2014.5 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA steering

214Driving and operating
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
release 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 is
selectively braked until the snaking
ceases. While system is working keep
steering wheel as still as possible.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) is a
function of the Electronic Stability
Control 3 169.

220Vehicle care
On another version the filling line
mark is inside the filler opening. To
check open the cap.
Additional cooling circuit for Turbo
engine
Coolant container is fixed at the air
cleaner housing.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
filling line mark. Top up if the level is
low.
General9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Power steering fluid
Caution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause steering
system damage and cause it to not work properly. Do not allow
contaminates to contact the fluid
side of the reservoir cap/dipstick or
from entering the reservoir.
Power steering fluid level normally
does not have to be checked. If an
unusual noise sounds during steering or the power steering reacts
conspicuous seek the assistance of a
workshop.

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No.Circuit1Transmission control module2Engine control module3–4–5Ignition, Transmission control
module, Engine control module6Windscreen wiper7–8Fuel injection, ignition system9Fuel injection, ignition system10Engine control module11Lambda probe12Starter13Sensor throttle heating14Lighting15Rear window wiperNo.Circuit16Vacuum pump, mass air flow
meter, water in fuel sensor, DC
transformer17–18Adaptive forward lighting19Adaptive forward lighting20Fuel pump21Rear power windows22ABS23Variable effort steering24Front power windows25Power outlets26ABS27Electric parking brake28Heated rear window29Left power seat30Right power seatNo.Circuit31Air conditioning system32Body control module33Heated front seats34Sunroof35Infotainment system36–37Right high beam38Left high beam39–40–41Vacuum pump42Radiator fan43Vehicle battery, DC transformer (only on vehicles with stop-start
system)44Headlamp washer system45Radiator fan

240Vehicle careLoad compartment fuse
box
The fuse box is on the left side of the
load compartment behind a cover.
Remove the cover.
No.Circuit1Central locking system, Power
tailgate2Trailer module3–4–5Trailer socket6Steering wheel heating7–8Trailer socket9Sunroof10Central locking system, tailgate11–12–13–14–15Power tailgate lock16Air conditioning system

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To assemble first adjust the wheel
cap in order that the positioning leg
fits into the recess.
Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
5-door Hatchback, 4-door Saloon,
Sports Tourer
Tyre chains are only permitted on
tyres of size 205/60 R 16,
215/60 R 16, 225/55 R 17,
225/45 R 18, 225/50 R 17 and
235/45 R 18.
Country Tourer
Tyre chains are only permitted on
tyres of size 235/45 R 18.
Temporary spare wheel
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit
Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
is at tyre's side wall cannot be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear, reverse gear or P.
The tyre repair kit is in a compartment
under the floor cover in the load
compartment.

258Vehicle care
VXR: insert screwdriver in the slot at
the upper bend of the cap. Release
the cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards. To prevent
damage it is recommended to place a cloth between the screwdriver and
the frame.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 241.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.
Transmission in neutral.
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
limitations 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 Front-wheel drive: The vehicle
must be towed facing forwards, not
faster than 50 mph nor further than
60 miles . In all other cases and when
the transmission is defective, the front
axle must be raised off the ground.

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GGauges ......................................... 99
Gear shifting ............................... 106
General information ...................211
Glovebox ..................................... 69
H
Halogen headlights ....................225
Hand brake ......................... 165, 166
Hazard warning flashers ............131
Headlight flash ........................... 127
Headlight range adjustment ......127
Headlights................................... 125
Headlights when driving abroad 128
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 44
Heated mirrors ............................. 37
Heated rear window ..................... 41
Heated steering wheel .................86
Heating ........................................ 52
High beam ......................... 108, 126
High beam assist ................109, 126
Hill start assist ........................... 168
Horn ....................................... 13, 86
I
Identification plate .....................267
Ignition switch positions .............152
Immobiliser .......................... 35, 108
Indicators ...................................... 99Information displays.................... 110
Instrument cluster ........................94
Instrument panel fuse box .........238
Instrument panel illumination .....234
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 133
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........170
Interior care ............................... 262
Interior lighting ............................ 133
Interior lights ...................... 133, 234
Interior mirrors .............................. 38
Interruption of power supply ......163
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....68
J Jump starting ............................. 255
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane change alert .......................195
Lane departure warning .....106, 203
Lashing eyes ............................... 76
Lighting features .........................134
Light switch ................................ 125Load compartment ................28, 71
Load compartment cover .............73
Load compartment fuse box ......240
Loading information .....................83
Low fuel ..................................... 108
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........105
Manual anti-dazzle ......................38
Manual mode ............................. 161
Manual transmission .................. 164
Memorised settings ......................22
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................132
N New vehicle running-in ..............152
Number plate light .....................233
O
Object detection systems ...........189
Odometer ..................................... 99
Oil, engine .......................... 265, 269
Operate pedal ............................. 105
Outside temperature ....................89
Overrun cut-off ........................... 155
P Parking ................................ 18, 158
Parking assist ...................... 37, 189

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Parking brake ............................ 166
Parking lights ............................. 132
Performance .............................. 274
Performing work ........................216
Pollen filter ................................. 149
Power button .............................. 152
Power outlets ............................... 91
Power seat adjustment .................49
Power steering fluid ....................220
Power windows ............................ 39
Preheating ................................. 107
Puncture ..................................... 250
Q Quickheat ................................... 148
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 312
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 133
Rear cross traffic alert ................198
Rear floor storage cover ..............75
Rear fog light ............................. 109
Rear fog lights ........................... 132
Rear seats .................................... 53
Rear view camera ...................... 196
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 89 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 265, 269Refuelling ................................... 207
Retained power off .....................154
Reversing lights .........................132
Ride control systems ..................168
Roller blinds ................................. 41
Roof .............................................. 41
Roof load ...................................... 83
Roof rack ..................................... 82
S Safety belts ................................... 53
Safety net .................................... 78
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 46
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................103
Seat belts ..................................... 53
Seat position ................................ 46
Selector lever ............................. 160
Service ............................... 150, 264
Service display .......................... 101
Service information ....................264
Side airbag system ......................61
Side blind spot alert ....................193
Sidelights .................................... 125
Side turn signal lights ................233
Smartphone controller ................119
Spare wheel ............................... 253
Speed limiter....................... 109, 174
Speedometer ............................... 99
Starting and operating ................152Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................154
Steering ...................................... 151
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 85
Steering wheel controls ...............85
Stop-start system........................ 156
Storage ......................................... 69
Storage compartments .................69
Sunroof ........................................ 41
Sunvisor lights ........................... 134
Sun visors .................................... 41
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ............................... 100
Tail lights ................................... 230
Three-point seat belt .................... 54
Tools .......................................... 241
Top-tether fastening eyes ............68
Tow bar....................................... 211
Towing ................................ 211, 257
Towing another vehicle .............259
Towing equipment .....................212
Towing the vehicle .....................257
Traction Control system ............. 168
Traction Control system off......... 107
Traffic sign assistant ...........110, 200
Trailer coupling ........................... 211
Trailer stability assist .................214
Trailer towing ............................. 212