Opel Insignia CT 2014 User Manual

Owner’s Manual Model Year 2014.5 Edition: January 2014
KTA-2675/12-VX-en
0 - 1Owner’s Manual Model Year 2014.5 Edition: January 2014 KTA-2675/12-VX-en
VAUXHALL Insignia
Contents
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 19
Seats, restraints ........................... 44
Storage ........................................ 69
Instruments and controls ............. 85
Lighting ...................................... 125
Climate control ........................... 137
Driving and operating ................. 151
Vehicle care ............................... 215
Service and maintenance .......... 264
Technical data ........................... 267
Customer information ................ 309
Index .......................................... 316
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 Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. For gas vehicles, we recommend a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer licensed to service gas vehicles.
All Vauxhall Authorised Repairers provide first-class service at reasonable prices. Experienced mechanics trained by Vauxhall work according to specific Vauxhall 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.
Thank you for choosing a Vauxhall. We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving. Your Vauxhall Team
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 20, Central locking system 3 22, Electronic key system 3 21, Load compartment 3 28.

Seat adjustment

Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release handle.
Seat position 3 46, Seat adjustment 3 46.
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 46, Seat adjustment 3 46.
Seat height
Press switch top = seat higher
bottom = seat lower
Seat position 3 46, Seat adjustment 3 46.
Seat inclination
Lever pumping motion up = front end higher
down = front end lower
Seat position 3 46, Seat adjustment 3 46.
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 44.

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 46, Seat belts 3 53, Airbag system 3 57.
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 38.
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 36, Heated exterior mirrors 3 37.

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 57, Ignition positions 3 152.
10 In brief

Instrument panel overview

In brief 11
1 Power windows ..................... 39
2 Central locking system .......... 22
3 Exterior mirrors ..................... 36
4 Light switch ........................ 125
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 127
Front/rear fog lights ............ 131
Instrument illumination ....... 133
5 Side air vents ...................... 148
6 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam
assist ................................... 131
Exit lighting ......................... 135
Parking lights ...................... 132
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre .............. 110
7 Cruise control ..................... 173
Speed limiter ....................... 174
Adaptive cruise control .......175
Forward collision alert ......... 183
8 Instruments .......................... 99
Driver Information Centre .... 110
9 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre .............. 110
10 Windscreen wiper and
washer, headlight washer,
rear wiper and washer .........87
11 Centre air vents .................. 148
12 Sport/Tour mode ................ 170
Traction Control system .....168
Electronic Stability Control . 169
Hazard warning flashers ....131
Parking assist/Advanced
parking aid ......................... 189
Lane departure warning .....203
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 33
14 Colour-Info-Display ............ 117
15 Glovebox .............................. 69
Fuse box ............................ 238
16 Control indicator for airbag
activation/deactivation .......104
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt ...........103
17 Controls for Colour-Info-
Display operation ................ 117
18 CD-slot
19 Climate control system ........ 137
20 Electric parking brake .........166
21 Touchpad ............................ 117
22 Manual transmission .......... 164
Automatic transmission ...... 160
23 Storage ................................. 69
24 Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 156
Fuel selector button ............ 101
25 Ignition/Power switch .......... 152
26 Horn ..................................... 86
27 Steering wheel adjustment ..85
28 Bonnet release lever .......... 217
29 Storage compartment ........... 70
12 In brief

Exterior lighting

Automatic light control AUTO = automatic light control:
exterior lighting is switched
m
8 9
Fog lights
> r
Lighting 3 125.
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 3 126, High beam 3 126, High beam assist 3 126, Headlight flash 3 127, Adaptive forward lighting 3 128.
Turn and lane-change signals
lever up = right turn signal lever down = left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals 3 131, Parking lights 3 132.
In brief 13
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button. Hazard warning flashers 3 131.

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 87, Wiper blade replacement 3 224.
14 In brief
Windscreen and headlight washer
Pull lever. Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 87, Washer fluid 3 221.
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 89.
In brief 15

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 3 137.
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
3 143
16 In brief

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 3 164.
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 3 160.

Starting off

Check before starting off
■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 242, 3 286.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 217.
■ 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 46, 3 54.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
In brief 17
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 3 154.
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.
18 In brief
To restart the engine, depress the clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 156.

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 22, 3 33.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switched off 3 216.
Keys, locks 3 19, Laying the vehicle up for a long period of time 3 215.
Keys, doors and windows 19

Keys, doors and windows

Keys, locks ................................... 19
Doors ........................................... 28
Vehicle security ............................ 32
Exterior mirrors ............................ 36
Interior mirrors ............................. 38
Windows ...................................... 38
Roof ............................................. 41

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 3 260, Radio remote control 3 20, Electronic key 3 21, Central locking 3 22, Starting the engine 3 154.
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 3 250.
Lock cylinders
Designed to free-wheel if they are forcefully rotated without the correct key or if the correct key is not fully inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with the correct key until its slot is vertical, remove key and then re-insert it. If the cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key through 180° and repeat operation.
Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the key, first press the button.
20 Keys, doors and windows

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.

Radio remote control

Enables operation of the following functions via the use of the remote control buttons:
■ Central locking system 3 22
■ Anti-theft locking system 3 32
■ Anti-theft alarm system 3 33
■ Tailgate 3 28
■ Power windows 3 39
■ Sunroof 3 41
■ Mirror folding 3 36 The remote control has an
approximate range of up to 164 ft. 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.
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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.
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 22.

Electronic key system

Enables a keyless operation of the following functions:
■ Central locking system 3 22
■ Tailgate 3 28
■ Ignition switching on and starting the engine 3 154
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 20.
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 3 119.
Battery replacement, see radio remote control 3 20.
Electronic key synchronisation
The electronic key synchronises itself automatically during every starting procedure.
22 Keys, doors and windows
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 22.

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 3 152 or electronic key 3 21.
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 49.
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 3 121.

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.
Keys, doors and windows 23
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 3 117. Vehicle personalisation 3 121. The setting can be saved for the
remote control being used. Memorised settings 3 22.
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.
24 Keys, doors and windows
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 28.
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 3 117. Vehicle personalisation 3 121. The setting can be saved for the
electronic key being used. Memorised settings 3 22.
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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 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 26.
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.
26 Keys, doors and windows
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 33.
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 3 117. Vehicle personalisation 3 121. The setting can be saved for the
remote control or electronic key being used 3 22.
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.
Keys, doors and windows 27
Colour-Info-Display 3 117. Vehicle personalisation 3 121. The setting can be saved for the
remote control or electronic key being used 3 22.
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 3 117. Vehicle personalisation 3 121. The setting can be saved for the
remote control or electronic key being used 3 22.

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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Doors

Load compartment

Tailgate
Opening 5-door Hatchback, Sports Tourer, Country Tourer
After unlocking, press the button under the tailgate moulding and open the tailgate manually.
4-door Saloon
Press button x on radio remote control until the tailgate is opened automatically, or press the button under the tailgate moulding after unlocking.
Central locking system 3 22.
Closing
Use the interior handle. Do not pull the button under the
moulding whilst closing as this will unlock the tailgate again.
Central locking system 3 22.
Keys, doors and windows 29
Power tailgate
9 Warning
Take care when operating the power tailgate. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the movable tailgate when operating. Ensure that nothing becomes trapped during operating and no one is standing within the moving area.
The power tailgate is operated by:
■ Radio remote control button x
■ Switch G in the door panel of the driver's door
■ Touchpad switch and button G in the tailgate.
On vehicles with automatic transmission, the tailgate can only be operated when the vehicle is stationary and automatic transmission in P.
The tail lights flash and a chime sounds when the power tailgate is operating.
Note Operating the power tailgate does not operate the central locking system. To open the tailgate with the remote control, it is not necessary to unlock the vehicle. Unlock the vehicle first when operating with the touchpad switch or the switch in the driver's door. Lock the vehicle after closing.
Central locking system 3 22.
Operation with radio remote control
Press and hold button x until the tailgate starts to open or close.
Operation with the switch in the driver's door
Press and hold button tailgate starts to open or close.
G until the
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