OPEL CASCADA 2014 Manual user

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Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 61.9 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 isrunning
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 Brake and clutch fluid level
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low 3 185.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the manual parking
brake is applied 3 145.
Operate pedal
- illuminates or flashes yellow.

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Clutch pedal must be operated to
start the engine. Stop-start system
3 136.
Illuminates
Brake pedal must be operated to release the electric parking brake
3 145.
Flashes
Clutch pedal must be operated to start the engine 3 135.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates Electric parking brake is applied
3 145.Flashes
Electric parking brake is not fully
applied or released. Switch on
ignition, depress brake pedal and attempt to reset the system by first
releasing and then applying the
electric parking brake. If m remains
flashing, do not drive and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Electric parking brake fault
j illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is operating
with degraded performance 3 145.
Flashes Electric parking brake is in servicemode. Stop vehicle, apply and
release the electric parking brake to
reset.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Antilock brake system
(ABS) u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not
extinguish after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 144.

Instruments and controls91Upshift[ is indicated as symbol or is popped
up as full page in the Driver
Information Centre when upshifting is recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
EcoFlex drive assistant 3 94.
Power steering
c illuminates yellow.
Illuminates with power steering reduced Power steering is reduced due to
overheating of the system. Control
indicator extinguishes when the
system has cooled down.
Stop-start system 3 136.
Illuminates with power steering
disabled
Failure in the power steering system.
Consult a workshop.
Lane departure warning ) illuminates green or flashes yellow.Illuminates green
System is switched on and ready to
operate.
Flashes yellow
System recognises an unintended
lane change.
Electronic Stability Control
off n illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control
system b illuminates or flashes yellow.
Flashes The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.Illuminates
A fault in the system is present. A
warning message appears in the
Driver Information Centre. Continued
driving is possible. The system is not
operational. Driving stability,
however, may deteriorate depending
on road surface conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Electronic Stability Control 3 148,
Traction Control system 3 147.
Traction Control system off k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
Diesel particle filter
% illuminates or flashes yellow.

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The diesel particle filter requires
cleaning.
Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
Illuminates
The diesel particle filter is full. Start cleaning process as soon as
possible.
Flashes The maximum filling level of the filter
is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 139, Stop-start
system 3 136.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.Flashes
Fault in system or tyre withoutpressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare
wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 204.
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 3 182.
Low fuel
i illuminates or flashes yellow.

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IlluminatesLevel in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 140.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 187.
Immobiliser d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 110.
High beam C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 111 , or when
high beam is on with high beam assist
or intelligent light range 3 114.High beam assist
l illuminates green.
The high beam assist or intelligent
light range is activated 3 112,
3 114.
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 3 113.
Automatic light control 3 111.
Fog light > illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 118.Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 118.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 151.
Vehicle detected ahead
A illuminates green.
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Forward collision alert 3 154.
Door open h is indicated as symbol in the Driver
Information Centre when a door or the
boot lid is open.

94Instruments and controlsInformation displaysDriver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster
between speedometer and
tachometer.
The following main menus can be
indicated in the Display and selected by pushing the MENU button on the
turn signal lever. Menu symbols are
indicated in the top line of the display:■ Vehicle Information Menu X
■ Trip/Fuel Information Menu W
■ ECO Information Menu s
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at a standstill. Some functions are only
available when the vehicle is being
driven.
Vehicle personalisation 3 102.
Memorised settings 3 21.
Selecting menus and functions
The menus and functions can be selected via the buttons on the turn
signal lever.Press the MENU button to switch
between the menus or to return from
a submenu to the next higher menu
level.
Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a
menu option or to set a numeric value.

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Press the SET/CLR button to select a
function or to confirm a message.
Vehicle Information Menu X
Press the MENU button to select
X .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press the SET/CLR button
to confirm.
Follow the instructions given in the
submenus.
Possible submenus can be,
depending on the version:
■ Unit : displayed units can be
changed
■ Tire Pressure : checks tyre pressure
of all wheels during driving 3 204
■ Tire Load : select tyre pressure
category according to the actually
inflated tyre pressure 3 204
■ Remaining Oil Life : indicates when
to change the engine oil and filter
3 85
■ Speed Warning : if exceeding the
preset speed, a warning chime will
be activated
■ Traffic Sign Assistant : displays
detected traffic signs for the current
route section 3 167
■ Following Dist. : displays the
distance to a preceding moving
vehicle 3 156
Trip/Fuel Information Menu W
Press the MENU button to select W.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
page:

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Page 1:■ Trip odometer 1
■ Average consumption 1
■ Average speed 1Page 2: ■ Trip odometer 2
■ Average consumption 2
■ Average speed 2Page 3: ■ Digital speed
■ Range
■ Instantaneous consumption
The information of page 1 and
page 2 can be reset separately for
odometer, average consumption and
average speed, making it possible to
display different trip information.
Select pages by turning the adjuster
wheel on the turn signal lever.

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Trip odometer 1 or 2
Trip odometer displays the recorded
distance since a certain reset.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2,000 km and then restarts at 0.
Reset trip odometer by pressing the
SET/CLR button on the turn signal
lever for a few seconds or by pressing the reset knob near the speedometer
separately for selected page 1 or 2.
Average consumption 1 or 2 Display of average consumption. Themeasurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
To reset, press the SET/CLR button
for a few seconds separately for
selected page 1 or 2.
Average speed 1 or 2 Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
To reset, press the SET/CLR button
for a few seconds separately for
selected page 1 or 2.
Digital speed Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.
Range
Range is calculated from current fuel
tank content and current
consumption. The display shows
average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level in the tank is low, a message appears in the display.
When the tank has to be refuelled
immediately, a warning message is
displayed.Additionally the control indicator
I in the fuel gauge illuminates or
flashes 3 92.
Instantaneous consumption Displays the instantaneous
consumption.
ECO Information Menu s
Press the MENU button to select
s .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
page:
■ Shift indication : Current gear is
indicated inside an arrow. The digit

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above recommends upshifting for
fuel saving reasons.
Eco index display : The current fuel
consumption is indicated on a
segment display. For economical driving adapt your driving style to
keep the filled segments within the
Eco area. The more segments are
filled, the higher the fuel
consumption. Simultaneously the
current consumption value is
indicated.
■ Top Consumers : List of top comfort
consumers currently switched on is displayed in descending order. Fuel
saving potential is indicated. A
switched off consumer disappears
from the list and the consumption
value will be updated.
During sporadic driving conditions,
the heated rear window is activated automatically to increase engine
load. In this event, the heated rear
window is indicated as one of the
top consumers, without activation
by the driver.
■ Economy Trend : Displays the
average consumption development
over a distance of 50 km. Filled
segments display the consumption
in 5 km steps and shows the effect
of topography or driving behaviour
on fuel consumption.
Graphic-Info-Display,
Colour-Info-Display Depending on the vehicle
configuration the vehicle has a
Graphic-Info-Display or a Colour-
Info-Display.
The Info-Displays is located in the
instrument panel above the
Infotainment system.
Graphic-Info-Display