2016.5 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA parking brake

260Vehicle careNotice
The driving characteristics of the repaired tyre is severely affected,
therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least 30
minutes.
The built-in safety valve opens at a
pressure of 7 bar.
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.
Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be used from approx. -30 °C.
The adapters supplied can be used
to pump up other items e.g.
footballs, air mattresses, inflatable
dinghies etc. They are located on the underside of the compressor. To
remove, screw on compressor air hose and withdraw adapter.Wheel changing
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel
3 257.
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
● Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-skid surface. The front
wheels must be in the straight- ahead position.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or
P .
● Remove the spare wheel 3 262.
● Never change more than one wheel at once.
● Use the jack only to change wheels in case of puncture, not
for seasonal winter or summer
tyre change.
● The jack is maintenance-free.
● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be
placed under the jack.
● Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before jacking up.● No people or animals may be in the vehicle when it is jacked-up.
● Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
● Do not start the vehicle when it is
raised on the jack.
● Clean wheel nuts and thread with
a clean cloth before mounting the
wheel.9 Warning
Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel
nut and wheel nut cone.
1. Disengage wheel nut caps with a screwdriver and remove.
Steel wheels with cover: Pull off
the wheel cover.
Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel
nut caps with a screwdriver and
remove. To protect the wheel,
place a soft cloth between the
screwdriver and the alloy wheel.

Vehicle care265Jump starting
Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the vehicle battery
to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle battery can already freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 Volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged
vehicle battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for
diesel engines).
● Do not disconnect the discharged
vehicle battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the vehicle battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.● Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
● If there is a cover over the vehicle
battery, remove it to charge or
jump start the vehicle battery. Lift
up the cover at the rear and
unlatch it at the front.
● Open the positive terminal protection caps of both vehiclebatteries.

319Charging system ........................ 104
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 65
Child restraints.............................. 63
Child restraint systems ................63
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............140
Clock............................................. 89
Collision damage repair ..............314
Colour-Info-Display .....................117
Control indicators........................ 103
Control of the vehicle .................155
Controls ........................................ 85
Convex shape .............................. 37
Coolant and antifreeze ...............274
Cruise control ....................109, 180
Cupholders .................................. 69
Curtain airbag system .................. 61
Curve lighting.............................. 132
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............131
Declaration of conformity ............311
DEF ............................................ 164
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................164
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......233
Diesel particle filter .............107, 163
Door open .................................. 110Doors............................................ 29
Driver assistance systems ..........180
Driver Information Centre ...........110
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 221
Driving hints ................................ 155
Dual automatic climate control system ..................................... 147
E Electric adjustment ......................37
Electrical system......................... 244
Electric parking brake .........105, 173
Electric parking brake fault .........105
Electronic driving programmes ..170
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control.......... 176
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........107
Electronic Stability Control off..... 107
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......225
Engine compartment fuse box ...246
Engine coolant ........................... 229
Engine coolant temperature ......107
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 101
Engine data ............................... 281
Engine exhaust .......................... 163
Engine identification ...................277
Engine oil ................... 227, 274, 278Engine oil pressure ....................108
Entry lighting .............................. 138
Event data recorders ..................316
Exit lighting ................................ 138
Exterior care .............................. 270
Exterior light ............................... 109
Exterior lighting ....................12, 128
Exterior mirrors ............................. 37
F
Fault ........................................... 170
First aid ......................................... 80
First aid kit ................................... 80
Fixed air vents ........................... 152
Fog light ..................................... 109
Fog lights ................................... 239
Folding mirrors ............................. 37
Following distance ......................106
Following distance indication ......194
Forward collision alert................. 190
Front airbag system .....................60
Front fog lights ........................... 135
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 70
Front turn signal light ..................235
Fuel............................................. 213
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 220
Fuel for diesel engines ..............213
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......213

321Oil, engine.......................... 274, 278
OnStar ........................................ 124
Operate pedal ............................. 105
Outside temperature ....................89
Overrun cut-off ........................... 159
P Parking ................................ 18, 162
Parking assist ...................... 38, 196
Parking brake ............................ 173
Parking lights ............................. 135
Performance .............................. 283
Performing work ........................226
Pollen filter ................................. 152
Power button .............................. 156
Power outlets ............................... 91
Power seat adjustment .................50
Power steering fluid ....................230
Power windows ............................ 40
Preheating ................................. 107
Puncture ..................................... 260
Q
Quickheat ................................... 151
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 317
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 137
Rear cross traffic alert ................207Rear floor storage cover ..............74
Rear fog light ............................. 109
Rear fog lights ........................... 135
Rear seats .................................... 53
Rear view camera ...................... 205
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 88
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 274, 278
Refuelling ................................... 215 Retained power off .....................157
Reversing lights .........................136
Ride control systems ..................175
Roller blinds ................................. 42
Roof .............................................. 43
Roof load ...................................... 82
Roof rack ..................................... 81
S Safety belts ................................... 54
Safety net .................................... 77
Seat adjustment ............................. 6 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................103
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Seat heating ................................. 53
Seat position ................................ 47
Selective catalytic reduction .......164
Selector lever ............................. 168
Service ............................... 153, 273
Service display .......................... 101Service information ....................273
Side airbag system ......................61
Side blind spot alert ....................202
Sidelights .................................... 128
Side turn signal lights ................242
Smartphone controller ................118
Software acknowledgement .......314
Spare wheel ............................... 262
Speed limiter....................... 110, 182
Speedometer ............................... 99
Starting and operating ................155
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................158
Steering ...................................... 155
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 85
Steering wheel controls ...............85
Stop-start system........................ 159
Storage ......................................... 69
Storage compartments .................69
Sunroof ........................................ 43
Sunvisor lights ........................... 137
Sun visors .................................... 42
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 100
Tail lights ................................... 240
Three-point seat belt .................... 55
Tools .......................................... 251
Top-tether fastening eyes ............68