trailer OPEL INSIGNIA BREAK 2019.5 Manual user

232Driving and operatingThe permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 286.
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 (Grand Sport with all engines except B20DTH /
B20NFT / D20DTR)
● 75 kg (Sports Tourer, Country Tourer with all engines except
B20DTH / B20NFT / D20DTR)
● 90 kg (All bodystyles with engines B20DTH / B20NFT /
D20DTR)
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.Rear axle load
When the trailer is coupled and the
towing vehicle fully loaded, the
permissible rear axle load (see
identification plate or vehicle
documents) may be exceeded by
70 kg (engines B20DTH: 80 kg), the
gross vehicle weight rating must not
be exceeded. If the permissible rear
axle load is exceeded, a maximum
speed of 100 km/h applies.
Towing equipmentCaution
The folding coupling ball bar
cannot be removed from the
vehicle. When driving without a
trailer, fold in the coupling ball bar.
9 Warning
Make sure that no one is in the
pivot zone of the coupling ball bar. Risk of body injury.
When releasing the stowed
coupling ball bar, make sure to
stand left of the grip.
Release stowed coupling ball bar
Pull the grip located left to the number
plate under the rear bumper fascia at an angle of approx. 45° to the ground.

Driving and operating233
A buzzing tone sounds as a warning
when the release handle is pulled out and the ball neck is disengaged.
Take the released coupling ball bar
and raise it up until it engages.
Ensure the coupling ball bar is
correctly engaged and the released
handle is guided back to its hidden
initial position, otherwise the buzzing
tone will not stop.
Stow / 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

234Driving and operatingrelease handle is impossible toguide 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
3 179.

256Vehicle careNo.Circuit1–2–3ABS4–5–6Tailgate7Rear fog light / Front fog lights8Memory 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–

258Vehicle 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 sensor13AdBlue module14Heated steering wheel15Transmission control module16Amplifier17Alarm

Service and maintenance283Service and
maintenanceGeneral information ...................283
Service information ..................283
Recommended fluids, lubricants and parts .................................... 284
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 284General 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 3 104.
European service intervals Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 30,000 km or after one year, whichever occurs first.
Additional engine oil and filter change
is indicated by the engine oil life
system, when required earlier than
maintenance.
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 3 104.
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,

320Traffic sign assistant...........111, 220
Trailer coupling ........................... 231
Trailer stability assist .................234
Trailer towing ............................. 231
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................169
Tread depth ............................... 264
Trip odometer ............................ 102
Turn lights .......................... 105, 140
Tyre chains ................................ 266
Tyre designations ......................261
Tyre pressure ............................ 261
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 109, 262
Tyre pressures ........................... 298
Tyre repair kit ............................. 266
U
Upholstery .................................. 281
Uplevel display ........................... 112
USB port ....................................... 93
Using this manual ..........................3
V
Valet mode ................................. 118
Vehicle battery ........................... 241
Vehicle checks............................ 237
Vehicle data ................................ 288
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 312
Vehicle detected ahead ..............111Vehicle dimensions .................... 296
Vehicle identification number ....286
Vehicle jack ................................ 259
Vehicle messages .....................123
Vehicle personalisation .............124
Vehicle security ............................ 34
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 236
Vehicle tools ............................... 259
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Ventilating ..................................... 54
W
Warning chimes .........................123
Warning lights ............................. 101
Warning triangle .......................... 83
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 240
Wheel changing .........................271
Wheel covers ............................. 265
Wheels and tyres .......................260
Windows ....................................... 40
Windscreen................................... 40
Windscreen wiper and washer ....89
Winter tyres ............................... 260
Wiper blade replacement ..........243