towing VAUXHALL CASCADA 2014.5 User Guide

Vehicle care199Vehicle tools
Tools Vehicles with spare wheel
Open the load floor cover. The jack,
the tools and a strap for securing a
damaged wheel are in the tool box
below the spare wheel in the load
compartment. The wheel wrench and the towing eye are in the tool bag
located in the spare wheel well near
the tool box. Spare wheel 3 211.
Vehicles with tyre repair kit
Some tools and the towing eye are
located together with the tyre repair
kit in a tool box in the load
compartment below the floor cover.
Vehicles with tyre repair kit and
flat load compartment floor
Some tools and the towing eye are
located together with the tyre repair
kit in a bag, which is fixed at the front left lashing eye in the load
compartment.

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Jacking position for lifting
platform
Rear arm position of the lifting
platform centrically under the recess
of the sill.
Front arm position of the lifting
platform at the underbody.
Spare wheel Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare
wheel.
If mounting a spare wheel, which is
different from the other wheels, this
wheel might be classified as a
temporary spare wheel and the
corresponding speed limits apply,
even though no label indicates this.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
check the applicable speed limit.
The spare wheel has a steel rim.Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
Removing the spare wheel and
stowing a damaged wheel in the load compartment
The spare wheel is located in the
spare wheel well beneath the floor
cover.
The spare wheel well is not designed
for other tyre sizes than spare wheel.
To remove: 1. Close the soft top and fold in the load compartment partition by
pushing at the loop area upwards
to the inside 3 71.

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9. Insert the strap through thespokes 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.
Stowing the spare wheel back in
the well after replacing the
damaged wheel
1. Close the soft top and fold in the load compartment partition.
2. Remove floor cover, untwist and remove wing nut and conus.
3. Stow the tools in the tool box and the bag.
4. Place spare wheel outside up in the well.
5. Insert and turn the excentricconus in the recess of the spare
wheel so that the wheel is
positioned as far as possible to
the front. Secure the wheel by
turning the wing nut clockwise.
6. Insert and close floor cover.9 Warning
Storing a jack, a wheel or other
equipment in the load
compartment could cause injury if they are not fixed properly. During a sudden stop or a collision, loose
equipment could strike someone.
Store jack and tools always in the
respective storage compartments
and secure them by fixing.
Damaged wheel placed in the load
compartment must always be
secured by the strap.
Temporary spare wheel
Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres

214Vehicle carecould affect driveability. Have thedefective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not
use for a long period of time.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in
the front and the full tyre in the rear.
Tyre chains 3 205.
Directional tyres
Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
■ Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired as soon as possible.
■ Drive particularly carefully on wet and snow-covered road surfaces.
Jump 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.

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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 3 199.
Screw in the towing eye anticlockwise
as far as it will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows, when soft top is closed.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor further than 60 miles. In all other
cases and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye
clockwise.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.

Vehicle care217Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower bend of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 199.
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.

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Polishing and waxingWax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly (at the latest when water no
longer beads). Otherwise, the
paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Soft top as well as plastic body parts
must not be treated with wax or
polishing agents.
Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner
and insect remover.
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.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
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 damageRectify 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.

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Clock............................................. 80
Code ........................................... 100
Control indicators.......................... 86
Control of the vehicle .................131
Controls ........................................ 76
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............222
Cruise control ...................... 93, 149
Cupholders .................................. 69
Curve lighting.............................. 112
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Daytime running lights ...............112
Declaration of conformity ............236
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......184
Diesel particle filter ...............91, 137
Door open .................................... 93
Doors ............................................ 23
Driver assistance systems ..........149
Driver Information Centre .............94
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 172
Driving hints ................................ 131
E
Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 193
Electric parking brake ...........90, 143
Electric parking brake fault ...........90Electronic climate control system 124
Electronic driving programmes ..140
Electronic Stability Control.......... 146
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............91
Electronic Stability Control off....... 91
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......178
Engine compartment fuse box ...194
Engine coolant ........................... 181
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 85
Engine data ............................... 229
Engine exhaust .......................... 137
Engine identification ...................225
Engine oil ................... 179, 222, 226
Engine oil pressure ......................92
Entry lighting .............................. 118
Event data recorders ..................238
Exit lighting ................................ 119
Exterior care .............................. 218
Exterior light ................................. 93
Exterior lighting ....................12, 108
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ........................................... 141
First aid ......................................... 74
First aid kit ................................... 74
Fixed air vents ........................... 129
Fog light ....................................... 93Fog lights ................................... 188
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Following distance indication ......154
Forward collision alert................. 152
Front airbag system .....................59
Front fog lights ........................... 116
Front seats.................................... 46
Front storage ................................ 69
Front turn signal lights ...............189
Fuel............................................. 169
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 171
Fuel for diesel engines ..............169
Fuel for petrol engines ...............169
Fuel gauge ................................... 85
Fuses ......................................... 193
G
Gauges ......................................... 83
General information ...................172
Glovebox ..................................... 68
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 98
Ground clearance .......................132
H Halogen headlights ....................185
Hand brake ......................... 142, 143
Hazard warning flashers ............115
Headlight flash ........................... 110

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Preheating ................................... 91
Puncture ..................................... 208
Q
Quickheat ................................... 128
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 239
Radio remote control ...................19
Reading lights ............................ 118
Rear floor storage cover ..............73
Rear fog light ............................... 93
Rear fog lights ........................... 116
Rear storage ................................. 73
Rear view camera ...................... 163
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 222, 226
Refuelling ................................... 170 Retained power off .....................132
Reversing lights .........................117
Ride control systems ..................145
Rollover protection system ...........42
S Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 47
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................88
Seat belts ..................................... 53
Seat folding .................................. 49Seat position ................................ 46
Selector lever ............................. 139
Service ............................... 130, 221
Service display ............................ 85
Service information ....................221
Side airbag system ......................60
Side blind spot alert ....................162
Sidelights .................................... 108
Side turn signal lights ................191
Soft top ........................................ 33
Spare wheel ............................... 211
Speed limiter............................... 151
Speedometer ............................... 83
Starting and operating ................132
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................133
Steering ...................................... 131
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 76
Steering wheel controls ...............76
Stop-start system........................ 134
Storage ......................................... 68
Storage compartments .................68
Sunvisor lights ........................... 118
Sun visors .................................... 32
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 190
Three-point seat belt .................... 54Tools .......................................... 199
Top-tether fastening eyes ............67
Tow bar....................................... 172
Towing ................................ 172, 216
Towing another vehicle .............217
Towing equipment .....................173
Towing the vehicle .....................216
Traction Control system ............. 145
Traction Control system off........... 91
Traffic sign assistant ...................165
Trailer coupling ........................... 172
Trailer towing ............................. 172
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .................139
Tread depth ............................... 203
Trip odometer .............................. 84
Turn and lane-change signals ...115
Turn signal ................................... 88
Tyre chains ................................ 205
Tyre designations ......................200
Tyre pressure ............................ 200
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 92, 201
Tyre pressures ........................... 234
Tyre repair kit ............................. 205
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 155
Upholstery .................................. 219