2017 OPEL CASCADA change time

Instruments and controls111Diagnostic report
The vehicle automatically transmits
diagnostic data to OnStar which
sends a monthly email report to you
and your preferred workshop.
Note
The workshop notification function
can be disabled in your account.
The report contains the status of key
operating systems of the vehicle like
engine, transmission, airbags, ABS,
and other major systems. It also
provides information on possible
maintenance items and tyre pressure
(only with tyre pressure monitoring
system).
To look at the information in greater
detail, select the link within the email and log in to your account.
Destination download
A desired destination can be directly
downloaded to the navigation system.
Press Z to call an advisor and
describe the destination or point of
interest.The advisor can look up any address
or point of interest and directly send
the destination to the built-in
navigation system.
OnStar settings
OnStar PIN
To have full access to all OnStar
services, a four-digit PIN is required.
The PIN has to be personalised when
first talking to an advisor.
To change the PIN, press Z to call an
advisor.
Account data
An OnStar subscriber has an account
where all the data is stored. To
request a change of the account
information, press Z and talk to an
advisor or log in to your account.
If the OnStar service is used on
another vehicle, press Z and request
that the account be transferred to the
new vehicle.Note
In any case, if the vehicle is disposed of, sold or otherwise transferred,
immediately inform OnStar about
the changes and terminate the
OnStar service on this vehicle.
Vehicle location
The vehicle location is transmitted to OnStar when service is requested ortriggered. A message on the Info-
Display informs about this
transmission.
To activate or deactivate the
transmission of the vehicle location,
press and hold j until an audio
message is heard.
The deactivation is indicated by the
status light flashing red and green for
a short period of time and each time
the vehicle is started.
Note
If the transmission of the vehicle
location is deactivated, some
services are no longer available.

Lighting113LightingExterior lighting.......................... 113
Light switch .............................. 113
Automatic light control .............114
High beam ............................... 115
High beam assist .....................115
Headlight flash ......................... 116
Headlight range adjustment ....116
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 116
Daytime running lights .............117
Adaptive forward lighting .........117
Hazard warning flashers ..........120
Turn and lane-change signals . 121
Front fog lights ......................... 121
Rear fog lights ......................... 121
Parking lights ........................... 122
Reversing lights .......................122
Misted light covers ...................122
Interior lighting ........................... 122
Instrument panel illumination control ..................................... 122
Interior lights ............................ 123
Reading lights .......................... 123
Sunvisor lights ......................... 123Lighting features ........................124
Entry lighting ............................ 124
Exit lighting .............................. 124
Battery discharge protection ....125Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
7:lights off8:sidelights9:headlights
Control indicator 8 3 94.

124LightingLighting 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
● 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 3 138.
The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
● illumination of some 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
3 103.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 23.
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 if
the driver's door is opened.
Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding
area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.Path lighting
Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding area for an adjustable time 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.

Lighting125Exit 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
3 103.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 23.
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
● fanIn 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.

Driving and operating175● Ice, snow, mud, or anything elsecovers the camera lens. Clean
the lens, rinse it with water, and
wipe it with a soft cloth.
● The vehicle had a rear-end accident.
● There are extreme temperature changes.
Traffic sign assistant Functionality
The traffic sign assistant system
detects designated traffic signs via a
front camera and displays them in the
Driver Information Centre.Traffic signs which will be detected
are:Limit and no passing signs ● speed limit
● no passing
● end of speed limit
● end of no passingRoad signs
Beginning and end of:
● motorways
● A-roads
● play streetsAdd-on signs ● additional hints to traffic signs
● restriction of trailer towing
● tractor constraints
● wet warning
● ice warning
● direction arrows
Speed limit signs and no passing
signs are displayed in the Driver
Information Centre until the next
speed limit sign or end of speed limit is detected or up to a defined sign
timeout.
Indication of multiple signs on the
display is possible.

Vehicle care189General Information
Accessories and vehicle modifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control
units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may impact fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle and
cause the vehicle to no longer
conform to the type approval,
impacting the validity of your vehicle
registration.Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps may be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash the vehicle. Wax painted parts of the vehicle. Exterior care
3 230.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Close the soft top.
● Cover the soft top to reduce environmental influences.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.

198Vehicle care
2. Remove the bulb from the socketby pulling.
3. Replace and insert new bulb into socket.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector and turn clockwise.
Adaptive forward lighting9 Danger
Adaptive forward lighting system
uses Xenon headlights.
Xenon headlights work under
extremely high electrical voltage.
Do not touch. Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Bulbs for front turn signal and
corner lighting can be changed.
Sidelight/Daytime running lights are
designed as Light Emitting Diodes
(LEDs) and cannot be changed.
Corner lighting
1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and remove it.