towing VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2017 Owner's Guide

Vehicle care267
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 booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as
far away from the discharged
battery as possible, however at
least 60 cm.
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 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 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
5-door Hatchback, 4-door Saloon,
Sports Tourer: disengage cap at
bottom and remove downwards.

268Vehicle care
Country Tourer: insert a screwdriver
in the slot at the lower edge of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving
the screwdriver downwards. To
prevent damage, it is recommended
to place a cloth between the
screwdriver and the frame.VXR: insert screwdriver in the slot at
the upper bend of the cap. Release
the cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards. To prevent
damage, it is recommended to place
a cloth between the screwdriver and
the frame.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 252.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.

Vehicle care269Caution
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 Front-wheel drive: The vehicle
must be towed facing forwards, not
faster than 50 mph nor further than
60 miles . In all other cases and when
the transmission is defective, the front
axle must be raised off the ground.
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.
5-door Hatchback, 4-door Saloon,
Sports Tourer: insert cap at the
bottom, turn slightly clockwise and
close cap.
Country Tourer: insert cap with the
upper flange into the recess and fix
cap by pushing.
VXR: insert cap with the lower flange
into the recess. Push the cap into the bumper.
Towing another vehicle
5-door Hatchback, 4-door Saloon,
Sports Tourer, VXR: disengage cap
at bottom and remove downwards.

270Vehicle care
Country Tourer: insert a screwdriver
in the slot at the lower edge of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving
the screwdriver downwards. To
prevent damage, it is recommended
to place a cloth between the
screwdriver and the frame.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 252.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.
5-door Hatchback, 4-door Saloon,
Sports Tourer, VXR: insert cap at the
bottom, turn slightly clockwise and
engage cap.
Country Tourer: insert cap with the
upper flange into the recess and fix
cap by pushing.

Vehicle care273Towing equipmentDo 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.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could
damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.

321Charging system ........................ 104
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 65
Child restraints.............................. 63
Child restraint systems ................63
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............140
Clock............................................. 89
Collision damage repair ..............315
Colour-Info-Display .....................117
Control indicators........................ 103
Control of the vehicle .................155
Controls ........................................ 85
Convex shape .............................. 37
Coolant and antifreeze ...............275
Cruise control ....................109, 180
Cupholders .................................. 69
Curtain airbag system .................. 61
Curve lighting.............................. 132
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............131
Declaration of conformity ............312
DEF ............................................ 164
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................164
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......234
Diesel particle filter .............107, 163
Door open .................................. 110Doors............................................ 29
Driver assistance systems ..........180
Driver Information Centre ...........110
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 221
Driving hints ................................ 155
Dual automatic climate control system ..................................... 147
E Electric adjustment ......................37
Electrical system......................... 245
Electric parking brake .........105, 174
Electric parking brake fault .........105
Electronic driving programmes ..170
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control.......... 176
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........107
Electronic Stability Control off..... 107
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......227
Engine compartment fuse box ...247
Engine coolant ........................... 230
Engine coolant temperature ......107
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 101
Engine data ............................... 283
Engine exhaust .......................... 163
Engine identification ...................279
Engine oil ................... 228, 275, 280Engine oil pressure ....................108
Entry lighting .............................. 138
Event data recorders ..................317
Exit lighting ................................ 138
Exterior care .............................. 271
Exterior light ............................... 109
Exterior lighting ....................12, 128
Exterior mirrors ............................. 37
F
Fault ........................................... 171
First aid ......................................... 80
First aid kit ................................... 80
Fixed air vents ........................... 152
Fog light ..................................... 109
Fog lights ................................... 240
Folding mirrors ............................. 37
Following distance ......................106
Following distance indication ......194
Forward collision alert................. 191
Front airbag system .....................60
Front fog lights ........................... 135
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 70
Front turn signal light ..................236
Fuel............................................. 213
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 220
Fuel for diesel engines ..............214
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......214

324Top-tether fastening eyes ............68
Tow bar....................................... 221
Towing ................................ 221, 267
Towing another vehicle .............269
Towing equipment .....................222
Towing the vehicle .....................267
Traction Control system ............. 176 Traction Control system off......... 107
Traffic sign assistant ...........110, 208
Trailer coupling ........................... 221
Trailer stability assist .................224
Trailer towing ............................. 222
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................167
Tread depth ............................... 256
Trip odometer .............................. 99
Turn and lane-change signals ...134
Turn signal ................................. 103
Tyre chains ................................ 258
Tyre designations ......................253
Tyre pressure ............................ 253
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................ 108, 255
Tyre pressures ........................... 294
Tyre repair kit ............................. 258
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...106, 196
Upholstery .................................. 273
Uplevel display ........................... 110Upshift........................................ 106
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 117
Variable effort steering ...............106
Vehicle battery ........................... 232
Vehicle checks............................ 227
Vehicle data ................................ 280
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 317
Vehicle detected ahead ..............109
Vehicle dimensions .................... 291
Vehicle Identification Number ....278
Vehicle jack ................................ 252
Vehicle messages .....................119
Vehicle personalisation .............120
Vehicle security ............................ 33
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 226
Vehicle tools ............................... 252
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 288
Ventilating ..................................... 53
Ventilation ................................... 140
W
Warning chimes .........................119
Warning lights ............................... 99
Warning triangle .......................... 80
Washer and wiper systems .........13Washer fluid ............................... 231
Wheel changing .........................261
Wheel covers ............................. 257
Wheels and tyres .......................253
Windows ....................................... 39
Windscreen................................... 39
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........86
Winter tyres ............................... 253
Wiper blade replacement ..........234
X Xenon headlights .......................238