2016.5 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA battery replacement

Keys, doors and windows23Notice
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 21.
Electronic key synchronisation
The electronic key synchronises itself automatically during every starting
procedure.Fault
If 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 is out of reception range.
● The battery voltage is 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 24.
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 3 155 or
electronic key 3 22.
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 50.
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.

224Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................225
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 225
Vehicle storage ........................225
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....225
Vehicle checks ........................... 226
Performing work ......................226
Bonnet ..................................... 226
Engine oil ................................. 227
Automatic transmission fluid ....228
Engine coolant ......................... 229
Power steering fluid .................230
Washer fluid ............................ 230
Brakes ..................................... 231
Brake fluid ............................... 231
Vehicle battery ......................... 231
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....233
Wiper blade replacement ........233
Bulb replacement .......................234
Halogen headlights ..................235
Xenon headlights .....................237
Fog lights ................................. 239
Tail lights ................................. 240
Side turn signal lights ..............242
Number plate light ...................243Interior lights ............................ 244
Instrument panel illumination ...244
Electrical system ........................244
Fuses ....................................... 244
Engine compartment fuse box . 246
Instrument panel fuse box .......248
Load compartment fuse box ....249
Vehicle tools .............................. 251
Tools ........................................ 251
Wheels and tyres .......................252
Winter tyres ............................. 252
Tyre designations ....................252
Tyre pressure .......................... 252
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 254
Tread depth ............................. 255
Changing tyre and wheel size . 256
Wheel covers ........................... 256
Tyre chains .............................. 257
Tyre repair kit .......................... 257
Wheel changing .......................260
Spare wheel ............................ 262
Jump starting ............................. 265
Towing ....................................... 266
Towing the vehicle ...................266
Towing another vehicle ...........268Appearance care .......................270
Exterior care ............................ 270
Interior care ............................. 272

Vehicle care233Warning label
Meaning of symbols:● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
● See the Owner's Manual for further information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Diesel fuel system bleeding If the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of 40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than 5 seconds. If the engine fails to start, seek the assistance of a
workshop.Wiper blade replacement
Wiper blades on the windscreen
Lift the wiper arm and open the
retaining clip.

318IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 225
Active emergency braking ..........194
Active head restraints ...................46
Adaptive cruise control .......109, 183
Adaptive forward lighting ...109, 132
AdBlue ................................ 107, 164
Adjustable air vents ...................151
Airbag and belt tensioners .........104
Airbag deactivation ..............62, 104
Airbag label................................... 57 Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 153
Air conditioning system .............. 140
Air intake .................................... 152
Air vents...................................... 151
All-wheel drive ........................... 172
Antilock brake system ................ 172
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....106
Anti-theft alarm system ................34
Anti-theft locking system .............. 33 Appearance care ........................270
Armrest ................................... 52, 53
Armrest storage ........................... 70
Ashtrays ....................................... 92 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................39
Automatic climate control system .................................... 142Automatic dimming ......................38
Automatic light control ...............129
Automatic locking ........................27
Automatic transmission .............167
Automatic transmission fluid .......228
Autostop ............................. 109, 159
Auxiliary heater ........................... 151
B
Baselevel display ........................110
Battery discharge protection ......139
Battery voltage ........................... 120
Belts.............................................. 54
BlueInjection ............................... 164
Bonnet ....................................... 226
Brake and clutch fluid .................274
Brake and clutch system ...........105
Brake assist ............................... 175
Brake fluid .................................. 231
Brakes ............................... 172, 231
Breakdown.................................. 266
Bulb replacement ....................... 234
C Capacities .................................. 291
Cargo management system ........75
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................164
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............138
Changing tyre and wheel size ...256

322Tow bar....................................... 220
Towing ................................ 220, 266
Towing another vehicle .............268
Towing equipment .....................222
Towing the vehicle .....................266
Traction Control system ............. 175
Traction Control system off......... 107
Traffic sign assistant ...........110, 208
Trailer coupling ........................... 220
Trailer stability assist .................223
Trailer towing ............................. 221
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................167
Tread depth ............................... 255
Trip odometer .............................. 99
Turn and lane-change signals ...134
Turn signal ................................. 103
Tyre chains ................................ 257
Tyre designations ......................252
Tyre pressure ............................ 252
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................ 108, 254
Tyre pressures ........................... 292
Tyre repair kit ............................. 257
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...106, 196
Upholstery .................................. 272
Uplevel display ........................... 110Upshift........................................ 106
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 117
Variable effort steering ...............106
Vehicle battery ........................... 231
Vehicle checks............................ 226
Vehicle data ................................ 278
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 316
Vehicle detected ahead ..............109
Vehicle dimensions .................... 289
Vehicle Identification Number ....276
Vehicle jack ................................ 251
Vehicle messages .....................119
Vehicle personalisation .............121
Vehicle security ............................ 33
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 225
Vehicle tools ............................... 251
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 286
Ventilating ..................................... 53
Ventilation ................................... 140
W
Warning chimes .........................120
Warning lights ............................... 99
Warning triangle .......................... 80
Washer and wiper systems .........13Washer fluid ............................... 230
Wheel changing .........................260
Wheel covers ............................. 256
Wheels and tyres .......................252
Windows ....................................... 39
Windscreen................................... 39
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........86
Winter tyres ............................... 252
Wiper blade replacement ..........233
X Xenon headlights .......................237