trailer VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2020 Owner's Guide

224Driving and operatingTrailer hitch
General information
The factory-fitted towing equipment is
folded up under the rear bumper
fascia.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment. Only use
towing equipment that has been
approved for your vehicle.
To avoid vehicle damage, the power
tailgate cannot be operated with the
radio remote control when a trailer is
electrically connected.
The bulb outage detection function for trailer brake light cannot detect a
partial bulb outage. E.g. in case of
four bulbs with a power of 5 W each,
the function only detects light outage
when only a single 5 W bulb remains
or none remain.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye.
If this is the case use the coupling ball
bar for towing.Driving characteristics and
towing tips
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the
coupling ball, is being used to reduce
snaking movements.
During trailer towing do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph. A maximum speed
of 60 mph is only appropriate if an
oscillation damper is used and the
permissible gross trailer weight does
not exceed the vehicle's kerb weight.
For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers, the use of an
oscillation damper is strongly
recommended.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 291.Trailer towing
Trailer loads The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is
the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In general, they are valid for gradients
up to 12%.
The permissible trailer load applies
up to the specified incline and at sea
level. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross
train weight also decreases by 10%
for every 1000 m of altitude. The
gross train weight does not have to be reduced when driving on roads with
slight inclines (less than 8%, e.g.
motorways).

Driving and operating225The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 279.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load of:
● 60 kg (Grand Sport with all engines except B20DTH /
B20NFT / D20DTR)
● 75 kg (Sports Tourer, Country Tourer with all engines except
B20DTH / B20NFT / D20DTR)
● 90 kg (All bodystyles with engines B20DTH / B20NFT /
D20DTR)
is specified on the towing equipment
identification plate and in the vehicle
documents. Always aim for the
maximum load, especially in the case
of heavy trailers. The vertical coupling load should never fall below 25 kg.Rear axle load
When the trailer is coupled and the
towing vehicle fully loaded, the
permissible rear axle load (see
identification plate or vehicle
documents) may be exceeded by 80 kg
(engines B20NFT / B20DTH /
D20DTR: 90 kg), the gross vehicle
weight rating must not be exceeded.
If the permissible rear axle load is
exceeded, a maximum speed of
60 mph applies.
Towing equipmentCaution
The folding coupling ball bar
cannot be removed from the
vehicle. When driving without a
trailer, fold in the coupling ball bar.
9 Warning
Make sure that no one is in the
pivot zone of the coupling ball bar. Risk of body injury.
When releasing the stowed
coupling ball bar, make sure to
stand left of the grip.
Release stowed coupling ball bar
Pull the grip located left to the number
plate under the rear bumper fascia at an angle of approx. 45° to the ground.

226Driving and operating
A buzzing tone sounds as a warning
when the release handle is pulled out and the ball neck is disengaged.
Take the released coupling ball bar
and raise it up until it engages.
Ensure the coupling ball bar is
correctly engaged and the released
handle is guided back to its hidden
initial position, otherwise the buzzing
tone will not stop.
Stow / hide coupling ball bar
Pull the grip located left of the number
plate under the rear bumper fascia at an angle of approx. 45° to the ground.
A buzzing tone sounds as a warning
when the release handle is pulled out and the ball neck is disengaged.
With the flat of the hand, swivel the
released coupling ball bar to the right
until it engages under the floor. Make sure that the release handle is back inits hidden initial position, otherwise
the buzzing tone will not stop.
9 Warning
Towing a trailer is permitted only
when the coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bar
does not engage correctly or if the

Driving and operating227release handle is impossible to
guide to its hidden initial position in
the housing or if the buzzing tone
sounds after engaging the
coupling ball bar, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Eye for break-away stopping cable
Attach break-away stopping cable to
eye.
Trailer stability assist
If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced and the vehicle/trailer combination isselectively braked until the snakingceases. While the system is working
keep steering wheel as still as
possible.
Trailer stability assistant is a function
of the Electronic Stability Control
3 174.

Vehicle care249No.Circuit1–2–3ABS4–5–6Tailgate7Rear fog light / Front fog lights8Memory module9Heated windscreen10Seat lumbar11DC / DC battery12Heated rear window13Heated mirror14–15–16Front wiper17Power seat, passengerNo.Circuit18Sunblind19Power seat, driver20–21Sunroof22Rear wiper / Airbag23Adaptive forward lighting24–25–26Transmission control module27Ignition / Instrument panel28–29Rear view camera / Air vent30Malfunction indicator light /
Trailer31–32Camera33Seat heat front34Seat heat rearNo.Circuit35Damping / All-wheel drive36Fuel system37–38–39–40Steering wheel lock41–42–43Heated steering wheel44Headlight range adjustment45–46Engine control module47–48DC/DC converter / Air vent / E-
Boost49Rear door control module50–51–

Vehicle care251Instrument panel fuse box
In left-hand drive vehicles, the fuse
box is behind a cover in the
instrument panel.
Disengage cover at the side and
remove.
In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse
box is located behind a cover in the
glovebox. Open the glovebox and
remove the cover.
No.Circuit1Left power window2Right power window3Body control module4Climate control fan5Body control module6Trailer provisions7Rear seat power folding8Body control module9Engine control module10Head-up display11NO x reduction / Pipe heater12NO
x reduction / Soot sensor13AdBlue module14Heated steering wheel15Transmission control module16Amplifier17Alarm

276Service and maintenanceService and
maintenanceGeneral information ...................276
Service information ..................276
Recommended fluids, lubricants
and parts .................................... 277
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 277General 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, North 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

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