2017.5 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA auxiliary battery

Lighting137They will switch off automatically after
a delay. This function works only in
the dark. Theatre lighting is activated
if the driver's door is opened during
this time.
Path lighting
Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.
ActivatingHalogen headlights
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Pull the turn signal lever.
4. Close the driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed, the
lights switch off after two minutes.
Exit lighting is switched off
immediately if the turn signal lever is pulled while the driver's door is open.LED headlights
Path lighting is activated, when the
ignistion is switched off and the
driver's door is opened.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 110.
Vehicle personalisation 3 116.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 22.
Battery discharge protection
Vehicle battery state of charge
function
The function guarantees longest
vehicle battery life via a generator
with controllable power output and
optimised power distribution.
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when driving, the following
systems are reduced automatically in
two stages and finally switched off:
● auxiliary heater
● heated rear and front window
● heated steering wheel
● heated mirrors
● heated seats
● fan
In the second stage, a message
which confirms the activation of the
vehicle battery discharge protection
will be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.

Driving and operating157● The driver's door is closed or thedriver's seat belt is fastened.
● The vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition.
● The engine is warmed up.
● The engine coolant temperature is not too high.
● The engine exhaust temperature is not too high, e.g. after driving
with high engine load.
● The ambient temperature is above -5 °C.
● The climate control system allows an Autostop.
● The brake vacuum is sufficient.
● The self-cleaning function of the diesel 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 3 139.Immediately after motorway driving,
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 152.
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 e.g. auxiliary electric heater
or heated rear window 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
Vehicles with manual transmissionConventional restart
All engines have conventional restart.
Depress the clutch pedal without
depressing the brake pedal to restart
the engine.
On engines with late restart a
conventional restart is only possible
without depressed brake pedal.Late restart
All engines have late restart in
addition to conventional restart. Late
restart is only active on gradients up to 5%.
● Depress the brake pedal.
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Select first gear.
● Release the brake pedal to restart the engine.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Release the brake pedal or move
selector lever out of D into N or P to
restart the engine.
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.

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