warning VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2014.5 Owners Manual
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246Vehicle care
For safety reasons, it is
recommended that the tread depth of
the tyres on one axle should not vary
by more than 2 mm.
The legally permissible minimum
tread depth (1.6 mm) has been
reached when the tread has worn
down as far as one of the tread wear
indicators (TWI). Their position is
indicated by markings on the
sidewall.
If there is more wear at the front than
the rear, swap round front wheels and
rear wheels periodically. Ensure that
the direction of rotation of the wheels
remains the same.
Tyres age, even if they are not used.
We recommend tyre replacement
every 6 years.
Changing tyre and wheel
size If tyres of a different size than those
fitted at the factory are used, it may be necessary to reprogramme the
speedometer as well as the nominal
tyre pressure and make other vehicle
modifications.
After converting to a different tyre
size, have the label with tyre
pressures replaced.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels
may lead to accidents and will
invalidate the vehicle type
approval.
Wheel covers
Wheel covers and tyres that are
factory approved for the respective
vehicle and comply with all of the
relevant wheel and tyre combination requirements must be used.
If the wheel covers and tyres used are
not factory approved, the tyres must
not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Wheel caps
Tyres of size 245/35 R20 have a
specific wheel cap. To remove the
cap from the dismantled wheel first
disengage the arms one by one. Then
press the cap in the middle area from
behind and remove it.
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To assemble first adjust the wheel
cap in order that the positioning leg
fits into the recess.
Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
5-door Hatchback, 4-door Saloon,
Sports Tourer
Tyre chains are only permitted on
tyres of size 205/60 R 16,
215/60 R 16, 225/55 R 17,
225/45 R 18, 225/50 R 17 and
235/45 R 18.
Country Tourer
Tyre chains are only permitted on
tyres of size 235/45 R 18.
Temporary spare wheel
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit
Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
is at tyre's side wall cannot be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear, reverse gear or P.
The tyre repair kit is in a compartment
under the floor cover in the load
compartment.
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■ Do not start the vehicle when it israised on the jack.
■ Clean wheel nuts and thread with a
clean cloth before mounting the
wheel.9 Warning
Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel
nut and wheel nut cone.
1. Disengage wheel nut caps with a screwdriver and remove. Pull off
the wheel cover with the hook.
Vehicle tools 3 241.
Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel
nut caps with a screwdriver and
remove. To protect the wheel,
place a soft cloth between the
screwdriver and the alloy wheel.
2. Fold out the wheel wrench and install ensuring that it locates
securely and loosen each wheel
nut by half a turn.
The wheels might be protected by
locking wheel nuts. To loosen
these specific nuts first attach the
key adapter onto the head of the
nut before installing the wheel
wrench. The key adapter is
located in the glovebox.
3. Some versions may have covered
the vehicle jacking point. Pull out
the cover sideways.
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Vehicle care2559Warning
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.
Temporary spare wheel
Caution
The use of a spare wheel that issmaller than the other wheels or in
combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not
use for a long period of time.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in
the front and the full tyre in the rear.
Tyre chains 3 247.
Directional tyres Fit directional tyres such that they roll
in 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.
■ 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.
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Service and maintenance265
Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.
Service interval with remaining
engine oil life duration The service interval is based on
several parameters depending on
usage.
The service display lets you know
when to change the engine oil.
Service display 3 101.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids andlubricants Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.
Damage resulting from the use of
products not in line with these
specifications will not be covered by
the warranty.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for
gasoline and diesel engines. If it is unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities have to be used.
Recommendations for gasoline
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
3 269.
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.
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Child locks ................................... 27
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 65
Child restraints.............................. 63
Child restraint systems ................63
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............137
Clock............................................. 90
Colour-Info-Display .....................117
Control indicators........................ 103
Control of the vehicle .................151
Controls ........................................ 85
Convex shape .............................. 36
Coolant and antifreeze ...............265
Cruise control ....................109, 173
Cupholders .................................. 69
Curtain airbag system .................. 61
Curve lighting.............................. 128
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............128
Declaration of conformity ............309
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......223
Diesel particle filter .............107, 159
Door open .................................. 110
Doors ............................................ 28
Driver assistance systems ..........173
Driver Information Centre ...........110Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 211
Driving hints ................................ 151
Dual automatic climate control system ..................................... 143
E Electric adjustment ......................36
Electrical system......................... 235
Electric parking brake .........105, 166
Electric parking brake fault .........105
Electronic driving programmes ..162
Electronic key system ...................21
Electronic Stability Control.......... 169
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........107
Electronic Stability Control off..... 107
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......216
Engine compartment fuse box ...236
Engine coolant ........................... 219
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 101
Engine data ............................... 272
Engine exhaust .......................... 159
Engine identification ...................268
Engine oil ................... 217, 265, 269
Engine oil pressure ....................108
Entry lighting .............................. 134
Event data recorders ..................311
Exit lighting ................................ 135Exterior care .............................. 260
Exterior light ............................... 108
Exterior lighting ....................12, 125
Exterior mirrors ............................. 36
F
Fault ........................................... 163
First aid ......................................... 81
First aid kit ................................... 81
Fixed air vents ........................... 149
Fog light ..................................... 109
Fog lights ................................... 229
Folding mirrors ............................. 36
Following distance ......................106
Following distance indication ......186
Forward collision alert................. 183
Front airbag system .....................60
Front fog lights ........................... 131
Front seats.................................... 46
Front storage ................................ 70
Front turn signal light ..................225
Fuel............................................. 204
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 210
Fuel for diesel engines ..............205
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......205
Fuel for petrol engines ...............204
Fuel gauge ................................. 100
Fuel selector .............................. 101
Fuses ......................................... 235
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GGauges ......................................... 99
Gear shifting ............................... 106
General information ...................211
Glovebox ..................................... 69
H
Halogen headlights ....................225
Hand brake ......................... 165, 166
Hazard warning flashers ............131
Headlight flash ........................... 127
Headlight range adjustment ......127
Headlights................................... 125
Headlights when driving abroad 128
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 44
Heated mirrors ............................. 37
Heated rear window ..................... 41
Heated steering wheel .................86
Heating ........................................ 52
High beam ......................... 108, 126
High beam assist ................109, 126
Hill start assist ........................... 168
Horn ....................................... 13, 86
I
Identification plate .....................267
Ignition switch positions .............152
Immobiliser .......................... 35, 108
Indicators ...................................... 99Information displays.................... 110
Instrument cluster ........................94
Instrument panel fuse box .........238
Instrument panel illumination .....234
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 133
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........170
Interior care ............................... 262
Interior lighting ............................ 133
Interior lights ...................... 133, 234
Interior mirrors .............................. 38
Interruption of power supply ......163
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....68
J Jump starting ............................. 255
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane change alert .......................195
Lane departure warning .....106, 203
Lashing eyes ............................... 76
Lighting features .........................134
Light switch ................................ 125Load compartment ................28, 71
Load compartment cover .............73
Load compartment fuse box ......240
Loading information .....................83
Low fuel ..................................... 108
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........105
Manual anti-dazzle ......................38
Manual mode ............................. 161
Manual transmission .................. 164
Memorised settings ......................22
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................132
N New vehicle running-in ..............152
Number plate light .....................233
O
Object detection systems ...........189
Odometer ..................................... 99
Oil, engine .......................... 265, 269
Operate pedal ............................. 105
Outside temperature ....................89
Overrun cut-off ........................... 155
P Parking ................................ 18, 158
Parking assist ...................... 37, 189
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Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................160
Tread depth ............................... 245
Trip odometer .............................. 99
Turn and lane-change signals ...131
Turn signal ................................. 103
Tyre chains ................................ 247
Tyre designations ......................242
Tyre pressure ............................ 242
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................ 107, 243
Tyre pressures ........................... 286
Tyre repair kit ............................. 247
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...106, 189
Upholstery .................................. 262
Upshift ........................................ 106
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 117
Variable effort steering ...............106
Vehicle battery ........................... 221
Vehicle checks............................ 216
Vehicle data ................................ 269
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 311
Vehicle detected ahead ..............109
Vehicle dimensions .................... 284Vehicle Identification Number ....267
Vehicle jack ................................ 241
Vehicle messages .....................119
Vehicle personalisation .............121
Vehicle security ............................ 32
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 215
Vehicle tools ............................... 241
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 278
Ventilating ..................................... 53
Ventilation ................................... 137
W
Warning chimes .........................120
Warning lights ............................... 99
Warning triangle .......................... 81
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 221
Wheel changing .........................250
Wheel covers ............................. 246
Wheels and tyres .......................242
Windows ....................................... 38
Windscreen................................... 38
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........87
Winter tyres ............................... 242
Wiper blade replacement ..........224
X Xenon headlights .......................228