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Lighting

Exit lighting is switched off

In the second stage, a message

immediately if the turn signal lever is

which confirms activation of the

pulled while the driver's door is open.

vehicle battery discharge protection

will be displayed in the Driver

Activation, deactivation and duration

Information Centre.

of this function can be changed in the

Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation

Switching off electric lights

3 103.

The settings can be saved for the key

To prevent discharge of the vehicle

being used 3 21.

battery when the ignition is switched

off, some interior lights are switched

off automatically after some time.

Battery discharge protection

Vehicle battery state of charge

function

The function guarantees longest

vehicle battery life via a generator

with controllable power output and

optimised power distribution.

To prevent discharge of the vehicle

battery when driving, the following

systems are reduced automatically in

two stages and finally switched off:

● auxiliary heater

● heated rear window and mirrors

● heated seats

● fan

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Climate control

125

Heating will not be fully effective until

Climate control

Climate control systems

the engine has reached normal

operating temperature.

Heating and ventilation

system

Air distribution

Climate control systems

125

Heating and ventilation system 125

s : to windscreen and front door

Air conditioning system

126

windows

Electronic climate control

M : to head area via adjustable air

system

128

vents

Auxiliary heater

132

K : to foot well and windscreen

Air vents

133

All combinations are possible.

Adjustable air vents

133

Fixed air vents

133

Fan speed

Maintenance

133

Adjust the air flow by switching the fan

Air intake

133

to the desired speed.

Pollen filter

133

Air conditioning regular

operation

134

Controls for:

Service

134

● temperature

● air distribution

● fan speed

● demisting and defrosting

Heated rear window Ü 3 33.

Temperature

red

: warm

blue : cold

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Climate control

Demisting and defrosting

Air conditioning system

Cooling n

● Press V: fan automatically

In addition to the heating and

Press n to switch on cooling. The

switches to higher speed, the air

ventilation system, the air

LED in the button illuminates to

distribution is directed towards

conditioning system has controls for:

indicate activation. Cooling is only

the windscreen.

functional when the engine is running

: cooling

and climate control fan is switched on.

● Set temperature control to

: air recirculation

warmest level.

Press n again to switch off cooling.

Heated seats ß 3 53, Heated

● Switch on heated rear window Ü.

The air conditioning system cools and

steering wheel * 3 77.

dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the

● Open side air vents as required

outside temperature is slightly above

and direct them towards the door

the freezing point. Therefore

windows.

condensation may form and drip from

under the vehicle.

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127

If no cooling or drying is required,

Maximum cooling

9 Warning

switch off the cooling system for fuel

saving reasons. Activated cooling

The exchange of fresh air is

may inhibit Autostops.

reduced in air recirculation mode.

Stop-start system 3 138.

In operation without cooling the air

humidity increases, so the

Air recirculation system

windows may mist up from inside.

The quality of the passenger

compartment air deteriorates,

which may cause the vehicle

occupants to feel drowsy.

In warm and very humid ambient air

conditions, the windscreen may mist

Briefly open the windows so that hot

up from outside, when cold air is

air can disperse quickly.

directed towoards it. If windscreen

mists up from outside, activate

● Switch on cooling n.

windscreen wiper and deactivate s.

● Air recirculation system

on.

● Press air distribution switch M.

Press

to activate air recirculation

● Set temperature control to

mode. The LED in the button

coldest level.

illuminates to indicate activation.

● Set fan speed to highest level.

Press

again to deactivate air

● Open all vents.

recirculation mode.

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Climate control

Demisting and defrosting the

Notice

windows V

If V is pressed while the engine is

running, an Autostop will be inhibited

until V is pressed again.

If s is pressed with the fan switched

on and the engine running, an

Autostop will be inhibited until s is

pressed again or until the fan is

switched off.

If V is pressed while the engine is

in an Autostop, the engine will restart

automatically.

Controls for:

If s is pressed with the fan switched

on while the engine is in an

● temperature on driver side

Autostop, the engine will restart

● air distribution

●

Press V; fan automatically

automatically.

switches to higher speed, the air

● fan speed

distribution is directed towards

Stop-start system 3 138.

● temperature on front passenger

the windscreen.

side

●

Set temperature control to

Electronic climate control

: cooling

warmest level.

system

AUTO : automatic mode

●

Switch on heated rear window Ü.

: manual air recirculation

The dual zone climate control allows

●

Open side air vents as required

: demisting and defrosting

different climatisation temperatures

and direct them towards the door

for driver side and front passenger

Heated rear window Ü 3 33, Heated

windows.

side.

seats ß 3 53, Ventilated seats 3 53,

In automatic mode, temperature, fan

Heated steering wheel * 3 77.

speed and air distribution are

regulated automatically.

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Automatic mode AUTO

● Press n to switch on optimal

cooling and demisting. The LED

in the button illuminates to

indicate activation.

● Set the preselected

temperatures for driver and front

passenger using the left and right

rotary knobs. Recommended

temperature is 22 °C.

When the soft top is opened, the

Climate control adapts the automatic

mode to the changed climatic

Climate control settings are shown on

environment.

the Graphic-Info-Display, or

The fan speed regulation in automatic

Basic setting for maximum comfort:

depending on the version, on Colour-

mode can be changed in the Settings

Info-Display. Setting modifications

● Press AUTO; the air distribution

menu.

are briefly popped-up in both

and fan speed are regulated

Vehicle personalisation 3 103.

displays, superimposed over the

automatically.

currently displayed menu.

● Open all air vents to allow

Temperature preselection

The electronic climate control system

optimised air distribution in

Set temperatures to the desired

is only fully operational when the

automatic mode.

value.

engine is running.

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Climate control

Demisting and defrosting the

Notice

windows V

If V is pressed while the engine is

running, an Autostop will be inhibited

until V is pressed again.

If s is pressed with the fan switched

on and the engine running, an

Autostop will be inhibited until s is

pressed again or until the fan is

switched off.

If V is pressed while the engine is

in an Autostop, the engine will restart

automatically.

If the minimum temperature Lo is set,

If s is pressed with the fan switched

the climate control system runs at

on while the engine is in an

maximum cooling, if cooling n is

Autostop, the engine will restart

●

Press V. The LED in the button

switched on.

automatically.

illuminates to indicate activation.

If the maximum temperature Hi is set,

Stop-start system 3 138.

●

Temperature and air distribution

the climate control system runs at

are set automatically and the fan

maximum heating.

Manual settings

runs at high speed.

Notice

●

Switch on heated rear window Ü.

Climate control system settings can

If n is switched on, reducing the set

be changed by activating the buttons

cabin temperature can cause the

●

To return to previous mode:

and rotary knobs as follows.

engine to restart from an Autostop or

press V. To return to automatic

Changing a setting will deactivate the

inhibit an Autostop.

mode: press AUTO.

automatic mode.

Setting of automatic rear window

Stop-start system 3 138.

heating can be changed in the

Settings menu in the Info-Display.

Vehicle personalisation 3 103.

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Fan speed Z

Air distribution s, M, K

Cooling n

Press lower button to decrease or

Press appropriate button for desired

Press n to switch on cooling. The

upper button to increase fan speed as

adjustment. Activation is indicated by

LED in the button illuminates to

shown in the illustration. The fan

illumination of the LED in the button.

indicate activation. Cooling is only

speed is indicated by the number of

functional when the engine is running

s : to windscreen and front door

segments in the display.

and climate control fan is switched on.

windows (air conditioning is

Pressing the lower button for longer:

activated in the background to

Press n again to switch off cooling.

fan and cooling are switched off.

help preventing windows from

The air conditioning system cools and

fogging)

Pressing the upper button for longer:

dehumidifies (dries) when outside

the fan runs at maximum speed.

M : to head area via adjustable air

temperature is above a specific level.

vents

Therefore condensation may form

To return to automatic mode: Press

K : to foot well and windscreen

and drip from under the vehicle.

AUTO.

All combinations are possible.

If no cooling or drying is required,

switch off the cooling system for fuel

Return to Automatic air distribution:

saving reasons. When the cooling

press AUTO.

system is switched off, no engine

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Climate control

restart will be requested by the

Press

to activate air recirculation

Auxiliary heater

climate control system during an

mode. The LED in the button

Autostop. Exception: defrost system

illuminates to indicate activation.

Air heater

is activated and outside temperature

Press

again to deactivate

Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air

above 0 °C.

recirculation mode.

heater which automatically warms up

Stop-start system 3 138.

the passenger compartment more

The display will indicate ACON when

9 Warning

quickly.

cooling is activated or ACOFF when

the cooling is deactivated.

The exchange of fresh air is

reduced in air recirculation mode.

Activation or deactivation of cooling

In operation without cooling the air

operation after engine start can be

humidity increases, so the

changed in the Settings menu in the

windows may mist up from inside.

Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation

The quality of the passenger

3 103.

compartment air deteriorates,

which may cause the vehicle

Air recirculation mode

occupants to feel drowsy.

In warm and very humid ambient air

conditions, the windscreen may mist

up from outside when cold air is

directed towards it. If windscreen

mists up from outside, activate

windscreen wiper and deactivate s.

Basic settings

Some settings can be changed in the

Settings menu in the Info-Display.

Vehicle personalisation 3 103.

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133

Air vents

Maintenance

Adjustable air vents

Air intake

At least one air vent must be open

while the cooling is on.

Direct the flow of air by tilting and

swivelling the slats.

To close the vent, turn the adjuster

wheel towards the smaller W symbol.

The air intake in front of the

windscreen in the engine

9 Warning

compartment must be kept clear to

To open the vent, turn the adjuster

allow air intake. Remove any leaves,

wheel towards the bigger W symbol.

Do not attach any objects to the

dirt or snow.

Adjust the air amount at the vent

slats of the air vents. Risk of

outlet by turning the adjuster wheel.

damage and injury in case of an

accident.

Pollen filter

The pollen filter cleans dust, soot,

Fixed air vents

pollen and spores from the air

Additional air vents are located

entering the vehicle through the air

beneath the windscreen and door

intake.

windows and in the foot wells.

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Climate control

Air conditioning regular

operation

In order to ensure continuously

efficient performance, cooling must

be operated for a few minutes once a

month, irrespective of the weather

and time of year. Operation with

cooling is not possible when the

outside temperature is too low.

Service

For optimal cooling performance, it is

recommended to annually check the

climate control system, starting

three years after initial vehicle

registration, including:

● functionality and pressure test

● heating functionality

● leakage check

● check of drive belts

● cleaning of condenser and

evaporator drainage

● performance check

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Driving and operating

135

Driving characteristics and

Manual transmission

149

Driving and

towing tips

182

Brakes

150

operating

Trailer towing

182

Antilock brake system

150

Towing equipment

183

Parking brake

151

Brake assist

152

Hill start assist

153

Driving hints

136

Control of the vehicle

136

Ride control systems

153

Steering

136

Traction Control system

153

Ground clearance

136

Electronic Stability Control

154

Interactive driving system

155

Starting and operating

137

New vehicle running-in

137

Driver assistance systems

157

Ignition switch positions

137

Cruise control

157

Retained power off

137

Speed limiter

158

Starting the engine

137

Forward collision alert

160

Overrun cut-off

138

Following distance indication ... 162

Stop-start system

138

Parking assist

163

Parking

140

Side blind spot alert

170

Rear view camera

171

Engine exhaust

142

Traffic sign assistant

173

Diesel particle filter

142

Lane departure warning

177

Catalytic converter

143

AdBlue

143

Fuel

178

Fuel for petrol engines

178

Automatic transmission

146

Fuel for diesel engines

178

Transmission display

146

Refuelling

179

Selector lever

147

Fuel consumption - CO₂-

Manual mode

148

Electronic driving programmes 148

Emissions

181

Fault

148

Trailer hitch

181

Interruption of power supply

149

General information

181

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Driving and operating

Driving hints

Pedals

Ground clearance

To ensure the pedal travel is

Due to the reduced ground clearance,

Control of the vehicle

uninhibited, there must be no mats in

the vehicle can be damaged

the area of the pedals.

depending on the vehicle loading and

Never coast with engine not

appearance of the ground. Take

Use only floor mats, which fit properly

running (except during Autostop)

special care and drive slowly on steep

and are fixed by the retainers on the

driveways, entry and exit of parking

Many systems will not function in this

driver's side.

garages, high kerbs and uneven

situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power

surfaces. If possible, drive diagonally

steering). Driving in this manner is a

Steering

with one wheel after another when

danger to yourself and others. All

If power steering assist is lost

running over kerbs or uneven

systems function during an Autostop,

because the engine stops or due to a

surfaces.

but there will be a controlled reduction

in power steering assist and vehicle

system malfunction, the vehicle can

speed is reduced.

be steered but may require increased

effort.

Stop-start system 3 138.

Control indicator c 3 91.

Idle boost

Caution

If charging of the battery is required

due to battery condition, the power

Vehicles equipped with hydraulic

output of the generator has to be

power steering:

increased. This will be achieved by an

idle boost which may be audible. A

If the steering wheel is turned until

message is displayed in the Driver

it reaches the end of its travel, and

Information Centre.

is held in that position for more

than 15 seconds, damage may

occur to the power steering

system and there may be loss of

power steering assist.

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137

Power to the Infotainment system will

Starting and operating

Ignition switch positions

continue to operate for 30 minutes or

until the key is removed from the

New vehicle running-in

ignition switch, regardless of whether

Do not brake unnecessarily hard for

any door will be opened.

the first few journeys.

During the first drive, smoke may

Starting the engine

occur because of wax and oil

evaporating off the exhaust system.

Park the vehicle in the open for a

while after the first drive and avoid

inhaling the fumes.

During the running-in period fuel and

engine oil consumption may be

higher and the cleaning process of

ignition off

the diesel particle filter may take

steering wheel lock released,

place more often. Autostop may be

ignition off

inhibited to allow for charging the

ignition on, for diesel engine:

vehicle battery.

preheating

Diesel particle filter 3 142.

starting

Manual transmission: operate clutch.

Retained power off

Automatic transmission: operate

brake and move the selector lever to

The following electronic systems can

P or N.

work until the driver's door is opened

or at the latest for 10 minutes after the

Do not operate the accelerator pedal.

ignition is switched off:

Diesel engine: turn the key to position

● power windows

2 for preheating until control

indicator ! extinguishes.

● power outlets

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Driving and operating

Turn the key briefly to position 3 and

Automatic Starter Control

Overrun cut-off

release: an automatic procedure

This function controls the engine

The fuel supply is automatically cut off

operates the starter with a short delay

starting procedure. The driver does

during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle

as long as the engine is running, see

not have to hold the key in position 3.

is driven with a gear engaged but

'Automatic Starter Control'.

Once applied, the system will go on

accelerator is released.

Before restarting or to switch off the

starting automatically until the engine

engine, turn the key back to position

is running. Because of the checking

Stop-start system

procedure, the engine starts running

During an Autostop, the engine can

after a short delay.

The stop-start system helps to save

be started by depressing the clutch

fuel and to reduce the exhaust

Possible reasons for a non-starting

pedal.

emissions. When conditions allow, it

engine:

switches off the engine as soon as the

Starting the vehicle at low

● Clutch pedal not operated

vehicle is at a low speed or at a

temperatures

(manual transmission).

standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a

● Brake pedal not operated or

traffic jam. It starts the engine

Starting the engine without additional

selector lever not in P or N

automatically as soon as the clutch is

heaters is possible down to -25 °С for

(automatic transmission).

depressed. A vehicle battery sensor

diesel engines and -30 °C for petrol

ensures that an Autostop is only

engines. Required is an engine oil

● Timeout occurred.

performed if the vehicle battery is

with the correct viscosity, the correct

sufficiently charged for a restart.

Turbo engine warm-up

fuel, performed services and a

sufficiently charged vehicle battery.

Upon start-up, engine available

Activation

With temperatures below -30 °C the

torque may be limited for a short time,

The stop-start system is available as

automatic transmission needs a

especially when the engine

soon as the engine is started, the

warming phase of approx. 5 minutes.

temperature is cold. The limitation is

vehicle starts-off and the conditions

The selector lever must be in position

to allow the lubrication system to fully

as stated below in this section are

protect the engine.

fulfilled.

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139

Deactivation

The engine will be switched off while

Conditions for an Autostop

the ignition stays on.

The stop-start system checks if each

of the following conditions is fulfilled:

●

The stop-start system is not

manually deactivated.

●

The bonnet is fully closed.

●

The driver's door is closed or the

driver's seat belt is fastened.

●

The vehicle battery is sufficiently

charged and in good condition.

●

The engine is warmed up.

●

The engine coolant temperature

is not too high.

Deactivate the stop-start system

manually by pressing eco. The

An Autostop is indicated by the

●

The engine exhaust temperature

deactivation is indicated when the

needle at the AUTOSTOP position in

is not too high, e.g. after driving

LED in the button extinguishes.

the tachometer.

with high engine load.

During an Autostop, the heating and

●

The ambient temperature is

Autostop

brake performance will be

above -5 °C.

If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a

maintained.

●

The climate control system

standstill, activate an Autostop as

allows an Autostop.

follows:

Caution

●

The brake vacuum is sufficient.

● Depress the clutch pedal.

The power steering assist may be

●

The self-cleaning function of the

● Move the selector lever to

reduced during an Autostop.

diesel particle filter is not active.

neutral.

●

The vehicle was driven at least at

● Release the clutch pedal.

walking speed since the last

Autostop.

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Driving and operating

Otherwise an Autostop will be

The engine start is indicated by the

● The charging level of the vehicle

inhibited.

needle at the idle speed position in

battery is below a defined level.

the tachometer.

Certain settings of the climate control

● The brake vacuum is not

system may inhibit an Autostop. See

If the selector lever is shifted out of

sufficient.

'Climate control' chapter for more

neutral before depressing the clutch

● The vehicle is driven at least at

details 3 128.

first, control indicator - illuminates

walking speed.

or is shown as a symbol in the Driver

Immediately after motorway driving,

● The climate control system

Information Centre.

an Autostop may be inhibited.

requests an engine start.

Control indicator - 3 90.

New vehicle running-in 3 137.

● The air conditioning is manually

switched on.

Vehicle battery discharge protection

Restart of the engine by the stop-

start system

If the bonnet is not fully closed, a

To ensure reliable engine restarts,

warning message is displayed in the

several battery discharge protection

The selector lever must be in neutral

Driver Information Centre.

features are implemented as part of

to enable an automatic restart.

the stop-start system.

If an electrical accessory, e.g. a

If one of the following conditions

portable CD player, is connected to

Power saving measures

occurs during an Autostop, the

the power outlet, a brief power drop

During an Autostop, several electrical

engine will be restarted automatically

during restart might be noticeable.

features such as auxiliary electric

by the stop-start system:

heater or rear window heating are

● The stop-start system is

Parking

disabled or switched to a power

manually deactivated.

saving mode. The fan speed of the

● The bonnet is opened.

9 Warning

climate control system is reduced to

● The driver's seat belt is

save power.

unfastened and the driver's door

● Do not park the vehicle on an

Restart of the engine by the driver

is opened.

easily ignitable surface. The

high temperature of the

● The engine temperature is too

Depress the clutch pedal to restart the

exhaust system could ignite the

low.

engine.

surface.

Vauxhall Cascada (2016 year). Manual - part 8