stop start OPEL INSIGNIA BREAK 2020 Manual user

122Instruments and controlsVehicle messagesMessages are indicated in the Driver
Information Centre, in some cases
together with a warning chime.
Press Å to confirm a message.
Vehicle and service messages The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
Messages in the Info Display
Some important messages may
appear additionally in the Info
Display. Some messages only pop-
up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes If several warnings appear at the
same time, only one warning chime will sound.
When starting the engine or whilst driving
The warning chime regarding not
fastened seat belts has priority over
any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If adaptive cruise control deactivates automatically.
● If approaching a vehicle ahead too closely.● If approaching a pedestrianahead too closely.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.
● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
● If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.
● If the exhaust filter has reached the maximum filling level.
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
● If the trailer hitch is not engaged.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
● If any condition for an Autostop is
not fulfilled.

Climate control141Air distribution ",x and y
Press:":to windscreen and front door
windowsx:to head area and rear seats via
adjustable air ventsy:to front and rear foot well and
windscreen
Combinations are possible.
Air conditioning A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. Cooling is only functional
when the engine is running and
climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
Activated cooling may inhibit
Autostops.
Stop-start system 3 157.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows á● Press á: fan automatically
switches to higher speed, the air
distribution is directed towards
the windscreen.
● Set temperature controller TEMP to warmest level.
● Switch on air conditioning A/C if
required.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
● Switch on heated windscreen , if available.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
● For maximum demisting and defrosting set fan speed to
highest level.
Note
If á is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited until á is pressed again.
If á is pressed while the engine is in
an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 157.

146Climate controlTemperature preselection
Set the preselected temperatures
separately for driver and front
passenger to the desired value using
the left and right rotary knob. The knob on the passenger side changes
the temperature for the passenger
side. The knob on the driver's side
changes the temperature for the
driver's side or for both sides
depending on activation of
synchronisation SYNC.
Recommended temperature is 22 °C .
Temperature is indicated in displays
beside the rotary knobs and as pop-
up in the Info Display.
If the minimum temperature Lo is set,
the climate control system runs at
maximum cooling, if cooling A/C is
switched on.
If the maximum temperature Hi is set,
the climate control system runs at maximum heating.
Note
If A/C is switched on, reducing the
set cabin temperature can cause the engine to restart from an Autostop or
inhibit an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 157.
Dual zone temperature
synchronisation SYNC
Press Climate to enter the menu.
Touch SYNC to link passenger side temperature setting to the driver side.
When passenger side settings will be adjusted, synchronisation is
deactivated and the LED
extinguishes.Air conditioning A/C
Press Climate to enter the menu and
select the touch button A/C to switch
air conditioning on or off.
Cooling is only functional when the
engine is running and climate control
fan is switched on.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) when outside
temperature is above a specific level. Therefore condensation may form
and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.

148Climate control● Switch on heatedwindscreen , if available.
● To return to previous mode press
à again, to return to automatic
mode press AUTO.
Note
If à is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited until à is pressed again.
If à is pressed while the engine is in
an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 157.Deactivation or activation of
Electronic climate control system
ON/OFF
Cooling, fan and automatic mode can
be switched off by pressing ON/OFF.
When the system is deactivated, the
LED in the button ON/OFF is not
illuminated.
Activation by pressing ON/OFF again
or AUTO . The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Version with heated
windscreen ,
If the vehicle is equipped with heated
windscreen, button ON/OFF is
replaced by button ,.
Climate control system will then
switched off by button â. Switch on
by pressing (.

Driving and operating151Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 152
Control of the vehicle ...............152
Steering ................................... 152
Starting and operating ...............152
New vehicle running-in ............152
Ignition switch positions ...........152
Power button ........................... 153
Retained power off ..................155
Starting the engine ..................155
Overrun cut-off ........................ 157
Stop-start system ....................157
Parking .................................... 159
Engine exhaust .......................... 160
Exhaust filter ............................ 160
Catalytic converter ...................162
AdBlue ..................................... 162
Automatic transmission ..............165
Transmission display ...............165
Gear selection ......................... 165
Manual mode ........................... 166
Electronic driving programmes 167
Fault ........................................ 168
Interruption of power supply ....168Manual transmission ..................169
Drive systems ............................ 170
All-wheel drive ......................... 170
Brakes ........................................ 170
Antilock brake system .............170
Parking brake .......................... 171
Brake assist ............................. 173
Hill start assist ......................... 173
Ride control systems .................174
Traction Control system ..........174
Electronic Stability Control ......175
Interactive driving system ........176
Driver assistance systems .........178
Cruise control .......................... 178
Speed limiter ........................... 180
Adaptive cruise control ............181
Forward collision alert .............190
Following distance indication ...193
Active emergency braking .......194
Front pedestrian protection .....197
Parking assist .......................... 199
Side blind spot alert .................206
Lane change alert ....................207
Panoramic view system ...........209
Rear view camera ...................211
Rear cross traffic alert .............213
Traffic sign assistant ................214
Lane keep assist .....................218Fuel............................................ 221
Fuel for petrol engines .............221
Fuel for diesel engines ............222
Refuelling ................................ 223
Trailer hitch ................................ 225
General information .................225
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 225
Trailer towing ........................... 225
Towing equipment ...................226
Trailer stability assist ...............228

152Driving and operatingDriving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this situation ( e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others.
All systems function during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 157.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.
Use only floor mats, which fit properly
and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver side.Steering
If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period, fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher.
Additionally, the cleaning process of
the exhaust filter may take place more
often.
Exhaust filter 3 160.
Ignition switch positions
Turn key:

Driving and operating1530:ignition off: Some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, provided the ignition was
on previously1:accessory power mode: Steering wheel lock released, some
electrical functions are operable,
ignition is off2:ignition on power mode: Ignition
is on, diesel engine is preheating.
Control indicators illuminate and
most electrical functions are
operable. To turn the key from
position 2 to 1 or 0, first push the
key all the way in towards the steering column.3:engine start: Release key after
starting procedure begins
Steering wheel lock
Remove key from ignition switch and
turn steering wheel until it engages.
9 Danger
Never remove the key from
ignition switch during driving as
this will cause steering wheel lock.
Power button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle.
Accessory power mode
Press Engine Start/Stop once without
operating clutch or brake pedal. The yellow LED in the button illuminates.
Steering wheel lock is released and
some electrical functions are
operable, ignition is off.Ignition on power mode
Press and hold Engine Start/Stop for
six seconds without operating clutch
or brake pedal. The green LED in the button illuminates, diesel engine is

154Driving and operatingpreheating. Control indicators
illuminate and most electrical
functions are operable.Engine start
Press Engine Start/Stop briefly while:
● manual transmission: operating clutch pedal,
● automatic transmission: operating brake pedal with
selector lever in P or N.
Starting the engine 3 155.Ignition off
Press Engine Start/Stop briefly when
Autostop is activated or when engine is running and vehicle is stationary.
Automatic transmission: apply the
parking brake and engage P.
Press Engine Start/Stop briefly
without operating clutch or brake pedal when in ignition on power
mode.
Some functions remain active until
driver's door is opened, provided the
ignition was on previously.Emergency engine shut off during
driving
Press Engine Start/Stop for more
than 2 seconds or press twice briefly
within 5 seconds 3 155.
Steering wheel lock The steering wheel lock activates
automatically when:
● The vehicle is stationary.
● The ignition has been switched off.
● The driver's door is opened.
To release steering wheel lock, open
and close driver's door and switch on accessory mode or start the engine
directly.9 Warning
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the vehicle must not be towed,
tow-started or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.
Operation on vehicles with
electronic key system in case of
failure
If either the electronic key fails or the
battery of the electronic key is weak,
the Driver Information Centre may
display No Remote Detected or
Replace Battery in Remote Key when
you try to start the vehicle.
Open the cover of the centre console
in front of the selector lever. Place the
electronic key across with buttons
upside in the transmitter pocket
beside the power outlet, as shown in
the illustration.

Driving and operating155Other objects, e.g. other keys,
transponder, tags, coins etc. must be
removed from the pocket.
Depress the clutch pedal (manual
transmission), the brake pedal and
press Engine Start/Stop . Release the
button after starting procedure
begins.
To switch off the engine, press
Engine Start/Stop again. Remove the
electronic key from the transmitter
pocket.
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Replace the
electronic key battery as soon as
possible 3 23.
For unlocking or locking the doors,
see fault in radio remote control unit
or electronic key system 3 26.
Retained power off The following electronic systems can
work until the driver's door is opened
or for 10 minutes after the ignition is
switched off:● power windows
● sunroof
● power outlets
Starting the engine
Vehicles with ignition switch
Turn key to position 1 to release the
steering wheel lock.
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.
Diesel engines: turn the key to
position 2 for preheating and wait until
control indicator ! extinguishes.
Turn key briefly to position 3 and
release: an automatic procedure operates the starter with a short delay
until the engine is running, see
Automatic Starter Control.
Manual transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by depressing the clutch pedal
3 157.
Automatic transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by releasing the brake pedal 3 157.
Vehicles with power button

156Driving and operatingManual 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: an
automatic procedure operates the
starter with a short delay until the engine is running, see automatic
starter control.
To switch off the engine when vehicle is stationary, press
Engine Start/Stop briefly. Automatic
transmission: apply the parking brake
and engage P.
To start the engine during an
Autostop:
Manual transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by depressing the clutch pedal
3 157.
Automatic transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by releasing the brake pedal 3 157.Emergency engine shut off during
driving
If the engine needs to be switched offduring driving in case of emergency,
press Engine Start/Stop for more than
2 seconds or press twice briefly within
5 seconds.9 Danger
Switching off the engine during
driving may cause loss of power
support for brake and steering
systems. Assistance systems and
airbag systems are disabled.
Lighting and brake lights will
extinguish. Therefore power down the engine and ignition while
driving only when required in case of emergency.
Starting the vehicle at low
temperatures
Starting the engine without additional
heaters is possible down to -25 °С for diesel engines and -30 °C for petrol
engines. Required is an engine oil
with the correct viscosity, the correct fuel, performed services and a
sufficiently charged vehicle battery.
With temperatures below -30 °C the
automatic transmission requires a
warming phase of approx. 5 minutes.
The selector lever must be in position P .
Automatic starter control This function controls the engine
starting procedure. The driver does
not need to hold Engine Start/Stop
pressed. Once applied, the system
will go on starting automatically until
the engine is running. Because of the checking procedure, the engine startsrunning after a short delay.