2015 VAUXHALL CASCADA brake

In brief11
1Power windows .....................31
2 Exterior mirrors .....................29
3 Cruise control .....................150
Speed limiter ....................... 152
Forward collision alert .........153
4 Side air vents ...................... 130
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam,
high beam assist .................116
Exit lighting ......................... 120
Parking lights ...................... 117
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................95
6 Instruments .......................... 84
7 Steering wheel controls .......77
8 Driver Information Centre ...... 95
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system ................................... 79
10 Sport mode ........................ 148
Central locking system ..........21Hazard warning flashers ....116
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 89
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............89
Tour mode .......................... 148
11 Info-Display .......................... 99
12 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 26
13 Centre air vents .................. 130
14 Glovebox, lockable ...............69
Fuse box ............................. 199
15 Traction Control system .....146
Electronic Stability Control . 147
Parking assist systems .......156
Lane departure warning .....170
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 135
16 Climate control system ........ 122
17 AUX input, USB input ..........10
18 Power outlet .......................... 8319Soft top operation switch .....34
Central window switch .........31
20 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 143
Automatic transmission ......140
21 Parking brake, manual or
electric operation ................144
22 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............133
23 Horn ..................................... 78
Driver airbag ........................ 60
24 Bonnet release lever ..........182
25 Storage compartment ..........70
Fuse box ............................ 199
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..77
27 Light switch ........................ 109
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 112
Front fog lights ...................117
Rear fog light ...................... 117
Instrument illumination .......118

16In brief
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 3 140.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 203,
3 238.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 182.
■ 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 55.
■ Soft top must be completely opened or closed 3 34.
■ 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 3 134.

In brief17
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 3 135.
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 90.
■ 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.

76StorageLoading information■ Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed as
far forward as possible. Ensure that the backrests are securely
engaged. If objects can be stacked,
heavier objects should be placed at the bottom.
■ Secure objects with lashing straps attached to the lashing eyes 3 75.
■ Use the hooks in the load compartment for hanging up carrier
bags 3 74 . Maximum load: 5 kg per
hook.
■ Secure loose objects in the load compartment to prevent them from
sliding.
■ When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests ofthe rear seats must not be angled
forward.
■ Do not place any objects on the instrument panel, and do not cover
the sensor on top of the instrument
panel.■ The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
■ Do not place any objects on the covers of the anti-roll bars behind
the head restraints.
■ Do not drive with an open load compartment.9 Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
■ The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 228) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter the
data for your vehicle in the Weights
table at the front of this manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank
90 % full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.

90Instruments and controls
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.

Instruments and controls91
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.

Instruments and controls93
The diesel particle filter requires
cleaning.
Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
Illuminates The diesel particle filter is full. Start
cleaning process as soon as
possible.
Flashes The maximum filling level of the filteris reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 138, Stop-start
system 3 135.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 204.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 182.
Low fuel
i illuminates or flashes yellow.