2015 VAUXHALL CASCADA warning lights

110Lighting
The current status of automatic light
control is displayed In the Driver
Information Centre.
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 when 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.

116Lighting
Automatic high beam activation
operates at a speed above 25 mph
and deactivates below 12 mph.
Intelligent light ranging operates
above 35 mph.
The green control indicator l
illuminates continuously when the
function is activated, the blue one 7
illuminates when high beam switches
on automatically.
Deactivation
Push indicator lever once. It is also
deactivated when front fog lights are
switched on.
Dynamic automatic headlight
levelling
To prevent oncoming traffic from dazzle, headlight levelling is
automatically adjusted based on
inclination information measured by
front and rear axle, acceleration or
deceleration and vehicle speed.Fault in Adaptive forward
lighting system When the system detects a failure in
the Adaptive forward lighting system,
the system moves to a preset position to avoid dazzling of oncoming traffic.
If this is not possible, the affected
headlight will be automatically
switched off. In any case, one
headlight will stay on. A warning is
displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
In the event of an accident with airbag
deployment the hazard warning
flashers are activated automatically.
Turn and lane-change
signalslever up=right turn signallever down=left turn signal
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the turn signal is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel moves back, the turn
signal is automatically deactivated.

144Driving and operating
ABS starts to regulate brake pressureas soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains
steerable, even during hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent
through a pulse in the brake pedal
and the noise of the regulation
process.
For optimum braking, keep the brake
pedal fully depressed throughout the
braking process, despite the fact that
the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce
the pressure on the pedal.
After starting off the system performs
a self-test which may be audible.Control indicator u 3 91.
Adaptive brake light
During full braking, all three brake
lights flash for the duration of ABS
control.
Fault9 Warning
If there is a fault in the ABS, the
wheels may be liable to lock due
to braking that is heavier than
normal. The advantages of ABS are no longer available. During
hard braking, the vehicle can no longer be steered and may
swerve.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Parking brake
Manual parking brake9 Warning
Always apply parking brake firmly
without operating the release
button, and apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill or uphill
slope.
To release the parking brake, pull
the lever up slightly, press the
release button and fully lower the
lever.

154Driving and operating
Selecting the alert sensitivityThe alert sensitivity can be set to
near, medium or far.
Press button V, the current setting is
shown on the Driver Information
Centre. Press button V again to
change the alert sensitivity.
Alerting the driver
A green illuminated vehicle ahead
control indicator A lights up in the
instrument cluster when the system
has detected a vehicle in the driving
path.When the distance to a preceding
moving vehicle gets too small or when
approaching another vehicle too
rapidly and a collision is imminent, the
collision alert symbol pops up in the
Driver Information Centre.
Simultaneously a warning chime
sounds. Depress the brake pedal, if it
is required by the situation.
Deactivation
The system can be deactivated.
Press button V as often as the
following message appears in the
Driver Information Centre.

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Side blind spot alert is designed to
ignore stationary objects such as
guardrails, posts, curbs, walls and
beams. Parked vehicles or oncoming
vehicles are not detected.
Fault
Occasional missed alerts can occur
under normal circumstances.
Side blind spot alert does not operate when the left or right corners of the
rear bumper are covered with mud,
dirt, snow, ice or slush. Cleaning
instructions 3 221.
In the event of a fault in the system or if the system does not work due to
temporary conditions, a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in case of a permanent
fault.
Rear view camera The rear view camera assists the
driver when reversing by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle.
The view of the camera is displayed
in the Colour-Info-Display.9 Warning
The rear view camera does not
replace driver vision. Note that
objects that are outside the
camera's field of view and the
advanced parking assist sensors,
e.g. below the bumper or
underneath the vehicle, are not
displayed.
Do not reverse the vehicle by only looking at the Info-Display and
check the surrounding area
behind and around the vehicle
before reversing.
Activation
Rear view camera is automatically
activated when reverse gear is
engaged.
Functionality
The camera is mounted between the
number plate lights and has a viewing angle of 130°.

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Activation or deactivation of the rear
view camera can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 103.
Fault Fault messages are displayed with a9 on the top line of the Info-Display.
The rear view camera may not
operate properly when:
■ the surrounding is dark,
■ the sun or the beam of headlights is
shining directly into the camera
lens,
■ ice, snow, mud, or anything else covers the camera lens. Clean the
lens, rinse it with water, and wipe it
with a soft cloth,
■ the vehicle had a rear end accident,
■ there are extreme temperature changes.Traffic sign assistant
Functionality
The traffic sign assistant system
detects designated traffic signs via a
front camera and displays them in the
Driver Information Centre.
Traffic signs, which will be detected,
are:
Limit and no passing signs ■ speed limit
■ no passing
■ end of speed limit
■ end of no passingRoad signs
Beginning and end of:
■ motorways
■ A-roads
■ play streetsAdd on signs ■ additional hints to traffic signs
■ restriction of trailer towing
■ wet warning
■ ice warning
■ direction arrows
Speed limit signs are displayed in the
Driver Information Centre until the
next speed limit sign or end of speed
limit is detected or up to a defined sign timeout.

245
Clock............................................. 81
Code ........................................... 101
Control indicators.......................... 87
Control of the vehicle .................132
Controls ........................................ 77
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............226
Cruise control ...................... 94, 150
Cupholders .................................. 70
Curve lighting.............................. 113
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Daytime running lights ...............113
Declaration of conformity ............240
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......187
Diesel particle filter ...............92, 138
Door open .................................... 94
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........150
Driver Information Centre .............95
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 174
Driving hints ................................ 132
E
Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 196
Electric parking brake ...........91, 144
Electric parking brake fault ...........91Electronic climate control system 125
Electronic driving programmes ..141
Electronic Stability Control.......... 147
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............92
Electronic Stability Control off....... 92
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......181
Engine compartment fuse box ...197
Engine coolant ........................... 184
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Engine data ............................... 233
Engine exhaust .......................... 138
Engine identification ...................229
Engine oil ................... 182, 226, 230
Engine oil pressure ......................93
Entry lighting .............................. 119
Event data recorders ..................242
Exit lighting ................................ 120
Exterior care .............................. 221
Exterior light ................................. 94
Exterior lighting ....................12, 109
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29
F
Fault ........................................... 142
First aid ......................................... 75
First aid kit ................................... 75
Fixed air vents ........................... 130
Fog light ....................................... 94Fog lights ................................... 191
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Following distance indication ......155
Forward collision alert................. 153
Front airbag system .....................60
Front fog lights ........................... 117
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 70
Front turn signal lights ...............192
Fuel............................................. 171
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 173
Fuel for diesel engines ..............172
Fuel for petrol engines ...............171
Fuel gauge ................................... 86
Fuses ......................................... 196
G
Gauges ......................................... 84
General information ...................174
Glovebox ..................................... 69
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 99
Ground clearance .......................133
H Halogen headlights ....................188
Hand brake ......................... 143, 144
Hazard warning flashers ............116
Headlight flash ........................... 111

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Headlight range adjustment ......112
Headlights................................... 109
Headlights when driving abroad 112
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 45
Heated mirrors ............................. 30
Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heated steering wheel .................78
Heating ........................................ 53
Heating and ventilation system . 122
High beam ........................... 94, 110
High beam assist ..................94, 111
Hill start assist ........................... 146
Horn ....................................... 13, 78
I
Identification plate .....................228
Ignition switch positions .............133
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 94
Indicators ...................................... 84
Information displays...................... 95
Instrument cluster ........................84
Instrument panel fuse box .........199
Instrument panel illumination .....196
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 118
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........148
Interior care ............................... 223
Interior lighting ............................ 118Interior lights ...................... 118, 196
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Interruption of power supply ......142
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....68
J
Jump starting ............................. 218
K
Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane departure warning .......92, 170
Lashing eyes ............................... 75
Light switch ................................ 109
Load compartment ................24, 72
Load compartment fuse box ......200
Loading information .....................76
Low fuel ....................................... 93
M
Malfunction indicator light ............90
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 141
Manual transmission .................. 143
Memorised settings ......................21Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................118
N New vehicle running-in ..............133
Number plate light .....................195
O Object detection systems ...........156
Odometer ..................................... 85
Oil, engine .......................... 226, 230
Operate pedal ............................... 90
Outside temperature ....................81
Overrun cut-off ........................... 135
P Parking ................................ 17, 137
Parking assist ............................ 156
Parking brake ............................ 144
Parking lights ............................. 117
Particulate filter ........................... 138
Performance .............................. 234
Performing work ........................181
Pollen filter ................................. 131
Power outlets ............................... 83
Power seat adjustment ................51
Power steering.............................. 92
Power steering fluid ....................184
Power windows ............................ 31