2015 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA alarm

216Vehicle care
■ Open bonnet, close all doors andlock the vehicle.
■ Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems are not functional, e.g. anti-theft alarm
system.
Putting back into operation When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
■ Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery.
Activate the electronics of the
power windows.
■ Check tyre pressure.
■ Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the engine oil level.
■ Check the coolant level.
■ Fit the number plate if necessary.
End-of-life vehicle
recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on ourwebsite, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.
Gas vehicles must be recycled by a
service centre authorised for gas
vehicles.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.

222Vehicle care
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
4 weeks can lead to vehicle battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
The anti-theft alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: Switch the
ignition on then off, disconnect the
vehicle's battery within 15 seconds.
Battery discharge protection 3 135.
Replacing the vehicle battery Notice
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this paragraph may lead to
a temporary deactivation of the stop-
start system.
The vehicle battery is covered.
Remove the cover to replace the battery. Lift up the cover at the rear
and unlatch it at the front.
When the battery is being replaced, please ensure that there are no open ventilation holes in the vicinity of the
positive terminal. If a ventilation hole
is open in this area, it must be closed
off with a dummy cap, and the
ventilation in the vicinity of the
negative terminal must be opened.
Only use vehicle batteries that allow the fuse box to be mounted above the
battery.
In vehicles with stop-start system, be
sure to have the AGM (Absorptive
Glass Mat) battery replaced with an
AGM battery again.

Vehicle care241
No.Circuit17–18–19Side obstacle detector20Side obstacle detector, venti‐
lated front seats21Active damping system, High
beam assist, Cruise control,
Traffic sign assistant, Lane
departure warning, trailer
module22Anti-theft alarm system23All-wheel drive, anti-theft alarm
system24–25–26–27–28–No.Circuit29Trailer module, transportation
fuse30Side obstacle detector31–32–33–34Sunroof35–36–37–Vehicle tools
Tools
Vehicles with tyre repair kit
The tools and the towing eye are
located together with the tyre repair
kit in a tool box below the floor cover
in the load compartment.

314IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 215
Active Emergency Braking .........187
Active head restraints ...................45
Adaptive cruise control .......109, 175
Adaptive forward lighting ...109, 128
Adjustable air vents ...................148
Airbag and belt tensioners .........104
Airbag deactivation ..............62, 104
Airbag label................................... 57 Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 150
Air conditioning system .............. 137
Air intake .................................... 149
Air vents...................................... 148
All-wheel drive ........................... 165
Antilock brake system ................ 165
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....106
Anti-theft alarm system ................33
Anti-theft locking system .............. 32
Appearance care ........................260
Armrest ................................... 52, 53
Armrest storage ........................... 71
Ashtrays ....................................... 92
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................38
Automatic climate control system .................................... 139Automatic dimming ......................37
Automatic light control ...............126
Automatic locking ........................26
Automatic transmission .............160
Automatic transmission fluid .......219
Autostop ..................................... 108
Auxiliary heater ........................... 148
B Battery discharge protection ......135
Battery voltage ........................... 121
Belts.............................................. 53
Bonnet ....................................... 217
Brake and clutch fluid .................265
Brake and clutch system ...........105
Brake assist ............................... 167
Brake fluid .................................. 221
Brakes ............................... 165, 221
Breakdown.................................. 257
Bulb replacement ....................... 225
C
Capacities .................................. 285
Cargo management system ........76
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................160
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............134
Changing tyre and wheel size ...246
Charging system ........................ 104