2018.5 OPEL INSIGNIA BREAK towing

280Vehicle care
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.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
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
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
edge of the cap. Release the cap by
levering it out carefully.

Vehicle care281The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 262.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
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 a
vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the upper flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this
has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.

Vehicle care283Ice residues, pollution and continuous
wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.
Sunroof Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the sunroof.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage with
a touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.

Technical data289Technical dataVehicle identification..................289
Vehicle Identification Number ..289
Identification plate ...................289
Engine identification ................290
Vehicle data ............................... 291
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 291
Engine data ............................. 294
Performance ............................ 296
Vehicle weight ......................... 299
Vehicle dimensions .................302
Capacities ................................ 303
Tyre pressures ........................ 304
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 308Vehicle identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber
The Vehicle Identification Number is
visible through the windscreen.
The Vehicle Identification Number
may be stamped on the identification
plate and on the floor pan, under the floor covering, visible under a cover,
or in the engine compartment on the
right body panel.
Identification plate
The identification label is located on
the front left or right door frame.

308Technical dataTowing hitch installation dimensions
Grandsport

323Child restraints.............................. 64
Child restraint systems ................64
Climate control ............................. 16
Clock............................................. 93
Collision damage repair ..............314
Control indicators........................ 107
Control of the vehicle .................163
Controls ........................................ 89
Convex shape .............................. 37
Coolant and antifreeze ...............286
Cruise control ....................113, 189
Cupholders .................................. 73
Curtain airbag system .................. 62
Curve lighting.............................. 140
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............140
Declaration of conformity ............310
DEF ............................................ 172
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................172
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......246
Diesel particle filter ....................170
Door open .................................. 113
Doors ............................................ 28
Driver assistance systems ..........189
Driver Information Centre ...........114
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 235
Driving hints ................................ 163E
Electric adjustment ......................37
Electrical system......................... 257
Electric parking brake .........109, 181
Electric parking brake fault .........109
Electronic climate control system 153
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control.......... 185
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........110
Electronic Stability Control off..... 110
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......240
Engine compartment fuse box ...258
Engine coolant ........................... 243
Engine coolant temperature ......111
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 294
Engine exhaust .......................... 170
Engine identification ...................290
Engine oil ................... 242, 286, 291
Engine oil pressure ....................111
Entry lighting .............................. 147
Event data recorders ..................317
Exit lighting ................................ 147
Exterior care .............................. 281
Exterior light ............................... 112
Exterior lighting ....................13, 136
Exterior mirrors ............................. 37F
First aid kit ................................... 84
Fixed air vents ........................... 160
Fog light ..................................... 112
Fog lights ................................... 249
Folding mirrors ............................. 37
Following distance ......................110
Following distance indication ......202
Forward collision alert................. 200
Front airbag system .....................61
Front fog lights ........................... 144
Front pedestrian protection ........206
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 74
Fuel............................................. 231
Fuel for diesel engines ..............232
Fuel for petrol engines ...............231
Fuel gauge ................................. 105
Funnel......................................... 233
Fuses ......................................... 257
G Gauges ....................................... 103
Gear shifting ............................... 110
General information ...................235
Glovebox ..................................... 73
H Halogen headlights ....................247
Hand brake ................................. 180
Hazard warning flashers ............143

325Power seat adjustment ................50
Power windows ............................ 40
Preheating ................................. 111
Puncture ..................................... 274
Q
Quickheat ................................... 159
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 320
Radio remote control ...................21
REACH ....................................... 314
Reading lights ............................ 146
Rear cross traffic alert ................223
Rear floor storage cover ..............80
Rear fog light .....................113, 144
Rear seats .................................... 55
Rear storage ................................. 80
Rear view camera ...................... 221
Rear window wiper and washer ..92
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 286, 291
Refuelling ................................... 233
Registered trademarks ...............316
Retained power off .....................165
Reversing lights .........................145
Ride control systems ..................184
Roof .............................................. 43
Roof load ...................................... 86
Roof rack ..................................... 85S
Safety belts ................................... 56
Safety net .................................... 81
Seat adjustment ............................. 6 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................107
Seat belts ..................................... 56
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................54
Seat heating, rear .....................55
Seat position ................................ 47
Selective catalytic reduction .......172
Service ............................... 161, 285
Service display .......................... 106
Service information ....................285
Side airbag system ......................62
Side blind spot alert ....................215
Sidelights .................................... 136
Side turn lights ........................... 256
Software acknowledgement .......314
Software update ......................... 316
Spare wheel ............................... 276
Speed limiter....................... 113, 190
Speedometer ............................. 103
Starting and operating ................163
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................165
Steering ...................................... 163
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 89
Steering wheel controls ...............89Stop-start system........................ 167
Storage ......................................... 73
Storage compartments .................73
Sunglasses storage .....................74
Sunroof ........................................ 43
Sunvisor lights ........................... 147
Sun visors .................................... 42
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 105
Tail lights ................................... 251
Three-point seat belt .................... 57
Tools .......................................... 262
Tow bar....................................... 235
Towing ................................ 235, 279
Towing another vehicle .............280
Towing equipment .....................236
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 308
Towing the vehicle .....................279
Traction Control system ............. 184
Traction Control system off......... 111
Traffic sign assistant ...........113, 224
Trailer coupling ........................... 235
Trailer stability assist .................238
Trailer towing ............................. 235
Transmission ............................... 17
Tread depth ............................... 268
Trip odometer ............................ 104