Opel Insignia 2018 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Contents
Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 20
Seats, restraints ........................... 45
Storage ........................................ 73
Instruments and controls ............. 88
Lighting ...................................... 136
Climate control ........................... 150
Driving and operating ................. 162
Vehicle care ............................... 239
Service and maintenance .......... 285
Technical data ........................... 289
Customer information ................ 310
Index .......................................... 322
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.
Disregarding the description given in
this manual may affect your warranty.
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
engine identifier code. The
corresponding sales designation
and engineering code 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.
● Displays 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 personalisation
is indicated with I.
Page references and index entries
refer to the indented headings given
in the section table of content.
We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving.
Your Opel Team
Introduction 5
6 In brief
In brief
Initial drive information
Vehicle unlocking
c to unlock the doors and load
Press
compartment. Open the doors by
pulling the handles. To open the
tailgate, push the brand emblem and
open the tailgate.
Electronic key system 3 22, Central
locking system 3 25, Load
compartment 3 28.
Seat adjustment
Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle. Try to move the seat back and
forth to ensure that the seat is locked
in place.
Seat position 3 47, Manual seat
adjustment 3 48, Power seat
adjustment 3 50.
In brief 7
Backrest inclination
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on
backrest when adjusting.
Seat position 3 47, Manual seat
adjustment 3 48, Power seat
adjustment 3 50.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up : seat higher
down : seat lower
Seat position 3 47, Manual seat
adjustment 3 48, Power seat
adjustment 3 50.
Seat inclination
Press switch
top : front end higher
bottom : front end lower
Seat position 3 47, Manual seat
adjustment 3 48, Power seat
adjustment 3 50.
8 In brief
Head restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 45.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and fasten 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 unfasten belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat position 3 47, Seat belts
3 56, Airbag system 3 58.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To adjust the mirror, move the mirror
housing in the desired direction.
Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
3 39, Automatic anti-dazzle interior
mirror 3 39.
In brief 9
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
pushing left or right mirror button.
LED in button indicates the selection.
Then swivel the control to adjust the
mirror.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 37,
Electric adjustment 3 37, 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.
10 In brief
Instrument panel overview
In brief 11
1 Power windows ..................... 40
2 Exterior mirrors ..................... 37
3 Central locking system .......... 25
4 Side air vents ...................... 159
5 Cruise control ..................... 189
Speed limiter ....................... 190
Adaptive cruise control .......192
Forward collision alert ......... 200
6 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam
assist ................................... 143
Exit lighting ......................... 147
Parking lights ...................... 144
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre .............. 114
7 Instruments ........................ 103
Driver Information Centre .... 114
8 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre .............. 114
9 Head-up display .................. 122
10 Windscreen wiper and
washer, headlight washer,
rear wiper and washer .........90
11 Centre air vents .................. 159
12 Hazard warning flashers ....143
13 Info-Display ........................ 121
14 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 34
15 Electronic Stability Control . 185
Traction Control system .....184
16 Glovebox .............................. 73
17 Controls for Info-Display
operation ............................. 121
18 Climate control system ........ 150
19 Power outlet .......................... 95
20 Sport/Tour mode ................ 186
Parking assist/Advanced
parking assist ..................... 209
Lane keep assist ................ 229
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 167
21 Manual transmission .......... 179
Automatic transmission ...... 175
22 Electric parking brake .........181
23 Power switch ....................... 164
24 Steering wheel adjustment ..89
25 Horn ..................................... 90
26 Bonnet release lever .......... 241
27 Fuse box ............................ 261
28 Light switch ........................ 136
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 139
Front/rear fog lights ............ 144
Instrument illumination ....... 145
29 Head-up display .................. 122
12 In brief
In brief 13
Exterior lighting
Automatic light control
AUTO : automatic light control
switches automatically
between daytime running
light and headlight
: sidelights
8
: headlights
9
Automatic light control 3 137.
Fog lights
: front fog lights
>
: rear fog light
r
Headlight flash, high beam and low beam
headlight flash : pull lever
high beam : push lever
low beam : push or pull lever
High beam 3 137.
Headlight flash 3 139.
LED headlights 3 140.
High beam assist 3 140.
Turn and lane-change signals
lever up : right turn signal
lever down : left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 143, Parking lights 3 144.
14 In brief
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
Hazard warning flashers 3 143.
Horn
Press j.
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper
HI : fast
LO : slow
INT : interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensor
OFF : off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 90, Wiper
blade replacement 3 246.
In brief 15
Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 90, Washer fluid 3 244.
Rear window wiper
Turn outer cap to activate the rear
window wiper:
OFF : off
INT : intermittent operation
ON : continuous operation
Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 92.
16 In brief
Climate control
Heated rear window
Heating is operated by pressing b.
Heated rear window 3 42.
Heated windscreen
Heating is operated by pressing ,.
Heated windscreen 3 42.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing b also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 38.
Demisting and defrosting the windows, air conditioning system
● Press á: fan automatically
switches to higher speed, the air
distribution is directed towards
the windscreen.
● Set temperature control to
warmest level.
● Switch on air conditioning A/C if
required.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
● Open side air vents as required
and direct them towards the door
windows.
Air conditioning system 3 150.
In brief 17
Demisting 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
3 153.
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 3 179.
Automatic transmission
P : park position
R : reverse
N : neutral mode
D : automatic mode
M : 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 3 175.
18 In brief
Starting off
Check before starting off
● Tyre pressure and condition
3 264, 3 304.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 242.
● 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: operate
clutch 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 3 165.
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 3 167.
In brief 19
Parking
9 Warning
● 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. Pull switch m for
approx. one second and check
if the control indicator m
illuminates.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 109.
● Switch off the engine.
● 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 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 ignition.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
● Close the windows and the
sunroof.
● Switch off ignition with power
button. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
● Lock the vehicle by pressing the
button on the door handle.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 34.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 241.
Caution
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.
Electronic key system 3 22, Laying
the vehicle up for a long period of time
3 240.
20 Keys, doors and windows
Keys, doors and windows
Keys, locks ................................... 20
Keys .......................................... 20
Radio remote control ................. 21
Electronic key system ................ 22
Memorised settings ................... 25
Central locking system .............. 25
Automatic locking ...................... 27
Child locks ................................. 28
Doors ........................................... 28
Load compartment .................... 28
Vehicle security ............................ 34
Anti-theft locking system ...........34
Anti-theft alarm system .............. 34
Immobiliser ................................ 36
Exterior mirrors ............................ 37
Convex shape ........................... 37
Electric adjustment .................... 37
Folding mirrors .......................... 37
Heated mirrors ........................... 38
Automatic dimming .................... 38
Parking assist ............................ 39
Interior mirrors ............................. 39
Manual anti-dazzle .................... 39
Automatic anti-dazzle ................ 39
Windows ...................................... 40
Windscreen ............................... 40
Power windows ......................... 40
Heated rear window .................. 42
Heated windscreen .................... 42
Sun visors .................................. 42
Roof ............................................. 43
Sunroof ...................................... 43
Keys, locks
Keys
Replacement keys
The key number is specified on a
detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 281, Central locking 3 25,
Starting the engine 3 165.
Radio remote control 3 21.
Electronic key 3 22.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel nuts is specified on
a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.
Wheel changing 3 274.
Replacing battery
Replace the battery as soon as the
system no longer operates properly
or the range is reduced. The need for
Keys, doors and windows 21
battery replacement is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 125.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
To replace:
1. Press button at the back of the
electronic key unit and extract the
key blade from the housing.
2. Insert the key blade again for
approx. 6 mm and turn the key to
open the housing. Further
insertion of the key blade can
damage the housing.
3. Remove and replace battery. Use
CR 2032 or equivalent battery.
Pay attention to the installation
position.
4. Close the housing and insert key
blade.
Radio remote control
Enables operation of the following
functions via the use of the remote
control buttons:
● central locking system 3 25
● anti-theft locking system 3 34
● anti-theft alarm system 3 34
● power windows 3 40
● sunroof 3 43
The remote control has a range of up
to 100 metres, but may also be much
less due to external influences. The
hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
22 Keys, doors and windows
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
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.
● The range is exceeded.
● The battery voltage is 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 25.
Electronic key system
Enables a keyless operation of the
following functions:
● central locking system 3 25
● switching on ignition and starting
the engine 3 165
The electronic key simply needs to be
on the driver's person.
Additionally, the electronic key
includes the functionality of the radio
remote control:
● central locking system
● anti-theft alarm system
● power windows
The hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle the device with care, protect
from moisture and high temperatures
and avoid unnecessary operation.
Note
Do not put the electronic key in the
load compartment.
Electronic key system operation
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx.
one metre of the relevant door side.
Keys, doors and windows 23
Unlocking
Press the button on the respective
exterior door handle and pull the
handle.
Unlocking mode can be set in the
vehicle personalisation menu in the
Info Display. Two settings are
selectable:
● All doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap will be unlocked by
pressing the button on any
exterior handle once.
● Only the driver's door and fuel
filler flap will be unlocked by
pressing the button on the
driver's door exterior handle
once. To unlock all doors and
load compartment, press button
twice.
The setting can be changed in the
menu Settings in the Info Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 127.
Locking
Press the button on any exterior door
handle.
All doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap will be locked.
The system locks if any of the
following occurs:
● It has been more than
five seconds since unlocking.
● The button on an exterior handle
has been pressed twice within
five seconds to unlock the
vehicle.
● Any door has been opened and
all doors are now closed.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the electronic key remains in
the vehicle or the ignition is not off,
locking will not be permitted.
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 can be unlocked and
opened handsfree via moving the foot
below the rear bumper or by pushing
the touchpad switch under the brand
emblem when the electronic key is in
range. The doors remain locked.
Load compartment 3 28.
24 Keys, doors and windows
Operation with buttons on the electronic key
The central locking system can also
be operated with the buttons on the
electronic key.
Unlocking
Press c.
Unlocking mode can be set in the
vehicle personalisation menu in the
Info Display. Two settings are
selectable:
● All doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap will be unlocked by
pressing c once.
● Only the driver's door and fuel
filler flap will be unlocked by
pressing c once. To unlock all
doors and load compartment,
press c twice.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Info Display.
Info-Display 3 121.
Vehicle personalisation 3 127.
The setting can be saved for the key
being used. Memorised settings
3 25.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.
Press e.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system
will not work.
Passive locking
Automatic locking 3 27.
Confirmation
Operation of central locking system is
confirmed by the hazard warning
flashers. A precondition is that the
setting is activated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 127.
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 is out of reception
range.
● The battery voltage is 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.
Keys, doors and windows 25
Manual unlocking 3 25.
Memorised settings
Whenever the ignition is switched off,
the following settings are
automatically memorised by 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
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 electronic key which is
used. The status change is available
only after locking and unlocking the
vehicle.
The assigned memory position of the
power seat is automatically recalled
when switching on ignition and Auto
Memory Recall is activated in the
Info-Display for the memorised
electronic key.
Power seat 3 50.
Vehicle personalisation 3 127.
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
electronic key, the doors are being
locked automatically if no door has
been opened. A precondition is that
the setting is activated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 127.
Central locking buttons
Locks or unlocks all doors, the load
compartment and fuel filler flap from
the passenger compartment via a
switch in the driver's door panel.
Press e to lock. LED in button
illuminates.
Press c to unlock.
Operation with the key in case of a central locking system fault
In case of a fault, e.g. vehicle battery
or electronic key battery is
discharged, the driver's door can be
locked or unlocked with the key blade.
26 Keys, doors and windows
Push the button on the electronic key
and pull out the key blade.
The lock cylinder in the driver's door
is covered by a cap.
Insert the key blade into the recess at
the bottom of the cap and swivel the
key upward.
Manual unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
inserting and turning the key blade in
the lock cylinder.
The other doors can be opened by
pulling the interior handle twice or by
pressing c in the driver's door panel.
The load compartment and fuel filler
flap will possibly not be unlocked.
By switching on the ignition, the antitheft locking system is deactivated.
Manual locking
Push inside locking knob of all doors
except driver's door or press e in the
driver's door panel. Then close the
driver's door and lock it from the
outside by turning the key in the lock
cylinder. The fuel filler flap and
tailgate are possibly not locked.
Keys, doors and windows 27
After locking, cover the lock cylinder
with the cap: insert the cap with the
lower side in the recesses, swivel and
push the cap until it engages at the
upper side.
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 ignition is switched off.
Activation or deactivation of
automatic locking can be set in the
menu Settings, I Vehicle in the InfoDisplay.
Info-Display 3 121.
Vehicle personalisation 3 127.
The setting can be saved for each
electronic key being used 3 25.
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
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 InfoDisplay.
Info-Display 3 121.
Vehicle personalisation 3 127.
The setting can be saved for each
electronic key being used 3 25.
Passive locking
This feature locks the vehicle
automatically after several seconds if
an electronic key has been
recognised previously inside the
vehicle, all doors have then been
closed and the electronic key does
not remain within the vehicle.
If the electronic key remains in the
vehicle or the ignition is not off,
passive locking will not be permitted.
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.
To prevent passive locking of the
vehicle e.g. when refuelling or if
passengers remain in the vehicle, the
system must be disabled.
To disable the system, press the
central locking button c for a few
seconds while one door is open. An
acoustic signal sounds three times to
confirm deactivation. The function
remains disabled until the central
locking button e is pressed or the
ignition is switched on.
28 Keys, doors and windows
Activation or deactivation of passive
locking can be set in the menu
Settings, I Vehicle in the Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 121.
Vehicle personalisation 3 127.
The setting can be saved for each
electronic key being used 3 25.
Child locks
9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Move the pin in the rear door to the
front position. The door cannot be
opened from the inside.
To deactivate, move the pin to the
rear position.
Doors
Load compartment
Tailgate
Opening
Grand Sport
After unlocking, push the brand
emblem and open the tailgate.
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