2017 VAUXHALL CASCADA parking brake

In brief111Power windows .....................31
2 Exterior mirrors .....................29
3 Cruise control .....................156
Speed limiter ....................... 158
Forward collision alert .........159
4 Side air vents ...................... 132
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam,
high beam assist .................119
Exit lighting ......................... 122
Parking lights ...................... 120
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 ........................ 154
Central locking system ..........22Hazard warning flashers ....118
Control indicator for airbag deactivation .......................... 88
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............87
Tour mode .......................... 154
11 Info-Display .......................... 98
12 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 26
13 Centre air vents .................. 132
14 Glovebox, lockable ...............68
Fuse box ............................. 205
15 Traction Control system
(TC) ..................................... 152
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .................................. 153
Parking assist systems .......162
Lane departure warning .....176
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 137
16 Climate control system ........ 124
17 AUX input, USB input ..........10
18 Power outlet .......................... 8219Soft top operation switch .....34
Central window switch .........31
20 Selector lever, transmission
21 Parking brake, manual or
electric operation ................150
22 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............136
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 ........................ 111
Rear fog light ...................... 119
Instrument illumination .......120
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 114
Front fog lights ...................119

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 3 136.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.
● 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 3 137.
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 89.
● 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 ..................80
Clock ......................................... 80
Power outlets ............................. 82
Cigarette lighter ......................... 82
Ashtrays .................................... 83
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 83
Instrument cluster ......................83
Speedometer ............................. 83
Odometer .................................. 83
Trip odometer ............................ 84
Tachometer ............................... 84
Fuel gauge ................................ 84
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 85
Service display .......................... 85
Control indicators ......................86
Turn signal ................................. 87Seat belt reminder.....................87
Airbag, belt tensioners and roll bars .......................................... 88
Airbag deactivation ....................88
Charging system .......................88
Malfunction indicator light ..........88
Brake and clutch system ...........89
Operate pedal ............................ 89
Electric parking brake ................89
Electric parking brake fault ........89
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....90
Upshift ....................................... 90
Power steering .......................... 90
Lane departure warning ............90
Electronic Stability Control off ...90
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........90
Traction Control system off .......91
Preheating ................................. 91
Diesel particle filter ....................91
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 ..................................... 93
Rear fog light ............................. 93
Cruise control ............................ 93
Vehicle detected ahead .............93
Door open .................................. 93
Information displays .....................93
Driver Information Centre ..........93
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 98
Vehicle messages ......................100
Warning chimes .......................100
Battery voltage ........................ 101
Vehicle personalisation ..............101
Telematics service .....................106
OnStar ..................................... 106

Instruments and controls87RBrake and clutch system 3 89-Operate pedal 3 89mElectric parking brake 3 89jElectric parking brake fault
3 89uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 90RUpshift 3 90cPower 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 91!Preheating 3 91%Diesel particle filter 3 91YAdBlue 3 91wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 91IEngine oil pressure 3 91iLow fuel 3 92dImmobiliser 3 928Exterior light 3 92CHigh beam 3 92lHigh beam assist 3 92fAdaptive forward lighting 3 92>Fog light 3 93rRear fog light 3 93mCruise control 3 93AVehicle detected ahead 3 93hDoor open 3 93
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 194, Fuses
3 202.
Turn signals 3 119.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red, when seat is occupied.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched
on until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine for a
maximum of 100 seconds until the
seat belt has been fastened.

Instruments and controls89Flashes 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 3 150.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Brake pedal must be depressed to release the electric parking brake
3 150.
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 137.
Flashes
Clutch pedal must be depressed for a main start of the engine 3 16, 3 136.
On some versions, the operate pedal
message is indicated in the Driver
Information Centre 3 100.
Electric parking brake m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 150.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 3 150.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is in service
mode. Stop vehicle, apply and
release the electric parking brake to
reset.

100Instruments and controlsVehicle messagesMessages are indicated in the Driver
Information Centre, in some cases
together with a warning and signal
sound.
Press SET/CLR , MENU or turn the
adjuster wheel to confirm a message.
Messages in the Driver
Information Centre
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
Messages in the
Colour-Info-Display
Some important messages may
appear additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Press the
multifunction knob to confirm a
message. Some messages only pop- up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or whilst
driving
Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the boot lid is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If the soft top is not completely opened or closed.
● If the soft top lid is not completely
closed.
● If the load compartment partition is folded in when operating the
soft top.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If a certain speed is exceeded when operating the soft top.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.

134Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 135
Control of the vehicle ...............135
Steering ................................... 135
Ground clearance ....................135
Starting and operating ...............136
New vehicle running-in ............136
Ignition switch positions ...........136
Retained power off ..................136
Starting the engine ..................136
Overrun cut-off ........................ 137
Stop-start system ....................137
Parking .................................... 139
Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Diesel particle filter ..................141
Catalytic converter ...................142
AdBlue ..................................... 142
Automatic transmission ..............145
Transmission display ...............145
Selector lever .......................... 146
Manual mode ........................... 147
Electronic driving programmes 147
Fault ........................................ 148
Interruption of power supply ....148Manual transmission ..................149
Brakes ........................................ 149
Antilock brake system .............149
Parking brake .......................... 150
Brake assist ............................. 152
Hill start assist ......................... 152
Ride control systems .................152
Traction Control system ..........152
Electronic Stability Control ......153
Interactive driving system ........154
Driver assistance systems .........156
Cruise control .......................... 156
Speed limiter ........................... 158
Forward collision alert .............159
Following distance indication ...161
Parking assist .......................... 162
Side blind spot alert .................169
Rear view camera ...................171
Traffic sign assistant ................173
Lane departure warning ..........176
Fuel ............................................ 177
Fuel for petrol engines .............177
Fuel for diesel engines ............178
Refuelling ................................ 178
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 180
Trailer hitch ................................ 181
General information .................181Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 181
Trailer towing ........................... 181
Towing equipment ...................182