trailer VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2014 User Guide

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Trajectory lane of the vehicle is
shown in accordance with the
steering angle.
The function can be deactivated 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.
Warning symbols
Warning symbols are indicated as
triangles 9 on the picture which show
obstacles detected by the rear
sensors of the advanced parking
assist.
Additionally 9 appears on the top line
of the Info-Display with the warning to
check the vehicle surrounding.
Deactivation The camera is deactivated when a
certain forward speed is exceeded or
if reverse gear is not engaged for
approx. 10 seconds.
Activation or deactivation of the rear
view camera can be set 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.
Fault
Fault messages are displayed with a
9 on the top line of the Info-Display.The rear view camera may not
operate properly when:
■ the surrounding is dark,
■ the sun or the beam of headlights is
shining directly into the camera
lens,
■ ice, snow, mud, or anything else covers the camera lens. Clean the
lens, rinse it with water, and wipe it
with a soft cloth,
■ the tailgate is not closed correctly,
■ the vehicle is towing a trailer,
■ the vehicle had a rear end accident,
■ there are extreme temperature changes.
Rear cross traffic alert Additional to the rear view camera
3 193 , rear cross traffic alert warns of
cross traffic from left or right side
when driving rearwards. When cross
traffic is recognized and the rear view
camera is activated, a warning
triangle with a direction arrow
appears on the Colour-Info-Display,
showing the direction of the traffic.

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Furthermore three beeps will sound
from the speaker on the respective
side.
The radar distance sensors are
located sideways in the rear bumper.
9 Warning
The rear cross traffic alert does not
replace driver vision. Note that
objects that are outside sensors,
e.g. below the bumper or
underneath the vehicle, are not
displayed.
Pedestrians, children or animals
are not detected.
Do not reverse the vehicle by only
looking at the Info-Display and
check the surrounding behind and
around the vehicle before
reversing.
Activation
Rear cross traffic alert is
automatically activated together with
the rear view camera when reverse gear is engaged.
Detection zones
The system sensors cover a zone of
approx. 20 metres to the left or right
side behind the vehicle.
Deactivation
Rear cross traffic alert is deactivated
together with the rear view camera
when a certain forward speed is
exceeded or if reverse gear is not
engaged for approx. 10 seconds.
Activation or deactivation of the rear
cross traffic alert can be set 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.
Fault The system may not operate properly
when:
■ ice, snow, mud, or anything else covers the sensors.
■ the vehicle is towing a trailer,

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■the vehicle had a rear end accident,
■ there are extreme temperature changes.
Traffic sign assistant Functionality
The traffic sign assistant system
detects designated traffic signs via a
front camera and displays them in the
Driver Information Centre.
Traffic signs, which will be detected,
are:
Limit- and no passing signs ■ speed limit
■ no passing
■ end of speed limit
■ end of no passingRoad signs
beginning and end of:
■ motorways
■ A-roads
■ play streetsAdd on signs ■ additional hints to traffic signs
■ restriction of trailer towing
■ wet warning
■ ice warning
■ direction arrows
Speed limit signs are displayed in the
Driver Information Centre until the
next speed limit sign or end of speed
limit is detected or up to a defined sign timeout.
Combinations of more signs in the
display are possible.
An exclamation mark in a frame
indicates that there are additional
signs detected which cannot be
recognised by the system.
The system is active up to a speed of
125 mph depending on the lighting
conditions. At night the system is
active up to a speed of 100 mph.
As soon as the speed becomes
slower than 34 mph the display will be reset and the content of the traffic sign
page will be cleared, e. g. when
entering a city zone. The next
recognized speed indication will be
displayed.
Display indication Traffic signs are displayed on the
Traffic sign detection page in the
Driver Information Centre.

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General informationThe official fuel consumption and
specific CO 2 emission figures quoted
relate to the EU base model with
standard equipment.
Fuel consumption data and CO 2
emission data are determined
according to regulation R (EC) No.
715/2007 (in the version respectively
applicable), taking into consideration
the vehicle weight in running order, as
specified by the regulation.
The figures are provided only for the
purpose of comparison between different vehicle variants and mustnot be taken as a guarantee for the
actual fuel consumption of a
particular vehicle. Additional
equipment may result in slightly
higher results than the stated
consumption and CO 2 figures.
Furthermore, fuel consumption is
dependent on personal driving style as well as road and traffic conditions.Trailer hitch
General information The factory-fitted towing equipment is
folded up under the rear bumper
fascia.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment. Only use
towing equipment that has been
approved for your vehicle.
To avoid vehicle damage, the power
tailgate cannot be operated with the
radio remote control when a trailer is
electrically connected.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye. If this is the case use the coupling ball
bar for towing.Driving characteristics and
towing tips Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to reduce snaking movements.
For trailers with low driving stability
and trailers with a permitted gross
vehicle weight of more than 1400 kg
(Front-wheel drive)/1600 kg (All-
wheel drive) the use of a stabiliser is
strongly recommended when driving
above 50 mph.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 288.

Driving and operating209Trailer towingTrailer loads
The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is
the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12 %.
The permitted trailer load applies up
to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sea
level. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air
becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross
train weight also decreases by 10 %
for every 1000 metres of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than
8 %, e.g. motorways).The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is specified on the identification plate3 263.
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 (85 kg) 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
90 kg for the 5-door Hatchback/4-
door Saloon and 85 kg for the Sports
Tourer/Country Tourer, the gross
vehicle weight rating may be
exceeded by 65 kg for the 5-door
Hatchback/4-door Saloon and 60 kg
for the Sports Tourer/Country Tourer.
If the permissible rear axle load is
exceeded, a maximum speed of
60 mph 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.

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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
release handle is impossible to guide 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 system is working keep
steering wheel as still as possible.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) is a
function of the Electronic Stability
Control 3 166.

Vehicle care237Load compartment fuse
box
The fuse box is on the left side of the
load compartment behind a cover.
Remove the cover.
No.Circuit1Central locking system, Power
tailgate2Trailer module3–4–5Trailer socket6Steering wheel heating7–8Trailer socket9Sunroof10Central locking system, tailgate11–12–13–14–15Power tailgate lock16Air conditioning system

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No.Circuit17–18–19Side obstacle detector20Side obstacle detector, venti‐
lated front seats21Active damping system, High
beam assist, Cruise control,
Traffic sign assistant, Lane
departure warning, trailer
module22Anti-theft alarm system23All-wheel drive, anti-theft alarm
system24–25–26–27–28–No.Circuit29Trailer module, transportation
fuse30Side obstacle detector31–32–33–34Sunroof35–36–37–Vehicle tools
Tools
Vehicles with tyre repair kit
The tools and the towing eye are
located together with the tyre repair
kit in a tool box below the floor cover
in the load compartment.

268Technical dataEngine dataSales designation1.41.4 LPG1.61.82.0VXREngine identifier codeB14NETB14NETA16XHTA18XERA20NHTA28NERPiston displacement [cm3
]136413641598179619982792Engine power [kW]103103125103184239at rpm4900-60004900-60004250630053005250Torque [Nm]200200260175400435at rpm1850-49001850-49001650 - 320038003000-40005250Fuel typePetrolPetrol/Liquid gasPetrolPetrolPetrolPetrolOctane rating RONrecommended959598959598possible989895989895possible919191919191 2)Additional fuel type–LPG––––Oil consumption [l/1000 km]0.60.60.60.60.60.62)
Possible only if high engine load, full load or driving in mountainous terrain with a caravan/trailer or high payload is
avoided.

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Parking lights ............................. 128
Performance .............................. 270
Performing work ........................213
Pollen filter ................................. 145
Power button .............................. 148
Power outlets ............................... 87
Power seat adjustment .................49
Power windows ............................ 39
Preheating ................................. 103
Puncture ..................................... 247
Q
Quickheat ................................... 144
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 312
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 129
Rear cross traffic alert ................195
Rear floor storage cover ..............71
Rear fog light ............................. 105
Rear fog lights ........................... 128
Rear seats .................................... 53
Rear view camera ...................... 193
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 85
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 261, 265
Refuelling ................................... 204
Retained power off .....................150Reversing lights .........................128
Ride control systems ..................165
Roller blinds ................................. 41
Roof .............................................. 41
Roof load ...................................... 79
Roof rack ..................................... 78
S
Safety belts ................................... 53
Safety net .................................... 75
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 46
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................99
Seat belts ..................................... 53 Seat position ................................ 46
Selector lever ............................. 157
Service ............................... 146, 260
Service display ............................ 97
Service information ....................260
Side airbag system ......................58
Side blind spot alert ....................190
Sidelights .................................... 121
Side turn signal lights ................229
Smartphone controller ................115
Spare wheel ............................... 249
Speed limiter....................... 105, 171
Speedometer ............................... 95
Starting and operating ................148
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................150Steering...................................... 147
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 81
Steering wheel controls ...............81
Stop-start system........................ 152
Storage ......................................... 66
Storage compartments .................66
Sunroof ........................................ 41
Sunvisor lights ........................... 130
Sun visors .................................... 41
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ................................. 96
Tail lights ................................... 227
Three-point seat belt .................... 54
Tools .......................................... 238
Top-tether fastening eyes ............65
Tow bar....................................... 208
Towing ................................ 208, 253
Towing another vehicle .............255
Towing equipment .....................209
Towing the vehicle .....................253
Traction Control system ............. 165
Traction Control system off......... 103
Traffic sign assistant ...........106, 197
Trailer coupling ........................... 208
Trailer stability assist .................211
Trailer towing ............................. 209
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................156