brake fluid OPEL INSIGNIA BREAK 2017.75 Manual user
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18In briefStarting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 264, 3 301.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 242.
● 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 36, 3 46,
3 56.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting the engine ● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
● Automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press Engine Start/Stop briefly.
● The engine starts after a short delay.
Starting the engine 3 164.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, an Autostop is activated.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
A restart is indicated by the needle at
the idle speed position in the
tachometer.
Stop-start system 3 166.
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Storage85Loading information
● Heavy objects in the loadcompartment should be placed
against the seat backrests. Make
sure that the backrests are
securely engaged, i.e. no longer
showing the red markings on the side near the release lever. If
objects can be stacked, heavier
objects should be placed at the
bottom.
● Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes
3 80.
● Secure loose objects in the load
compartment to prevent from
sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrestsof the rear seats must not be
angled forward.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or theinstrument panel, and do not
cover the sensor on top of the instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
Always ensure that the load in the
vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted grossvehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 288) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter the data for your vehicle in the
weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
● Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a
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108Instruments and controlsThe front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 62.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded.
On diesel engines, the cleaning
process of the diesel particle filter is
potentially not possible.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 180.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not fully applied or released. Depress the
brake pedal and attempt to reset the system by first releasing then
applying the electric parking brake. If
m remains flashing, do not drive and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Electric parking brake fault
j illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is operating
with degraded performance 3 180.
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Vehicle care239Vehicle careGeneral Information...................239
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 239
Vehicle storage ........................240
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....240
Vehicle checks ........................... 241
Performing work ......................241
Bonnet ..................................... 241
Engine oil ................................. 242
Engine coolant ......................... 243
Washer fluid ............................ 244
Brakes ..................................... 244
Brake fluid ............................... 244
Vehicle battery ......................... 245
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....246
Wiper blade replacement ........247
Bulb replacement .......................248
Halogen headlights ..................248
LED headlights ........................ 250
Fog lights ................................. 250
Tail lights ................................. 251
Side turn signal lights ..............256
Number plate light ...................256
Interior lights ............................ 256
Instrument panel illumination ...256Electrical system ........................257
Fuses ....................................... 257
Engine compartment fuse box . 258
Instrument panel fuse box .......260
Vehicle tools .............................. 262
Tools ........................................ 262
Wheels and tyres .......................263
Winter tyres ............................. 263
Tyre designations ....................263
Tyre pressure .......................... 264
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 265
Tread depth ............................. 267
Changing tyre and wheel size . 267
Wheel covers ........................... 268
Tyre chains .............................. 268
Tyre repair kit .......................... 268
Wheel changing .......................273
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.
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240Vehicle careCaution
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.
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244Vehicle careDepending on the engine, the
position of the coolant container may be different.9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Washer fluid 3 285.
Brakes
In the event of minimum thickness of
the brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
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Vehicle care245
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 285.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
Battery discharge protection 3 147.
Disconnecting the battery
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.
Replacing the vehicle battery
Note
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this section may lead to
temporary deactivation of the stop-
start system.
When the vehicle battery is being
replaced, please ensure that there
are no open ventilation holes in the
vicinity of the positive terminal. If a
ventilation hole is open in this area, it
must be closed off with a dummy cap, and the ventilation in the vicinity of the
negative terminal must be opened.
In vehicles with an AGM (Absorptive
Glass Mat) battery, ensure the battery
is replaced with another AGM battery.
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286Service and maintenanceDexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for
petrol and diesel engines. If it is
unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities must be used.
Recommendations for petrol engines
are also valid for Compressed Natural
Gas (CNG), Liquified Petroleum Gas
(LPG) and Ethanol (E85) fuelled
engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 290.
Topping up engine oil
Engine oils of different manufacturers and brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only
ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is
prohibited, since it can cause long-
term engine damage under certain
operating conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 290.Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information on the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature
viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 290.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use only organic acid type-long life
coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for
the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. Incold regions with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant
provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C. This concentration
should be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional
coolant additives will be rejected.
Washer fluid Use only washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of
wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should therefore be replaced at the specified interval.
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316IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 239
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 ..................38
Automatic dimming ......................37
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 ....................................... 241
Brake and clutch fluid .................285
Brake and clutch system ...........108
Brake assist ............................... 181
Brake fluid .................................. 244
Brakes ............................... 179, 244
Breakdown.................................. 278
Bulb replacement ....................... 248
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
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317Child restraints.............................. 63
Child restraint systems ................63
Climate control ............................. 16
Clock............................................. 92
Collision damage repair ..............310
Control indicators........................ 106
Control of the vehicle .................162
Controls ........................................ 88
Convex shape .............................. 36
Coolant and antifreeze ...............285
Cruise control ....................112, 187
Cupholders .................................. 72
Curtain airbag system .................. 61
Curve lighting.............................. 139
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............139
Declaration of conformity ............308
DEF ............................................ 171
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................171
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......246
Diesel particle filter ....................169
Door open .................................. 112
Doors ............................................ 27
Driver assistance systems ..........187
Driver Information Centre ...........113
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 235
Driving hints ................................ 162E
Electric adjustment ......................36
Electrical system......................... 257
Electric parking brake .........108, 180
Electric parking brake fault .........108
Electronic climate control system 152
Electronic key system ...................20
Electronic Stability Control.......... 183
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........109
Electronic Stability Control off..... 109
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......240
Engine compartment fuse box ...258
Engine coolant ........................... 243
Engine coolant temperature ......110
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 105
Engine data ............................... 293
Engine exhaust .......................... 169
Engine identification ...................289
Engine oil ................... 242, 285, 290
Engine oil pressure ....................110
Entry lighting .............................. 146
Event data recorders ..................313
Exit lighting ................................ 146
Exterior care .............................. 280
Exterior light ............................... 111
Exterior lighting ....................13, 135
Exterior mirrors ............................. 36F
First aid kit ................................... 83
Fixed air vents ........................... 159
Fog light ..................................... 111
Fog lights ................................... 250
Folding mirrors ............................. 36
Following distance ......................109
Following distance indication ......201
Forward collision alert................. 198
Front airbag system .....................60
Front fog lights ........................... 143
Front pedestrian protection ........205
Front seats.................................... 46
Front storage ................................ 73
Fuel............................................. 230
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 234
Fuel for diesel engines ..............231
Fuel for petrol engines ...............230
Fuel gauge ................................. 104
Funnel......................................... 232
Fuses ......................................... 257
G Gauges ....................................... 102
Gear shifting ............................... 109
General information ...................235
Glovebox ..................................... 72