2018 OPEL CASCADA winter tyres

188Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................189
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 189
Vehicle storage ........................189
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....190
Vehicle checks ........................... 190
Performing work ......................190
Bonnet ..................................... 190
Engine oil ................................. 191
Engine coolant ......................... 192
Washer fluid ............................ 193
Brakes ..................................... 193
Brake fluid ............................... 194
Vehicle battery ......................... 194
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....195
Wiper blade replacement ........196
Bulb replacement .......................196
Halogen headlights ..................196
Adaptive forward lighting .........198
Fog lights ................................. 199
Front turn signal lights .............200
Tail lights ................................. 201
Side turn signal lights ..............202
Number plate light ...................203Interior lights ............................ 204
Instrument panel illumination ...204
Electrical system ........................204
Fuses ....................................... 204
Engine compartment fuse box . 205
Instrument panel fuse box .......207
Load compartment fuse box ....208
Vehicle tools .............................. 210
Tools ........................................ 210
Wheels and tyres .......................211
Winter tyres ............................. 211
Tyre designations ....................211
Tyre pressure monitoring
system .................................... 211
Tyre pressure .......................... 215
Tread depth ............................. 216
Changing tyre and wheel size . 216
Wheel covers ........................... 217
Tyre chains .............................. 217
Tyre repair kit .......................... 217
Wheel changing .......................220
Spare wheel ............................ 223
Jump starting ............................. 226
Towing ....................................... 228
Towing the vehicle ...................228
Towing another vehicle ...........229Appearance care .......................230
Exterior care ............................ 230
Interior care ............................. 232

Vehicle care211Wheels and tyres
Wheels
On vehicles with Diesel engines, no
steel rims and only special, vehicle-
approved alloy wheels are permitted.
Tyre condition, wheel condition Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Winter tyres
Winter tyres improve driving safety at temperatures below 7 °C and should
therefore be fitted on all wheels.
All tyre sizes are permitted as winter
tyres 3 248.
Use tyre size 245/45 R18 only as winter tyres.On vehicles with Diesel engines, no
steel rims and only special, vehicle-
approved alloy wheels are permitted.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.
Tyre designations E.g. 235/55 R 17 99 V235:Tyre width, mm55:Cross-section ratio (tyre height
to tyre width), %R:Belt type: RadialRF:Type: RunFlat17:Wheel diameter, inches99:Load index e.g. 99 is
equivalent to 775 kgV:Speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q:up to 160 km/hS:up to 180 km/hT:up to 190 km/hH:up to 210 km/hV:up to 240 km/hW:up to 270 km/h
Choose a tyre appropriate for the
maximum speed of your vehicle.
The maximum speed is achievable at
kerb weight with driver (75 kg) plus
125 kg payload. Optional equipment
could reduce the maximum speed of
the vehicle.
Performance 3 243.
Directional tyres 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.
Tyre pressure monitoringsystem
The tyre pressure monitoring system
checks the pressure of all four tyres
once a minute when vehicle speed
exceeds a certain limit.Caution
Tyre pressure monitoring system
warns only about low tyre pressure condition and does not replace
regular tyre maintenance by the
driver.

Vehicle care215Tyre pressure
Check the pressure of cold tyres at least every 14 days and before any
long journey. Do not forget the spare
wheel. This also applies to vehicles
with tyre pressure monitoring system.
Tyre pressure 3 248.
The tyre pressure information label
on the left door frame indicates the
original equipment tyres and the
correspondent tyre pressures.
The tyre pressure data refers to cold
tyres. It applies to summer and winter tyres.
Always inflate the spare tyre to the
pressure specified for full load.
The ECO tyre pressure serves to
achieve the smallest amount of fuel
consumption possible.
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and
fuel economy and will increase tyre
wear.
Tyre pressures differ depending on
various options. For the correct tyre
pressure value, follow the procedure
below:
1. Identify the engine identifier code.
Engine data 3 242.
2. Identify the respective tyre.
The tyre pressure tables show all
possible tyre combinations 3 248.
For the tyres approved for your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.
The driver is responsible for correct adjustment of tyre pressure.9 Warning
If the pressure is too low, this can
result in considerable tyre warm-
up and internal damage, leading to tread separation and even to tyre
blow-out at high speeds.
9 Warning
For specific tyres the
recommended tyre pressure as
shown in the tyre pressure table may exceed the maximum tyre
pressure as indicated on the tyre.
Never exceed the maximum tyre
pressure as indicated on the tyre.
If the tyre pressure must be reduced
or increased on a vehicle with tyre
pressure monitoring system, switch
off ignition. After adjusting tyre
pressure switch on ignition and select
the relevant setting on the page Tyre
load in the Driver Information Centre
3 95.

216Vehicle careTemperature dependencyThe tyre pressure depends on the
temperature of the tyre. During
driving, tyre temperature and
pressure increase. Tyre pressure
values provided on the tyre
information label and tyre pressure
chart are valid for cold tyres, which means at 20 °C.
The pressure increases by nearly
10 kPa for a 10 °C temperature
increase. This must be considered
when warm tyres are checked.
The tyre pressure value displayed in
the Driver Information Centre shows
the actual tyre inflation pressure. A
cooled down tyre will show a
decreased value, which does not
indicate an air leak.
Tread depth Check tread depth at regular
intervals.
Tyres should be replaced for safety
reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm
(4 mm for winter tyres).For safety reasons it is recommended
that the tread depth of the tyres on
one axle should not vary by more than 2 mm.
The legally permissible minimum
tread depth (1.6 mm) has been
reached when the tread has worn
down as far as one of the tread wear
indicators (TWI). Their position is
indicated by markings on the
sidewall.
If there is more wear at the front than
the rear, swap round front wheels and rear wheels periodically. Ensure that
the direction of rotation of the wheels
is the same as before.
Tyres age, even if they are not used.
We recommend tyre replacement
every 6 years.
Changing tyre and wheel
size
If tyres of a different size than those
fitted at the factory are used, it may be necessary to reprogramme the
speedometer as well as the nominal
tyre pressure and make other vehicle modifications.
After converting to a different tyre
size, have the label with tyre
pressures replaced. 3 2119 Warning
The use of unsuitable tyres or
wheels may lead to accidents and will invalidate the vehicle
operating permit.

Vehicle care223Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired as soon as possible.
Jacking position for lifting platform
Rear arm position of the lifting
platform centrically under the recess
of the sill.
Front arm position of the lifting
platform at the underbody.
Spare wheel If mounting a spare wheel which is
different from the other wheels, this
wheel might be classified as a
temporary spare wheel and the
corresponding speed limits apply,
even though no label indicates this.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
check the applicable speed limit.
The spare wheel has a steel rim.
Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or
used in combination with winter
tyres could affect driveability.
Have the defective tyre replaced
as soon as possible.
Removing the spare wheel and
stowing a damaged wheel in the
load compartment
The spare wheel is located in the
spare wheel well beneath the floor
cover.
The spare wheel well is not designed for other tyre sizes than the spare
wheel.
To remove: 1. Close the soft top and fold in the load compartment partition by
pushing upwards at the loop area towards the inside 3 73.

226Vehicle careTemporary spare wheelCaution
The use of a spare wheel that issmaller 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
80 km/h. 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 3 217.
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.Jump starting
Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks.

264UUltrasonic parking assist............. 163
Upholstery .................................. 232
Upshift .......................................... 91
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 194
Vehicle checks............................ 190
Vehicle data ................................ 239
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 257
Vehicle detected ahead ................95
Vehicle dimensions .................... 246
Vehicle Identification Number ....237
Vehicle jack ................................ 210
Vehicle messages .....................101
Vehicle personalisation .............103
Vehicle security ............................ 27
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 189
Vehicle tools ............................... 210
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 245
Ventilating ..................................... 55
Ventilation ................................... 125
W
Warning chimes .........................102
Warning lights ............................... 85
Warning triangle .......................... 76Washer and wiper systems .........16
Washer fluid ............................... 193
Wheel changing .........................220
Wheel covers ............................. 217
Wheels and tyres .......................211
Wind deflector............................... 43
Windows ....................................... 32
Windscreen................................... 32
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........80
Winter tyres ............................... 211
Wiper blade replacement ..........196