charging VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2018 User Guide

Vehicle care243
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 283.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
Battery discharge protection 3 146.
Disconnecting the battery
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: Switch the ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
Replacing the vehicle battery
Notice
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this section may lead to
temporary deactivation or
disturbance of the stop-start system.
When the vehicle battery is being
replaced, please ensure that there
are no open ventilation holes in the
vicinity of the positive terminal. If a
ventilation hole is open in this area, it
must be closed off with a dummy cap, and the ventilation in the vicinity of the
negative terminal must be opened.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle battery replaced by a
workshop.
Stop-start system 3 165.
Charging the vehicle battery9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed

Vehicle care2692.Type 1: screw the compressor air
hose to the connection on the
sealant bottle and fit the sealant
bottle into the retainer on the
compressor.
Type 2: remove screw plug from
the compressor and from the
sealant bottle. Screw the bottle on the compressor without removing
the tinfoil from the bottle.
3. Set the compressor near the tyre in such a way that the sealant
bottle is upright.
4. Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.
5. Type 1: screw the filler hose to the
tyre valve.
Type 2: remove protection cap
from filler hose and screw the filler
hose to the tyre valve. The air
release valve must be closed (turn
clockwise).
6. The switch on the compressor must be set to J.
7. Connect the compressor plug to the power outlet or cigarette
lighter socket.
To avoid discharging the battery,
we recommend running the
engine.
8. Set the rocker switch on the compressor to I. The tyre is filled
with sealant.

316IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 237
Active bonnet ................................ 69
Active emergency braking ..........201
Adaptive cruise control .......111, 189
AdBlue ................................ 109, 170
Adjustable air vents ...................157
Airbag and belt tensioners .........106
Airbag deactivation ..............61, 106
Airbag label................................... 56
Airbag system .............................. 56
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 159
Air conditioning system .............. 148
Air intake .................................... 158
Air vents...................................... 157
All-wheel drive ........................... 178
Antilock brake system ................ 178
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....108
Anti-theft alarm system ................32
Anti-theft locking system .............. 32
Appearance care ........................279
Armrest ................................... 51, 53
Armrest storage ........................... 72
Ashtrays ....................................... 95 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................38
Automatic dimming ......................37
Automatic light control ...............135
Automatic locking ........................25Automatic transmission .............173
Autostop ..................................... 165
Auxiliary heater ........................... 157
B Baselevel display ........................112
Battery discharge protection ......146
Battery voltage ........................... 124
Belts.............................................. 54 BlueInjection ............................... 170
Bonnet ....................................... 239
Brake and clutch fluid .................283
Brake and clutch system ...........107
Brake assist ............................... 180
Brake fluid .................................. 242
Brakes ............................... 178, 242
Breakdown.................................. 277
Bulb replacement ....................... 245
C Capacities .................................. 299
Cargo management system ........79
Catalytic converter .....................169
Central locking system ................21
Centre console lighting ..............145
Centre console storage ...............72
Changing tyre and wheel size ...266
Charging system ........................ 107
Child locks ................................... 26
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 65

318Headlight flash ........................... 137
Headlight range adjustment ......137
Headlights................................... 134 Headlights when driving abroad 137
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 43
Head-up display.......................... 121 Heated mirrors ............................. 37
Heated rear window ..................... 40
Heated steering wheel .................88
Heated windscreen .......................41
Heating .................................. 52, 53
High beam ......................... 110, 135
High beam assist ................110, 135
Hill start assist ........................... 181
Horn ....................................... 13, 88
I
Identification plate .....................286
Immobiliser .......................... 35, 110
Indicators .................................... 101
Inductive charging ........................94
Info display ................................. 119
Information displays.................... 112
Instrument cluster ........................96
Instrument panel fuse box .........259
Instrument panel illumination .....255
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 143
Instrument panel overview ........... 10Interactive driving system ...........183
Interior care ............................... 281
Interior lighting ............................ 143
Interior lights ...................... 143, 255
Interior mirrors .............................. 37
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 276
K
Key, memorised settings ..............21
L
Lane change alert .......................216
Lane keep assist ................108, 228
Lashing eyes ............................... 79
LED headlights ...........110, 138, 247
Lighting features .........................145
Light switch ................................ 134
Load compartment ................27, 73
Load compartment cover .............76
Loading information .....................84
Low fuel ..................................... 110
M Malfunction indicator light ..........107
Manual anti-dazzle ......................37
Manual seat adjustment ...............46
Manual transmission .................. 177
Massage ....................................... 53Memorised settings......................21
Midlevel display .......................... 112
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................143
N New vehicle running-in ..............161
Number plate light .....................255
O Object detection systems ...........206
Odometer ................................... 102
Oil, engine .......................... 283, 288
OnStar ........................................ 129
Outside temperature ....................91
Overrun cut-off ........................... 164
P Panoramic view system ..............218
Parking ................................ 18, 167
Parking assist ......................37, 206
Parking brake ............................ 179
Parking lights ............................. 142
Particulate filter ........................... 168
Pedestrian detection ...................111
Performance .............................. 293
Performing work ........................239
Power button .............................. 162
Power outlets ............................... 93
Power seat adjustment ................48
Power windows ............................ 38