VAUXHALL CASCADA 2015.5 Manual PDF

Storage69StorageStorage compartments................69
Load compartment .......................72
Loading information .....................76Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown
around in the event of hard
braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Glovebox
The glovebox features a pen holder,
a credit card holder, a coin holder and
an adapter for the locking wheel nuts.
Close glovebox whilst driving. It can
be locked with the vehicle key.

70StorageCupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console.
Depending on the version,
cupholders are located under a cover
in the centre console.
Slide cover backwards. Bottles can
be stowed after folding up the
intermediate shelf 3 71.
Additional cupholders are located
between the rear seats.
Front storage
A storage compartment is located
next to the steering wheel.

Storage71Armrest storage
Storage under the front armrest
Press button to fold up the armrest.
The armrest must be in rearmost
position.
Centre console storageFront console
Depending on the version, a storage compartment is located under a
cover.
Slide cover backwards.
Press button to remove the frame of
the cupholder. The frame can be
stowed in the glovebox.
A further storage compartment is
located under the intermediate shelf.
Fold up the intermediate shelf and fix it in the vertical position. The frame of
the cupholder can be reintegrated to
stow bottles.
Rear console
Pull out the drawer.
Caution
Do not use for ashes or for other
glowing items.

72StorageLoad compartmentLoad compartment extension
Folding load compartment partition
To enlarge the load compartment
when the soft top is closed, the load
compartment partition can be folded
in.
■ Close soft top 3 34.
■ Open the boot lid 3 25.
■ To fold in, push the load
compartment partition at the loop
area upwards to the inside.
■ To fold out the load compartment partition, pull the strap downwardsto the rear. The pass-through flap
must be closed in vertical position
by the Velcro fasteners.
During soft top operation or when it is opened, the load compartment
partition must be folded out.A warning chime sounds and a
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre if the load
compartment partition is not folded
out fully, including the pass-through
flap behind the rear seats, when actuating the switch to open the soft
top.
Folding rear backrests
To enlarge load compartment further
or to gain access to the wind deflector
bag, both rear backrests can be
folded down.

Storage739Warning
Take care when operating the
electric foldable rear seats. The seat backrest is folded with
considerable power. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Ensure that nothing is attached to
the rear seats or located on the
seat cushion.
■ Remove big wind deflector if installed 3 41.
■ Press the catches and push down the head restraints 3 45.
■ Pull the release switch p on one or
both sides of the load
compartment, to fold down the
backrests onto the seat cushion.
■ To fold up, raise the backrest and guide it into an upright position until
it engages audibly.9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a
collision.
Pass-through flap behind rear seats
For transporting long objects in the
load compartment, a pass-through
flap between load compartment and
vehicle interior can be opened:
■ Remove the installed big wind deflector or the bag with the stowed
wind deflectors behind the rear seats 3 41.
■ Close soft top 3 34.
■ Push the load compartment partition at the loop area upwards
to the inside 3 72.

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■ Open the pass-through byswivelling the flap upwards to
horizontal position. The flap is fixed
in opened and closed position by a
Velcro fastener.
■ Fold down rear backrests by pulling
the release switches p in the load
compartment.
■ To close the pass-through, swivel the flap downwards and have it
fixed in vertical position by the
Velcro fastener.
Fold out the load compartment
partition by pulling the loop
downwards to the rear, in order to
open the soft top. The pass-through flap must be closed in vertical
position.
Rear storage Hooks for carrier bags
Use the hooks at the upper edge of
the load compartment for hanging up carrier bags. Maximum load: 5 kg.
Rear floor storage cover
Rear floor cover
The rear floor cover can be lifted and
removed. Under the cover there is the
spare wheel, vehicle tools or the tyre
repair kit.

Storage75Lashing eyes
The lashing eyes are designed to
secure items against slippage, e.g.
using lashing straps or luggage net.
Warning triangle
Warning triangle is stowed in the
space on the inside of the boot lid
behind the straps.
First aid kit
The first aid kit is stowed on the right
side in the load compartment behind
a strap.

76StorageLoading information■ Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed as
far forward as possible. Ensure that the backrests are securely
engaged. If objects can be stacked,
heavier objects should be placed at the bottom.
■ Secure objects with lashing straps attached to the lashing eyes 3 75.
■ Use the hooks in the load compartment for hanging up carrier
bags 3 74 . Maximum load: 5 kg per
hook.
■ Secure loose objects in the load compartment to prevent them from
sliding.
■ When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests ofthe rear seats must not be angled
forward.
■ Do not place any objects on the instrument panel, and do not cover
the sensor on top of the instrument
panel.■ The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
■ Do not place any objects on the covers of the anti-roll bars behind
the head restraints.
■ Do not drive with an open load compartment.9 Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
■ The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 231) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter the
data for your vehicle in the Weights
table at the front of this manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank
90 % full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.

Instruments and controls77Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 77
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 84
Information displays .....................95
Vehicle messages ...................... 102
Vehicle personalisation ..............104Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The Infotainment system, some driver assistance systems and a connected
mobile phone can be operated via the
controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system manual.
Driver assistance systems 3 153.

78Instruments and controlsHeated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *
button. Activation is indicated by the
LED in the button.
The highlighted grip areas of the
steering wheel are heated quicker
and to a higher temperature than the
other areas.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 135.
Horn
Press j.