VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2017 User Guide
Manufacturer: VAUXHALL, Model Year: 2017, Model line: INSIGNIA, Model: VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2017Pages: 327, PDF Size: 9.34 MB
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In brief9Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
switching the control to left mirror (L)
or right mirror (R), then adjust.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 37,
Electric adjustment 3 37, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 37, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 38.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked. Do not adjust steering
wheel unless vehicle is stationary and steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 57, Ignition
positions 3 155.
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10In briefInstrument panel overview
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In brief111Power windows .....................40
2 Central locking system ..........24
3 Exterior mirrors .....................37
4 Light switch ........................ 128
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 131
Front/rear fog lights ............135
Instrument illumination .......136
5 Side air vents ...................... 151
6 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam assist ................................... 134
Exit lighting ......................... 138
Parking lights ...................... 135
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............110
7 Cruise control .....................180
Speed limiter ....................... 182
Adaptive cruise control .......183
Forward collision alert .........1918Instruments .......................... 99
Driver Information Centre .... 110
9 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............110
10 Windscreen wiper and
washer, headlight washer,
rear wiper and washer .........86
11 Centre air vents .................. 151
12 Sport/Tour mode ................178
Traction Control system .....176
Electronic Stability Control . 176
Hazard warning flashers ....134
Parking assist/Advanced
parking aid ......................... 196
Lane departure warning .....212
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 34
14 Colour-Info-Display ............117
15 Glovebox .............................. 69
Fuse box ............................ 24916Control indicator for airbag
activation/deactivation .......104
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt ...........103
17 Controls for Colour-Info-
Display operation ................117
18 CD-slot
19 Climate control system ........ 140
20 Electric parking brake .........174
21 Manual transmission ..........172
Automatic transmission ......167
22 Storage ................................. 69
23 Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 159
Fuel selector button ............101
24 Ignition/Power switch ..........155
25 Horn ..................................... 86
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..85
27 Bonnet release lever ..........227
28 Storage compartment ...........70
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12In briefExterior lighting
Automatic light control
AUTO:automatic light control:
exterior lighting is switched
on and off automaticallym:activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control8:sidelights9:headlightsFog lights>:front fog lightsr:rear fog light
Lighting 3 128.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beamheadlight flash:pull leverhigh beam:push leverlow beam:push or pull lever
Automatic light control 3 129, High
beam 3 129, High beam assist
3 130, Headlight flash 3 130,
Adaptive forward lighting 3 132.
Turn and lane-change signalslever up:right turn signallever down:left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 134, Parking lights 3 135.
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In brief13Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
Hazard warning flashers 3 134.
Horn
Press j.
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiperHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensorOFF:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 86, Wiper
blade replacement 3 234.
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14In briefWindscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 86, Washer fluid 3 231.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper switch:continuous
operationlower switch:intermittent
operationmiddle position:offRear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 88.
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In brief15Climate control
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
Heating is operated by pressing Ü.
Heated rear window 3 42.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows, air conditioning system
Press V.
Set temperature control to warmest
level.
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Air conditioning system 3 140.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows, automatic climate
control
Press V.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at
high speed.
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Dual automatic climate control
3 147
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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 3 172.
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 3 253, 3 294.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 228.
● 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.
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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.
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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.