2017.5 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA clutch

16In briefDemisting and defrosting the
windows, electronic climate
control
● Press à. Temperature and air
distribution are set automatically
and the fan runs at high speed.
● Switch on air conditioning A/C ON in Climate setting menu
by pressing CLIMATE, if
required.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
Electronic climate control system 3 142.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
Manual transmission 3 168.
Automatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshift
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 164.

In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 250, 3 285.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 231.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 32, 3 41,
3 51.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Ignition switch: turn key toposition 2.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop for a few
seconds until green LED
illuminates.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: wait until control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Ignition switch: turn key to position 3 and release.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop and release.
● The engine starts after a short delay.
Starting the engine 3 154.

Instruments and controls77Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 78
Steering wheel adjustment ........78
Steering wheel controls .............78
Heated steering wheel ...............79
Horn ........................................... 79
Windscreen wiper/washer .........79
Rear window wiper/washer .......81
Outside temperature ..................82
Clock ......................................... 82
Power outlets ............................. 84
Inductive charging .....................85
Ashtrays .................................... 85
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 87
Instrument cluster ......................87
Speedometer ............................. 92
Odometer .................................. 93
Trip odometer ............................ 93
Tachometer ............................... 94
Fuel gauge ................................ 94
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 95
Service display .......................... 95
Control indicators ......................96Turn signal................................. 96
Seat belt reminder .....................96
Airbag and belt tensioners .........97
Airbag deactivation ....................97
Charging system .......................98
Malfunction indicator light ..........98
Brake and clutch system ...........98
Electric parking brake ................98
Electric parking brake fault ........98
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....99
Gear shifting .............................. 99
Following distance .....................99
Lane keep assist .......................99
Electronic Stability Control off ...99
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........99
Traction Control system off .....100
Engine coolant temperature ....100
Preheating ............................... 100
AdBlue ..................................... 100
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 100
Engine oil pressure ..................100
Low fuel ................................... 101
Immobiliser .............................. 101
Exterior light ............................ 101
High beam ............................... 101
High beam assist .....................101
LED headlights ........................ 101
Fog light ................................... 101Rear fog light........................... 102
Cruise control .......................... 102
Adaptive cruise control ............102
Vehicle detected ahead ...........102
Pedestrian detection ................102
Speed limiter ........................... 102
Traffic sign assistant ................102
Door open ................................ 102
Information displays ...................103
Driver Information Centre ........103
Info display .............................. 110
Head-up display ......................112
Vehicle messages ......................114
Warning chimes .......................115
Battery voltage ........................ 115
Vehicle personalisation ..............116
Telematics service .....................120
OnStar ..................................... 120

92Instruments and controlsOverviewOTurn signal 3 96XSeat belt reminder 3 96vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 97VAirbag deactivation 3 97pCharging system 3 98ZMalfunction indicator light
3 98RBrake and clutch system 3 98mElectric parking brake 3 98jElectric parking brake fault
3 98uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 99RGear shifting 3 99EFollowing distance 3 99aLane keep assist 3 99nElectronic Stability Control off
3 99bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 99kTraction Control system off
3 100WEngine coolant temperature
3 100!Preheating 3 100YAdBlue 3 100wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 100IEngine oil pressure 3 100YLow fuel 3 101dImmobiliser 3 1018Exterior light 3 101CHigh beam 3 101fHigh beam assist 3 101fLED headlights 3 101>Fog light 3 101rRear fog light 3 102mCruise control 3 102CAdaptive cruise control 3 102AVehicle detected ahead 3 1027Pedestrian detected ahead
3 195LSpeed limiter 3 102LTraffic sign assistant 3 102hDoor open 3 102
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.

98Instruments and controlsThe front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 57.
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.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded.
On diesel engines, the cleaning
process of the diesel particle filter is
potentially not possible.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 170.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not fully applied or released. Depress the
brake pedal and attempt to reset the system by first releasing then
applying the electric parking brake. If
m remains flashing, do not drive and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Electric parking brake fault
j illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is operating
with degraded performance 3 170.

Instruments and controls1011. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
During an Autostop, the brake
servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 231.
Low fuel
Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 221.
Catalytic converter 3 160.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 235.
Immobiliser d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Immobiliser 3 31.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 125.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 126.High beam assist
f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated,
see LED headlights 3 129.
LED headlights f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Fault in the system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System is switched to symmetrical
low beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
four seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder for
symmetrical headlight 3 128.
Fog light
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 133.

Driving and operating153Power button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle.
Accessory power mode
Press Engine Start/Stop once without
operating clutch or brake pedal. The yellow LED in the button illuminates.
Steering wheel lock is released and
some electrical functions are
operable, ignition is off.Ignition on power mode
Press and hold Engine Start/Stop for
six seconds without operating clutch
or brake pedal. The green LED in the button illuminates, diesel engine ispreheating. Control indicators
illuminate and most electrical
functions are operable.Engine start
Press Engine Start/Stop briefly while:
● manual transmission: operating clutch pedal,
● automatic transmission: operating brake pedal with
selector lever in P or N.
Starting the engine 3 154.Ignition off
Press Engine Start/Stop briefly when
Autostop is activated or when engine is running and vehicle is stationary.
Automatic transmission: apply the
parking brake and engage P.
Press Engine Start/Stop briefly
without operating clutch or brake pedal when in ignition on power
mode.
Some functions remain active until
driver's door is opened, provided the
ignition was on previously.Emergency engine shut off during
driving
Press Engine Start/Stop for more
than two seconds or press twice
briefly within five seconds 3 154.
Steering wheel lock The steering wheel lock activates
automatically when:
● The vehicle is stationary.
● The ignition has been switched off.
● The driver's door is opened.
To release steering wheel lock, open
and close driver's door and switch on accessory mode or start the engine
directly.9 Warning
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the vehicle must not be towed,
tow-started or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.

154Driving and operatingOperation on vehicles with
electronic key system in case of
failure
If either the electronic key fails or the
battery of the electronic key is weak,
the Driver Information Centre may
display No Remote Detected or
Replace Battery in Remote Key when
you try to start the vehicle.
Open the cover of the centre console
in front of the gear shift lever. Place
the electronic key across with buttons
upside in the transmitter pocket
beside the power outlet, as shown in
the illustration.
Other objects, e.g. other keys,
transponder, tags, coins etc. must be removed from the pocket.
Depress the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission) and press
Engine Start/Stop .
To switch off the engine, press
Engine Start/Stop again. Remove the
electronic key from the transmitter
pocket.
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Replace the
electronic key battery as soon as
possible 3 20.
For unlocking or locking the doors,
see fault in radio remote control unit
or electronic key system 3 22.
Retained power off The following electronic systems can
work until the driver's door is opened
or for 10 minutes after the ignition is switched off:
● power windows
● sunroof
● power outletsStarting the engine
Vehicles with power button
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever
to P or N.
Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Press Engine Start/Stop briefly: an
automatic procedure operates the
starter with a short delay until the engine is running.