manual transmission OPEL CASCADA 2015 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 slip the clutch unnecessarily.
When operating, depress the clutch
pedal 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 91.
Antilock brake system
Antilock brake system (ABS)
prevents the wheels from locking.

146Driving and operatingTo reduce the operating forces ofthe parking brake, depress the
foot brake at the same time.
Control indicator R 3 91.
Electric parking brake
Applying when vehicle is stationary
9 Warning
Pull switch m for approx.
one second, the electric parking
brake operates automatically with
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 92.
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 92.
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.

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

Technical data235PerformanceEngineA14NELA14NETA16XHTA16SHTA20DTHA20DTRMaximum speed3)
[km/h]Manual transmission195207222235218230Automatic transmission––217–212–3) 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.

236Technical dataVehicle weight
Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipmentEngineManual transmissionAutomatic transmissionwithout/with air conditioning
[kg]A14NEL1701/1714–A14NET1701/1714–A16XHT–/1733–/1733A16SHT–/1733–A20DTH–/1816–/1816A20DTR–/1816–
Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight.
Loading information 3 77.
Vehicle dimensionsLength [mm]4696Lenght max. when operating soft top [mm]4760Width without exterior mirrors [mm]1839Width with two exterior mirrors [mm]2020Height (without antenna) [mm]1443

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Headlight range adjustment ......113
Headlights................................... 110
Headlights when driving abroad 113
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 46
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 34
Heated steering wheel .................79
Heating ........................................ 54
Heating and ventilation system . 123
High beam ........................... 95, 111
High beam assist ..................95, 112
Hill start assist ........................... 147
Horn ....................................... 14, 79
I
Identification plate .....................229
Ignition switch positions .............134
Immobiliser ............................ 29, 95
Indicators ...................................... 85
Information displays...................... 96
Instrument cluster ........................85
Instrument panel fuse box .........200
Instrument panel illumination .....197
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 119
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........149
Interior care ............................... 224
Interior lighting ............................ 119Interior lights ...................... 119, 197
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Interruption of power supply ......143
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....69
J
Jump starting ............................. 219
K
Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......93, 171
Lashing eyes ............................... 76
Light switch ................................ 110
Load compartment ................25, 73
Load compartment fuse box ......201
Loading information .....................77
Low fuel ....................................... 94
M
Malfunction indicator light ............91
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual mode ............................. 142
Manual transmission .................. 144
Memorised settings ......................22Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................119
N New vehicle running-in ..............134
Number plate light .....................196
O Object detection systems ...........157
Odometer ..................................... 86
Oil, engine .......................... 227, 231
Operate pedal ............................... 91
Outside temperature ....................82
Overrun cut-off ........................... 136
P Parking ................................ 18, 138
Parking assist ............................ 157
Parking brake ............................ 145
Parking lights ............................. 118
Particulate filter ........................... 139
Performance .............................. 235
Performing work ........................182
Pollen filter ................................. 132
Power outlets ............................... 84
Power seat adjustment ................52
Power steering.............................. 93
Power steering fluid ....................185
Power windows ............................ 32