towing VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2017.75 Owner's Guide

262Vehicle careVehicles with audio speaker system
The screwdriver and the towing eye
are located below the floor cover in
the load compartment, beside the
round speaker system component.
Tyre repair kit 3 267.
Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Winter tyres
Winter tyres improve driving safety at temperatures below 7 °C and shouldtherefore be fitted on all wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.
All tyre sizes are permitted as winter
tyres 3 300.Tyre designations
E.g. 215/60 R 16 95 H215:tyre width, mm60:cross-section ratio (tyre height
to tyre width), %R:belt type: RadialRF:type: RunFlat16:wheel diameter, inches95:load index e.g. 95 is equivalent
to 690 kgH:speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q:up to 100 mphS:up to 112 mphT:up to 118 mphH:up to 130 mphV:up to 150 mphW:up to 168 mph
Choose a tyre appropriate for the
maximum speed of your vehicle.
The maximum speed is achievable at kerb weight with driver (75 kg) plus
125 kg payload. Optional equipment
could reduce the maximum speed of
the vehicle.
Performance 3 294.

Vehicle care275anticlockwise and remove the
spare wheel.
Under the spare wheel there is the box with vehicle tools.
3. When, after a wheel change, no wheel is placed in the spare wheel
well, secure the tool box by
turning right back the wing nut and close the floor cover.
4. After wheel change back to full size wheel, place the spare wheel
outside up in the well and secure
with the wing nut.
Stowing the replaced full size
wheel in the spare wheel well
Secure a damaged full size wheel facing upwards with the wing nut in
the spare wheel well after mounting
an extension bolt on the thread bolt.
The extension bolt is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 261. To secure the
wheel:
1. Stick the extension bolt onto the thread bolt.
2. Store the damaged wheel outside
up in the spare wheel well and
secure it by turning the wing nut
clockwise on the extension bolt.
9 Warning
Storing a jack, a wheel or other
equipment in the load
compartment could cause injury if they are not fixed properly. During
a sudden stop or a collision, looseequipment could strike someone.
Store wheel, jack and tools always
in the original storage location and secure them by fixing.
Temporary spare wheel
Caution
The use of a spare wheel that issmaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not
use for a long period of time.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in
the front and the full tyre in the rear.
Tyre chains 3 267.

Vehicle care277● The vehicles must not come intocontact with each other during
the jump starting process.
● Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
Open the positive terminal protection
caps of both vehicle batteries.
Lead connection order: 1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the boosterbattery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point
of your vehicle in the engine
compartment.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After five minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of one
minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. three minutes with the
leads connected.
4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Disengage cap at slot and remove
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 261.

278Vehicle care
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with manual transmission
and All-wheel drive: If the vehicle is
towed with all four wheels on the
ground then there are no technical
limitations for speed and distance. If
only one axle has been raised, the
maximum speed is 30 mph. There is
no distance limitation.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
and All-wheel drive: The vehicle must
be towed facing forwards. If the
vehicle is towed with all four wheels
on the ground, the maximum speed is 30 mph and for a maximum of
30 miles. If the front axle has been
raised, the maximum speed is
30 mph. There is no distance
limitation.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Iinsert cap with the outer flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Towing another vehicle
Disengage cap at bottom and remove downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 261.

Vehicle care279
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the upper flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Appearance 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.
WashingThe 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.

Vehicle care281SunroofNever clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the sunroof.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.

Technical data287Technical dataVehicle identification..................287
Vehicle Identification Number ..287
Identification plate ...................287
Engine identification ................288
Vehicle data ............................... 289
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 289
Engine data ............................. 292
Performance ............................ 294
Vehicle weight ......................... 296
Vehicle dimensions .................297
Capacities ................................ 299
Tyre pressures ........................ 300
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 305Vehicle identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber
The Vehicle Identification Number is
visible through the windscreen.
The Vehicle Identification Number
may be stamped on the identification
plate and on the floor pan, under the floor covering, visible under a cover,
or in the engine compartment on the
right body panel.
Identification plate
The identification label is located on
the front left or right door frame.

Technical data305Towing hitch installation dimensions
5-door Hatchback

315Child restraints.............................. 62
Child restraint systems ................62
Climate control ............................. 15
Clock............................................. 91
Collision damage repair ..............309
Control indicators........................ 105
Control of the vehicle .................161
Controls ........................................ 87
Convex shape .............................. 35
Coolant and antifreeze ...............284
Cruise control ....................111, 186
Cupholders .................................. 71
Curtain airbag system .................. 60
Curve lighting.............................. 138
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............138
Declaration of conformity ............307
DEF ............................................ 170
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................170
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......245
Diesel particle filter ....................168
Door open .................................. 111
Doors ............................................ 26
Driver assistance systems ..........186
Driver Information Centre ...........112
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 234
Driving hints ................................ 161E
Electric adjustment ......................35
Electrical system......................... 256
Electric parking brake .........107, 179
Electric parking brake fault .........107
Electronic climate control system 151
Electronic key system ...................19
Electronic Stability Control.......... 182
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........108
Electronic Stability Control off..... 108
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......239
Engine compartment fuse box ...257
Engine coolant ........................... 242
Engine coolant temperature ......109
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 104
Engine data ............................... 292
Engine exhaust .......................... 168
Engine identification ...................288
Engine oil ................... 241, 284, 289
Engine oil pressure ....................109
Entry lighting .............................. 145
Event data recorders ..................312
Exit lighting ................................ 145
Exterior care .............................. 279
Exterior light ............................... 110
Exterior lighting ....................12, 134
Exterior mirrors ............................. 35F
First aid kit ................................... 82
Fixed air vents ........................... 158
Fog light ..................................... 110
Fog lights ................................... 249
Folding mirrors ............................. 35
Following distance ......................108
Following distance indication ......200
Forward collision alert................. 197
Front airbag system .....................59
Front fog lights ........................... 142
Front pedestrian protection ........204
Front seats.................................... 45
Front storage ................................ 72
Fuel............................................. 229
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 233
Fuel for diesel engines ..............230
Fuel for petrol engines ...............229
Fuel gauge ................................. 103
Funnel......................................... 231
Fuses ......................................... 256
G Gauges ....................................... 101
Gear shifting ............................... 108
General information ...................234
Glovebox ..................................... 71

317Performance .............................. 294
Performing work ........................240
Power button .............................. 162
Power outlets ............................... 93
Power seat adjustment ................48
Power windows ............................ 38
Preheating ................................. 109
Puncture ..................................... 272
Q Quickheat ................................... 157
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 313
Reading lights ............................ 144
Rear cross traffic alert ................222
Rear floor storage cover ..............78
Rear fog light .....................111, 142
Rear seats .................................... 53
Rear storage ................................. 78
Rear view camera ...................... 220
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 90
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 284, 289
Refuelling ................................... 231
Registered trademarks ...............311
Retained power off .....................163
Reversing lights .........................143
Ride control systems ..................181
Roof .............................................. 41Roof load...................................... 84
Roof rack ..................................... 83
S Safety belts ................................... 54
Safety net .................................... 79
Seat adjustment ............................. 6 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................105
Seat belts ..................................... 54 Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................51
Seat heating, rear .....................53
Seat position ................................ 45
Selective catalytic reduction .......170
Service ............................... 159, 283
Service display .......................... 104
Service information ....................283
Side airbag system ......................60
Side blind zone assistant ............214
Sidelights .................................... 134
Side turn signal lights ................255
Software acknowledgement .......309
Software update ......................... 311
Spare wheel ............................... 274
Speed limiter....................... 111, 188
Speedometer ............................. 101
Starting and operating ................161
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................163Steering...................................... 161
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 87
Steering wheel controls ...............87
Stop-start system........................ 165
Storage ......................................... 71
Storage compartments .................71
Sunglasses storage .....................72
Sunroof ........................................ 41
Sunvisor lights ........................... 145
Sun visors .................................... 40
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ............................... 103
Tail lights ................................... 250
Three-point seat belt .................... 55
Tools .......................................... 261
Tow bar....................................... 234
Towing ................................ 234, 277
Towing another vehicle .............278
Towing equipment .....................235
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 305
Towing the vehicle .....................277
Traction Control system ............. 181
Traction Control system off......... 109
Traffic sign assistant ...........111, 223
Trailer coupling ........................... 234
Trailer stability assist .................237
Trailer towing ............................. 234