2017 OPEL INSIGNIA wiper fluid

In brief15Windscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 87, Washer fluid 3 232.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper switch:continuous
operationlower switch:intermittent
operationmiddle position:offRear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 89.

Instruments and controls89Windscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
If the headlights are on, washer fluid is also sprayed onto the headlights,
provided that the lever is pulled
sufficiently long. Afterwards the
headlight washer system is
inoperable for 5 wash cycles or until
engine or headlights have been
switched off and on again.
Washer fluid 3 232
Rear window wiper/washer
Push the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper position:continuous
operationlower position:intermittent
operationmiddle position:off
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
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

Service and maintenance277Dexos 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
3 281.
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
3 281.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 3 281.
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.

323Oil, engine.......................... 276, 281
OnStar ........................................ 125
Operate pedal ............................. 106
Outside temperature ....................90
Overrun cut-off ........................... 160
P Parking ................................ 19, 163
Parking assist ...................... 39, 197
Parking brake ............................ 175
Parking lights ............................. 136
Performance .............................. 286
Performing work ........................228
Pollen filter ................................. 153
Power button .............................. 157
Power outlets ............................... 92
Power seat adjustment .................51
Power steering fluid ....................232
Power windows ............................ 41
Preheating ................................. 108
Puncture ..................................... 262
Q
Quickheat ................................... 152
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 319
Radio remote control ...................22
Reading lights ............................ 138
Rear cross traffic alert ................208Rear floor storage cover ..............75
Rear fog light ............................. 110
Rear fog lights ........................... 136
Rear seats .................................... 54
Rear view camera ...................... 206
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 89
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 276, 281
Refuelling ................................... 217 Registered trademarks ...............318
Retained power off .....................158
Reversing lights .........................137
Ride control systems ..................177
Roller blinds ................................. 43
Roof .............................................. 44
Roof load ...................................... 83
Roof rack ..................................... 82
S Safety belts ................................... 55
Safety net .................................... 78
Seat adjustment ............................. 6 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................104
Seat belts ..................................... 55
Seat heating ................................. 54
Seat position ................................ 48
Selective catalytic reduction .......165
Selector lever ............................. 169
Service ............................... 154, 275Service display .......................... 102
Service information ....................275
Side airbag system ......................62
Side blind spot alert ....................203
Sidelights .................................... 129
Side turn signal lights ................244
Smartphone controller ................119
Software acknowledgement .......316
Spare wheel ............................... 264
Speed limiter....................... 111, 183
Speedometer ............................. 100
Starting and operating ................156
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................159
Steering ...................................... 156
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 86
Steering wheel controls ...............86
Stop-start system........................ 160
Storage ......................................... 70
Storage compartments .................70
Sunroof ........................................ 44
Sunvisor lights ........................... 138
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 101
Tail lights ................................... 242
Three-point seat belt .................... 56
Tools .......................................... 253

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