VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2015.5 User Guide
Manufacturer: VAUXHALL, Model Year: 2015.5, Model line: INSIGNIA, Model: VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2015.5Pages: 331, PDF Size: 9.08 MB
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In brief9Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
Adjust the lever on the underside to
reduce dazzle.
Interior mirror 3 38, Automatic anti-
dazzle interior mirror 3 39.
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
switching the control to left mirror (L)
or right mirror (R). Then adjust.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 36,
Electric adjustment 3 36, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 37, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 38.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked. Do not adjust steering
wheel unless vehicle is stationary and steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 58, Ignition
positions 3 153.
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10In briefInstrument panel overview
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In brief11
1Power windows .....................39
2 Central locking system ..........23
3 Exterior mirrors .....................36
4 Light switch ........................ 126
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 128
Front/rear fog lights ............132
Instrument illumination .......134
5 Side air vents ...................... 149
6 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam
assist ................................... 132
Exit lighting ......................... 136
Parking lights ...................... 133
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............111
7 Cruise control .....................177
Speed limiter ....................... 179
Adaptive cruise control .......180
Forward collision alert .........1878Instruments ........................ 100
Driver Information Centre .... 111
9 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............111
10 Windscreen wiper and
washer, headlight washer,
rear wiper and washer .........88
11 Centre air vents .................. 149
12 Sport/Tour mode ................174
Traction Control system .....172
Electronic Stability Control . 173
Hazard warning flashers ....132
Parking assist/Advanced
parking aid ......................... 193
Lane departure warning .....209
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 33
14 Colour-Info-Display ............118
15 Glovebox .............................. 70
Fuse box ............................ 24516Control indicator for airbag
activation/deactivation .......105
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt ...........104
17 Controls for Colour-Info-
Display operation ................118
18 CD-slot
19 Climate control system ........ 138
20 Electric parking brake .........170
21 Touchpad ............................ 118
22 Manual transmission ..........168
Automatic transmission ......164
23 Storage ................................. 70
24 Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 157
Fuel selector button ............102
25 Ignition/Power switch ..........153
26 Horn ..................................... 87
27 Steering wheel adjustment ..86
28 Bonnet release lever ..........224
29 Storage compartment ...........71
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12In briefExterior lighting
Automatic light control
AUTO=automatic light control:
exterior lighting is switched
on and off automaticallym=activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control8=sidelights9=headlights
Fog lights
>=front fog lightsr=rear fog light
Lighting 3 126.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beamheadlight flash=pull leverhigh beam=push leverlow beam=push or pull lever
Automatic light control 3 127, High
beam 3 127, High beam assist
3 127, Headlight flash 3 128,
Adaptive forward lighting 3 129.
Turn and lane-change signalslever up=right turn signallever down=left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 132, Parking lights 3 133.
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Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
Hazard warning flashers 3 132.
Horn
Press j.
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiperHI=fastLO=slowINT=interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensorOFF=off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 88, Wiper
blade replacement 3 231.
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Windscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 88, Washer fluid 3 228.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper switch=continuous
operationlower switch=intermittent
operationmiddle position=offRear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 90.
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In brief15Climate controlHeated rear window, heatedexterior mirrors
Heating is operated by pressing Ü.
Heated rear window 3 41.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows, air conditioning
system
Press V.
Set temperature control to warmest
level.
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Air conditioning system 3 138.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows, automatic climate control
Press V.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at
high speed.
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Dual automatic climate control
3 144
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16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 168.
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=automatic modeM=manual mode: move selector
lever from D to the left.<=manual mode upshifting]=manual mode downshifting
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 164.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 250,
3 293.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 224.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 36, 3 47,
3 55.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
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In brief17
Starting the engine
■ Ignition switch: turn key to position2.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop for a few
seconds until green LED
illuminates.
■ Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock.
■ Operate clutch and brake.
■ Automatic transmission in P or N.
■ Do not operate accelerator pedal.
■ Ignition switch: turn key to position 3 and release.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop and release.
■ The engine starts after a short delay.
Starting the engine 3 155.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal.
■ Set the lever to neutral.
■ Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer or by a control
indicator in the instrument cluster.
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To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 157.
Parking9 Warning
■ Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply the parking brake.
Activate the manual parking
brake without pressing the
release button. Apply as firmly
as possible on a downhill slope
or uphill slope. Depress foot
brake at the same time to
reduce operating force.
For vehicles with electric
parking brake, pull switch m for
approx. one second.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 106.
■ Switch off the engine. ■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector lever
to position P before removing
the ignition key. 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 the selector lever to position P before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
■ Close the windows and the sunroof.
■ Remove the ignition key. Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only
be removed when the selector
lever is in position P.
■
Lock the vehicle with button e on
the radio remote control.