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Driving and operating
Drive systems
All-wheel drive
The All-wheel drive system enhances
driving characteristics and stability,
and helps to achieve the best
possible driveability regardless of
ground surface. The system is always
active and cannot be deactivated.
The torque is distributed steplessly
between the wheels of the front and
rear axle up to a torque split of 50%
to 50%. Depending on the driving
conditions, i.e. steady state driving,
All wheel drive system transfers a
minimum amount of torque for fuel
efficiency. Additionally the torque
vectoring between the rear wheels is
distributed depending on the vehicle
dynamic and surface.
This is possible because the All wheel
drive system operates with two
clutches, one on each side.
For optimum system performance,
the vehicle's tyres should not have
varying degrees of wear.
If a service message is displayed in
the Driver Information Centre, the
system may have limited functionality
(or be completely disabled in some
cases, i.e. the vehicle switches to
Front-wheel drive). Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Towing the vehicle
277.
Brakes
The brake system comprises two
independent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can
still be braked using the other brake
circuit. However, braking effect is
achieved only when the brake pedal
is depressed firmly. Considerably
more force is needed for this. The
braking distance is extended. Seek
the assistance of a workshop before
continuing the journey.
When the engine is not running, the
support of the brake servo unit
disappears once the brake pedal has
been depressed once or twice.
Braking effect is not reduced, but
braking requires significantly greater
force. It is especially important to bear
this in mind when being towed.
Control indicator
R
Active emergency braking
Antilock brake system
Antilock brake system (ABS)
prevents the wheels from locking.
Summary of Contents for INSIGNIA 2017
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Page 4: ...2 Introduction Introduction...
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Page 12: ...10 In brief Instrument panel overview...
Page 99: ...Instruments and controls 97 Baselevel instrument cluster...
Page 100: ...98 Instruments and controls Midlevel instrument cluster...
Page 101: ...Instruments and controls 99 Uplevel instrument cluster Sport mode...
Page 102: ...100 Instruments and controls Uplevel instrument cluster Tour mode...
Page 306: ...304 Technical data Towing hitch installation dimensions Grandsport...
Page 307: ...Technical data 305 Sports Tourer Country Tourer...
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