tow VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2014 Service Manual

258Vehicle care
Windows and windscreen wiperblades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleanerand insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Sunroof
Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the sunroof.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.
UnderbodySome areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Interior care Interior and upholsteryOnly clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.

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Child restraint installationlocations ................................... 62
Child restraints.............................. 61
Child restraint systems ................61
Cigarette lighter ........................... 88
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............133
Clock............................................. 86
Colour-Info-Display .....................113
Control indicators.......................... 99
Control of the vehicle .................147
Controls ........................................ 81
Convex shape .............................. 36
Coolant and antifreeze ...............261
Cruise control ....................105, 170
Cupholders .................................. 66
Curtain airbag system .................. 59
Curve lighting.............................. 124
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............124
Declaration of conformity ............311
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......220
Diesel particle filter .............103, 155
Door open .................................. 106
Doors ............................................ 28
Driver assistance systems ..........170
Driver Information Centre ...........106Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 208
Driving hints ................................ 147
Dual automatic climate control system ..................................... 139
E Electric adjustment ......................36
Electrical system......................... 232
Electric parking brake .................101
Electric parking brake fault .........101
Electronic driving programmes ..159
Electronic key system ...................21
Electronic Stability Control.......... 166
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........103
Electronic Stability Control off..... 103
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......213
Engine compartment fuse box ...233
Engine coolant ........................... 216
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 97
Engine data ............................... 268
Engine exhaust .......................... 155
Engine identification ...................264
Engine oil ................... 214, 261, 265
Engine oil pressure ....................104
Entry lighting .............................. 130
Event data recorders ..................311
Exit lighting ................................ 131Exterior care .............................. 257
Exterior light ............................... 104
Exterior lighting ....................12, 121
Exterior mirrors ............................. 36
F
Fault ........................................... 159
First aid ......................................... 78
First aid kit ................................... 78
Fixed air vents ........................... 145
Fog light ..................................... 105
Fog lights ................................... 226
Folding mirrors ............................. 36
Following distance ......................102
Following distance indication ......183
Forward collision alert................. 180
Front airbag system .....................57
Front fog lights ........................... 127
Front seats.................................... 46
Front storage ................................ 67
Front turn signal light ..................222
Fuel............................................. 201
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 207
Fuel for diesel engines ..............202
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......202
Fuel for petrol engines ...............201
Fuel gauge ................................... 96
Fuel selector ................................ 97
Fuses ......................................... 232

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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