2017 OPEL INSIGNIA tailgate

32Keys, doors and windowsOperation with switches in the tailgate
To open the tailgate, press the
touchpad switch under the tailgate
moulding until the tailgate starts to
move.
To close, press C in the open
tailgate until the tailgate starts to
move.
Stop or change direction of
movement
Stop movement of the tailgate
immediately:
● press x once on the electronic
key, or
● press the touchpad switch under the exterior tailgate moulding, or
● press C on the open tailgate,
or
● press C on the inside of the
driver's door.
Pressing one of the switches again
will reverse the direction of
movement.
Operation modes
The power tailgate has three modes
of operation, which are controlled by
the switch C in the driver's door. To
change the mode, turn the switch:
● Normal mode MAX: Power
tailgate opens to full height.
● Intermediate mode 3/4: Power
tailgate opens to a reduced
height that can be adjusted.
● Mode Off: Tailgate can only be
operated manually.

Keys, doors and windows33Adjust reduced opening height in
intermediate mode
1. Turn operation mode switch to 3/4 .
2. Open power tailgate with any operation switch.
3. Stop movement at the desired height by pressing any operation
switch. If required, manually move
the stopped tailgate to the desired position.
4. Press and hold the button C on
the inside of the open tailgate for
three seconds.
Note
Adjusting opening height should be
programmed at ground level.
A chime sound indicates the new
setting and the turn signal lights will
flash. The reduced height can only set at an opening angle of above 30°.
When turning the adjuster wheel in
the driver's door to intermediate mode 3/4 , the power tailgate will stop
opening at the newly set position.
The tailgate can only be held open if a minimum height is exceeded
(minimum opening angle from 30°).
The opening height cannot be
programmed below that height.
Safety function
If the power tailgate encounters an obstacle during opening or closing,
the direction of movement will
automatically be reversed slightly.
Multiple obstacles in one power cycle
will deactivate the function. In this
case, close or open the tailgate
manually.The power tailgate has pinch sensors
on the side edges. If the sensors
detect obstacles between tailgate and chassis, the tailgate will open, until it
is activated again or closed manually.
The safety function is indicated by a
warning chime.
Remove all obstacles before
resuming normal power operation.
If the vehicle is equipped with factory-
fitted towing equipment and a trailer
is electrically connected, the power
tailgate can only be opened with the
touchpad switch or closed with C in
the open tailgate. Ensure that there are no obstacles in the moving area.
General hints for operating
tailgate9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which cannot be seen or

34Keys, doors and windowssmelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.Caution
Before opening the tailgate, check overhead obstructions, such as a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind the
tailgate.
Note
Power tailgate: If the lifters of the
open tailgate lose pressure, the
tailgate falls a bit and will then be
stopped by the system. Following
the tailgate will be power opened
and closed. During this the tail lights will flash and a chime will sound.
After closing, the tailgate may not be operated until it has been serviced
by a workshop.
Note
The operation of the power tailgate
is disabled under low vehicle battery
conditions. In this case, the tailgate
may not even by manually operable.
Note
With the power tailgate disabled and
all doors unlocked, the tailgate can
only be operated manually. In this
event, manually closing the tailgate
requires significantly greater force.
Note
At low outside temperatures the
tailgate may not open fully by itself.
In this case lift the tailgate manually
to its normal end position.
Note
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all the doors. All doors must be closed and the
electronic key must not remain in the
vehicle. Otherwise the system cannot
be activated.
If the ignition was on, the driver's door
must be opened and closed once so
that the vehicle can be secured.
Unlocking the vehicle disables the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
This is not possible with the central
locking button in the passenger
compartment.

Keys, doors and windows35Activating
Radio remote control or electronic
key: press e twice within 5 seconds.
Anti-theft alarm system The anti-theft alarm system
incorporates and is operated in
conjunction with the anti-theft locking
system.
It monitors: ● doors, tailgate, bonnet
● passenger compartment including adjoining load
compartment
● vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is raised
● ignition
Activation All doors must be closed and the
electronic key must not remain in the
vehicle. Otherwise the system cannot
be activated.
● Radio remote control: self- activated 30 seconds after
locking the vehicle by pressing e
once.
● Electronic key system: self- activated 30 seconds after
locking the vehicle by pressing the button on any exterior door
handle.
● Radio remote control or electronic key: activate directly
by pressing e twice within
5 seconds.
● Electronic key system with passive locking enabled:
activated shortly after passive locking occurs.
Note
Changes to the vehicle interior such
as the use of seat covers, and open windows or sunroof, could impair the
function of passenger compartment
monitoring.

36Keys, doors and windowsActivation without monitoring of
passenger compartment and
vehicle inclination
Switch off the monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle
inclination when e.g. animals are
being left in the vehicle, because of
high volume ultrasonic signals or due to movements triggering the alarm.
Also switch off when the vehicle is on
a ferry or train.
1. Close tailgate, bonnet, windows and sunroof.
2. Press o. LED in button o
illuminates for a maximum of
10 minutes.
3. Close the doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
Status message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Status LED
Status LED is integrated in the sensor
on top of the instrument panel.
Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:
LED illuminates:test, arming delayLED flashes
quickly:doors, tailgate or
bonnet not
completely closed,
or system faultStatus after system is armed:LED flashes
slowly:system is armed
Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
Deactivation
Radio remote control: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing c deactivates
anti-theft alarm system.
Electronic key system: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing the button on any
exterior door handle deactivates anti-
theft alarm system.

74Storage
The closed cover can be secured
from inside the load compartment.
Turn knob by 90°:
knob horizontal:cover secured
from the
passenger
compartment sideknob vertical:cover not secured
Storage in the load compartment
Depending on the equipment, there
are storage boxes under the load
compartment cover.
Load compartment cover
Do not place any objects on the cover.
5-door Hatchback
Removing cover
Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.
Pull cover from the side guides.
Fitting cover
Engage cover in side guides and fold
downwards. Attach the retaining
straps to the tailgate.
Sports Tourer, Country Tourer
Closing cover
Pull the cover towards the rear using the handle until it engages in the
sideward retainers.
Opening cover
Push down the handle at the end of
the cover. It rolls up automatically.

Storage75Removing cover
Open the load compartment cover.
Pull the release lever on the right side
up and hold it. Lift the cover first on
the right side and remove from
retainers.
The removed cover can be stored
under the load compartment floor 3 78.
Installing cover
Insert the left side of the load
compartment cover in the recess, pull
the release lever up and hold it, insert the right side of the load compartment
cover and engage.
Blind in the tailgate
To cover the load compartment
completely, mount the blind at four
fixing points on the inside of the
tailgate.
Rear floor storage cover Sliding floor cover (FlexFloor) For a convenient setting of the load
compartment, the floor cover can be
pulled out.
Pulling out the floor cover
● Raise the floor at the handle slightly until the spring rolls pop-
up on each side.
● Press the button under the
handle and pull out the floor
cover until it engages.
Load the floor in this position.
Sliding back into load compartment ● Press the button under the handle and slide in the floor cover
until it engages at the end
position.
Leave the floor cover in the
raised position as long as it is loaded.

Storage81Put the load compartment cover into
the hollow with the upper side
downwards and with the release lever
in the front right edge.
Warning triangle
5-door Hatchback/4-door Saloon
Stow the warning triangle in the space
behind the strap on the right side of
the load compartment.
Sports Tourer, Country Tourer
Stow the warning triangle in the space
behind the straps on the inside of the
tailgate.
First aid kit
5-door Hatchback/4-door Saloon
Stow the first aid kit in the space
behind the mesh net on the left side
of the load compartment.