HOLDEN GA INSIGNIA 2015 User guide

GA INSIGNIA HOLDEN.COM.AU
GA INSIGNIA
OWNER’S HANDBOOK

GM Holden Ltd, ABN 84 006 893 232 (hereinafter Holden)
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Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 4
Keys, doors and windows ............ 15
Seats, restraints ........................... 32
Storage ........................................ 50
Instruments and controls ............. 57
Lighting ........................................ 84
Infotainment system ..................... 93
Climate control ........................... 169
Driving and operating ................. 177
Vehicle care ............................... 225
Service and maintenance .......... 259
Technical data ........................... 262
Customer information ................ 269
Index .......................................... 274
Contents

2 Introduction
Introduction

Introduction 3
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.
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.
■ 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.
■ Directional data, e.g. left or right, or
front or back, always relate to the
direction of travel.
■ Display messages and interior
labelling are written in bold letters.
Danger, Warnings and
Cautions
9Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
9Warning
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.

4 In brief
In brief
Initial drive information
Vehicle unlocking
Press c to unlock the doors, boot lid
and fuel filler flap. Open the doors by
pulling the handles. To open the boot
lid, pull the button under the boot lid
moulding.
Press x; only the boot lid is
unlocked and opens.
Radio remote control 3 16, Central
locking system 3 18, Electronic key
system 3 17, Load compartment
3 23.
Seat adjustment
Power seat adjustment
Operate switch 1:
for-/backwards = lengthwise
adjustment
up-/downwards = height adjustment
up-/downwards
at front
= inclination
adjustment
9Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.

In brief 5
Operate switch 2:
for-/backwards = backrest
adjustment
Head restraint adjustment
Head restraints on rear seats
Pull the head restraint upwards and
let engage. To move downwards,
press the catch to release and push
the head restraint downwards.
Head restraints 3 32.
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 33, Seat belts
3 38, Airbag system 3 42.

6 In brief
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
Dazzling by following vehicles at night
is automatically reduced by dimming
the interior mirror.
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror
3 28.
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 27,
Electric adjustment 3 27, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 27, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 28.
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 42.

In brief 7
Instrument panel overview

8 In brief
1Power windows ..................... 29
2Central locking system .......... 18
3Exterior mirrors ..................... 27
4Light switch .......................... 84
Instrument illumination ......... 89
Rear fog light ........................ 88
5Side air vents ...................... 174
6Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam
assist ..................................... 88
Exit lighting ........................... 91
Parking lights ........................ 89
7Speed limiter ....................... 192
Adaptive cruise control ....... 194
Forward collision alert ......... 201
8Instruments .......................... 65
Driver Information Centre ...... 72
9Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................ 72
10 Windscreen wiper and
washer, headlight washer ..... 58
11 Centre air vents .................. 174
12 Sport/VXR mode ................ 191
Traction Control system ..... 189
Electronic Stability Control . 190
Hazard warning flashers ...... 88
Parking assist/Advanced
parking aid ......................... 206
Lane departure warning ..... 215
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 24
14 Colour-Info-Display .............. 77
15 Glovebox .............................. 50
Fuse box ............................ 242
16 Steering wheel paddles ...... 184
17 Controls for Colour-Info-
Display operation .................. 77
18 CD-slot
19 Climate control system ........ 169
20 Electric parking brake ......... 188
21 Automatic transmission ...... 182
22 Storage ................................. 50
23 Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt ............. 67
24 Power switch ....................... 178
25 Horn ..................................... 58
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..57
27 Bonnet release lever .......... 226
28 Storage compartment ........... 51

In brief 9
Exterior lighting
Automatic light control
AUTO = automatic light control:
exterior lighting is switched
on and off automatically
m= activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control,
switch turns back to AUTO
8= parking lights
9= headlights and parking
lights
Fog light
r= rear fog light
Lighting 3 84.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beam
headlight flash = pull lever
high beam = push lever
low beam = push or pull lever
from high beam
Automatic light control 3 84, High
beam 3 85, Headlight flash 3 85,
Adaptive forward lighting 3 85.
High beam assist
The high beam assist is activated by
pushing the indicator lever twice with
a speed above 40 km/h.
The green control indicator l
illuminates continuously when the
assist is activated, the blue 7
illuminates when high beam is on.
To deactivate the high beam assist
push indicator lever once.
Control indicator l 3 71.

10 In brief
Turn and lane-change signals
lever up = right turn signal
lever down = left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 88, Parking lights 3 89.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
Hazard warning flashers 3 88.
Horn
Press j.

In brief 11
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 58, Wiper
blade replacement 3 233.
Windscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 58, Washer fluid 3 231.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
Heating is operated by pressing Ü.
Heated rear window 3 31.

12 In brief
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press 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
3 169
Transmission
Automatic transmission
P= park
R= reverse
N= neutral
D= automatic mode
M= manual mode: move selector
lever from D to the left.
<= manual mode upshifting
]=manual mode downshifting
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 3 182.

In brief 13
Starting off
Check before starting off
■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 245,
3 268.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 229.
■ 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 27, 3 33,
3 39.
■ Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting the engine
■ Move the steering wheel slightly to
release the steering wheel lock.
■Automatic transmission in P or N.
■Do not operate accelerator pedal.
■ Press Engine Start/Stop and
release.
■ The engine starts after a short
delay.
Starting the engine 3 179.
Parking
9Warning
■ 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.
■ Switch off the engine.
■ If the vehicle is on a level
surface or uphill slope, 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.

14 In brief
■ Switch off the engine and
ignition. Turn the steering wheel
until it locks.
■ Close the windows.
■ Lock the vehicle and activate the
anti-theft alarm system 3 18,
3 24.
■ The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 3 226.
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.
Keys, locks 3 15, Storing the
vehicle for a long period of time
3 225.

Keys, doors and windows 15
Keys, doors and
windows
Keys, locks ................................... 15
Doors ........................................... 23
Vehicle security ............................ 24
Exterior mirrors ............................ 27
Interior mirrors ............................. 28
Windows ...................................... 29
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 3 256, Radio remote control
3 16, Electronic key 3 17, Central
locking 3 18, Starting the engine
3 179.
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 Holden
dealer, this vehicle data is needed in
order to perform certain operations.

16 Keys, doors and windows
Radio remote control
Enables operation of the following
functions via the use of the remote
control buttons:
■ central locking system 3 18
■ anti-theft locking system 3 24
■ anti-theft alarm system 3 24
■ boot lid 3 23
■ power windows 3 29
■ mirror folding 3 27
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.

Keys, doors and windows 17
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 re-
synchronisation.
■ 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 18.
Electronic key system
Enables a keyless operation of the
following functions:
■ central locking system 3 18
■ boot lid 3 23
■ ignition switching on and starting
the engine 3 179
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 16.
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 78.
Battery replacement, see radio
remote control 3 16.
Electronic key synchronisation
The electronic key synchronises itself
automatically during every starting
procedure.

18 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 is out of reception
range.
■ The 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 18.
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 electronic key
3 17.
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 33.
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 80.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors 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.