Front wiper / washer
Front wiper / washer

2 = fast
1 = slow
= intermittent wiping
= off
For a single wipe when the front wiper is off, push the lever down.
Do not operate when the windshield is frozen.
Do not operate the wipers or washers in car washes.
Adjustable wiping interval

Wiper lever in position
.
Turn the thumbwheel to set the desired wiping interval:
Short interval = turn the thumbwheel up
Long interval = turn the thumbwheel down
Automatic wiping with rain sensor

= Automatic wiping with
rain sensor
The rain sensor detects the amount of water on the windshield and automatically adjusts the front wiper speed.
Adjustable rain sensor sensitivity

Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the sensitivity:
Low sensitivity = turn the thumbwheel down
High sensitivity = turn the thumbwheel up

The rain sensor area must stay clean, i.e. free of dust, dirt and frost.
Front washer and headlamp washer

Pull the lever. Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and the wiper performs a few sweeps.
If the headlamps are on, washer fluid is also sprayed onto the headlamps, provided the lever is pulled long enough.
After that, the headlamp washer remains inactive for 5 washing cycles or until the engine or the headlamps have been switched off and back on.
Test yourself
A quick Opel Insignia quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.