2014 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA window

Vehicle care255Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with manual transmission
and All-wheel drive: If the vehicle is
towed with all four wheels on the
ground then there are no technical
limitations for speed and distance. If
only one axle has been raised, the
maximum speed is 30 mph. There is
no distance limitation.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
and Front-wheel drive: The vehicle
must be towed facing forwards, not
faster than 50 mph nor further than
60 miles . In all other cases and when
the transmission is defective, the front
axle must be raised off the ground.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
and All-wheel drive: The vehicle must
be towed facing forwards. If the
vehicle is towed with all four wheels
on the ground, the maximum speed is 30 mph and for a maximum of
30 miles. If the front axle has been
raised, the maximum speed is
30 mph. There is no distance
limitation.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.5-door Hatchback, 4-door Saloon,
Sports Tourer: insert cap at the
bottom, turn slightly clockwise and
close cap.
Country Tourer: insert cap with the
upper flange into the recess and fix
cap by pushing.
VXR: insert cap with the lower flange
into the recess. Push the cap into the bumper.
Towing another vehicle
5-door Hatchback, 4-door Saloon,
Sports Tourer, VXR: disengage cap
at bottom and remove downwards.

Vehicle care257Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when
absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock function. After using de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper
and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Exterior lights Headlight and other light covers aremade of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use
an ice scraper, and do not clean them dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.

258Vehicle care
Windows and windscreen wiperblades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleanerand insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Sunroof
Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the sunroof.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.
UnderbodySome areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Interior care Interior and upholsteryOnly clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.

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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

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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