2018 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 2000 km and then restarts at 0.
Driver Information Centre 3 95.

88Instruments and controlsControl indicatorsThe control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control indicators may vary. When the
ignition is switched on, most control
indicators will illuminate briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation
Control indicators in the
instrument cluster
Control indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 89XSeat belt reminder 3 89vAirbag and belt tensioners and
roll bars 3 89VAirbag deactivation 3 90pCharging system 3 90ZMalfunction indicator light
3 90RBrake and clutch system 3 90-Operate pedal 3 90mElectric parking brake 3 91jElectric parking brake fault
3 91uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 91RUpshift 3 91cPower steering 3 92)Lane departure warning 3 92aElectronic Stability Control off
3 92bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 92kTraction Control system off
3 92!Preheating 3 92%Diesel particle filter 3 92YAdBlue 3 93

Instruments and controls89wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 93IEngine oil pressure 3 93iLow fuel 3 94dImmobiliser 3 948Exterior light 3 94CHigh beam 3 94lHigh beam assist 3 94fAdaptive forward lighting 3 94>Fog light 3 94rRear fog light 3 94mCruise control 3 94AVehicle detected ahead 3 95hDoor open 3 95
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 196, Fuses
3 204.
Turn signals 3 120.
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.

90Instruments and controlsAirbag deactivationV 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.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery 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 3 194.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the manual parking
brake is applied 3 151.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.

94Instruments and controls9Warning
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 3 191.
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 3 143.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 195.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 112.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 114 , or when
high beam is on with high beam assist
or intelligent light range 3 116.
High beam assist
l illuminates green.
The high beam assist or intelligent light range is activated 3 114,
3 116.
Adaptive forward lighting f illuminates or flashes yellow.Illuminates
Fault in system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System switched to symmetrical low
beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder that the
system has been activated 3 115.
Automatic light control 3 113.
Fog light > illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 120.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 120.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.

102Instruments and controlsMessages in the Driver
Information Centre
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
Messages in the
Colour-Info-Display
Some important messages may
appear additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Press the
multifunction knob to confirm a
message. Some messages only pop- up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or whilst
driving
Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the boot lid is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If the soft top is not completely opened or closed.
● If the soft top lid is not completely
closed.
● If the load compartment partition is folded in when operating the
soft top.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If a certain speed is exceeded when operating the soft top.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.● If a warning message appears in the 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
● 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.

Instruments and controls105●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 switchingoff 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.
Remote door unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Auto relock doors : Activates or
deactivates the automatic relock
function after unlocking without
opening the vehicle.
● Restore factory settings
Restore factory settings : Resets
all settings to the default settings.Settings in the Colour-Info-
Display
Navi 950/Navi 650/CD 600
Press CONFIG on the Infotainment
system faceplate to enter the
Configuration menu.
Turn the multifunction knob to scroll
upwards or downwards in the list.
Press the multifunction knob
(Navi 950 / Navi 650: press the outer
ring) to select a menu item.
● Sport Mode Profile
● Languages
● Time and Date
● Radio Settings

106Instruments and controls●Phone Settings
● Navigation Settings
● Display Settings
● Vehicle Settings
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Sport Mode Profile ● Engine Sport Performance :
Accelerator pedal and gear
change characteristics become
more responsive.
● Sport Mode Back Lighting :
Changes the instrument
illumination colour.
● Sport Suspension : Damping
becomes harder.
● Sport Steering : Steering support
is reduced.
Languages
Selection of the desired language.
Time and Date
See Infotainment manual for further information.Radio Settings
See Infotainment manual for further information.
Phone Settings
See Infotainment manual for further information.
Navigation 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 3 172.
● 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.