2014 OPEL CASCADA brake light

Driving and operating175Driving characteristics and
towing tips Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to reduce snaking movements.
For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers with a permitted
gross vehicle weight of more than
1400 kg the use of a stabiliser is
strongly recommended when driving
above 80 km/h.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more
slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 236.Trailer towing
Trailer loads
The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is
the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12 %.
The permitted trailer load applies up to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sea
level. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air
becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross
train weight also decreases by 10 %
for every 1000 metres of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than
8 %, e.g. motorways).The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 226.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load (75 kg) is specified on
the towing equipment identification
plate and in the vehicle documents.
Always aim for the maximum load,
especially in the case of heavy
trailers. The vertical coupling load
should never fall below 25 kg.

192Vehicle care
2. Graphic shows version withhalogen headlights.
Graphic shows version with
adaptive forward lighting
headlights.
Rotate bulb socket anticlockwise
to disengage and withdraw from
the reflector.
3. Remove the bulb from the socket by turning anticlockwise.
4. Replace and insert new bulb into socket by turning clockwise.
5. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector and turn clockwise.
6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.
Tail lights
1. Open and remove the cover on the inside of the boot lid by loosen
the screw with a coin.
2. Brake lights, tail lights and fog light are designed as Light
Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and
cannot be changed.

198Vehicle care
No.Circuit17Transmission control module18Heated rear window19Front power windows20Rear power windows21Rear eletrical centre22Left high beam (Halogen)23Headlamp washer system24Right low beam (Xenon)25Left low beam (Xenon)26Front fog lights27Diesel fuel heating28Start stop system29Electric parking brake30ABS pump31–32AirbagNo.Circuit33Adaptive forward lighting, auto‐
matic light control34Exhaust gas recirculation35Power windows, rain sensor,
exterior mirror36Climate control37–38Vacuum pump39Fuel system control module40Windscreen washer system41Right high beam (Halogen)42Radiator fan43Windscreen wiper44–45Radiator fan46–47HornNo.Circuit48Radiator fan49Fuel pump50Headlamp levelling, adaptive
forward lighting51–52Auxiliary heater, diesel engine53Transmission control module,
Engine control module54Vacuum pump, instrument
panel cluster, heating ventila‐
tion, air conditioning system
After having changed defective fuses,
close the fuse box cover and press
until it engages.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunctions may occur.

200Vehicle care
No.Circuit16Boot lid relay17Air conditioning system18Service diagnose19Body control module, brake
lights, tail lights, interior lights20-21Instrument panel22Ignition system23Body control module24Body control module25–26Trunk power outlet accessory
Load compartment fuse
box
The fuse box is on the left side of the
load compartment behind a cover.
Remove the cover.
Fuse assignments
No.Circuit1Soft top control module, power
rail right2–3Parking assist4–5–6–7Power seat8Soft top control module9–10–11Trailer module, tire pressure
monitor and rear view camera12Soft top control module, tail
lights13–14Rear seat electrical folding15–

218Vehicle care
4. Switch on electrical consumers(e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap
by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 201.
Screw in the towing eye anticlockwise
as far as it will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.

240IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 180
Active head restraints ...................45
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
.................................. 93, 114, 190
Adjustable air vents ...................131
Airbag, belt tensioners and anti- roll bars ..................................... 88
Airbag deactivation ................61, 88
Airbag system .............................. 56
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 132
Air conditioning system .............. 124
Air intake .................................... 131
Air vents...................................... 131
Antilock brake system ................ 144
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......90
Anti-theft alarm system ................26
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................220
Armrest ......................................... 52
Armrest storage ........................... 70
Ashtrays ....................................... 83 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............111
Automatic locking ........................23
Automatic transmission .............141
Auxiliary heater ........................... 130B
Battery discharge protection ......122
Battery voltage ........................... 102 Bonnet ....................................... 182
Brake and clutch fluid .................224
Brake and clutch system .............89
Brake assist ............................... 147
Brake fluid .................................. 185
Brakes ............................... 144, 185
Breakdown.................................. 218
Bulb replacement ....................... 188
C
Capacities .................................. 235
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter .....................140
Central locking system ................21
Centre console storage ...............70
Changing tyre and wheel size ...207
Charging system .......................... 89
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 64
Child restraints.............................. 62
Child restraint systems ................62
Cigarette lighter ........................... 83
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............123
Clock............................................. 80
Code ........................................... 100

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Control indicators.......................... 86
Control of the vehicle .................133
Controls ........................................ 76
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............224
Cruise control ...................... 93, 151
Cupholders .................................. 69
Curve lighting.............................. 114
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Daytime running lights ...............114
Declaration of conformity ............238
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......187
Diesel particle filter ...............91, 139
Door open .................................... 93
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........151
Driver Information Centre .............94
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 175
Driving hints ................................ 133
E Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 196
Electric parking brake ...................90
Electric parking brake fault ...........90
Electronic climate control system 126
Electronic driving programmes ..142Electronic Stability Control.......... 148
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............91
Electronic Stability Control off....... 91
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......181
Engine compartment fuse box ...197
Engine coolant ........................... 184
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 85
Engine data ............................... 231
Engine exhaust .......................... 139
Engine identification ...................227
Engine oil ................... 182, 224, 228
Engine oil pressure ......................92
Entry lighting .............................. 121
Event data recorders ..................238
Exit lighting ................................ 121
Exterior care .............................. 220
Exterior light ................................. 93
Exterior lighting ....................13, 110
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ........................................... 143
First aid ......................................... 74
First aid kit ................................... 74
Fixed air vents ........................... 131
Fog light ....................................... 93
Fog lights ................................... 191
Folding mirrors ............................. 29Following distance indication ......156
Forward collision alert................. 154
Front airbag system .....................60
Front fog lights ........................... 118
Front seats.................................... 46
Front storage ................................ 69
Front turn signal lights ...............191
Fuel............................................. 172
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 174
Fuel for diesel engines ..............172
Fuel for petrol engines ...............172
Fuel gauge ................................... 85
Fuses ......................................... 196
G Gauges ......................................... 83
General information ...................174
Glovebox ..................................... 68
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 98
Ground clearance .......................134
H
Halogen headlights ....................188
Hand brake ......................... 144, 145
Hazard warning flashers ............117
Headlight flash ........................... 112
Headlight range adjustment ......113
Headlights................................... 110

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Headlights when driving abroad 113
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 44
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heated steering wheel .................77
Heating ........................................ 53
Heating and ventilation system . 123
High beam ........................... 93, 111
High beam assist ..................93, 112
Hill start assist ........................... 147
Horn ....................................... 14, 77
I
Identification plate .....................226
Ignition switch positions .............134
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 93
Indicators ...................................... 83
Information displays...................... 94
Instrument cluster ........................83
Instrument panel fuse box .........199
Instrument panel illumination .....195
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 119
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........149
Interior care ............................... 222
Interior lighting ............................ 119
Interior lights ...................... 119, 195
Interior mirrors .............................. 30Interruption of power supply ......143
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....67
J Jump starting ............................. 216
K Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L Lane departure warning .......91, 170
Lashing eyes ............................... 74
Light switch ................................ 110
Load compartment ................24, 71
Load compartment fuse box ......200
Loading information .....................75
Low fuel ....................................... 92
M Malfunction indicator light ............89
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 142
Manual transmission .................. 144
Memorised settings ......................21
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................119N
New vehicle running-in ..............134
Number plate light .....................195
O Object detection systems ...........157
Odometer ..................................... 84
Oil, engine .......................... 224, 228
Outside temperature ....................80
Overrun cut-off ........................... 136
P Parking ................................ 18, 138
Parking assist ............................ 157
Parking brake ............................ 145
Parking lights ............................. 118
Particulate filter ........................... 139
Performance .............................. 232
Performing work ........................181
Pollen filter ................................. 131
Power outlets ............................... 82
Power seat adjustment ................50
Power steering.............................. 91
Power windows ............................ 31
Preheating ................................... 91
Puncture ..................................... 211
Q
Quickheat ................................... 130