Page 3 of 253
Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............20
Seats, restraints ........................... 46
Storage ........................................ 70
Instruments and controls .............78
Lighting ...................................... 110
Climate control ........................... 123
Driving and operating .................133
Vehicle care ............................... 181
Service and maintenance ..........226
Technical data ........................... 229
Customer information ................241
Index .......................................... 246Contents
Page 8 of 253
6In briefIn briefInitial drive informationVehicle unlocking
Press button c briefly to unlock the
doors and boot lid. Open the doors by
pulling the handles.
Soft top 3 35, Windows 3 32.
To open the boot lid, push the brand
emblem at the bottom half.
Pressing button x opens the boot
lid while the vehicle remains locked.
Radio remote control 3 21, Central
locking system 3 22, Load
compartment 3 25.
Page 13 of 253

In brief11
1Power windows .....................32
2 Exterior mirrors .....................30
3 Cruise control .....................151
Speed limiter ....................... 153
Forward collision alert .........154
4 Side air vents ...................... 131
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam,
high beam assist .................117
Exit lighting ......................... 121
Parking lights ...................... 118
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................96
6 Instruments .......................... 85
7 Steering wheel controls .......78
8 Driver Information Centre ...... 96
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system ................................... 80
10 Sport mode ........................ 149
Central locking system ..........22Hazard warning flashers ....117
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 90
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............90
Tour mode .......................... 149
11 Info-Display ........................ 100
12 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 27
13 Centre air vents .................. 131
14 Glovebox, lockable ...............70
15 Traction Control system .....147
Electronic Stability Control . 148
Parking assist systems .......157
Lane departure warning .....171
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 136
16 Climate control system ........ 123
17 AUX input, USB input ..........10
18 Power outlet .......................... 8419Soft top operation switch .....35
Central window switch .........32
20 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 144
Automatic transmission ......141
21 Parking brake, manual or
electric operation ................145
22 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............134
23 Horn ..................................... 79
Driver airbag ........................ 61
24 Bonnet release lever ..........183
25 Storage compartment ..........71
Fuse box ............................ 200
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..78
27 Light switch ........................ 110
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 113
Front fog lights ...................118
Rear fog light ...................... 118 Instrument illumination .......119
Page 17 of 253
In brief15Washer and wiper systemsWindscreen wiperHI=fastLO=slowINT=interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensorOFF=off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 80, Wiper
blade replacement 3 188.
Windscreen and headlight
washer systems
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 80, Washer fluid 3 186.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
the Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 34.
Page 18 of 253
16In brief
Demisting and defrosting the
windows, Air conditioning
system
Press button V.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Air conditioning system 3 124.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows, Electronic climate control
Press button V.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at
high speed.
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Electronic climate control 3 126.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then 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 3 144.
Page 19 of 253
![OPEL CASCADA 2015 Manual user 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 OPEL CASCADA 2015 Manual user 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](/manual-img/37/18793/w960_18793-18.png)
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.
Page 20 of 253

18In brief
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ set the lever in neutral
■ release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 136.
Parking9 Warning
■ Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply the parking brake.
Activate the manual parking
brake without pressing the
release button. Apply as firmly
as possible on a downhill slope
or uphill slope. Depress foot
brake at the same time to
reduce operating force.
For vehicles with electric
parking brake, pull switch m for
approx. one second.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 91.
■ Switch off the engine. ■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector lever
to position P before removing
the ignition key. On an uphill
slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position P before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
■ Close the windows and the soft top.
■ Remove the ignition key. Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only
be removed when the selector
lever is in position P.
■
Lock the vehicle with button e on
the radio remote control.
Page 22 of 253

20Keys, doors and windowsKeys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 20
Doors ........................................... 25
Vehicle security ............................ 27
Exterior mirrors ............................ 30
Interior mirrors ............................. 31
Windows ...................................... 32
Roof ............................................. 35Keys, locks
Keys Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 222.
The code number of the key adapter
for the locking wheel nuts is specified on a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement key adapter.
Wheel changing 3 213.Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Car Pass The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this vehicle data is needed
in order to perform certain operations.