2014 OPEL CASCADA ignition

Keys, doors and windows37
Manual closing in the event of asystem fault In case of malfunction of the electro-
hydraulic actuation, the opened soft
top can be closed manually.
A warning chime sounds and a
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Caution
We strongly advise performing manual closing of the soft top with
two persons.
Manual operation of the soft top is permitted only for closing.
Read the following description
completely before starting to
operate.
Do not perform the manual closing with the vehicle parked on
downhill gradient or inclines.
Remove the large wind deflector
before starting to operate.
After closing, have the soft top
repaired by a workshop.
Prepare the following tools which are
required for manual operation:
■ Allen key with 4 mm hexagon on the
long side and 6 mm hexagon on the short side, located in the glovebox,
■ two strings, located in the glovebox,
■ screwdriver, located in the tool box in the load compartment 3 201.
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Open the boot lid and remove the
screwdriver from the tool box.
3. On the inside of the upper load compartment edge is a lever for
releasing the soft top lid. Locate
the lever and unlatch by swivelling
the lever downwards.

50Seats, restraints
To restore, lift backrest to upright
position and engage. The seat slides
automatically backwards to the
original position.
In case the head restraint of the
folded backrest is blocked by the
upper windscreen frame, allow the
seat to move backwards or
downwards slightly 3 50, or set
head restraint to lowest position
3 44.
Safety function
If the power seat encounters
resistance while sliding forwards or
rearwards, it is immediately stopped
and moved in the opposite direction.
Note
Do not sit on the seat while seat is
moving.
Power disconnection
If seat remains in forward position
with opened door for more than
10 minutes, power adjustment is
disconnected. In this event, close and open the door or switch on ignition
and operate power adjustment again.Overload
If the folding function is electrically
overloaded, the power supply is
automatically cut-off for a short time.
Power seat adjustment9 Warning
Care must be taken when
operating the power seats. There
is a risk of injury, particularly for
children. Objects could become
trapped.
Keep a close watch on the seats
when adjusting them. Vehicle
passengers should be informed
accordingly.
Seat lengthwise adjustment
Move switch forwards/backwards.

Seats, restraints53Heating
Adjust heating to the desired setting
by pressing the ß button for the
respective seat one or more times.
The lighting LEDs in the button
indicate the setting.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
Seat heating is operational when engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 136.
Ventilating
Adjust ventilation to the desired
setting by pressing the A button for
the respective seat one or more
times.
The lighting LEDs in the button
indicate the setting.
Ventilated seats are operational with
ignition on and during an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 136.
Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Therefore the risk
of injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.

54Seats, restraints
Seat belts are designed to be used byonly one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 62.
Periodically check all parts of the belt system for damage, pollution and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt pretensioners
replaced by a workshop.
Note
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt presenter The seat belt presenter is a comfort
feature that enables the front
passengers to fasten the seat belts
conveniently by bringing the belts to
the front.
The presenter comes out when
■ the respective door is closed and ignition is switched on,
■ the ignition is on and the door is closed.
The presenter retracts when ■ the respective door is opened again,
■ the key is removed from ignition switch,
■ the respective latch plate is inserted into the buckle,
■ a timeout of 45 seconds,
■ the vehicle is driven longer than 15 seconds with a speed more than
6 km/h.
If the seat belt presenter does not
retract automatically, push it back
slightly.
Seat belt reminder
Front seats are equipped with a seat
belt reminder, indicated for driver seat
as control indicator X in the
tachometer 3 88 and for passenger
seat in the centre console 3 86.
Seat belt force limiters
On all seats, stress on the body is
reduced by the gradual release of the belt during a collision.
Seat belt pretensioners In the event of a head-on or rear-endcollision of a certain severity, all seat
belts are tightened.

60Seats, restraintsFront airbag systemThe front airbag system consists of
one airbag in the steering wheel and
one in the instrument panel on the
front passenger side. These can be
identified by the word AIRBAG.
Additionally there is a warning label
on the side of the instrument panel,
visible when the front passenger door
is open, or on the front passenger sun
visor.
The front airbag system is triggered in the event of a front-end impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and head of
the front seat occupants
considerably.
9 Warning
Optimum protection is only
provided when the seat is in the
proper position 3 46.
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Fit the seat belt correctly and
engage securely. Only then the
airbag is able to protect.
Side airbag system
The side airbag system consists of an
airbag in each front seat backrest.
This can be identified by the word
AIRBAG .
The side airbag system is triggered in the event of a side impact of a certain
severity. The ignition must be
switched on.

Seats, restraints61
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the head and upper body in
the event of a side-on collision
considerably.
9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Note
Only use protective seat covers that
have been approved for the vehicle.Be careful not to cover the airbags.
Airbag deactivation
The front passenger airbag system
must be deactivated if a child restraint
system is to be fitted on this seat. The side airbags, the belt pretensioners
and all driver airbag systems will
remain active.
The front passenger airbag system
can be deactivated via a key-
operated switch on the right side of the instrument panel.
Use the ignition key to choose theposition:* OFF=front passenger airbag is
deactivated and will not
inflate in the event of a
collision. Control indicator
* OFF illuminates
continuously in the centre
console. A child restraint
system can be installed in
accordance with the
chart Child restraint
installation locations
3 64. No adult person is
allowed to occupy the
front passenger seat.V ON=front passenger airbag is
active. A child restraint
system must not be
installed.

62Seats, restraints9Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system on a seat
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person on a seat with deactivated
front passenger airbag.
If the control indicator V
illuminates
for approx. 60 seconds after the
ignition is switched on, the front
passenger airbag system will inflate
in the event of a collision.
If both control indicators are
illuminated at the same time, there is
a system failure. The status of the system is not discernible, therefore
no person is allowed to occupy the
front passenger seat. Contact a
workshop immediately.
Change status only when the vehicle
is stopped with the ignition off.
Status remains until the next change.
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation 3 88.Child restraints
Child restraint systems
We recommend the following child
restraint systems which are tailored
specifically to the vehicle:
■ Group 0, Group 0+
OPEL Baby cradle, with or without ISOFIX base, for children up to
13 kg
■ Group I
OPEL Duo, Britax Römer King, for children from 9 kg to 18 kg
■ Group II, Group III
OPEL Kid, OPEL Kidfix, for children from 15 kg up to 36 kg
When a child restraint system is being
used, pay attention to the following
usage and installation instructions
and also those supplied with the child restraint system.
Always comply with local or national
regulations. In some countries, the
use of child restraint systems is
forbidden on certain seats.

Instruments and controls77Heated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *
button. Activation is indicated by the
LED in the button.
The recommended grip areas of the
steering wheel are heated quicker
and to a higher temperature than the
other areas.
Heating is operational with ignition on
and during an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 136.
Horn
Press j.