2018 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA Driving

74Storage
The backrests are properly
engaged when the red mark near the release lever is no longer
visible.
9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a
collision.
The seat belt of the centre seat could
be blocked when the backrest is
folded up too quickly. To unlock the
retractor, push in the seat belt or pull
it out by approx. 20 mm then release.
Load compartment extension
(three-part rear seat backrest)
● Fold up the rear armrest.● Pull the loop and fold down the backrest of the centre seat.
● Pull the release lever on one or both outer sides and fold down
the backrests onto the seat
cushion.
9 Warning
Take care when folding down the
right outer seat backrest if the
centre seat backrest is already
folded down. Risk of injury due to
bolt protruding from the inner sideof the backrest.

76Storage9Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a
collision.
The seat belt of the centre seat could
be blocked when the backrest is
folded up too quickly. To unlock the
retractor, push in the seat belt or pull
it out by approx. 20 mm then release.
Load compartment cover
Do not place any objects on the cover.
Grand Sport
Removing cover
Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.
Lift cover at the rear and at the front.
Remove the cover.
Fitting cover
Engage cover in side guides and fold
downwards. Attach the retaining
straps to the tailgate.
Sports Tourer, Country Tourer
Closing roller blind
Pull the roller blind using the handle
towards the rear and upwards until it
engages in the sideward retainers.

84StorageLoading information
● Heavy objects in the loadcompartment should be placed
against the seat backrests. Make
sure that the backrests are
securely engaged, i.e. no longer
showing the red markings on the side near the release lever. If
objects can be stacked, heavier
objects should be placed at the
bottom.
● Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes
3 79.
● Secure loose objects in the load
compartment to prevent from
sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrestsof the rear seats must not be
angled forward.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or theinstrument panel, and do not
cover the sensor on top of the instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
Always ensure that the load in the
vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted grossvehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 286) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter the data for your vehicle in the
weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
● Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a

104Instruments and controlsEngine coolant temperaturegauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
50°:engine operating
temperature not yet
reached90°
(central
area):normal operating
temperature130°:temperature too high
Notice
If engine coolant temperature is too
high, stop vehicle, idle engine.
Danger to engine. Check coolant
level.
Service display
The engine oil life system informswhen to change the engine oil and
filter. Based on driving conditions, the interval at which an engine oil and
filter change will be indicated can vary
considerably.
The remaining oil life duration menu
is displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 112.
On Baselevel display select ? by
pressing MENU on the turn signal
lever. Turn the adjuster wheel to
select the Remaining Oil Life page.

106Instruments and controlsk for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red in the roof console,
when seat is occupied.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched
on until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine for a
maximum of 100 seconds until the
seat belt has been fastened.
Seat belt status on rear seats
(vehicles with Baselevel display)
X illuminates or flashes white or grey
in the Driver Information Centre, after having started the engine.
Illuminates white
Seat belt is unfastened.
Illuminates grey
Seat belt has been fastened.
Flashes white or grey
Fastened seat belt has been
unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 55.Seat belt status on rear seats
(vehicles with Mid- or Uplevel
display)
X illuminates green or grey or flashes
yellow in the Driver Information
Centre, after having started the
engine.
Illuminates grey
Seat belt is unfastened.
Illuminates green
Seat belt has been fastened.
Flashes yellow
Fastened seat belt has been
unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 55.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. four seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
four seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of aworkshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 54, 3 56.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* illuminates yellow.

108Instruments and controlsFlashes
Electric parking brake is in service mode. Stop vehicle, apply and
release the electric parking brake to
reset.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop. Avoid parking on
inclines until the cause of the fault has been remedied.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the
ignition is switched on. The system is ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 178.
Gear shifting
R or S with the number of a higher or
lower gear is indicated, when up- or
downshifting is recommended for fuel
saving reasons.
Following distance
E indicates the following distance
setting of the alert timing sensitivity
for the forward collision alert using
filled distance bars.
Forward collision alert 3 197.
Lane keep assist a illuminates green or yellow, or
flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
The system is switched on and ready
to operate.Illuminates yellow
The system approaches a detected
lane marking without using the turn
signal in that direction.
Flashes yellow
The system recognizes that the lane
is departed significantly.
Lane keep assist 3 228
Electronic Stability Control
off
t illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
b illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving
stability, however, may deteriorate
depending on road surface
conditions.

112Instruments and controlsInformation displaysDriver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre is
located in the instrument cluster.
Depending on the version and the
instrument cluster, the Driver
Information Centre is available as
Baselevel display, Midlevel display or Uplevel display.
Driver Information Centre indicates
depending on the equipment:
● overall and trip odometer
● vehicle information and settings
● trip/fuel information
● driving economic information
● driver assistance alerts
● warning messages
● audio and infotainment information
● phone information
● navigation informationBaselevel display
Depending on the version, the menu
pages of the Baselevel display are selected by pressing:
● MENU on the turn signal lever
or
● è and å on the steering wheel.
Main menu symbols are indicated in
the top line of the display:
● Trip/fuel information, displayed by ; , see description below.
● Vehicle information, displayed by ? , see description below.
● Eco information, displayed by @ , see description below.
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at a standstill. Some functions are only
available when the vehicle is being
driven.
Selecting menus and functionsTurn signal lever with MENU button
The menus and functions can be selected via the buttons on the turnsignal lever.
Press MENU to switch between the
main menus or to return from a
submenu to the next higher menu
level.

116Instruments and controlsTrip odometer 1/A or 2/B
Trip odometer displays the current
distance since a certain reset.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 9,999 miles then restarts at 0.
To reset on Baselevel display, press
SET/CLR for a few seconds, on
Midlevel and Uplevel display, press
é and confirm with 9.
The information of trip odometer page 1 and 2 can be reset separately for
odometer, average consumption and
average speed while the respective
display is active.
Average fuel consumption 1/A or 2/B
Display of average consumption. The
measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
To reset on Baselevel display, press
SET/CLR for a few seconds, on
Midlevel and Uplevel display, press
é and confirm with 9.
Average speed 1/A or 2/B
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.To reset on Baselevel display, press
SET/CLR for a few seconds, on
Midlevel and Uplevel display, press
é and confirm with 9.
Digital speed
Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.
Fuel range
Range is calculated from current fuel
tank level and current consumption.
The display shows average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level in the tank is low, a message appears on the display
and control indicator Y in the fuel
gauge illuminates.
When the tank must be refuelled
immediately, a warning message
appears and remains on the display.
Additionally, control indicator Y in the
fuel gauge flashes 3 110.
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.Remaining oil life
Indicates an estimate of the oil's
useful life. The number in % means
the remaining of current oil life 3 104.
Tire pressure
Checks tyre pressure of all wheels
during driving 3 263.
Timer
To start and stop press 9. To reset,
press é and confirm Reset.
Traffic sign assistant
Displays the detected traffic signs for
the current route section 3 223.
Following distance
Displays the distance in seconds to a preceding moving vehicle 3 200. If
Adaptive cruise control is active this
page shows the following distance
setting instead.
Blank page
A blank page can be selected when
no DIC information is requested.