2015.5 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA tow

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VXR: insert screwdriver in the slot at
the upper bend of the cap. Release
the cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards. To prevent
damage, it is recommended to place
a cloth between the screwdriver and
the frame.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 248.Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.
Caution
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.

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Vehicles with automatic transmissionand 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.
Country Tourer: insert a screwdriver
in the slot at the lower edge of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving
the screwdriver downwards. To
prevent damage, it is recommended
to place a cloth between the
screwdriver and the frame.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 248.

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Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
5-door Hatchback, 4-door Saloon,
Sports Tourer, VXR: insert cap at the
bottom, turn slightly clockwise and
engage cap.
Country Tourer: insert cap with the
upper flange into the recess and fix
cap by pushing.
Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factory
using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this
has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a 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.

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SunroofNever 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 with
a touch-up pen before rust forms. Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody
Some 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.
Clean the leather upholstery with clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.

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Centre console lighting ..............135
Changing tyre and wheel size ...253
Charging system ........................ 105
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 66
Child restraints.............................. 64
Child restraint systems ................64
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............138
Clock............................................. 91
Colour-Info-Display .....................118
Control indicators........................ 104
Control of the vehicle .................152
Controls ........................................ 86
Convex shape .............................. 36
Coolant and antifreeze ...............272
Cruise control ....................110, 177
Cupholders .................................. 70
Curtain airbag system .................. 62
Curve lighting.............................. 129
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............129
Declaration of conformity ............320
DEF ............................................ 161
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................161
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......230
Diesel particle filter .............108, 160Door open .................................. 111
Doors ............................................ 28
Driver assistance systems ..........177
Driver Information Centre ...........111
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 218
Driving hints ................................ 152
Dual automatic climate control system ..................................... 144
E Electric adjustment ......................36
Electrical system......................... 242
Electric parking brake .........106, 170
Electric parking brake fault .........106
Electronic driving programmes ..167
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control.......... 173
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........108
Electronic Stability Control off..... 108
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......223
Engine compartment fuse box ...243
Engine coolant ........................... 226
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 102
Engine data ............................... 279
Engine exhaust .......................... 160
Engine identification ...................275
Engine oil ................... 224, 272, 276Engine oil pressure ....................109
Entry lighting .............................. 135
Event data recorders ..................322
Exit lighting ................................ 136
Exterior care .............................. 267
Exterior light ............................... 110
Exterior lighting ....................12, 126
Exterior mirrors ............................. 36
F
Fault ........................................... 167
First aid ......................................... 82
First aid kit ................................... 82
Fixed air vents ........................... 150
Fog light ..................................... 110
Fog lights ................................... 236
Folding mirrors ............................. 37
Following distance ......................107
Following distance indication ......190
Forward collision alert................. 187
Front airbag system .....................61
Front fog lights ........................... 132
Front seats.................................... 47 Front storage ................................ 71
Front turn signal light ..................232
Fuel............................................. 210
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 217
Fuel for diesel engines ..............211
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......211

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Operate pedal............................. 106
Outside temperature ....................90
Overrun cut-off ........................... 156
P Parking ................................ 18, 159
Parking assist ......................38, 193
Parking brake ............................ 170
Parking lights ............................. 133
Performance .............................. 281
Performing work ........................223
Pollen filter ................................. 150
Power button .............................. 153
Power outlets ............................... 92
Power seat adjustment .................50
Power steering fluid ....................227
Power windows ............................ 39
Preheating ................................. 108
Puncture ..................................... 257
Q
Quickheat ................................... 149
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 323
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 134
Rear cross traffic alert ................204
Rear floor storage cover ..............76Rear fog light ............................. 110
Rear fog lights ........................... 133
Rear seats .................................... 54
Rear view camera ...................... 202
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 90 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 272, 276
Refuelling ................................... 213 Retained power off .....................155
Reversing lights .........................133
Ride control systems ..................172
Roller blinds ................................. 42
Roof .............................................. 42
Roof load ...................................... 84
Roof rack ..................................... 83
S
Safety belts ................................... 54
Safety net .................................... 79
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 47
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................104
Seat belts ..................................... 54 Seat position ................................ 47
Selective catalytic reduction .......161
Selector lever ............................. 165
Service ............................... 151, 271
Service display .......................... 102
Service information ....................271
Side airbag system ......................62Side blind spot alert ....................199
Sidelights .................................... 126
Side turn signal lights ................240
Smartphone controller ................120
Spare wheel ............................... 260
Speed limiter....................... 111, 179
Speedometer ............................. 100
Starting and operating ................153
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................155
Steering ...................................... 152
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 86
Steering wheel controls ...............86
Stop-start system........................ 157
Storage ......................................... 70
Storage compartments .................70
Sunroof ........................................ 42
Sunvisor lights ........................... 135
Sun visors .................................... 41
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ............................... 101
Tail lights ................................... 237
Three-point seat belt .................... 55
Tools .......................................... 248
Top-tether fastening eyes ............69
Tow bar....................................... 218
Towing ................................ 218, 264
Towing another vehicle .............266

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Towing equipment .....................219
Towing the vehicle .....................264
Traction Control system ............. 172
Traction Control system off......... 108
Traffic sign assistant ...........111, 205
Trailer coupling ........................... 218
Trailer stability assist .................221
Trailer towing ............................. 219
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................164
Tread depth ............................... 252
Trip odometer ............................ 100
Turn and lane-change signals ...132
Turn signal ................................. 104
Tyre chains ................................ 254
Tyre designations ......................249
Tyre pressure ............................ 250
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................ 109, 251
Tyre pressures ........................... 293
Tyre repair kit ............................. 254
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...107, 193
Upholstery .................................. 269
Upshift ........................................ 107
Using this manual ..........................3V
Valet mode ................................. 118
Variable effort steering ...............107
Vehicle battery ........................... 228
Vehicle checks............................ 223
Vehicle data ................................ 276
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 322
Vehicle detected ahead ..............110
Vehicle dimensions .................... 291
Vehicle Identification Number ....274
Vehicle jack ................................ 248
Vehicle messages .....................120
Vehicle personalisation .............122
Vehicle security ............................ 33
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 222
Vehicle tools ............................... 248
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 285
Ventilating ..................................... 53
Ventilation ................................... 138
W
Warning chimes .........................121
Warning lights ............................. 100
Warning triangle .......................... 82
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 228Wheel changing .........................257
Wheel covers ............................. 253
Wheels and tyres .......................249
Windows ....................................... 39
Windscreen................................... 39 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........88
Winter tyres ............................... 249
Wiper blade replacement ..........231
X Xenon headlights .......................235