stop start OPEL INSIGNIA BREAK 2018.5 Manual user

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 3 286.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is located in the
engine compartment.
There are connecting points for jump
starting. 3 278
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 3 148.
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 or
disturbance 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.
Ensure that the battery is always replaced by the same type of battery.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle battery replaced by a
workshop.

246Vehicle careStop-start system 3 167.
Charging the vehicle battery9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed
14.6 volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the vehicle
battery might be damaged.
Jump starting 3 278.
Warning label
Meaning of symbols: ● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
● See the Owner's Manual for further information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Diesel fuel system bleeding If the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of 40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than five seconds. If the
engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.Wiper blade replacement
Windscreen
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position. Lift retaining clip to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.

Service and maintenance285Service and
maintenanceGeneral information ...................285
Service information ..................285
Recommended fluids, lubricants and parts .................................... 286
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 286General information
Service information In order to ensure economical and
safe vehicle operation and to
maintain the value of your vehicle, it
is of vital importance that all
maintenance work is carried out at the proper intervals as specified.
The detailed, up-to-date service
schedule for your vehicle is available
at the workshop.
Service display 3 106.
European service intervals Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 30,000 km or after
1 year , whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated in the service display.
A shorter service interval can be valid for severe driving behaviour, e.g. for
taxis and police vehicles.
The European service intervals are
valid for the following countries:Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-
Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Greenland, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta,
Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,
San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Service display 3 106.
International service intervals
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 15,000 km or after
1 year , whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated in the service
display.
Severe operating conditions exist if
one or more of the following
circumstances occur frequently: Cold starting, stop and go operation, trailer
operation, mountain driving, driving
on poor and sandy road surfaces,
increased air pollution, presence of
airborne sand and high dust content,

325Power seat adjustment ................50
Power windows ............................ 40
Preheating ................................. 111
Puncture ..................................... 274
Q
Quickheat ................................... 159
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 320
Radio remote control ...................21
REACH ....................................... 314
Reading lights ............................ 146
Rear cross traffic alert ................223
Rear floor storage cover ..............80
Rear fog light .....................113, 144
Rear seats .................................... 55
Rear storage ................................. 80
Rear view camera ...................... 221
Rear window wiper and washer ..92
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 286, 291
Refuelling ................................... 233
Registered trademarks ...............316
Retained power off .....................165
Reversing lights .........................145
Ride control systems ..................184
Roof .............................................. 43
Roof load ...................................... 86
Roof rack ..................................... 85S
Safety belts ................................... 56
Safety net .................................... 81
Seat adjustment ............................. 6 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................107
Seat belts ..................................... 56
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................54
Seat heating, rear .....................55
Seat position ................................ 47
Selective catalytic reduction .......172
Service ............................... 161, 285
Service display .......................... 106
Service information ....................285
Side airbag system ......................62
Side blind spot alert ....................215
Sidelights .................................... 136
Side turn lights ........................... 256
Software acknowledgement .......314
Software update ......................... 316
Spare wheel ............................... 276
Speed limiter....................... 113, 190
Speedometer ............................. 103
Starting and operating ................163
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................165
Steering ...................................... 163
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 89
Steering wheel controls ...............89Stop-start system........................ 167
Storage ......................................... 73
Storage compartments .................73
Sunglasses storage .....................74
Sunroof ........................................ 43
Sunvisor lights ........................... 147
Sun visors .................................... 42
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 105
Tail lights ................................... 251
Three-point seat belt .................... 57
Tools .......................................... 262
Tow bar....................................... 235
Towing ................................ 235, 279
Towing another vehicle .............280
Towing equipment .....................236
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 308
Towing the vehicle .....................279
Traction Control system ............. 184
Traction Control system off......... 111
Traffic sign assistant ...........113, 224
Trailer coupling ........................... 235
Trailer stability assist .................238
Trailer towing ............................. 235
Transmission ............................... 17
Tread depth ............................... 268
Trip odometer ............................ 104