stop start OPEL INSIGNIA BREAK 2019 Manual user

260Vehicle care
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 3 302.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is located in the
engine compartment.
There are connecting points for jump
starting. 3 293
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 3 143.
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.

Vehicle care261Stop-start system 3 182.
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 3 293.
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.

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1. Stick the extension bolt onto thethread bolt.
2. Store the damaged wheel outside
up in the spare wheel well and
secure it by turning the wing nut
clockwise on the extension bolt.
9 Warning
Storing a jack, a wheel or other
equipment in the load
compartment could cause injury if they are not fixed properly. During
a sudden stop or a collision, looseequipment could strike someone.
Store wheel, jack and tools always
in the original storage location and secure them by fixing.
Spare wheel with directional tyre
Fit directional tyres such that they rollin the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
● Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed
or repaired as soon as possible
and fit it instead of the spare
wheel.
● Drive particularly carefully on wet
and snow-covered road
surfaces.
Jump starting
Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the vehicle battery
to naked flames or sparks.

Service and maintenance301Service and
maintenanceGeneral information ...................301
Service information ..................301
Recommended fluids, lubricants and parts .................................... 302
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 302General 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,

342Speech recognition.....................159
Speed limiter....................... 111, 204
Speedometer ............................. 101
Starting and operating ................178
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................180
Steering ...................................... 178
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 88
Steering wheel controls .......88, 145
Stop-start system........................ 182
Storage ......................................... 73
Storage compartments .................73
Sunglasses storage .....................74
Sunroof ........................................ 43
Sunvisor lights ........................... 142
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
System settings .......................... 150
T
Tachometer ............................... 103
Tail lights ................................... 266
Three-point seat belt .................... 57
Tools .......................................... 277
Tow bar....................................... 250
Towing ................................ 250, 295
Towing another vehicle .............296
Towing equipment .....................252
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 324Towing the vehicle .....................295
Traction Control system ............. 198
Traction Control system off......... 109
Traffic programme ......................154
Traffic sign assistant ...........111, 240
Trailer coupling ........................... 250
Trailer stability assist .................253
Trailer towing ............................. 251
Transmission ............................... 17
Tread depth ............................... 283
Trip odometer ............................ 102
Turn lights .......................... 105, 139
Tyre chains ................................ 284
Tyre designations ......................279
Tyre pressure ............................ 279
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 109, 280
Tyre pressures ........................... 319
Tyre repair kit ............................. 284
U
Upholstery .................................. 299
Uplevel display ........................... 112
Usage ......................................... 161
USB port ............................... 93, 154
User profiles ............................... 153
Using smartphone applications ..164
Using this manual ..........................3V
Valet mode ................................. 119
Vehicle battery ........................... 260
Vehicle checks............................ 256
Vehicle data ................................ 306
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 333
Vehicle detected ahead ..............111
Vehicle dimensions .................... 317
Vehicle Identification Number ....304
Vehicle jack ................................ 277
Vehicle messages .....................123
Vehicle personalisation .............124
Vehicle security ............................ 34
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 255
Vehicle tools ............................... 277
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 314
Ventilating ..................................... 54
Voice pass-thru application 159, 161
Voice prompts............................. 161
Voice recognition ........................159
W
Warning chimes .........................123
Warning lights ............................. 101
Warning triangle .......................... 83
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 259