adblue OPEL CASCADA 2017 Manual user

78Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 79
Steering wheel adjustment ........79
Steering wheel controls .............79
Heated steering wheel ...............79
Horn ........................................... 80
Windscreen wiper/washer .........80
Outside temperature ..................82
Clock ......................................... 82
Power outlets ............................. 84
Cigarette lighter ......................... 84
Ashtrays .................................... 85
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 85
Instrument cluster ......................85
Speedometer ............................. 85
Odometer .................................. 85
Trip odometer ............................ 86
Tachometer ............................... 86
Fuel gauge ................................ 86
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 87
Service display .......................... 87
Control indicators ......................88
Turn signal ................................. 89Seat belt reminder.....................89
Airbag, belt tensioners and roll bars .......................................... 90
Airbag deactivation ....................90
Charging system .......................90
Malfunction indicator light ..........90
Brake and clutch system ...........91
Operate pedal ............................ 91
Electric parking brake ................91
Electric parking brake fault ........91
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....92
Upshift ....................................... 92
Power steering .......................... 92
Lane departure warning ............92
Electronic Stability Control off ...92
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........92
Traction Control system off .......93
Preheating ................................. 93
Diesel particle filter ....................93
AdBlue ....................................... 93
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 93
Engine oil pressure ....................93
Low fuel ..................................... 94
Immobiliser ................................ 94
Exterior light .............................. 94
High beam ................................. 94
High beam assist .......................94
Adaptive forward lighting ...........94Fog light ..................................... 95
Rear fog light ............................. 95
Cruise control ............................ 95
Vehicle detected ahead .............95
Door open .................................. 95
Information displays .....................95
Driver Information Centre ..........95
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 100
Vehicle messages ......................102
Warning chimes .......................102
Battery voltage ........................ 103
Vehicle personalisation ..............103
Telematics service .....................108
OnStar ..................................... 108

Instruments and controls89RBrake and clutch system 3 91-Operate pedal 3 91mElectric parking brake 3 91jElectric parking brake fault
3 91uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 92RUpshift 3 92cPower steering 3 92)Lane departure warning 3 92aElectronic Stability Control off
3 92bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 92kTraction Control system off
3 93!Preheating 3 93%Diesel particle filter 3 93YAdBlue 3 93wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 93IEngine oil pressure 3 93iLow fuel 3 94dImmobiliser 3 948Exterior light 3 94CHigh beam 3 94lHigh beam assist 3 94fAdaptive forward lighting 3 94>Fog light 3 95rRear fog light 3 95mCruise control 3 95AVehicle detected ahead 3 95hDoor open 3 95
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 196, Fuses
3 204.
Turn signals 3 121.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red, when seat is occupied.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched
on until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine for a
maximum of 100 seconds until the
seat belt has been fastened.

Instruments and controls93operational. Driving stability,
however, may deteriorate depending on road surface conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 3 155, Traction Control system (TC)
3 154.
Traction Control system off
k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
Diesel particle filter % illuminates or flashes yellow.
The diesel particle filter requires
cleaning.Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
Illuminates
The diesel particle filter is full. Start cleaning process as soon as
possible.
Flashes
The maximum filling level of the filter
is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 143, Stop-start
system 3 139.
AdBlue
Y flashes yellow.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue soon to avoid prevention of the
engine start.
AdBlue 3 144.Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare
wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system3 211.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.

136Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 137
Control of the vehicle ...............137
Steering ................................... 137
Ground clearance ....................137
Starting and operating ...............138
New vehicle running-in ............138
Ignition switch positions ...........138
Retained power off ..................138
Starting the engine ..................138
Overrun cut-off ........................ 139
Stop-start system ....................139
Parking .................................... 141
Engine exhaust .......................... 143
Diesel particle filter ..................143
Catalytic converter ...................144
AdBlue ..................................... 144
Automatic transmission ..............147
Transmission display ...............147
Selector lever .......................... 148
Manual mode ........................... 149
Electronic driving programmes 149
Fault ........................................ 150
Interruption of power supply ....150Manual transmission ..................151
Brakes ........................................ 151
Antilock brake system .............151
Parking brake .......................... 152
Brake assist ............................. 154
Hill start assist ......................... 154
Ride control systems .................154
Traction Control system ..........154
Electronic Stability Control ......155
Interactive driving system ........156
Driver assistance systems .........158
Cruise control .......................... 158
Speed limiter ........................... 160
Forward collision alert .............161
Following distance indication ...163
Parking assist .......................... 164
Side blind spot alert .................171
Rear view camera ...................173
Traffic sign assistant ................175
Lane departure warning ..........178
Fuel ............................................ 179
Fuel for petrol engines .............179
Fuel for diesel engines ............180
Refuelling ................................ 180
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 182
Trailer hitch ................................ 183
General information .................183Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 183
Trailer towing ........................... 183
Towing equipment ...................184

144Driving and operatingThe control indicator % extinguishes
as soon as the self-cleaning
operation is complete.
Catalytic converter The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.Caution
Fuel grades other than those listed on pages 3 179, 3 241 could
damage the catalytic converter or
electronic components.
Unburnt petrol will overheat and
damage the catalytic converter.
Therefore avoid excessive use of the starter, running the fuel tank
dry and starting the engine by
pushing or towing.
In the event of misfiring, uneven
engine running, a reduction in engine
performance or other unusual
problems, have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop as soon as
possible. In an emergency, driving
can be continued for a short period,
keeping vehicle speed and engine
speed low.
AdBlue
General information
The selective catalytic reduction
(BlueInjection) is a method to
substantially reduce the nitrogen
oxides in the exhaust emission. This
is achieved by injecting a Diesel
Exhaust Fluid into the exhaust
system. The ammonia released by
the fluid reacts with nitrous gases
(NO x) from the exhaust and turns it
into nitrogen and water.
The designation of this fluid is
AdBlue ®
. It is a non-toxic, non-
flammable, colourless and odourless
fluid which consists of 32% urea and
68% water.9 Warning
Avoid contact of your eyes or skin
with AdBlue.
In case of eye or skin contact,
rinse off with water.
Caution
Avoid contact of the paintwork with AdBlue.
In case of contact, rinse off with water.
AdBlue freezes at a temperature of
approx. -11 °C. As the vehicle is
equipped with an AdBlue pre-heater,
the emissions reduction at low
temperatures is ensured. The AdBlue
pre-heater works automatically.
The typical AdBlue consumption is
approx. two litres per 1000 km, but
can also be higher depending on
driving behaviour (e.g. high load or
towing).

Driving and operating145AdBlue tankAt a remaining volume of approx. five litres, there is a liquid level switch.
Warning messages are displayed
only below that threshold. Tank
volume 3 246.
Level warnings
Depending on the calculated range of AdBlue, different messages are
displayed in the Driver Information Centre. The messages and the
restrictions are a legal requirement.
The first possible warning is AdBlue
Range: 2400 km .
This warning will show up once briefly
with the calculated range. Driving is
possible without any restrictions.
The next warning level is entered with
a range below 1750 km. The
message with the current range will
always be displayed when ignition is
switched on and needs to be
confirmed 3 95. Refill AdBlue before
entering the next warning level.At an AdBlue range below 900 km,
the following warning messages are
alternately displayed and cannot be
dismissed:
● AdBlue Low Refill Now
● Engine Restart Prevented in 900
km .
Additionally, control indicator Y
flashes continuously.
Note
In case of high AdBlue consumption, the Driver Information Centre may
display this warning without the
previous warning stages.
The last warning level is entered
when the AdBlue tank is empty.
Restart of the engine is not possible.
The following warning messages are
alternately displayed and cannot be
dismissed:
● AdBlue Empty Refill Now
● Engine Will Not Restart .
Additionally, control indicator Y
flashes continuously.
With active prevention of an engine
start, the following message will be
displayed:Refill AdBlue To Start Vehicle .
The tank must be refilled completely
with AdBlue, otherwise restarting of the engine is not possible.
High emission warnings If the exhaust emission rises above a
certain value, warnings similar to the
range warnings will be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre.
Requests to have the exhaust system checked and finally the
announcement of the prevention of
an engine restart are displayed.
These restrictions are a legal
requirement.
Consult a workshop for assistance.
Refilling AdBlueCaution
Only use AdBlue that complies
with European standards
DIN 70 070 and ISO 22241-1.
Do not use additives.

146Driving and operatingDo not dilute AdBlue.
Otherwise the selective catalytic
reduction system could be
damaged.
Note
Whenever a filling pump with a
nozzle for passenger cars is not
available at a filling station, use only
AdBlue bottles or canisters with a
sealed refill adapter for refilling, to
prevent splashback and overspill,
and in order to ensure that the fumes
from the tank are captured and do
not emerge. AdBlue in bottles or
canisters is available in many filling
stations and can be purchased e.g. at Opel dealers and other retail
outlets.
Since AdBlue has a limited
durability, check the date of expiry
before refilling.
Note
The refilling of AdBlue is only
detected by the system when the
abovementioned liquid level switch
in the tank is activated.
In case AdBlue refill is not
successfully detected:
1. Continuously drive the vehicle for 10 minutes making sure that
vehicle speed is always higher
than 20 km/h.
2. If AdBlue refill is detected successfully, AdBlue supply-
driven limitations will disappear.
If AdBlue refill is still not detected,
seek the assistance of a workshop.
If AdBlue must be refilled at
temperatures below -11 °C, the
refilling of AdBlue may not be
detected by the system. In this
event, park the vehicle in a space
with a higher ambient temperature
until AdBlue is liquefied.
Note
When unscrewing the protective cap from the filler neck, ammonia fumes
may emerge. Do not inhale as the
fumes have a pungent smell. The
fumes are not harmful by inhalation.The AdBlue tank should be filled
completely. This must be done if the
warning message regarding
prevention of an engine restart is
already displayed.
The vehicle must be parked on a level surface.
The filler neck for AdBlue is located behind the fuel filler flap, which is
located at right rear side of the
vehicle.
The fuel filler flap can only be opened
if the vehicle is unlocked.
1. Remove key from ignition switch.2. Close all doors to avoid ammonia fumes entering the interior of the
vehicle.
3. Release the fuel filler flap by pushing the flap 3 180.

Driving and operating147
4. Unscrew protective cap from thefiller neck.
5. Open AdBlue canister.
6. Mount one end of the hose on the
canister and screw the other end
on the filler neck.
7. Lift the canister until it is empty, or
until the flow from the canister has stopped. This can take up to five
minutes.
8. Place the canister on the ground to empty the hose, wait 15
seconds.
9. Unscrew the hose from the filler neck.
10. Mount the protective cap and turn
clockwise until it engages.
Note
Dispose of AdBlue canister
according to environmental
requirements. Hose can be reused
after flushing with clear water before
AdBlue dries out.Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission permits
automatic gearshifting (automatic
mode) or manual gearshifting
(manual mode).
Manual shifting is possible in manual
mode by tapping the selector lever
3 149.
Transmission display
The mode or selected gear is shown
in the transmission display.

190Vehicle care● Check the coolant level.
● Since the durability of AdBlue is limited to two years, fluid should
be exchanged if it is too old. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.
End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system and Xenon
headlights use extremely high
voltage. Do not touch.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.

Service and maintenance235Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for
petrol and diesel engines. If it is
unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities must be used.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 238.
Topping up engine oil
Engine oils of different manufacturers
and brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only
ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is
prohibited, since it can cause long-
term engine damage under certain
operating conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 238.
Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information on the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 238.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use only organic acid type-long life
coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for
the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
cold regions with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C. This concentrationshould be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional
coolant additives will be rejected.
Washer fluid
Only use washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluidOver time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified
interval.
AdBlue Only use AdBlue to reduce the
nitrogen oxides in the exhaust
emission 3 144.