2018 OPEL INSIGNIA BREAK washer fluid

In brief15Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 89, Washer fluid 3 243.
Rear window wiper
Turn outer cap to activate the rear
window wiper:
OFF:offINT:intermittent operationON:continuous operationRear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 91.

Instruments and controls91
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Rain sensor function can be activated or deactivated in the Vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 120.
Vehicle personalisation 3 126.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 243.
Rear window wiper/washer
Rear window wiper
Turn outer cap to activate the rear
window wiper:
OFF:offINT:intermittent operationON:continuous operation
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.

92Instruments and controlsActivation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 126.
Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
The rear window washer system is
deactivated when the fluid level is
low.
Washer fluid 3 243.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
Illustration shows an example.
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above
0 °C.
Clock
Date and time are shown in the
Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 120.

238Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................238
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 238
Vehicle storage ........................239
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....239
Vehicle checks ........................... 240
Performing work ......................240
Bonnet ..................................... 240
Engine oil ................................. 241
Engine coolant ......................... 242
Washer fluid ............................ 243
Brakes ..................................... 243
Brake fluid ............................... 243
Vehicle battery ......................... 244
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....245
Wiper blade replacement ........245
Bulb replacement .......................246
Halogen headlights ..................246
LED headlights ........................ 248
Fog lights ................................. 248
Tail lights ................................. 250
Side turn signal lights ..............255
Number plate light ...................256
Interior lights ............................ 256
Instrument panel illumination ...256Electrical system ........................256
Fuses ....................................... 256
Engine compartment fuse box . 257
Instrument panel fuse box .......260
Vehicle tools .............................. 261
Tools ........................................ 261
Wheels and tyres .......................262
Winter tyres ............................. 262
Tyre designations ....................263
Tyre pressure .......................... 263
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 264
Tread depth ............................. 266
Changing tyre and wheel size . 267
Wheel covers ........................... 267
Tyre chains .............................. 267
Tyre repair kit .......................... 268
Wheel changing .......................272
Spare wheel ............................ 275
Jump starting ............................. 277
Towing ....................................... 278
Towing the vehicle ...................278
Towing another vehicle ...........279
Appearance care .......................280
Exterior care ............................ 280
Interior care ............................. 282General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control
units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may impact fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle and
cause the vehicle to no longer
conform to the operating permit,
impacting the validity of your vehicle
registration.

Vehicle care239Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, wellventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.

Vehicle care243Depending on the engine, the
position of the coolant container may be different.9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Washer fluid 3 285.
Brakes
In the event of minimum thickness of
the brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

Service and maintenance287Washer fluidUse 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.
AdBlue Only use AdBlue to reduce the
nitrogen oxides in the exhaust
emission 3 171.

319Preheating ................................. 110
Puncture ..................................... 272
Q
Quickheat ................................... 158
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 315
REACH ....................................... 311
Reading lights ............................ 145
Rear cross traffic alert ................223
Rear floor storage cover ..............79
Rear fog light .....................112, 143
Rear seats .................................... 54
Rear storage ................................. 79
Rear view camera ...................... 221
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 91
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 285, 290
Refuelling ................................... 232
Registered trademarks ...............314
Retained power off .....................164
Reversing lights .........................144
Ride control systems ..................182
Roof .............................................. 42
Roof load ...................................... 85
Roof rack ..................................... 84S
Safety belts ................................... 55
Safety net .................................... 80
Seat adjustment ............................. 6 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................106
Seat belts ..................................... 55
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................53
Seat heating, rear .....................54
Seat position ................................ 46
Selective catalytic reduction .......171
Service ............................... 160, 284
Service display .......................... 105
Service information ....................284
Side airbag system ......................61
Side blind zone assistant ............215
Sidelights .................................... 135
Side turn signal lights ................255
Software acknowledgement .......312
Software update ......................... 313
Spare wheel ............................... 275
Speed limiter....................... 112, 189
Speedometer ............................. 102
Starting and operating ................162
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................164
Steering ...................................... 162
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 88
Steering wheel controls ...............88Stop-start system........................ 166
Storage ......................................... 72
Storage compartments .................72
Sunglasses storage .....................73
Sunroof ........................................ 42
Sunvisor lights ........................... 146
Sun visors .................................... 42
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ............................... 104
Tail lights ................................... 250
Three-point seat belt .................... 56
Tools .......................................... 261
Tow bar....................................... 234
Towing ................................ 234, 278
Towing another vehicle .............279
Towing equipment .....................236
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 305
Towing the vehicle .....................278
Traction Control system ............. 182
Traction Control system off......... 110
Traffic sign assistant ...........112, 224
Trailer coupling ........................... 234
Trailer stability assist .................237
Trailer towing ............................. 235
Transmission ............................... 17
Tread depth ............................... 266
Trip odometer ............................ 103