2014 VAUXHALL CASCADA transmission fluid

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 3 141.
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 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 3 135.

Instruments and controls101
Messages in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC)
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ Service messages
■ Fluid levels
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Brakes
■ Ride control systems
■ Driver assistance systems
■ Cruise control
■ Speed limiter
■ Parking assist systems
■ Lighting, bulb replacement
■ Wiper/washer system
■ Doors, windows
■ Soft top
■ Load compartment, boot lid
■ Radio remote control
■ Seat belts
■ Airbag systems
■ Engine and transmission
■ Tyre pressure
■ Diesel particle filter
■ Vehicle battery status
Messages in the
Colour-Info-Display
Some important messages may
appear additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Press the
multifunction knob to confirm a
message. Some messages only pop
up for a few seconds.Warning chimes
When starting the engine or
whilst driving Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If a door or the boot lid is not fully closed when starting off.
■ If the soft top is not completely opened or closed.
■ If the soft top lid is not completely closed.
■ If the load compartment partition is folded in when operating the soft
top.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded when
operating the soft top.
■ If a programmed speed or speed limit is exceeded.

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 ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................220
Armrest ......................................... 52
Armrest storage ........................... 70
Ashtrays ....................................... 83 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................29
Automatic light control ...............111
Automatic locking ........................22
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 ...................................... 18
Catalytic converter .....................140
Central locking system ................20
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 ............................. 14
Climate control systems .............123
Clock............................................. 80
Code ........................................... 100

243
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 ...........42
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 ........................................ 33
Spare wheel ............................... 213
Speed limiter............................... 153
Speedometer ............................... 83
Starting and operating ................134
Starting off ................................... 16
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 .................................... 32
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 .....................175
Towing the vehicle .....................218
Traction Control system ............. 147
Traction Control system off........... 91
Traffic sign assistant ...................167
Trailer coupling ........................... 174
Trailer towing ............................. 175
Transmission ............................... 15
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............. 156
Upholstery .................................. 222
Upshift .......................................... 91
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 185
Vehicle checks............................ 181