2014 OPEL CASCADA display

Lighting121Lighting featuresEntry lighting
Welcome lighting The following lights are switched on
for a short time by unlocking the
vehicle with the radio remote control:
■ headlights,
■ tail lights,
■ reversing lights,
■ number plate lights,
■ instrument panel light,
■ interior lights,
■ puddle lights.
Some functions work only in the dark
and facilitates locating the vehicle.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition key is turned to
position 1 3 134.
The following lights will additionally switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
■ all switches,
■ Driver Information Centre,■ door pocket lights,
■ console lights.
Activation, deactivation and duration
of this function can be changed in the
Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation
3 102.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 21.
Exit lighting The following lights switch on if the
key is removed from the ignition
switch:
■ Interior lights
■ Instrument panel light (only when it
is dark)
■ Door and console lights
■ Puddle lights
They will switch off automatically after a delay and will be activated again ifthe driver's door is opened.
Headlights, tail lights, reversing lights
and number plate lights illuminate the
surrounding area for an adjustable
time after leaving the vehicle.Path lighting
Headlights, tail lights, reversing lights
and number plate lights illuminate the surrounding area for an adjustabletime after leaving the vehicle.
Activating
1. Switch off ignition
2. Remove ignition key
3. Open driver's door
4. Pull turn signal lever
5. Close driver's door
If the driver's door is not closed, the
lights switch off after two minutes.

122Lighting
Exit lighting is switched off
immediately if the turn signal lever is
pulled while the driver's door is open.
Activation, deactivation and duration of this function can be changed in the Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation
3 102.
The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 21.
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
In the second stage, a message
which confirms activation of the
vehicle battery discharge protection
will be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Switching off electric lights
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched
off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.

Climate control127
Climate control settings are shown onthe Graphic-Info-Display, or
depending on the version, on Colour- Info-Display. Setting modifications
are briefly popped-up in both
displays, superimposed over the
currently displayed menu.
The electronic climate control system
is only fully operational when the
engine is running.
Automatic mode AUTO
Basic setting for maximum comfort:
■ Press AUTO button, the air
distribution and fan speed are
regulated automatically.
■ Open all air vents to allow optimised air distribution in
automatic mode.
■ Press n to switch on optimal
cooling and demisting. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button.
■ Set the preselected temperatures for driver and front passenger using
the left and right rotary knob.
Recommended temperature is
22 °C.
When the soft top is opened, the
Climate control adapts the automatic
mode to the changed climatic
environment.
The fan speed regulation in automatic mode can be changed in the menu
Settings .
Vehicle personalisation 3 102.
Temperature preselection
Set temperatures to the desired
value.

128Climate control
If the minimum temperature Lo is set,
the climate control system runs at
maximum cooling, if cooling n is
switched on.
If the maximum temperature Hi is set,
the climate control system runs at
maximum heating.
Note
If n is switched on, reducing the set
cabin temperature can cause the
engine to restart from an Autostop or inhibit an Autostop.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows V
■
Press button V. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
■ Press button n for cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
■ Temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.
■ To return to previous mode: press button V, to return to automatic
mode: press button AUTO.
Setting of automatic rear window
heating can be changed in the menu
Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle
personalisation 3 102.
Note
If the V button is pressed while the
engine is running, an Autostop will
be inhibited until the V button is
pressed again.
If the V button is pressed while the
engine is in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
Stop-start system 3 136.
Manual settings Climate control system settings can
be changed by activating the buttons
and rotary knobs as follows.
Changing a setting will deactivate the
automatic mode.

Climate control129
Fan speed Z
Press lower button to decrease or
upper button to increase fan speed as shown in the illustration. The fan
speed is indicated by the number of
segments in the display.
Pressing the lower button longer: fan and cooling are switched off.
Pressing the upper button longer: the
fan runs at maximum speed.
To return to automatic mode: Press
AUTO button.
Air distribution s, M , K
Press appropriate button for desired
adjustment. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button.
s=to windscreen and front door
windows.M=to head area via adjustable air
vents.K=to foot well.
All combinations are possible.
Return to automatic air distribution:
press button AUTO.
Cooling n
Press button
n to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. Cooling is only functional
when the engine is running and
climate control fan is switched on.
Press button n again to switch off
cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) when outside temperature is above a specific level. Therefore condensation may form
and drip from under the vehicle.

130Climate control
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons. When the cooling
system is switched off, no engine
restart will be requested by the
climate control system during an
Autostop. Exception: defrost system
is activated and outside temperature
above 0° C requests a restart.
The display will indicate ACON when
cooling is activated or ACOFF when
the cooling is deactivated.
Activation or deactivation of cooling
operation after engine start can be
changed in the menu Settings in the
Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation
3 102.Air recirculation mode 4
Press button
4 to activate air
recirculation mode. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
Press button 4 again to deactivate
recirculation mode.
9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the
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 might mist up from outside, when cold air is
directed to it. If windscreen mists up
from outside, activate windscreen
wiper and deactivate s.
Basic settings Some settings can be changed in the
menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 102.
Auxiliary heater
Air heater Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air
heater which automatically warms up
the passenger compartment more
quickly.

138Driving and operating
Restart of the engine by the
driver Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
The engine start is indicated by the
needle at the idle speed position in
the tachometer.
If the selector lever is shifted out of
neutral before depressing the clutch
first, control indicator - illuminates
or is shown as a symbol in the Driver Information Centre.
Control indicator - 3 89.
Restart of the engine by the
stop-start system The selector lever has to be in neutral
to enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically by the stop-start system:
■ The stop-start system is manually deactivated
■ the bonnet is opened■ the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened
■ the engine temperature is too low
■ the charging level of the vehicle battery is below a defined level
■ the brake vacuum is not sufficient
■ the vehicle is driven at least at walking speed
■ the climate control system requests
an engine start
■ the air conditioning is manually switched on
If the bonnet is not fully closed, a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop during restart might be noticeable.
Parking ■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.■ Always apply parking brake. Apply manual parking brake without
pressing release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on downhill or uphill slopes. Depress the foot
brake at the same time to reduce
operating force.
Apply electric parking brake by pulling switch m for approx.
one second.
■ Switch off the engine and ignition. Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock engages.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set the selector lever to P before
switching off the ignition. On an
uphill slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,
engage reverse gear or set the selector lever to P before switching
off the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle and activate the anti-theft alarm system.

Driving and operating141Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission permits
automatic gearshifting (automatic
mode) or manual gearshifting
(manual mode).
Transmission display
The mode or selected gear is shown
in the transmission display.
Selector leverP=park position, wheels are
locked, engage only when the
vehicle is stationary and the
parking brake is appliedR=reverse gear, engage only
when the vehicle is stationaryN=neutralD=automatic mode with all gears
The selector lever is locked in P and
can only be moved when the ignition
is on and the brake pedal is applied.
Without brake pedal applied, the
control indicator j illuminates.
If the selector lever is not in P when
the ignition is switched off, the control
indicators j and P flash.
To engage P or R, press the release
button.
The engine can only be started with
the lever in position P or N. When
position N is selected, press the brake
pedal or apply the parking brake
before starting.