2016.5 VAUXHALL CASCADA steering

182Driving and operatingDriving characteristics andtowing tips
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to reduce snaking movements.
For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers with a permitted
gross vehicle weight of more than
1200 kg the use of a stabiliser is
strongly recommended when driving
above 50 mph.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 247.Trailer towing
Trailer loads The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12%.
The permitted trailer load applies up to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sea
level. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air
becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross
train weight also decreases by 10%
for every 1000 metres of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than
8%, e.g. motorways).The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is specified on the identification plate
3 236.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load (75 kg) is specified on
the towing equipment identification
plate and in the vehicle documents.
Always aim for the maximum load,
especially in the case of heavy
trailers. The vertical coupling load
should never fall below 25 kg.

208Vehicle care
Remove the cover.
Fuse assignments
No.Circuit1Soft top control module, power
rail right2–3Parking assist4Selective catalytic reduction
system5–6–7Power seat8Soft top control module9Selective catalytic reduction
system10Selective catalytic reduction
system11Trailer module, tyre pressure
monitor and rear view camera12Soft top control module, tail
lights13–No.Circuit14Rear seat electrical folding15–16Seat ventilation, rear view
camera, soft top control module17–18–19Steering wheel heating20–21Seat heating22–23Soft top control module, power
rail left24Selective catalytic reduction
system25–26Jumper fuse for non logistic
mode27Passive entry28–

Vehicle care2179Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted
on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit
Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.
9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear, reverse gear or P.
The tyre repair kit is in a box under the
floor cover in the load compartment.
On another version, a bag with the
tyre repair kit is fixed at the left rear
lashing eye in the load compartment.
1. Take the tyre repair kit from the load compartment.
2. Remove the compressor.
3. Remove the electrical connection cable and air hose from the
stowage compartments on the
underside of the compressor.

228Vehicle care
Screw in the towing eye anticlockwise
as far as it will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows, when soft top is closed.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor further than 60 miles. In all other
cases and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye
clockwise.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower bend of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 209.

258Headlight flash ........................... 115
Headlight range adjustment ......115
Headlights................................... 112 Headlights when driving abroad 115
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 45
Heated mirrors ............................. 30
Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heated steering wheel .................77
Heating ........................................ 53
Heating and ventilation system . 125
High beam ........................... 94, 114
High beam assist ..................94, 114
Hill start assist ........................... 153
Horn ....................................... 13, 78
I Identification plate .....................236
Ignition switch positions .............137
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 93
Indicators ...................................... 83
Information displays...................... 95
Instrument cluster ........................83
Instrument panel fuse box .........206
Instrument panel illumination .....203
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 121
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........155
Interior care ............................... 231Interior lighting............................ 121
Interior lights ...................... 122, 203
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Interruption of power supply ......149
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....67
J Jump starting ............................. 226
K Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane departure warning .......91, 177
Lashing eyes ............................... 74
Light switch ................................ 112
Load compartment ................24, 71
Load compartment fuse box ......207
Loading information .....................75
Low fuel ....................................... 93
M
Malfunction indicator light ............90
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 148
Manual seat adjustment ...............48
Manual transmission .................. 149
Memorised settings ......................21Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................121
N
New vehicle running-in ..............137
Number plate light .....................202
O Object detection systems ...........163
Odometer ..................................... 83
Oil, engine .......................... 234, 238
OnStar ........................................ 107
Operate pedal ............................... 90
Outside temperature ....................80
Overrun cut-off ........................... 138
P Parking ................................ 17, 140
Parking assist ............................ 163
Parking brake ............................ 151
Parking lights ............................. 121
Particulate filter ........................... 142
Performance .............................. 242
Performing work ........................189
Pollen filter ................................. 133
Power outlets ............................... 82
Power seat adjustment ................51
Power steering.............................. 91
Power windows ............................ 31
Preheating ................................... 92
Puncture ..................................... 220

259QQuickheat ................................... 132
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 255
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 122
Rear floor storage cover ..............73
Rear fog light ............................... 94
Rear fog lights ........................... 120
Rear storage ................................. 73
Rear view camera ...................... 171
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 234, 238
Refuelling ................................... 179
Retained power off .....................137
Reversing lights .........................121
Ride control systems ..................153
Rollover protection system ...........43
S Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................89
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Seat folding .................................. 50
Seat heating ................................. 53
Seat position ................................ 47
Seat ventilation ............................. 53
Selective catalytic reduction .......143Selector lever ............................. 147
Service ............................... 134, 233
Service display ............................ 85
Service information ....................233
Side airbag system ......................61
Side blind spot alert ....................170
Sidelights .................................... 112
Side turn signal lights ................202
Soft top ........................................ 34
Software acknowledgement .......252
Spare wheel ............................... 222
Speed limiter............................... 158
Speedometer ............................... 83
Starting and operating ................137
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................137
Steering ...................................... 136
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 77
Steering wheel controls ...............77
Stop-start system........................ 138
Storage ......................................... 68
Storage compartments .................68
Sunvisor lights ........................... 122
Sun visors .................................... 33
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 200
Three-point seat belt .................... 55Tools .......................................... 209
Top-tether fastening eyes ............67
Tow bar....................................... 181
Towing ................................ 181, 227
Towing another vehicle .............228
Towing equipment .....................183
Towing the vehicle .....................227
Traction Control system ............. 153
Traction Control system off........... 92
Traffic sign assistant ...................173
Trailer coupling ........................... 181
Trailer towing ............................. 182
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .................146
Tread depth ............................... 215
Trip odometer .............................. 84
Turn and lane-change signals ...120
Turn signal ................................... 88
Tyre chains ................................ 216
Tyre designations ......................210
Tyre pressure ............................ 214
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 93, 211
Tyre pressures ........................... 247
Tyre repair kit ............................. 217
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 163
Upholstery .................................. 231