Opel Insignia Quiz
In Brief

Driving

In this manual: In Brief
Introduction — 1In Brief — 17Keys, doors and windows — 27Seats, Safety Systems — 20Storage — 17Instruments and controls — 42Air conditioning — 11Driving and operation — 50Vehicle care — 45Service and maintenance — 3Technical data — 5Customer information — 3Exterior lights — 11Instrument panel light control — 1Reading lamps — 1Special lighting functions — 2
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Checks before driving

  • Tire pressure and tire condition 232, 283.
  • Engine oil level and fluid levels 206.
  • All mirrors, windows, exterior lights and license plates must be in good working order, clean and free of any snow or ice.
  • Correct position of mirrors, seats and seat belts 34, 45, 52.
  • Check the operation of the braking system at low speed, especially when the brakes are wet.

Starting the engine

Démarrage du moteur

  • Turn the key to position 1.
  • Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering lock.
  • Depress the clutch pedal and the brake pedal.
  • Automatic transmission in P or N.
  • Do not depress the accelerator pedal.
  • Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for glow plug preheating and wait until the indicatorTourner la clé en position   et la relâcher.goes out.

  • Turn the key to the start position and release it.

Starting the engine 146.

Stop/Start system

Système Stop/Start

When the vehicle is moving at low speed or stopped and certain conditions are met, activate Auto Stop as follows:

  • Depress the clutch pedal
  • move the selector lever to neutral
  • release the clutch pedal

The Auto Stop function is indicated by the needle at the AUTOSTOP position in the tachometer.

To restart the engine, depress the clutch pedal again.

Stop/Start system 147.

Test yourself

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