2016.5 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA winter tyres

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

252Vehicle careWheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Winter tyres
Winter tyres improve driving safety at temperatures below 7 °C and shouldtherefore be fitted on all wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.
All tyre sizes are permitted as winter
tyres 3 292.Tyre designations
E.g. 215/60 R 16 95 H215:tyre width, mm60:cross-section ratio (tyre height
to tyre width), %R:belt type: RadialRF:type: RunFlat16:wheel diameter, inches95:load index e.g. 95 is equivalent
to 690 kgH:speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q:up to 100 mphS:up to 112 mphT:up to 118 mphH:up to 130 mphV:up to 150 mphW:up to 168 mph
Choose a tyre appropiate for the maximum speed of your verhicle.
The maximum speed is achievable at kerb weight with driver (75 kg) plus
125 kg payload. Optional equipment
could reduce the maximum speed of
the vehicle.
Performance 3 283.
Directional tyres
Directional tyres should be mounted
so that they rotate in the correct
direction. The proper rotation
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
Tyre pressure
Check the pressure of cold tyres at
least every 14 days and before any
long journey. Do not forget the spare
wheel. This also applies to vehicles
with tyre pressure monitoring system.
Unscrew the valve cap.
Tyre pressure 3 292.

Vehicle care253The tyre pressure information label
on the left door frame indicates the
original equipment tyres and the
correspondent tyre pressures.
The tyre pressure data refers to cold
tyres. It applies to summer and winter
tyres.
Always inflate the spare tyre to the
pressure specified for full load.
The ECO tyre pressure serves to
achieve the smallest amount of fuel
consumption possible.
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and fuel economy and will increase tyre
wear.
Tyre pressures differ depending on
various options. For the correct tyre
pressure value, follow the procedure
below:
1. Identify drive axle and body style.
2. Identify the engine identifier code.
Engine data 3 281.
3. Identify the respective tyre.
The tyre pressure tables show all possible tyre combinations 3 292.For the tyres approved for your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of
Conformity provided with your vehicle or other national registration
documents.
The driver is responsible for correct
adjustment of tyre pressure.9 Warning
If the pressure is too low, this can
result in considerable tyre warm-
up and internal damage, leading to tread separation and even to tyre
blow-out at high speeds.
9 Warning
For specific tyres the
recommended tyre pressure as
shown in the tyre pressure table may exceed the maximum tyre
pressure as indicated on the tyre.
Never exceed the maximum tyre
pressure as indicated on the tyre.
If the tyre pressure shall be reduced
or increased on a vehicle with tyre
pressure monitoring system, switch
off ignition. After adjusting tyre
pressure switch on ignition and select
the according setting on the page
Tyre load in the Driver Information
Centre, 3 110.
Temperature dependency The tyre pressure depends on the
temperature of the tyre. During
driving, tyre temperature and
pressure increase. Tyre pressure
values provided on the tyre
information label and tyre pressure
chart are valid for cold tyres, which means at 20 °C.
The pressure increases by nearly
1.5 psi for a 10 °C temperature
increase. This must be considered
when warm tyres are checked.
The tyre pressure value displayed in
the Driver Information Centre shows
the real tyre pressure. A cooled down tyre will show a decreased value,
which does not indicate an air leak.

Vehicle care255The use of commercially available
liquid tyre repair kits can impair the
function of the system. Factory-
approved repair kits can be used.
Operating electronic devices or being
close to facilities using similar wave
frequencies could disrupt the tyre
pressure monitoring system.
Each time the tyres are replaced tyre
pressure monitoring system sensors
must be dismounted and serviced.
For the screwed sensor replace valve core and sealing ring, for clipped
sensor replace complete valve stem.
Vehicle loading status Adjust tyre pressure to load condition
according tyre information label or
tyre pressure chart 3 292, and select
the appropriate setting in the Tyre
loading page under the Settings
menu in the Driver Information Centre 3 110 . This setting is the reference for
the tyre pressure warnings.
The menu Tyre loading only appears
if the vehicle is in a standstill and the parking brake is applied. On vehicles
with automatic transmission the
selector lever has to be in P.
Select:
● Light for comfort pressure up to
3 people.
● Eco for Eco pressure up to
3 people.
● Max for full loading.
Auto learn function
After changing wheels the vehicle
must be stationary for approx.
20 minutes, before the system
recalculates. The following relearn
process takes up to 10 minutes of
driving with a minimum speed of
12 mph. In this case $ can be
displayed or pressure values can
swap in the Driver Information Centre.
If problems occur during the relearn
process, a warning message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Tread depthCheck tread depth at regular
intervals.
Tyres should be replaced for safety
reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm
(4 mm for winter tyres).
For safety reasons, it is
recommended that the tread depth of
the tyres on one axle should not vary
by more than 2 mm.

Vehicle care263even though no label indicates this.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
check the applicable speed limit.
The spare wheel has a steel rim.Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in
combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
The spare wheel is located in the load
compartment beneath the floor
covering.
To remove:
1. Open the floor cover.
2. The spare wheel is secured with a
wing nut. Turn wing nut
anticlockwise and remove the
spare wheel.
Under the spare wheel there is the box with vehicle tools.
3. When, after a wheel change, no wheel is placed in the spare wheel
well, secure the tool box by
turning right back the wing nut and close the floor cover.
Stowing the replaced full size
wheel in the spare wheel well
The spare wheel well is not designed for all permitted tyre sizes. If a wheel
wider than the spare must be stowed
in the spare wheel well, the thread
bolt for mounting the wheel must be
replaced by an extension bolt, located
in the tool box 3 251. To replace the
bolt:
● Remove tool box from the spare wheel well.
● Install the hexagon key of thewheel wrench ensuring that it
locates securely on the bolt.
● Turn the wheel wrench anticlockwise to loosen the bolt.
Remove the bolt.
● Take the extension bolt from the tool box 3 251 and screw it in
hand-tight using the hexagon key of the wheel wrench.

264Vehicle care
● Store the tool box and thedamaged wheel outside up in the
spare wheel well and secure it by turning the wing nut clockwise on
the bolt.
The floor cover can be placed on the
projecting wheel.
To fit the spare wheel in the well after
renewing the defective wheel use the
short thread bolt again. Exchange the
bolt in the same way.
9 Warning
Storing a jack, a wheel or other
equipment in the load
compartment could cause injury if they are not fixed properly. During a sudden stop or a collision, looseequipment could strike someone.
Store wheel, jack and tools always
in the original storage location and secure them by fixing.
Temporary spare wheel
Caution
The use of a spare wheel that issmaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not
use for a long period of time.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in
the front and the full tyre in the rear.
Tyre chains 3 257.
Spare wheel with directional tyre
Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
● Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed
or repaired as soon as possible
and fit it instead of the spare
wheel.
● Drive particularly carefully on wet
and snow-covered road
surfaces.

Vehicle care271Plastic body parts must not be treated
with wax or polishing agents.
Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner
and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using a soft cloth and window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous
wiping on dry windows will damage or even destroy the wiper blades.Sunroof
Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the sunroof.
Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage Rectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.

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