2017.5 OPEL CASCADA warning

Keys, doors and windows33Windows
Windscreen
Heat-reflecting windscreen
The heat-reflecting windscreen has a
coating which reflects solar radiation. Also data signals, e.g. from toll
stations, might be reflected.
The marked areas on the windscreen are not covered with the coating.
Devices for electronic data recording
and fee payment must be attached in
these areas. Otherwise data
recording malfunctions may occur.
Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror. Otherwise the detection zone
of the sensor and the view area of the camera in the mirror housing could be
restricted.
Windscreen replacementCaution
If the vehicle has a front-looking
camera sensor for the driver
assistance systems, it is very
important that any windscreen
replacement is performed
accurately according to Opel
specifications. Otherwise, these
systems may not work properly
and there is a risk of unexpected
behaviour and/or messages from
these systems.
Power windows9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Operable with ignition switch in
position 1 or 2 (ignition on) 3 137.
Retained power off 3 137.

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Opening● Press c once briefly: the doors
are unlocked.
● Press c once more for two
seconds: the windows move
down automatically. Press c
longer: the soft top will be
opened. Press and hold c until
soft top is completely opened.
Release c during opening of the soft
top: movement stops for 10 seconds;
pressing c once more continues
opening.
Closing ● Press e once briefly: the doors
are locked.
● Press e once more for longer: the
soft top and the windows will be
closed. Press and hold e until soft
top is completely closed.
Release e during closing of the
soft top: movement stops for
10 seconds; pressing e once
more continues closing.
● If the soft top is already closed but windows are opened:
pressing e for two seconds will
close the windows.
Confirmation
Completed opening or closing of the soft top is confirmed by the hazard
warning flashers.
Overload If 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 3 101.
Activate the window electronics for
each window, beginning with the rear windows, as follows:
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 for an additional
4 seconds.
5. Push switch to the second detent until the window starts to open
automatically.
6. Repeat for each window.

36Keys, doors and windowsHeated rear window
Operated by pressing Ü.
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 or swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
The cover of the mirrors should be closed when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the
backside of the sun visor.Roof
Soft top9 Warning
Take care when operating the soft
top. Risk of injury. Monitor the
action zone above, to the side and to the rear of the vehicle during
operation.
Make sure that no body parts or
objects could get pinched. Make
sure that people stay clear of the
action zone of the soft top or soft
top lid. Risk of injury.
Check the height, length and width of the available space before
operating the soft top, e.g. in a
garage, parking garage or when a
bicycle rack is fitted.
Vehicle passengers should be
informed accordingly.
Before leaving the vehicle, remove the ignition key in order to prevent
unauthorised operation of the
windows and the soft top.

38Keys, doors and windowsClose soft top
Press and hold e until the soft top, the
soft top lid and the windows are completely closed. All windows will be
opened at first during this operation.
Confirmation of operation
Complete opening or closing of the
soft top with the remote control is confirmed by the hazard warning
flashers.
Safety stop
The button on the remote control or
the switch in the centre console must
be actuated until the soft top is in its
respective end position. Releasing
the button or the switch during
operation stops soft top movement
immediately. The soft top remains in
intermediate position only for a
certain time. After this time a warning chime sounds, the hydraulic pressure
in the system decreases and the soft
top can start to move by itself.
Actuating button or switch once more
continues operation.
Requirements for operation ● Vehicle is stationary or driving with a speed up to 50 km/h.
● Load compartment partition isfolded out, pass-through flap is
closed 3 73.
● Soft top lid is engaged in closed position.
● Boot lid is completely closed.
● Outside temperature is not lower than -7 °C for opening and
-10 °C for closing.
● Vehicle battery voltage is sufficient.
● The system is not overloaded by repeated operation (max. 5
complete cycles in succession).

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If any of these requirements are
not fulfilled, a warning chime
sounds and a message appears
in the Driver Information Centre
when the switch is actuated and the soft top will not open or close.
● There must be no objects in front
of the rear window or in the pivotarea of the soft top and the softtop lid.
If the automatic drive is not operational when the soft top is open, execute a manual closing process,
see the following instructions in
"Manual closing in the event of a
system fault".
General hints
Note
● Always actuate the operation switch until the acoustic signal
sounds or the hazard warning flashers illuminate, to ensure that
the soft top is completely opened or closed.
● The soft top can be held in an intermediate position to facilitate
cleaning of hood spaces and
gaskets. Release the switch in
the centre console during
operation to stop soft top
movement in intermediate
position for a maximum of
7 minutes when ignition is on.
After this time a warning chime
sounds, the hydraulic pressure in
the system decreases and the
soft top can start to move by
itself.
● Do not open the soft top if it is wet,
frozen or dirty.
● Activating the soft top on uneven
ground can lead to malfunctions
and damage.
● Vehicle care 3 230.Manual closing in the event of a
system 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.

46Keys, doors and windowsRollover protection system
The rollover protection system
consists of a reinforced windscreen
frame and roll bars under covers
behind the rear head restraints.
In the event of a vehicle rollover,
head-on collision or side impact, the
roll bars deploy upwards
automatically within milliseconds.
They also deploy together with the
front and side airbag systems.
Note
Do not place any objects on the
covers of the roll bars behind the
head restraints.
The airbag control indicator v
illuminates if the roll bars have been
deployed.
The system deploys with the soft top
opened or closed.
The soft top must not be operated if
the roll bars have been deployed. A
continuous warning will sound and a
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre if the switch is
actuated.

Seats, restraints47Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 47
Active head restraints ................48
Front seats ................................... 49
Seat position .............................. 49
Manual seat adjustment ............50
Seat folding ............................... 52
Power seat adjustment ..............53
Armrest ...................................... 55
Heating ...................................... 55
Ventilating .................................. 55
Seat belts ..................................... 56
Three-point seat belt .................57
Airbag system .............................. 59
Front airbag system ...................62
Side airbag system ....................63
Airbag deactivation ....................63
Child restraints ............................. 64
Child restraint systems ..............64
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 66
ISOFIX child restraint systems ..69
Top-tether fastening eyes ..........69Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Head restraints on front seats
Height adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.

Seats, restraints49Note
Approved accessories may only be
attached if the seat is not in use.Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
9 Warning
Never store any objects under the
seats.
● Sit with buttocks as far back against the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that legs
are slightly angled when pressing the pedals. Slide the front
passenger seat as far back as
possible.
● Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of all display
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between head and the roof
frame. Your thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without
pressing into it.