2014 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA warning

244Vehicle care
Always use fine mesh chains that addno 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.
1. Take the tyre repair kit from the compartment.
2. Remove the compressor.

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Notice
The driving characteristics of the
repaired tyre is severely affected,
therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least 30
minutes.
The built-in safety valve opens at a
pressure of 7 bar.
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.
Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be used from approx. -30 °C.
The adapters supplied can be used
to pump up other items e.g.
footballs, air mattresses, inflatable
dinghies etc. They are located on the
underside of the compressor. To
remove, screw on compressor air hose and withdraw adapter.Wheel changing
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel 3 244.
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm and
non-skid surface. The front wheels
must be in the straight-ahead
position.
■ Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or
P .
■ Remove the spare wheel 3 249.
■ Never change more than one wheel
at once.
■ Use the jack only to change wheels
in case of puncture, not for
seasonal winter or summer tyre
change.
■ If the ground on which the vehicle is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be placed
under the jack.
■ No people or animals may be in the
vehicle when it is jacked-up.■ Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
■ Do not start the vehicle when it is raised on the jack.
■ Clean wheel nuts and thread with a
clean cloth before mounting the
wheel.9 Warning
Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel
nut and wheel nut cone.
1. Disengage wheel nut caps with a screwdriver and remove. Pull off

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■Store the tool box and the damaged
wheel outside up in the spare wheel well and secure it by turning the
wing nut clockwise on the bolt.
The floor cover can be placed on the
projecting wheel.
To fit the spare wheel in the well after
renewing the defective wheel use the
short thread bolt again. Exchange the bolt in the same way.
9 Warning
Storing a jack, a wheel or other
equipment in the load
compartment could cause injury if they are not fixed properly. During a sudden stop or a collision, looseequipment could strike someone.
Store wheel, jack and tools always
in the original storage location and secure them by fixing.
Temporary spare wheel
Caution
The use of a spare wheel that issmaller than the other wheels or in
combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not
use for a long period of time.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in
the front and the full tyre in the rear.
Tyre chains 3 243.
Directional tyres Fit directional tyres such that they roll
in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
■ Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired as soon as possible.
■ Drive particularly carefully on wet and snow-covered road surfaces.

252Vehicle careJump startingDo not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
■ Never expose the vehicle battery to
naked flames or sparks.
■ A discharged vehicle battery can already freeze at a temperature of
0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery
before connecting jump leads.
■ Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery.
■ Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 Volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged
vehicle battery.
■ Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of at
least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for diesel
engines).
■ Do not disconnect the discharged vehicle battery from the vehicle.
■ Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers.
■ Do not lean over the vehicle battery
during jump starting.
■ Do not allow the terminals of one lead to touch those of the other
lead.■ The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during the
jump starting process.
■ Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral, automatictransmission in P.
■ If there is a cover over the vehicle
battery, remove it to charge or jumpstart the vehicle battery. Lift up the
cover at the rear and unlatch it at
the front.
■ Open the positive terminal protection caps of both vehicle
batteries.

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Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.
Service interval with remaining
engine oil life duration The service interval is based on
several parameters depending on
usage.
The service display lets you know
when to change the engine oil.
Service display 3 97.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids and
lubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.
Damage resulting from the use of
products not in line with these
specifications will not be covered by
the warranty.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for
gasoline and diesel engines. If it is unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities have to be used.
Recommendations for gasoline
engines are also valid for
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG),
Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and
Ethanol (E85) fuelled engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 265.
Topping up engine oil
Engine oils of different manufacturers
and brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only
ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is
prohibited, since it can cause long-
term engine damage under certain
operating conditions.

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Child restraint installationlocations ................................... 62
Child restraints.............................. 61
Child restraint systems ................61
Cigarette lighter ........................... 88
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............133
Clock............................................. 86
Colour-Info-Display .....................113
Control indicators.......................... 99
Control of the vehicle .................147
Controls ........................................ 81
Convex shape .............................. 36
Coolant and antifreeze ...............261
Cruise control ....................105, 170
Cupholders .................................. 66
Curtain airbag system .................. 59
Curve lighting.............................. 124
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............124
Declaration of conformity ............311
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......220
Diesel particle filter .............103, 155
Door open .................................. 106
Doors ............................................ 28
Driver assistance systems ..........170
Driver Information Centre ...........106Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 208
Driving hints ................................ 147
Dual automatic climate control system ..................................... 139
E Electric adjustment ......................36
Electrical system......................... 232
Electric parking brake .................101
Electric parking brake fault .........101
Electronic driving programmes ..159
Electronic key system ...................21
Electronic Stability Control.......... 166
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........103
Electronic Stability Control off..... 103
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......213
Engine compartment fuse box ...233
Engine coolant ........................... 216
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 97
Engine data ............................... 268
Engine exhaust .......................... 155
Engine identification ...................264
Engine oil ................... 214, 261, 265
Engine oil pressure ....................104
Entry lighting .............................. 130
Event data recorders ..................311
Exit lighting ................................ 131Exterior care .............................. 257
Exterior light ............................... 104
Exterior lighting ....................12, 121
Exterior mirrors ............................. 36
F
Fault ........................................... 159
First aid ......................................... 78
First aid kit ................................... 78
Fixed air vents ........................... 145
Fog light ..................................... 105
Fog lights ................................... 226
Folding mirrors ............................. 36
Following distance ......................102
Following distance indication ......183
Forward collision alert................. 180
Front airbag system .....................57
Front fog lights ........................... 127
Front seats.................................... 46
Front storage ................................ 67
Front turn signal light ..................222
Fuel............................................. 201
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 207
Fuel for diesel engines ..............202
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......202
Fuel for petrol engines ...............201
Fuel gauge ................................... 96
Fuel selector ................................ 97
Fuses ......................................... 232

316
GGauges ......................................... 95
Gear shifting ............................... 102
General information ...................208
Glovebox ..................................... 66
H
Halogen headlights ....................222
Hand brake ......................... 162, 163
Hazard warning flashers ............127
Headlight flash ........................... 123
Headlight range adjustment ......123
Headlights................................... 121
Headlights when driving abroad 124
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 44
Heated mirrors ............................. 37
Heated rear window ..................... 41
Heated steering wheel .................82
Heating ........................................ 52
High beam ......................... 104, 122
High beam assist ................105, 122
Hill start assist ........................... 165
Horn ....................................... 13, 82
I
Identification plate .....................263
Ignition switch positions .............148
Immobiliser .......................... 35, 104
Indicators ...................................... 95Information displays.................... 106
Instrument cluster ........................90
Instrument panel fuse box .........235
Instrument panel illumination .....231
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 129
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........167
Interior care ............................... 258
Interior lighting ............................ 129
Interior lights ...................... 129, 231
Interior mirrors .............................. 38
Interruption of power supply ......159
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....65
J Jump starting ............................. 252
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane change alert .......................192
Lane departure warning .....102, 200
Lashing eyes ............................... 72
Lighting features .........................130
Light switch ................................ 121Load compartment ................28, 68
Load compartment cover .............70
Load compartment fuse box ......237
Loading information .....................79
Low fuel ..................................... 104
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........101
Manual anti-dazzle ......................38
Manual mode ............................. 158
Manual transmission .................. 161
Memorised settings ......................22
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................128
N New vehicle running-in ..............148
Number plate light .....................230
O
Object detection systems ...........186
Odometer ..................................... 95
Oil, engine .......................... 261, 265
Outside temperature ....................85
Overrun cut-off ........................... 151
P Parking ................................ 18, 154
Parking assist ...................... 37, 186
Parking brake ............................ 163

318
Tread depth ............................... 242
Trip odometer .............................. 95
Turn and lane-change signals ...127
Turn signal ................................... 99
Tyre chains ................................ 243
Tyre designations ......................239
Tyre pressure ............................ 239
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................ 103, 240
Tyre pressures ........................... 288
Tyre repair kit ............................. 244
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...102, 186
Upholstery .................................. 258
Upshift ........................................ 102
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 113
Variable effort steering ...............102
Vehicle battery ........................... 218
Vehicle checks............................ 213
Vehicle data ................................ 265
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 311
Vehicle detected ahead ..............105
Vehicle dimensions .................... 285
Vehicle Identification Number ....263
Vehicle jack ................................ 238Vehicle messages .....................115
Vehicle personalisation .............117
Vehicle security ............................ 32
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 212
Vehicle tools ............................... 238
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 274
Ventilating ..................................... 53
Ventilation ................................... 133
W
Warning chimes .........................116
Warning lights ............................... 95
Warning triangle .......................... 77
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 217
Wheel changing .........................247
Wheel covers ............................. 243
Wheels and tyres .......................239
Windows ....................................... 38
Windscreen................................... 38
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........83
Winter tyres ............................... 239
Wiper blade replacement ..........220
X Xenon headlights .......................224