VAUXHALL CASCADA 2015.5 Owner's Guide

In brief19Parking9Warning
■ Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface.
■ 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 for
approx. one second.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 90.
■ Switch off the engine. ■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector lever
to position P before removing
the ignition key. 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 the selector lever to position P before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
■ Close the windows and the soft top.
■ Remove the ignition key. Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only
be removed when the selector
lever is in position P.
■
Lock the vehicle with e on the radio
remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 27.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switchedoff 3 185.Caution
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.
Keys, locks 3 20, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 184.

20Keys, doors and windowsKeys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 20
Doors ........................................... 25
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Exterior mirrors ............................ 29
Interior mirrors ............................. 31
Windows ...................................... 31
Roof ............................................. 34Keys, 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 3 225.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel nuts is specified on
a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.
Wheel changing 3 216.
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.

Keys, doors and windows21Radio remote control
Used to operate:■ central locking system
■ anti-theft locking system
■ anti-theft alarm system
■ soft top
■ power windows
The radio remote control has a range of approx. 20 metres. It can be
restricted by external influences. The
hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, it may be due to the following:
■ Range is exceeded.
■ Battery voltage is too low.
■ Frequent, repeated operation of the
radio remote control while not in
range, which will require re-
synchronisation.
■ Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Unlocking 3 22.
Basic settings
Some settings can be changed in the Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 104.Radio remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.

22Keys, doors and windows
Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit
sideways. Replace the battery
(battery type CR 2032), paying
attention to the installation position.
Close the unit and synchronise.
Radio remote control
synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control is
synchronised when the ignition is
switched on.
Memorised settings
Whenever the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the following
settings are automatically memorised by the key:
■ lighting
■ presets for Infotainment system
■ central locking system
■ Sport mode settings
■ comfort settings
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the memorised key
is inserted into the ignition switch and
turned to position 1 3 133.
Graphic-Info-Display
A precondition is that Personalization
by driver is activated in the personal
settings. This must be set for each
key used.
Colour-Info-Display
The personalisation is permanently
activated.
Vehicle personalisation 3 104.Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling the handle once more opens the door.
Notice
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Notice
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control, the doors are
relocked automatically if no door has been opened.

Keys, doors and windows23
Unlocking
Press c.
Two settings are selectable: ■ Press c once briefly to unlock both
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap.
Press c again and hold to open the
windows and the soft top 3 32.
■ Press c once briefly to unlock only
the driver's door, load compartment
and fuel filler flap. To unlock the
entire vehicle, press c twice.
The setting can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 104.
The setting can be saved for the key being used. Memorised settings
3 22.
Unlocking and opening the boot lid
3 25.
Locking Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.
Press e briefly.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system will not work.
Hold e pressed again to close the soft
top and the windows 3 32.
Central locking buttons Locks or unlocks both doors, the load compartment and fuel filler flap from
the passenger compartment.
Press e to lock.
Press c to unlock.

24Keys, doors and windows
Fault in radio remote control
system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. Switch on
the ignition and press the central
locking button c to unlock
passenger's door, load compartment
and fuel filler flap.
By switching on the ignition, the anti- theft locking system is deactivated.
Locking
Manually lock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock.
Fault in central locking system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. The
passenger's door can be opened by
pulling the interior handle twice. The
load compartment and fuel filler flap
cannot be opened.
To deactivate the anti-theft locking
system, switch on the ignition 3 27.
Locking
Push inside locking knob of
passenger's door. Then close the
driver's door and lock it from the
outside with the key. The fuel filler flap and tailgate cannot be locked.
Manual closing of the soft top
3 34.
Automatic locking This security feature can be
configured to automatically lock the
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap as soon as a certain speed
is exceeded.Additionally, it is configurable to
unlock the driver's door or both doors
after the ignition is switched off and
the ignition key is removed (manual
transmission) or the selector lever is
moved to position P (automatic
transmission).
Settings can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 104.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 22.

Keys, doors and windows25DoorsLoad compartment
Boot lid
Opening
Press x on the radio remote control
or push the brand emblem at the
bottom half after unlocking to open the boot lid.
Pressing x opens the boot lid while
the vehicle remains locked.
Central locking system 3 22.
Load compartment 3 72.
Closing
Use the interior handle.
Do not touch the brand emblem whilst closing as this could unlock the boot
lid again.
Central locking system 3 22.
Blockage of boot lid
The boot lid can only be opened when
the soft top is completely opened or
closed. The soft top lid must be
closed.
Manual closing of the soft top 3 34.

26Keys, doors and windows
Blockage of soft top
The soft top can only be operated
when the boot lid is closed.
General hints for operating theboot lid9 Danger
Do not drive with the boot lid open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which can not be seen or
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.
Caution
Before opening the boot lid check
overhead obstructions, such as a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the boot lid. Always check the
moving area above and behind the
boot lid.
Notice
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the boot lid may
affect its ability to remain open.Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks the doors. The
doors must be closed otherwise the
system cannot be activated.
If the ignition was on, the driver's door
must be opened and closed once so
that the vehicle can be secured.
Unlocking the vehicle disables the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
This is not possible with the central
locking button.

Keys, doors and windows27
Activating
Press e on the radio remote control
twice briefly within 15 seconds. Long press will activate soft top closing.
Anti-theft alarm system The anti-theft alarm system is
combined with the central locking
system.
It monitors:
■ doors, boot lid, bonnet
■ passenger compartment including adjoining load compartment
■vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is raised
■ ignition
Activation ■ Self-activated 30 seconds after locking the vehicle by pressing e
once.
■ Directly by pressing e twice briefly
within five seconds. Long press will activate soft top closing.
Notice
Changes to the vehicle interior, such as the use of seat covers and openwindows, could impair the function
of passenger compartment
monitoring.Activation without monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle inclination
Switch off the monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle
inclination when animals are being
left in the vehicle, because of high
volume ultrasonic signals or
movements triggering the alarm. Also switch off when the vehicle is on a
ferry or train.

28Keys, doors and windows
1. Close boot lid, bonnet, windowsand soft top.
2. Press o. LED in the button o
illuminates for a maximum of
10 minutes.
3. Close doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
To prevent false alarms passenger
compartment monitoring is
deactivated if the soft top is open. The LED in the button o does not
illuminate.
If only the windows are open,
passenger compartment monitoring
operates restricted and the LED in the
button o illuminates.
Status message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC).Status LED
Status LED is integrated in the sensor
on top of the instrument panel.
Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:
LED illuminates=test, arming delayLED flashes
quickly=doors, boot lid, soft
top or bonnet not
completely closed, or system fault
Status after system is armed:
LED flashes
slowly=system is armedSeek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle by pressing c
deactivates the anti-theft alarm
system. Long press will activate soft
top opening.
The system is not deactivated when
unlocking the driver's door with the
key or with the central locking button
in the passenger compartment.
Alarm When triggered, the alarm horn
sounds and the hazard warning lights
flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by
pressing any button on the radio
remote control or by switching on the
ignition.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated only by pressing button
c or by switching on the ignition.