VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2014 Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: VAUXHALL, Model Year: 2014, Model line: INSIGNIA, Model: VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2014Pages: 321, PDF Size: 8.83 MB
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Lighting129Interior lighting
Instrument panel
illumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted when the exterior lights
are on:
â– Instrument panel illumination
â– Info-Display
â– Dome light
â– Illuminated switches and operation elements
Turn thumb wheel A and hold until
the desired brightness is obtained.
On vehicles with light sensor, the
brightness can only be adjusted when
the exterior lights are on and the light sensor detects night conditions.
Interior lights
During entry and exit of the vehicle,
the front and rear courtesy lights
automatically switch on and then off
after a delay.
Notice
In the event of an accident with airbag deployment the courtesy
lights are turned on automatically.
Front courtesy lightOperate rocker switch:w=automatic switching on
and off.press u=on.press v=off.
Rear courtesy lights
Illuminate in conjunction with the front courtesy light depending on rocker
switch position.
Reading lights
Operated with s and t buttons in
front and rear courtesy lights.
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130Lighting
On vehicles with panoramaroof rear
interior lights are located near the rear
handles.
Switch on reading lights by pressing
< on the cover.
Sunvisor lights
Illuminates when the cover is opened.Lighting features
Centre console lighting Spotlight incorporated in the interior
lighting comes on when headlights are switched on.
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting
Headlights, tail lights, number plate
lights, instrument panel light, interior
lights and puddle lights are switched
on for a short time by unlocking the
vehicle with the radio remote control.
This function works only in the dark
and facilitates locating the vehicle.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition is switched on.
Starting off 3 16.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the Vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 113.
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Vehicle personalisation 3 117.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 22.
The following lights will additionally switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
â– All switches
â– Driver Information Centre
â– Door pocket lights
Exit lighting The following lights switch on if the
key is removed from the ignition
switch:
â– Interior lights
â– Instrument panel light
â– Puddle lights
They will switch off automatically after
a delay. This function works only in
the dark. Theatre lighting is activated
if the driver's door is opened during
this time.
Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.
Switching on 1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.
4. Pull turn signal lever.
5. Close driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed the
lights switch off after two minutes.
Exit lighting is switched off
immediately if the turn signal lever is pulled while the driver's door is open.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the Vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 113.
Vehicle personalisation 3 117.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 22.
Battery discharge
protection
Vehicle battery state of charge
function
The function guarantees longest
vehicle battery life via a generator
with controllable power output and
optimised power distribution.
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when driving, the following
systems are reduced automatically in two stages and finally switched off:
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132Lighting
â– Auxiliary heater
â– Heated rear window and mirrors
â– Heated seats
â– Fan
In the second stage a message which
confirms the activation of the vehicle
battery discharge protection will be
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Switching off electric lights
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched
off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.
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Climate control133Climate controlClimate control systems ............. 133
Air vents ..................................... 144
Maintenance .............................. 145Climate control systems
Air conditioning system
Controller and buttons for the
following functions:
â– Temperature TEMP
â– Air distribution l M K
â– Fan speed Z
â– Cooling A/C
â– Air recirculation 4
â– Demisting and defrosting V
Heated rear window Ü 3 41.
Heated seats ß 3 52.
Ventilated seats
A 3 53.
Heated steering wheel * 3 82.
Temperature TEMP
Turn controller:
red=warmblue=cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
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134Climate control
Air distribution l M K
Press button:
l=to windscreen and front door
windowsM=to head area via adjustable air
ventsK=to foot well
Combinations are possible.
Setting is indicated by the LED in the
button.
Fan speed Z
Adjust the air flow by turning the
controller Z to the desired speed. J
means fan off.
Cooling A/C
Press button 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 button A/C again to switch off
cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) cabin air as
required. Therefore condensation
may form and is drained under the
vehicle.
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Climate control135
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons. Activated cooling
might inhibit Autostops.
Stop-start system 3 152.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows V
â–
Press button V: fan automatically
switches to higher speed, the air distribution is directed towards the
windscreen.
â– Set temperature controller TEMP to
warmest level.
■Switch on heated rear window Ü.
â– Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards the door
windows.
Notice
If the V button is pressed while the
engine is running, an Autostop will
be inhibited until the V button is
pressed again.
If the V button is pressed while the
engine is in an Autostop, the engine
will restart automatically.
Stop-start system 3 152.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
â– Switch on cooling A/C.
â– Press button M for air distribution.
â– Set temperature controller TEMP to
coldest level.
â– Set fan speed controller Z to
highest level.
â– Open all vents.Air recirculation system 4
Press button 4 to activate air
recirculation mode. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
Select air recirculation to assist in
cooling the interior or in blocking
outside odors or exhaust. When
recirculation is selected, a partial
ventilation to refresh the interior air
will occur every 10 minutes.
Press button 4 again to deactivate
recirculation mode.
In warm and very humid ambient air
conditions, the windscreen might mist
up from outside, when cold air is
directed to it. If windscreen mists up
from outside, activate windscreen
wiper and deactivate l.
Air distribution to l: Air recirculation
is deactivated.
Automatic climate control
system
In Automatic mode temperature, fan
speed and air distribution are
regulated automatically.
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136Climate control
Controller and buttons for the
following functions:
â– Temperature TEMP
â– Air distribution l M K
â– Fan speed Z
â– Automatic mode AUTO
â– Cooling A/C
â– Air recirculation 4
â– Demisting and defrosting V
â– System ON/OFF X
Heated rear window Ü 3 41.
Heated front seats ß 3 52.
Ventilated front seats A 3 53.
Heated steering wheel * 3 82.
Indication
Settings of temperature and fan
speed are indicated in the climate
display.
Each change of settings is shown in
the Info-Display for a few seconds.
The electronic climate control system
is only fully operational when the
engine is running.
Climate control system settings are
saved in the key used to lock the vehicle.
Automatic mode AUTO
Basic setting for maximum comfort:
â– Press AUTO, the air distribution
and fan speed are regulated
automatically. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
â– Press A/C to switch on optimal
cooling and demisting. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button.
â– Set temperature by turning controller TEMP. Suggested
comfort setting is 22 °C.
â– Open all air vents to allow optimised air distribution in
automatic mode.
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Setting of fan speed regulation in
automatic mode can be changed in
the vehicle personalisation menu in
the Colour-Info-Display.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 113.
Vehicle personalisation 3 117.
Temperature preselection
TEMP
Set temperature by turning controller
TEMP to the desired value.
Selected temperature is indicated in
the climate 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.
Notice
If AC is switched on, reducing the set
cabin temperature can cause the
engine to restart from an Autostop or inhibit an Autostop.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows Vâ–
Press button V. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
â– Temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed.
■Switch on heated rear window Ü.
â– To return to previous mode: press button V. To return to automatic
mode: press button AUTO.
Setting of automatic rear window
heating can be changed in the vehicle
personalisation menu in the Colour-
Info-Display.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 113.
Vehicle personalisation 3 117.
Notice
If the V button is pressed while the
engine is running, an Autostop will
be inhibited until the V button is
pressed again.
If the V button is pressed while the
engine is in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
Stop-start system 3 152.
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138Climate control
Manual settingsClimate control system settings can
be manually adapted by using the air
distribution buttons and the fan speed controller as follows. Manual
changing of settings will deactivate
the automatic mode.
Fan speed Z
Turn controller Z. The selected fan
speed is indicated by the number of segments in the climate display.
If the fan is switched off, the air
conditioning is also deactivated.
To return to automatic mode: Press AUTO button.
Air distribution l, M , K
Press appropriate button for desired
adjustment. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button.
l=to windscreen and front door
windows.M=to head area via adjustable air
vents.K=to foot well.
Combinations are possible.
Return to automatic air distribution:
press button AUTO.
Cooling A/C
Press button 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 button A/C again to switch off
cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) cabin air as
required. Therefore condensation
may form and is drained under the
vehicle.