2017.5 OPEL INSIGNIA BREAK tow

262Vehicle careAttach wheel wrench and with the
jack correctly aligned rotate wheel wrench until wheel is clear of the
ground.
5. Unscrew the wheel nuts. 6. Change the wheel. Spare wheel 3 262.
7. Screw on the wheel nuts.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it locates securely and tighten
each nut in a crosswise
sequence. Tightening torque is
125 Nm.
10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover with the tyre valve before
installing.
Install wheel nut caps.
11. Install vehicle jacking point cover.
12. Stow and secure the replaced wheel 3 262, the vehicle tools
3 249 and the adapter for the
locking wheel nuts 3 68.
13. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and the wheel nut
torque as soon as possible.Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired as soon as possible.
Jacking position for lifting platform
Rear arm position of the lifting
platform at the underbody.
Front arm position of the lifting
platform at the underbody.
Spare wheel Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare
wheel.
If mounting a spare wheel, which is
different from the other wheels, this
wheel might be classified as a
temporary spare wheel and the
corresponding speed limits apply,
even though no label indicates this.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
check the applicable speed limit.
The spare wheel has a steel rim.

Vehicle care263Caution
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.
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.
4. After wheel change back to full size wheel, place the spare wheel
outside up in the well and secure
with the wing nut.
Stowing the replaced full size
wheel in the spare wheel well
Secure a damaged full size wheel facing upwards with the wing nut in
the spare wheel well after mounting
an extension bolt on the thread bolt.
The extension bolt is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 249. To secure the
wheel:
1. Stick the extension bolt onto the thread bolt.
2. Store the damaged wheel outside
up in the spare wheel well and
secure it by turning the wing nut
clockwise on the extension bolt.
9 Warning
Storing a jack, a wheel or other
equipment in the load
compartment could cause injury if

264Vehicle carethey are not fixed properly. During
a sudden stop or a collision, loose equipment 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 is smaller 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
80 km/h. 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 3 255.
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.Jump 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.

266Vehicle careTowingTowing the vehicle
Disengage cap at slot and remove
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 249.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with manual transmission
and All-wheel drive: If the vehicle is
towed with all four wheels on the
ground then there are no technical
limitations for speed and distance. If
only one axle has been raised, the
maximum speed is 50 km/h. There is
no distance limitation.
Vehicles with automatic transmission and All-wheel drive: The vehicle must
be towed facing forwards. If the
vehicle is towed with all four wheels
on the ground, the maximum speed is 50 km/h and for a maximum of
50 km. If the front axle has been

Vehicle care267raised, the maximum speed is
50 km/h. There is no distance
limitation.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Iinsert cap with the outer flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Towing another vehicle
Disengage cap at bottom and remove downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 249.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the upper flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.

270Vehicle careFor 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.
Towing equipment Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could
damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.

297Child restraint systems ................59
Climate control ............................. 16
Clock............................................. 83
Collision damage repair ..............290
Control indicators.......................... 97
Control of the vehicle .................153
Controls ........................................ 79
Convex shape .............................. 33
Coolant and antifreeze ...............272
Cruise control ....................103, 178
Cupholders .................................. 68
Curtain airbag system .................. 57
Curve lighting.............................. 130
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............130
Declaration of conformity ............288
DEF ............................................ 162
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................162
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......236
Diesel particle filter ....................160
Door open .................................. 103
Doors ............................................ 28
Driver assistance systems ..........178
Driver Information Centre ...........104
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 225
Driving hints ................................ 153E
Electric adjustment ......................33
Electrical system......................... 244
Electric parking brake ...........99, 171
Electric parking brake fault ...........99
Electronic climate control system 143
Electronic key system ...................21
Electronic Stability Control.......... 174
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........100
Electronic Stability Control off..... 100
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......230
Engine compartment fuse box ...245
Engine coolant ........................... 233
Engine coolant temperature ......101
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 96
Engine data ............................... 280
Engine exhaust .......................... 160
Engine identification ...................276
Engine oil ................... 232, 272, 277
Engine oil pressure ....................101
Entry lighting .............................. 137
Event data recorders ..................293
Exit lighting ................................ 137
Exterior care .............................. 268
Exterior light ............................... 102
Exterior lighting ....................13, 126
Exterior mirrors ............................. 33F
First aid ......................................... 75
First aid kit ................................... 75
Fixed air vents ........................... 150
Fog light ..................................... 102
Fog lights ................................... 239
Folding mirrors ............................. 33
Following distance ......................100
Following distance indication ......192
Forward collision alert................. 189
Front airbag system .....................56
Front fog lights ........................... 134
Front pedestrian protection ........196
Front seats.................................... 42
Front storage ................................ 69
Fuel............................................. 221
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 224
Fuel for diesel engines ..............222
Fuel for petrol engines ...............221
Fuel gauge ................................... 95
Funnel......................................... 222
Fuses ......................................... 244
G Gauges ......................................... 93
Gear shifting ............................... 100
General information ...................225
Glovebox ..................................... 68

299Performance .............................. 282
Performing work ........................231
Power button .............................. 154
Power outlets ............................... 85
Power seat adjustment ................45
Power windows ............................ 35
Preheating ................................. 101
Puncture ..................................... 260
Q Quickheat ................................... 149
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 294
Reading lights ............................ 136
Rear cross traffic alert ................214
Rear floor storage cover ..............74
Rear fog light .....................103, 134
Rear seats .................................... 50
Rear view camera ...................... 212
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 82
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 272, 277
Refuelling ................................... 222
Registered trademarks ...............292
Retained power off .....................155
Reversing lights .........................135
Ride control systems ..................173
Roof .............................................. 38Roof load...................................... 76
Roof rack ..................................... 75
S Safety belts ................................... 51
Seat adjustment ............................. 6
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................97
Seat belts ..................................... 51
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................48
Seat heating, rear .....................50
Seat position ................................ 42
Selective catalytic reduction .......162
Service ............................... 151, 271
Service display ............................ 96
Service information ....................271
Side airbag system ......................57
Side blind zone assistant ............206
Sidelights .................................... 126
Side turn signal lights ................243
Software acknowledgement .......290
Software update ......................... 292
Spare wheel ............................... 262
Speed limiter....................... 103, 180
Speedometer ............................... 93
Starting and operating ................153
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................155
Steering ...................................... 153Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 79
Steering wheel controls ...............79
Stop-start system........................ 157
Storage ......................................... 68
Storage compartments .................68
Sunglasses storage .....................69
Sunroof ........................................ 38
Sunvisor lights ........................... 137
Sun visors .................................... 38
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 95
Tail lights ................................... 240
Three-point seat belt .................... 52
Tools .......................................... 249
Tow bar....................................... 225
Towing ................................ 225, 266
Towing another vehicle .............267
Towing equipment .....................226
Towing the vehicle .....................266
Traction Control system ............. 173
Traction Control system off......... 101
Traffic sign assistant ...........103, 215
Trailer coupling ........................... 225
Trailer stability assist .................228
Trailer towing ............................. 225
Transmission ............................... 17
Tread depth ............................... 254
Trip odometer .............................. 94