2015 OPEL CASCADA heating

In brief15Washer and wiper systemsWindscreen wiperHI=fastLO=slowINT=interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensorOFF=off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 80, Wiper
blade replacement 3 188.
Windscreen and headlight
washer systems
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 80, Washer fluid 3 186.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
the Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 34.

In brief17
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<=higher gear]=lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 141.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 204,
3 239.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 183.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats and seat belts 3 30, 3 48,
3 56.
■ Soft top must be completely opened or closed 3 35.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position 1
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ automatic transmission in P or N
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes
■ turn key to position 3 and release
Starting the engine 3 135.

Keys, doors and windows31Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
The LED in the button indicates
activation.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Automatic anti-dazzle
Dazzle from following vehicles at
night is automatically reduced.

34Keys, doors and windows
10 seconds; pressing button once
more continues closing.
■ If the soft top is already closed but windows are opened: pressing
button e for two seconds will close
the windows.
Confirmation
Complete opening or closing of the
soft top is confirmed by the hazard
warning flashers.
OverloadIf the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Initialising the power windows
If the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery), a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 102.Activate the window electronics for
each window, beginning with the rear windows, as following:
1. Soft top must be closed.
2. Close doors.
3. Switch on ignition.
4. Pull switch to the second detent until the window starts to close,
and hold pulled for an additional
4 seconds.
5. Push switch to the second detent until the window starts to open
automatically.
6. Repeat for each window.Heated rear window
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
The LED in the button indicates
activation.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Heated rear window is deactivated
when the soft top is opened.
Sun visors The sun visors can be folded down orswivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.

54Seats, restraintsArmrest
The armrest can be slid forwards by
10 cm. Under the armrest there is a
storage compartment.
Armrest storage 3 72.
Heating
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.

Instruments and controls79Heated 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.

Instruments and controls93Upshift[ 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 96.
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.

104Instruments 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 22.
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 400plus/CD 400/CD 300