2015 OPEL CASCADA automatic transmission fluid

In brief17
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 3 204,
3 239.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 183.
■ 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 30, 3 48,
3 56.
■ Soft top must be completely opened or closed 3 35.
■ 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.

Vehicle care219Jump starting
Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
■ Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks.
■ A discharged vehicle battery can already freeze at a temperature of
0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery
before connecting jump leads.
■ Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery.
■ Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 Volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged
battery.
■ Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of at
least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for diesel
engines).
■ Do not disconnect the discharged battery from the vehicle.
■ Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers.
■ Do not lean over the battery during jump starting.
■ Do not allow the terminals of one lead to touch those of the other
lead.■ The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during the
jump starting process.
■ Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral, automatictransmission in P.
■ Open the positive terminal protection caps of both batteries.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.

246IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 181
Active head restraints ...................47
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
.................................. 95, 114, 191
Adjustable air vents ...................131
Airbag, belt tensioners and anti- roll bars ..................................... 90
Airbag deactivation ................63, 90
Airbag label................................... 58 Airbag system .............................. 58
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 132
Air conditioning system .............. 124
Air intake .................................... 132
Air vents...................................... 131
Antilock brake system ................ 144
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......92
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Anti-theft locking system .............. 27
Appearance care ........................222
Armrest ......................................... 54
Armrest storage ........................... 72
Ashtrays ....................................... 85 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................31
Automatic light control ...............111
Automatic locking ........................24Automatic transmission .............141
Auxiliary heater ........................... 131
B Battery discharge protection ......121
Battery voltage ........................... 104 Bonnet ....................................... 183
Brake and clutch fluid .................227
Brake and clutch system .............91
Brake assist ............................... 147
Brake fluid .................................. 186
Brakes ............................... 144, 186
Breakdown.................................. 220
Bulb replacement ....................... 189
C
Capacities .................................. 238
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................140
Central locking system ................22
Centre console storage ...............72
Changing tyre and wheel size ...209
Charging system .......................... 91
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 66
Child restraints.............................. 64
Child restraint systems ................64
Cigarette lighter ........................... 85
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............123