VAUXHALL CASCADA 2018.5 Manual Online

Instruments and controls79Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Wiper lever in position INT.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity of the rain sensor.
The rain sensor detects the amount of water on the windscreen and
automatically regulates the wiping
frequency and speed.
After 20 seconds without wiping
activity, the wiper arms move slightly
down to park position.
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Windscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
If the headlights are on, washer fluid is also sprayed onto the headlights,
provided that the lever is pulled
sufficiently long. Afterwards, the
headlight washer system is
inoperable for 5 wash cycles or until
engine or headlights have been
switched off and on again.
Outside temperature A drop in temperature is indicatedimmediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.

80Instruments and controlsThe illustration shows Graphic-Info-
Display
The illustration shows Colour-Info-
Display
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Date and time are shown in the
Info-Display.
Time and date settings
CD 400plus/CD 400/CD 300
Press CONFIG . The menu Settings is
displayed.
Select Time Date .
Selectable setting options:
● Set time: Changes the time
shown on the display.
● Set date: Changes the date
shown on the display.
● Set time format : Changes
indication of hours between 12 h
and 24 h.
● Set date format : Changes
indication of date between MM/
DD/YYYY and DD.MM.YYYY .
● Display clock : Switches on/off
indication of time on the display.
● RDS clock synchronization : The
RDS signal of most VHF
transmitters automatically sets

Instruments and controls81the time. RDS time
synchronisation can take a few
minutes. Some transmitters do
not send a correct time signal. In
such cases, it is recommended to switch off automatic time
synchronisation.
Vehicle personalisation 3 102.
Time and date settings
Navi 950/Navi 650/CD 600
Press Config then select the Time
and Date menu item to display the
respective submenu.Notice
If RDS Auto Time Adjust is activated,
time and date are automatically set by the system.
See Infotainment manual for further information.
Set time
To adjust the time settings, select the
Set Time menu item. Turn the
multifunction knob to adjust the first
setting.
Press the multifunction knob to
confirm the input. The coloured
background moves to the next
setting.
Adjust all settings.
Set date
To adjust the time settings, select the Set Date menu item. Turn the
multifunction knob to adjust the first
setting.
Press the multifunction knob to
confirm the input. The coloured
background moves to the next
setting.
Adjust all settings.Time format
To choose the desired time format, select 12 hr / 24 hr Format . Activate
12 Hour or 24 Hour .
Vehicle personalisation 3 102.
Power outlets
A 12 Volt power outlet is located in the
front console.

82Instruments and controls
A further 12 Volt power outlet is
located in the rear console. Fold the
cover downwards.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
With ignition off, the power outlets are
deactivated. Additionally the power
outlets are deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlet by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 138.
Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located in the
front console.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
The portable ashtray can be placed in
the cupholders.

Instruments and controls83Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the
instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The bottom line displays the recorded distance in miles.
Trip odometer
W displays the recorded distance
since the last reset.
Two trip odometer are selectable for
different trips. Select between page
W 1 and page W2 by turning the
adjuster wheel on turn signal lever.
Both trip odometer can be reset
separately when ignition is on: select
respective page, press and hold the
reset knob for a few seconds or press
SET/CLR on the turn signal lever.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 9,999 miles and then restarts at 0.
Driver Information Centre 3 94.

84Instruments and controlsTachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible for
fuel saving reasons.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
Fuel gauge
Displays the fuel level in the tank.
Control indicator i illuminates if the
level in the tank is low. Refuel
immediately if it flashes.
Never run the tank dry.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
left area:engine operating
temperature not yet
reachedcentral
area:normal operating
temperatureright area:temperature too high

Instruments and controls85Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service display
The engine oil life system lets you
know when to change the engine oil
and filter. Based on driving
conditions, the interval at which an
engine oil and filter change will be
indicated can vary considerably.
To display the remaining engine oil
life duration use turn signal lever
buttons:
Press MENU to select the Vehicle
Information Menu X .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select
Remaining Oil Life .
The remaining engine oil life duration
is displayed in percent in the Driver
Information Centre.
Reset Press SET/CLR on turn signal lever
for several seconds to reset. The
remaining engine oil life duration
page must be active. Switch on
ignition, but not the engine.
The system must be reset every time
the engine oil is changed, to ensure
proper functionality. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Next service When the system has calculated that
engine oil life has diminished, a
warning message appears in the
Driver Information Centre. Have
engine oil and filter changed by a
workshop within one week or
300 miles (whichever occurs first).
Driver Information Centre 3 94.
Service information 3 233.

86Instruments and controlsControl indicatorsThe control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control indicators may vary. When the
ignition is switched on, most control
indicators will illuminate briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation

Instruments and controls87Control indicators in the instrument cluster

88Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 88XSeat belt reminder 3 89vAirbag and belt tensioners and
roll bars 3 89VAirbag deactivation 3 89pCharging system 3 89ZMalfunction indicator light
3 90RBrake and clutch system 3 90-Operate pedal 3 90mElectric parking brake 3 90jElectric parking brake fault
3 91uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 91RUpshift 3 91cPower steering 3 91)Lane departure warning 3 91aElectronic Stability Control off
3 92bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 92kTraction Control system off
3 92!Preheating 3 92%Exhaust filter 3 92YAdBlue 3 92wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 92IEngine oil pressure 3 93iLow fuel 3 93dImmobiliser 3 938Exterior light 3 93CHigh beam 3 93lHigh beam assist 3 94fAdaptive forward lighting 3 94>Fog light 3 94rRear fog light 3 94mCruise control 3 94AVehicle detected ahead 3 94hDoor open 3 94
Turn lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.