2015 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA Owner's Manual

In brief15Climate controlHeated rear window, heatedexterior mirrors
Heating is operated by pressing the
Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 41.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows, air conditioning
system
Press button V.
Set temperature control to warmest
level.
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Air conditioning system 3 137.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows, automatic climate control
Press button V.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at
high speed.
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Dual automatic climate control
3 143

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 windows19Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 19
Doors ........................................... 28
Vehicle security ............................ 32
Exterior mirrors ............................ 36
Interior mirrors ............................. 38
Windows ...................................... 38
Roof ............................................. 41Keys, locks
Keys Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 260, Radio remote control
3 20, Electronic key 3 21, Central
locking 3 22, Starting the engine
3 154.
The code number of the key adapter
for the locking wheel nuts is specified on a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement key adapter.
Wheel changing 3 250.Lock cylinders
Designed to free-wheel if they are forcefully rotated without the correct
key or if the correct key is not fully
inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with
the correct key until its slot is vertical, remove key and then re-insert it. If the
cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key through 180° and repeat operation.
Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.

20Keys, doors and windowsCar Pass
The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this vehicle data is needed
in order to perform certain operations.
Radio remote control
Enables operation of the following
functions via the use of the remote
control buttons:
■ Central locking system 3 22
■ Anti-theft locking system 3 32
■ Anti-theft alarm system 3 33
■ Tailgate 3 28
■ Power windows 3 39
■ Sunroof 3 41
■ Mirror folding 3 36
The remote control has an
approximate range of up to 164 ft. It
can be restricted by external
influences. The hazard warning
flashers confirm operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Replacing battery in radio remote control Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type CR 2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.

Keys, doors and windows21
Radio remote control
synchronisation After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control will be
synchronised when you switch on the
ignition.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, the cause may be one of the
following:
■ Fault in radio remote control
■ Range exceeded
■ Battery voltage too low
■ Frequent, repeated operation of the
radio remote control while not in
range, which will require re-
synchronisation
■ Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources
Manual unlocking 3 22.Electronic key system
Enables a keyless operation of the
following functions:
■ Central locking system 3 22
■ Tailgate 3 28
■ Ignition switching on and starting the engine 3 154
The electronic key simply needs to be on the driver's person.
Additionally the electronic key
includes the functionality of the radio
remote control 3 20.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Notice
Do not put the electronic key in the
load compartment or in front of the
Info-Display.
Replacing battery in electronic
key Replace the battery as soon as the
system no longer operates properly
or the range is reduced. The need for
battery replacement is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 119.
Battery replacement, see radio
remote control 3 20.
Electronic key synchronisation The electronic key synchronises itselfautomatically during every starting
procedure.

22Keys, doors and windows
FaultIf the central locking cannot be
operated or the engine cannot be
started, the cause may be one of the
following:
■ Fault in electronic key
■ Electronic key out of reception range
■ Battery voltage too low,
■ Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
To rectify the cause of the fault,
change the position of the electronic
key.
Manual unlocking 3 22.
Memorised settings Whenever the ignition is switched off,
the following settings are
automatically memorised by the
remote control unit or the electronic
key:■ Automatic climate control
■ Lighting
■ Infotainment system
■ Central locking system
■ Sport mode settings
■ Comfort settings
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the ignition is
switched on with the memorised key
with remote control unit 3 152 or
electronic key 3 21.
A precondition is that Personalisation
by Driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Info-Display. This must
be set for each remote control unit or
electronic key which is used.
Also memorised are the adjustments
of the driver's seat and exterior
mirrors, independent of the memory
positions 3 49.
Power seat automatically moves into
the saved position when unlocking
and opening the driver's door with the
memorised remote control or
electronic key and Auto Memory
Recall in the Info-Display is activated.Vehicle personalisation 3 121.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling
the handle once more opens the door.
Notice
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Notice
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control the doors are locked
automatically if no door has been
opened.