VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2016 Owner's Guide

Keys, doors and windows29Doors
Load compartment Tailgate
Opening
5-door Hatchback, Sports Tourer,
Country Tourer
After unlocking, press the button
under the tailgate moulding and open the tailgate manually.
4-door Saloon
Press x on radio remote control
until the tailgate is opened
automatically, or press the button
under the tailgate moulding after
unlocking.
Central locking system 3 24.
Closing
Use the interior handle.
Do not pull the button under the
moulding whilst closing as this will unlock the tailgate again.
Central locking system 3 24.

30Keys, doors and windowsPower tailgate9Warning
Take care when operating the
power tailgate. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
movable tailgate when operating.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped during operating and no
one is standing within the moving
area.
The power tailgate is operated by:
● x on the radio remote control.
● The switch G in the door panel
of the driver's door.
● The touchpad switch and G in
the tailgate.
On vehicles with automatic transmission, the tailgate can only be operated when the vehicle is
stationary and automatic
transmission in P.
The tail lights flash and a chime
sounds when the power tailgate is
operating.
Notice
Operating the power tailgate does
not operate the central locking
system. To open the tailgate with the remote control, it is not necessary to
unlock the vehicle. Unlock the
vehicle first when operating with the
touchpad switch or the switch in the
driver's door. Lock the vehicle after
closing.
Central locking system 3 24.
Operation with radio remote control
Press and hold x until the tailgate
starts to open or close.
Operation with the switch in the
driver's door
Press and hold G until the tailgate
starts to open or close.

Keys, doors and windows31Operation with switches in the tailgate
To open the tailgate, press the
touchpad switch under the tailgate
moulding until the tailgate starts to
move.
To close, press G in the open
tailgate until the tailgate starts to
move.
Stop or change direction of
movement
Pressing x on radio remote control
or G on the tailgate or press on the
touchpad switch whilst the tailgate is
moving will stop the tailgate in the
current position. Pressing x or
G again will reverse the direction of
movement.
Operation modes
The power tailgate has three modes
of operation, which are controlled by
the switch in the driver's door. To
change the mode, turn the switch:
● Normal mode MAX: Power
tailgate opens to full height.
● Intermediate mode 3/4: Power
tailgate opens to a reduced
height that can be adjusted.
● Mode Off: Tailgate can only be
operated manually.

32Keys, doors and windowsAdjust reduced opening height in
intermediate mode
1. Turn operation mode switch to 3/4 .
2. Open power tailgate with any operation switch.
3. Stop movement at the desired height by pressing any operation
switch. If required, manually move
the stopped tailgate to the desired position.
4. Press and hold the button on the
inside of the open tailgate for
3 seconds.
Notice
Adjusting opening height should be
programmed at ground level.
A chime sound indicates the new
setting and the outer rear lights will
flash if the tailgate is below an
opening angel of 30°.
When turning the adjuster wheel in
the driver's door to intermediate mode 3/4 , the power tailgate will stop
opening at the newly set position.
The tailgate can only be held open if a minimum height is exceeded
(minimum opening angle from 30°).
The opening height cannot be
programmed below that height.
Safety function
If the power tailgate encounters an
obstacle during opening or closing,
the direction of movement will
automatically be reversed slightly.
Multiple obstacles in one power cycle
will deactivate the function. In this
case, close or open the tailgate
manually.The power tailgate has pinch sensors
on the side edges. If the sensors
detect obstacles between tailgate and chassis, the tailgate will open, until it
is activated again or closed manually.
The safety function is indicated by a
warning chime.
Remove all obstacles before
resuming normal power operation.
If the vehicle is equipped with factory- fitted towing equipment and a trailer
is electrically connected, the power
tailgate can only be opened with the
touchpad switch or closed with G in
the open tailgate. Ensure that there are no obstacles in the moving area.
General hints for operating
tailgate9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which cannot be seen or

Keys, doors and windows33smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness and even death.Caution
Before opening the tailgate, check overhead obstructions, such as a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind the
tailgate.
Notice
Power tailgate: If the lifters of the
open tailgate lose pressure, the
tailgate falls a bit and will then be
stopped by the system. Following
the tailgate will be power opened
and closed. During this the tail lights will flash and a chime will sound.
After closing, the tailgate may not be operated until it has been serviced
by a workshop.
Notice
The operation of the power tailgate
is disabled under low vehicle battery
conditions. In this case, the tailgate
may not even by manually operable.
Notice
With the power tailgate disabled and
all doors unlocked, the tailgate can
only be operated manually. In this
event, manually closing the tailgate
requires significantly greater force.
Notice
At low outside temperatures the
tailgate may not open fully by itself.
In this case lift the tailgate manually
to its normal end position.
Notice
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all the doors. All doors must be closed and the
electronic key must not remain in the
vehicle. Otherwise the system cannot
be activated.
If the ignition was on, the driver's door
must be opened and closed once so
that the vehicle can be secured.
Unlocking the vehicle disables the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
This is not possible with the central
locking button in the passenger
compartment.

34Keys, doors and windowsActivating
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.

Keys, doors and windows35Activation without monitoring of
passenger compartment and
vehicle inclination
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 o. LED in the button o
illuminates for a maximum of
10 minutes.
3. Close the 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 illuminates:test, arming delayLED flashes
quickly:doors, tailgate or
bonnet not
completely closed,
or system faultStatus 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 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.

36Keys, doors and windowsThe system is not deactivated when
unlocking the driver's door with the
key or with the central locking button
in the passenger compartment.
AlarmWhen triggered, the alarm hornsounds and the hazard warning lights
flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated only by pressing c or by
pressing the switch on the door
handle (electronic key system) or
switching on the ignition.
A triggered alarm, which has not been interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the hazard warning
lights. They will flash quickly three
times when the vehicle is unlocked
next time with the radio remote
control. Additionally, a warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre after switching on
the ignition.
Vehicle messages 3 119.If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: switch the
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
Immobiliser The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key is removed
from the ignition switch.
If control indicator d flashes when the
ignition is on, there is a fault in the
system; the engine cannot be started. Switch off the ignition and repeat start
attempt.
If control indicator d continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 24,
3 34.
Control indicator d 3 109.

Keys, doors and windows37Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
switching the control to left mirror (L)
or right mirror (R). Then swivel the
control to adjust the mirror.
In position o no mirror is selected.
Folding mirrors
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure tothe mirror housing.
Electric folding
Switch control to o, then push the
control button c down. Both exterior
mirrors will fold.
Push the control down again - both
exterior mirrors return to their original position.
If an electrically folded mirror is
manually extended, pressing down
the control will only electrically extend
the other mirror.

38Keys, doors and windowsFolding mirrors with remote
control
This function is only available if thevehicle is equipped with electrical
seat memory.
Press e again after locking for
one second to fold in mirrors.
Press c again after unlocking for
one second to fold out mirrors.
Pressing for three seconds activates
window operation. Power windows
3 40. Sunroof 3 43.
If the mirrors were folded in using the
control in the driver's door, they are
not folded out by pressing c.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the Vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 117.
Vehicle personalisation 3 121.
The settings are automatically stored
for the key being used 3 23.
Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing Ü.
The LED in the button indicates
activation.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Automatic dimming Dazzling by following vehicles at night
is automatically reduced by dimming
the exterior mirror on the driver's side.
Parking assist For mirrors with position memory, theexterior mirror on the passenger side
is automatically aimed at the rear
tyres as a parking aid when reverse
gear is selected, except during trailer
operation.
Position memory 3 50.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle
personalisation 3 121.