Opel Cascada (2017 year). Manual - part 15

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Vehicle care

Caution

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.

Washing

The 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 wiper

must 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.

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Caution

Always use a cleaning agent with

a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot

surfaces.

Caution

After washing or cleaning, the soft

top must be completely dried

before opening. If a wet soft top

remains opened for a longer time,

it would be damaged by water

spotting and mould growth.

When cleaning with a high-pressure

jet cleaner ensure a minimum

distance of 30 cm to the rear brand

emblem to prevent unintended

unlocking.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the

vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use

separate leathers for painted and

glass surfaces: remnants of wax on

the windows will impair vision.
Have the door hinges of all doors

greased by a workshop.

Do not use hard objects to remove

spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on

painted surfaces.

Exterior lights

Headlight and other light covers are

made of plastic. Do not use any

abrasive or caustic agents, do not use

an ice scraper, and do not clean them

dry.

Polishing and waxing

Wax painted parts of the vehicle

regularly (at the latest when water no

longer beads). Otherwise, the

paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint

has become dull or if solid deposits

have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a

protective film, making waxing

unnecessary.
Soft top as well as plastic body parts

must not be treated with wax or

polishing agents.

Windows and windscreen wiper

blades

Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois

leather together with window cleaner

and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from

inside, always wipe in parallel to the

heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a

sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the

scraper firmly against the glass so

that no dirt can get under it and

scratch the glass.
Remove dirt residues from smearing

wiper blades by using a soft cloth and

window cleaner. Also make sure to

remove any residues such as wax,

insect residues and similar from the

window.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous

wiping on dry windows will damage or

even destroy the wiper blades.

Wheels and tyres

Do not use high-pressure jet

cleaners.

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Vehicle care

Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel

cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated

with the same agents as the body.

Paintwork damage

Rectify 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 a

weak 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.

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Service and

maintenance

General information ................... 233

Service information .................. 233

Recommended fluids, lubricants

and parts .................................... 234

Recommended fluids and

lubricants ................................ 234

General information

Service information

In order to ensure economical and

safe vehicle operation and to

maintain the value of your vehicle, it

is of vital importance that all

maintenance work is carried out at the

proper intervals as specified.
The detailed, up-to-date service

schedule for your vehicle is available

at the workshop.
Service display 3 86.

European service intervals

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 30,000 km or after

1 year, whichever occurs first, unless

otherwise indicated in the service

display.
A shorter service interval can be valid

for severe driving behaviour, e.g. for

taxis and police vehicles.
The European service intervals are

valid for the following countries:

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-

Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,

Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,

Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,

Greece, Greenland, Hungary,

Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,

Liechtenstein, Lithuania,

Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta,

Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands,

Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,

San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia,

Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,

Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Service display 3 86.

International service intervals

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 15,000 km or after

1 year, whichever occurs first, unless

otherwise indicated in the service

display.
The international service intervals are

valid for the countries which are not

listed in the European service

intervals.
Service display 3 86.

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Service and maintenance

Confirmations

Confirmation of service is recorded in

the Service and Warranty Booklet.

The date and mileage is completed

with the stamp and signature of the

servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and

warranty booklet is completed

correctly as continuous proof of

service is essential if any warranty or

goodwill claims are to be met, and is

also a benefit when selling the

vehicle.

Service interval with remaining

engine oil life duration

The service interval is based on

several parameters depending on

usage.
The service display lets you know

when to change the engine oil.
Service display 3 86.

Recommended fluids,

lubricants and parts

Recommended fluids and

lubricants

Only use products that meet the

recommended specifications.

9 Warning

Operating materials are

hazardous and could be

poisonous. Handle with care. Pay

attention to information given on

the containers.

Engine oil

Engine oil is identified by its quality

and its viscosity. Quality is more

important than viscosity when

selecting which engine oil to use. The

oil quality ensures e.g. engine

cleanliness, wear protection and oil

aging control, whereas viscosity

grade gives information on the oil's

thickness over a temperature range.

Dexos is the newest engine oil quality

that provides optimum protection for

petrol and diesel engines. If it is

unavailable, engine oils of other listed

qualities must be used.
Select the appropriate engine oil

based on its quality and on the

minimum ambient temperature

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 238.

Topping up engine oil

Engine oils of different manufacturers

and brands can be mixed as long as

they comply with the required engine

oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only

ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is

prohibited, since it can cause long-

term engine damage under certain

operating conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil

based on its quality and on the

minimum ambient temperature

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 238.

Additional engine oil additives

The use of additional engine oil

additives could cause damage and

invalidate the warranty.

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235

Engine oil viscosity grades

The SAE viscosity grade gives

information on the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two

figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first

figure, followed by a W, indicates the

low temperature viscosity and the

second figure the high temperature

viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade

depending on the minimum ambient

temperature 3 238.
All of the recommended viscosity

grades are suitable for high ambient

temperatures.

Coolant and antifreeze

Use only organic acid type-long life

coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for

the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with

coolant designed for excellent

corrosion protection and frost

protection down to approx. -28 °C. In

northern countries with very low

temperatures the factory filled coolant

provides frost protection down to

approx. -37 °C. This concentration

should be maintained all year round.

The use of additional coolant

additives that intend to give additional

corrosion protection or seal against

minor leaks can cause function

problems. Liability for consequences

resulting from the use of additional

coolant additives will be rejected.

Brake and clutch fluid

Over time, brake fluid absorbs

moisture which will reduce braking

effectiveness. The brake fluid should

therefore be replaced at the specified

interval.

AdBlue

Only use AdBlue to reduce the

nitrogen oxides in the exhaust

emission 3 144.

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Technical data

Technical data

Vehicle identification .................. 236

Vehicle Identification Number .. 236

Identification plate ................... 236

Engine identification ................ 237

Vehicle data ............................... 238

Recommended fluids and

lubricants ................................ 238

Engine data ............................. 241

Performance ............................ 242

Vehicle weight ......................... 244

Vehicle dimensions ................. 244

Capacities ................................ 246

Tyre pressures ........................ 247

Vehicle identification

Vehicle Identification

Number

The Vehicle Identification Number

may be stamped on the identification

plate and on the floor pan, under the

floor covering, visible under a cover.
The Vehicle Identification Number

may be embossed on the instrument

panel, visible through the windscreen,

or in the engine compartment on the

right body panel.

Identification plate

The identification plate is located on

the front left or right door frame.

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Information on identification label:
1 : Manufacturer

2 : Type approval number

3 : Vehicle Identification Number

4 : Permissible gross vehicle weight

rating in kg

5 : Permissible gross train weight

in kg

6 : Maximum permissible front axle

load in kg

7 : Maximum permissible rear axle

load in kg

8 : Vehicle-specific or country-

specific data

The combined total of front and rear

axle loads must not exceed the

permissible gross vehicle weight. For

example, if the front axle is bearing its

maximum permissible load, the rear

axle can only bear a load that is equal

to the gross vehicle weight minus the

front axle load.
The technical data is determined in

accordance with European

Community standards. We reserve

the right to make modifications.

Specifications in the vehicle

documents always have priority over

those given in this manual.

Engine identification

The technical data tables show the

engine identifier code. Engine data

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 241.

To identify the respective engine,

refer to the engine power in the EEC

Certificate of Conformity provided

with your vehicle or other national

registration documents.

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Technical data

Vehicle data

Recommended fluids and lubricants

European service schedule

Required engine oil quality

All European countries with European service interval 3 233

Engine oil quality

Petrol engines

(including CNG, LPG, E85)

Diesel engines

dexos 1

–

–

dexos 2

✔

✔

In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use max. 1 litre engine oil quality ACEA C3 once between each oil change.

Engine oil viscosity grades

All European countries with European service interval 3 233

Ambient temperature

Petrol and diesel engines

down to -25 °C

SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40

below -25 °C

SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40

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International service schedule

Required engine oil quality

All countries with international service interval 3 233

Engine oil quality

Petrol engines

(including CNG, LPG, E85)

Diesel engines

dexos 1 (if available)

✔

–

dexos 2

✔

✔

In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use the oil qualities listed below:

All countries with international service interval 3 233

Engine oil quality

Petrol engines

(including CNG, LPG, E85)

Diesel engines

GM-LL-A-025

✔

–

GM-LL-B-025

–

✔

All countries with international service interval 3 233

Engine oil quality

Petrol engines

(including CNG, LPG, E85)

Diesel engines

ACEA A3/B3

✔

–

ACEA A3/B4

✔

✔

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Technical data

All countries with international service interval 3 233

ACEA C3

✔

✔

API SM

✔

–

API SN resource conserving

✔

–

Engine oil viscosity grades

All countries with international service interval 3 233

Ambient temperature

Petrol and diesel engines

down to -25 °C

SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40

below -25 °C

SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40

down to -20 °C

SAE 10W-30

1)

 or SAE 10W-40

1)

1)

Permitted, but usage of SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 with dexos quality is recommended.

Technical data

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Engine data

Sales designation

1.4 Turbo

1.4 Turbo

1.6 Turbo

1.6 Turbo

1.6 Turbo

Engine identifier code

B14NEL

B14NET

A16XHT

B16SHT

B16SHL

Engineering code

B14NET

B14NET

A16XHT

B16SHT

B16SHT

Piston displacement [cm

3

]

1364

1364

1598

1598

1598

Engine power [kW]

88

103

125

147

125

at rpm

4200-6000

4900-6000

6000

5500

4750-6000

Torque [Nm]

200

200

260

280

260

at rpm

1850-4200

1850-4900

1650-3200

1650-5000

1650-4500

Fuel type

Petrol

Petrol

Petrol

Petrol

Petrol

Octane rating RON

2)

recommended

95

95

98

98

98

possible

98

98

95

95

95

possible

91

91

91

91

91

2)

A country specific label at the fuel filler flap can supersede the engine specific requirement.

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Technical data

Sales designation

2.0 CDTI

2.0 CDTI

2.0 CDTI BiTurbo

Engine identifier code

A20DTH

B20DTH

A20DTR

Engineering code

A20DTH

B20DTH

A20DTR

Piston displacement [cm

3

]

1956

1956

1956

Engine power [kW]

121

125

143

at rpm

4000

3750

4000

Torque [Nm]

350

400

400

at rpm

1750-2500

1750-2500

1750-2500

Fuel type

Diesel

Diesel

Diesel

Performance

Engine

B14NEL

B14NET

A16XHT

B16SHT

B16SHL

Maximum speed [km/h]
Manual transmission

195

207

222

235

–

Automatic transmission

–

–

–

–

219

Technical data

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Engine

A20DTH

B20DTH

A20DTR

Maximum speed [km/h]
Manual transmission

218

218

230

Automatic transmission

212

–

–

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Technical data

Vehicle weight

Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment

Engine

Manual transmission

Automatic transmission

without/with air conditioning
[kg]

B14NEL

1701/1714

–

B14NET

1701/1714

–

A16XHT

–/1733

–

B16SHT

–/1733

–

B16SHL

–

–/1733

A20DTH

–/1816

–/1816

B20DTH

–/1843

–

A20DTR

–/1816

–

Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight.
Loading information 3 76.

Vehicle dimensions

Length [mm]

4696

Length max. when operating soft top [mm]

4760

Width without exterior mirrors [mm]

1839

Width with two exterior mirrors [mm]

2020

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Height (without antenna) [mm]

1443

Height max. when operating soft top [mm]

2103

Length of load compartment floor [mm]

1121

Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm]

1818

Load compartment width [mm]

978

Load compartment height [mm] with opened soft top

246

Load compartment height [mm] with closed soft top

453

Wheelbase [mm]

2695

Turning circle diameter [m]

12.2