towing VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2020 Owner's Guide

Vehicle care267points: pull out the cover at the
respective jacking point firstly.
4. Set the jack to the necessary height. Position it directly below
the jacking point in a manner that
prevents it from slipping.
Attach wheel wrench and with the
jack correctly aligned rotate wheel wrench until wheel is clear of the
ground.
5. Unscrew the wheel nuts. 6. Change the wheel.
7. Screw on the wheel nuts.
8. Lower the vehicle and remove jack.
9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it is located securely and
tighten each nut in a crosswise
sequence. Tightening torque is
140 Nm for all models except GSi.
GSi models have a tightening
torque of 190 Nm
10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover with the tyre valve before
installing.
Install wheel nut caps.
11. Install vehicle jacking point cover,
if removed before.
12. Stow and secure the replaced wheel, the vehicle tools 3 252 and
the adapter for the locking wheel
nuts 3 73.
13. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and the wheel nut
torque as soon as possible.
Stowing the replaced full size
wheel in the spare wheel well
Secure a damaged full size wheel facing upwards with the wing nut in
the spare wheel well after mounting
an extension bolt on the thread bolt.
The extension bolt is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 252. To secure the
wheel:

270Vehicle careTowingTowing the vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
edge of the cap. Release the cap by
levering it out carefully.
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.
Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 193, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
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

Vehicle care271limitations 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 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.
Iinsert cap with the outer flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.Towing another vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage. Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
edge of the cap. Release the cap by
levering it out carefully.
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.

272Vehicle careCaution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the upper flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this
has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiperand rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.

274Vehicle careAfter the underbody is washed, checkthe underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen / rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Air shutter Clean the shutter system in the front
bumper to maintain correct
functionality.
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.

Technical data279Technical dataVehicle identification..................279
Vehicle identification number ..279
Identification plate ...................279
Engine identification ................280
Vehicle data ............................... 281
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 281
Engine data ............................. 284
Performance ............................ 286
Vehicle dimensions .................289
Capacities ................................ 290
Tyre pressures ........................ 291
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 293Vehicle identification
Vehicle identificationnumber
The vehicle identification number is
visible through the windscreen.
The vehicle identification number
may be stamped on the identification plate and on the floor pan, under thefloor covering, visible under a cover,
or in the engine compartment on the
right body panel.
Identification plate
The identification label is located on
the front left or right door frame.

Technical data293Towing hitch installation dimensions
Grand Sport

307Child restraint systems ................64
Climate control ............................. 15
Clock............................................. 92
Collision damage repair ..............299
Control indicators........................ 104
Control of the vehicle .................151
Controls ........................................ 88
Convex shape .............................. 37
Coolant and antifreeze ...............277
Cruise control ....................109, 177
Cupholders .................................. 73
Curtain airbag system .................. 62
Curve lighting.............................. 132
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............132
Declaration of conformity ............295
DEF ............................................ 161
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................161
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......236
Door open .................................. 110
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver assistance systems ..........177
Driver Information Centre ...........110
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 224
Driving hints ................................ 151E
Electric adjustment ......................37
Electrical system......................... 247
Electric parking brake .........106, 170
Electric parking brake fault .........106
Electronic climate control system 142
Electronic driving programmes ..166
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control.......... 174
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........107
Electronic Stability Control off..... 107
Emergency call ........................... 126
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......229
Engine compartment fuse box ...248
Engine coolant ........................... 232
Engine coolant temperature ......107
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 102
Engine data ............................... 284
Engine exhaust .......................... 159
Engine identification ...................280
Engine oil ................... 231, 277, 281
Engine oil pressure ....................108
Entry lighting .............................. 137
Event data recorders ..................302
Exhaust filter ............................... 159
Exit lighting ................................ 137
Exterior care .............................. 272
Exterior light ............................... 109Exterior lighting ....................12, 128
Exterior mirrors ............................. 37
F
Fault ........................................... 167
First aid kit ................................... 84
Fixed air vents ........................... 149
Floor mats................................... 275
Folding mirrors ............................. 38
Following distance ......................107
Following distance indication ......192
Forward collision alert................. 189
Front airbag system .....................61
Front fog lights ...........109, 134, 239
Front pedestrian protection ........196
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 74
Fuel............................................. 220
Fuel for diesel engines ..............221
Fuel for petrol engines ...............220
Fuel gauge ................................. 102
Funnel......................................... 222
Fuses ......................................... 247
G Gauges ....................................... 100
Gear selection ........................... 164
Gear shifting ............................... 107
General information ...................224
Glovebox ..................................... 73

309Performing work ........................230
Power button .............................. 152
Power outlets ............................... 93
Power seat adjustment ................50
Power windows ............................ 40
Preheating ................................. 108
Puncture ..................................... 264
Q Quickheat ................................... 148
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 305
Radio remote control ...................21
REACH ....................................... 299
Reading lights ............................ 136
Rear cross traffic alert ................212
Rear floor storage cover ..............80
Rear fog light .............109, 134, 241
Rear seats .................................... 55
Rear storage ................................. 78
Rear view camera ...................... 210
Rear window wiper and washer ..91
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 277, 281
Refuelling ................................... 222 Registered trademarks ...............301
Retained power off .....................154
Reversing lights .........................135
Ride control systems ..................173Roof.............................................. 43
Roof load ...................................... 85
Roof rack ..................................... 85
S
Safety belts ................................... 56
Safety net .................................... 81
Seat adjustment ............................. 6 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................104
Seat belts ..................................... 56
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................54
Seat heating, rear .....................55
Seat position ................................ 47
Selective catalytic reduction .......161
Selector lever.............................. 164
Service ............................... 149, 276
Service display .......................... 103
Service information ....................276
Side airbag system ......................62
Side blind spot alert ....................205
Sidelights .................................... 128
Side turn lights ........................... 246
Software acknowledgement .......299
Software update ......................... 301
Spare wheel ............................... 264
Speed limiter....................... 110, 179 Speedometer ............................. 100
Starting and operating ................151Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................154
Steering ...................................... 151
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 88
Steering wheel controls ...............88
Stop-start system........................ 156
Storage ......................................... 73
Storage compartments .................73
Sunglasses storage .....................74
Sunroof ........................................ 43
Sunvisor lights ........................... 137
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 102
Tail lights ................................... 241
Three-point seat belt .................... 57
Tools .......................................... 252
Tow bar....................................... 224 Towing ................................ 224, 270
Towing another vehicle .............271
Towing equipment .....................225
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 293
Towing the vehicle .....................270
Traction Control system ............. 173
Traction Control system off......... 107
Traffic sign assistant ...........110, 213
Trailer coupling ........................... 224

310Trailer stability assist .................227
Trailer towing ............................. 224
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................164
Tread depth ............................... 257
Trip odometer ............................ 101
Turn lights .......................... 104, 134
Tyre chains ................................ 259
Tyre designations ......................254
Tyre pressure ............................ 254
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 108, 255
Tyre pressures ........................... 291
Tyre repair kit ............................. 259
U
Upholstery .................................. 274
Uplevel display ........................... 110
USB port ....................................... 93
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 116
Vehicle battery ........................... 234
Vehicle checks............................ 230
Vehicle data ................................ 281
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 302
Vehicle detected ahead ..............110
Vehicle dimensions .................... 289
Vehicle identification number ....279Vehicle jack ................................ 252
Vehicle messages .....................121
Vehicle personalisation .............122
Vehicle security ............................ 34
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 229
Vehicle tools ............................... 252
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Ventilating ..................................... 54
W
Warning chimes .........................121
Warning lights ............................. 100
Warning triangle .......................... 83
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 233
Wheel changing .........................264
Wheel covers ............................. 258
Wheels and tyres .......................253
Windows ....................................... 40
Windscreen................................... 40
Windscreen wiper and washer ....89
Winter tyres ............................... 253
Wiper blade replacement ..........236