2017 OPEL INSIGNIA battery replacement

24Keys, doors and windowsNote
Do not put the electronic key in the
load compartment or in front of the
Info-Display.
Replacing battery in electronic
key
Replace the battery as soon as the
system no longer operates properly
or the range is reduced. The need for battery replacement is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 120.
Battery replacement, see 'Radio
remote control' 3 22.
Electronic key synchronisation The electronic key synchronises itself automatically during every starting
procedure.Fault
If the central locking cannot be
operated or the engine cannot be
started, the cause may be one of the
following:
● Fault in electronic key.
● Electronic key is out of reception range.
● The battery voltage is too low. ● Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals; the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
To rectify the cause of the fault,
change the position of the electronic
key.
Manual unlocking 3 25.
Memorised settings
Whenever the ignition is switched off, the following settings are
automatically memorised by the
remote control unit or the electronic key:● automatic climate control
● lighting
● Infotainment system
● central locking system
● Sport mode settings
● comfort settings
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the ignition is
switched on with the memorised key
with remote control unit 3 156 or
electronic key 3 23.
A precondition is that Personalisation
by Driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Info-Display. This must
be set for each remote control unit or
electronic key which is used.
Also memorised are the adjustments
of the driver's seat and exterior
mirrors, independent of the memory
positions 3 51.
Power seat automatically moves into the saved position when unlocking
and opening the driver's door with the
memorised remote control or
electronic key and Auto Memory
Recall in the Info-Display is activated.
Vehicle personalisation 3 121.

226Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................227
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 227
Vehicle storage ........................227
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....228
Vehicle checks ........................... 228
Performing work ......................228
Bonnet ..................................... 228
Engine oil ................................. 229
Automatic transmission fluid ....230
Engine coolant ......................... 231
Power steering fluid .................232
Washer fluid ............................ 232
Brakes ..................................... 233
Brake fluid ............................... 233
Vehicle battery ......................... 233
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....235
Wiper blade replacement ........235
Bulb replacement .......................236
Halogen headlights ..................237
Xenon headlights .....................239
Fog lights ................................. 241
Tail lights ................................. 242
Side turn signal lights ..............244
Number plate light ...................245Interior lights ............................ 246
Instrument panel illumination ...246
Electrical system ........................246
Fuses ....................................... 246
Engine compartment fuse box . 248
Instrument panel fuse box .......250
Load compartment fuse box ....251
Vehicle tools .............................. 253
Tools ........................................ 253
Wheels and tyres .......................254
Winter tyres ............................. 254
Tyre designations ....................254
Tyre pressure .......................... 254
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 256
Tread depth ............................. 257
Changing tyre and wheel size . 258
Wheel covers ........................... 258
Tyre chains .............................. 259
Tyre repair kit .......................... 259
Wheel changing .......................262
Spare wheel ............................ 264
Jump starting ............................. 267
Towing ....................................... 268
Towing the vehicle ...................268
Towing another vehicle ...........270Appearance care .......................272
Exterior care ............................ 272
Interior care ............................. 274

Vehicle care235Charging the vehicle battery9Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed
14.6 volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the battery
might be damaged.
Jump starting 3 267.
Warning label
Meaning of symbols: ● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
● See the Owner's Manual for further information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Diesel fuel system bleeding If the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of 40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than 5 seconds. If the engine fails to start, seek the assistance of a
workshop.Wiper blade replacement
Wiper blades on the windscreen
Lift the wiper arm and open the
retaining clip.

320IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 227
Active emergency braking ..........196
Active head restraints ...................47
Adaptive cruise control .......110, 184
Adaptive forward lighting ...110, 133
AdBlue ................................ 108, 165
Adjustable air vents ...................152
Airbag and belt tensioners .........105
Airbag deactivation ..............63, 105
Airbag label................................... 58 Airbag system .............................. 58
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 154
Air conditioning system .............. 141
Air intake .................................... 153
Air vents...................................... 152
All-wheel drive ........................... 173
Antilock brake system ................ 174
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....107
Anti-theft alarm system ................35
Anti-theft locking system .............. 34 Appearance care ........................272
Armrest ................................... 53, 54
Armrest storage ........................... 71
Ashtrays ....................................... 93 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................40
Automatic climate control system .................................... 143Automatic dimming ......................39
Automatic light control ...............130
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............168
Automatic transmission fluid .......230
Autostop ............................. 110, 160
Auxiliary heater ........................... 152
B
Baselevel display ........................111
Battery discharge protection ......140
Battery voltage ........................... 121
Belts.............................................. 55
BlueInjection ............................... 165
Bonnet ....................................... 228
Brake and clutch fluid .................276
Brake and clutch system ...........106
Brake assist ............................... 176
Brake fluid .................................. 233
Brakes ............................... 174, 233
Breakdown.................................. 268
Bulb replacement ....................... 236
C Capacities .................................. 294
Cargo management system ........77
Car Pass ...................................... 22
Catalytic converter .....................165
Central locking system ................25
Centre console lighting ..............139
Changing tyre and wheel size ...258

324Top-tether fastening eyes ............69
Tow bar....................................... 222
Towing ................................ 222, 268
Towing another vehicle .............270
Towing equipment .....................223
Towing the vehicle .....................268
Traction Control system ............. 177 Traction Control system off......... 108
Traffic sign assistant ...........111, 209
Trailer coupling ........................... 222
Trailer stability assist .................225
Trailer towing ............................. 223
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................168
Tread depth ............................... 257
Trip odometer ............................ 100
Turn and lane-change signals ...135
Turn signal ................................. 104
Tyre chains ................................ 259
Tyre designations ......................254
Tyre pressure ............................ 254
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 109, 256
Tyre pressures ........................... 295
Tyre repair kit ............................. 259
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...107, 197
Upholstery .................................. 274
Uplevel display ........................... 111Upshift........................................ 107
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 118
Variable effort steering ...............107
Vehicle battery ........................... 233
Vehicle checks............................ 228
Vehicle data ................................ 281
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 318
Vehicle detected ahead ..............110
Vehicle dimensions .................... 292
Vehicle Identification Number ....279
Vehicle jack ................................ 253
Vehicle messages .....................120
Vehicle personalisation .............121
Vehicle security ............................ 34
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 227
Vehicle tools ............................... 253
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 289
Ventilating ..................................... 54
Ventilation ................................... 141
W
Warning chimes .........................120
Warning lights ............................. 100
Warning triangle .......................... 81
Washer and wiper systems .........14Washer fluid ............................... 232
Wheel changing .........................262
Wheel covers ............................. 258
Wheels and tyres .......................254
Windows ....................................... 40
Windscreen................................... 40
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........87
Winter tyres ............................... 254
Wiper blade replacement ..........235
X
Xenon headlights .......................239