Vehicle operation and maintenance Opel Insignia A

Introduction to the operation and repair manual Insignia A
On July 22, 2008, the London Motor Show saw the premiere of the Opel Insignia mid-size passenger car, replacing the Opel Vectra model range. The car is based...

Vehicle identification data
Vehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number is located at the bottom left of the windshield. Nameplate The identification plate is located...

Engine parameters
Note: Except in cases of high engine loads, full load, and driving in mountains with a trailer/trailer or heavy payload.

Traction and dynamic characteristics
Sedan/Hatchback Note. *1 All-wheel drive system. *2 The vehicle can be accelerated to the specified maximum speed with the total mass of the vehicle equal to...

Fuel consumption — CO₂ emissions
Sedan/Hatchback Manual transmission/automatic transmission Note. *1 Permanent all-wheel drive system *2 Values not available at time of printing. Station wagon...

Weight characteristics of the car
Curb weight of the base model without additional equipment

Dimensions of the car

Filling tanks
Motor oil

Dashboard
1. Lighting switch. 2. Side airflow reflectors. 3. Switch for turn signals and lane change, headlight flashing, low beam and high beam. 4. Cruise control. 5....

Outdoor lighting
Turn the light switch to the desired position. AUTO - automatic lighting control. Headlights are switched on and off automatically. 0 - enable and disable...

Adjusting the position of the steering wheel
Unlock the lever, adjust the steering wheel, then lock the lever and make sure it is completely locked. Only adjust the lever with the vehicle stationary and...

Steering wheel controls
The infotainment system, the automatic speed control system and the connected mobile phone can be controlled by the controls located on the steering wheel.

Sound signal
Click the button

Windscreen wiper/washer
Windscreen cleaner There are several switch positions: 2 - fast. 1 - slowly. - interval cleaning. 0 - turn off. To make one wiper stroke, push the lever down....

Windshield and headlight washer
Pull the lever. Washer fluid will spray onto the windshield and the wiper will make several strokes across the glass. If the headlights are on, washer fluid...

Rear window wiper/washer
Press the switch to turn on the rear wiper: up - continuous mode; down - intermittent mode; in the center - turn off. Press the growl. The washer fluid will...

Outside temperature
The indicator reacts immediately to a decrease in air temperature, and with a delay to an increase. To warn of possible icing of the road when the outside...

Watch
The date and time are displayed on the information display. Setting date and time Press the CONFIG key. The "Settings" menu will appear on the screen. Select...

Plug sockets
A 12V power outlet is located in the front console. Another 12V power outlet is located in the rear console. Fold the cover down. The maximum power consumption...

Cigarette lighter
Press the cigarette lighter. It will turn off automatically after the spiral element is heated. Remove the cigarette lighter.

Ashtrays
Please note: These are intended for ashes only, not for burning cigarette butts. Press the ashtray lid to open it. To empty the ashtray, squeeze both sides of...

Speedometer
Shows the speed of the vehicle.

Odometer
The bottom line shows the mileage. Current mileage counter The top line shows the distance traveled by the car since the last reset of the counter. To reset...

Tachometer
Display of the driving speed. When driving in each gear, the minimum number of revolutions should be maintained (if possible). Caution: If the indicator goes...

Fuel level indicator
Displays the fuel level in the tank. The indicator lights up when the fuel level in the tank is low. Refuel the vehicle immediately. It is strictly forbidden...

Engine coolant temperature indicator
Displays the engine coolant temperature. The left side of the scale means the engine has not yet warmed up to operating temperature. The central part of the...

Maintenance display
The oil resource monitoring system allows you to determine when to change the oil and filter. The frequency of indication of the need to change the oil and...

Information displays
Driver Information Center The Driver Information Center (DIC) is located in the instrument cluster between the speedometer and tachometer. Depending on the...

Control indicators on the instrument panel
The indicators described below may not be present on some versions of the vehicle. The description applies to all versions of the instruments. When the...

Informational messages
Messages are displayed mainly on the Driver Information Conference (DIG), in some cases they are accompanied by a warning and signal buzzer. To confirm the...

Warning beeps
When starting the engine or while driving If the seat belt is not fastened. If any door is not closed when starting off. If the set speed is exceeded while the...

Road Sign Detection System
Operating procedure The Road Sign Detection system is designed to detect certain road signs using a camera located in the front of the vehicle and display...

On-board computer
The buttons on the combination turn signal switch are used to select menus and functions. Press the MENU key to select the route/fuel information menu. Turn...

Saving individual settings
The vehicle's behaviour can be individually adjusted by changing the settings on the information display. Some personal settings for different drivers can be...

Outdoor lighting
Light switch Turn the light switch: AUTO - automatic lighting control. The headlights turn on and off automatically depending on the external lighting...

Automatic lighting control
Automatic lighting control function When the automatic headlight control system is on and the engine is running, the system switches between daytime running...

Lighting when driving in countries with left-hand traffic
Asymmetrical headlights improve the passenger's view of the roadside. However, when driving in countries with left-hand traffic, be sure to adjust the...

Adaptive Front Lighting System
The adaptive front lighting functions are only available for bi-xenon headlights. The beam range, light pattern and light intensity change depending on the...

Lighting in the area of the sign «Caution, children!»
It turns on automatically at low speeds, up to approximately 30 km/h. The headlight beam turns at an angle of 8° towards the roadside.

Lighting in the city
Switches on automatically in the speed range of approximately 40 to 55 km/h and when the light sensor detects street lighting. The range of the light beam is...

Lighting on a country road
It is switched on automatically in the speed range from approximately 55 to 115 km/h. The direction of the headlight beams and their brightness are different...

Highway Lighting
Turns on automatically at speeds above approximately 115 km/h and with minimal steering wheel control. Turns on immediately at the moment of sharp acceleration...

Lighting in adverse weather conditions
Switches on automatically at speeds below approximately 70 km/h when the rain sensor detects condensation or when the windscreen wiper operates continuously....

Dynamic cornering lighting
Depending on the position of the steering wheel and the speed of movement, the light beam rotates, which improves the illumination of the road surface when...

Side lights
On sharp turns or when turning, depending on the steering wheel angle or the direction indicator, an additional left or right reflector is switched on, which...

Additional lighting when reversing
When the headlights are on and reverse gear is selected, both cornering lights come on. They remain on for 20 seconds after reverse gear is disengaged or when...

Automatic switching of high beam
This function allows you to use the high beam headlights as the main beam when driving at night and at vehicle speeds above 40 km/h. Switching to low beam...

Automatic dynamic headlight range adjustment
To prevent blinding oncoming drivers, the angle of the headlight beam is constantly adjusted depending on the angle of the vehicle itself, determined by the...

Malfunction in the adaptive front lighting system
When a fault is detected in the adaptive front lighting system, the system moves to a preset position to avoid dazzling oncoming drivers. If this is not...

Emergency light signaling
Turns on by pressing a button . In the event of an accident and the airbags being deployed, the hazard warning lights are automatically activated.

Turn signals and lane change signals
Lever up - right turn signal. Lever down - left turn signal. If you move the lever past the point of resistance, the turn signal will be on continuously. When...

Front fog lights
Turn on with a button . If the light switch is in the AUTO position, when the rear fog light is turned on, the headlights will turn on automatically.

Rear fog lights
Turn on with a button . If the light switch is in the AUTO position, when the front fog lights are turned on, the main headlights will turn on automatically....

Parking light
When the car is parked, you can turn on the parking lights on one side. To do this: turn off the ignition; turn the turn signal lever all the way up (right...

Reversing lights
The reversing lights come on when the ignition is on and the reverse gear is engaged.

Fogging of headlights
In severe, damp and cold weather conditions, in heavy rain or after washing, the inside of the glass of the lighting devices may fog up briefly. The fogging...

Interior lighting
Controlling the instrument panel lighting The brightness of the following elements can be adjusted when the outside lighting is on: dashboard lighting;...

Features of the lighting system
Center console lighting The spotlight, which is part of the interior lighting system, turns on automatically when the headlights are turned on. Turning on the...

Storage boxes
Glove box The glove box has a pen holder, a credit card holder and a place to store small change. The intermediate shelf can be removed. The glove box must be...

Luggage compartment
Folding the rear seat backs The rear seat back consists of two sections. Each of these sections can be folded independently of the other. If you need to remove...

Luggage compartment cover
Do not place any foreign objects on the lid. Five-door saloon Dismantling Disconnect the connecting cables from the tailgate. Remove the cover from the side...

Cargo management system
FlexOrganizer is a universal system for dividing the trunk. The system consists of: adapters; luggage nets; hooks; auxiliary block; set of belts. The...

Luggage net
Two types of luggage nets can be installed behind the front or rear seats. Attention: Transporting people behind the protective partition is prohibited....

Roof mounted luggage rack
For safety reasons and to avoid damaging the roof, it is recommended to use only roof rack designs approved for the vehicle. When not in use, remove the roof...

Information on permitted loads
Heavy objects in the luggage compartment should be placed as close to the seat backs as possible. Check that the seat backs are securely fastened, i.e. the red...

Warning triangle
Sedan/Hatchback Keep the warning triangle in the pocket behind the belt on the right wall of the luggage compartment. Station wagon Keep the warning triangle...

Travel first aid kit
Sedan/Hatchback Place the first aid kit in the slot behind the net on the left side of the trunk. Station wagon Store the first aid kit in the space behind the...

Car storage
If the vehicle will not be used for several months, do the following: Wash your car and wax it. Check the wax layer in the engine compartment and on the...

Commissioning
When you want to use the vehicle again, follow these steps: Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the car battery. Turn on the power windows. Check...

Disposal of a vehicle that has reached the end of its service life
Information about old car restoration and recycling centers is provided on our website. Only authorized companies can carry out recycling.

Car exterior care
Castles The locks are lubricated at the factory with high-quality lock cylinder lubricant. Use defrost fluid only if absolutely necessary, as it destroys the...

Salon care
Interior and upholstery Clean the interior of the car, including the dashboard trim and upholstery, only with a dry cloth or a special interior cleaner. Clean...

Vehicle check
Execution of works Caution: Checks in the engine compartment can only be performed with the ignition off. The radiator fan may start working even with the...

Vehicle maintenance
International requirements for maintenance intervals Your vehicle needs to be serviced every 15,000 km or once a year, whichever comes first, unless otherwise...

Recommended working fluids, lubricants and spare parts
Recommended fluids and oils Use only tested and approved products. Using untested fluids and oils may cause damage that is not covered by the warranty....

Coolant and antifreeze
Use only silicate-free, long-life (LLC) antifreeze. The system is filled at the factory with coolant designed to provide corrosion and freeze protection at...

Brake and clutch fluids
Only brake fluid of a quality higher than DOT4 requirements should be used. Over time, brake fluid absorbs moisture, which can affect the effectiveness of the...

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