climate control VAUXHALL CASCADA 2014.5 Owner's Manual

Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............18
Seats, restraints ........................... 44
Storage ........................................ 68
Instruments and controls .............76
Lighting ...................................... 108
Climate control ........................... 121
Driving and operating .................131
Vehicle care ............................... 177
Service and maintenance ..........221
Technical data ........................... 224
Customer information ................236
Index .......................................... 240Contents

In brief11
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

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.

In brief15
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.

Instruments and controls99
Depending on the Infotainment
system, the Graphic-Info-Display is
available in two versions.
Graphic-Info-Display indicates:
â–  time 3 80
â–  outside temperature 3 80
â–  date 3 80
â–  electronic climate control settings 3 124
â–  Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment
system manual
â–  settings for vehicle personalisation 3 102
Colour-Info-Display
The Colour-Info-Display indicates in
colour:
â–  time 3 80
â–  outside temperature 3 80
â–  date 3 80
â–  electronic climate control settings 3 124
â–  rear view camera 3 163
â–  Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment
system manual
â–  navigation, see description in the Infotainment system manual
â–  system settings
â–  vehicle messages 3 100
â–  settings for vehicle personalisation 3 102
The type of information and how it is
displayed depends on the equipment
of the vehicle and the settings made.
Selecting menus and settingsMenus and settings are accessed via
the display.
Push button CONFIG: Menu page
Settings is displayed.

104Instruments and controls
Vehicle settings
â– Climate and air quality
Auto fan speed : Modifies the level
of the cabin airflow of the climate
control in automatic mode.
Climate control mode : Controls the
state of the cooling compressor
when the vehicle is started. Last
setting (recommended) or at
vehicle start is either always ON or
always OFF.
Auto rear demist : Activates heated
rear window automatically.
â–  Comfort settings
Chime volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalization by driver : Activates
or deactivates the personalisation
function.
â–  Park assist / Collision detection
Park assist : Activates or
deactivates the parking assist.
Side blind zone alert : Changes the
settings for the side blind spot alert
system.
â–  Exterior ambient lighting
Duration upon exit of vehicle :
Activates or deactivates and
changes the duration of exit
lighting.
Exterior lighting by unlocking :
Activates or deactivates the
welcome lighting.
â–  Power door locks
Auto door lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
unlocking function after switching
off ignition. Activates or deactivates the automatic door locking function after driving off.
Stop door lock if door open :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic door locking function
while a door is open.
Delayed door lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function.
â–  Remote locking, unlocking, starting
Remote unlock feedback : Activates
or deactivates the hazard warning
flasher feedback whilst unlocking.
Remote door unlock : Changes the
configuration to unlock only the
driver's door or the whole vehicle
whilst unlocking.

106Instruments and controls
Navigation Settings
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Display Settings â–  Home Page Menu :
See Infotainment system manual
for further information.
â–  Rear Camera Options :
Press to adjust the rear camera options 3 163.
â–  Display Off :
See Infotainment system manual
for further information.
â–  Map Settings :
See Infotainment system manual
for further information.
Vehicle Settings â–  Climate and Air Quality
Auto Fan Speed : Modifies the level
of the cabin airflow of the climate
control in automatic mode.
Air Conditioning Mode : Controls the
state of the cooling compressor
when the vehicle is started. Last
setting (recommended) or atvehicle start is either always ON or
always OFF.
Auto Rear Demist : Activates
heated rear window automatically.
â–  Comfort and Convenience
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
â–  Collision Detection Systems
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic sensors.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates or
deactivates the side blind spot alert system.
â–  Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activates or
deactivates the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.
â–  Power Door Locks
Open Door Anti Lock Out : Activates
or deactivates the automatic doorlocking function while a door is open.
Auto Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
unlocking function after switching
off ignition. Activates or deactivates the automatic door locking function
after driving-off.
Delay Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function.
â–  Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
Remote Lock Feedback : Activates
or deactivates the hazard warning
flasher feedback whilst locking.
Remote Unlock Feedback :
Activates or deactivates the hazard warning flasher feedback whilst
unlocking.
Remote Door Unlock : Changes the
configuration to unlock only the
driver's door or the whole vehicle
whilst unlocking.
Relock Remotely Unlocked Doors :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic relock function after

Climate control121Climate controlClimate control systems ............. 121
Air vents ..................................... 129
Maintenance .............................. 129Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation
system
Controls for: â–  Temperature
â–  Air distribution
â–  Fan speed
â–  Demisting and defrosting
Heated rear window Ü 3 32.
Temperature
red=warmblue=coldHeating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Air distributions=to windscreen and front door
windowsM=to head area via adjustable air
ventsK=to foot well
All combinations are possible.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by switching the fan to the desired speed.

122Climate control
Demisting and defrosting
â– Press button V: fan automatically
switches to higher speed, the air distribution is directed towards the
windscreen.
â–  Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.
â–  Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards the door
windows.
Air conditioning system
In addition to the heating and
ventilation system, the air
conditioning system has controls for:
n=cooling4=air recirculation
Heated seats ß 3 52, Heated
steering wheel * 3 77.
Cooling n
Press button
n to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. Cooling is only functional
when the engine is running and
climate control fan is switched on.
Press button n again to switch off
cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above
the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.

Climate control123
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons. Activated cooling
might inhibit autostops.
Air recirculation system 4
Press button
4 to activate air
recirculation mode. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
Press button 4 again to deactivate
recirculation mode.
9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air conditions, the windscreen might mist up from outside, when cold air is
directed to it. If windscreen mists up
from outside, activate windscreen
wiper and deactivate s.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
â–  Switch on cooling n.
â–  Air recirculation system 4 on.
â–  Press air distribution switch M.
â–  Set temperature control to coldest level.
â–  Set fan speed to highest level.
â–  Open all vents.