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

2Introduction

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 similarforright-handdrivevehicles.

■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.

4Introduction

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 informationonpossibledamageto 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

6In brief

In brief

Vehicle unlocking

Initial drive information

Press button cto 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

Seat inclination

Press switch			Lever pumping motion
top	=	seat higher	up	=	front end higher
bottom	=	seat lower	down	=	front end lower
Seat position 3 47, Seat adjustment			Seat position 3 47, Seat adjustment
3 47.			3 47.

8In brief

Power seat adjustment

Operate switch 1:
for-/backwards	=	lengthwise
		adjustment
up-/downwards	=	height
		adjustment
up-/downwards at	=	inclination
front		adjustment

Operate switch 2:

for-/backwards = backrest adjustment

Head restraint adjustment

Seat belt

	Press release button, adjust height,	Pull out the seat belt and engage in
	engage.	belt buckle. The seat belt must not be
	Head restraints 3 45.	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.

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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 wheelunlessvehicleisstationaryand steering wheel lock has been released.

Airbag system 3 58, Ignition positions 3 153.

10

In brief

Instrument panel overview

In brief

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1	Power windows	39		8	Instruments	100
2	Central locking system ..........	23			Driver Information Centre ....	111
3	Exterior mirrors .....................	36		9	Buttons for Driver
4	Light switch ........................	126			Information Centre ..............	111
	Headlight range			10	Windscreen wiper and
	adjustment .........................	128			washer, headlight washer,	88
	Front/rear fog lights	132			rear wiper and washer .........
				11	Centre air vents	149
	Instrument illumination	134
				12	Sport/Tour mode ................	171
5	Side air vents ......................	149			Traction Control system	169
6	Turn and lane-change
					Electronic Stability Control	. 170
	signals, headlight flash,
	low/high beam, high beam	132			Hazard warning flashers ....	132
	assist ...................................				Parking assist/Advanced
	Exit lighting	136
					parking aid .........................	190
	Parking lights ......................	133			Lane departure warning .....	204
	Buttons for Driver			13	Anti-theft alarm system
	Information Centre ..............	111			status LED ...........................	34
7	Cruise control .....................	174		14	Colour-Info-Display ............	118
	Speed limiter .......................	175		15	Glovebox ..............................	70
	Adaptive cruise control .......	176
	Forward collision alert .........	184

16Control 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

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Exterior lighting

Automatic light control

AUTO = automatic light control: exteriorlightingisswitched on and off automatically

m= activation or deactivation of the automatic light control

8 = sidelights

9= headlights

Fog lights

> = front fog lights r = rear fog light

Lighting 3 126.

Headlight flash, high beam and	Turn and lane-change signals
low beam

				lever up	=	right turn signal
	headlight flash	=	pull lever	lever down	=	left turn signal
	high beam	=	push lever	Turn and lane-change signals
	low beam	= push or pull lever
				3 132, Parking lights 3 133.

Automatic light control 3 127, High beam 3 127, High beam assist

3 127, Headlight flash 3 128, Adaptive forward lighting 3 129.

14 In brief

Hazard warning flashers	Horn	Washerandwipersystems
		Windscreen wiper

Operated with the ¨button.	Press j.
Hazard warning flashers 3 132.	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.

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Windscreen and headlight washer

Pull lever.

Windscreen and headlight washer system 3 88, Washer fluid 3 222.

Rear window wiper

Presstherockerswitchtoactivatethe rear window wiper:

upper	=	continuous
switch		operation
lower switch	=	intermittent
		operation
middle posi	=	off
tion

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.

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In brief

Climate control

Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors

Heating is operated by pressing the Übutton.

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

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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 thebrakepedalisapplied.Toengage 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.

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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.

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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.

■Ifthevehicleisonalevelsurfaceor uphillslope,engagefirstgearorset 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.

■Afterrunningathighenginespeeds 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.

■Closethewindowsandthesunroof.

■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 inordertoperformcertainoperations.

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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.

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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,repeatedoperationofthe 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

Theelectronickeysimplyneedstobe 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.

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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 settingsoftheInfo-Display.Thismust 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 thehandleoncemoreopensthedoor.

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.

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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 conce,

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 ctwice.

SelecttherelevantsettinginSettings, 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.

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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.

SelecttherelevantsettinginSettings, 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.

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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 properlyortheelectronickeyremains 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 ignitionwasononce,thedoorswillbe 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 ebutton to lock. Press the cbutton to unlock.

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Faultinradioremotecontrolunit 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 cto 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 outsidewiththekey.Thefuelfillerflap 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 remotecontrolorelectronickeybeing 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.

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Colour-Info-Display 3 118. Vehicle personalisation 3 122.

The setting can be saved for the remotecontrolorelectronickeybeing 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 cfor a few seconds while one door is open. It remains disabled until eis 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-Info-

Display. Colour-Info-Display 3 118.

Vehicle personalisation 3 122.

The setting can be saved for the remotecontrolorelectronickeybeing 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 cannotbeopenedfromtheinside.For deactivation turn the child lock to the vertical position.