2017.5 VAUXHALL CASCADA towing

224Vehicle caretowards the front. Secure the
wheel by turning the wing nut
clockwise.
6. Insert and close floor cover.9 Warning
Storing a jack, a wheel or other
equipment in the load
compartment could cause injury if they are not secured properly.
During a sudden stop or a
collision, loose equipment could cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
Always store jack and tools in the
respective storage compartments
and secure them by fixing.
Damaged wheel placed in the load compartment must always be
secured with the strap.
Temporary spare wheelCaution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not
use for a long period of time.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel at
the front and the full size tyre at the
rear.
Tyre chains 3 215.
Spare wheel with directional tyre
Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
● Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed
or repaired as soon as possible
and fit it instead of the spare
wheel.
● Drive particularly carefully on wet
and snow-covered road
surfaces.

226Vehicle care3. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
battery as possible, however at
least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of 1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap
by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 208.

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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 3 208.

228Vehicle care
Screw in the towing eye anticlockwise
as far as it will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a
tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye clockwise.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Appearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock
function. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences,
therefore wash your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, we recommend one with
textile brushes and a programme
without wax additives.
When doing a hand wash, use clear
water and a soft brush, cleaning in the
grain direction of the textile hood.
Never use a steam-jet or high-
pressure jet cleaner for the soft top or
the engine compartment.

230Vehicle careWhen cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using a soft cloth and window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.
Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.Paintwork damage
Rectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.Interior care
Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light- coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.

257Clock............................................. 80
Code ............................................. 99
Collision damage repair ..............251
Control indicators.......................... 86
Control of the vehicle .................134
Controls ........................................ 77
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............233
Cruise control ...................... 92, 155
Cupholders .................................. 69
Curve lighting.............................. 114
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............114
Declaration of conformity ............248
DEF ............................................ 141
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................141
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......194
Diesel particle filter ...............90, 140
Door open .................................... 93
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........155
Driver Information Centre .............93
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 181
Driving hints ................................ 134
E Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 202Electric parking brake ...........89, 149
Electric parking brake fault ...........89
Electronic climate control system 126
Electronic driving programmes ..146
Electronic Stability Control.......... 152
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............90
Electronic Stability Control off....... 90
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......188
Engine compartment fuse box ...203
Engine coolant ........................... 190
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 84
Engine data ............................... 240
Engine exhaust .......................... 140
Engine identification ...................236
Engine oil ................... 189, 233, 237
Engine oil pressure ......................91
Entry lighting .............................. 121
Event data recorders ..................253
Exit lighting ................................ 121
Exterior care .............................. 228
Exterior light ................................. 92
Exterior lighting ....................12, 110
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29
F
Fault ........................................... 147
First aid ......................................... 74
First aid kit ................................... 74Fixed air vents ........................... 131
Fog light ....................................... 92
Fog lights ................................... 197
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Following distance indication ......160
Forward collision alert................. 158
Front airbag system .....................60
Front fog lights ........................... 118
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 69
Front turn signal lights ...............198
Fuel............................................. 176
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 180
Fuel for diesel engines ..............177
Fuel for petrol engines ...............176
Fuel gauge ................................... 84
Fuses ......................................... 202
G Gauges ......................................... 83
General information ...................181
Glovebox ..................................... 68
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 97
Ground clearance .......................134
H Halogen headlights ....................195
Hand brake ......................... 148, 149
Hazard warning flashers ............117

259QQuickheat ................................... 130
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 254
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 120
Rear floor storage cover ..............73
Rear fog light ............................... 92
Rear fog lights ........................... 118
Rear storage ................................. 73
Rear view camera ...................... 170
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 233, 237
Refuelling ................................... 178
Registered trademarks ...............253
Retained power off .....................135
Reversing lights .........................119
Ride control systems ..................151
Rollover protection system ...........44
S
Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................87
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Seat folding .................................. 50
Seat heating ................................. 53
Seat position ................................ 47
Seat ventilation ............................. 53Selective catalytic reduction .......141
Selector lever ............................. 145
Service ............................... 132, 232
Service display ............................ 85
Service information ....................232
Side airbag system ......................61
Side blind spot alert ....................168
Sidelights .................................... 110
Side turn signal lights ................201
Soft top ........................................ 34
Software acknowledgement .......251
Spare wheel ............................... 221
Speed limiter............................... 157
Speedometer ............................... 83
Starting and operating ................135
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................135
Steering ...................................... 134
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 77
Steering wheel controls ...............77
Stop-start system........................ 136
Storage ......................................... 68
Storage compartments .................68
Sunvisor lights ........................... 120
Sun visors .................................... 34
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 199Three-point seat belt .................... 55
Tools .......................................... 208
Top-tether fastening eyes ............67
Tow bar....................................... 181
Towing ................................ 181, 226
Towing another vehicle .............227
Towing equipment .....................182
Towing the vehicle .....................226
Traction Control system ............. 151
Traction Control system off........... 90
Traffic sign assistant ...................172
Trailer coupling ........................... 181
Trailer towing ............................. 181
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .................144
Tread depth ............................... 214
Trip odometer .............................. 83
Turn and lane-change signals ...118
Turn signal ................................... 87
Tyre chains ................................ 215
Tyre designations ......................209
Tyre pressure ............................ 213
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 91, 210
Tyre pressures ........................... 246
Tyre repair kit ............................. 216
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 161
Upholstery .................................. 230