climate control VAUXHALL CASCADA 2014 Owner's Manual

Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............18
Seats, restraints ........................... 44
Storage ........................................ 68
Instruments and controls .............76
Lighting ...................................... 110
Climate control ........................... 123
Driving and operating .................133
Vehicle care ............................... 180
Service and maintenance ..........223
Technical data ........................... 226
Customer information ................238
Index .......................................... 240Contents

In brief11
1Power windows .....................30
2 Exterior mirrors .....................28
3 Cruise control .....................151
Speed limiter ....................... 153
Forward collision alert .........154
4 Side air vents ...................... 131
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam,
high beam assist .................117
Exit lighting ......................... 121
Parking lights ...................... 118
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 ........................ 149
Central locking system ..........20Hazard warning flashers ....117
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 88
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............88
Tour mode .......................... 149
11 Info-Display .......................... 98
12 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 25
13 Centre air vents .................. 131
14 Glovebox, lockable ...............68
Fuse box ............................. 199
15 Traction Control system .....147
Electronic Stability Control . 148
Parking assist systems .......156
Lane departure warning .....170
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 136
16 Climate control system ........ 123
17 AUX input, USB input ..........10
18 Power outlet .......................... 8219Soft top operation switch .....33
Central window switch .........30
20 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 144
Automatic transmission ......141
21 Parking brake, manual or
electric operation ................145
22 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............134
23 Horn ..................................... 77
Driver airbag ........................ 60
24 Bonnet release lever ..........182
25 Storage compartment ..........69
Fuse box ............................ 199
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..76
27 Light switch ........................ 110
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 113
Front fog lights ...................118
Rear fog light ...................... 118
Instrument illumination .......119

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 3 187.
Windscreen and headlight
washer systems
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 78, Washer fluid 3 184.
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 3 124.
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 3 126.
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 3 144.

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 3 126
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 3 126
â–  rear view camera 3 165
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 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
change 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

106Instruments and controls
Phone settings
See description for Infotainment
system in the Infotainment system
manual.
Navigation settings
See description for Infotainment
system in the Infotainment system
manual.
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 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.
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.
Prevent doorlock while door open :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic door locking function
while a door is open.
â–  Lock / Unlock / Start by remote
Remote unlock feedback : Activates
or deactivates the hazard warning
flasher feedback whilst unlocking.

108Instruments and controls
Radio Settings
See Infotainment system manual for further information.
Phone Settings
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
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 3 165.
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 at
vehicle start either always ON or
always OFF.
Auto Rear Demist : Activates
heated rear window automatically.
â–  Comfort and Convenience
Chime Volume : Change the volume
of warning chimes.
Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
â–  Collision Detection Systems
Park Assist : Activate or deactivate
the ultrasonic sensors.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates or
deactivates the side blind spot alert system.â–  Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activate or
deactivate the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activate or deactivate
and change the duration of exit lighting.
â–  Power Door Locks
Open Door Anti Lock Out : Activate
or deactivate the automatic door
locking 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 : Activate or
deactivate the delayed door locking
function.
â–  Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
Remote Lock Feedback : Activate
or deactivate the hazard warning
light feedback whilst locking.
Remote Unlock Feedback : Activate
or deactivate the hazard warning flasher feedback whilst unlocking.

Climate control123Climate controlClimate control systems ............. 123
Air vents ..................................... 131
Maintenance .............................. 131Climate 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.

124Climate 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 53, 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.