2018.5 OPEL CASCADA heating

16In briefWasher and wiper systems
Windscreen 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.
Windscreen and headlight
washer systems
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 80, Washer fluid 3 195.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü .
Heated rear window 3 35.

In brief19● Diesel engines: turn the key toposition 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 139.Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Engage neutral gear.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 140.
Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual
parking brake without pressing the release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill slope or uphill slope. Depress
brake pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
For vehicles with electric
parking brake, pull switch m for
approx. one second.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 92.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector

Keys, doors and windows31Folding mirrors
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure tothe mirror housing.
Electric folding
Turn control to 0, then push the
control down. Both exterior mirrors
will fold.
Push the control down again - both
exterior mirrors return to their original position.
If an electrically folded mirror is
manually extended, pressing down
the control will only electrically extend
the other mirror.
Heated mirrors
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.

Keys, doors and windows35●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 3 103.
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.Heated 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.

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 ............................. 65
Child restraint systems ..............65
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 67Head 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, restraints55Armrest
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 ß 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.
Seat heating is also operational
during an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 140.
Ventilating
Adjust ventilation to the desired
setting by pressing A for the
respective seat one or more times.
The lighting LEDs in the button
indicate the setting.
Ventilated seats are operational with
ignition on.
Seat ventilation is also operational
during an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 140.

78Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 79
Steering wheel adjustment ........79
Steering wheel controls .............79
Heated steering wheel ...............79
Horn ........................................... 80
Windscreen wiper and washer ..80
Outside temperature ..................81
Clock ......................................... 82
Power outlets ............................. 83
Cigarette lighter ......................... 84
Ashtrays .................................... 84
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 85
Instrument cluster ......................85
Speedometer ............................. 85
Odometer .................................. 85
Trip odometer ............................ 85
Tachometer ............................... 86
Fuel gauge ................................ 86
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Service display .......................... 87
Control indicators ......................88
Turn lights .................................. 90Seat belt reminder.....................91
Airbag, belt tensioners and roll bars .......................................... 91
Airbag deactivation ....................91
Charging system .......................91
Malfunction indicator light ..........92
Brake and clutch system ...........92
Operate pedal ............................ 92
Electric parking brake ................92
Electric parking brake fault ........93
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....93
Upshift ....................................... 93
Power steering .......................... 93
Lane departure warning ............93
Electronic Stability Control off ...94
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........94
Traction Control system off .......94
Preheating ................................. 94
Exhaust filter .............................. 94
AdBlue ....................................... 94
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 94
Engine oil pressure ....................95
Low fuel ..................................... 95
Immobiliser ................................ 95
Exterior light .............................. 95
High beam ................................. 95
High beam assist .......................96
Adaptive forward lighting ...........96Fog light ..................................... 96
Rear fog light ............................. 96
Cruise control ............................ 96
Vehicle detected ahead .............96
Door open .................................. 96
Displays ....................................... 96
Driver Information Centre ..........96
Info Display .............................. 101
Vehicle messages ......................103
Warning chimes .......................103
Battery voltage ........................ 104
Vehicle personalisation ..............104
Telematics service .....................109
OnStar ..................................... 109

Instruments and controls79Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The Infotainment system, some driver assistance systems and a connected
mobile phone can be operated via the
controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
Driver assistance systems 3 159.
Heated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.