jump start OPEL CASCADA 2015 Owner's Manual

Driving and operating143
KickdownIf the accelerator pedal is presseddown completely in automatic mode, the transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on engine speed.
Fault
In the event of a fault a vehicle
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre. Vehicle
messages 3 102.
The transmission no longer shifts automatically. Continued travel is
possible with manual shifting.
Only the highest gear is available.
Depending on the fault, 2nd gear may also be available in manual mode.
Shift only when vehicle is at a
standstill.
Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.Interruption of power
supply
In the event of an interruption of
power supply, the selector lever
cannot be moved out of the P
position. The ignition key cannot be
removed from the ignition switch.
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
start the vehicle using jump leads
3 219.
If the vehicle battery is not the cause
of the fault, release the selector lever.
1. Apply the parking brake.2. Release the selector lever trim from the centre console at the
front, fold it upwards and rotate it
to the left.
3. Insert a screwdriver into the opening as far as it will go and
move the selector lever out of P or
N . If P or N is engaged again, the
selector lever will be locked in
position again. Have the cause of
the power supply interruption
remedied by a workshop.
4. Mount the selector lever trim onto
the centre console and refit.

Vehicle care181Vehicle careGeneral Information...................181
Vehicle checks ........................... 182
Bulb replacement .......................189
Electrical system ........................197
Vehicle tools .............................. 203
Wheels and tyres .......................204
Jump starting ............................. 219
Towing ....................................... 220
Appearance care .......................222General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend the use of genuine parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
■ Wash the vehicle. Wax painted parts of the vehicle. Exterior care
3 222.
■ Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
■ Fill up fuel tank completely.
■ Change the engine oil.
■ Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the coolant antifreeze and corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
■ Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first orreverse gear or set selector lever to P . Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
■ Do not apply the parking brake.

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Charging the vehicle battery9Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed
14.6 volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the vehicle
battery might be damaged.
Jump starting 3 219.
Warning label
Meaning of symbols: ■ No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
■ Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
■ Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
■ The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn injuries.
■ See the Owner's Manual for further
information.
■ Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.Diesel fuel system
bleeding
If the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of
40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than 5 seconds. If the engine fails to start, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Wiper blade replacement

Vehicle care219Jump starting
Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
■ Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks.
■ A discharged vehicle battery can already freeze at a temperature of
0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery
before connecting jump leads.
■ Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery.
■ Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 Volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged
battery.
■ Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of at
least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for diesel
engines).
■ Do not disconnect the discharged battery from the vehicle.
■ Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers.
■ Do not lean over the battery during jump starting.
■ Do not allow the terminals of one lead to touch those of the other
lead.■ The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during the
jump starting process.
■ Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral, automatictransmission in P.
■ Open the positive terminal protection caps of both batteries.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.

220Vehicle care
3. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
battery as possible, however at
least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of 1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap
by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 203.

248
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