2019 OPEL INSIGNIA manual transmission

In brief111Power windows .....................40
2 Exterior mirrors .....................37
3 Central locking system ..........25
4 Side air vents ...................... 174
5 Cruise control .....................203
Speed limiter ....................... 204
Adaptive cruise control .......206
Forward collision alert .........216
6 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam
assist ................................... 139
Exit lighting ......................... 142
Parking lights ...................... 140
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............112
7 Instruments ........................ 101
Driver Information Centre .... 112
8 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............112
9 Head-up display ..................12010Windscreen wiper and
washer, headlight washer,
rear wiper and washer .........89
11 Centre air vents .................. 174
12 Hazard warning flashers ....138
13 Info-Display ........................ 119
14 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 34
15 Electronic Stability Control . 199
Traction Control system .....198
16 Glovebox .............................. 73
17 Controls for Info-Display
operation ............................. 119
18 Climate control system ........ 165
19 Power outlet .......................... 93
20 Sport/Tour mode ................201
Parking assist/Advanced
parking assist .....................225
Lane keep assist ................244
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 182
21 Manual transmission ..........194
Automatic transmission ......18922Electric parking brake .........196
23 Power switch ....................... 179
24 Steering wheel adjustment ..88
25 Horn ..................................... 89
26 Bonnet release lever ..........256
27 Fuse box ............................ 276
28 Light switch ........................ 132
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 134
Front/rear fog lights ............139
Instrument illumination .......140
29 Head-up display ..................120

In brief17Demisting and defrosting the
windows, electronic climate
control
● Press à. Temperature and air
distribution are set automatically
and the fan runs at high speed.
● Switch on air conditioning A/C ON in Climate setting menu
by pressing CLIMATE, if
required.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
Electronic climate control system 3 168.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
Manual transmission 3 194.
Automatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshift
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 189.

18In briefStarting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 279, 3 319.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 257.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 37, 3 47,
3 57.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Manual transmission: operateclutch and brake pedal.
● Automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press Engine Start/Stop button.
● Release button after starting procedure begins.
Starting the engine 3 180.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, an Autostop is activated.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
A restart is indicated by the needle at
the idle speed position in the
tachometer.
Stop-start system 3 182.

Seats, restraints53Easy exit function
For a convenient exit out of the
vehicle, the power driver seat moves
rearwards when vehicle is stationary.
To activate the easy exit function: ● set selector lever to position P
(automatic transmission)
● apply parking brake (manual transmission)
● switch off ignition
● remove key from the ignition switch
● open the driver's door
If the door is already open, switch off
ignition to activate easy exit.
To stop movement, press one of the
memory or power seat controls.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in the Vehicle menu in the Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 119.
Vehicle personalisation 3 124.Safety function
If the driver's seat encounters
resistance during movement, the
recall may stop. After removing the
obstruction, press and hold the
appropriate memory position button for two seconds. Try recalling the
memory position again. If the recall
does not operate, consult a
workshop.
Overload
If the seat setting is electrically
overloaded, the power supply is
automatically cut-off for a short time.
Note
After an accident in which airbags
have been deployed, the memory
function for each position button will
be deactivated.Armrest
Push button and fold armrest
upwards. Under the armrest there is
a storage compartment and an
inductive charger.
Inductive charging 3 94.

120Instruments and controlsTouchscreen operation
Display must be switched on by
pressing X. Touch ; to select
homepage.
Touch required menu display icon or select a function with the finger.
Scroll a longer submenu list with the
finger up or down.
Confirm a required function or
selection by touching briefly.
Touch O to exit a menu with saving of
the changed setting.
Touch icon & to leave a menu without
saving.
Touch ; to return to the homepage.
Infotainment system 3 150Speech recognition
Description see Infotainment manual
3 159
Vehicle personalisation 3 124.
Valet mode
If activated, some functions of the
Driver Information Centre and the Info Display are limited. The load
compartment is being locked and cannot be unlocked.
Head-up display The head-up display shows driver
information concerning the
instrument cluster onto the
windscreen on the driver's side.
The information appears as an image
projected from a lense in the
instrument panel onto the windscreen
directly ahead in driver's view. The
image appears focused out toward
the front of the vehicle.
Depending on the equipment head-
up display can indicate:
● general driving information
● alerts from driver assistance systems
● automatic transmission selector lever position
● gear shift indication● audio/phone information
● turn-by-turn navigation information if equipped with
navigation infotainment.
There are three controls above the
light switch to operate the head-up display.
Switching on
Lift up button & briefly.
Display views Different views are selectable in the
head-up display by pressing /
button. Each press will change the
display view.

Instruments and controls121
Speed view
Indicates
● speedometer: digital indication of
speed
● traffic signs: indication of speed limits
Performance View
Indicates
● speedometer: digital indication of
speed
● tachometer: engine speed in round per minute
● automatic transmission: selectorlever position
● manual/automatic transmission: gear shift indication
Audio view
Indicates
● speedometer: digital indication of
speed
● actual audio playing information
Navigation view
Indicates
● speedometer: digital indication of
speed
● turn-by-turn navigation information
Active safety control indicators
On all views control indicators of following Driver assistance systemsare indicated in the top line of the
display
● vehicle detected ahead A:
vehicle recognition
● lane keep assist a: status and
warning● adaptive cruise control Õ: set
speed and status
● pedestrian detected ahead 7:
pedestrian recognition
Pop-up alerts
The following list contains just an
extract of possible alerts. Some may
not be available for your particular
vehicle, others can appear depending on vehicle configuration.
Alerts pop-up on each page if
required
● pedestrian protection alert● forward collision alert
● up-/downshift alert
● incoming call
Alerts with lower priority can be reset by pressing G, high priority alerts
appear as long as danger continues.
System messages or vehicle
warnings may require immediately
action. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.

Driving and operating177Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 178
Control of the vehicle ...............178
Steering ................................... 178
Starting and operating ...............178
New vehicle running-in ............178
Power button ........................... 179
Retained power off ..................180
Starting the engine ..................180
Overrun cut-off ........................ 182
Stop-start system ....................182
Parking .................................... 184
Engine exhaust .......................... 185
Exhaust filter ............................ 185
Catalytic converter ...................186
AdBlue ..................................... 187
Automatic transmission ..............189
Manual transmission ..................194
Drive systems ............................ 194
All-wheel drive ......................... 194
Brakes ........................................ 195
Antilock brake system .............195
Parking brake .......................... 196Brake assist............................. 197
Hill start assist ......................... 197
Ride control systems .................198
Traction Control system ..........198
Electronic Stability Control ......199
Interactive driving system ........201
Driver assistance systems .........203
Cruise control .......................... 203
Speed limiter ........................... 204
Adaptive cruise control ............206
Forward collision alert .............216
Following distance indication ...219
Active emergency braking .......220
Front pedestrian protection .....223
Parking assist .......................... 225
Side blind spot alert .................231
Lane change alert ....................233
Panoramic view system ...........234
Rear view camera ...................237
Rear cross traffic alert .............238
Traffic sign assistant ................240
Lane keep assist .....................244
Fuel ............................................ 246
Fuel for petrol engines .............246
Fuel for diesel engines ............248
Refuelling ................................ 248
Trailer hitch ................................ 250
General information .................250Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 251
Trailer towing ........................... 251
Towing equipment ...................252
Trailer stability assist ...............253

Driving and operating179Power button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle.
Accessory power mode
Press Engine Start/Stop once without
operating clutch or brake pedal. The yellow LED in the button illuminates.
Steering wheel lock is released and
some electrical functions are
operable, ignition is off.Ignition on power mode
Press and hold Engine Start/Stop for
six seconds without operating clutch
or brake pedal. The green LED in the button illuminates, diesel engine ispreheating. Control indicators
illuminate and most electrical
functions are operable.Engine start
Press Engine Start/Stop briefly while:
● manual transmission: operating clutch pedal,
● automatic transmission: operating brake pedal with
selector lever in P or N.
Starting the engine 3 180.Ignition off
Press Engine Start/Stop briefly when
Autostop is activated or when engine is running and vehicle is stationary.
Automatic transmission: apply the
parking brake and engage P.
Press Engine Start/Stop briefly
without operating clutch or brake pedal when in ignition on power
mode.
Some functions remain active until
driver's door is opened, provided the
ignition was on previously.Emergency engine shut off during
driving
Press Engine Start/Stop for more
than two seconds or press twice
briefly within five seconds 3 180.
Steering wheel lock The steering wheel lock activates
automatically when:
● The vehicle is stationary.
● The ignition has been switched off.
● The driver's door is opened.
To release steering wheel lock, open
and close driver's door and switch on accessory mode or start the engine
directly.9 Warning
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the vehicle must not be towed,
tow-started or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.