2017.75 OPEL INSIGNIA BREAK brake

268Vehicle care9Warning
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.
Tyre 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 80 km/h.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.

Vehicle care269Two 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.
On other versions, the tyre repair kit
is stored in a bag.
Loosen the screw and remove the
bag.

Vehicle care273Replace 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
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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 3 275.● 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.
1. Disengage wheel nut caps with a screwdriver and remove.
Steel wheels with cover: Pull off
the wheel cover.
Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel
nut caps with a screwdriver and
remove. To protect the wheel,
place a soft cloth between the
screwdriver and the alloy wheel.
2. Fold out the wheel wrench and install ensuring that it locates
securely and loosen each wheel
nut by half a turn.
The wheels might be protected by
locking wheel nuts. To loosen
these specific nuts, first attach the

278Vehicle care● The vehicles must not come intocontact 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.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Disengage cap at slot and remove
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 262.

Vehicle care279
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
raised, 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 3 262.

286Service 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
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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
3 290.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 3 290.
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.

316IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 239
Active bonnet ................................ 70
Active emergency braking ..........202
Adaptive cruise control .......112, 190
AdBlue ................................ 110, 171
Adjustable air vents ...................158
Airbag and belt tensioners .........107
Airbag deactivation ..............62, 107
Airbag label................................... 57
Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 160
Air conditioning system .............. 149
Air intake .................................... 159
Air vents...................................... 158
All-wheel drive ........................... 179
Antilock brake system ................ 179
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....109
Anti-theft alarm system ................33
Anti-theft locking system .............. 33
Appearance care ........................280
Armrest ................................... 52, 54
Armrest storage ........................... 73
Ashtrays ....................................... 96 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................38
Automatic dimming ......................37
Automatic light control ...............136
Automatic locking ........................26Automatic transmission .............174
Autostop ..................................... 166
Auxiliary heater ........................... 158
B Baselevel display ........................113
Battery discharge protection ......147
Battery voltage ........................... 125
Belts.............................................. 55 BlueInjection ............................... 171
Bonnet ....................................... 241
Brake and clutch fluid .................285
Brake and clutch system ...........108
Brake assist ............................... 181
Brake fluid .................................. 244
Brakes ............................... 179, 244
Breakdown.................................. 278
Bulb replacement ....................... 248
C Capacities .................................. 300
Cargo management system ........80
Catalytic converter .....................170
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............146
Centre console storage ...............73
Changing tyre and wheel size ...267
Charging system ........................ 108
Child locks ................................... 27
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 66

317Child restraints.............................. 63
Child restraint systems ................63
Climate control ............................. 16
Clock............................................. 92
Collision damage repair ..............310
Control indicators........................ 106
Control of the vehicle .................162
Controls ........................................ 88
Convex shape .............................. 36
Coolant and antifreeze ...............285
Cruise control ....................112, 187
Cupholders .................................. 72
Curtain airbag system .................. 61
Curve lighting.............................. 139
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............139
Declaration of conformity ............308
DEF ............................................ 171
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................171
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......246
Diesel particle filter ....................169
Door open .................................. 112
Doors ............................................ 27
Driver assistance systems ..........187
Driver Information Centre ...........113
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 235
Driving hints ................................ 162E
Electric adjustment ......................36
Electrical system......................... 257
Electric parking brake .........108, 180
Electric parking brake fault .........108
Electronic climate control system 152
Electronic key system ...................20
Electronic Stability Control.......... 183
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........109
Electronic Stability Control off..... 109
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......240
Engine compartment fuse box ...258
Engine coolant ........................... 243
Engine coolant temperature ......110
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 105
Engine data ............................... 293
Engine exhaust .......................... 169
Engine identification ...................289
Engine oil ................... 242, 285, 290
Engine oil pressure ....................110
Entry lighting .............................. 146
Event data recorders ..................313
Exit lighting ................................ 146
Exterior care .............................. 280
Exterior light ............................... 111
Exterior lighting ....................13, 135
Exterior mirrors ............................. 36F
First aid kit ................................... 83
Fixed air vents ........................... 159
Fog light ..................................... 111
Fog lights ................................... 250
Folding mirrors ............................. 36
Following distance ......................109
Following distance indication ......201
Forward collision alert................. 198
Front airbag system .....................60
Front fog lights ........................... 143
Front pedestrian protection ........205
Front seats.................................... 46
Front storage ................................ 73
Fuel............................................. 230
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 234
Fuel for diesel engines ..............231
Fuel for petrol engines ...............230
Fuel gauge ................................. 104
Funnel......................................... 232
Fuses ......................................... 257
G Gauges ....................................... 102
Gear shifting ............................... 109
General information ...................235
Glovebox ..................................... 72