2020 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA Owner's Manual

Climate control143Controls for:● rotary knob for temperature on driver side
● rotary knob for temperature on passenger side
● CLIMATE enters the Climate
setting menu in the Info-Display
● Fan speed increase ( and
decrease )
● Climate control ON/OFF or â
● Automatic mode AUTO
● Manual air recirculation n
● Demisting and defrosting à
● Heated rear window and exterior mirrors b
● Heated windscreen ,
● Heated seats q
● Ventilated seats r
Activated functions are indicated by the LED in the respective control.
The electronic climate control system
is only fully operational when the
engine is running.Climate setting menu CLIMATE
Settings for
● Air distribution w, x , y
● Fan speed E
● Temperature for driver and passenger side 23°/25°
● Dual zone temperature synchronisation SYNC
● Air conditioning A/C
can be triggered manually in the Climate setting menu. Press
CLIMATE to enter the menu and
follow the touch buttons.
Climate setting menu can also be
displayed by touching button g in the
Info Display 3 116.
Changes of settings via the controls
are indicated as pop up in the
Info Display.
Automatic mode AUTO
Basic settings for automatic control
with maximum comfort:
● Press AUTO, the air distribution
and fan speed are regulated
automatically.
● Open all air vents to allow optimised air distribution in
automatic mode.

144Climate control● Cooling must be activated in theclimate setting menu for optimalcooling and demisting. Press
Climate to enter the menu and
follow the touch button to switch on air conditioning A/C.
● Set the preselected temperatures separately for
driver and front passenger using
the left and right rotary knob.
Recommended temperature is
22 °C. Temperature is indicated
briefly in displays beside the
rotary knobs and in the climate setting menu.
● Air recirculation mode n
should be deactivated. When
deactivated the LED in the button is not illuminated.
Manual settings
Climate control system settings can
be changed by activating the buttons
and rotary knobs as described below.
Changing a setting will deactivate the automatic mode.Fan speed (
)
Press upper button ( to increase or
lower button ) to decrease fan speed.
The fan speed is indicated as pop-up in the Info Display. Fan speed can
also be changed by touch buttons in
the climate setting display. Press
Climate to enter the menu.
Pressing the lower button ) for longer:
fan and cooling are switched off.
To return to automatic mode: press
AUTO .
Air distribution w, x , y
Press Climate to enter the menu.
Touch:
w:to windscreen and front door
windowsx:to head area and rear seats via
adjustable air ventsy:to front and rear foot well and
windscreen
To return to automatic air distribution
press AUTO .

Climate control145Temperature preselection
Set the preselected temperatures
separately for driver and front
passenger to the desired value using
the left and right rotary knob. The knob on the passenger side changes
the temperature for the passenger
side. The knob on the driver's side
changes the temperature for the
driver's side or for both sides
depending on activation of
synchronisation SYNC.
Recommended temperature is 22 °C .
Temperature is indicated in displays
beside the rotary knobs and as pop-
up in the Info Display.
If the minimum temperature Lo is set,
the climate control system runs at
maximum cooling, if cooling A/C is
switched on.
If the maximum temperature Hi is set,
the climate control system runs at maximum heating.
Notice
If A/C is switched on, reducing the
set cabin temperature can cause the engine to restart from an Autostop or
inhibit an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 156.
Dual zone temperature
synchronisation SYNC
Press Climate to enter the menu.
Touch SYNC to link passenger side temperature setting to the driver side.
When passenger side settings will be adjusted, synchronisation is
deactivated and the LED
extinguishes.Air conditioning A/C
Press Climate to enter the menu and
select the touch button A/C to switch
air conditioning on or off.
Cooling is only functional when the
engine is running and climate control
fan is switched on.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) when outside
temperature is above a specific level. Therefore condensation may form
and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.

146Climate controlManual air recirculation n
Press n to activate the air
recirculation mode. The LED in the
button illuminates to indicate
activation.
Press n again to deactivate
recirculation mode.
9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air
humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air conditions, the windscreen may mist
up from outside, when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and deactivate w.
Automatic air recirculation
An air humidity sensor switches
automatically to external air if internal air humidity is too high.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows à
● Press à. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
● Temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed.
● Activate air condition: Press CLIMATE to show climate control
menu in the Info Display, then
select A/C.
● Switch on heated rear window b.

Climate control147● Switch on heatedwindscreen , if available.
● To return to previous mode press
à again, to return to automatic
mode press AUTO.
Notice
If à is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited until à is pressed again.
If à is pressed while the engine is in
an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 156.Deactivation or activation of
Electronic climate control system
ON/OFF
Cooling, fan and automatic mode can
be switched off by pressing ON/OFF.
When the system is deactivated, the
LED in the button ON/OFF is not
illuminated.
Activation by pressing ON/OFF again
or AUTO . The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Version with heated
windscreen ,
If the vehicle is equipped with heated
windscreen, button ON/OFF is
replaced by button ,.
Climate control system will then
switched off by button â. Switch on
by pressing (.

148Climate controlBasic settingsFollowing settings can be changed in
the Personalisation menu in the
Info Display:
● fan speed regulation in automatic
mode
● settings of automatic rear window
heating
● settings of automatic windscreen
dehumidification
● settings of automatic seat heating
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.
Heated rear window and exterior
mirrors b 3 42.
Heated windscreen , 3 43.
Heated seats q 3 54.
Ventilated seats r 3 54.
Auxiliary heater
Air heater Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air
heater which automatically warms up
the passenger compartment more
quickly.Air vents
Adjustable air vents
At least one air vent must be open
while cooling is on.
Illustration shows centre air vents in
instrument panel.
Illustration shows outer air vents in
instrument panel.
Illustration shows air vents for rear
passenger.

Climate control149Direct the flow of air by tilting and
swivelling the slats.
To close the vent, swivel the slat
sideways.9 Warning
Do not attach any objects to the
slats of the air vents. Risk of
damage and injury in case of an
accident.
Fixed air vents
Additional air vents are located
beneath the windscreen and door windows and in the foot wells.
Maintenance
Air intake
The air intake in front of the
windscreen in the engine
compartment must be kept clear to
allow air intake. Remove any leaves,
dirt or snow.
Cabin air filter
Change filter regulary for maximum
effect.
Air conditioning regular
operation
In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, cooling must
be operated for a few minutes once a
month, irrespective of the weather
and time of year. Operation with
cooling is not possible when the
outside temperature is too low.
Service For optimal cooling performance, it is
recommended to annually check the
climate control system, starting
three years after initial vehicle
registration, including:
● functionality and pressure test
● heating functionality
● leakage check
● check of drive belts
● cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage
● performance check
● cabin air filter check

150Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 151
Control of the vehicle ...............151
Steering ................................... 151
Starting and operating ...............151
New vehicle running-in ............151
Ignition switch positions ...........151
Power button ........................... 152
Retained power off ..................154
Starting the engine ..................154
Overrun cut-off ........................ 156
Stop-start system ....................156
Parking .................................... 158
Engine exhaust .......................... 159
Exhaust filter ............................ 159
Catalytic converter ...................161
AdBlue ..................................... 161
Automatic transmission ..............164
Transmission display ...............164
Gear selection ......................... 164
Manual mode ........................... 165
Electronic driving programmes 166
Fault ........................................ 167
Interruption of power supply ....167Manual transmission ..................168
Drive systems ............................ 169
All-wheel drive ......................... 169
Brakes ........................................ 169
Antilock brake system .............169
Parking brake .......................... 170
Brake assist ............................. 172
Hill start assist ......................... 172
Ride control systems .................173
Traction Control system ..........173
Electronic Stability Control ......174
Interactive driving system ........175
Driver assistance systems .........177
Cruise control .......................... 177
Speed limiter ........................... 179
Adaptive cruise control ............180
Forward collision alert .............189
Following distance indication ...192
Active emergency braking .......193
Front pedestrian protection .....196
Parking assist .......................... 198
Side blind spot alert .................205
Lane change alert ....................206
Panoramic view system ...........208
Rear view camera ...................210
Rear cross traffic alert .............212
Traffic sign assistant ................213
Lane keep assist .....................217Fuel............................................ 220
Fuel for petrol engines .............220
Fuel for diesel engines ............221
Refuelling ................................ 222
Trailer hitch ................................ 224
General information .................224
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 224
Trailer towing ........................... 224
Towing equipment ...................225
Trailer stability assist ...............227