2015.5 VAUXHALL CASCADA warning

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A triggered alarm, which has not beeninterrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the hazard warning
lights. They will flash quickly three
times the next time the vehicle is
unlocked with the radio remote
control. Additionally a warning
message is displayed in the DIC after
switching on the ignition.
Vehicle messages 3 102.
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: switch the
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
Immobiliser The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been removed from the ignition switch.If the control indicator d flashes when
the ignition is on, there is a fault in the
system; the engine cannot be started. Switch off the ignition and repeat the
start attempt.
If the control indicator continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it.
Switch on the anti-theft alarm
system 3 22, 3 27.
Control indicator d 3 94.Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes
objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the control to left (L) or right
(R) . Then swivel the control to adjust
the mirror.

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Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror. Otherwise the detection zone
of the sensor and the view area of the camera in the mirror housing could be
restricted.
Power windows9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Operable with ignition switch in
position 1 or 2 (ignition on) 3 133.
Retained power off 3 133.
Operate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling to close.
Pushing or pulling gently to the first
detent: window moves up or down as long as the switch is operated.
Pushing or pulling firmly to the second
detent and then releasing: window
moves up or down automatically with
safety function enabled. To stop
movement, operate the switch once
more in the same direction.
Central switch ,
Switch in the centre console to
operate all windows.
Push switch , briefly to open all
windows automatically.
Pull switch , briefly to close all
windows automatically.
Safety function
If the window glass encounters
resistance above the middle of the
window during automatic closing, it is
immediately stopped and opened again.

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Override safety function
In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, switch on the
ignition, then pull the switch to the first
detent and hold. The window moves
up with safety function disabled. To
stop movement, release the switch.
Comfort operating with the
remote control The windows and the soft top can be
operated remotely from outside the
vehicle.Opening
■ Press c once briefly: the doors are
unlocked.
■ Press c once more for two
seconds: the windows move down
automatically. Press c longer: the
soft top will be opened. Hold button
pressed until soft top is completely
opened.
Release button during opening the
soft top: movement stops for
10 seconds; pressing button once
more continues opening.
Closing ■ Press e once briefly: the doors are
locked.
■ Press e once more longer: the soft
top and the windows will be closed.
Hold button pressed until soft top is completely closed.
Release button during closing the
soft top: movement stops for
10 seconds; pressing button once
more continues closing.
■ If the soft top is already closed but windows are opened: pressing e for
two seconds will close the windows.Confirmation
Complete opening or closing of the
soft top is confirmed by the hazard
warning flashers.
Overload If the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Initialising the power windowsIf the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery), a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 102.
Activate the window electronics for
each window, beginning with the rear
windows, as following:
1. Soft top must be closed.
2. Close doors.
3. Switch on ignition.

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4. Pull switch to the second detentuntil the window starts to close,
and hold pulled for an additional
4 seconds.
5. Push switch to the second detent until the window starts to open
automatically.
6. Repeat for each window.
Heated rear window
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
The LED in the button indicates
activation.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Heated rear window is deactivated
when the soft top is opened.
Sun visors The sun visors can be folded down orswivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
If the sun visors have integral mirrors, the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the
backside of the sun visor.Roof
Soft top9 Warning
Take care when operating the soft
top. Risk of injury. Monitor the
action zone above, to the side and to the rear of the vehicle during
operation.
Make sure that no body parts or
objects could get pinched. Make
sure that people stay clear of the
action zone of the soft top or soft
top lid. Risk of injury.
Check the height, length and width of the available space before
operating the soft top, e.g. in a
garage, parking garage or when a
bicycle rack is fitted.
Vehicle passengers should be
informed accordingly.
Before leaving the vehicle, remove the ignition key in order to prevent
unauthorised operation of the
windows and the soft top.

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Close soft top
Hold e pressed until the soft top, the
soft top lid and the windows are
completely closed. All windows will be opened at first during this operation.
Confirmation of operation
Complete opening or closing of the
soft top with the remote control is
confirmed by the hazard warning
flashers.
Safety stop
The button on the remote control or
the switch in the centre console must
be actuated until the soft top is in its
respective end position. Releasing
the button or the switch during
operation stops soft top movement
immediately. The soft top remains in
intermediate position only for a
certain time. After this time a warning chime sounds, the hydraulic pressure
in the system decreases and the soft
top can start to move by itself.
Actuating button or switch once more
continues operation.
Requirements for operation ■ Vehicle is stationary or driving with a speed up to 31 mph.
■ Load compartment partition isfolded out, pass-through flap isclosed 3 72.
■ Soft top lid is engaged in closed position.
■ Boot lid is completely closed.
■ Outside temperature is not lower than -7 °C for opening and -10 °C
for closing.
■ Vehicle battery voltage is sufficient.
■ The system is not overloaded by repeated operation (max. 5
complete cycles in succession).

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If any of these requirements are not
fulfilled, a warning chime sounds
and a message appears in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
when the switch is actuated and the soft top will not open or close.
■ There must be no objects in front of
the rear window or in the pivot area of the soft top and the soft top lid.
If the automatic drive is not
operational when the soft top is open,
execute a manual closing process,
see the following instructions in
"Manual closing in the event of a
system fault".
General hints
Notice■ Always actuate the operation switch until the acoustic signal
sounds or the hazard warning
flashers illuminate, to ensure that
the soft top is completely opened
or closed.
■ The soft top can be held in an intermediate position to facilitate
cleaning of hood spaces and
gaskets. Release the switch in the
centre console during operation to
stop soft top movement in
intermediate position for a
maximum of 7 minutes when
ignition is on. After this time a warning chime sounds, the
hydraulic pressure in the system
decreases and the soft top can
start to move by itself.
■ Do not open the soft top if it is wet,
frozen or dirty.
■ Activating the soft top on uneven ground can lead to malfunctions
and damage.
■ Vehicle care 3 225.Manual closing in the event of a
system fault In case of malfunction of the electro-
hydraulic actuation, the opened soft
top can be closed manually.
A warning chime sounds and a
message appears in the DIC.

44Keys, doors and windowsRollover protection system
The rollover protection system
consists of a reinforced windscreen
frame and anti-roll bars under covers
behind the rear head restraints.
In the event of a vehicle rollover,
head-on collision or side impact, the
anti-roll bars deploy upwards
automatically within milliseconds.
They also deploy together with the
front and side airbag systems.
Notice
Do not place any objects on the
covers of the anti-roll bars behind
the head restraints.
The airbag control indicator v
illuminates if the anti-roll bars have
been deployed.
The system deploys with the soft top
opened or closed.
The soft top must not be operated if
the anti-roll bars have been deployed.
A continuous warning will sound and
a message appears in the Driver
Information Centre if the switch is
actuated.

Seats, restraints45Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 45
Front seats ................................... 47
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Airbag system .............................. 57
Child restraints ............................. 63Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Head restraints on front seats
Height adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.