VAUXHALL CASCADA 2014.5 User Guide

In brief9Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Interior mirror 3 29, Automatic anti-
dazzle interior mirror 3 29.
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust it.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 28,
Electric adjustment 3 28, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 28, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 29.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock the lever, adjust the steering
wheel, then engage the lever and
ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
unless the vehicle is stationary and the steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 56, Ignition
positions 3 132.

10In briefInstrument panel overview

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1Power windows .....................30
2 Exterior mirrors .....................28
3 Cruise control .....................149
Speed limiter ....................... 151
Forward collision alert .........152
4 Side air vents ...................... 129
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam,
high beam assist .................115
Exit lighting ......................... 119
Parking lights ...................... 116
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................94
6 Instruments .......................... 83
7 Steering wheel controls .......76
8 Driver Information Centre ...... 94
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system ................................... 78
10 Sport mode ........................ 147
Central locking system ..........20Hazard warning flashers ....115
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 88
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............88
Tour mode .......................... 147
11 Info-Display .......................... 98
12 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 25
13 Centre air vents .................. 129
14 Glovebox, lockable ...............68
Fuse box ............................. 196
15 Traction Control system .....145
Electronic Stability Control . 146
Parking assist systems .......155
Lane departure warning .....168
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 134
16 Climate control system ........ 121
17 AUX input, USB input ..........10
18 Power outlet .......................... 8219Soft top operation switch .....33
Central window switch .........30
20 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 142
Automatic transmission ......139
21 Parking brake, manual or
electric operation ................143
22 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............132
23 Horn ..................................... 77
Driver airbag ........................ 59
24 Bonnet release lever ..........179
25 Storage compartment ..........69
Fuse box ............................ 196
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..76
27 Light switch ........................ 108
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 111
Front fog lights ...................116
Rear fog light ...................... 116
Instrument illumination .......117

12In briefExterior lighting
Turn light switch:
7=lights off8=sidelights9=headlights
Automatic light control
AUTO=automatic light control:
headlights are switched on
and off automaticallym=activation or deactivation
of the automatic light
control8=sidelights9=headlights
Fog lights
Press light switch:
>=front fog lightsr=rear fog light
Lighting 3 108.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beamheadlight flash=pull leverhigh beam=push leverlow beam=push or pull lever
Automatic light control 3 109, High
beam 3 109, High beam assist
3 110, Headlight flash 3 110,
Adaptive forward lighting 3 112.

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Turn and lane-change signalslever up=right turn signallever down=left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 115, Parking lights 3 116.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
Hazard warning flashers 3 115.
Horn
Press j.

14In briefWasher and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper2=fast1=slowP=timed interval wiping or
automatic wiping with rain
sensor§=off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down.
Windscreen wiper 3 78, Wiper
blade replacement 3 184.
Windscreen and headlight
washer systems
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 78, Washer fluid 3 182.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
the Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 32.

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Demisting and defrosting the
windows, Air conditioning
system
Press button V.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
Press button n for cooling.
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Air conditioning system 3 122.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows, Electronic climate control
Press button V.
Press button n for cooling.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at
high speed.
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Electronic climate control 3 124.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
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.
Manual transmission 3 142.

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Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<=higher gear]=lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 139.
Starting off
Check before starting off â–  Tyre pressure and condition 3 200,
3 234.
â–  Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 179.
â–  All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
â–  Proper position of mirrors, seats and seat belts 3 28, 3 46,
3 54.
â–  Soft top must be completely opened or closed 3 33.
â–  Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
â–  Turn key to position 1
â–  move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
â–  operate clutch and brake
â–  automatic transmission in P or N
â–  do not operate accelerator pedal
â–  diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes
â–  turn key to position 3 and release
Starting the engine 3 133.

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Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
â–  Depress the clutch pedal
â–  set the lever in neutral
â–  release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 134.
ParkingCaution
Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust
system could ignite the surface.
â–  Always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual parking brake
without pressing the release button.
Apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating force.
For vehicles with electric parking
brake, pull switch m.
â–  If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set the selector lever to P before
switching off the ignition. On an
uphill slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, engage reverse gear or set theselector lever to P before switching
off the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
â–  After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate
the engine briefly at a low load or
run in neutral for approx.
30 seconds before switching off, in
order to protect the turbocharger.
â–  Switch off the engine. Turn the ignition key to position 0 and
remove. Turn steering wheel until it locks.
Automatic transmission: key can only be removed with selector lever
in P.
â–  Close windows and soft top.
â–  Lock the vehicle. Activate the anti-theft alarm system3 25.
â–  The engine cooling fans may run after engine is off 3 178.
Keys, locks 3 18, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 177.

18Keys, doors and windowsKeys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 18
Doors ........................................... 23
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Exterior mirrors ............................ 28
Interior mirrors ............................. 29
Windows ...................................... 30
Roof ............................................. 33Keys, locks
Keys Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 218.
The code number of the key adapter
for the locking wheel nuts is specified on a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement key adapter.
Wheel changing 3 208.
Lock cylinders
Designed to free-wheel if they are
forcefully rotated without the correct
key or if the correct key is not fully
inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with
the correct key until its slot is vertical,
remove key and then re-insert it. If the
cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key through 180° and repeat operation.Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Car Pass The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this vehicle data is needed
in order to perform certain operations.