2015.5 VAUXHALL CASCADA engine

Instruments and controls107
Sport Mode Profile■ Engine Sport Performance :
Accelerator pedal and gear change
characteristics become more
responsive.
■ Sport Mode Back Lighting :
Changes the instrument
illumination colour.
■ Sport Suspension : Damping
becomes harder.
■ Sport Steering : Steering support is
reduced.
Languages
Selection of the desired language.
Time and Date
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Radio Settings
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Phone Settings
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.Navigation Settings
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Display Settings ■ Home Page Menu :
See Infotainment system manual
for further information.
■ Rear Camera Options :
Press to adjust the rear camera
options 3 168.
■ Display Off :
See Infotainment system manual
for further information.
■ Map Settings :
See Infotainment system manual
for further information.
Vehicle Settings ■ Climate and Air Quality
Auto Fan Speed : Modifies the level
of the cabin airflow of the climate
control in automatic mode.
Air Conditioning Mode : Controls the
state of the cooling compressor
when the vehicle is started. Last setting (recommended) or atvehicle start is either always ON or
always OFF.
Auto Rear Demist : Activates
heated rear window automatically.
■ Comfort and Convenience
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
■ Collision Detection Systems
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic sensors.
Activation is selectable with or
without attached trailer coupling.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates or
deactivates the side blind spot alert
system.
■ Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activates or
deactivates the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.

110Lighting
The current status of automatic light
control is displayed In the Driver
Information Centre (DIC).
When switching on the ignition,
automatic light control is active.
When headlights are on, 8
illuminates. Control indicator 8
3 94.
Tail lights
Tail lights are illuminated together
with headlights and sidelights.
Additional lights in the boot lid frame
Additional tail light assemblies,
existing of tail lights and hazard
warning flasher lights, are located in
the boot lid frame. They are
illuminated when lights are activated
and the boot lid is open. Additional tail
lights are only intended as position
lights when the boot lid is open. They are not to be used while driving.Automatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
light and headlights automatically,
depending on the lighting conditions
and information given by the rain
sensor system.
Daytime running light 3 113.
Automatic headlight activation
During poor lighting conditions the
headlights are switched on.
Furthermore, the headlights are
switched on if the windscreen wipers
have been activated for several
wipes.
Tunnel detection When a tunnel is entered headlights
are switched on immediately.
Adaptive forward lighting 3 113.
High beam
To switch from low to high beam,
push lever.
To switch to low beam, push lever
again or pull.

122Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems ............. 122
Air vents ..................................... 130
Maintenance .............................. 131Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation
system
Controls for: ■ temperature
■ air distribution
■ fan speed
■ demisting and defrosting
Heated rear window Ü 3 34.
Temperature
red=warmblue=coldHeating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Air distributions=to windscreen and front door
windowsM=to head area via adjustable air
ventsK=to foot well
All combinations are possible.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by switching the fan to the desired speed.

Climate control123
Demisting and defrosting
■Press button V: fan automatically
switches to higher speed, the air distribution is directed towards the
windscreen.
■ Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.
■ Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards the door
windows.
Air conditioning system
In addition to the heating and
ventilation system, the air
conditioning system has controls for:
n=cooling4=air recirculation
Heated seats ß 3 53, Heated
steering wheel * 3 78.
Cooling n
Press button
n to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by illumination
of the LED in the button. Cooling is
only functional when the engine is
running and climate control fan is switched on.
Press button n again to switch off
cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above
the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.

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Demisting and defrosting the
windows V
■
Press button V: fan automatically
switches to higher speed, the air distribution is directed towards the
windscreen.
■ Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.
■ Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards the door
windows.
Notice
If the V button is pressed while the
engine is running, an Autostop will
be inhibited until the V button is
pressed again.
If the s button is pressed with the fan
switched on and the engine running, an Autostop will be inhibited until the
s button is pressed again or until the
fan is switched off.
If the V button is pressed while the
engine is in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
If the s button is pressed with the fan
switched on while the engine is in an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 135.
Electronic climate control
system The dual zone climate control allows
different climatisation temperatures
for driver side and front passenger
side.In Automatic mode, temperature, fan speed and air distribution are
regulated automatically.
Controls for:
■ temperature on driver side
■ air distribution
■ fan speed
■ temperature on front passenger side
n=coolingAUTO=automatic mode4=manual air recirculationV=demisting and defrosting

126Climate control
Heated rear window Ü 3 34, Heated
seats ß 3 53, Ventilated seats 3 54,
Heated steering wheel * 3 78.
Climate control settings are shown on
the Graphic-Info-Display, or
depending on the version, on Colour- Info-Display. Setting modifications
are briefly popped-up in both
displays, superimposed over the
currently displayed menu.
The electronic climate control system
is only fully operational when the
engine is running.
Automatic mode AUTO
Basic setting for maximum comfort:
■ Press AUTO button, the air
distribution and fan speed are
regulated automatically.
■ Open all air vents to allow optimised air distribution in
Automatic mode.
■ Press n to switch on optimal
cooling and demisting. Activation is indicated by illumination of the LED
in the button.
■ Set the preselected temperatures for driver and front passenger using
the left and right rotary knob.
Recommended temperature is
22 °C.
When the soft top is opened, the
Climate control adapts the Automatic
mode to the changed climatic
environment.
The fan speed regulation in
Automatic mode can be changed in
the Settings menu.
Vehicle personalisation 3 104.
Temperature preselection
Set temperatures to the desired
value.

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If the minimum temperature Lo is set,
the climate control system runs at
maximum cooling, if cooling n is
switched on.
If the maximum temperature Hi is set,
the climate control system runs at
maximum heating.
Notice
If n is switched on, reducing the set
cabin temperature can cause the
engine to restart from an Autostop or inhibit an Autostop.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows V
■
Press button V. Activation is
indicated by illumination of the LED
in the button.
■ Temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.
■ To return to previous mode: press button V, to return to Automatic
mode: press button AUTO.
Setting of automatic rear window
heating can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 104.
Notice
If the V button is pressed while the
engine is running, an Autostop will
be inhibited until the V button is
pressed again.
If the s button is pressed with the fan
switched on and the engine running,
an Autostop will be inhibited until the s button is pressed again or until the
fan is switched off.
If the V button is pressed while the
engine is in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
If the s button is pressed with the fan
switched on while the engine is in an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 135.

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Press button n to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by illumination
of the LED in the button. Cooling is
only functional when the engine is
running and climate control fan is switched on.
Press button n again to switch off
cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) when outside
temperature is above a specific level. Therefore condensation may form
and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons. When the cooling
system is switched off, no engine restart will be requested by the
climate control system during an
Autostop. Exception: defrost system
is activated and outside temperature
above 0° C requests a restart.
The display will indicate ACON when
cooling is activated or ACOFF when
the cooling is deactivated.Activation or deactivation of cooling
operation after engine start can be
changed in the Settings menu in the
Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation
3 104.
Air recirculation mode 4
Press button 4 to activate air
recirculation mode. Activation is
indicated by illumination of the LED in
the button.
Press button 4 again to deactivate
recirculation mode.
9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air conditions, the windscreen may mist
up from outside, when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and deactivate s.
Basic settings Some settings can be changed in the Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 104.