Opel Insignia 2009 User manual

Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 19
Seats, restraints ........................... 39
Storage ........................................ 59
Instruments and controls ............. 72
Lighting ...................................... 101
Infotainment system ................... 111
Climate control ........................... 114
Driving and operating ................. 122
Vehicle care ............................... 150
Service and maintenance .......... 190
Technical data ........................... 202
Customer information ................ 251
Index .......................................... 252
Contents
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2Introduction
Introduction
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Introduction 3
Vehicle specific data
Please enter your vehicle's data on
the previous page to keep it easily
accessible. This information is
available in the sections "Service and
maintenance" and "Technical data"
as well as on the identification plate.
Introduction
Your vehicle is a designed
combination of advanced technology,
safety, environmental friendliness
and economy.
This Owner's Manual provides you
with all the necessary information to
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of accident
and injury which may result from
improper use of the vehicle.
You must always comply with the
specific laws and regulations of the
country that you are in. These laws
may differ from the information in this
Owner's Manual.
When this Owner's Manual refers to
a workshop visit, we recommend your
Opel Service Partner.
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
■ The "In brief" section will give you
an initial overview.
■ The table of contents at the
beginning of this manual and within
each chapter shows where the
information is located.
■ The index will enable you to search
for specific information.
■ This Owner's Manual depicts left-
hand 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 chapter
"Technical data".
■ Directional data, e.g. left or right, or
front or back, always relate to the
direction of travel.
■ The displays may not support your
language.
■ Depending on the model variant,
country variant, integrated special
equipment and accessories, the
scope of equipment in your vehicle
can differ from the items mentioned
in this Owner's Manual.
■ Display messages and interior
labelling are written in bold letters.
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4Introduction
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".
We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving.
Adam Opel GmbH
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Introduction 5
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6In 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 21, Load
compartment 3 24.
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat position 3 40, Seat adjustment
3 41.
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Seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly. Do not lean on
backrest when adjusting.
Seat position 3 40, Seat adjustment
3 41.
Seat height
Press switch
top = seat higher
bottom = seat lower
Seat position 3 40, Seat adjustment
3 41.
Seat inclination
Lever pumping motion
up = front end higher
down = front end lower
Seat position 3 40, Seat adjustment
3 41.
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Power seat adjustment
Operate switches.
positioning = move switch
forwards/backwards
height = move switch upwards/
downwards
inclination = move switch upwards/
downwards at front
backrest = turn switch 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 40, Seat belts
3 46, Airbag system 3 49.
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Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
Adjust the lever on the underside to
reduce dazzle.
Interior mirror 3 33, Automatic anti-
dazzle 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 49, Ignition
positions 3 123.
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10 In brief
Instrument panel overview
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1Light switch ........................ 101
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 104
Front fog lights ................... 106
Rear fog light ...................... 106
Instrument illumination ....... 107
2Side air vents ...................... 120
3Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ... 105
Exit lighting ......................... 109
Parking lights ...................... 106
Driver Information Center ...... 88
4Cruise control ..................... 137
5Instruments .......................... 79
6Horn ..................................... 73
Driver airbag ........................ 49
7Driver Information Center ...... 88
8Remote control for
Infotainment system ............. 72
9Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system, rear wiper ................ 73
10 Centre air vents .................. 120
11 Infotainment system ........... 111
12 Info-Display .......................... 89
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 28
14 Central locking system .......... 21
Hazard warning flashers .... 105
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 84
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............. 83
15 Sport mode ........................ 135
Tour mode .......................... 135
Traction Control system ..... 134
Electronic stability control ..134
Universal parking assist ..... 138
Advanced parking aid ........ 138
Lane departure warning ..... 142
16 Front passenger airbag ........ 49
17 Glovebox .............................. 59
18 Climate control system ........ 114
19 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 130
Automatic transmission ...... 126
20 Ashtray ................................. 78
21 Accelerator pedal ............... 122
22 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............ 123
23 Brake pedal ........................ 131
24 Clutch pedal ....................... 122
25 Steering wheel adjustment ... 72
26 Storage compartment,
fuse box ............................. 169
27 Bonnet release lever .......... 151
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12 In brief
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Exterior lighting
Turn light switch
Auto =Automatic light control:
Headlights are switched on
and off automatically.
7= activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control
8= sidelights
9= headlights
Press
>= front fog lights
r= rear fog light
Lighting 3 101.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beam
headlight flash = pull lever
high beam = push lever
low beam = push or pull lever
Automatic light control 3 102, High
beam 3 104, Headlight flash 3 104.
Turn and lane-change signals
right = lever up
left = lever down
Turn and lane-change signals
3 105, Parking lights 3 106.
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Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
Hazard warning flashers 3 105.
Horn
Press j.
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper
2=fast
1= slow
P= timed interval wiping or
automatic wiping with rain
sensor
§= off
For a single swipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down.
Windscreen wiper 3 73, Wiper
blade replacement 3 155.
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Windscreen and headlight
washer systems
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 73, Washer fluid 3 154.
Rear window wiper and washer
systems
Push the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
top = continuous operation
bottom = intermittent operation
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper swipes for
a few strokes.
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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 3 114.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, pull up the
button on the selector lever and
engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever in neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 130.
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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, push the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 126.
Starting off
Check before starting off
■ Tyre pressure and condition
3 173, 3 218.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 152.
■ 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 40,
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 accelerate
■ 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 3 123.
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Parking
■ Always apply parking brake.
Manual parking brake without
pressing release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill
slope or uphill slope. Operate foot
brake at the same time to reduce
operating force.
For vehicles with electrical parking
brake pull switch m.
■ Switch off the engine and ignition.
Turn the ignition key to 0 and
remove. 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 windows and sunroof.
■ The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 3 151.
■ 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 19, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 150.
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Keys, doors and windows 19
Keys, doors and
windows
Keys, locks ................................... 19
Doors ........................................... 24
Vehicle security ............................ 28
Exterior mirrors ............................ 31
Interior mirrors ............................. 33
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 3 187.
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.
Radio remote control
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20 Keys, doors and windows
Used to operate:
■ Central locking system
■ Anti-theft locking system
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Load compartment
■ Power windows
■ Sunroof
■ Foldable power mirrors
The radio remote control has a range
of approx. 5 metres (16 ft). This range
can be affected by outside 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 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
Unlocking 3 21.
Basic settings
Some settings can be changed in the
menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 97.
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.
Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Radio remote control
synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control will be
synchronised when you switch on the
ignition.
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