2014 OPEL CASCADA towing

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.

Vehicle care219Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows, when soft top is closed.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 80 km/h nor further than 100 km. In all other cases
and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
clockwise.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower bend 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.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a
tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.

220Vehicle careCaution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye clockwise.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factory
using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock
function. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences,
therefore wash your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, prefer one with textile
brushes and select a programme
without wax additives.
When doing hand wash, use clear
water and a soft brush, cleaning in
grain direction of the textile hood.
Never use a a steam-jet or high-
pressure jet cleaner for the soft top
and the engine compartment.Wax painted parts of the vehicle regulary.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint and fabric damage.
If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper must be switched off. Remove
additional antenna and external
accessories.
If you wash your vehicle by hand, make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.

222Vehicle care
UnderbodySome areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Towing equipment Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.Interior care
Interior and upholsteryOnly clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.

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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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RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 239
Radio remote control ...................19
Reading lights ............................ 120
Rear floor storage cover ..............73
Rear fog light ............................... 93
Rear fog lights ........................... 118
Rear storage ................................. 73
Rear view camera ...................... 165
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 224, 228
Refuelling ................................... 172 Retained power off .....................134
Reversing lights .........................119
Ride control systems ..................147
Rollover protection system ...........43
S Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 47
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................88
Seat belts ..................................... 53
Seat folding .................................. 49
Seat position ................................ 46
Selector lever ............................. 141
Service ............................... 132, 223
Service display ............................ 85
Service information ....................223Side airbag system ......................60
Side blind spot alert ....................164
Sidelights .................................... 110
Side turn signal lights ................194
Soft top ........................................ 34
Spare wheel ............................... 213
Speed limiter............................... 153
Speedometer ............................... 83
Starting and operating ................134
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................135
Steering ...................................... 133
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 76
Steering wheel controls ...............76
Stop-start system........................ 136
Storage ......................................... 68
Storage compartments .................68
Sunvisor lights ........................... 120
Sun visors .................................... 33
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 192
Three-point seat belt .................... 55 Tools .......................................... 201
Top-tether fastening eyes ............67
Tow bar....................................... 174 Towing ................................ 174, 218
Towing another vehicle .............219Towing equipment .....................176
Towing the vehicle .....................218
Traction Control system ............. 147
Traction Control system off........... 91
Traffic sign assistant ...................167
Trailer coupling ........................... 174
Trailer towing ............................. 175
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................141
Tread depth ............................... 206
Trip odometer .............................. 84
Turn and lane-change signals ...117
Turn signal ................................... 88
Tyre chains ................................ 207
Tyre designations ......................203
Tyre pressure ............................ 203
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 92, 204
Tyre pressures ........................... 236
Tyre repair kit ............................. 208
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 157
Upholstery .................................. 222
Upshift .......................................... 91
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 185
Vehicle checks............................ 181