2015.5 VAUXHALL CASCADA towing

Vehicle care223
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 3 205.
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.

224Vehicle careCaution
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 50 mph nor further than 60 miles. 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 3 205.
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.

Vehicle care225Caution
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.

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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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Climate control systems.............122
Clock............................................. 81
Code ........................................... 102
Control indicators.......................... 87
Control of the vehicle .................132
Controls ........................................ 77
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............229
Cruise control ...................... 94, 153
Cupholders .................................. 70
Curve lighting.............................. 113
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Daytime running lights ...............113
Declaration of conformity ............244
DEF ............................................ 140
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................140
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......191
Diesel particle filter ...............92, 138
Door open .................................... 95
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........153
Driver Information Centre .............95
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 179
Driving hints ................................ 132E
Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 200
Electric parking brake ...........91, 147
Electric parking brake fault ...........91
Electronic climate control system 125
Electronic driving programmes ..144
Electronic Stability Control.......... 150
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............92
Electronic Stability Control off....... 92 End-of-life vehicle recovery .......185
Engine compartment fuse box ...201
Engine coolant ........................... 188
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Engine data ............................... 236
Engine exhaust .......................... 138
Engine identification ...................232
Engine oil ................... 186, 229, 233
Engine oil pressure ......................93
Entry lighting .............................. 119
Event data recorders ..................246
Exit lighting ................................ 120
Exterior care .............................. 225
Exterior light ................................. 94
Exterior lighting ....................13, 109
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29F
Fault ........................................... 145
First aid ......................................... 75
First aid kit ................................... 75
Fixed air vents ........................... 130
Fog light ....................................... 94
Fog lights ................................... 195
Folding mirrors ............................. 30
Following distance indication ......158
Forward collision alert................. 156
Front airbag system .....................60
Front fog lights ........................... 117
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 70
Front turn signal lights ...............195
Fuel............................................. 175
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 177
Fuel for diesel engines ..............175
Fuel for petrol engines ...............175
Fuel gauge ................................... 86
Fuses ......................................... 200
G Gauges ......................................... 84
General information ...................178
Glovebox ..................................... 69

251
Performance .............................. 238
Performing work ........................185
Pollen filter ................................. 131
Power outlets ............................... 83
Power seat adjustment ................51
Power steering.............................. 92
Power windows ............................ 32
Preheating ................................... 92
Puncture ..................................... 216
Q
Quickheat ................................... 130
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 247
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 119
Rear floor storage cover ..............74
Rear fog light ............................... 94
Rear fog lights ........................... 117
Rear storage ................................. 74
Rear view camera ...................... 168
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 229, 233
Refuelling ................................... 175 Retained power off .....................133
Reversing lights .........................118
Ride control systems ..................149
Rollover protection system ...........44S
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 48
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................89
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Seat folding .................................. 50
Seat position ................................ 47
Selective catalytic reduction .......140
Selector lever ............................. 143
Service ............................... 131, 228
Service display ............................ 86
Service information ....................228
Side airbag system ......................61
Side blind spot alert ....................166
Sidelights .................................... 109
Side turn signal lights ................198
Soft top ........................................ 34
Spare wheel ............................... 218
Speed limiter............................... 155
Speedometer ............................... 84
Starting and operating ................133
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................134
Steering ...................................... 132
Steering wheel adjustment ....10, 77
Steering wheel controls ...............77
Stop-start system........................ 135
Storage ......................................... 69
Storage compartments .................69Sunvisor lights ........................... 119
Sun visors .................................... 34
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 85
Tail lights ................................... 196
Three-point seat belt .................... 56
Tools .......................................... 205
Top-tether fastening eyes ............68
Tow bar....................................... 178
Towing ................................ 178, 223
Towing another vehicle .............224
Towing equipment .....................180
Towing the vehicle .....................223
Traction Control system ............. 149
Traction Control system off........... 92
Traffic sign assistant ...................170
Trailer coupling ........................... 178
Trailer towing ............................. 179
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................142
Tread depth ............................... 211
Trip odometer .............................. 85
Turn and lane-change signals ...116
Turn signal ................................... 89
Tyre chains ................................ 212
Tyre designations ......................207
Tyre pressure ............................ 207