2014 OPEL INSIGNIA washer fluid

In brief15
Windscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 84, Washer fluid 3 218.
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 86.

Instruments and controls85
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 3 114.
Vehicle personalisation 3 118.
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.

86Instruments and controlsRear 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 3 118.
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 care213Vehicle careGeneral Information...................213
Vehicle checks ........................... 214
Bulb replacement .......................222
Electrical system ........................232
Vehicle tools .............................. 239
Wheels and tyres .......................240
Jump starting ............................. 252
Towing ....................................... 254
Appearance care .......................257General 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.

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■ 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.

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General9Warning
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.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of windscreen
washer fluid which contains
antifreeze. For the correct mixing ratio refer to the washer fluid container.
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.

Vehicle care223
Bi-Halogen Headlight (1)
On left vehicle side pull filling pipe out
of the windscreen washer fluid
container.
1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and remove it.
2. Rotate the bulb holderanticlockwise to disengage.
Withdraw the bulb holder from the
reflector.
3. Disengage the bulb holder from the plug connector by bending
apart slightly the retaining lug.
4. Replace the bulb and connect with the plug.
5. Insert the bulb holder, engaging the two lugs into the reflector and
rotate clockwise to secure.
6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.

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Parking lights ............................. 129
Performance .............................. 271
Performing work ........................214
Pollen filter ................................. 146
Power button .............................. 149
Power outlets ............................... 88
Power seat adjustment .................50
Power windows ............................ 39
Preheating ................................. 104
Puncture ..................................... 247
Q
Quickheat ................................... 145
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 313
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 130
Rear cross traffic alert ................196
Rear floor storage cover ..............72
Rear fog light ............................. 106
Rear fog lights ........................... 129
Rear seats .................................... 54
Rear view camera ...................... 194
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 86
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 262, 266
Refuelling ................................... 205
Retained power off .....................151Reversing lights .........................129
Ride control systems ..................166
Roller blinds ................................. 42
Roof .............................................. 42
Roof load ...................................... 80
Roof rack ..................................... 79
S
Safety belts ................................... 54
Safety net .................................... 76
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 47
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................100
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Seat position ................................ 47
Selector lever ............................. 158
Service ............................... 147, 261
Service display ............................ 98
Service information ....................261
Side airbag system ......................59
Side blind spot alert ....................191
Sidelights .................................... 122
Side turn signal lights ................230
Smartphone controller ................116
Spare wheel ............................... 250
Speed limiter....................... 106, 172
Speedometer ............................... 96
Starting and operating ................149
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................151Steering...................................... 148
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 82
Steering wheel controls ...............82
Stop-start system........................ 153
Storage ......................................... 67
Storage compartments .................67
Sunroof ........................................ 42
Sunvisor lights ........................... 131
Sun visors .................................... 41
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 97
Tail lights ................................... 227
Three-point seat belt .................... 55
Tools .......................................... 239
Top-tether fastening eyes ............66
Tow bar....................................... 209
Towing ................................ 209, 254
Towing another vehicle .............256
Towing equipment .....................210
Towing the vehicle .....................254
Traction Control system ............. 166
Traction Control system off......... 104
Traffic sign assistant ...........107, 198
Trailer coupling ........................... 209
Trailer stability assist .................212
Trailer towing ............................. 210
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................157