Vauxhall Insignia 2011 Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual
Model Year 2011.5
Edition: December 2010
TS 1674-B-11
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VAUXHALL Insignia
Contents
Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 18
Seats, restraints ........................... 39
Storage ........................................ 59
Instruments and controls ............. 73
Lighting ...................................... 110
Climate control ........................... 120
Driving and operating ................. 129
Vehicle care ............................... 160
Service and maintenance .......... 201
Technical data ........................... 204
Customer information ................ 277
Index .......................................... 280
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.
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.
Danger, Warnings and
Cautions
9 Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
4 Introduction
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".
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 19, Central
locking system 3 20, Load
compartment 3 24.
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat position 3 41, Seat adjustment
3 41.
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 41, Seat adjustment
3 41.
Seat height
Press switch
top = seat higher
bottom = seat lower
Seat position 3 41, Seat adjustment
3 41.
Seat inclination
Lever pumping motion
up = front end higher
down = front end lower
Seat position 3 41, Seat adjustment
3 41.
8 In brief
Power seat adjustment
Operate switches.
positioning = move switch (1)
forwards/backwards
height = move switch (1)
upwards/downwards
inclination = move switch (1)
upwards/downwards
at front
backrest = turn switch (2)
forwards/backwards
Head restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 39.
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 41, Seat belts
3 46, Airbag system 3 50.
In brief 9
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
Adjust the lever on the underside to
reduce dazzle.
Interior mirror 3 32, Automatic antidazzle interior mirror 3 33.
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 31,
Electric adjustment 3 31, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 31, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 32.
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 50, Ignition
positions 3 130.
10 In brief
In brief 11
Instrument panel overview
1 Light switch ........................ 110
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 112
Front fog lights ................... 115
Rear fog light ...................... 116
Instrument illumination ....... 117
2 Side air vents ...................... 126
3 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ... 115
Exit lighting ......................... 118
Parking lights ...................... 116
Driver Information Center ...... 91
4 Cruise control ..................... 145
5 Instruments .......................... 80
6 Horn ..................................... 74
Driver airbag ........................ 50
7 Driver Information Center ...... 91
8 Steering wheel controls .......73
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system, rear wiper ................ 74
10 Centre air vents .................. 126
11 Info-Display .......................... 93
12 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 28
13 Central locking system .......... 20
Hazard warning flashers ....115
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 86
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt ............. 85
14 Sport mode ........................ 143
Tour mode .......................... 143
Traction Control system ..... 141
Electronic Stability Control . 142
Parking assist ..................... 147
Advanced parking aid ........147
Lane departure warning ..... 151
15 Front passenger airbag ........ 50
16 Glovebox .............................. 59
17 Climate control system ........ 120
18 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 137
Automatic transmission ...... 133
19 Ashtray ................................. 79
20 Accelerator pedal ............... 129
21 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............ 130
22 Brake pedal ........................ 138
23 Clutch pedal ....................... 129
24 Steering wheel adjustment ..73
25 Storage compartment,
fuse box ............................. 178
26 Bonnet release lever .......... 161
12 In brief
Exterior lighting
Turn light switch
AUTO = automatic light control:
Headlights are switched
m
8
9
Press light switch
>
r
Lighting 3 110.
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 3 111, High
beam 3 111, Headlight flash 3 111.
Turn and lane-change signals
right = lever up
left = lever down
Turn and lane-change signals
3 115, Parking lights 3 116.
In brief 13
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
Hazard warning flashers 3 115.
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 74, Wiper
blade replacement 3 165.
14 In brief
Windscreen and headlight washer systems
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 74, Washer fluid 3 164.
Rear window wiper and washer systems
Push the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
top = continuous operation
bottom = intermittent operation
Rear window wiper/washer 3 76
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes for a few
strokes.
In brief 15
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors
Heating is operated by pressing the
Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 35.
Demisting and defrosting the windows
Press button V.
Set temperature control to warmest
level.
Cooling n on.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 120.
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 3 137.
16 In brief
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 3 133.
Starting off
Check before starting off
■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 182,
3 233.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 162.
■ 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 31, 3 41,
3 47.
■ Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position 1
■ 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
■ diesel engines: turn the key to
position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator ! goes out
■ turn key to 3 and release
Starting the engine 3 130.
In brief 17
Parking
■ Always apply the parking brake.
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.
For vehicles with electrical parking
brake, pull switch m.
■ Switch off the engine. Turn the
ignition key to position 0 and
remove it. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering wheel lock is felt
to engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only be
removed when the selector lever is
in the P position.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set
the selector lever to 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 P before switching
off the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■
Lock the vehicle with button e on
the radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 28.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Close the windows and the sunroof.
■ The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 3 161.
■ 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.
Keys, locks 3 18, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 160.
18 Keys, doors and windows
Keys, doors and windows
Keys, locks ................................... 18
Doors ........................................... 24
Vehicle security ............................ 28
Exterior mirrors ............................ 31
Interior mirrors ............................. 32
Windows ...................................... 33
Roof ............................................. 36
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 3 198.
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.
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 19
Radio remote control
Used to operate:
■ Central locking system
■ Anti-theft locking system
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Load compartment
■ Power windows
■ Sunroof
The radio 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.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, it may be due to the following:
■ 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
Unlocking 3 20.
Basic settings
Some settings can be changed in the
menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 104.
Radio remote control battery replacement
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.
20 Keys, doors and windows
Key with foldaway key section
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.
Memorised settings
Whenever the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the following
settings are automatically memorised
by the key:
■ Electronic climate control
■ Lighting
■ Infotainment system
■ Central locking system
■ Sport mode settings
■ Comfort settings
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the memorised key
is inserted into the ignition switch and
turned to position 1 3 130.
A precondition is that Personalization
by driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Graphic-Info-Display.
This must be set for each key used.
On vehicles equipped with
Colour-Info-Display, the
personalisation is permanently
activated.
Also memorised are the adjustments
of the driver's seat and exterior
mirrors 3 44.
Power seat automatically moves into
the saved position when unlocking
and opening the driver's door with the
memorised key and Personalization
by remote control in the
Colour-Info-Display is activated.
Vehicle personalisation 3 104.
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.
Keys, doors and windows 21
Unlocking
Press button c.
Two settings are selectable:
■ To unlock only the driver's door,
load compartment and fuel filler
flap, press button c once. To unlock
all doors, press button c twice
or
■
press button c once to unlock all
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap
The setting can be changed in the
menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 104.
The setting can be saved for the key
being used. Memorised settings
3 20.
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. Vehicle personalisation
3 104.
Unlocking and opening the tailgate
Press button c when the ignition is off.
The tailgate is released to be
unlocked and opened by pushing the
touchpad switch under the tailgate
moulding.
22 Keys, doors and windows
4-door Saloon, Sports Tourer with power tailgate
Press button x when the ignition is
off until tailgate opens automatically.
All other doors remain locked.
Power tailgate 3 24.
Central locking buttons
Locks or unlocks all doors, the load
compartment and fuel filler flap from
the passenger compartment.
Fault in radio remote control system
Unlocking
Press the e button to lock.
Press the c button to unlock.
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.
Locking
Manually lock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock.
Keys, doors and windows 23
Fault in central locking system
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 28.
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.
Activation or deactivation of
automatic locking can be set in the
menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 104.
The setting can be saved for the key
being used 3 20.
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, provided no door has
been opened.
Activation or deactivation of
automatic relock can be set in the
menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 104.
The setting can be saved for the key
being used 3 20.
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.
24 Keys, doors and windows
Doors
Load compartment
Tailgate
Opening
5-door Hatchback, Sports Tourer
After unlocking, pull 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 pull the button under
the tailgate moulding after unlocking.
Central locking system 3 20.
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 20.
Keys, doors and windows 25
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 with parking brake applied
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 20.
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 G until the
tailgate starts to open or close.
26 Keys, doors and windows
Operation with switches in the tailgate
To open the tailgate, push and hold
the touchpad switch under the
tailgate moulding until the tailgate
starts to move.
To close, press the button G in the
open tailgate until it starts to move.
Stop or change direction of movement
Pressing button x or G or the
touchpad switch whilst the tailgate is
moving will stop the tailgate in the
current position. Pressing button
x or G again will reverse the
direction of movement.
Operation modes
The power tailgate has three modes
of operation, which are controlled by
the switch in the driver's door. To
change the mode turn the switch:
■ Normal mode о: power tailgate
opens to full height
■ Intermediate mode $: power
tailgate opens to a reduced height
that can be adjusted
■ Mode Off: tailgate can only be
operated manually.
Adjust reduced opening height in intermediate mode
1. Turn operation mode switch to о
or $
2. Open power tailgate with any
operation switch
Keys, doors and windows 27
3. Stop movement at the desired
height by pressing any operation
switch. If required, manually move
the stopped tailgate to the desired
position
4. Press and hold the button on the
inside of the open tailgate for
3 seconds.
A chime sound indicates the new
setting.
When turning the adjuster wheel in
the driver's door to intermediate mode
$, the power tailgate will stop
opening at the newly set position.
The tailgate can only be held open if
a minimum height is exceeded
(minimum opening angle from 30°).
The opening height cannot be
programmed below that height.
Safety function
If the power tailgate encounters an
obstacle during opening or closing,
the direction of movement will
automatically be reversed slightly.
Multiple obstacles in one power cycle
will deactivate the function. In this
case close or open the tailgate
manually.
The power tailgate has pinch sensors
on the side edges. If the sensors
detect obstacles between tailgate and
chassis, the tailgate will open, until it
is activated again or closed manually.
The safety function is indicated by
a warning chime.
Remove all obstacles before
resuming normal power operation.
If the vehicle is equipped with factoryfitted towing equipment and a trailer
is electrically connected, the power
tailgate can only be opened with the
touchpad switch or closed with button
G in the open tailgate. Ensure that
there are no obstacles in the moving
area.
General hints for operating tailgate
9 Warning
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which can not be seen or
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.
Caution
Before opening the tailgate, check
overhead obstructions, such as
a garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind the
tailgate.
28 Keys, doors and windows
Note
Power tailgate: If the hydraulic lifters
of the open tailgate lose pressure,
the tail lights will flash and a chime
will sound. The tailgate will remain
open for a while and then close
slowly. Seek the assistance of
a workshop.
Note
The operation of the power tailgate
is disabled under low battery
condition. In this case the tailgate
can be operated manually.
Note
With the power tailgate disabled and
all doors unlocked, the tailgate can
be manually operated. In this case,
manually closing the tailgate
requires significantly greater force.
Note
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system
9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doors
cannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all the doors.
All doors must be closed or the
system cannot be activated.
If the ignition was on, the driver's door
must be opened and closed once so
that the vehicle can be secured.
Unlocking the vehicle disables the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
This is not possible with the central
locking button.
Activating
Press e on the radio remote control
twice within 15 seconds.
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system is
operated in conjunction with the
central locking system.
It monitors:
■ Doors, tailgate, bonnet
■ Passenger compartment including
adjoining load compartment
Keys, doors and windows 29
■ Vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is raised
■ Ignition
Activation
■ Self-activated 30 seconds after
locking the vehicle (initialisation of
the system)
■
Directly by pressing e on the radio
remote control once more after
locking
Note
Changes to the vehicle interior such
as the use of seat covers, and open
windows or sunroof, could impair the
function of passenger compartment
monitoring.
Activation without monitoring of passenger compartment and vehicle inclination
Switch off the monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle
inclination when animals are being
left in the vehicle, because of high
volume ultrasonic signals or
movements triggering the alarm. Also
switch off when the vehicle is on
a ferry or train.
1. Close tailgate, bonnet, windows
and sunroof.
2. Press button o. LED in the
button o illuminates for
a maximum of 10 minutes.
3. Close doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm
system.
Status message is displayed in the
Driver Information Center.
Status LED
Status LED is integrated in the sensor
on top of the instrument panel.
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