2014 OPEL CASCADA air condition

16In brief
Demisting and defrosting the
windows, Air conditioning
system
Press button V.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
Press button n for cooling.
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Air conditioning system 3 124.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows, Electronic climate control
Press button V.
Press button n for cooling.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at
high speed.
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Electronic climate control 3 126.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 144.

Keys, doors and windows21Memorised settingsWhenever the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the following
settings are automatically memorised by the key:
■ Lighting
■ Infotainment system
■ Central locking system
■ Sport mode settings
■ Comfort settings
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the memorised key
is inserted into the ignition switch and
turned to position 1 3 134.
A precondition is that Personalization
by driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Graphic-Info-Display.
This must be set for each key used.
On vehicles equipped with
Colour-Info-Display, the
personalisation is permanently
activated.
Vehicle personalisation 3 102.Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling
the handle once more opens the door.
Note
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Note
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control the doors are locked
automatically if no door has been
opened.Unlocking
Press button c.
Two settings are selectable in the
vehicle personalisation 3 102:
■ Press button c once briefly to
unlock both doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
Hold button c pressed again to
open the windows and the soft top
3 31,

108Instruments and controls
Radio Settings
See Infotainment system manual for further information.
Phone Settings
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Navigation Settings
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Display Settings ■ Home Page Menu :
See Infotainment system manual
for further information.
■ Rear Camera Options :
Press to adjust the rear camera
options 3 165.
■ Display Off :
See Infotainment system manual
for further information.
■ Map Settings :
See Infotainment system manual
for further information.Vehicle Settings
■ Climate and Air Quality
Auto Fan Speed : Modifies the level
of the cabin airflow of the climate
control in automatic mode.
Air Conditioning Mode : Controls the
state of the cooling compressor
when the vehicle is started. Last
setting (recommended) or at
vehicle start either always ON or
always OFF.
Auto Rear Demist : Activates
heated rear window automatically.
■ Comfort and Convenience
Chime Volume : Change the volume
of warning chimes.
Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
■ Collision Detection Systems
Park Assist : Activate or deactivate
the ultrasonic sensors.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates or
deactivates the side blind spot alert system.■ Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activate or
deactivate the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activate or deactivate
and change the duration of exit lighting.
■ Power Door Locks
Open Door Anti Lock Out : Activate
or deactivate the automatic door
locking function while a door is
open.
Auto Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door unlocking function after switching
off ignition. Activates or deactivates
the automatic door locking function after driving-off.
Delay Door Lock : Activate or
deactivate the delayed door locking
function.
■ Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
Remote Lock Feedback : Activate
or deactivate the hazard warning
light feedback whilst locking.
Remote Unlock Feedback : Activate
or deactivate the hazard warning flasher feedback whilst unlocking.

Lighting119Reversing lightsThe reversing light comes on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers The inside of the light housing may
mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help switch on the
headlights.Interior lighting
Instrument panel
illumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted when the exterior lights
are on:
■ Instrument panel illumination
■ ambient light
■ dome light
■ Info-Display
■ Illuminated switches and operation elements.
Turn thumb wheel A and hold until
the desired brightness is obtained.
On vehicles with light sensor, the
brightness can only be adjusted when
the exterior lights are on and the light sensor detects night conditions.
Interior lights
During entry and exit of the vehicle,
the front and rear courtesy lights
automatically switch on and then off
after a delay.
Note
In the event of an accident with airbag deployment the courtesy
lights are turned on automatically.

124Climate control
Demisting and defrosting
■Press button V: fan automatically
switches to higher speed, the air distribution is directed towards the
windscreen.
■ Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.
■ Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards the door
windows.
Air conditioning system
In addition to the heating and
ventilation system, the air
conditioning system has controls for:
n=cooling4=air recirculation
Heated seats ß 3 53, Heated
steering wheel * 3 77.
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) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above
the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.

Climate control125
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons. Activated cooling
might inhibit autostops.
Air recirculation system 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.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
■ Switch on cooling n.
■ Air recirculation system 4 on.
■ Press air distribution switch M.
■ Set temperature control to coldest level.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Open all vents.

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.