2014.5 VAUXHALL CASCADA warning light

Driving and operating143
ABS starts to regulate brake pressureas soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains
steerable, even during hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent
through a pulse in the brake pedal
and the noise of the regulation
process.
For optimum braking, keep the brake
pedal fully depressed throughout the
braking process, despite the fact that
the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce
the pressure on the pedal.
After starting off the system performs
a self-test which may be audible.Control indicator u 3 90.
Adaptive brake light
During full braking, all three brake
lights flash for the duration of ABS
control.
Fault9 Warning
If there is a fault in the ABS, the
wheels may be liable to lock due
to braking that is heavier than
normal. The advantages of ABS are no longer available. During
hard braking, the vehicle can no longer be steered and may
swerve.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Parking brake
Manual parking brake
Always apply parking brake firmly
without operating the release button,
and apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill or uphill slope.
To release the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, press the release
button and fully lower the lever.
To reduce the operating forces of the
parking brake, depress the foot brake
at the same time.
Control indicator R 3 89.

Driving and operating153
Selecting the alert sensitivityThe alert sensitivity can be set to
near, medium or far.
Press button V, the current setting is
shown on the Driver Information
Centre. Press button V again to
change the alert sensitivity.
Alerting the driver
A green illuminated vehicle ahead
control indicator A lights up in the
instrument cluster when the system
has detected a vehicle in the driving
path.When the distance to a preceding
moving vehicle gets too small or when
approaching another vehicle too
rapidly and a collision is imminent, the
collision alert symbol pops up in the
Driver Information Centre.
Simultaneously a warning chime
sounds. Depress the brake pedal, if it
is required by the situation.
Deactivation
The system can be deactivated.
Press button V as often as the
following message appears in the
Driver Information Centre.

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Notice
After production the advanced
parking assist needs a calibration.
For an optimal parking guidance a
driving distance of at least 6 miles
with many curves is required.
Side blind spot alert The Side blind spot alert system
detects and reports objects on either
side of the vehicle, within a specified
"blind spot" zone. The system alerts visually in each exterior mirror, when
detecting objects that may not be
visible in the interior and exterior
mirrors.
The system's sensors are located in
the bumper on the left and right side
of the vehicle.9 Warning
Side blind spot alert does not
replace driver vision.
The system does not detect: ■ Vehicles outside the side blind zones which may be rapidly
approaching.
■ Pedestrians, cyclists or animals.
Before changing a lane, always
check all mirrors, look over the
shoulder and use the turn signal.
When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone while driving
forward, either while passing a
vehicle or being passed, an amber warning symbol B will illuminate in
the relevant exterior mirror. If the
driver then activates the turn signal,
the warning symbol B starts flashing
amber as a warning not to change
lanes.
Side blind spot alert is active from
speeds of 6 mph up to 87 mph.
Driving faster than 87 mph
deactivates the system, indicated by
low lighting warning symbols B in
both exterior mirrors. Reducing the speed again will extinguish the
warning symbols. If a vehicle is then
detected in the blind zone, the
warning symbols B will illuminate as
normal on the relevant side.
When the vehicle is started, both
exterior mirror displays will briefly
come on to indicate that the system is
operating.

164Driving and operating
The camera is mounted between the
number plate lights and has a viewing angle of 130°.
The area displayed by the camera is
limited. The distance of the image that
appears on the display differs from
the actual distance.
Warning symbols
Warning symbols are indicated as
triangles 9 on the picture, which show
obstacles detected by the rear
sensors of the advanced parking
assist.
Additionally 9 appears on the top line
of the Info-Display with a warning to
check the vehicle surrounding.
The top line of the display can be
cleared by pressing the multifunction
knob.
Display settings
Brightness can be set with the up/
down buttons of the multifunction
knob.
Contrast can be set with left/right
buttons of the multifunction knob.
Deactivation
The camera is deactivated when a
certain forward speed is exceeded or if reverse gear is not engaged for
approx. 10 seconds.
Activation or deactivation of the rear
view camera can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 102.
Fault
Fault messages are displayed with a 9 on the top line of the Info-Display.
The rear view camera may not
operate properly when:
■ the surrounding is dark,
■ the sun or the beam of headlights is
shining directly into the camera
lens,
■ ice, snow, mud, or anything else covers the camera lens. Clean the
lens, rinse it with water, and wipe it
with a soft cloth,
■ the vehicle had a rear end accident,
■ there are extreme temperature changes.

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At speeds below 35 mph the system
is inoperable.
Fault
The lane departure warning system
may not operate properly when:
■ the windscreen is not clean
■ there are adverse environmental conditions like heavy rain, snow,
direct sunlight or shadows
The system can not operate when no
lane marking is detected.Fuel
Fuel for petrol enginesOnly use unleaded fuel that complies
with European standard EN 228 or
E DIN 51626-1 or equivalent.
Your engine is capable to run with
E10 fuel that fulfills these standards.
E10 fuel contains up to 10 %
bioethanol.
Use fuel with the recommended
octane rating 3 229. Use of fuel with
too low an octane rating can reduce
engine power and torque and slightly increases fuel consumption.Caution
Do not use fuel or fuel additives
that contain metallic compounds
such as manganese-based
additives. This may cause engine
damage.
Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or
equivalent can lead to deposits or
engine damage and may affect
your warranty.
Caution
Use of fuel with too low an octane
rating could lead to uncontrolled combustion and engine damage.
Fuel for diesel engines
Only use diesel fuel that complies
with EN 590.
In countries outside the European
Union use Euro-Diesel fuel with a
sulphur concentration below 50 ppm.

Vehicle care203
External high-power radio equipment
could disrupt the tyre pressure
monitoring system.
Each time the tyres are replaced tyre
pressure monitoring system sensors
must be dismounted and serviced. For the screwed sensor: replace
valve core and sealing ring. For
clipped sensor: replace complete
valve stem.
Vehicle loading status Adjust tyre pressure to load condition according to tyre information label or
tyre pressure chart 3 234, and select
the relevant setting in the menu Tire
Load in the Driver Information Centre,
Vehicle Information Menu 3 94.
Select:
■ Light for comfort pressure up to
3 people
■ Eco for Eco pressure up to
3 people
■ Max for full loading
Auto learn function After changing wheels, the vehicle
must be stationary for approx.
20 minutes, before the system
recalculates. The following relearn
process takes up to 10 minutes of
driving with a minimum speed of
12 mph. In this case, $ can be
displayed or pressure values can
swap in the Driver Information Centre.
If problems occur during the relearn
process, a warning message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Temperature dependency
Tyre pressure depends on the
temperature of the tyre. During
driving, tyre temperature and
pressure increase.
The tyre pressure value displayed in
the Driver Information Centre shows
the actual tyre pressure. Therefore it
is important to check tyre pressure
with cold tyres.
Tread depth
Check tread depth at regular
intervals.
Tyres should be replaced for safety
reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm
(4 mm for winter tyres).

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Clock............................................. 80
Code ........................................... 100
Control indicators.......................... 86
Control of the vehicle .................131
Controls ........................................ 76
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............222
Cruise control ...................... 93, 149
Cupholders .................................. 69
Curve lighting.............................. 112
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Daytime running lights ...............112
Declaration of conformity ............236
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......184
Diesel particle filter ...............91, 137
Door open .................................... 93
Doors ............................................ 23
Driver assistance systems ..........149
Driver Information Centre .............94
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 172
Driving hints ................................ 131
E
Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 193
Electric parking brake ...........90, 143
Electric parking brake fault ...........90Electronic climate control system 124
Electronic driving programmes ..140
Electronic Stability Control.......... 146
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............91
Electronic Stability Control off....... 91
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......178
Engine compartment fuse box ...194
Engine coolant ........................... 181
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 85
Engine data ............................... 229
Engine exhaust .......................... 137
Engine identification ...................225
Engine oil ................... 179, 222, 226
Engine oil pressure ......................92
Entry lighting .............................. 118
Event data recorders ..................238
Exit lighting ................................ 119
Exterior care .............................. 218
Exterior light ................................. 93
Exterior lighting ....................12, 108
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ........................................... 141
First aid ......................................... 74
First aid kit ................................... 74
Fixed air vents ........................... 129
Fog light ....................................... 93Fog lights ................................... 188
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Following distance indication ......154
Forward collision alert................. 152
Front airbag system .....................59
Front fog lights ........................... 116
Front seats.................................... 46
Front storage ................................ 69
Front turn signal lights ...............189
Fuel............................................. 169
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 171
Fuel for diesel engines ..............169
Fuel for petrol engines ...............169
Fuel gauge ................................... 85
Fuses ......................................... 193
G
Gauges ......................................... 83
General information ...................172
Glovebox ..................................... 68
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 98
Ground clearance .......................132
H Halogen headlights ....................185
Hand brake ......................... 142, 143
Hazard warning flashers ............115
Headlight flash ........................... 110

242
Headlight range adjustment ......111
Headlights................................... 108
Headlights when driving abroad 111
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 44
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................77
Heating ........................................ 52
Heating and ventilation system . 121
High beam ........................... 93, 109
High beam assist ..................93, 110
Hill start assist ........................... 145
Horn ....................................... 13, 77
I
Identification plate .....................224
Ignition switch positions .............132
Immobiliser ............................ 27, 93
Indicators ...................................... 83
Information displays...................... 94
Instrument cluster ........................83
Instrument panel fuse box .........196
Instrument panel illumination .....193
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 117
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........147
Interior care ............................... 219
Interior lighting ............................ 117Interior lights ...................... 117, 193
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......141
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....67
J
Jump starting ............................. 214
K
Key, memorised settings ..............20
Keys ............................................. 18
Keys, locks ................................... 18
L
Lane departure warning .......91, 168
Lashing eyes ............................... 74
Light switch ................................ 108
Load compartment ................23, 71
Load compartment fuse box ......197
Loading information .....................75
Low fuel ....................................... 92
M
Malfunction indicator light ............89
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode ............................. 140
Manual transmission .................. 142
Memorised settings ......................20Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................117
N New vehicle running-in ..............132
Number plate light .....................192
O Object detection systems ...........155
Odometer ..................................... 84
Oil, engine .......................... 222, 226
Operate pedal ............................... 89
Outside temperature ....................80
Overrun cut-off ........................... 134
P Parking ................................ 17, 136
Parking assist ............................ 155
Parking brake ............................ 143
Parking lights ............................. 116
Particulate filter ........................... 137
Performance .............................. 230
Performing work ........................178
Pollen filter ................................. 129
Power outlets ............................... 82
Power seat adjustment ................50
Power steering.............................. 91
Power steering fluid ....................181
Power windows ............................ 30