manual transmission OPEL CASCADA 2014 Manual user

144Driving and operatingManual transmission
To engage reverse, with the vehicle
stationary wait 3 seconds after
depressing the clutch pedal and then
press the release button on the
selector lever and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Do not grind the clutch unnecessarily. When operating, depress the clutchpedal completely. Do not use the
pedal as a foot rest.
Caution
It is not advisable to drive with the hand resting on the selector lever.
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 your 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 3 89.
Antilock brake system
Antilock brake system (ABS)
prevents the wheels from locking.

146Driving and operating
Electric parking brake
Applying when vehicle is stationary
Pull switch m for approx.
one second, the electric parking
brake operates automatically with an adequate force. For maximum force,
e.g. parking with trailer or on inclines,
pull switch m twice.
The electric parking brake is applied
when control indicator m illuminates
3 90.
The electric parking brake can always
be activated, even if the ignition is off.
Do not operate electric parking brake
system too often without engine
running as this will discharge the
vehicle battery.
Before leaving the vehicle, check the electric parking brake status. Control
indicator m 3 90.
Releasing
Switch on ignition. Keep brake pedal
depressed and then push switch m.
Drive away function
Depressing clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or engaging drive gear
(automatic transmission) and then
depressing the accelerator pedal
releases the electric parking brake
automatically. This is not possible
when the switch is pulled at the same
time.
This function also helps driving away
on inclines.
Aggressive drive away may reduce life time of wear parts.Dynamic braking when vehicle is
moving
When the vehicle is moving and the
switch m is kept pulled, the electric
parking brake system will decelerate
the vehicle, but will not apply
statically.
As soon as the switch m is released,
dynamic braking will be stopped.
Fault
Failure mode of electric parking brake
is indicated by control indicator j and
by a vehicle message which is displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Apply electric parking brake: pull and
hold the switch m for more than
5 seconds. If control indicator m
illuminates, electric parking brake is
applied.
Release electric parking brake: push and hold the switch m for more than
2 seconds. If control indicator m
extinguishes, electric parking brake is released.

150Driving and operating
SPORT mode
The settings of the systems are
adapted to a sportier driving style:
■ Damping of shock absorbers reacts
more stiffly to provide better contact with the road surface.
■ The engine reacts more quickly to the accelerator pedal.
■ Steering support is reduced.
■ Shift points of automatic transmission occur later.
■ With SPORT mode activated, the illumination of main instruments
changes from white to red.
TOUR mode
The settings of the systems are
adapted to a comfort driving style:
■ Damping of shock absorbers reacts
more softly.
■ Accelerator pedal reacts with standard settings.
■ Steering support is in standard mode.
■ Shift points of automatic transmission occur in a comfort
mode.
■ Illumination of main instruments is white.
NORMAL mode
All settings of the systems are
adapted to standard values.
Drive mode control Within each manually selected drivingmode SPORT, TOUR or NORMAL,
the Drive Mode Control (DMC)
detects and analyses continuously
the real driving characteristic,
responses by the driver, and the
active dynamic state of the vehicle. If
necessary, the control unit of DMC
automatically changes the settings
within the selected driving mode or,
when recognising greater variations,
the driving mode is changed for the
length of variation.
If, for example, NORMAL mode is
selected and DMC detects a sporty
driving behaviour, DMC changes
several settings of the Normal mode
into sporty settings. The DMC
changes to SPORT mode in case of
very sporty driving behaviour.
If, for another example, TOUR mode
is selected and whilst driving on a
winding road a sudden hard brake is
necessary, DMC will detect the

232Technical dataPerformanceEngineA14NELA14NETA16XHTA20DTHA20DTRMaximum speed2)
[km/h]Manual transmission195207222218230Automatic transmission––217212–2) The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment
could reduce the specified maximum speed of the vehicle.

Technical data233Vehicle weight
Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipmentEngineManual transmissionAutomatic transmissionwithout/with air conditioning
[kg]A14NEL1701 3)–A14NET17013)–A16XHT17331733A20DTH18161816A20DTR1816–
Kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment
EngineManual transmissionAutomatic transmissionwith air conditioning
[kg]A14NEL1843–A14NET1843–A16XHT18431843A20DTH19311931A20DTR1931–3) without air conditioning.

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Headlights when driving abroad 113
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 44
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heated steering wheel .................77
Heating ........................................ 53
Heating and ventilation system . 123
High beam ........................... 93, 111
High beam assist ..................93, 112
Hill start assist ........................... 147
Horn ....................................... 14, 77
I
Identification plate .....................226
Ignition switch positions .............134
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 93
Indicators ...................................... 83
Information displays...................... 94
Instrument cluster ........................83
Instrument panel fuse box .........199
Instrument panel illumination .....195
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 119
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........149
Interior care ............................... 222
Interior lighting ............................ 119
Interior lights ...................... 119, 195
Interior mirrors .............................. 30Interruption of power supply ......143
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....67
J Jump starting ............................. 216
K Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L Lane departure warning .......91, 170
Lashing eyes ............................... 74
Light switch ................................ 110
Load compartment ................24, 71
Load compartment fuse box ......200
Loading information .....................75
Low fuel ....................................... 92
M Malfunction indicator light ............89
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 142
Manual transmission .................. 144
Memorised settings ......................21
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................119N
New vehicle running-in ..............134
Number plate light .....................195
O Object detection systems ...........157
Odometer ..................................... 84
Oil, engine .......................... 224, 228
Outside temperature ....................80
Overrun cut-off ........................... 136
P Parking ................................ 18, 138
Parking assist ............................ 157
Parking brake ............................ 145
Parking lights ............................. 118
Particulate filter ........................... 139
Performance .............................. 232
Performing work ........................181
Pollen filter ................................. 131
Power outlets ............................... 82
Power seat adjustment ................50
Power steering.............................. 91
Power windows ............................ 31
Preheating ................................... 91
Puncture ..................................... 211
Q
Quickheat ................................... 130

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RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 239
Radio remote control ...................19
Reading lights ............................ 120
Rear floor storage cover ..............73
Rear fog light ............................... 93
Rear fog lights ........................... 118
Rear storage ................................. 73
Rear view camera ...................... 165
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 224, 228
Refuelling ................................... 172 Retained power off .....................134
Reversing lights .........................119
Ride control systems ..................147
Rollover protection system ...........43
S Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 47
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................88
Seat belts ..................................... 53
Seat folding .................................. 49
Seat position ................................ 46
Selector lever ............................. 141
Service ............................... 132, 223
Service display ............................ 85
Service information ....................223Side airbag system ......................60
Side blind spot alert ....................164
Sidelights .................................... 110
Side turn signal lights ................194
Soft top ........................................ 34
Spare wheel ............................... 213
Speed limiter............................... 153
Speedometer ............................... 83
Starting and operating ................134
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................135
Steering ...................................... 133
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 76
Steering wheel controls ...............76
Stop-start system........................ 136
Storage ......................................... 68
Storage compartments .................68
Sunvisor lights ........................... 120
Sun visors .................................... 33
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 192
Three-point seat belt .................... 55 Tools .......................................... 201
Top-tether fastening eyes ............67
Tow bar....................................... 174 Towing ................................ 174, 218
Towing another vehicle .............219Towing equipment .....................176
Towing the vehicle .....................218
Traction Control system ............. 147
Traction Control system off........... 91
Traffic sign assistant ...................167
Trailer coupling ........................... 174
Trailer towing ............................. 175
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................141
Tread depth ............................... 206
Trip odometer .............................. 84
Turn and lane-change signals ...117
Turn signal ................................... 88
Tyre chains ................................ 207
Tyre designations ......................203
Tyre pressure ............................ 203
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 92, 204
Tyre pressures ........................... 236
Tyre repair kit ............................. 208
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 157
Upholstery .................................. 222
Upshift .......................................... 91
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 185
Vehicle checks............................ 181