights ................255
Software acknowledgement .......312
Software update ......................... 313
Spare wheel ............................... 275
Speed limiter....................... 112, 189
Speedometer ............................. 102
Starting and operating ................162
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................164
Steering ...................................... 162
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 88
Steering wheel controls ...............88Stop-start system........................ 166
Storage ......................................... 72
Storage compartments .................72
Sunglasses storage .....................73
Sunroof ........................................ 42
Sunvisor lights ........................... 146
Sun visors .................................... 42
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ............................... 104
Tail lights ................................... 250
Three-point seat belt .................... 56
Tools .......................................... 261
Tow bar....................................... 234
Towing ................................ 234, 278
Towing another vehicle .............279
Towing equipment .....................236
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 305
Towing the vehicle .....................278
Traction Control system ............. 182
Traction Control system off......... 110
Traffic sign assistant ...........112, 224
Trailer coupling ........................... 234
Trailer stability assist .................237
Trailer towing ............................. 235
Transmission ............................... 17
Tread depth ............................... 266
Trip odometer ............................ 103