trailer VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2018.5 Owner's Manual

32Keys, doors and windowsIf the vehicle is equipped with factory-fitted towing equipment and a trailer
is electrically connected, the power
tailgate can only be operated
manually. Press the touchpad to
release the tailgate from its lock, open
and close it by hand. Ensure that
there are no obstacles in the moving
area.
Overload
If the power tailgate is repeatedly
operated at short intervals, the
function is disabled for some time.
Move tailgate manually into end
position to reset the system.
General hints for operating
tailgate9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which cannot be seen or
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.
Caution
Before opening the tailgate, check overhead obstructions, e.g. a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind the
tailgate.
Notice
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Notice
The operation of the power tailgate
is disabled under low vehicle battery
conditions. In this case, the tailgate
may not even be manually operable.
Notice
With the power tailgate disabled and
all doors unlocked, the tailgate can
only be operated manually. In this
event, manually closing the tailgate
requires significantly greater force.
Notice
At low outside temperatures the
tailgate may not open fully by itself.
In this event, lift the tailgate manually
to its normal end position.

38Keys, doors and windowsParking assist
For mirrors with position memory, the exterior mirrors are automatically
aimed at the rear tyres as a parking
aid when reverse gear is selected, except during trailer operation.
Position memory 3 49.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in vehicle personalisation.
Vehicle personalisation 3 126.Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Automatic anti-dazzle
Dazzle from following vehicles at
night is automatically reduced.

106Instruments and controlsOn Mid- and Uplevel display select
Info Menu by pressing è on steering
wheel. Press å to select Remaining
Oil Life page.
Remaining oil life duration is indicated
in percentage.
ResetOn Baselevel display press
SET/CLR on turn signal lever for
several seconds to reset. The ignition
must be switched on but engine not
running.
On Mid- and Uplevel display press é on steering wheel to open the
subfolder. Select Reset and confirm
by pressing 9 for several seconds.
The ignition must be switched on but
engine not running.
The system must be reset every time
the engine oil is changed to allow
proper functionality. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Next service
When the system has calculated that
engine oil life has been diminished,
Change Engine Oil Soon appears inthe Driver Information Centre. Have
engine oil and filter changed by a
workshop within one week or
300 miles (whichever occurs first).
Service information 3 284.
Control indicators The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control
indicators may vary. When the
ignition is switched on, most control indicators will illuminate briefly as afunctionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation
See all control indicators on different
instrument clusters 3 97.
Turn lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 246, Fuses
3 256.
Turn signals 3 142.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the instrument cluster.

Instruments and controls125Warning chimes
When starting the engine or whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding not
fastened seat belts has priority over
any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If adaptive cruise control deactivates automatically.
● If approaching a vehicle ahead too closely.
● If approaching a pedestrian ahead too closely.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.
● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
● If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.
● If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling
level.
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
● If the trailer hitch is not engaged.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
● If any condition for an Autostop is
not fulfilled.
Battery voltage When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.1. Switch off any electrical
consumers which are not requiredfor a safe ride, e.g. seat heating,
heated rear window or other main consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.
The warning message will disappear after the engine has been started
twice without a voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.

Instruments and controls127Rear Cross Traffic Alert:
Activates or deactivates rear
cross traffic alert.
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic
parking assist. Activation is
selectable with or without
attached trailer coupling.
Go Notifier : Activates or
deactivates the reminder to drive
off when the adaptive cruise
control holds the vehicle at
standstill.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates
or deactivates side blind zone alert.
● Comfort and Convenience
Auto Memory Recall : Changes
the settings to the recall of
memorised settings for power
seat adjustment.
Easy Exit Driver Seat : Activates
or deactivates easy exit function
of the power seat.
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.Reverse Tilt Mirror : Activates or
deactivates the parking assist function of the exterior mirrors.
Auto Mirror Folding : Activates or
deactivates folding of the exterior mirrors with the remote control.
Personalization By Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Rain Sense Wipers : Activates or
deactivates automatic wiping
with rain sensor.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear :
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse gear is engaged.
Extended Hill Start Assist :
Toggles between hill start assist and extended hold hill start assist
● Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activates
or deactivates the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.Left or Right Hand Traffic :
Changes between lighting for left or right-hand traffic.
Adaptive Forward Lighting :
Changes the settings of the
functions of the LED headlights.
● Power Door Locks
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out :
Activates or deactivates the door locking function while a door is
open.
Auto Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
locking function after switching
on ignition.
Delayed Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function. This feature
delays the actual locking of the
doors until all doors are closed.
● Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Remote Unlock Light Feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback whilst unlocking.
Remote Lock Feedback :
Changes what kind of feedback
is given when locking the vehicle.

Instruments and controls129changes the settings of the front
pedestrian protection.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert :
Activates or deactivates rear
cross traffic alert.
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic
parking assist. Activation is
selectable with or without
attached trailer coupling.
Go Notifier : Activates or
deactivates the reminder function of the adaptive cruise control.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates
or deactivates side blind zone alert.
● Comfort and Convenience
Auto Memory Recall : Changes
the settings to the recall of
memorised settings for power
seat adjustment.
Easy Exit Driver Seat : Activates
or deactivates easy exit function
of the power seat.
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.Reverse Tilt Mirror : Activates or
deactivates the parking assist function of the exterior mirrors.
Auto Mirror Folding : Activates or
deactivates folding of the exterior
mirrors with the remote control.
Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Rainsense Wipers : Activates or
deactivates automatic wiping
with rain sensor.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear :
Activates or deactivates automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse
gear is engaged.
Extended Hill-Start Assist :
Toggles between hill start assist
and extended hold hill start assist
● Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activates
or deactivates the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the duration of exit lighting.Left or Right Hand Traffic :
Changes between lighting for left or right-hand traffic.
Adaptive Forward Lighting :
Changes the settings of the
functions of the LED headlights.
● Power Door Locks
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout :
Activates or deactivates the door locking function while a door is
open.
Auto Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
locking function after switching
on ignition.
Delayed Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function. This feature
delays the actual locking of the
doors until all doors are closed.
● Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Remote Unlock Light Feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback
whilst unlocking.
Remote Lock Feedback :
Changes what kind of feedback
is given when locking the vehicle.

Lighting143Activate temporary flashing by
holding the lever just before the
resistance point. Turning lights will
flash until lever is being released.
To activate three flashes, tap the
lever briefly without passing the
resistance point. With a trailer
connected, the turn signal flashes
six times and tone frequency
changes.
Front fog lights
Operated by pressing >.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on front fog lights will switch headlights on automatically.
Rear fog light
Operated by pressing ø.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on rear fog light will switch
headlights on automatically.
Light switch in position 8: rear fog
light can only be switched on with
front fog lights.
The vehicle rear fog light is
deactivated when towing a trailer or a
plug is connected with the socket, e.
g. when a bicycle carrier is used.
Parking lights
When the vehicle is parked, the
parking lights on one side can be
activated:
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Move turn signal lever all the way up (right parking lights) or down
(left parking lights).
Confirmed by a signal and the
corresponding turn signal control
indicator.

Driving and operating161Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 162
Control of the vehicle ...............162
Steering ................................... 162
Starting and operating ...............162
New vehicle running-in ............162
Power button ........................... 163
Retained power off ..................164
Starting the engine ..................164
Overrun cut-off ........................ 166
Stop-start system ....................166
Parking .................................... 168
Engine exhaust .......................... 169
Diesel particle filter ..................169
Catalytic converter ...................170
AdBlue ..................................... 171
Automatic transmission ..............174
Manual transmission ..................178
Drive systems ............................ 179
All-wheel drive ......................... 179
Brakes ........................................ 179
Antilock brake system .............179
Parking brake .......................... 180Brake assist............................. 181
Hill start assist ......................... 182
Ride control systems .................183
Traction Control system ..........183
Electronic Stability Control ......184
Interactive driving system ........185
Driver assistance systems .........188
Cruise control .......................... 188
Speed limiter ........................... 189
Adaptive cruise control ............191
Forward collision alert .............199
Following distance indication ...201
Active emergency braking .......202
Front pedestrian protection .....205
Parking assist .......................... 208
Side blind spot alert .................214
Lane change alert ....................216
Panoramic view system ...........218
Rear view camera ...................220
Rear cross traffic alert .............222
Traffic sign assistant ................223
Lane keep assist .....................228
Fuel ............................................ 230
Fuel for petrol engines .............230
Fuel for diesel engines ............231
Refuelling ................................ 232
Trailer hitch ................................ 234
General information .................234Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 234
Trailer towing ........................... 234
Towing equipment ...................235
Trailer stability assist ...............237

Driving and operating197visibility. In case of sensor
blockage, clean the sensor
cover.
System limits9 Warning
The system's automatic brake
force does not permit hard braking and the braking level may not be
sufficient to avoid a collision.
● After a sudden lane change, the system needs a certain time to
detect the next preceding
vehicle. So if a new vehicle is
detected, the system may
accelerate instead of braking.
● Adaptive cruise control does ignore the oncoming traffic.
● Adaptive cruise control does not consider pedestrians and
animals for braking and driving
off.
● Adaptive cruise control considers
stopped vehicles only at low
speed.
● Do not use adaptive cruise control when towing a trailer.
● Do not use adaptive cruise control on roads with an incline ofmore than 10%.
Bends
The adaptive cruise control calculates
a predicted path based on the
centrifugal force. This predicted path
considers the current bend
characteristic, but cannot consider a
future bend change. The system may lose the current vehicle ahead or
consider a vehicle which is not in the
actual lane. This can happen when
entering or exiting a bend or if the
bend gets stronger or weaker. The
camera applies a certain correction
based on the detectable lane
markings. The control indicator A will
extinguish, if a vehicle ahead is no longer detected.
If the centrifugal force is too high in a
bend, the system slows down the
vehicle slightly. This braking level is
not designed to avoid spinning-off the
bend. The driver is responsible for
reducing the selected speed before
entering a bend and in general to
adapt the speed to the road type and
to existing speed limits.
Motorways
On motorways, adapt the set speed
to the situation and the weather.
Always consider that adaptive cruise
control has a limited visibility range, a
limited braking level and a certain
reaction time to verify if a vehicle is on
the driving path or not. Furthermore,
adaptive cruise control was designed to brake as late as possible to allow
changing the lane before the
automatic braking. Adaptive cruise
control may not be able to brake the
vehicle in time to avoid a collision with

198Driving and operatinga much slower vehicle or after a lane
change. This is particularly true while
driving fast or if the visibility is
reduced due to weather conditions.
While entering or exiting a motorway, adaptive cruise control may lose the
vehicle ahead and accelerate up to
the set speed. For this reason,
decrease the set speed before the
exit or before the entry.
Vehicle path changes
If another vehicle enters your driving
path, adaptive cruise control will first
consider the vehicle when it is
completely in your path. Be ready to
take action and depress the brake
pedal, if you need to brake more
quickly.
Hill and trailer considerations9 Warning
Do not use adaptive cruise control
on steep hill roads.
System performance on hills depends
on vehicle speed, vehicle load, traffic
conditions and the road gradient. It
may not detect a vehicle in your path
while driving on hills. Full speed range
adaptive control is deactivated
automatically, as the vehicle is
stopping uphill on an incline greater than 10%. In this condition, be
prepared to take control of the
vehicle.
Note that applying the brake
deactivates the system.
Radar unit
The radar unit is mounted behind the
radiator grille behind or below the
brand emblem.
9 Warning
The radar unit was aligned
carefully during manufacture.
Therefore, in the event of a front-
end impact, do not use the system. The front bumper may appear to
be intact, however the sensor
behind can be out of position and
react incorrectly. After an