auxiliary battery OPEL CASCADA 2014 Owner's Manual

122Lighting
Exit lighting is switched off
immediately if the turn signal lever is
pulled while the driver's door is open.
Activation, deactivation and duration of this function can be changed in the Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation
3 102.
The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 21.
Battery discharge
protection
Vehicle battery state of charge function
The function guarantees longest
vehicle battery life via a generator with controllable power output and
optimised power distribution.
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when driving, the following
systems are reduced automatically in two stages and finally switched off:
■ Auxiliary heater
■ Heated rear window and mirrors■ Heated seats
■ Fan
In the second stage, a message
which confirms activation of the
vehicle battery discharge protection
will be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Switching off electric lights
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched
off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.

Driving and operating137
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
During an Autostop, the heating and
brake performance will be
maintained.
Caution
The steering assist can be
reduced during an Autostop.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled:
■ The stop-start system is not manually deactivated
■ the bonnet is fully closed
■ the driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened
■ the vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition
■ the engine is warmed up
■ the engine coolant temperature is not too high
■ the engine exhaust temperature is not too high, e.g. after driving with
high engine load
■ the ambient temperature is above -5° C
■ the climate control system allows an Autostop
■ the brake vacuum is sufficient
■ the self-cleaning function of the diesel particle filter is not active
■ the vehicle was driven at least at walking speed since the last
AutostopOtherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop. See
Climate control chapter for more
details 3 126.
Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 134.
Battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts,
several battery discharge protection
features are implemented as part of
the stop-start system.
Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several electrical
features, e.g. auxiliary electric heater
or rear window heating are disabled
or switched into a power saving
mode. The fan speed of the climate
control system is reduced to save
power.

240IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 180
Active head restraints ...................45
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
.................................. 93, 114, 190
Adjustable air vents ...................131
Airbag, belt tensioners and anti- roll bars ..................................... 88
Airbag deactivation ................61, 88
Airbag system .............................. 56
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 132
Air conditioning system .............. 124
Air intake .................................... 131
Air vents...................................... 131
Antilock brake system ................ 144
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......90
Anti-theft alarm system ................26
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................220
Armrest ......................................... 52
Armrest storage ........................... 70
Ashtrays ....................................... 83 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............111
Automatic locking ........................23
Automatic transmission .............141
Auxiliary heater ........................... 130B
Battery discharge protection ......122
Battery voltage ........................... 102 Bonnet ....................................... 182
Brake and clutch fluid .................224
Brake and clutch system .............89
Brake assist ............................... 147
Brake fluid .................................. 185
Brakes ............................... 144, 185
Breakdown.................................. 218
Bulb replacement ....................... 188
C
Capacities .................................. 235
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter .....................140
Central locking system ................21
Centre console storage ...............70
Changing tyre and wheel size ...207
Charging system .......................... 89
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 64
Child restraints.............................. 62
Child restraint systems ................62
Cigarette lighter ........................... 83
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............123
Clock............................................. 80
Code ........................................... 100