2016 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA charging

84Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 85
Steering wheel adjustment ........85
Steering wheel controls .............85
Heated steering wheel ...............85
Horn ........................................... 86
Windscreen wiper/washer .........86
Rear window wiper/washer .......88
Outside temperature ..................89
Clock ......................................... 89
Power outlets ............................. 91
Ashtrays .................................... 92
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 93
Instrument cluster ......................93
Speedometer ............................. 99
Odometer .................................. 99
Trip odometer ............................ 99
Tachometer ............................. 100
Fuel gauge .............................. 100
Fuel selector ............................ 101
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 101
Service display ........................ 101
Control indicators ....................103Turn signal............................... 103
Seat belt reminder ...................103
Airbag and belt tensioners .......104
Airbag deactivation ..................104
Charging system .....................104
Malfunction indicator light ........105
Brake and clutch system .........105
Operate pedal .......................... 105
Electric parking brake ..............105
Electric parking brake fault ......105
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...106
Upshift ..................................... 106
Gear shifting ............................ 106
Variable effort steering ............106
Following distance ...................106
Lane departure warning ..........106
Ultrasonic parking assist .........106
Electronic Stability Control off . 107
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........107
Traction Control system off .....107
Engine coolant temperature ....107
Preheating ............................... 107
Diesel particle filter ..................107
AdBlue ..................................... 108
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 108
Engine oil pressure ..................108
Low fuel ................................... 108
Immobiliser .............................. 109Autostop.................................. 109
Exterior light ............................ 109
High beam ............................... 109
High beam assist .....................109
Adaptive forward lighting .........109
Fog light ................................... 109
Rear fog light ........................... 109
Cruise control .......................... 109
Adaptive cruise control ............109
Vehicle detected ahead ...........110
Speed limiter ........................... 110
Traffic sign assistant ................110
Door open ................................ 110
Information displays ...................110
Driver Information Centre ........110
Colour-Info-Display ..................117
Smartphone controller .............118
Vehicle messages ......................119
Warning chimes .......................120
Battery voltage ........................ 120
Vehicle personalisation ..............121
OnStar® system ........................124

92Instruments and controlsElectrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlets by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 159.
AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
A portable ashtray can be placed in
the cupholders.

98Instruments and controlsOverviewOTurn signal 3 103XSeat belt reminder 3 103vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 104VAirbag deactivation 3 104pCharging system 3 104ZMalfunction indicator light
3 105RBrake and clutch system
3 105-Operate pedal 3 105mElectric parking brake
3 105jElectric parking brake fault
3 105uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 106[Upshift 3 106RGear shifting 3 106cVariable effort steering
3 106EFollowing distance 3 106)Lane departure warning
3 106rUltrasonic parking assist
3 106nElectronic Stability Control
off 3 107bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 107kTraction Control system off
3 107WEngine coolant temperature
3 107!Preheating 3 107%Diesel particle filter 3 107YAdBlue 3 108wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 108IEngine oil pressure 3 108i or
YLow fuel 3 108dImmobiliser 3 109DAutostop 3 1098Exterior light 3 109CHigh beam 3 109lHigh beam assist 3 109fAdaptive forward lighting
3 109>Fog light 3 109rRear fog light 3 109mCruise control 3 109C or
mAdaptive cruise control
3 109AVehicle detected ahead
3 110LSpeed limiter 3 110

104Instruments and controlsIlluminates green
Seat occupied and the seat belt has
been fastened.
Illuminates grey
Seat not occupied.
Fastening the seat belt 3 55.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the
event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 54, 3 57.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 62.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.

120Instruments and controls● vehicle battery status
● selective catalytic reduction, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF),
AdBlue 3 164
Messages in the
Colour-Info-Display
Some important messages may
appear additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Press the
multifunction knob to confirm a
message. Some messages only pop-
up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.
The warning chime regarding not
fastened seat belts has priority over
any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting off.● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If adaptive cruise control deactivates automatically.
● If approaching a vehicle ahead too closely.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.
● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
● If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.
● If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling
level.
● If AdBlue needs to be refilled.
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
● If the trailer hitch is not engaged.During an Autostop
● If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
1. Switch off any electrical consumers which are not requiredfor a safe ride, e.g. seat heating,
heated rear window or other main consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.
The warning message will disappear
after the engine has been started
twice without a voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.

Driving and operating161● The self-cleaning function of thediesel particle filter is not active.
● The vehicle was driven at least at
walking speed since the last
Autostop.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop. See
Climate control chapter for more
details 3 140.
Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 155.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts,
several battery discharge protection
features are implemented as part of
the stop-start system.
Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several electrical
features such as auxiliary electric
heater or rear window heating are
disabled or switched to a power
saving mode. The fan speed of the
climate control system is reduced to
save power.Restart of the engine by the driver
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
The engine start is indicated by the
needle at the idle speed position in
the tachometer.
If the selector lever is shifted out of
neutral before depressing the clutch
first, control indicator - illuminates
or is shown as a symbol in the Driver Information Centre.
Control indicator - 3 105.
Restart of the engine by the stop-
start system
The selector lever must be in neutral
to enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically
by the stop-start system:
● The stop-start system is manually deactivated.
● 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.

Vehicle care231BrakesIn the event of minimum thickness ofthe brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and the MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 274.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to vehicle battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from
the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
The anti-theft alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: Switch the ignition on then off, disconnect the
vehicle's battery within 15 seconds.
Battery discharge protection 3 139.

232Vehicle careReplacing the vehicle batteryNotice
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this paragraph may lead to
a temporary deactivation of the stop-
start system.
The vehicle battery is covered.
Remove the cover to replace the battery. Lift up the cover at the rear
and unlatch it at the front.
When the battery is being replaced, ensure that there are no open
ventilation holes in the vicinity of the
positive terminal. If a ventilation hole
is open in this area, it must be closed
off with a dummy cap, and the
ventilation in the vicinity of the
negative terminal must be opened.
Only use vehicle batteries that allow
the fuse box to be mounted above the
battery.
In vehicles with an AGM (Absorptive
Glass Mat) battery, make sure to
have the battery replaced with
another AGM battery.
An AGM battery can be identified by
the label on the battery. We
recommend the use of an original
Vauxhall battery.
Notice
Using an AGM vehicle battery
different from the original Vauxhall
vehicle battery may result in a lower performance.
We recommend that you have the vehicle battery replaced by a
workshop.
Stop-start system 3 159.
Charging the vehicle battery9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed
14.6 volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the battery
might be damaged.
Jump starting 3 265.