Opel Insignia (2019 year). Instruction - part 1

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In brief

In brief

Initial drive information

Vehicle unlocking

Press c to unlock the doors and load

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 29.

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, Instruction seat

adjustment 3 48, Power seat

adjustment 3 50.

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Backrest inclination

Turn handwheel. Do not lean on

backrest when adjusting.
Seat position 3 47, Instruction seat

adjustment 3 48, Power seat

adjustment 3 50.

Seat height

Lever pumping motion
up

: seat higher

down : seat lower
Seat position 3 47, Instruction 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, Instruction seat

adjustment 3 48, Power seat

adjustment 3 50.

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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.
Instruction anti-dazzle interior mirror

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 39, Automatic anti-dazzle interior

mirror 3 40.

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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 38, Heated

exterior mirrors 3 39.

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.

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Instrument panel overview

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1

Power windows ..................... 40

2

Exterior mirrors ..................... 37

3

Central locking system .......... 25

4

Side air vents ...................... 174

5

Cruise control  ..................... 203
Speed limiter ....................... 204
Adaptive cruise control ....... 206
Forward collision alert ......... 216

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Turn and lane-change

signals, headlight flash,

low/high beam, high beam

assist ................................... 139
Exit lighting  ......................... 142
Parking lights ...................... 140
Buttons for Driver

Information Centre .............. 112

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Instruments  ........................ 101
Driver Information Centre .... 112

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Buttons for Driver

Information Centre .............. 112

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Head-up display .................. 120

10 Windscreen wiper and

washer, headlight washer,

rear wiper and washer  ......... 89

11 Centre air vents  .................. 174
12 Hazard warning flashers  .... 138
13 Info-Display  ........................ 119
14 Anti-theft alarm system

status LED  ........................... 34

15 Electronic Stability Control  . 199

Traction Control system  ..... 198

16 Glovebox  .............................. 73
17 Controls for Info-Display

operation ............................. 119

18 Climate control system ........ 165
19 Power outlet .......................... 93
20 Sport/Tour mode  ................ 201

Parking assist/Advanced

parking assist  ..................... 225
Lane keep assist  ................ 244
Eco button for stop-start

system ................................. 182

21 Instruction transmission  .......... 194

Automatic transmission  ...... 189

22 Electric parking brake ......... 196
23 Power switch ....................... 179
24 Steering wheel adjustment  . . 88
25 Horn  ..................................... 89
26 Bonnet release lever  .......... 256
27 Fuse box  ............................ 276
28 Light switch  ........................ 132

Headlight range

adjustment  ......................... 134
Front/rear fog lights  ............ 139
Instrument illumination  ....... 140

29 Head-up display .................. 120

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Exterior lighting

Automatic light control

AUTO : automatic light control

switches automatically

between daytime running

light and headlight

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: sidelights

9

: headlights

Automatic light control 3 133.

Fog lights

>

: front fog lights

r

: rear fog light

Headlight flash, high beam and

low beam

headlight flash : pull lever

high beam

: push lever

low beam

: push or pull lever

High beam 3 133.
Headlight flash 3 134.
LED headlights 3 135.
High beam assist 3 135.

Turn and lane-change signals

lever up

: right turn signal

lever down : left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals

3

 139, Parking lights 3 140.

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Hazard warning flashers

Operated by pressing ¨.
Hazard warning flashers 3 138.

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 89, Wiper

blade replacement 3 261.

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Windscreen washer

Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer

system 3 89, Washer fluid 3 259.

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 91.

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Climate control

Heated rear window

Operated by pressing b.
Heated rear window 3 42.

Heated windscreen

Operated by pressing ,.
Heated windscreen 3 43.

Heated exterior mirrors

Pressing b also activates the exterior

mirror heating.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 39.

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 3 165.

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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

 168.

Transmission

Instruction transmission

Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,

depress clutch pedal, press the

release button on the selector lever

and engage the gear.
Instruction transmission 3 194.

Automatic transmission

P : park position

R : reverse

N : neutral mode

D : automatic mode

M : instruction 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 3 189.

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Starting off

Check before starting off

● Tyre pressure and condition

3

 279, 3 319.

● Engine oil level and fluid levels

3

 257.

● 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

● Instruction 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 3 180.

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 3 182.

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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 3 107.

● 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 3 256.

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

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 255.

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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 ........................................... 29

Load compartment .................... 29

Vehicle security ............................ 34

Anti-theft locking system ........... 34

Anti-theft alarm system .............. 34

Immobiliser ................................ 37

Exterior mirrors ............................ 37

Convex shape ........................... 37

Electric adjustment .................... 37

Folding mirrors .......................... 38

Heated mirrors ........................... 39

Automatic dimming .................... 39

Parking assist ............................ 39

Interior mirrors ............................. 39

Instruction anti-dazzle .................... 39

Automatic anti-dazzle ................ 40

Windows ...................................... 40

Windscreen ............................... 40

Power windows ......................... 40

Heated rear window .................. 42

Heated windscreen .................... 43

Sun visors .................................. 43

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 3 297, Central locking 3 25,

Starting the engine 3 180.
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 3 289.

Replacing battery

Replace the battery as soon as the

system no longer operates properly

or the range is reduced. The need for

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battery replacement is indicated by a

message in the Driver Information

Centre 3 123.

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.