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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 OPEL CASCADA 2014 Manual user In brief17
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
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In brief17
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 3 141.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 203,
3 236.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 182.
■ 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 55.
■ Soft top must be completely opened or closed 3 34.
■ 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 3 135.
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Driving and operating135
■ Power windows
■ Power outlets
Power to the Infotainment system will continue to operate for 30 minutes oruntil the key is removed from theignition switch, regardless of whether
any door will be opened.
Starting the engine
Manual transmission: operate clutch.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake and move the selector lever to
P or N.
Do not operate the accelerator pedal.
Diesel engine: turn the key to position 2 for preheating until control
indicator ! extinguishes.
Turn the key briefly to position 3 and
release: an automatic procedure
operates the starter with a short delay
as long as the engine is running, see
Automatic Starter Control.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn the key back to position
0 .
During an Autostop, the engine can
be started by depressing the clutch
pedal.Starting the vehicle at low
temperatures
Starting the engine without additional heaters is possible down to -25 °С for
diesel engines and -30 °C for petrol
engines. Required is an engine oil
with the correct viscosity, the correct
fuel, performed services and a
sufficiently charged vehicle battery.
With temperatures below -30 °C the
automatic transmission needs a
warming phase of approx. 5 minutes.
The selector lever must be in position P .
Automatic Starter Control
This function controls the engine
starting procedure. The driver does
not have to hold the key in position 3.
Once applied, the system will go on starting automatically until the engine
is running. Because of the checking
procedure, the engine starts running after a short delay.
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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