2015 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA automatic transmission

In brief11
1Power windows .....................39
2 Central locking system ..........22
3 Exterior mirrors .....................36
4 Light switch ........................ 125
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 127
Front/rear fog lights ............131
Instrument illumination .......133
5 Side air vents ...................... 148
6 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam
assist ................................... 131
Exit lighting ......................... 135
Parking lights ...................... 132
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............110
7 Cruise control .....................173
Speed limiter ....................... 174
Adaptive cruise control .......175
Forward collision alert .........1838Instruments .......................... 99
Driver Information Centre .... 110
9 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............110
10 Windscreen wiper and
washer, headlight washer,
rear wiper and washer .........87
11 Centre air vents .................. 148
12 Sport/Tour mode ................170
Traction Control system .....168
Electronic Stability Control . 169
Hazard warning flashers ....131
Parking assist/Advanced
parking aid ......................... 189
Lane departure warning .....203
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 33
14 Colour-Info-Display ............117
15 Glovebox .............................. 69
Fuse box ............................ 23816Control indicator for airbag
activation/deactivation .......104
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt ...........103
17 Controls for Colour-Info-
Display operation ................117
18 CD-slot
19 Climate control system ........ 137
20 Electric parking brake .........166
21 Touchpad ............................ 117
22 Manual transmission ..........164
Automatic transmission ......160
23 Storage ................................. 69
24 Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 156
Fuel selector button ............101
25 Ignition/Power switch ..........152
26 Horn ..................................... 86
27 Steering wheel adjustment ..85
28 Bonnet release lever ..........217
29 Storage compartment ...........70

16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 164.
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<=higher gear]=lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 160.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 243,
3 286.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 217.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 36, 3 46,
3 54.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

In brief17
Starting the engine
■ Ignition switch: turn key to position2
power button: press
Engine Start/Stop button for a few
seconds until green LED lights up
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ automatic transmission in P or N
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ ignition switch: turn key to position 3 and release
power button: press
Engine Start/Stop button and
release
■ engine starts after a short delay.
Starting the engine 3 154.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ set the lever in neutral
■ release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer or by a control
indicator in the instrument cluster.

18In brief
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 156.
ParkingCaution
Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust
system could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply the parking brake.
Apply electric parking brake by
pulling switch m for approx. one
second.
Activate the manual parking brake
without pushing the release button. Apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating force.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set
the selector lever to position P
before switching off the ignition. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, engage reverse gear or set theselector lever to position P before
switching off the ignition. Turn the
front wheels towards the kerb.
■ After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate
the engine briefly at a low load or
run in neutral for approx.
30 seconds before switching off, in
order to protect the turbocharger.
■ Switch off the engine and ignition. Turn the steering wheel until it
locks.
Automatic transmission: key can
only be removed with selector lever in P.
■ Close the windows and the sunroof.
■ Lock the vehicle and activate the anti-theft alarm system 3 22,
3 33.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switched
off 3 216.
Keys, locks 3 19, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 215.

Keys, doors and windows29
Power tailgate9Warning
Take care when operating the
power tailgate. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
movable tailgate when operating.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped during operating and no
one is standing within the moving
area.
The power tailgate is operated by:
■ Radio remote control button x
■ Switch G in the door panel of the
driver's door
■ Touchpad switch and button G in
the tailgate.
On vehicles with automatic
transmission, the tailgate can only be
operated when the vehicle is
stationary and automatic
transmission in P.
The tail lights flash and a chime
sounds when the power tailgate is
operating.
Notice
Operating the power tailgate does
not operate the central locking
system. To open the tailgate with the remote control, it is not necessary to unlock the vehicle. Unlock the
vehicle first when operating with the
touchpad switch or the switch in the
driver's door. Lock the vehicle after
closing.
Central locking system 3 22.
Operation with radio remote controlPress and hold button x until the
tailgate starts to open or close.
Operation with the switch in the
driver's door
Press and hold button G until the
tailgate starts to open or close.

Instruments and controls113
■ Turbo boost
■ Transmission fluid temperature
■ G-Force indication
■ Blank page
On Baselevel display, the pages
"Remaining Oil Life ", "Tyre
Pressure", "Traffic Sign Assistant" and "Following distance indication"
are displayed in the Settings Menu
X . Select by pressing Menu
button.
On Baselevel display, the pages "Top consumers", "Economy trend" and
"Eco index" are displayed in the Eco
Menu s . Select by pressing
Menu button.
Trip odometer 1/A and 2/B
Trip odometer displays the current
distance since a certain reset.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2000 miles then restarts at 0.
To reset on Baselevel display, press
the SET/CLR button for a few
seconds, on Midlevel and Uplevel
display, press > and confirm with 9.The information of trip odometer page
1/A and 2/B can be reset separately
for odometer, average consumption
and average speed while the
respective display is active.
Average consumption
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
To reset on Baselevel display, press
the SET/CLR button for a few
seconds, on Midlevel and Uplevel
display, press > and confirm with 9.
On vehicles with LPG engines,
average consumption is indicated for the currently selected mode, LPG or
Gasoline.
Average speed
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
To reset on Baselevel display, press
the SET/CLR button for a few
seconds, on Midlevel and Uplevel
display, press > and confirm with 9.Digital speed
Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.
Fuel range
Range is calculated from current fuel
tank content and current
consumption. The display shows
average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level in the tank is low,
a message appears on the display
and the control indicator i or Y in the
fuel gauge illuminates.
When the tank has to be refuelled
immediately, a warning message
appears and remains on the display.
Additionally the control indicator i
or Y in the fuel gauge flashes 3 108.
Fuel range LPG version
Display of approximate fuel range
available with the remaining fuel in
each respective fuel tank of gasoline
and LPG fuel, along with a total range

Driving and operating151Driving and operatingDriving hints............................... 151
Starting and operating ...............152
Engine exhaust .......................... 159
Automatic transmission .............. 160
Manual transmission ..................164
Drive systems ............................ 165
Brakes ........................................ 165
Ride control systems .................168
Driver assistance systems .........173
Fuel ............................................ 204
Trailer hitch ................................ 211Driving hints
Control of the vehicleNever coast with engine not
running (except during Autostop)
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others. All
systems function during an Autostop,
but there will be a controlled reduction
in power steering assist and vehicle
speed is reduced.
Stop-start system 3 156.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.Steering
If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a
system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.
Control indicator c 3 106.Caution
Vehicles equipped with hydraulic
power steering:
If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel, and
is held in that position for more
than 15 seconds, damage may occur to the power steering
system and there may be loss of
power steering assist.

Driving and operating153
Ignition on power mode: press and
hold Engine Start/Stop button for
6 seconds without operating clutch or brake pedal. The green LED in the
button illuminates, diesel engine is
preheating. Control indicators light up
and the most electrical functions are
operable.
Engine start: operate clutch pedal
(manual transmission) or brake pedal (automatic transmission) and press
Engine Start/Stop button once more.
Release button after starting
procedure begins.
Ignition off: press Engine Start/Stop
button briefly in each mode or when
engine is running. Some functions
remain active until driver's door is
opened, if ignition was on before.
Steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock activates
automatically when:
■ the vehicle is stationary and
■ the ignition has been switched off and
■ the driver's door is opened.To release steering wheel lock, open
and close driver's door and switch on accessory mode or start the engine
directly.9 Warning
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the vehicle must not be towed,
tow-started or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.
Emergency operation on
vehicles with electronic key
system
If either the electronic key fails or the
battery of the electronic key is weak,
the Driver Information Centre may
display No Remote Detected or
Replace Battery in Remote Key when
you try to start the vehicle.Open the centre console storage area by lifting up the armrest. Place the
electronic key in the transmitter
pocket. Depress the clutch pedal
(manual transmission) or the brake
pedal (automatic transmission) and
press the Engine Start/Stop button.
To switch off the engine, press the Engine Start/Stop button again.
Remove the electronic key from the
transmitter pocket.
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Replace the
electronic key battery as soon as
possible 3 21.