2017.5 VAUXHALL CASCADA brake

In brief111Power windows .....................31
2 Exterior mirrors .....................29
3 Cruise control .....................155
Speed limiter ....................... 157
Forward collision alert .........158
4 Side air vents ...................... 131
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam,
high beam assist .................118
Exit lighting ......................... 121
Parking lights ...................... 119
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................93
6 Instruments .......................... 83
7 Steering wheel controls .......77
8 Driver Information Centre ...... 93
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system ................................... 78
10 Sport mode ........................ 153
Central locking system ..........22Hazard warning flashers ....117
Control indicator for airbag deactivation .......................... 88
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............87
Tour mode .......................... 153
11 Info-Display .......................... 97
12 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 26
13 Centre air vents .................. 131
14 Glovebox, lockable ...............68
Fuse box ............................. 205
15 Traction Control system
(TC) ..................................... 151
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .................................. 152
Parking assist systems .......161
Lane departure warning .....175
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 136
16 Climate control system ........ 123
17 AUX input, USB input ..........10
18 Power outlet .......................... 8119Soft top operation switch .....34
Central window switch .........31
20 Selector lever, transmission
21 Parking brake, manual or
electric operation ................149
22 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............135
23 Horn ..................................... 78
Driver airbag ........................ 60
24 Bonnet release lever ..........188
25 Storage compartment ..........69
Fuse box ............................ 205
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..77
27 Light switch ........................ 110
Rear fog light ...................... 118
Instrument illumination .......119
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 113
Front fog lights ...................118

16In briefAutomatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode: move selector
lever from D to the left.<:manual mode upshifting]:manual mode downshifting
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 3 144.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 213, 3 246.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 189.
● 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.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector to
P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.

In brief17● Diesel engines: turn the key toposition 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 135.Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Engage neutral gear.
● 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 3 136.
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
brake pedal 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 88.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector

Storage75Loading 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 74.
● Use the hooks in the load compartment for hanging up
carrier bags 3 73. Maximum
load: 5 kg per hook.
● Secure loose objects in the load compartment to prevent themfrom sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrestsof the 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 roll bars behind the
head restraints.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
Always ensure 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 vehicle.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted grossvehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 235) 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 (fuel
tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.

76Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 77
Steering wheel adjustment ........77
Steering wheel controls .............77
Heated steering wheel ...............77
Horn ........................................... 78
Windscreen wiper/washer .........78
Outside temperature ..................79
Clock ......................................... 80
Power outlets ............................. 81
Cigarette lighter ......................... 82
Ashtrays .................................... 82
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 83
Instrument cluster ......................83
Speedometer ............................. 83
Odometer .................................. 83
Trip odometer ............................ 83
Tachometer ............................... 84
Fuel gauge ................................ 84
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 84
Service display .......................... 85
Control indicators ......................86
Turn signal ................................. 87Seat belt reminder.....................87
Airbag, belt tensioners and roll bars .......................................... 87
Airbag deactivation ....................88
Charging system .......................88
Malfunction indicator light ..........88
Brake and clutch system ...........88
Operate pedal ............................ 88
Electric parking brake ................89
Electric parking brake fault ........89
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....89
Upshift ....................................... 89
Power steering .......................... 90
Lane departure warning ............90
Electronic Stability Control off ...90
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........90
Traction Control system off .......90
Preheating ................................. 90
Diesel particle filter ....................90
AdBlue ....................................... 91
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 91
Engine oil pressure ....................91
Low fuel ..................................... 92
Immobiliser ................................ 92
Exterior light .............................. 92
High beam ................................. 92
High beam assist .......................92
Adaptive forward lighting ...........92Fog light ..................................... 92
Rear fog light ............................. 92
Cruise control ............................ 92
Vehicle detected ahead .............93
Door open .................................. 93
Information displays .....................93
Driver Information Centre ..........93
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 97
Vehicle messages ........................99
Warning chimes .......................100
Battery voltage ........................ 100
Vehicle personalisation ..............101
Telematics service .....................105
OnStar ..................................... 105

86Instruments and controlsControl indicatorsThe 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 the
ignition 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
Control indicators in the
instrument cluster
Control indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 87XSeat belt reminder 3 87vAirbag and belt tensioners and
roll bars 3 87VAirbag deactivation 3 88pCharging system 3 88ZMalfunction indicator light
3 88RBrake and clutch system 3 88-Operate pedal 3 88mElectric parking brake 3 89jElectric parking brake fault
3 89uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 89RUpshift 3 89cPower steering 3 90)Lane departure warning 3 90aElectronic Stability Control off
3 90bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 90kTraction Control system off
3 90!Preheating 3 90%Diesel particle filter 3 90YAdBlue 3 91

88Instruments and controlsAirbag deactivationV illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 61.9 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 is
running
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 3 192.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the manual parking
brake is applied 3 149.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.

Instruments and controls89Illuminates
Brake pedal must be depressed to
release the electric parking brake
3 149.
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 136.
Flashes
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine with the key 3 16,
3 135.
On some versions, the message to
operate the clutch pedal is indicated
in the Driver Information Centre
3 99.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 149.Flashes
Electric parking brake is not fully applied 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 3 149.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is in service
mode. 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 3 148.
Upshift R with the number of a higher gear is
indicated or pops up as a full page in
the Driver Information Centre when
upshifting is recommended for fuel
saving reasons.