steering VAUXHALL CASCADA 2014.5 Owner's Guide

172Driving and operatingTrailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
The bulb outage detection function for
trailer brake light cannot detect a
partial bulb outage, e.g. in case of 4 x
5 Watt bulbs, the function only detects
lamp outage when only a single
5 Watt lamp remains or none remain.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye.
If this is the case use the coupling ball
bar for towing. Always keep the
coupling ball bar in the vehicle.Driving characteristics and
towing tips
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate the coupling ball. However, do not do so if a stabiliser, which acts on the
coupling ball, is being used to reduce
snaking movements.
For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers with a permitted
gross vehicle weight of more than
1200 kg the use of a stabiliser is
strongly recommended when driving
above 50 mph.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 234.Trailer towing
Trailer loads
The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is
the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12 %.
The permitted trailer load applies up to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sea
level. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross train weight also decreases by 10 %
for every 1000 metres of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than
8 %, e.g. motorways).

Vehicle care181Engine coolantThe coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
northern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant
provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C.Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
filling line mark. Top up if the level is
low.
9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have
the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Power steering fluidCaution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause steering
system damage and cause it to not work properly. Do not allow
contaminates to contact the fluid
side of the reservoir cap/dipstick or
from entering the reservoir.

182Vehicle care
Power steering fluid level normally
does not have to be checked. If an
unusual noise sounds during steering or the power steering reacts
unusually, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of windscreen
washer fluid which contains
antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Brakes
In the event of minimum thickness ofthe brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid
9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 222.
Vehicle battery Vehicles without stop-start system
will be equipped with a lead acid
battery. Vehicles with stop-start
system will be equipped with an
AGM battery which is not a lead acid
battery.

198Vehicle care
No.Circuit1Soft top control module, power
rail right2–3Parking assist4–5–6–7Power seat8Soft top control module9–10–11Trailer module, tire pressure
monitor and rear view camera12Soft top control module, tail
lights13–14Rear seat electrical folding15–No.Circuit16Seat ventilation, rear view
camera, soft top control module17–18–19Steering wheel heating20–21Seat heating22–23Soft top control module, power
rail left24–25–26Jumper fuse for non logistic
mode27Passive entry28–29Hydraulic unit30–No.Circuit31–32Flex Ride

Vehicle care205Tyre chains
Use tyre chains only on front wheels.
Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of
size 225/55 R 17. Always use fine
mesh chains that add no more than
10 mm to the tyre tread and the
inboard sides (including chain lock).
Tyre chains are also permitted on
tyres of size 245/45 R 18. Always use fine mesh chains that add no more
than 7 mm to the tyre tread and the
inboard sides (including chain lock).
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted
on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit
Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.
9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear, reverse gear or P.
The tyre repair kit is in a box under the
floor cover in the load compartment.

216Vehicle careTowing
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.

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Headlight range adjustment ......111
Headlights................................... 108
Headlights when driving abroad 111
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 44
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................77
Heating ........................................ 52
Heating and ventilation system . 121
High beam ........................... 93, 109
High beam assist ..................93, 110
Hill start assist ........................... 145
Horn ....................................... 13, 77
I
Identification plate .....................224
Ignition switch positions .............132
Immobiliser ............................ 27, 93
Indicators ...................................... 83
Information displays...................... 94
Instrument cluster ........................83
Instrument panel fuse box .........196
Instrument panel illumination .....193
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 117
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........147
Interior care ............................... 219
Interior lighting ............................ 117Interior lights ...................... 117, 193
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......141
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....67
J
Jump starting ............................. 214
K
Key, memorised settings ..............20
Keys ............................................. 18
Keys, locks ................................... 18
L
Lane departure warning .......91, 168
Lashing eyes ............................... 74
Light switch ................................ 108
Load compartment ................23, 71
Load compartment fuse box ......197
Loading information .....................75
Low fuel ....................................... 92
M
Malfunction indicator light ............89
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode ............................. 140
Manual transmission .................. 142
Memorised settings ......................20Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................117
N New vehicle running-in ..............132
Number plate light .....................192
O Object detection systems ...........155
Odometer ..................................... 84
Oil, engine .......................... 222, 226
Operate pedal ............................... 89
Outside temperature ....................80
Overrun cut-off ........................... 134
P Parking ................................ 17, 136
Parking assist ............................ 155
Parking brake ............................ 143
Parking lights ............................. 116
Particulate filter ........................... 137
Performance .............................. 230
Performing work ........................178
Pollen filter ................................. 129
Power outlets ............................... 82
Power seat adjustment ................50
Power steering.............................. 91
Power steering fluid ....................181
Power windows ............................ 30

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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