tow bar OPEL CASCADA 2015 Manual user
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Vehicle care213
If tyre pressure is more than
1.3 bar , set it to the correct value.
Repeat the procedure until there
is no more loss of pressure.
If the tyre pressure has fallen
below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must
not be used. Seek the assistance
of a workshop.
18. Stow away the tyre repair kit in the
load compartment.
Note
The driving characteristics of the
repaired tyre are severely affected,
therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least
30 minutes.
The built-in safety valve opens at a
pressure of 7 bar.
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.
Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be
used from approx. -30 °C.
The adapters supplied can be used
to pump up other items e.g.
footballs, air mattresses, inflatable
dinghies etc. They are located on the underside of the compressor. To
remove, screw on compressor air hose and withdraw adapter.
Wheel changing Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel 3 210.Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm and
non-slippery surface. The front wheels must be in the straight-
ahead position.
■ Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or
P .
■ Remove the spare wheel 3 216.
■ Never change more than one wheel
at once.
■ Use the jack only to change wheels
in case of puncture, not for
seasonal winter or summer tyre
change.
■ The jack is maintenance-free.
■ If the ground on which the vehicle is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be placed
under the jack.
■ Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before jacking up.
■ No people or animals may be in the
vehicle when it is jacked-up.
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remove conus and take out the
spare wheel.
Under the spare wheel there is a
box and a bag with vehicle tools.
4. Change the damaged wheel 3 213 and stow the tools back in
the tool box and the bag. Remove
the strap from the box and put
aside.
5. Secure the tool box by turning right back the wing nut with the
conus. Put the bag in the well.
6. Stow the damaged wheel outside up in the well.
7. Place the loop end of the strapthrough the left rear lashing eye.
8. Place the hook end of the strap through the loop and pull it until
the strap is fastened securely to
the lashing eye.9. Insert the strap through the spokes of the wheel as shown in
the illustration.
10. Mount the hook to the right rear lashing eye.
11. Tighten the strap and secure it using the buckle.
12. Deposit the floor cover on the wheel.
13. If equipped, secure coupling ball bar in the bag at a lashing eye in
the load compartment.
14. Fold out the load compartment partition before opening the soft
top.
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222Vehicle care
Screw in the towing eye anticlockwise
as far as it will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a
tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye clockwise.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factory
using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock
function. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences,
therefore wash your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, prefer one with textile
brushes and select a programme
without wax additives.
When doing hand wash, use clear
water and a soft brush, cleaning in
grain direction of the textile hood.
Never use a a steam-jet or high-
pressure jet cleaner for the soft top
and the engine compartment.
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224Vehicle care
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using a soft cloth and window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.
Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.Paintwork damage
Rectify minor paintwork damage with a touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.Interior care
Interior and upholsteryOnly clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water
or interior cleaner.
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Preheating ................................... 93
Puncture ..................................... 213
Q
Quickheat ................................... 131
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 244
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 120
Rear floor storage cover ..............75
Rear fog light ............................... 95
Rear fog lights ........................... 118
Rear storage ................................. 75
Rear view camera ...................... 166
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 227, 231
Refuelling ................................... 173 Retained power off .....................134
Reversing lights .........................119
Ride control systems ..................147
Rollover protection system ...........44
S Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 49
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................90
Seat belts ..................................... 55
Seat folding .................................. 51Seat position ................................ 48
Selector lever ............................. 141
Service ............................... 132, 226
Service display ............................ 87
Service information ....................226
Side airbag system ......................62
Side blind spot alert ....................164
Sidelights .................................... 110
Side turn signal lights ................195
Soft top ........................................ 35
Spare wheel ............................... 216
Speed limiter............................... 153
Speedometer ............................... 85
Starting and operating ................134
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................135
Steering ...................................... 133
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 78
Steering wheel controls ...............78
Stop-start system........................ 136
Storage ......................................... 70
Storage compartments .................70
Sunvisor lights ........................... 120
Sun visors .................................... 34
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 86
Tail lights ................................... 194
Three-point seat belt .................... 56Tools .......................................... 203
Top-tether fastening eyes ............69
Tow bar....................................... 175
Towing ................................ 175, 220
Towing another vehicle .............221
Towing equipment .....................176
Towing the vehicle .....................220
Traction Control system ............. 147
Traction Control system off........... 93
Traffic sign assistant ...................168
Trailer coupling ........................... 175
Trailer towing ............................. 176
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................141
Tread depth ............................... 208
Trip odometer .............................. 86
Turn and lane-change signals ...117
Turn signal ................................... 90
Tyre chains ................................ 210
Tyre designations ......................204
Tyre pressure ............................ 204
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 94, 205
Tyre pressures ........................... 239
Tyre repair kit ............................. 210
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 157
Upholstery .................................. 224