2018.5 VAUXHALL CASCADA tow

Vehicle care229Caution
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
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage. Insert the 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 3 210.
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.

230Vehicle careCaution
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.Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can cause paint and fabric damage.
If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wipermust be switched off. Remove
additional antenna and external
accessories.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damage.

232Vehicle carePaintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage with
a 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 aweak 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.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.

259Clock............................................. 80
Code ........................................... 101
Control indicators.......................... 86
Control of the vehicle .................136
Controls ........................................ 77
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............234
Cruise control ...................... 94, 157
Cupholders .................................. 69
Curve lighting.............................. 116
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............116
Declaration of conformity ............248
DEF ............................................ 143
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................143
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......195
Door open .................................... 94
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........157
Driver Information Centre .............94
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 183
Driving hints ................................ 136
E Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 204
Electric parking brake ...........90, 151
Electric parking brake fault ...........91Electronic climate control system 128
Electronic driving programmes ..148
Electronic Stability Control.......... 154
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............92
Electronic Stability Control off....... 92
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......190
Engine compartment fuse box ...205
Engine coolant ........................... 192
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 84
Engine data ............................... 242
Engine exhaust .......................... 142
Engine identification ...................238
Engine oil ................... 191, 234, 239
Engine oil pressure ......................93
Entry lighting .............................. 123
Event data recorders ..................254
Exhaust filter ......................... 92, 142
Exit lighting ................................ 123
Exterior care .............................. 230
Exterior light ................................. 93
Exterior lighting ....................12, 112
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29
F
Fault ........................................... 149
First aid ......................................... 74
First aid kit ................................... 74
Fixed air vents ........................... 133Fog light ....................................... 94
Fog lights ................................... 199
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Following distance indication ......162
Forward collision alert................. 160
Front airbag system .....................60
Front fog lights ........................... 120
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 69
Front turn lights .......................... 200
Fuel............................................. 178
Fuel for diesel engines ..............180
Fuel for petrol engines ...............178
Fuel gauge ................................... 84 Funnel......................................... 180
Fuses ......................................... 204
G Gauges ......................................... 83
General information ...................183
Glovebox ..................................... 68
Ground clearance .......................136
H Halogen headlights ....................196
Hand brake ......................... 150, 151
Hazard warning flashers ............119
Headlight flash ........................... 115
Headlight range adjustment ......115
Headlights................................... 112
Headlights when driving abroad 115

261RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 257
Radio remote control ...................20
REACH ....................................... 252
Reading lights ............................ 122
Rear floor storage cover ..............73
Rear fog light ............................... 94
Rear fog lights ........................... 120
Rear storage ................................. 73
Rear view camera ...................... 172
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 234, 239
Refuelling ................................... 180
Registered trademarks ...............254
Retained power off .....................137
Reversing lights .........................121
Ride control systems ..................153
Rollover protection system ...........44
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 lights ........................... 202
Soft top ........................................ 34
Software acknowledgement .......252
Spare wheel ............................... 223
Speed limiter............................... 159
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 .................................... 34
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 201
Three-point seat belt .................... 55Tools .......................................... 210
Tow bar....................................... 183
Towing ................................ 183, 228
Towing another vehicle .............229
Towing equipment .....................184
Towing the vehicle .....................228
Traction Control system ............. 153
Traction Control system off........... 92
Traffic sign assistant ...................174
Trailer coupling ........................... 183
Trailer towing ............................. 183
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .................146
Tread depth ............................... 216
Trip odometer .............................. 83
Turn lights ............................ 88, 120
Tyre chains ................................ 217
Tyre designations ......................211
Tyre pressure ............................ 215
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 92, 211
Tyre pressures ........................... 246
Tyre repair kit ............................. 217
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 163
Upholstery .................................. 232
Upshift .......................................... 91
Using this manual ..........................3