2014 OPEL CASCADA engine

Instruments and controls93
IlluminatesLevel in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 140.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 187.
Immobiliser d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 110.
High beam C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 111 , or when
high beam is on with high beam assist
or intelligent light range 3 114.High beam assist
l illuminates green.
The high beam assist or intelligent
light range is activated 3 112,
3 114.
Adaptive forward lighting
f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Fault in system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System switched to symmetrical low
beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds after the ignition is switched on as a reminder that the
system has been activated 3 113.
Automatic light control 3 111.
Fog light > illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 118.Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 118.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 151.
Vehicle detected ahead
A illuminates green.
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Forward collision alert 3 154.
Door open h is indicated as symbol in the Driver
Information Centre when a door or the
boot lid is open.

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Press the SET/CLR button to select a
function or to confirm a message.
Vehicle Information Menu X
Press the MENU button to select
X .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press the SET/CLR button
to confirm.
Follow the instructions given in the
submenus.
Possible submenus can be,
depending on the version:
■ Unit : displayed units can be
changed
■ Tire Pressure : checks tyre pressure
of all wheels during driving 3 204
■ Tire Load : select tyre pressure
category according to the actually
inflated tyre pressure 3 204
■ Remaining Oil Life : indicates when
to change the engine oil and filter
3 85
■ Speed Warning : if exceeding the
preset speed, a warning chime will
be activated
■ Traffic Sign Assistant : displays
detected traffic signs for the current
route section 3 167
■ Following Dist. : displays the
distance to a preceding moving
vehicle 3 156
Trip/Fuel Information Menu W
Press the MENU button to select W.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
page:

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above recommends upshifting for
fuel saving reasons.
Eco index display : The current fuel
consumption is indicated on a
segment display. For economical driving adapt your driving style to
keep the filled segments within the
Eco area. The more segments are
filled, the higher the fuel
consumption. Simultaneously the
current consumption value is
indicated.
■ Top Consumers : List of top comfort
consumers currently switched on is displayed in descending order. Fuel
saving potential is indicated. A
switched off consumer disappears
from the list and the consumption
value will be updated.
During sporadic driving conditions,
the heated rear window is activated automatically to increase engine
load. In this event, the heated rear
window is indicated as one of the
top consumers, without activation
by the driver.
■ Economy Trend : Displays the
average consumption development
over a distance of 50 km. Filled
segments display the consumption
in 5 km steps and shows the effect
of topography or driving behaviour
on fuel consumption.
Graphic-Info-Display,
Colour-Info-Display Depending on the vehicle
configuration the vehicle has a
Graphic-Info-Display or a Colour-
Info-Display.
The Info-Displays is located in the
instrument panel above the
Infotainment system.
Graphic-Info-Display

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Messages in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC)
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ Service messages
■ Fluid levels
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Brakes
■ Ride control systems
■ Driver assistance systems
■ Cruise control
■ Speed limiter
■ Parking assist systems
■ Lighting, bulb replacement
■ Wiper/washer system
■ Doors, windows
■ Soft top
■ Load compartment, boot lid
■ Radio remote control
■ Seat belts
■ Airbag systems
■ Engine and transmission
■ Tyre pressure
■ Diesel particle filter
■ Vehicle battery status
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.

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■ If a warning message appears inthe Driver Information Centre.
■ If the parking assist detects an object.
■ If unintended lane change occurs.
■ If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling level.
When the vehicle is parked and/ or the driver's door is opened ■ When the key is in the ignition switch.
■ With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ■ If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.1. Switch off immediately any electrical consumers which are
not required for a safe ride, e.g.
seat heating, heated rear window
or other main consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.
The warning message will disappear
after the engine has been started
twice consecutively without a voltage
drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.Vehicle personalisation
The vehicle's behaviour can be
personalised by changing the settings in the Info-Display.
Some of the personal settings for
different drivers can be memorised
individually for each vehicle key.
Memorised settings 3 21.
Depending on vehicle equipment and
country-specific regulations some of
the functions described below may
not be available.
Some functions are only displayed or
active when the engine is running.
Personal settings in the
Graphic-Info-Display
CD 300/CD 400/CD400plus

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Remote door unlock: Changes the
configuration to unlock only the
driver's door or the whole vehicle
whilst unlocking.
Auto relock doors : Activates or
deactivates the automatic relock
function after unlocking without
opening the vehicle.
■ Restore factory settings
Restore factory settings : Resets all
settings to the default settings.
Display settings
Selectable display settings:
■ Day mode : Optimisation for
daylight conditions.
■ Night mode : Optimisation for
darkness.
■ Automatic mode : The display
changes mode when the vehicle
lights are switched on/off.
■ Rear view camera : Changes the
settings for the rear view camera.
■ Picture frame : See description for
Infotainment system in the
Infotainment system manual.Settings in the Colour-Info-
Display CD 600/Navi 650/Navi 950
Press the CONFIG button on the
Infotainment system faceplate to
enter the Configuration menu.
Turn the multifunction knob to scroll
upwards or downwards in the list.
Press the multifunction knob
(Navi 950 / Navi 650: press the outer
ring) to select a menu item.
■ Sport Mode Profile
■ Languages
■ Time and Date
■Radio Settings
■ Phone Settings
■ Navigation Settings
■ Display Settings
■ Vehicle Settings
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Sport Mode Profile ■ Engine Sport Performance :
Accelerator pedal and gear change
characteristics become more
responsive.
■ Sport Mode Back Lighting :
Change of instrument illumination
colour.
■ Sport Suspension : Damping
becomes harder.
■ Sport Steering : Steering support is
reduced.
Languages
Selection of the desired language.
Time and Date
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.

Lighting111
The current status of automatic light
control is displayed In the Driver
Information Centre.
When switching on the ignition,
automatic light control is active.
When headlights are on, 8
illuminates. Control indicator 8
3 93.
Tail lights
Tail lights are illuminated together
with headlights and sidelights.
Additional lights in the boot lid frame
Additional tail light assemblies,
existing of tail lights and hazard
warning flasher lights, are located in
the boot lid frame. They are
illuminated when lights are activated
and the boot lid is open. Additional tail
lights are only intended as position
lights when the boot lid is open. They are not to be used when driving.Automatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
light and headlights automatically,
depending on the lighting conditions
and information given by the rain
sensor system.
Daytime running light 3 114.
Automatic headlight activation
During poor lighting conditions the
headlights are switched on.
Furthermore the headlights are
switched on if the windscreen wipers
have been activated for several
wipes.
Tunnel detection When a tunnel is entered headlights
are switched on immediately.
Adaptive forward lighting 3 114.
High beam
To switch from low to high beam,
push lever.
To switch to low beam, push lever
again or pull.

Climate control123Climate controlClimate control systems ............. 123
Air vents ..................................... 131
Maintenance .............................. 131Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation
system
Controls for: ■ Temperature
■ Air distribution
■ Fan speed
■ Demisting and defrosting
Heated rear window Ü 3 33.
Temperature
red=warmblue=coldHeating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Air distributions=to windscreen and front door
windowsM=to head area via adjustable air
ventsK=to foot well
All combinations are possible.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by switching the fan to the desired speed.