2017.5 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA brake

254Vehicle careThe legally permissible minimumtread depth (1.6 mm) has been
reached when the tread has worn
down as far as one of the tread wear
indicators (TWI). Their position is
indicated by markings on the
sidewall.
If there is more wear at the front than
the rear, swap round front wheels and rear wheels periodically. Ensure that
the direction of rotation of the wheels
remains the same.
Tyres age, even if they are not used.
We recommend tyre replacement
every 6 years.
Changing tyre and wheel size
If tyres of a different size than those
fitted at the factory are used, it may be necessary to reprogramme the
speedometer as well as the nominal
tyre pressure and make other vehicle
modifications.
After converting to a different tyre
size, have the label with tyre
pressures replaced.9 Warning
The use of unsuitable tyres or
wheels may lead to accidents and will invalidate the vehicle
operating permit.
Wheel covers
Wheel covers and tyres that are
factory approved for the respective
vehicle and comply with all of the
relevant wheel and tyre combination
requirements must be used.
If the wheel covers and tyres used are
not factory approved, the tyres must
not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.
9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Vehicles with steel wheels: When
using locking wheel nuts, do not
attach wheel covers.
Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.

Vehicle care255Tyre chains are only permitted on
tyres of size 215/60 R16, 215/55 R17 ,
225/55 R17 M+S and 235/45 R18.
Temporary spare wheel
The use of tyre chains is not permitted
on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit
Minor damage to the tyre tread can be repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
is at tyre's side wall cannot be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
Two types of tyre repair kit are
available:
● Type 1 indicated by the on/off
switch at the top of the
compressor.
● Type 2 indicated by the on/off
switch at the side of the
compressor.
If vehicle has a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear, reverse gear or P.
On vehicles with audio speaker
system, the tyre repair kit is stowed together with the tools.

Vehicle care259If tyre pressure is more than
1.3 bar , set it to the correct value.
Repeat the procedure until there
is no more loss of pressure.
If the tyre pressure has fallen
below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must
not be used. Seek the assistance
of a workshop.
17. Stow away tyre repair kit in the box.
18. Fix the box with the screw.
Notice
The driving characteristics of the repaired tyre is severely affected,
therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least 30
minutes.
The built-in safety valve opens at a
pressure of 7 bar.
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be
used from approx. -30 °C.
The adapters supplied can be used
to pump up other items e.g.
footballs, air mattresses, inflatable
dinghies etc. They are located on the underside of the compressor. To
remove, screw on compressor air hose and withdraw adapter.
Wheel changing
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel
3 255.
Make the following preparations and observe the following information:
● Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-skid surface. The front
wheels must be in the straight-
ahead position.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or
P .
● Remove the spare wheel 3 261.● Never change more than one
wheel at once.
● Use the jack only to change wheels in case of puncture, not
for seasonal winter or summer
tyre change.
● The jack is maintenance-free. ● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be
placed under the jack.
● Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before jacking up.
● No people or animals may be in the vehicle when it is jacked-up.
● Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
● Do not start the vehicle when it is
raised on the jack.
● Clean wheel nuts and thread with
a clean cloth before mounting the wheel.9 Warning
Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel
nut and wheel nut cone.

264Vehicle care● A discharged vehicle battery canalready freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 Volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged
vehicle battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for
diesel engines).
● Do not disconnect the discharged
vehicle battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the vehicle battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.
● Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
Open the positive terminal protection
caps of both vehicle batteries.
Lead connection order: 1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the boosterbattery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point
of your vehicle in the engine
compartment.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After five minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of one
minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. three minutes with the
leads connected.
4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.

Vehicle care265Towing
Towing the vehicle
Disengage cap at slot and remove
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 248.
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 30 mph. 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 30 mph and for a maximum of
30 miles. If the front axle has been

272Service and maintenanceDexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for
petrol and diesel engines. If it is
unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities must be used.
Recommendations for petrol engines
are also valid for Compressed Natural
Gas (CNG), Liquified Petroleum Gas
(LPG) and Ethanol (E85) fuelled
engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 276.
Topping up engine oil
Engine oils of different manufacturers and brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only
ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is
prohibited, since it can cause long-
term engine damage under certain
operating conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 276.Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information on the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature
viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 276.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use only organic acid type-long life
coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for
the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. Incold regions with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant
provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C. This concentration
should be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional
coolant additives will be rejected.
Washer fluid Use only washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of
wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should therefore be replaced at the specified interval.

294IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 228
Active bonnet ................................ 65
Active emergency braking ..........192
Adaptive cruise control .......102, 180
AdBlue ................................ 100, 161
Adjustable air vents ...................148
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........97
Airbag deactivation ................57, 97
Airbag label................................... 52
Airbag system .............................. 52
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 150
Air conditioning system .............. 139
Air intake .................................... 149
Air vents...................................... 148
All-wheel drive ........................... 169
Antilock brake system ................ 169
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......99
Anti-theft alarm system ................29
Anti-theft locking system .............. 28
Appearance care ........................267
Armrest ................................... 47, 49
Armrest storage ........................... 68
Ashtrays ....................................... 85
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................34
Automatic dimming ......................33
Automatic light control ...............126
Automatic locking ........................26Automatic transmission .............164
Autostop ..................................... 156
Auxiliary heater ........................... 148
B Baselevel display ........................103
Battery discharge protection ......137
Battery voltage ........................... 115 Belts.............................................. 50
BlueInjection ............................... 161
Bonnet ....................................... 230
Brake and clutch fluid .................271
Brake and clutch system .............98
Brake assist ............................... 171
Brake fluid .................................. 233
Brakes ............................... 169, 233
Breakdown.................................. 265
Bulb replacement ....................... 236
C Capacities .................................. 284
Catalytic converter .....................160
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............136
Centre console storage ...............68
Changing tyre and wheel size ...254
Charging system .......................... 98
Child locks ................................... 27
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 61
Child restraints.............................. 58

295Child restraint systems ................58
Climate control ............................. 15
Clock............................................. 82
Collision damage repair ..............289
Control indicators.......................... 96
Control of the vehicle .................152
Controls ........................................ 78
Convex shape .............................. 32
Coolant and antifreeze ...............271
Cruise control ....................102, 177
Cupholders .................................. 67
Curtain airbag system .................. 56
Curve lighting.............................. 129
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............129
Declaration of conformity ............287
DEF ............................................ 161
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................161
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......235
Diesel particle filter ....................159
Door open .................................. 102
Doors ............................................ 27
Driver assistance systems ..........177
Driver Information Centre ...........103
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 224
Driving hints ................................ 152E
Electric adjustment ......................32
Electrical system......................... 243
Electric parking brake ...........98, 170
Electric parking brake fault ...........98
Electronic climate control system 142
Electronic key system ...................20
Electronic Stability Control.......... 173
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............99
Electronic Stability Control off....... 99
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......229
Engine compartment fuse box ...244
Engine coolant ........................... 232
Engine coolant temperature ......100
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 95
Engine data ............................... 279
Engine exhaust .......................... 159
Engine identification ...................275
Engine oil ................... 231, 271, 276
Engine oil pressure ....................100
Entry lighting .............................. 136
Event data recorders ..................292
Exit lighting ................................ 136
Exterior care .............................. 267
Exterior light ............................... 101
Exterior lighting ....................12, 125
Exterior mirrors ............................. 32F
First aid ......................................... 74
First aid kit ................................... 74
Fixed air vents ........................... 149
Fog light ..................................... 101
Fog lights ................................... 238
Folding mirrors ............................. 32
Following distance ........................99
Following distance indication ......191
Forward collision alert................. 188
Front airbag system .....................55
Front fog lights ........................... 133
Front pedestrian protection ........195
Front seats.................................... 41
Front storage ................................ 68
Fuel............................................. 220
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 223
Fuel for diesel engines ..............221
Fuel for petrol engines ...............220
Fuel gauge ................................... 94
Funnel......................................... 221
Fuses ......................................... 243
G
Gauges ......................................... 92
Gear shifting ................................. 99
General information ...................224
Glovebox ..................................... 67