bonnet VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2017.5 User Guide

Vehicle care229Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, wellventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock 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 our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.

230Vehicle careVehicle 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.
9 Danger
The ignition system uses
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.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Stop-start system 3 156.
Closing Lower the bonnet and let it fall into the
latch. Check that the bonnet is
engaged.

Vehicle care231Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch to avoid dents.
Active bonnet 3 65.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 271.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 litres per 600 miles.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least five minutes.
Caution
It is the owner's responsibility to
maintain the proper level of an
appropriate quality oil in the
engine.
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.
When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top up
engine oil.
Different dipsticks are used
depending on engine variant.

Vehicle care267Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this
has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a 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 wiperand 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.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
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 are
made 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.

294IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 228
Active bonnet ................................ 65
Active emergency braking ..........192
Adaptive cruise control .......102, 180
AdBlue ................................ 100, 161
Adjustable air vents ...................148
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........97
Airbag deactivation ................57, 97
Airbag label................................... 52
Airbag system .............................. 52
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 150
Air conditioning system .............. 139
Air intake .................................... 149
Air vents...................................... 148
All-wheel drive ........................... 169
Antilock brake system ................ 169
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......99
Anti-theft alarm system ................29
Anti-theft locking system .............. 28
Appearance care ........................267
Armrest ................................... 47, 49
Armrest storage ........................... 68
Ashtrays ....................................... 85
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................34
Automatic dimming ......................33
Automatic light control ...............126
Automatic locking ........................26Automatic transmission .............164
Autostop ..................................... 156
Auxiliary heater ........................... 148
B Baselevel display ........................103
Battery discharge protection ......137
Battery voltage ........................... 115 Belts.............................................. 50
BlueInjection ............................... 161
Bonnet ....................................... 230
Brake and clutch fluid .................271
Brake and clutch system .............98
Brake assist ............................... 171
Brake fluid .................................. 233
Brakes ............................... 169, 233
Breakdown.................................. 265
Bulb replacement ....................... 236
C Capacities .................................. 284
Catalytic converter .....................160
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............136
Centre console storage ...............68
Changing tyre and wheel size ...254
Charging system .......................... 98
Child locks ................................... 27
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 61
Child restraints.............................. 58