key VAUXHALL CASCADA 2015 User Guide

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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 21.
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.
Blockage of soft top
The soft top can only be operated
when the boot lid is closed.
General hints for operating the
boot 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.

26Keys, doors and windowsVehicle 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.
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 (initialisation of
the system)
■ Directly by pressing e on the radio
remote control twice briefly. 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.

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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.
1. Close boot lid, bonnet, windows and soft top.
2. Press button 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.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 delay.LED 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 armed.

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Seek the assistance of a workshop inthe event of faults.
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle by pressing c
deactivates the anti-theft alarm
system. Long press will activate soft
top opening.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm sounds via a separate battery-backed power
sounder, 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.
A triggered alarm, which has not been interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the hazard warning
lights. They will flash quickly three
times the next time the vehicle isunlocked with the radio remote
control. Additionally a warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre after switching on
the ignition.
Vehicle messages 3 101.
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: switch the
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
Immobiliser The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch.
If the control indicator d flashes when
the ignition is on, there is a fault in the
system; the engine cannot be started. Switch off the ignition and repeat the
start attempt.If the control indicator continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 21,
3 26.
Control indicator d 3 94.

Keys, doors and windows29Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes
objects appear smaller, which will affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the control to left (L) or right
(R) . Then swivel the control to adjust
the mirror.
In position 0 no mirror is selected.
Folding mirrors
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure tothe mirror housing.
Electric folding
Turn control to 0, then push the
control down. Both exterior mirrors
will fold.
Push the control down again - both
exterior mirrors return to their original position.
If an electrically folded mirror is
manually extended, pressing down
the control will only electrically extend
the other mirror.

30Keys, doors and windowsHeated mirrors
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
The LED in the button indicates
activation.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Automatic anti-dazzle
Dazzle from following vehicles at
night is automatically reduced.

Keys, doors and windows31Windows
Windscreen
Heat-reflecting windscreen The heat-reflecting windscreen has a
coating which reflects solar radiation.
Also data signals, e.g. from toll
stations, might be reflected.
The marked areas on the windscreen are not covered with the coating.
Devices for electronic data recording
and fee payment must be attached in
these areas. Otherwise data
recording malfunctions may occur.
Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror. Otherwise the detection zone
of the sensor and the view area of the camera in the mirror housing could be restricted.
Power windows9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Operable with ignition switch in
position 1 or 2 (ignition on) 3 133.
Retained power off 3 133.
Operate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling to close.
Pushing or pulling gently to the first
detent: window moves up or down as long as the switch is operated.
Pushing or pulling firmly to the second
detent and then releasing: window
moves up or down automatically with
safety function enabled. To stop
movement, operate the switch once
more in the same direction.

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Central switch ,
Switch in the centre console to
operate all windows.
Push switch , briefly to open all
windows automatically.
Pull switch , briefly to close all
windows automatically.
Safety function
If the window glass encounters
resistance above the middle of the
window during automatic closing, it is
immediately stopped and opened again.
Override safety function
In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, switch on the
ignition, then pull the switch to the first
detent and hold. The window moves
up with safety function disabled. To
stop movement, release the switch.
Comfort operating with the
remote control
The windows and the soft top can be
operated remotely from outside the vehicle.Opening
■ Press button c once briefly: the
doors are unlocked.
■ Press button c once more for two
seconds: the windows move down
automatically. Press button c
longer: the soft top will be opened.
Hold button pressed until soft top is
completely opened.
Release button during opening the
soft top: movement stops for
10 seconds; pressing button once
more continues opening.
Closing ■ Press button e once briefly: the
doors are locked.
■ Press button e once more longer:
the soft top and the windows will be
closed. Hold button pressed until
soft top is completely closed.
Release button during closing the
soft top: movement stops for

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10 seconds; pressing button once
more continues closing.
■ If the soft top is already closed but windows are opened: pressing
button e for two seconds will close
the windows.
Confirmation
Complete opening or closing of the
soft top is confirmed by the hazard
warning flashers.
Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Initialising the power windowsIf the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery), a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 101.Activate the window electronics for
each window, beginning with the rear windows, as following:
1. Soft top must be closed.
2. Close doors.
3. Switch on ignition.
4. Pull switch to the second detent until the window starts to close,
and hold pulled for an additional
4 seconds.
5. Push switch to the second detent until the window starts to open
automatically.
6. Repeat for each window.Heated rear window
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
The LED in the button indicates
activation.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Heated rear window is deactivated
when the soft top is opened.
Sun visors The sun visors can be folded down orswivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.

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If the sun visors have integral mirrors,the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the
backside of the sun visor.Roof
Soft top9 Warning
Take care when operating the soft
top. Risk of injury. Monitor the
action zone above, to the side and to the rear of the vehicle during
operation.
Make sure that no body parts or
objects could get pinched. Make
sure that people stay clear of the
action zone of the soft top or soft
top lid. Risk of injury.
Check the height, length and width of the available space before
operating the soft top, e.g. in a
garage, parking garage or when a
bicycle rack is fitted.
Vehicle passengers should be
informed accordingly.
Before leaving the vehicle, remove the ignition key in order to prevent
unauthorised operation of the
windows and the soft top.
Operation with the switch in the
centre console
Operable with ignition switch in
position 1 or 2 (ignition on) 3 133.
The soft top can be opened and
closed while driving up to a speed of
31 mph.
Open soft top
Hold switch pulled until the soft top is completely opened and the soft top lid
is closed. All windows will be opened
during this operation.
To close all windows pull switch ,.