2018 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA tow

Vehicle care281After 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.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could
damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.

286Technical dataTechnical dataVehicle identification..................286
Vehicle Identification Number ..286
Identification plate ...................286
Engine identification ................287
Vehicle data ............................... 288
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 288
Engine data ............................. 291
Performance ............................ 293
Vehicle weight ......................... 295
Vehicle dimensions .................298
Capacities ................................ 299
Tyre pressures ........................ 300
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 304Vehicle 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.

304Technical dataTowing hitch installation dimensions
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317Child restraints.............................. 62
Child restraint systems ................62
Climate control ............................. 15
Clock............................................. 91
Collision damage repair ..............310
Control indicators........................ 105
Control of the vehicle .................161
Controls ........................................ 87
Convex shape .............................. 35
Coolant and antifreeze ...............283
Cruise control ....................111, 186
Cupholders .................................. 71
Curtain airbag system .................. 60
Curve lighting.............................. 138
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............138
Declaration of conformity ............306
DEF ............................................ 170
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................170
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......244
Diesel particle filter ....................168
Door open .................................. 111
Doors ............................................ 27
Driver assistance systems ..........186
Driver Information Centre ...........112
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 234
Driving hints ................................ 161E
Electric adjustment ......................35
Electrical system......................... 255
Electric parking brake .........107, 179
Electric parking brake fault .........107
Electronic climate control system 151
Electronic key system ...................19
Electronic Stability Control.......... 182
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........108
Electronic Stability Control off..... 108
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......238
Engine compartment fuse box ...256
Engine coolant ........................... 241
Engine coolant temperature ......109
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 104
Engine data ............................... 291
Engine exhaust .......................... 168
Engine identification ...................287
Engine oil ................... 240, 283, 288
Engine oil pressure ....................109
Entry lighting .............................. 145
Event data recorders ..................313
Exit lighting ................................ 145
Exterior care .............................. 279
Exterior light ............................... 110
Exterior lighting ....................12, 134
Exterior mirrors ............................. 35F
First aid kit ................................... 82
Fixed air vents ........................... 158
Fog light ..................................... 110
Fog lights ................................... 247
Folding mirrors ............................. 36
Following distance ......................108
Following distance indication ......200
Forward collision alert................. 197
Front airbag system .....................59
Front fog lights ........................... 142
Front pedestrian protection ........204
Front seats.................................... 45
Front storage ................................ 72
Fuel............................................. 230
Fuel for diesel engines ..............231
Fuel for petrol engines ...............230
Fuel gauge ................................. 103
Funnel......................................... 231
Fuses ......................................... 255
G Gauges ....................................... 101
Gear shifting ............................... 108
General information ...................233
Glovebox ..................................... 71
H Halogen headlights ....................245
Hand brake ................................. 178
Hazard warning flashers ............141

319Preheating ................................. 109
Puncture ..................................... 271
Q
Quickheat ................................... 157
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 314
REACH ....................................... 310
Reading lights ............................ 144
Rear cross traffic alert ................222
Rear floor storage cover ..............78
Rear fog light .....................111, 142
Rear seats .................................... 53
Rear storage ................................. 78
Rear view camera ...................... 220
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 90
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 283, 288
Refuelling ................................... 231
Registered trademarks ...............313
Retained power off .....................163
Reversing lights .........................143
Ride control systems ..................181
Roof .............................................. 41
Roof load ...................................... 84
Roof rack ..................................... 83S
Safety belts ................................... 54
Safety net .................................... 79
Seat adjustment ............................. 6 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................105
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................52
Seat heating, rear .....................53
Seat position ................................ 45
Selective catalytic reduction .......170
Service ............................... 159, 282
Service display .......................... 104
Service information ....................282
Side airbag system ......................60
Side blind zone assistant ............214
Sidelights .................................... 134
Side turn signal lights ................254
Software acknowledgement .......311
Software update ......................... 312
Spare wheel ............................... 274
Speed limiter....................... 111, 188
Speedometer ............................. 101
Starting and operating ................161
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................163
Steering ...................................... 161
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 87
Steering wheel controls ...............87Stop-start system........................ 165
Storage ......................................... 71
Storage compartments .................71
Sunglasses storage .....................72
Sunroof ........................................ 41
Sunvisor lights ........................... 145
Sun visors .................................... 41
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ............................... 103
Tail lights ................................... 249
Three-point seat belt .................... 55
Tools .......................................... 260
Tow bar....................................... 233
Towing ................................ 233, 277
Towing another vehicle .............278
Towing equipment .....................235
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 304
Towing the vehicle .....................277
Traction Control system ............. 181
Traction Control system off......... 109
Traffic sign assistant ...........111, 223
Trailer coupling ........................... 233
Trailer stability assist .................236
Trailer towing ............................. 234
Transmission ............................... 16
Tread depth ............................... 265
Trip odometer ............................ 102