window OPEL CASCADA 2015 Manual user

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Central switch ,
Switch in the centre console to
operate all windows.
Push switch , briefly to open all
windows automatically.
Pull switch , briefly to close all
windows automatically.
Safety function
If the window glass encounters
resistance above the middle of the
window during automatic closing, it is
immediately stopped and opened again.
Override safety function
In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, switch on the
ignition, then pull the switch to the first
detent and hold. The window moves
up with safety function disabled. To
stop movement, release the switch.
Comfort operating with the
remote control
The windows and the soft top can be
operated remotely from outside the vehicle.Opening
■ Press button c once briefly: the
doors are unlocked.
■ Press button c once more for two
seconds: the windows move down
automatically. Press button c
longer: the soft top will be opened.
Hold button pressed until soft top is
completely opened.
Release button during opening the
soft top: movement stops for
10 seconds; pressing button once
more continues opening.
Closing ■ Press button e once briefly: the
doors are locked.
■ Press button e once more longer:
the soft top and the windows will be
closed. Hold button pressed until
soft top is completely closed.
Release button during closing the
soft top: movement stops for

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10 seconds; pressing button once
more continues closing.
■ If the soft top is already closed but windows are opened: pressing
button e for two seconds will close
the windows.
Confirmation
Complete opening or closing of the
soft top is confirmed by the hazard
warning flashers.
OverloadIf the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Initialising the power windows
If the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery), a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 102.Activate the window electronics for
each window, beginning with the rear windows, as following:
1. Soft top must be closed.
2. Close doors.
3. Switch on ignition.
4. Pull switch to the second detent until the window starts to close,
and hold pulled for an additional
4 seconds.
5. Push switch to the second detent until the window starts to open
automatically.
6. Repeat for each window.Heated rear window
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
The LED in the button indicates
activation.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Heated rear window is deactivated
when the soft top is opened.
Sun visors The sun visors can be folded down orswivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.

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If the sun visors have integral mirrors,the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the
backside of the sun visor.Roof
Soft top9 Warning
Take care when operating the soft
top. Risk of injury. Monitor the
action zone above, to the side and to the rear of the vehicle during
operation.
Make sure that no body parts or
objects could get pinched. Make
sure that people stay clear of the
action zone of the soft top or soft
top lid. Risk of injury.
Check the height, length and width of the available space before
operating the soft top, e.g. in a
garage, parking garage or when a
bicycle rack is fitted.
Vehicle passengers should be
informed accordingly.
Before leaving the vehicle, remove the ignition key in order to prevent
unauthorised operation of the
windows and the soft top.
Operation with the switch in the
centre console
Operable with ignition switch in
position 1 or 2 (ignition on) 3 134.
The soft top can be opened and
closed while driving up to a speed of
50 km/h.
Open soft top
Hold switch pulled until the soft top is completely opened and the soft top lid
is closed. All windows will be opened
during this operation.
To close all windows pull switch ,.

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Close soft top
Hold switch pushed until the soft top
and the soft top lid are completely
closed. When the windows start to move up release switch, the windows will close automatically.
All windows will be opened at first
during this operation.
Confirmation of operation
Complete opening or closing of the
soft top with the switch in the centre
console is confirmed by the sound of
an acoustic signal.
Operation with remote control
Open soft top
Hold button c pressed until the soft
top is opened completely and the soft
top lid is closed. All windows will be
opened during this operation.
Close soft top
Hold button e pressed until the soft
top, the soft top lid and the windows
are completely closed. All windows
will be opened at first during this
operation.
Confirmation of operation
Complete opening or closing of the
soft top with the remote control is confirmed by the hazard warning
flashers.

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Safety stopThe button on the remote control or
the switch in the centre console must
be actuated until the soft top is in its
respective end position. Releasing
the button or the switch during
operation stops soft top movement
immediately. The soft top remains in
intermediate position only for a
certain time. After this time a warning
chime sounds, the hydraulic pressure
in the system decreases and the soft top can start to move by itself.
Actuating button or switch once more continues operation.
Requirements for operation ■ Vehicle is stationary or driving with a speed up to 50 km/h.
■ Load compartment partition isfolded out, pass-through flap is
closed 3 73.
■ 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".

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General hintsNote■ Always actuate the operation switch until the acoustic signal
sounds or the hazard warning flashers illuminate, to ensure thatthe 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 3 222.Manual closing in the event of a
system fault In case of malfunction of the electro-
hydraulic actuation, the opened soft
top can be closed manually.
A warning chime sounds and a
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Caution
We strongly advise performing manual closing of the soft top with
two persons.
Manual operation of the soft top is permitted only for closing.
Read the following description
completely before starting to
operate.
Do not perform the manual closing with the vehicle parked on
downhill gradient or inclines.
Remove the large wind deflector
before starting to operate.
After closing, have the soft top
repaired by a workshop.
Prepare the following tools which are
required for manual operation:

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■Allen key with 4 mm hexagon on the
long side and 6 mm hexagon on the short side, located in the glovebox,
■ two strings, located in the glovebox,
■ screwdriver, located in the tool box in the load compartment 3 203.
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Open the boot lid and remove the
screwdriver from the tool box.3. On the inside of the upper load compartment edge is a lever for
releasing the soft top lid. Locate
the lever and unlatch by swivelling the lever downwards.
Note
The boot lid cannot be opened from
next step on.
Remove the screwdriver from the
toolbox for further operation. It is
possible that the load compartment
cannot be opened until the vehicle is
at a workshop. Therefore remove
any required objects from the load
compartment.
4. Close boot lid.5. Lift up soft top lid from both sides simultaneously up to approx. the
half raised position.

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6. Insert the 4 mm Allen key into the
marked position of the flap-drive
unit. Turn the Allen key clockwise
all the way to the stop, so that the
sideways flaps are swivelled in.
7. Open the soft top lid to its end position.
8. Remove plastic covers on both sides by pushing and sliding
backwards, see illustration.
9. At the hinges on each side there are visible marks.
10. Haul in the attached strings around the marked position at the
hinge on both sides and pull the
end of the string through the loop, as shown in the illustration.
11. Deposit the end of the strings at the front.

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12.Pull out the soft top by lifting up the
front bow ( 1) and simultaneously
the tension bow ( 2) on both sides.
13. Move the front bow ( 1) to the
windscreen frame.
14. Remove the small lid in the windscreen frame trim using a
screwdriver which is inserted in
the recess of the lid.
15. Insert the 6 mm Allen key into the
closure and lock the latch by
turning the Allen key clockwise to
its end position.
16. Lift up the tension bow ( 2) of the
soft top on both sides. Raise up
soft top lid by pushing slowly
approx. to the half raised position
and then let it slide into the closed position.
17. Lower the tension bow ( 2) of the
soft top.
Note
In this position, the vehicle can be
driven to a workshop for soft top
overhaul. The soft top is not
completely waterproof and not
latched at the rear.
To latch the soft top completely,
execute the following step.

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18.Push down firmly each side of the
tension bow. Simultaneously pull
the string with a screwdriver cross in the loop slowly and continuous
to the front. Possibly support
yourself on the door frame with
the other hand. Execute this on
both sides to latch the soft top at
the rear.
After the last step, the boot lid can be
opened again. Allow the strings to be removed by your workshop.
The soft top may not be opened with
fixed strings.
Wind deflector
There are two wind deflectors located in a bag behind the rear seat
backrests. Fold down the rear
backrests 3 73, open the Velcro
fasteners and move out the bag from
the recess.
■ The small wind deflector can be placed between the rear head
restraints.
■ The big wind deflector can be placed behind the front seats.
Do not place any objects on the wind
deflector.
To install the deflectors, the soft top
should be opened.
Fitting of the small wind
deflector ■ Fold down left rear backrest 3 73.
■ Remove the cover from the
guidance between the rear head
restraints by sliding sideways to the
left vehicle side.