2018.5 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA warning

28Keys, doors and windowsSports Tourer, Country Tourer
After unlocking, push the touchpad
switch under the tailgate moulding
and open the tailgate.
Central locking system 3 24.
Closing
Use the interior handle.
Central locking system 3 24.
Power tailgate
9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power tailgate. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
movable tailgate when operating.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped during operating and no
one is standing within the moving
area.
The power tailgate can be operated
by:
● The electronic key.
● Handsfree operation with motion sensor below the rear bumper.
● The touchpad switch under the exterior tailgate moulding andC in the open tailgate.
● The switch C on the inside of
the driver's door.
On vehicles with automatic
transmission, the tailgate can only be operated when the vehicle is
stationary and with selector lever in P.
The turn signal lights flash and a
chime sounds when the power
tailgate is operating.
Notice
Operating the power tailgate does not operate the central locking
system. To open the tailgate with the button on the electronic key, or with
the touchpad switch under the

Keys, doors and windows31
● 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.
Adjust 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 desiredheight 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.
Notice
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.

Keys, doors and windows33Vehicle 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 otherwise
the system cannot be activated.
Unlocking the vehicle disables the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
This is not possible with the central
locking button.
Activating
Press e on the electronic key twice
within five seconds.
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system is
combined with the central 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 of the electronic key
system must not remain in the
vehicle. Otherwise the system cannot be activated.
● self-activated 30 seconds after locking the vehicle by pressingthe button on any exterior door
handle.

Keys, doors and windows35Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle by pressing the
button on any exterior door handle
deactivates the anti-theft alarm
system.
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx. one metre of the relevant door side.
The system is not deactivated by
unlocking the driver's door with the
key or with the central locking button
in the passenger compartment.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm horn
sounds and the hazard warning lights
flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated by pressing c, by
pressing the switch on the door
handle with electronic key system or
switching on the ignition.
A triggered alarm, which has not been interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the hazard warning
lights. They will flash quickly three
times the next time the vehicle is
unlocked with the electronic key.
Additionally, a warning message is
displayed in the Driver Information Centre after switching on the ignition.
Vehicle messages 3 124.
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: switch the
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.Immobiliser
The immobiliser is activated
automatically.
If the control indicator d flashes when
the ignition is on, there is a fault in the system; the engine cannot be started.
Switch off the ignition and repeat the
start attempt. Retry with the key in the transmitter pocket. Operation on
vehicles with electronic key system in case of failure 3 163.
If the control indicator d continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine using the spare key.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Notice
Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) tags may cause interference
with the key. Do not have it placed
near the key when starting the
vehicle.

Keys, doors and windows39Windows
Windscreen
Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror. Otherwise the detection zone
of the sensor and the view area of the camera in the mirror housing could be
restricted.
Windscreen replacementCaution
If the vehicle has a front-looking
camera sensor for the driver
assistance systems, it is very
important that any windscreen
replacement is performed
accurately according to Vauxhall
specifications. Otherwise, these systems may not work properly
and there is a risk of unexpected
behaviour and/or messages from
these systems.
Caution
If the vehicle is equipped with a
Head-up display, it is very
important that any windscreen
replacement is performed
accurately according to Vauxhall
specifications. Otherwise, the
system may not work properly and the image may look out of focus.
Power windows
9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
If there are children on the rear seats, switch on the child safety
system for the power windows.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Switch on ignition to operate power
windows. Retained power off 3 164.
Operate # for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling to close.
Pushing or pulling gently to the first
detent: window moves up or down as long as the switch is operated.
Pushing or pulling firmly to the second
detent then releasing: window moves
up or down automatically with safety
function enabled. To stop movement,
operate the switch once more in the
same direction.

40Keys, doors and windowsSafety function
If the window glass encounters
resistance above the middle of the
window during automatic closing, it is
immediately stopped and opened
again.
Override safety function
In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, switch on the
ignition, then pull the switch to the first
detent and hold. The window moves
up without safety function enabled.
To stop movement, release the
switch.Child safety system for rear
windows
Press V to deactivate rear door
power windows; the LED illuminates.
To activate, press V again.
Operating windows from outside
The windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle.
Press and hold c for more than two
seconds to open windows.
Press and hold e for more than two
seconds to close windows.
Release button to stop window
movement.
If the windows are fully opened or
closed, the hazard warning lights will
flash twice.
Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.

Keys, doors and windows41Initialising the power windowsIf the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery), a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 124.
Activate the window electronics as
follows:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Pull the switch until the window is closed and keep pulling for
additional two seconds.
4. Push the switch until the window is completely open and keep
pushing for additional
two seconds.
5. Repeat for each window.Heated rear window
Operated by pressing b together with
heated exterior mirrors. LED in button illuminates.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Heated windscreen
Operated by pressing ,. LED in
button illuminates.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Pressing , once more during the
same ignition cycle allows the heating to operate for another three minutes.
Sun visors The sun visors can be folded down or
swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.

42Keys, doors and windowsThe covers of the mirrors should be
closed when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the
backside of the sun visor.Roof
Sunroof9 Warning
Take care when operating the
sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
movable parts when operating
them. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they
move.
Switch on ignition to operate the sunroof.
Open or close
Press * or r gently to the first
detent: sunroof is opened or closed
as long as the switch is operated.
Press * or r firmly to the second
detent then release: the sunroof is
opened or closed automatically.
During closing the safety function is
enabled. To stop movement, operate
the switch once more.
Raise or close
Press + or r : sunroof is raised or
closed automatically. During closing
the safety function is enabled.
Sunblind The sunblind is manually operated.
Close or open the sunblind by sliding.
When the sunroof is open, the
sunblind is always open.