2015.5 VAUXHALL CASCADA transmission fluid

In brief17TransmissionManual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 146.
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=automatic modeM=manual mode: move selector
lever from D to the left.<=manual mode upshifting]=manual mode downshifting
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 3 142.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 207,
3 242.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 186.
■ 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 29, 3 47,
3 56.
■ Soft top must be completely opened or closed 3 34.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

102Instruments and controlsVehicle messagesMessages are indicated in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC), in some
cases together with a warning and
signal sound.
Press the SET/CLR button, the
MENU button or turn the adjuster
wheel to confirm a message.
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
■ forward collision alert
■ parking assist systems
■ lighting, bulb replacement
■ wiper/washer system
■ doors, windows
■ soft top
■ load compartment, boot lid
■ side blind spot alert
■ traffic sign assistant
■ lane departure warning
■ radio remote control
■ seat belts
■ airbag systems
■ engine and transmission
■ tyre pressure
■ diesel particle filter
■ vehicle battery status
■ selective catalytic reduction, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), AdBlue
3 140

142Driving and operating
The fuel filler flap can only be opened
if the vehicle is unlocked.
1. Remove key from ignition lock.
2. Close all doors to avoid ammonia fumes entering the interior of the
vehicle.
3. Pull fuel filler flap at the recess and open 3 175.
4. Unscrew protective cap from the
filler neck.
5. Open AdBlue canister.
6. Mount one end of the hose on the
canister and screw the other end
on the filler neck.
7. Lift the canister until it is empty.
8. Unscrew the hose from the filler neck.
9. Mount the protective cap and turn
clockwise until it engages.
Notice
Dispose of AdBlue canister and
hose according to environmental requirements.
Exchanging AdBlue
If less than 5 litres of AdBlue have
been refilled during the last 2 years,
the remaining fluid should be
exchanged since AdBlue has a
limited durability.Caution
Disregard could lead to damage to
the selective catalytic reduction
system.
Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission permits
automatic gearshifting (automatic
mode) or manual gearshifting
(manual mode).
Manual shifting is possible in manual
mode by tapping the selector lever
3 144.
Transmission display
The mode or selected gear is shown
in the transmission display.

248IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 184
Active head restraints ...................46
Adaptive forward lighting ....94,
113, 194
AdBlue .................................. 93, 140
Adjustable air vents ...................130
Airbag, belt tensioners and anti- roll bars ..................................... 89
Airbag deactivation ................62, 89
Airbag label................................... 57 Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 131
Air conditioning system .............. 123
Air intake .................................... 131
Air vents...................................... 130
Antilock brake system ................ 146
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......91
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26 Appearance care ........................225
Armrest ......................................... 53
Armrest storage ........................... 71
Ashtrays ....................................... 84
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................31
Automatic light control ...............110
Automatic locking ........................24Automatic transmission .............142
Auxiliary heater ........................... 130
B Battery discharge protection ......120
Battery voltage ........................... 103 BlueInjection ............................... 140
Bonnet ....................................... 186
Brake and clutch fluid .................229
Brake and clutch system .............90
Brake assist ............................... 149
Brake fluid .................................. 189
Brakes ............................... 146, 189
Breakdown.................................. 223
Bulb replacement ....................... 192
C Capacities .................................. 241
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................139
Central locking system ................22
Centre console storage ...............71
Changing tyre and wheel size ...212
Charging system .......................... 90
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 65
Child restraints.............................. 63
Child restraint systems ................63
Cigarette lighter ........................... 84
Climate control ............................. 16

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