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Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............18
Seats, restraints ........................... 44
Storage ........................................ 68
Instruments and controls .............76
Lighting ...................................... 108
Climate control ........................... 121
Driving and operating .................131
Vehicle care ............................... 177
Service and maintenance ..........221
Technical data ........................... 224
Customer information ................236
Index .......................................... 240Contents
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![VAUXHALL CASCADA 2014.5 Owners Manual 16In brief
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<=higher gear]=lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the VAUXHALL CASCADA 2014.5 Owners Manual 16In brief
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<=higher gear]=lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the](/manual-img/38/19375/w960_19375-17.png)
16In brief
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<=higher gear]=lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 139.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 200,
3 234.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 179.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats and seat belts 3 28, 3 46,
3 54.
■ Soft top must be completely opened or closed 3 33.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position 1
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ automatic transmission in P or N
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes
■ turn key to position 3 and release
Starting the engine 3 133.
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In brief17
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ set the lever in neutral
■ release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 134.
ParkingCaution
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.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set the selector lever to P before
switching off the ignition. 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 theselector lever to P before switching
off the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ 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.
■ Switch off the engine. Turn the ignition key to position 0 and
remove. Turn steering wheel until it locks.
Automatic transmission: key can only be removed with selector lever
in P.
■ Close windows and soft top.
■ Lock the vehicle. Activate the anti-theft alarm system3 25.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after engine is off 3 178.
Keys, locks 3 18, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 177.
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18Keys, doors and windowsKeys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 18
Doors ........................................... 23
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Exterior mirrors ............................ 28
Interior mirrors ............................. 29
Windows ...................................... 30
Roof ............................................. 33Keys, 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 3 218.
The code number of the key adapter
for the locking wheel nuts is specified on a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement key adapter.
Wheel changing 3 208.
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.
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Keys, doors and windows19Radio 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 exceeded
■ Battery voltage 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 20.
Basic settings
Some settings can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 102.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.
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20Keys, doors and windows
Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type CR 2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Radio remote controlsynchronisation
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
■ 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 3 132.
A precondition is that Personalization
by driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Graphic-Info-Display.
This must be set for each key used.
On vehicles equipped with
Colour-Info-Display, the
personalisation is permanently
activated.
Vehicle personalisation 3 102.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 locked
automatically if no door has been
opened.
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Keys, doors and windows21
Unlocking
Press button c.
Two settings are selectable in the
vehicle personalisation 3 102:
■ Press button c once briefly to
unlock both doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
Hold button c pressed again to
open the windows and the soft top
3 30,
or
■ to unlock only the driver's door, load
compartment and fuel filler flap,
press button c once briefly. To
unlock the entire vehicle, press
button c twice briefly.
The setting can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display
3 102.
The setting can be saved for the key
being used. Memorised settings
3 20.
Unlocking and opening the boot lid 3 23.
Locking Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.
Press button e briefly.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system will not work.
Hold button e pressed again to close
the soft top and the windows 3 30.
Central locking buttons Locks or unlocks both doors, the load compartment and fuel filler flap from
the passenger compartment.
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22Keys, doors and windows
Press the e button to lock.
Press the c button to unlock.
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 25.
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 33.
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.