VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2016.5 Owner's Manual

Instruments and controls99LTraffic sign assistant 3 110hDoor open 3 110
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The total recorded distance is
displayed in miles.
Trip odometer
The recorded distance since the last
reset is displayed on the trip computer page. Two trip odometer are
selectable for different trips.
Baselevel instrument cluster
Select between page W1 and
page W2 by turning the adjuster
wheel on turn signal lever.
Each trip odometer can be reset
separately when ignition is on: select
respective page, hold the reset knob
depressed for a few seconds or press
SET/CLR on the turn signal lever.

100Instruments and controlsMidlevel and Uplevel instrument
cluster
Select page Trip A or Trip B in the
Info page by pressing o on the
steering wheel.
Each trip odometer can be reset separately when ignition is on: select
respective page, press >. Confirm by
pressing 9.
General
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2000 miles and then restarts at 0.
Driver Information Centre 3 110.Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
Fuel gauge
Displays the level in the fuel or gas
tank depending on the operation mode.
The arrow indicates the vehicle side
where the fuel filler flap is located.
Control indicator i or Y illuminates if
the level in the tank is low. Refuel
immediately if it flashes.
During liquid gas operation, the
system automatically switches over to
petrol operation when gas tank is
empty 3 101.
Never run the fuel tank dry.

Instruments and controls101Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Fuel selector
Pressing LPG
switches between
petrol and liquid gas operation. The
status LED 1 shows the current
operating mode.
1 off:petrol operation1 flashes:checking conditions
for fuel transition to
liquid gas operation.
Illuminates if
conditions are fulfilled.1 illumi‐
nates:liquid gas operation1 flashes 5
times and
extin‐
guishes:liquid gas tank is
empty or failure in
liquid gas system. A
message is displayed
in the Driver
Information Centre.
As soon as the liquid gas tank is
empty, petrol operation is
automatically engaged until the
ignition is switched off.
Fuel for liquid gas operation 3 213.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the coolant temperature.50°:engine operating
temperature not yet
reached90°
(central
area):normal operating
temperature130°:temperature too highCaution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service display
The engine oil life system lets you
know when to change the engine oil
and filter. Based on driving
conditions, the interval at which an
engine oil and filter change will be
indicated can vary considerably.

102Instruments and controls
The remaining oil life duration menu
is displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 110.
On Baselevel display select the
Settings Menu by pressing MENU on
the turn signal lever. Turn the adjuster wheel to select the Remaining Oil
Life page.
On Midlevel and Uplevel display
select Info Menu by pressing p on
steering wheel. Press P to select
Remaining Oil Life page.
Remaining oil life duration is indicated
in percentage.
Reset
On Baselevel display press
SET/CLR on turn signal lever for
several seconds to reset. The ignition
must be switched on but engine not
running.
On Midlevel or Uplevel display press
> on steering wheel to open the
subfolder. Select Reset and confirm
by pressing 9 for several seconds.
The ignition must be switched on but engine not running.
The system must be reset every time
the engine oil is changed to allow proper functionality. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Next serviceWhen the system has calculated that
engine oil life has been diminished,
Change Engine Oil Soon appears in
the Driver Information Centre. Have
engine oil and filter changed by a
workshop within one week or
300 miles (whichever occurs first).
Service information 3 273.

Instruments and controls103Control indicatorsThe control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control
indicators may vary. When the
ignition is switched on, most control
indicators will illuminate briefly as a
functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation
See all control indicators on different
instrument clusters 3 93.
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 234, Fuses
3 244.
Turn signals 3 134.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the instrument cluster.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red in the centre console,
when seat is occupied.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched on until the seat belt has been
fastened.Flashes
After having started the engine for a
maximum of 100 seconds until the
seat belt has been fastened.
Seat belt status on rear seats,
base level instrument cluster
X flashes or illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre.
Illuminates
After having started the engine when
the seat belt has been fastened.
Flashes
After starting off when the seat belt is
unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 55.
Seat belt status on rear seats, midlevel and uplevel instrument
cluster
X illuminates red or green or grey in
the instrument cluster, after having
started the engine.
Illuminates red
Seat occupied and the seat belt is
unfastened.

104Instruments and controlsIlluminates green
Seat occupied and the seat belt has
been fastened.
Illuminates grey
Seat not occupied.
Fastening the seat belt 3 55.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the
event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 54, 3 57.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 62.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.

Instruments and controls105Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded.
On Diesel engines the cleaning
process of the diesel particle filter is
potentially not possible.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Brake and clutch system R illuminates red.The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 231.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 173.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Brake pedal needs to be depressed
to release the electric parking brake
3 173.
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
to start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 159.
Flashes
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
for a main start of the engine 3 16,
3 158.
On Midlevel and Uplevel display the
operate pedal message is indicated in the Driver Information Display
3 119.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 173.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not fully applied or released. Depress the
brake pedal and attempt to reset the
system by first releasing and then
applying the electric parking brake. If
m remains flashing, do not drive and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Electric parking brake fault j illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is operating
with degraded performance 3 173.

106Instruments and controlsFlashes
Electric parking brake is in service mode. Stop vehicle, apply and
release the electric parking brake to
reset.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 172.
Upshift
[ or R with the number of the next
higher gear is indicated when
upshifting is recommended.
On some versions gear shift
indication is popped up as full page in the Driver Information Centre 3 110.
Variable effort steering c illuminates yellow.
Fault in variable effort steering
system. This may lead to a higher or
lower steering effort. Consult a
workshop.
Following distance
E indicates the following distance
setting of adaptive cruise control or the alert timing sensitivity of forwardcollision alert by filled distance bars.
Adaptive cruise control 3 183.
Forward collision alert 3 190.
Lane departure warning
) illuminates green or flashes yellow.Illuminates green
The system is switched on and ready
to operate.
Flashes yellow The system recognizes an
unintended lane change.
Ultrasonic parking assist
r illuminates yellow.
Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow
or
Interference due to external sources
of ultrasound. Once the source of
interference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
Ultrasonic parking assist 3 196.

Instruments and controls107Electronic Stability Controloff
n illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
b illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving stability, however, may deteriorate
depending on road surface
conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control 3 176,
Traction Control system 3 175.Traction Control system off
k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Engine coolant temperature W illuminates red.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level immediately
3 229.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating of diesel engine is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low.
Diesel particle filter
% illuminates or flashes yellow.
The diesel particle filter requires
cleaning.
Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
Illuminates
The diesel particle filter is full. Start
cleaning process as soon as
possible.
Flashes
The maximum filling level of the filter
is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 163, Stop-start
system 3 159.
AdBlue
Y flashes yellow.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue soon to avoid prevention of the
engine start.

108Instruments and controlsAdBlue 3 164.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is
stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 227.
Low fuel
i or Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the fuel tank dry.
Refuelling 3 215.
Catalytic converter 3 164.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 233.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.