VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2018 Manual PDF

Seats, restraints69Pedestrian protection
system
Active bonnet
Pedestrian protection system can help to reduce the injury of
pedestrians in case of a front
collision.
When the sensors in the front bumper
detect a certain impact within the
speed range of 15 mph to 31 mph, the
rear part of the bonnet will be lifted to
reduce pedestrians head injuries.
In addition the front bumper is
designed to reduce leg injuries of
pedestrians.
The active bonnet can be triggered
only once and remains in the raised
position. A message is displayed in
the Driver Information Centre.
Seek the assistance of a workshop as soon as possible, thereby adapting
the driving style, to have the
actuators, hinges and bonnet
replaced.9 Warning
Do not drive with the bonnet
raised.
9 Warning
After any frontal accident the front
bumper may appear to be intact,
however, the sensors may be
damaged. Consult a workshop to
verify proper functionality of the
sensors.
The system may not trigger under the following conditions:
● The impact is out of sensor range.
● The sensors are damaged or blocked by accessory parts.
● The bonnet is blocked by snow or
ice.
● The vehicle speed is not within the range.
● The object is too small.
Manually bonnet lowering9 Warning
After the system has triggered, the
hinges of the bonnet are hot. Do
not touch.
To manually lower the triggered
bonnet for driving to the next
workshop:
1. Pull the bonnet release lever.
2. Push the safety catch to left vehicle side.
3. Open the bonnet approx. 20 cm and lower it slowly without
engaging.
4. Push down bonnet with both hands at rear corners in small
steps alternating between right
and left side.
9 Warning
Be sure to keep away from the
edge of the bonnet to prevent
injuries.

70Seats, restraints5.Check that the bonnet is engaged
at the rear.
6. Close bonnet at the front and check that it is engaged 3 239.

Storage71StorageStorage compartments................71
Glovebox ................................... 71
Cupholders ................................ 71
Front storage ............................. 72
Sunglasses storage ...................72
Armrest storage .........................72
Centre console storage .............72
Load compartment .......................73
Load compartment cover ...........76
Rear floor storage cover ............78
Rear storage .............................. 78
Lashing eyes ............................. 79
Cargo management system ......79
Safety net .................................. 79
Warning triangle ........................82
First aid kit ................................. 82
Roof rack system .........................83
Roof rack ................................... 83
Loading information .....................84Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown
around in the event of hard
braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Glovebox
The glovebox should be closed whilst driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console behind a cover. Open the
cover.

72Storage
Additional cupholders are located in
the rear armrest. Fold down armrest.
Front storage
A storage box is located in the centre
console. Push cover to the front.
Sunglasses storage
Fold down and open.
Do not use for storing heavy objects.
Armrest storage
Storage in the front armrest
Push button to fold up the armrest.
Centre console storage The storage container can be used to
store small items.
Depending on the version, the
storage compartment is located
under a cover.

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Press cover at the rear to open.
Load compartment
Depending on the equipment, the
rear seat backrest is divided into two or three parts. All parts can be folded
down.
Before folding rear seat backrests,
execute the following if necessary:
● Remove the load compartment cover 3 76.
● Press and hold the catch to push
the head restraints down 3 43.
● Remove the rear head restraints to have the backrests fully rest on
the seat cushions 3 43.Load compartment extension
(two-part rear seat backrest)
● Pull the release lever on one or both outer sides and fold down
the backrests onto the seat
cushion.
● To fold up, raise the backrests and guide them into an upright
position until they engage
audibly. Make sure that the belts
are positioned correctly and stay
clear of the folding area.

74Storage
The backrests are properly
engaged when the red mark near the release lever is no longer
visible.
9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a
collision.
The seat belt of the centre seat could
be blocked when the backrest is
folded up too quickly. To unlock the
retractor, push in the seat belt or pull
it out by approx. 20 mm then release.
Load compartment extension
(three-part rear seat backrest)
● Fold up the rear armrest.● Pull the loop and fold down the backrest of the centre seat.
● Pull the release lever on one or both outer sides and fold down
the backrests onto the seat
cushion.
9 Warning
Take care when folding down the
right outer seat backrest if the
centre seat backrest is already
folded down. Risk of injury due to
bolt protruding from the inner sideof the backrest.

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● Pull the release lever on one orboth outer sides and fold down
the backrests onto the seat
cushion.
9 Warning
Take care when folding down the
right outer seat backrest if the
centre seat backrest is already
folded down. Risk of injury due to bolt protruding from the inner sideof the backrest.
● Alternatively fold seat backrests from the load compartment: pullswitch on left or right sidewall of
the load compartment to fold the
corresponding part of the rear
seat backrest.
9 Warning
Take care when operating the rear
backrests from the load
compartment. The backrest is
folded with considerable force.
Risk of injury, particularly to
children.
Ensure that nothing is attached to
the rear seats or located on the
seat cushion.
● To fold up, raise the backrests and guide them into an upright
position until they engage
audibly. Make sure that the belts
are positioned correctly and stay
clear of the folding area.
The backrests are properly
engaged when the red mark near the release lever is no longer
visible.

76Storage9Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a
collision.
The seat belt of the centre seat could
be blocked when the backrest is
folded up too quickly. To unlock the
retractor, push in the seat belt or pull
it out by approx. 20 mm then release.
Load compartment cover
Do not place any objects on the cover.
Grand Sport
Removing cover
Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.
Lift cover at the rear and at the front.
Remove the cover.
Fitting cover
Engage cover in side guides and fold
downwards. Attach the retaining
straps to the tailgate.
Sports Tourer, Country Tourer
Closing roller blind
Pull the roller blind using the handle
towards the rear and upwards until it
engages in the sideward retainers.

Storage77Opening roller blind
Pull the roller blind handle to the rear
and downwards. It rolls up
automatically.
Opening roller blind in load position
Press the roller blind handle.
The rear of the roller blind is guided
upwards automatically.
Removing roller blind
Open the roller blind.
Pull the release lever on the right side
up an hold it. Lift the roller blind first
on the right side and remove from retrainers.
Installing roller blind
Insert the left side of the roller blind in
recess, then pull release lever up.
Hold and insert the right side of the roller blind in recess and engage.

78StorageRear floor storage coverGrand Sport
The rear floor cover can be removed.
Raise cover at the loop and remove.
Sports Tourer, Country Tourer
The rear floor cover can be removed. Raise cover at the loop and remove.
Pull the handle and fold the rear part
of the cover forward.
Set up the folded cover upright behind the rear seat backrests.
Rear storage
Storage box
A storage box is located in the load
compartment. Remove the cover to
gain access to the storage box.