2014.5 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA washer fluid

14In brief
Windscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 87, Washer fluid 3 221.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper
switch=continuous
operationlower switch=intermittent
operationmiddle posi‐
tion=offRear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes for a few
strokes.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 89.

88Instruments and controls
Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:
low
sensi‐
tivity=turn adjuster wheel
downwardshigh
sensi‐
tivity=turn adjuster wheel
upwards
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Rain sensor function can be activated or deactivated in the Vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 117.
Vehicle personalisation 3 121.
Windscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
If the headlights are on, washer fluid is also sprayed onto the headlights,
provided that the lever is pulled
sufficiently long. Afterwards the
headlight washer system is
inoperable for 5 wash cycles or until
engine or headlights have been
switched off and on again.

Instruments and controls89Rear window wiper/washer
Push the rocker switch to activate therear window wiper:
upper posi‐
tion=continuous
operationlower posi‐
tion=intermittent
operationmiddle posi‐
tion=off
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 121.
The rear window washer system is
deactivated when the fluid level is
low.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.

Vehicle care215Vehicle careGeneral Information...................215
Vehicle checks ........................... 216
Bulb replacement .......................225
Electrical system ........................235
Vehicle tools .............................. 241
Wheels and tyres .......................242
Jump starting ............................. 255
Towing ....................................... 257
Appearance care .......................260General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend to use genuine parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the
electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve rubber seals.
■ Fill up fuel tank completely.
■ Change engine oil.
■ Drain washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check coolant antifreeze and corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
■ Park vehicle in dry, well ventilated place. Engage first or reverse gear
or set selector lever to P. Prevent
the vehicle from rolling.
■ Do not apply parking brake.

216Vehicle care
■ Open bonnet, close all doors andlock the vehicle.
■ Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems are not functional, e.g. anti-theft alarm
system.
Putting back into operation When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
■ Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery.
Activate the electronics of the
power windows.
■ Check tyre pressure.
■ Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the engine oil level.
■ Check the coolant level.
■ Fit the number plate if necessary.
End-of-life vehicle
recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on ourwebsite, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.
Gas vehicles must be recycled by a
service centre authorised for gas
vehicles.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.

Vehicle care221Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of windscreen
washer fluid which contains
antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Brakes
In the event of minimum thickness ofthe brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and the MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 265.
Vehicle battery Vehicles without stop-start system
will be equipped with a lead acid
battery. Vehicles with stop-start
system will be equipped with an AGM
battery which is not a lead acid
battery.

Vehicle care225Bulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and switch off
the relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do
not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
Bulb check
After a bulb replacement switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.Halogen headlights
Bi-Halogen Headlight (1) with one
bulb for low and high beam.
Sidelight/Daytime running light (2) .
Front turn signal light (3)
Bi-Halogen Headlight (1)
On left vehicle side pull filling pipe out
of the windscreen washer fluid
container.

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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