2015 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA lock

Climate control143
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
System ON/OFF X
Cooling, fan and automatic mode can
be switched off by pressing button X.
When the system is deactivated, the
LED in the button X is off.
Activation by pressing button X or
cooling button A/C or automatic mode
button AUTO. Activation is indicated
by the LED in the button.
Manual air recirculation 4Press button 4 to activate air
recirculation mode. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
Select air recirculation to assist in cooling the interior or in blocking
outside odors or exhaust. When
recirculation is selected, a partial
ventilation to refresh the interior air
will occur every 10 minutes.
Press button 4 again to deactivate
recirculation mode.
In warm and very humid ambient air
conditions, the windscreen might mist up from outside, when cold air is
directed to it. If windscreen mists up
from outside, activate windscreen
wiper and deactivate l.
Basic settings Some basic settings can be changedin the vehicle personalisation menu in the Colour-Info-Display.
Select the relevant settings in
Settings , I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-
Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 117.
Vehicle personalisation 3 121.Dual automatic climate
control system
The dual automatic climate control
allows different climatisation
temperatures for driver and front
passenger side.
In Automatic mode temperature, fan
speed and air distribution are
regulated automatically.
Panels and buttons for the following
functions:
■ Temperature RS
■ Air distribution l M K
■ Fan speed R ZS

144Climate control
■Automatic mode AUTO
■ Cooling A/C
■ Air recirculation 4
■ Demisting and defrosting V
■ System ON/OFF X
■ Dual zone temperature
synchronisation SYNC
Heated rear window Ü 3 41.
Heated front seats ß 3 52.
Ventilated front seats A 3 53.
Heated steering wheel * 3 86.
IndicationTemperature settings are indicated
for driver and passenger side
separately on the panels.
Each change of settings is shown in
the Info-Display for a few seconds.
The dual automatic climate control
system is only fully operational when
the engine is running.
Climate control system settings are
saved in the key used to lock the vehicle.
Automatic mode AUTOBasic setting for maximum comfort: ■ Press AUTO, the air distribution
and fan speed are regulated
automatically. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
■ Press A/C to switch on optimal
cooling and demisting. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button.
■ Set temperature by touching R or
S on the driver side. Suggested
comfort setting is 22 °C.
Temperature can be set differently
for driver and passenger. Touch R
or S on the passenger side to allow
different temperature zones.
■ Open all air vents to allow optimised air distribution in
automatic mode.
Setting of fan speed regulation in
automatic mode can be changed in the vehicle personalisation menu in
the Colour-Info-Display.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle , in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 117.
Vehicle personalisation 3 121.

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Cooling A/C
Press button A/C to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. Cooling is only functional
when the engine is running and
climate control fan is switched on.
Press button A/C again to switch off
cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) cabin air as
required. Therefore condensation
may form and is drained under the
vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
System ON/OFF X
Cooling, fan and automatic mode can
be switched off by pressing button X.
When the system is deactivated, the
LED in the button X is off.
Activation by pressing button X or
cooling button A/C or automatic mode
button AUTO. Activation is indicated
by the LED in the button.
Manual air recirculation 4Press button 4 to activate air
recirculation mode. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
Select air recirculation to assist in cooling the interior or in blocking
outside odors or exhaust. When
recirculation is selected, a partial
ventilation to refresh the interior air
will occur every 10 minutes.
Press button 4 again to deactivate
recirculation mode.
In warm and very humid ambient air
conditions, the windscreen might mist up from outside, when cold air is
directed to it. If windscreen mists up
from outside, activate windscreen
wiper and deactivate l.
Automatic air recirculation An air humidity sensor switches
automatically to external air if internal air humidity is too high.
Basic settingsSome basic settings can be changed
in the vehicle personalisation menu in
the Colour-Info-Display.

152Driving and operatingStarting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher and the cleaning process of the diesel particle filter may take
place more often.
Diesel particle filter 3 159.
Ignition switch positions
Turn key:0=Ignition off: some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, if ignition was on
previously.1=Accessory power mode: Steering
wheel lock released, some
electrical functions are operable,
ignition is off.2=Ignition on power mode: Ignition
is on, diesel engine is preheating.
Control indicators light up and the
most electrical functions are
operable.3=Engine start . Release key after
starting procedure begins.Steering wheel lock
Remove key from the ignition switch
and turn steering wheel until it
engages.
Power button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle.
Accessory power mode: press
Engine Start/Stop button once
without operating clutch or brake pedal. The yellow LED in the button
illuminates. Steering wheel lock is
released and some electrical
functions are operable, ignition is off.

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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.

154Driving and operating
For unlocking or locking the doors see
fault in radio remote control unit or
electronic key system 3 22.
Retained power off
The following electronic systems can
work until the driver's door is opened
or for 10 minutes after the ignition is
switched off:
■ Power windows
■ Sunroof
■ Power outlets
Power to the Infotainment system will continue to operate for 30 minutes
when ignition is off, regardless of
whether any door will be opened.Starting the engine
Vehicles with ignition switch
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever
to P or N.
Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Diesel engine: turn the key to position 2 for preheating until control
indicator ! extinguishes.
Turn key briefly to position 3 and
release: an automatic procedure operates the starter with a short delay
until the engine is running, see
Automatic Starter Control.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn key back to position 0.
During an Autostop, the engine can
be started by depressing the clutch
pedal 3 156.
Vehicles with power button
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.

158Driving and operating
■ The stop-start system is manuallydeactivated
■ the bonnet is opened
■ the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened
■ the engine temperature is too low
■ the charging level of the vehicle battery is below a defined level
■ the brake vacuum is not sufficient
■ the vehicle is driven at least at walking speed
■ the climate control system requests
an engine start
■ the air conditioning is manually switched on
If the bonnet is not fully closed, a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop during the restart might be noticeable.Parking
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply parking brake. Pull electric parking brake switch
m for approx. one second.
Apply manual parking brake
without pressing release button.
Apply as firmly as possible on
downhill or uphill slopes. Depress the foot brake at the same time to
reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine and ignition. Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock engages.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set
the selector lever to 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 P before switchingoff the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle and activate the anti-theft alarm system.
Notice
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment, the engine is
turned off automatically if the vehicle comes to a standstill within a certain
time.

160Driving and operatingCatalytic converterThe catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.Caution
Fuel grades other than those listed on pages 3 204, 3 272 could
damage the catalytic converter or
electronic components.
Unburnt petrol will overheat and
damage the catalytic converter.
Therefore avoid excessive use of the starter, running the fuel tank
dry and starting the engine by
pushing or towing.
In the event of misfiring, uneven
engine running, a reduction in engine performance or other unusual
problems, have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop as soon as
possible. In an emergency, driving
can be continued for a short period,
keeping vehicle speed and engine
speed low.
Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission permits
automatic gearshifting (automatic
mode) or manual gearshifting
(manual mode).
Manual shifting is possible in manual mode by tapping the selector lever or
pulling the steering wheel paddles
3 161.
Transmission displayThe driving programme in automatic
mode or the selected gear in manual
mode is indicated in the Driver
Information Centre.
Selector leverP=park position, wheels are locked,engage only when the vehicle is
stationary and the parking brake
is appliedR=reverse gear, engage only when
vehicle is stationaryN=neutralD=automatic mode with all gears