2018.5 OPEL CASCADA warning light

Instruments and controls85Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the
instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The bottom line displays the recorded distance in km.
Trip odometer
W displays the recorded distance
since the last reset.
Two trip odometer are selectable for
different trips. Select between page
W 1 and page W2 by turning the
adjuster wheel on turn signal lever.
Both trip odometer can be reset
separately when ignition is on: select
respective page, press and hold the
reset knob for a few seconds or press
SET/CLR on the turn signal lever.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 9,999 km and then restarts at 0.
Driver Information Centre 3 96.

90Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 90XSeat belt reminder 3 91vAirbag and belt tensioners and
roll bars 3 91VAirbag deactivation 3 91pCharging system 3 91ZMalfunction indicator light
3 92RBrake and clutch system 3 92-Operate pedal 3 92mElectric parking brake 3 92jElectric parking brake fault
3 93uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 93RUpshift 3 93cPower steering 3 93)Lane departure warning 3 93aElectronic Stability Control off
3 94bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 94kTraction Control system off
3 94!Preheating 3 94%Exhaust filter 3 94YAdBlue 3 94wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 94IEngine oil pressure 3 95iLow fuel 3 95dImmobiliser 3 958Exterior light 3 95CHigh beam 3 95lHigh beam assist 3 96fAdaptive forward lighting 3 96>Fog light 3 96rRear fog light 3 96mCruise control 3 96AVehicle detected ahead 3 96hDoor open 3 96
Turn lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.

Instruments and controls91Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 198, Fuses
3 206.
Turn signals 3 122.
Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red, when seat is occupied.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched
on until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine for a
maximum of 100 seconds until the
seat belt has been fastened.Airbag, belt tensioners and
roll bars
v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not extinguish after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system, in the belt tensioner or the
deployable roll bars. The airbags, belt pretensioners and roll bars may fail to
trigger in the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt tensioners,
airbags or deployable roll bars is
indicated by continuous illumination
of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Airbag system, belt tensioners 3 59,
3 56.
Rollover protection system 3 45.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 63.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.

92Instruments and controlsIlluminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehiclebattery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low 3 196.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the manual parking
brake is applied 3 153.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Brake pedal must be depressed to release the electric parking brake
3 153.
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 140.
Flashes
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine with the key 3 18,
3 139.
On some versions, the message to
operate the clutch pedal is indicated
in the Driver Information Centre
3 103.
Electric parking brake m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 153.

Instruments and controls95Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 213.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as
quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 193.
Low fuel
i illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 145.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 197.
Immobiliser d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 114.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 116 , or when
high beam is on with high beam assist
or intelligent light range 3 118.

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 exhaust filter has reached the maximum filling level.
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened
● 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 23.
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

106Instruments and controlsVehicle settings
●Climate and air quality
Auto fan speed : Modifies the
level of the cabin airflow of the
climate control in automatic
mode.
Climate control mode : Controls
the state of the cooling
compressor when the vehicle is
started. Last setting
(recommended) or at vehicle
start is either always ON or
always OFF.
Auto rear demist : Activates
heated rear window
automatically.
● Comfort settings
Chime volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalization by driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
● Park assist / Collision detection
Park assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic
sensors. Activation is selectable
with or without attached trailer
coupling.
Side blind zone alert : Changes
the settings for the side blind spot alert system.
● Exterior ambient lighting
Duration upon exit of vehicle :
Activates or deactivates and
changes the duration of exit
lighting.
Exterior lighting by unlocking :
Activates or deactivates the
welcome lighting.
● Power door locks
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.
Stop door lock if door open :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic door locking function
while a door is open.
Delayed door lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door locking function.
● Remote locking, unlocking,
starting
Remote unlock feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback
whilst unlocking.

108Instruments and controlsNavigation Settings
See Infotainment manual for further
information.
Display Settings ● Home Page Menu :
See Infotainment manual for
further information.
● Rear Camera Options :
Press to adjust the rear camera
options 3 174.
● Display Off :
See Infotainment manual for
further information.
● Map Settings :
See Infotainment 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 is either always ON or
always OFF.
Auto Rear Demist : Activates
heated rear window
automatically.
● Comfort and Convenience
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
● Collision Detection Systems
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic
sensors. Activation is selectable
with or without attached trailer
coupling.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates
or deactivates the side blind spot
alert system.
● Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activates
or deactivates the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.● Power Door Locks
Open Door Anti Lock Out :
Activates or deactivates 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 : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door locking function.
● Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
Remote Lock Feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback
whilst locking.
Remote Unlock Feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback
whilst unlocking.
Remote Door Unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.