2014 OPEL CASCADA warning

90Instruments and controls
Clutch pedal must be operated to
start the engine. Stop-start system
3 136.
Illuminates
Brake pedal must be operated to release the electric parking brake
3 145.
Flashes
Clutch pedal must be operated to start the engine 3 135.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates Electric parking brake is applied
3 145.Flashes
Electric parking brake is not fully
applied or released. Switch on
ignition, depress brake pedal and attempt to reset the system by first
releasing and then applying the
electric parking brake. If m remains
flashing, do not drive and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Electric parking brake fault
j illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is operating
with degraded performance 3 145.
Flashes Electric parking brake is in servicemode. Stop vehicle, apply and
release the electric parking brake to
reset.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Antilock brake system
(ABS) u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not
extinguish after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 144.

Instruments and controls91Upshift[ is indicated as symbol or is popped
up as full page in the Driver
Information Centre when upshifting is recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
EcoFlex drive assistant 3 94.
Power steering
c illuminates yellow.
Illuminates with power steering reduced Power steering is reduced due to
overheating of the system. Control
indicator extinguishes when the
system has cooled down.
Stop-start system 3 136.
Illuminates with power steering
disabled
Failure in the power steering system.
Consult a workshop.
Lane departure warning ) illuminates green or flashes yellow.Illuminates green
System is switched on and ready to
operate.
Flashes yellow
System recognises an unintended
lane change.
Electronic Stability Control
off n illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control
system b illuminates or flashes yellow.
Flashes The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.Illuminates
A fault in the system is present. A
warning message appears in the
Driver Information Centre. Continued
driving is possible. The system is not
operational. Driving stability,
however, may deteriorate depending
on road surface conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Electronic Stability Control 3 148,
Traction Control system 3 147.
Traction Control system off k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
Diesel particle filter
% illuminates or flashes yellow.

92Instruments and controls
The diesel particle filter requires
cleaning.
Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
Illuminates
The diesel particle filter is full. Start cleaning process as soon as
possible.
Flashes The maximum filling level of the filter
is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 139, Stop-start
system 3 136.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.Flashes
Fault in system or tyre withoutpressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare
wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 204.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 182.
Low fuel
i illuminates or flashes yellow.

Instruments and controls95
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:

Instruments and controls97
Trip odometer 1 or 2
Trip odometer displays the recorded
distance since a certain reset.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2,000 km and then restarts at 0.
Reset trip odometer by pressing the
SET/CLR button on the turn signal
lever for a few seconds or by pressing the reset knob near the speedometer
separately for selected page 1 or 2.
Average consumption 1 or 2 Display of average consumption. Themeasurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
To reset, press the SET/CLR button
for a few seconds separately for
selected page 1 or 2.
Average speed 1 or 2 Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
To reset, press the SET/CLR button
for a few seconds separately for
selected page 1 or 2.
Digital speed Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.
Range
Range is calculated from current fuel
tank content and current
consumption. The display shows
average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level in the tank is low, a message appears in the display.
When the tank has to be refuelled
immediately, a warning message is
displayed.Additionally the control indicator
I in the fuel gauge illuminates or
flashes 3 92.
Instantaneous consumption Displays the instantaneous
consumption.
ECO Information Menu s
Press the MENU button to select
s .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
page:
■ Shift indication : Current gear is
indicated inside an arrow. The digit

100Instruments and controls
Turn multifunction knob to:■ select a setting or value
■ display a menu option
Push multifunction knob to: ■ confirm a setting or value
■ select or activate the marked option
■ switch a system function on/off
Push button BACK to:
■ exit a menu or setting without changing
■ return from a submenu to a higher menu level
■ delete the last character in a character sequence. Push BACK
for a few seconds to delete the
entire entry.
To exit the Settings menu, push
button BACK stepwise or push button
CONFIG after confirming the
changes.
Vehicle personalisation 3 102.
Memorised settings 3 21.
Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC), in some
cases together with a warning and
signal sound.
Press the SET/CLR button, the
MENU button or turn the adjuster
wheel to confirm a message.

Instruments and controls101
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.

102Instruments and controls
■ 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