2014 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA park assist

192Driving and operating
exterior mirror and extends rearwardsby approx. 3 metres. The height of the
zone is approx. between 0.5 metres
and 2 metres off the ground.
The system is deactivated if the
vehicle is towing a trailer.
Side blind spot alert is designed to ignore stationary objects such as
guardrails, posts, curbs, walls and
beams. Parked vehicles or oncoming vehicles are not detected.
Fault Occasional missed alerts can occurunder normal circumstances and will
increase in wet conditions.
Side blind spot alert does not operate when the left or right corners of the
rear bumper are covered with mud,
dirt, snow, ice, slush, or in heavy
rainstorms. Cleaning instructions
3 257.
In the event of a fault in the system or if the system does not work due to
temporary conditions, a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC). Seek the assistance of
a workshop.Lane change alert
Additional to the side blind spot alert
3 190, lane change alert recognizes
rapidly approaching vehicles from
behind on parallel lanes next to your
vehicle.
If the vehicle is equipped with lane
change alert, side blind spot alert is
always included.
The system alerts visually in each
exterior mirror when detecting rapidly approaching vehicles from behind.
The radar distance sensors are
located in the rear bumper.9 Warning
Lane change alert does not
replace driver vision.
Before changing a lane, always
check all mirrors, look over the
shoulder and use the turn signal.
When the system detects an
approaching vehicle from behind
which drives considerably faster, the
amber warning symbol F will
illuminate in the relevant exterior
mirror. If the driver then activates the
turn signal, the warning symbol F
starts flashing amber as a warning not to change lanes. Additionally a
warning chime sounds.
When the vehicle is started, both
exterior mirror displays will briefly come on to indicate that the system is operating.

194Driving and operating9Warning
The rear view camera does not
replace driver vision. Note that
objects that are outside the
camera's field of view and the
advanced parking assist sensors,
e.g. below the bumper or
underneath the vehicle, are not
displayed.
Do not reverse the vehicle by only looking at the Info-Display and
check the surrounding behind and
around the vehicle before
reversing.
Activation
Rear view camera is automatically
activated when reverse gear is
engaged.
Functionality
The camera is mounted between the
number plate lights and has a viewing angle of 130°.
Due to the high position of the camera
the rear bumper can be seen on the
display as a guide to position.
The area displayed by the camera is
limited. The distance of the image that
appears on the display differs from
the actual distance.
Guiding lines
Dynamic guiding lines are horizontal
lines in 1 metre intervals projected on
the picture to define the distance to
shown objects.

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Trajectory lane of the vehicle is
shown in accordance with the
steering angle.
The function can be deactivated in the
vehicle personalisation menu in the
Colour-Info-Display.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 113.
Vehicle personalisation 3 117.
Warning symbols
Warning symbols are indicated as
triangles 9 on the picture which show
obstacles detected by the rear
sensors of the advanced parking
assist.
Additionally 9 appears on the top line
of the Info-Display with the warning to
check the vehicle surrounding.
Deactivation The camera is deactivated when a
certain forward speed is exceeded or
if reverse gear is not engaged for
approx. 10 seconds.
Activation or deactivation of the rear
view camera can be set in the vehicle
personalisation menu in the Colour-
Info-Display.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 113.
Vehicle personalisation 3 117.
Fault
Fault messages are displayed with a
9 on the top line of the Info-Display.The rear view camera may not
operate properly when:
■ the surrounding is dark,
■ the sun or the beam of headlights is
shining directly into the camera
lens,
■ ice, snow, mud, or anything else covers the camera lens. Clean the
lens, rinse it with water, and wipe it
with a soft cloth,
■ the tailgate is not closed correctly,
■ the vehicle is towing a trailer,
■ the vehicle had a rear end accident,
■ there are extreme temperature changes.
Rear cross traffic alert Additional to the rear view camera
3 193 , rear cross traffic alert warns of
cross traffic from left or right side
when driving rearwards. When cross
traffic is recognized and the rear view
camera is activated, a warning
triangle with a direction arrow
appears on the Colour-Info-Display,
showing the direction of the traffic.

220Vehicle care
Warning label
Meaning of symbols:■ No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
■ Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
■ Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
■ The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn injuries.
■ See the Owner's Manual for further
information.
■ Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Diesel fuel system
bleeding
If the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of
40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than 5 seconds. If the engine fails to start, seek the assistance of a
workshop.Wiper blade replacement
Wiper blades on the windscreen
Lift the wiper arm and open the
retaining clip.

Vehicle care239
Vehicles with spare wheel
The jack with wheel wrench, the tools,
an extension bolt for securing a
damaged wheel and the towing eye
are placed in the tool box below the
spare wheel in the load compartment. Spare wheel 3 249.
Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition
Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Winter tyres Winter tyres improve driving safety at
temperatures below 7 °C and should
therefore be fitted on all wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.
All tyre sizes are permitted as winter
tyres 3 288.
5-door Hatchback, 4-door Saloon,
Sports Tourer
Use tyre size 205/60 R 16 and
235/45 R 18 only as winter tyres.Tyre designations
E.g. 215/60 R 16 95 H215=Tyre width, mm60=Cross-section ratio (tyre
height to tyre width), %R=Belt type: RadialRF=Type: RunFlat16=Wheel diameter, inches95=Load index e.g. 95 is
equivalent to 690 kgH=Speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q=up to 100 mphS=up to 112 mphT=up to 118 mphH=up to 130 mphV=up to 150 mphW=up to 168 mph
Tyre pressure
Check the pressure of cold tyres at
least every 14 days and before any
long journey. Do not forget the spare
wheel. This also applies to vehicles
with tyre pressure monitoring system.
Unscrew the valve cap.

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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

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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

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Parking lights ............................. 128
Performance .............................. 270
Performing work ........................213
Pollen filter ................................. 145
Power button .............................. 148
Power outlets ............................... 87
Power seat adjustment .................49
Power windows ............................ 39
Preheating ................................. 103
Puncture ..................................... 247
Q
Quickheat ................................... 144
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 312
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 129
Rear cross traffic alert ................195
Rear floor storage cover ..............71
Rear fog light ............................. 105
Rear fog lights ........................... 128
Rear seats .................................... 53
Rear view camera ...................... 193
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 85
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 261, 265
Refuelling ................................... 204
Retained power off .....................150Reversing lights .........................128
Ride control systems ..................165
Roller blinds ................................. 41
Roof .............................................. 41
Roof load ...................................... 79
Roof rack ..................................... 78
S
Safety belts ................................... 53
Safety net .................................... 75
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 46
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................99
Seat belts ..................................... 53 Seat position ................................ 46
Selector lever ............................. 157
Service ............................... 146, 260
Service display ............................ 97
Service information ....................260
Side airbag system ......................58
Side blind spot alert ....................190
Sidelights .................................... 121
Side turn signal lights ................229
Smartphone controller ................115
Spare wheel ............................... 249
Speed limiter....................... 105, 171
Speedometer ............................... 95
Starting and operating ................148
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................150Steering...................................... 147
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 81
Steering wheel controls ...............81
Stop-start system........................ 152
Storage ......................................... 66
Storage compartments .................66
Sunroof ........................................ 41
Sunvisor lights ........................... 130
Sun visors .................................... 41
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ................................. 96
Tail lights ................................... 227
Three-point seat belt .................... 54
Tools .......................................... 238
Top-tether fastening eyes ............65
Tow bar....................................... 208
Towing ................................ 208, 253
Towing another vehicle .............255
Towing equipment .....................209
Towing the vehicle .....................253
Traction Control system ............. 165
Traction Control system off......... 103
Traffic sign assistant ...........106, 197
Trailer coupling ........................... 208
Trailer stability assist .................211
Trailer towing ............................. 209
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................156