clutch VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2016 Owner's Manual

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 3 171.
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 3 167.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 252, 3 292.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 227.
● 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 37, 3 47,
3 55.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

In brief17Starting the engine
● Ignition switch: turn key toposition 2.
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 3 158.
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.

18In brief
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 159.
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
brake pedal 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 3 105.
● 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 or
switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button. 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 or switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
● Close the windows and the sunroof.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch or switch off
ignition on vehicles with power
button. 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.

84Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 85
Steering wheel adjustment ........85
Steering wheel controls .............85
Heated steering wheel ...............85
Horn ........................................... 86
Windscreen wiper/washer .........86
Rear window wiper/washer .......88
Outside temperature ..................89
Clock ......................................... 89
Power outlets ............................. 91
Ashtrays .................................... 92
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 93
Instrument cluster ......................93
Speedometer ............................. 99
Odometer .................................. 99
Trip odometer ............................ 99
Tachometer ............................. 100
Fuel gauge .............................. 100
Fuel selector ............................ 101
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 101
Service display ........................ 101
Control indicators ....................103Turn signal............................... 103
Seat belt reminder ...................103
Airbag and belt tensioners .......104
Airbag deactivation ..................104
Charging system .....................104
Malfunction indicator light ........105
Brake and clutch system .........105
Operate pedal .......................... 105
Electric parking brake ..............105
Electric parking brake fault ......105
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...106
Upshift ..................................... 106
Gear shifting ............................ 106
Variable effort steering ............106
Following distance ...................106
Lane departure warning ..........106
Ultrasonic parking assist .........106
Electronic Stability Control off . 107
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........107
Traction Control system off .....107
Engine coolant temperature ....107
Preheating ............................... 107
Diesel particle filter ..................107
AdBlue ..................................... 108
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 108
Engine oil pressure ..................108
Low fuel ................................... 108
Immobiliser .............................. 109Autostop.................................. 109
Exterior light ............................ 109
High beam ............................... 109
High beam assist .....................109
Adaptive forward lighting .........109
Fog light ................................... 109
Rear fog light ........................... 109
Cruise control .......................... 109
Adaptive cruise control ............109
Vehicle detected ahead ...........110
Speed limiter ........................... 110
Traffic sign assistant ................110
Door open ................................ 110
Information displays ...................110
Driver Information Centre ........110
Colour-Info-Display ..................117
Smartphone controller .............118
Vehicle messages ......................119
Warning chimes .......................120
Battery voltage ........................ 120
Vehicle personalisation ..............121
OnStar® system ........................124

98Instruments and controlsOverviewOTurn signal 3 103XSeat belt reminder 3 103vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 104VAirbag deactivation 3 104pCharging system 3 104ZMalfunction indicator light
3 105RBrake and clutch system
3 105-Operate pedal 3 105mElectric parking brake
3 105jElectric parking brake fault
3 105uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 106[Upshift 3 106RGear shifting 3 106cVariable effort steering
3 106EFollowing distance 3 106)Lane departure warning
3 106rUltrasonic parking assist
3 106nElectronic Stability Control
off 3 107bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 107kTraction Control system off
3 107WEngine coolant temperature
3 107!Preheating 3 107%Diesel particle filter 3 107YAdBlue 3 108wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 108IEngine oil pressure 3 108i or
YLow fuel 3 108dImmobiliser 3 109DAutostop 3 1098Exterior light 3 109CHigh beam 3 109lHigh beam assist 3 109fAdaptive forward lighting
3 109>Fog light 3 109rRear fog light 3 109mCruise control 3 109C or
mAdaptive cruise control
3 109AVehicle detected ahead
3 110LSpeed limiter 3 110

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. 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.

108Instruments and controlsFlashes
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.
AdBlue 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.

156Driving and operating0:ignition off: Some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, provided the ignition was
on previously1:accessory power mode: Steering wheel lock released, some
electrical functions are operable,
ignition is off2:ignition on power mode: Ignition
is on, diesel engine is preheating.
Control indicators illuminate and
most electrical functions are
operable3:engine start: Release key after
starting procedure beginsSteering wheel lock
Remove key from ignition switch and
turn steering wheel until it engages.9 Danger
Never remove the key from
ignition switch during driving as
this will cause steering wheel lock.
Power button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle.
Accessory power mode
Press Engine Start/Stop once without
operating clutch or brake pedal. The yellow LED in the button illuminates.
Steering wheel lock is released and
some electrical functions are
operable, ignition is off.Ignition on power mode
Press and hold Engine Start/Stop for
6 seconds without operating clutch or brake pedal. The green LED in the
button illuminates, diesel engine is
preheating. Control indicators
illuminate and most electrical
functions are operable.Engine start
Operate clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or brake pedal
(automatic transmission) and press
Engine Start/Stop once more.
Release button after starting
procedure begins.Ignition off
Press Engine Start/Stop briefly in
each mode or when engine is running and vehicle is stationary. Some
functions remain active until driver's
door is opened, provided the ignition
was on previously.

Driving and operating157Emergency shut off during driving
Press Engine Start/Stop for longer
than 2 seconds or press twice briefly
within 5 seconds 3 158.
Steering wheel lock The steering wheel lock activates
automatically when:
● The vehicle is stationary.
● The ignition has been switched off.
● The driver's door is opened.
To release steering wheel lock, open
and close driver's door and switch on accessory mode or start the engine
directly.9 Warning
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the vehicle must not be towed,
tow-started or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.
Operation on vehicles with
electronic key system in case of
failure
If either the electronic key fails or the
battery of the electronic key is weak,
the Driver Information Centre may
display No Remote Detected or
Replace Battery in Remote Key when
you try to start the vehicle.
Open the centre console storage area by lifting up the armrest. Place the
electronic key in the transmitter
pocket.
Other objects, e.g. other keys,
transponder, tags, coins etc. must be
removed from the pocket.
Depress the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission) and press
Engine Start/Stop .
To switch off the engine, press
Engine Start/Stop again. Remove the
electronic key from the transmitter
pocket.
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Replace the
electronic key battery as soon as
possible 3 22.
For unlocking or locking the doors see
fault in radio remote control unit or
electronic key system 3 24.
Retained power off
The following electronic systems can
work until the driver's door is opened
or for 10 minutes after the ignition is
switched off:
● power windows
● sunroof
● power outlets

158Driving and operatingStarting the engine
Vehicles with ignition switch
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever
to P or N.
Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Diesel engine: turn the key to position 2 for preheating until control
indicator ! extinguishes.
Turn key briefly to position 3 and
release: an automatic procedure operates the starter with a short delay
until the engine is running, see
Automatic Starter Control.
During an Autostop, the engine can
be started by depressing the clutch
pedal 3 159.
Vehicles with power button
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever
to P or N.
Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Press and release Engine Start/Stop:
an automatic procedure operates the
starter with a short delay until the
engine is running, see Automatic
Starter Control.
Before restarting or to switch off the engine when vehicle is stationary,press Engine Start/Stop once more
briefly.
During an Autostop, the engine can
be started by depressing the clutch
pedal 3 159.
Emergency shut off during driving
If the engine needs to be switched off during driving in case of emergency,
press Engine Start/Stop for longer
than 2 seconds or press twice briefly
within 5 seconds.9 Danger
Switching off the engine during
driving may cause loss of power
support for brake and steering
systems. Assistance systems and
airbag systems are disabled.
Lighting and brake lights will