Opel Insignia 2014 Owner's Manual
OPEL Insignia
Owner's Manual
Contents
Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 20
Seats, restraints ........................... 45
Storage ........................................ 70
Instruments and controls ............. 86
Lighting ...................................... 126
Climate control ........................... 138
Driving and operating ................. 152
Vehicle care ............................... 216
Service and maintenance .......... 265
Technical data ........................... 268
Customer information ................ 310
Index .......................................... 314
2 Introduction
Introduction
Introduction 3
Vehicle specific data
Please enter your vehicle's data on
the previous page to keep it easily
accessible. This information is
available in the sections "Service and
maintenance" and "Technical data"
as well as on the identification plate.
Introduction
Your vehicle is a designed
combination of advanced technology,
safety, environmental friendliness
and economy.
This Owner's Manual provides you
with all the necessary information to
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of accident
and injury which may result from
improper use of the vehicle.
You must always comply with the
specific laws and regulations of the
country that you are in. These laws
may differ from the information in this
Owner's Manual.
When this Owner's Manual refers to a
workshop visit, we recommend your
Opel Service Partner. For gas
vehicles we recommend an Opel
Repairer authorised for servicing gas
vehicles.
All Opel Service Partners provide
first-class service at reasonable
prices. Experienced mechanics
trained by Opel work according to
specific Opel instructions.
The customer literature pack should
always be kept ready to hand in the
vehicle.
Using this manual
■ This manual describes all options
and features available for this
model. Certain descriptions,
including those for display and
menu functions, may not apply to
your vehicle due to model variant,
country specifications, special
equipment or accessories.
■ The "In brief" section will give you
an initial overview.
■ The table of contents at the
beginning of this manual and within
each section shows where the
information is located.
■ The index will enable you to search
for specific information.
■ This Owner's Manual depicts lefthand drive vehicles. Operation is
similar for right-hand drive vehicles.
■ The Owner's Manual uses the
factory engine designations. The
corresponding sales designations
can be found in the section
"Technical data".
■ Directional data, e.g. left or right, or
front or back, always relate to the
direction of travel.
■ The vehicle display screens may
not support your specific language.
■ Display messages and interior
labelling are written in bold letters.
4 Introduction
Danger, Warnings and
Cautions
9 Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
9 Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or
injury. Disregarding this
information may lead to injury.
Caution
Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage to
the vehicle. Disregarding this
information may lead to vehicle
damage.
Symbols
Page references are indicated with 3.
3 means "see page".
Chronological order to select menu
entries in the vehicle personalization
is indicated with I.
We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving.
Adam Opel AG
Introduction 5
6 In brief
In brief
Initial drive information
Vehicle unlocking
Press button c to unlock the doors
and load compartment. Open the
doors by pulling the handles. To open
the tailgate, pull the button under the
tailgate moulding.
Press button x; only the load
compartment is unlocked and opens.
Radio remote control 3 21, Central
locking system 3 23, Electronic key
system 3 22, Load compartment
3 29.
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat position 3 47, Seat adjustment
3 47.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
In brief 7
Seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Seat position 3 47, Seat adjustment
3 47.
Seat height
Press switch
top = seat higher
bottom = seat lower
Seat position 3 47, Seat adjustment
3 47.
Seat inclination
Lever pumping motion
up = front end higher
down = front end lower
Seat position 3 47, Seat adjustment
3 47.
8 In brief
Power seat adjustment
Operate switch 1:
for-/backwards = lengthwise
adjustment
up-/downwards = height
adjustment
up-/downwards at
front
Operate switch 2:
for-/backwards = backrest
= inclination
adjustment
adjustment
Head restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 45.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and engage in
belt buckle. The seat belt must not be
twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted
back too far (maximum approx. 25°).
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat position 3 47, Seat belts
3 54, Airbag system 3 58.
In brief 9
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
Adjust the lever on the underside to
reduce dazzle.
Interior mirror 3 38, Automatic antidazzle interior mirror 3 39.
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
switching the control to left mirror (L)
or right mirror (R). Then adjust.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 36,
Electric adjustment 3 36, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 37, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 38.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked. Do not adjust steering
wheel unless vehicle is stationary and
steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 58, Ignition
positions 3 153.
10 In brief
Instrument panel overview
In brief 11
1 Power windows ..................... 39
2 Central locking system .......... 23
3 Exterior mirrors ..................... 36
4 Light switch ........................ 126
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 128
Front/rear fog lights ............ 132
Instrument illumination ....... 134
5 Side air vents ...................... 149
6 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam
assist ................................... 132
Exit lighting ......................... 136
Parking lights ...................... 133
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre .............. 111
7 Cruise control ..................... 174
Speed limiter ....................... 175
Adaptive cruise control .......176
Forward collision alert ......... 184
8 Instruments ........................ 100
Driver Information Centre .... 111
9 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre .............. 111
10 Windscreen wiper and
washer, headlight washer,
rear wiper and washer .........88
11 Centre air vents .................. 149
12 Sport/Tour mode ................ 171
Traction Control system .....169
Electronic Stability Control . 170
Hazard warning flashers ....132
Parking assist/Advanced
parking aid ......................... 190
Lane departure warning .....204
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 34
14 Colour-Info-Display ............ 118
15 Glovebox .............................. 70
16 Control indicator for airbag
activation/deactivation .......105
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt ...........104
17 Controls for Colour-Info-
Display operation ................ 118
18 CD-slot
19 Climate control system ........ 138
20 Electric parking brake .........167
21 Touchpad ............................ 118
22 Manual transmission .......... 165
Automatic transmission ...... 161
23 Storage ................................. 70
24 Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 157
Fuel selector button ............ 102
25 Ignition/Power switch .......... 153
26 Horn ..................................... 87
27 Steering wheel adjustment ..86
28 Bonnet release lever .......... 218
29 Storage compartment ........... 71
Fuse box ............................ 239
12 In brief
In brief 13
Exterior lighting
Automatic light control
AUTO = automatic light control:
exterior lighting is switched
m
8
9
Fog lights
>
r
Lighting 3 126.
on and off automatically
= activation or deactivation
of the automatic light
control
= sidelights
= headlights
= front fog lights
= rear fog light
Headlight flash, high beam and low beam
headlight flash = pull lever
high beam = push lever
low beam = push or pull lever
Automatic light control 3 127, High
beam 3 127, High beam assist
3 127, Headlight flash 3 128,
Adaptive forward lighting 3 129.
Turn and lane-change signals
lever up = right turn signal
lever down = left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 132, Parking lights 3 133.
14 In brief
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
Hazard warning flashers 3 132.
Horn
Press j.
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper
2 = fast
1 = slow
P
= interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensor
= off
§
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down.
Windscreen wiper 3 88, Wiper
blade replacement 3 225.
In brief 15
Windscreen and headlight washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 88, Washer fluid 3 222.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper
switch
lower switch = intermittent
middle posi‐
tion
= continuous
operation
operation
= off
Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes for a few
strokes.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 90.
16 In brief
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors
Heating is operated by pressing the
Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 41.
Demisting and defrosting the windows, air conditioning system
Press button V.
Set temperature control to warmest
level.
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Air conditioning system 3 138.
Demisting and defrosting the windows, automatic climate control
Press button V.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at
high speed.
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Dual automatic climate control
3 144
In brief 17
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 165.
Automatic transmission
P = park
R = reverse
N = neutral
D = drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
= higher gear
<
= lower gear
]
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 3 161.
Starting off
Check before starting off
■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 243,
3 287.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 218.
■ 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 36, 3 47,
3 55.
■ Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
18 In brief
Starting the engine
■ Ignition switch: turn key to position
2
power button: press
Engine Start/Stop button for a few
seconds until green LED lights up
■ move the steering wheel slightly to
release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ automatic transmission in P or N
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ ignition switch: turn key to position
3 and release
power button: press
Engine Start/Stop button and
release
■ engine starts after a short delay.
Starting the engine 3 155.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ set the lever in neutral
■ release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer or by a control
indicator in the instrument cluster.
In brief 19
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 157.
Parking
Caution
Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust
system could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply the parking brake.
Apply electric parking brake by
pulling switch m for approx. one
second.
Activate the manual parking brake
without pushing the release button.
Apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating force.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set
the selector lever to position P
before switching off the ignition. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,
engage reverse gear or set the
selector lever to position P before
switching off the ignition. Turn the
front wheels towards the kerb.
■ After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate
the engine briefly at a low load or
run in neutral for approx.
30 seconds before switching off, in
order to protect the turbocharger.
■ Switch off the engine and ignition.
Turn the steering wheel until it
locks.
Automatic transmission: key can
only be removed with selector lever
in P.
■ Close the windows and the sunroof.
■ Lock the vehicle and activate the
anti-theft alarm system 3 23,
3 34.
■ The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 3 217.
Keys, locks 3 20, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 216.
20 Keys, doors and windows
Keys, doors and windows
Keys, locks ................................... 20
Doors ........................................... 29
Vehicle security ............................ 33
Exterior mirrors ............................ 36
Interior mirrors ............................. 38
Windows ...................................... 39
Roof ............................................. 42
Keys, locks
Keys
Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 261, Radio remote control
3 21, Electronic key 3 22, Central
locking 3 23, Starting the engine
3 155.
The code number of the key adapter
for the locking wheel nuts is specified
on a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement key adapter.
Wheel changing 3 251.
Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Car Pass
The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this vehicle data is needed
in order to perform certain operations.
Keys, doors and windows 21
Radio remote control
Enables operation of the following
functions via the use of the remote
control buttons:
■ Central locking system 3 23
■ Anti-theft locking system 3 33
■ Anti-theft alarm system 3 34
■ Tailgate 3 29
■ Power windows 3 39
■ Sunroof 3 42
■ Mirror folding 3 37
The remote control has an
approximate range of up to
50 metres. It can be restricted by
external influences. The hazard
warning flashers confirm operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Replacing battery in radio remote control
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Radio remote control synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control will be
synchronised when you switch on the
ignition.
22 Keys, doors and windows
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, the cause may be one of the
following:
■ Fault in radio remote control
■ Range exceeded
■ Battery voltage too low
■ Frequent, repeated operation of the
radio remote control while not in
range, which will require resynchronisation
■ Overload of the central locking
system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time
■ Interference from higher-power
radio waves from other sources
Manual unlocking 3 23.
Electronic key system
Enables a keyless operation of the
following functions:
■ Central locking system 3 23
■ Tailgate 3 29
■ Ignition switching on and starting
the engine 3 155
The electronic key simply needs to be
on the driver's person.
Additionally the electronic key
includes the functionality of the radio
remote control 3 21.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Note
Do not put the electronic key in the
load compartment or in front of the
Info-Display.
Replacing battery in electronic key
Replace the battery as soon as the
system no longer operates properly
or the range is reduced. The need for
battery replacement is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 120.
Battery replacement, see radio
remote control 3 21.
Electronic key synchronisation
The electronic key synchronises itself
automatically during every starting
procedure.
Keys, doors and windows 23
Fault
If the central locking cannot be
operated or the engine cannot be
started, the cause may be one of the
following:
■ Fault in electronic key
■ Electronic key out of reception
range
■ Battery voltage too low,
■ Overload of the central locking
system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time
■ Interference from higher-power
radio waves from other sources.
To rectify the cause of the fault,
change the position of the electronic
key.
Manual unlocking 3 23.
Memorised settings
Whenever the ignition is switched off,
the following settings are
automatically memorised by the
remote control unit or the electronic
key:
■ Automatic climate control
■ Lighting
■ Infotainment system
■ Central locking system
■ Sport mode settings
■ Comfort settings
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the ignition is
switched on with the memorised key
with remote control unit 3 153 or
electronic key 3 22.
A precondition is that Personalisation
by Driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Info-Display. This must
be set for each remote control unit or
electronic key which is used.
Also memorised are the adjustments
of the driver's seat and exterior
mirrors, independent of the memory
positions 3 50.
Power seat automatically moves into
the saved position when unlocking
and opening the driver's door with the
memorised remote control or
electronic key and Auto Memory
Recall in the Info-Display is activated.
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling
the handle once more opens the door.
Note
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Note
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control the doors are locked
automatically if no door has been
opened.
24 Keys, doors and windows
Remote control operation
Unlocking
Press button c.
Unlocking mode can be set in the
vehicle personalisation menu in the
Colour-Info-Display. It can be
configured as follows:
■ all doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap are unlocked by
pressing button c once,
or
■ only the driver's door, load
compartment and fuel filler flap are
unlocked by pressing button c
once. To unlock all doors, press
button c twice.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 118.
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.
The setting can be saved for the
remote control being used.
Memorised settings 3 23.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.
Press button e.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system
will not work.
Keys, doors and windows 25
Unlocking and opening the tailgate
4-door Saloon, Country Tourer,
Sports Tourer with power tailgate
Press button x when the ignition is
off until tailgate opens automatically.
The doors remain locked.
Power tailgate 3 29.
Confirmation
Operation of central locking system is
confirmed by the hazard warning
flashers.
Electronic key system operation
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx.
one metre of the relevant door side.
Unlocking
Press the button on any exterior door
handle and pull the handle.
Unlocking mode can be set in the
vehicle personalisation menu in the
Colour-Info-Display. It can be
configured as follows:
■ all doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap are unlocked by
pressing a button on any exterior
handle once,
or
■ only the driver's door, load
compartment and fuel filler flap are
unlocked by pressing the button on
driver`s door exterior handle once.
To unlock all doors, press button
twice.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 118.
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.
The setting can be saved for the
electronic key being used.
Memorised settings 3 23.
26 Keys, doors and windows
Locking
Press the button on any exterior door
handle.
All doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap are locked.
The system only locks if
■ it has been more than 5 seconds
since unlocking, or
■ twice unlocking presses have been
within 5 seconds, or
■ any door has been opened and
then all doors are closed.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly or the electronic key remains
in the vehicle and the ignition is not
off, locking will not be permitted and a
warning tone sounds three times.
If there have been two or more
electronic keys in the vehicle and the
ignition was on once, the doors will be
locked even if just one electronic key
is taken out of the vehicle.
Unlocking and opening the tailgate
The tailgate and the doors can be
unlocked by pressing the button
under the tailgate moulding when
electronic key is in range.
Passive Locking
See Automatic locking 3 27.
Confirmation
Operation of central locking system is
confirmed by the hazard warning
flashers.
Central locking buttons
Locks or unlocks all doors, the load
compartment and fuel filler flap from
the passenger compartment by a
switch in the driver's door panel.
Press the e button to lock.
Press the c button to unlock.
Keys, doors and windows 27
Fault in radio remote control unit or electronic key system
Manual unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. Switch on
the ignition and press the central
locking button c to unlock all doors,
load compartment and fuel filler flap.
By switching on the ignition, the antitheft locking system is deactivated.
Manual locking
Manually lock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock.
Fault in central locking system
Manual unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. The other
doors can be opened by pulling the
interior handle twice. The load
compartment and fuel filler flap
cannot be opened. To deactivate the
anti-theft locking system, switch on
the ignition 3 34.
Manual locking
Push inside locking knob of all doors
except driver's door. Then close the
driver's door and lock it from the
outside with the key. The fuel filler flap
and tailgate cannot be locked.
Automatic locking
Automatic locking after driving off
This security feature can be
configured to automatically lock all
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap after driving off and
exceeding a certain speed.
When at a standstill after driving, the
vehicle will be unlocked automatically
as soon as the key is removed from
the ignition switch, or with electronic
key system when the ignition is
switched off.
Activation or deactivation of
automatic locking can be set in the
menu Settings, I Vehicle in the
Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 118.
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.
The setting can be saved for the
remote control or electronic key being
used 3 23.
Automatic relock after unlocking
This feature can be configured to
automatically lock all doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap a
short time after unlocking with the
remote control or electronic key,
provided no door has been opened.
Activation or deactivation of
automatic relock can be set in the
menu Settings, I Vehicle in the
Colour-Info-Display.
28 Keys, doors and windows
Colour-Info-Display 3 118.
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.
The setting can be saved for the
remote control or electronic key being
used 3 23.
Passive locking
In vehicles with electronic key
system, this feature locks the vehicle
automatically after several seconds if
a electronic key previously was
recognised inside the vehicle, all
doors have then been closed and the
electronic key does not remain in the
interior.
If the electronic key remains in the
vehicle or the ignition is not off,
passive locking will not be permitted
and a warning tone sounds three
times.
If there have been two or more
electronic keys in the vehicle and the
ignition was on once, the feature
locks the vehicle if just one electronic
key is taken out of the vehicle.
Passive locking can be disabled by
pressing c for a few seconds while
one door is open. It remains disabled
until e is pressed or the ignition is
switched on.
Activation or deactivation of passive
locking can be set in the menu
Settings, I Vehicle in the Colour-InfoDisplay.
Colour-Info-Display 3 118.
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.
The setting can be saved for the
remote control or electronic key being
used 3 23.
Child locks
9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn the child lock in the rear door to
the horizontal position. The door
cannot be opened from the inside. For
deactivation turn the child lock to the
vertical position.
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