2020 OPEL INSIGNIA BREAK stop start

236Vehicle careReplacing the vehicle batteryNote
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this section may lead to
temporary deactivation or
disturbance of the stop-start system.
When the vehicle battery is being
replaced, please ensure that there
are no open ventilation holes in the
vicinity of the positive terminal. If a
ventilation hole is open in this area, it
must be closed off with a dummy cap, and the ventilation in the vicinity of the negative terminal must be opened.
Ensure that the battery is always
replaced by the same type of battery.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle battery replaced by a
workshop.
Stop-start system 3 157.Charging the vehicle battery9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed 14.6 V
when using a battery charger.
Otherwise the vehicle battery may be damaged.
Jump starting 3 269.
Discharge protection Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
1. Switch off any electrical consumers which are not requiredfor a safe ride, e.g. seat heating,
heated rear window or other main consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.
The warning message will disappear
after the engine has been started
twice without a voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.
Vehicle battery state of charge
function
The function guarantees longest vehicle battery life via a generator
with controllable power output and
optimised power distribution.
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when driving, the following
systems are reduced automatically in two stages and finally switched off:
● auxiliary heater
● heated rear and front window
● heated steering wheel
● heated mirrors
● heated seats
● fan
In the second stage, a message
which confirms the activation of the
vehicle battery discharge protection
will be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.

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1. Stick the extension bolt onto thethread bolt.
2. Store the damaged wheel outside
up in the spare wheel well and
secure it by turning the wing nut
clockwise on the extension bolt.
9 Warning
Storing a jack, a wheel or other
equipment in the load
compartment could cause injury if they are not secured properly.
During a sudden stop or a
collision, loose equipment could cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
Always store jack and tools in the
respective storage compartments
and secure them by fixing.
Damaged wheel placed in the load compartment must always be
secured properly.
Spare wheel with directional tyre
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
● Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed
or repaired as soon as possible
and fit it instead of the spare
wheel.
● Drive particularly carefully on wet
and snow-covered road
surfaces.
Jump starting
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.
Do not start with quick charger.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the vehicle battery
to naked flames or sparks.

278Service and maintenanceService and
maintenanceGeneral information ...................278
Service information ..................278
Recommended fluids, lubricants
and parts .................................... 279
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 279General information
Service information In order to ensure economical and
safe vehicle operation and to
maintain the value of your vehicle, it
is of vital importance that all
maintenance work is carried out at the proper intervals as specified.
The detailed, up-to-date service
schedule for your vehicle is available
at the workshop.
Service display 3 104.
European service intervals Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 30,000 km or after one year, whichever occurs first.
Additional engine oil and filter change
is indicated by the engine oil life
system, when required earlier than
maintenance.
A shorter service interval can be valid
for severe driving behaviour, e.g. for
taxis and police vehicles.
The European service intervals are
valid for the following countries:Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-
Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Greenland, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, North Macedonia,
Malta, Monaco, Montenegro,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, San Marino,
Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, United
Kingdom.
Service display 3 104.
International service intervals
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 15,000 km or after
1 year , whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated in the service
display.
Severe operating conditions exist if
one or more of the following
circumstances occur frequently: Cold
starting, stop and go operation, trailer operation, mountain driving, driving
on poor and sandy road surfaces,
increased air pollution, presence of

311Performing work ........................231
Power button .............................. 153
Power outlets ............................... 94
Power seat adjustment ................51
Power windows ............................ 41
Preheating ................................. 109
Puncture ..................................... 265
Q Quickheat ................................... 149
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 307
Radio remote control ...................22
REACH ....................................... 301
Reading lights ............................ 137
Rear cross traffic alert ................213
Rear floor storage cover ..............81
Rear fog light .............110, 135, 242
Rear seats .................................... 56
Rear storage ................................. 79
Rear view camera ...................... 211
Rear window wiper and washer ..92
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 279, 283
Refuelling ................................... 223 Registered trademarks ...............303
Retained power off .....................155
Reversing lights .........................136
Ride control systems ..................174Roof.............................................. 44
Roof load ...................................... 86
Roof rack ..................................... 86
S
Safety belts ................................... 57
Safety net .................................... 82
Seat adjustment ............................. 6 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................105
Seat belts ..................................... 57
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................55
Seat heating, rear .....................56
Seat position ................................ 48
Selective catalytic reduction .......162
Selector lever.............................. 165
Service ............................... 150, 278
Service display .......................... 104
Service information ....................278
Side airbag system ......................63
Side blind spot alert ....................206
Sidelights .................................... 129
Side turn lights ........................... 247
Software acknowledgement .......301
Software update ......................... 303
Spare wheel ............................... 265
Speed limiter....................... 111, 180 Speedometer ............................. 101
Starting and operating ................152Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................155
Steering ...................................... 152
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 89
Steering wheel controls ...............89
Stop-start system........................ 157
Storage ......................................... 74
Storage compartments .................74
Sunglasses storage .....................75
Sunroof ........................................ 44
Sunvisor lights ........................... 138
Sun visors .................................... 44
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 103
Tail lights ................................... 242
Three-point seat belt .................... 58
Tools .......................................... 253
Tow bar....................................... 225 Towing ................................ 225, 271
Towing another vehicle .............272
Towing equipment .....................226
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 295
Towing the vehicle .....................271
Traction Control system ............. 174
Traction Control system off......... 108
Traffic sign assistant ...........111, 214
Trailer coupling ........................... 225