stop start VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2019 Owner's Guide

258Vehicle care
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 3 300.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is located in the
engine compartment.
There are connecting points for jump
starting. 3 291
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 3 142.
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.
Ensure that the battery is always replaced by the same type of battery.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle battery replaced by a
workshop.

Vehicle care259Stop-start system 3 180.
Charging the vehicle battery9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed
14.6 volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the vehicle
battery might be damaged.
Jump starting 3 291.
Warning label
Meaning of symbols: ● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
● See the Owner's Manual for further information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Diesel fuel system bleeding If the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of 40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than five seconds. If the
engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.Wiper blade replacement
Windscreen
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position. Lift retaining clip to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.

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1. Stick the extension bolt onto thethread bolt.
2. Store the damaged wheel outside
up in the spare wheel well and
secure it by turning the wing nut
clockwise on the extension bolt.
9 Warning
Storing a jack, a wheel or other
equipment in the load
compartment could cause injury if they are not fixed properly. During
a sudden stop or a collision, looseequipment could strike someone.
Store wheel, jack and tools always
in the original storage location and secure them by fixing.
Spare wheel with directional tyre
Fit directional tyres such that they rollin the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
● Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed
or repaired as soon as possible
and fit it instead of the spare
wheel.
● Drive particularly carefully on wet
and snow-covered road
surfaces.
Jump starting
Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the vehicle battery
to naked flames or sparks.

Service and maintenance299Service and
maintenanceGeneral information ...................299
Service information ..................299
Recommended fluids, lubricants and parts .................................... 300
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 300General information
Service information In order to ensure economical and
safe vehicle operation and to
maintain the value of your vehicle, it
is of vital importance that all
maintenance work is carried out at the proper intervals as specified.
The detailed, up-to-date service
schedule for your vehicle is available
at the workshop.
Service display 3 103.
European service intervals Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 20,000 miles or after
one year, whichever occurs first. Additional engine oil and filter change
is indicated by the engine oil life
system, when required earlier than
maintenance.
A shorter service interval can be valid for severe driving behaviour, e.g. for
taxis and police vehicles.
The European service intervals are
valid for the following countries:Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-
Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Greenland, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta,
Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,
San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Service display 3 103.
International service intervals
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 10,000 miles or after
1 year , whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated in the service
display.
Severe operating conditions exist if
one or more of the following
circumstances occur frequently: Cold starting, stop and go operation, trailer
operation, mountain driving, driving
on poor and sandy road surfaces,
increased air pollution, presence of
airborne sand and high dust content,

340Speech recognition.....................157
Speed limiter....................... 110, 202
Speedometer ............................. 100
Starting and operating ................176
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................178
Steering ...................................... 176
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 87
Steering wheel controls .......87, 144
Stop-start system........................ 180
Storage ......................................... 72
Storage compartments .................72
Sunglasses storage .....................73
Sunroof ........................................ 42
Sunvisor lights ........................... 141
Sun visors .................................... 42
Symbols ......................................... 4
System settings .......................... 148
T
Tachometer ............................... 102
Tail lights ................................... 264
Three-point seat belt .................... 56
Tools .......................................... 275
Tow bar....................................... 248
Towing ................................ 248, 293
Towing another vehicle .............294
Towing equipment .....................250
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 322Towing the vehicle .....................293
Traction Control system ............. 196
Traction Control system off......... 108
Traffic programme ......................152
Traffic sign assistant ...........110, 238
Trailer coupling ........................... 248
Trailer stability assist .................251
Trailer towing ............................. 249
Transmission ............................... 16
Tread depth ............................... 281
Trip odometer ............................ 101
Turn lights .......................... 104, 138
Tyre chains ................................ 282
Tyre designations ......................277
Tyre pressure ............................ 277
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 108, 278
Tyre pressures ........................... 317
Tyre repair kit ............................. 282
U
Upholstery .................................. 297
Uplevel display ........................... 111
Usage ......................................... 159
USB port ............................... 92, 152
User profiles ............................... 151
Using smartphone applications ..162
Using this manual ..........................3V
Valet mode ................................. 117
Vehicle battery ........................... 258
Vehicle checks............................ 254
Vehicle data ................................ 304
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 331
Vehicle detected ahead ..............110
Vehicle dimensions .................... 315
Vehicle Identification Number ....302
Vehicle jack ................................ 275
Vehicle messages .....................122
Vehicle personalisation .............123
Vehicle security ............................ 33
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 253
Vehicle tools ............................... 275
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 312
Ventilating ..................................... 53
Voice pass-thru application 157, 159
Voice prompts............................. 159
Voice recognition ........................157
W
Warning chimes .........................122
Warning lights ............................. 100
Warning triangle .......................... 82
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 257