bonnet VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2014 Owner's Manual

In brief11
1Power windows .....................39
2 Central locking system ..........22
3 Exterior mirrors .....................36
4 Light switch ........................ 121
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 123
Front/rear fog lights ............127
Instrument illumination .......129
5 Side air vents ...................... 144
6 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam
assist ................................... 127
Exit lighting ......................... 131
Parking lights ...................... 128
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............106
7 Cruise control .....................170
Speed limiter ....................... 171
Adaptive cruise control .......172
Forward collision alert .........1808Instruments .......................... 95
Driver Information Centre .... 106
9 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............106
10 Windscreen wiper and
washer, headlight washer,
rear wiper and washer .........83
11 Centre air vents .................. 144
12 Sport/Tour mode ................167
Traction Control system .....165
Electronic Stability Control . 166
Hazard warning flashers ....127
Parking assist/Advanced
parking aid ......................... 186
Lane departure warning .....200
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 33
14 Colour-Info-Display ............113
15 Glovebox .............................. 66
Fuse box ............................ 23516Control indicator for airbag
activation/deactivation .......100
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............99
17 Controls for Colour-Info-
Display operation ................113
18 CD-slot
19 Climate control system ........ 133
20 Electric parking brake .........163
21 Touchpad ............................ 113
22 Manual transmission ..........161
Automatic transmission ......156
23 Ashtray ................................. 89
24 Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 152
Fuel selector button ..............97
25 Ignition/Power switch ..........148
26 Horn ..................................... 82
27 Steering wheel adjustment ..81
28 Bonnet release lever ..........214
29 Storage compartment ...........67

Keys, doors and windows33
Activating
Radio remote control or electronic
key: press e twice within 5 seconds.
Anti-theft alarm system The anti-theft alarm system is
operated in conjunction with the
central locking system.
It monitors: ■ Doors, tailgate, bonnet
■ Passenger compartment including adjoining load compartment
■ Vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is raised
■ Ignition
Activation
All doors must be closed and the electronic key must not remain in the
vehicle. Otherwise the system cannot be activated.
■ Radio remote control: self- activated 30 seconds after locking
the vehicle by pressing e once.
■ Electronic key system: self- activated 30 seconds after locking
the vehicle by pressing the button
on any exterior door handle.■ Radio remote control or electronic
key: directly by pressing e twice
within 5 seconds.
■ Electronic key system with passive locking enabled: briefly activated
after passive locking occurs.
Notice
Changes to the vehicle interior such
as the use of seat covers, and open windows or sunroof, could impair the
function of passenger compartment
monitoring.
Activation without monitoring of
passenger compartment and
vehicle inclination

34Keys, doors and windows
Switch off the monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle
inclination when animals are being
left in the vehicle, because of high
volume ultrasonic signals or
movements triggering the alarm. Also switch off when the vehicle is on a
ferry or train.
1. Close tailgate, bonnet, windows and sunroof.
2. Press button o. LED in the
button o illuminates for a
maximum of 10 minutes.
3. Close doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
Status message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.Status LED
Status LED is integrated in the sensor
on top of the instrument panel.
Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:
LED illu‐
minates=test, arming delay.LED
flashes
quickly=doors, tailgate or
bonnet not completely
closed, or system fault.
Status after system is armed:
LED flashes
slowly=system is armed.Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
Deactivation
Radio remote control: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing button c
deactivates anti-theft alarm system.
Electronic key system: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing the button on any
exterior door handle deactivates anti-
theft alarm system.
The system is not deactivated when
unlocking the driver's door with the
key or with the central locking button
in the passenger compartment.

Driving and operating153Caution
The steering assist can be
reduced during an Autostop.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled.
■ The stop-start system is not manually deactivated
■ the bonnet is fully closed
■ the driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened
■ the vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition
■ the engine is warmed up
■ the engine coolant temperature is not too high
■ the engine exhaust temperature is not too high, e.g. after driving with
high engine load
■ the ambient temperature is above -5° C
■ the climate control system allows an Autostop
■ the brake vacuum is sufficient
■ the self-cleaning function of the diesel particle filter is not active
■ the vehicle was driven at least at walking speed since the last
Autostop
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop. See
Climate control chapter for more
details 3 133.
Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 148.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts, several battery discharge protection
features are implemented as part of
the stop-start system.
Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several electrical
features such as auxiliary electric
heater or rear window heating are
disabled or switched to a powersaving mode. The fan speed of the
climate control system is reduced to
save power.
Restart of the engine by the
driver Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
The engine start is indicated by the
needle at the idle speed position in
the tachometer.
If the selector lever is shifted out of
neutral before depressing the clutch
first, control indicator - illuminates
or is shown as a symbol in the Driver
Information Centre.
Control indicator - 3 101.
Restart of the engine by the
stop-start system
The selector lever must be in neutral
to enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically
by the stop-start system:

154Driving and operating
■ The stop-start system is manuallydeactivated
■ the bonnet is opened
■ the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened
■ the engine temperature is too low
■ the charging level of the vehicle battery is below a defined level
■ the brake vacuum is not sufficient
■ the vehicle is driven at least at walking speed
■ the climate control system requests
an engine start
■ the air conditioning is manually switched on
If the bonnet is not fully closed, a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop during the restart might be noticeable.Parking
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply parking brake. Pull electric parking brake switch
m for approx. one second.
Apply manual parking brake
without pressing release button.
Apply as firmly as possible on
downhill or uphill slopes. Depress the foot brake at the same time to
reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine and ignition. Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock engages.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set
the selector lever to P before
switching off the ignition. On an
uphill slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, engage reverse gear or set theselector lever to P before switchingoff the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle and activate the anti-theft alarm system.
Notice
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment, the engine is
turned off automatically if the vehicle comes to a standstill within a certain
time.

Vehicle care213
■ Open bonnet, close all doors andlock the vehicle.
■ Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems are
not functional, e.g. anti-theft alarm
system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
■ Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery.
Activate the electronics of the
power windows.
■ Check tyre pressure.
■ Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the engine oil level.
■ Check the coolant level.
■ Fit the number plate if necessary.
End-of-life vehicle
recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on ourwebsite, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.
Gas vehicles must be recycled by a
service centre authorised for gas
vehicles.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.

214Vehicle care9Danger
The ignition system and Xenon
headlights use extremely high
voltage. Do not touch.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
Move the safety catch sideways to the left vehicle side and open the bonnet.
The bonnet is held open
automatically.
Air intake 3 145.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Stop-start system 3 152.
Closing
Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop into the catch. Check that the bonnet
is engaged.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil manually on aregular basis to prevent damage to
the engine. Ensure that the correct
specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 261.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 5 minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, insert it to the stop on the handle, pull
out and read the engine oil level.
Insert dipstick to the stop on the
handle and make half a turn.Caution
It is the owner's responsibility to
maintain the proper level of an
appropriate quality oil in the
engine.

Vehicle care257Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when
absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock function. After using de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper
and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Exterior lights Headlight and other light covers aremade of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use
an ice scraper, and do not clean them dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.

314IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 212
Active Emergency Braking .........184
Active head restraints ...................45
Adaptive cruise control .......105, 172
Adaptive forward lighting ...105, 124
Adjustable air vents ...................144
Airbag and belt tensioners .........100
Airbag deactivation ..............59, 100
Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 146
Air conditioning system .............. 133
Air intake .................................... 145
Air vents...................................... 144
All-wheel drive ........................... 162
Antilock brake system ................ 162
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....102
Anti-theft alarm system ................33
Anti-theft locking system .............. 32
Appearance care ........................257
Apply footbrake .......................... 104
Armrest ................................... 52, 53
Armrest storage ........................... 67
Ashtrays ....................................... 89 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................38
Automatic climate control system .................................... 135Automatic dimming ......................37
Automatic light control ...............122
Automatic locking ........................26
Automatic transmission .............156
Autostop ..................................... 104
Auxiliary heater ........................... 144
B Battery discharge protection ......131
Battery voltage ........................... 117
Belts.............................................. 53
Bonnet ....................................... 214
Brake and clutch fluid .................261
Brake and clutch system ...........101
Brake assist ............................... 164
Brake fluid .................................. 217
Brakes ............................... 162, 217
Breakdown.................................. 253
Bulb replacement ....................... 221
C Capacities .................................. 287
Cargo management system ........72
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter .....................156
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............130
Changing tyre and wheel size ...243
Charging system ........................ 100
Child locks ................................... 27