hood release OPEL CASCADA 2014 Manual user

36Keys, doors and windows
■ Load compartment partition isfolded out, pass-through flap isclosed 3 71.
■ Soft top lid is engaged in closed position.
■ Boot lid is completely closed.
■ Outside temperature is not lower than -7 °C for opening and -10 °C
for closing.
■ Vehicle battery voltage is sufficient.
■ The system is not overloaded by repeated operation (max. 5
complete cycles in succession).If any of these requirements are not fulfilled, a warning chime sounds
and a message appears in the
Driver Information Centre when the
switch is actuated and the soft top
will not open or close.
■ There must be no objects in front of
the rear window or in the pivot area of the soft top and the soft top lid.
If the automatic drive is not
operational when the soft top is open, execute a manual closing process,
see the following instructions in
"Manual closing in the event of a
system fault".
General hints
Note■ Always actuate the operation switch until the acoustic signal
sounds or the hazard warning
flashers illuminate, to ensure that
the soft top is completely opened
or closed.
■ The soft top can be held in an intermediate position to facilitate
cleaning of hood spaces and
gaskets. Release the switch in the
centre console during operation to
stop soft top movement in
intermediate position for a
maximum of 7 minutes when
ignition is on. After this time a warning chime sounds, the
hydraulic pressure in the system
decreases and the soft top can
start to move by itself.
■ Do not open the soft top if it is wet,
frozen or dirty.
■ Activating the soft top on uneven ground can lead to malfunctions
and damage.
■ Vehicle care 3 220.