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Ignition on power mode: press and
hold Engine Start/Stop button for
6 seconds without operating clutch or brake pedal. The green LED in the
button illuminates, diesel engine is
preheating. Control indicators light up
and the most electrical functions are
operable.
Engine start: operate clutch pedal
(manual transmission) or brake pedal (automatic transmission) and press
Engine Start/Stop button once more.
Release button after starting
procedure begins.
Ignition off: press Engine Start/Stop
button briefly in each mode or when
engine is running. Some functions
remain active until driver's door is
opened, if ignition was on before.
Steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock activates
automatically when:
■ the vehicle is stationary and
■ the ignition has been switched off and
■ the driver's door is opened.To release steering wheel lock, open
and close driver's door and switch on accessory mode or start the engine
directly.9 Warning
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the vehicle must not be towed,
tow-started or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.
Emergency operation on
vehicles with electronic key
system
If either the electronic key fails or the
battery of the electronic key is weak,
the Driver Information Centre may
display No Remote Detected or
Replace Battery in Remote Key when
you try to start the vehicle.Open the centre console storage area by lifting up the armrest. Place the
electronic key in the transmitter
pocket. Depress the clutch pedal
(manual transmission) or the brake
pedal (automatic transmission) and
press the Engine Start/Stop button.
To switch off the engine, press the Engine Start/Stop button again.
Remove the electronic key from the
transmitter pocket.
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Replace the
electronic key battery as soon as
possible 3 22.
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For unlocking or locking the doors see
fault in radio remote control unit or
electronic key system 3 23.
Retained power off
The following electronic systems can
work until the driver's door is opened
or for 10 minutes after the ignition is
switched off:
■ Power windows
■ Sunroof
■ Power outlets
Power to the Infotainment system will continue to operate for 30 minutes
when ignition is off, regardless of
whether any door will be opened.Starting the engine
Vehicles with ignition switch
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever
to P or N.
Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Diesel engine: turn the key to position 2 for preheating until control
indicator ! extinguishes.
Turn key briefly to position 3 and
release: an automatic procedure operates the starter with a short delay
until the engine is running, see
Automatic Starter Control.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn key back to position 0.
During an Autostop, the engine can
be started by depressing the clutch
pedal 3 153.
Vehicles with power button
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
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Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever
to P or N.
Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Press and release Engine Start/Stop
button: an automatic procedure
operates the starter with a short delay
until the engine is running, see
Automatic Starter Control.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, press Engine Start/Stop
button once more.
During an Autostop, the engine can
be started by depressing the clutch
pedal 3 153.Starting the vehicle at low
temperatures
Starting the engine without additional
heaters is possible down to -25 °С for diesel engines and -30 °C for petrol
engines. Required is an engine oil
with the correct viscosity, the correct
fuel, performed services and a
sufficiently charged vehicle battery.
With temperatures below -30 °C the
automatic transmission requires a
warming phase of approx. 5 minutes.
The selector lever must be in position
P .
Automatic Starter Control
This function controls the engine
starting procedure. The driver does
not have to hold the key in position 3
or to hold Engine Start/Stop button
pressed. Once applied, the system
will go on starting automatically until
the engine is running. Because of the checking procedure, the engine startsrunning after a short delay.Possible reasons for a non-startingengine:
■ Clutch pedal not operated (manual transmission)
■ Brake pedal not operated or selector lever not in P or N
(automatic transmission)
■ Timeout occurred
Turbo engine warm-up Upon start-up, engine available
torque may be limited for a short time, especially when the engine
temperature is cold. The limitation is
to allow the lubrication system to fully
protect the engine.
Overrun cut-off The fuel supply is automatically cut off
during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle
is driven with a gear engaged but accelerator is released.
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Parking
Apply the parking brake and engage P .
The ignition key can only be removed
when the selector lever is in position
P .
Manual mode
Selector lever
Move selector lever out of position D
towards the left to select manual
mode.
Tap selector leverforwards=shift to a higher gearbackwards=shift to a lower gear.
The selected gear is indicated in the
instrument cluster.
Steering wheel paddles
Move selector lever out of position D
towards the left to select manual
mode.
Pull steering wheel paddles to select
gears manually
right
paddle <=pull briefly to shift
one gear upleft
paddle ]=pull briefly to shift one
gear down, multiple
pulls allows gears to
be skipped.
The selected gear is indicated in the instrument cluster.
Temporary manual mode in drive
mode D
Manual paddle shifting is also
possible in automatic mode D. Upon
completion of manual shifting
operation, transmission changes to
automatic mode D after a defined
time.
To interrupt manual mode: ■ press < paddle for 1 second, or
■ move selector lever towards the left
to manual mode and back to
position D.
If the vehicle is at a standstill and
engine is idling, the transmission will remain in temporary manual mode. It
changes to automatic mode when
accelerator pedal is operated for a
defined time and no paddle shifting at
the steering wheel is performed.
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GeneralIf a higher gear is selected when
vehicle speed is too low, or a lower
gear when vehicle speed is too high,
the shift is not executed. This can
cause a message in the Driver
Information Centre.
In manual mode no automatic shifting
to a higher gear takes place at high
engine revolutions.
Electronic driving
programmes ■ Following a cold start, the operating
temperature programme increases engine speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
■ The automatic neutral shift function
automatically shifts to idling when
the vehicle is stopped with a
forward gear engaged and the
brake pedal is pressed.
■ When SPORT mode is engaged, the vehicle shifts at higher engine
speeds (unless cruise control is
on). SPORT mode 3 168.■ Special programmes automatically
adapt the shifting points when
driving up inclines or down hills.
■ When starting off in snowy or icy conditions or on other slippery
surfaces, the electronic
transmission control selects a
higher gear automatically.
Kickdown If the accelerator pedal is pressed
down completely in automatic mode, the transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on engine speed.
Overheat protection
In the event of transmission-
overheating due to high outside
temperatures or sporty driving style,
the torque and the maximum speed of the engine can be temporarily
reduced.
Fault In the event of a fault a vehicle
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre. Vehicle
messages 3 116.The transmission no longer shifts
automatically. Continued travel is
possible with manual shifting.
Only the highest gear is available.
Depending on the fault, 2nd gear may also be available in manual mode.
Shift only when vehicle is stationary.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Interruption of power
supply
In the event of an interruption of
power supply, the selector lever
cannot be moved out of the P
position. The ignition key cannot be
removed from the ignition switch.
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
start the vehicle using jump leads
3 252.
If the vehicle battery is not the cause
of the fault, release the selector lever
and remove the ignition key from the
ignition switch.
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Release selector lever1. Apply parking brake.
2. Release selector lever trim from centre console at rear, fold
upwards and rotate to the left.
3. Take the special tool from the inside of the glovebox cover.
4. Insert it into the opening as far as it will go and move the selector
lever out of P or N. If P or N is
engaged again, the selector lever
will be locked in position again.
Have the cause of the power
supply interruption remedied by a
workshop.
5. Mount the selector lever trim on the centre console and refit.
Remove ignition key from
ignition switch
1. Take the special tool from the inside of the glovebox cover.
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2. Insert the special tool into theopening below the ignition switch
as far as it will go and swivel it
slightly.
3. Turn special tool to the front and remove key from the ignition
switch. Several attempts may be
required to successfully remove
the key.
Manual transmission
To engage reverse, with the vehicle
stationary press the release button on the selector lever and engage the
gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Do not grind the clutch unnecessarily. When operating, depress the clutchpedal completely. Do not use the
pedal as a foot rest.
Caution
It is not advisable to drive with the hand resting on the selector lever.
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ACME adapter: Belgium, Germany,
Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland
Bayonet adapter: Netherlands,
Norway, Spain, United Kingdom
EURO adapter: Spain
DISH (Italy) adapter: Bosnia-
Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Denmark,
Estonia, France, Greece, Italy,
Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania,
Macedonia, Austria, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Sweden,
Switzerland, Serbia, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Czech Republic, Turkey,
Ukraine, Hungary
Fuel filler cap
Only use genuine fuel filler caps. Diesel-engined and Ethanol-engined
vehicles have special fuel filler caps.
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions
The fuel consumption (combined) of the model Opel Insignia is within a range of 11.3 to 4.3 l/100 km.
The CO 2 emission (combined) is
within a range of 265 to 115 g/km.
For the values specific for your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of
Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.