2015 VAUXHALL CASCADA engine

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Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:
low sensitivity=turn adjuster
wheel downwardshigh sensitivity=turn adjuster
wheel upwards
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Windscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
If the headlights are on, washer fluid is also sprayed onto the headlights,
provided that the lever is pulled
sufficiently long. Afterwards, the
headlight washer system is
inoperable for 5 wash cycles or until
engine or headlights have been
switched off and on again.

Instruments and controls85Odometer
The bottom line displays the recordeddistance in miles.
Trip odometer
W displays the recorded distance
since the last reset.
Two trip odometer are selectable for
different trips. Select between page
W 1 and page W2 by turning the
adjuster wheel on turn signal lever.
Both trip odometer can be reset
separately when ignition is on: select
respective page, hold the reset knob
depressed for a few seconds or press
the SET/CLR button on the turn signal
lever.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance of 2000 miles and then restarts at 0.
Driver Information Centre 3 95.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible for
fuel saving reasons.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.

86Instruments and controlsFuel gauge
Displays the fuel level in the tank.
Control indicator i illuminates if the
level in the tank is low. Refuel
immediately if it flashes.
Never run the tank dry.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Engine coolant
temperature gauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
left area=engine operating
temperature not
yet reachedcentral area=normal operating
temperatureright area=temperature too
highCaution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service display
The engine oil life system lets you
know when to change the engine oil
and filter. Based on driving
conditions, the interval at which an
engine oil and filter change will be
indicated can vary considerably.

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The remaining oil life duration is
displayed in the Vehicle Information
Menu .
The menu and function can be
selected via the buttons on the turn
signal lever.
To display the remaining engine oil
life duration:
Press the MENU button to select the
Vehicle Information Menu X.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select Remaining Oil Life .
The system must be reset every time
the engine oil is changed to allow
proper functionality. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Press the SET/CLR button to reset.
Therefore the ignition must be
switched on, with the engine not
running.
When the system has calculated that
engine oil life has been diminished,
Change Engine Oil Soon appears in
the Driver Information Centre. Have
engine oil and filter changed by a
workshop within one week or
300 miles (whichever occurs first).
Driver Information Centre 3 95.
Service information 3 225.
Control indicators The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control indicators may vary. When theignition is switched on, most control
indicators will illuminate briefly as a
functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red=danger, important reminderyellow=warning, information, faultgreen=confirmation of activationblue=confirmation of activationwhite=confirmation of activation

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Control indicators in the centre
console
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 188, Fuses
3 196.
Turn signals 3 116.
Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder on frontseats X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red, when seat is occupied.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched
on until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine for a
maximum of 100 seconds until the
seat belt has been fastened.
Airbag, belt tensioners and
anti-roll bars
v illuminates red.When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not extinguish after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system, in the belt tensioner or the
deployable anti-roll bars. The airbags, belt pretensioners and anti-roll barsmay fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt tensioners,
airbags or deployable anti-roll bars is
indicated by continuous illumination
of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Airbag system, belt tensioners 3 57,
3 54. Rollover protection system
3 43.
Airbag deactivation V illuminates yellow.

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Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 62.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunning
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Brake and clutch system R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low 3 185.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the manual parking
brake is applied 3 144.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.

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IlluminatesBrake pedal must be depressed to
release the electric parking brake
3 144.
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 135.
Flashes Clutch pedal must be depressed for amain start of the engine 3 16, 3 134.
On some versions, the operate pedal
message is indicated in the Driver
Information Display 3 101.
Electric parking brake m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates Electric parking brake is applied
3 144.Flashes
Electric parking brake is not fullyapplied or released. Switch on
ignition, depress brake pedal and attempt to reset the system by first
releasing and then applying the
electric parking brake. If m remains
flashing, do not drive and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Electric parking brake fault
j illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is operating
with degraded performance 3 144.
Flashes Electric parking brake is in servicemode. Stop vehicle, apply and
release the electric parking brake to
reset.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Antilock brake system
(ABS) u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not
extinguish after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 143.

92Instruments and controlsUpshift[ is indicated as symbol or is popped
up as full page in the Driver
Information Centre when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
EcoFlex drive assistant 3 95.
Power steering c illuminates yellow.
Illuminates with power steering reduced
Power steering is reduced due to
overheating of the system. Control
indicator extinguishes when the
system has cooled down.
Stop-start system 3 135.
Illuminates with power steering
disabled
Failure in the power steering system.
Consult a workshop.
Lane departure warning ) illuminates green or flashes yellow.Illuminates green
System is switched on and ready to
operate.
Flashes yellow
System recognises an unintended
lane change.
Electronic Stability Control
off n illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control
system b illuminates or flashes yellow.
Flashes The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.Illuminates
A fault in the system is present. A
warning message appears in the
Driver Information Centre. Continued
driving is possible. The system is not
operational. Driving stability,
however, may deteriorate depending
on road surface conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Electronic Stability Control 3 147,
Traction Control system 3 146.
Traction Control system off k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
Diesel particle filter
% illuminates or flashes yellow.