OPEL CASCADA 2017 Owner's Guide

Keys, doors and windows29Activation without monitoring of
passenger compartment and
vehicle inclination
Switch off the monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle
inclination when e.g. animals are
being left in the vehicle, because of
high volume ultrasonic signals or due to movements triggering the alarm.
Also switch off when the vehicle is on
a ferry or train.
1. Close boot lid, bonnet, windows and soft top.
2. Press o. LED in button o
illuminates for a maximum of
10 minutes.
3. Close doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
To prevent false alarms, passenger
compartment monitoring is
deactivated if the soft top is open. The LED in button o does not illuminate.
If only the windows are open,
passenger compartment monitoring
operation is restricted and LED in
button o illuminates.
Status message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Status LEDStatus LED is integrated in the sensor
on top of the instrument panel.
Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:LED illuminates:test, arming delayLED flashes
quickly:doors, boot lid, soft
top or bonnet not
completely closed, or system fault
Status after system is armed:
LED flashes
slowly:system is armed
Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
Deactivation Unlocking the vehicle by pressing c
deactivates the anti-theft alarm
system. Long press will activate soft top opening.
The system is not deactivated when
unlocking the driver's door with the
key or by pressing the central locking
button in the passenger
compartment.

30Keys, doors and windowsAlarmWhen triggered, the alarm horn
sounds and the hazard warning lights flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by
pressing any button on the radio
remote control or by switching on the
ignition.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated only by pressing c or by
switching on the ignition.
A triggered alarm, which has not been
interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the hazard warning
lights. They will flash quickly three
times the next time the vehicle is
unlocked with the radio remote
control. Additionally, a warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre after switching on
the ignition.
Vehicle messages 3 102.
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: Switch theignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
Immobiliser
The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch.
If the control indicator d flashes when
the ignition is on, there is a fault in the
system; the engine cannot be started. Switch off the ignition and repeat the
start attempt.
If the control indicator continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it.
Switch on the anti-theft alarm
system 3 23, 3 28.Control indicator d 3 94.

Keys, doors and windows31Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the control to left (L) or right
(R) . Then swivel the control to adjust
the mirror.
In position 0 no mirror is selected.
Folding mirrors
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure tothe mirror housing.
Electric folding
Turn control to 0, then push the
control down. Both exterior mirrors
will fold.
Push the control down again - both
exterior mirrors return to their original position.
If an electrically folded mirror is
manually extended, pressing down
the control will only electrically extend
the other mirror.

32Keys, doors and windowsHeated mirrors
Operated by pressing Ü.
The LED in the button indicates
activation.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Automatic anti-dazzle
Dazzle from following vehicles at
night is automatically reduced.

Keys, doors and windows33Windows
Windscreen
Heat-reflecting windscreen
The heat-reflecting windscreen has a
coating which reflects solar radiation. Also data signals, e.g. from toll
stations, might be reflected.
The marked areas on the windscreen are not covered with the coating.
Devices for electronic data recording
and fee payment must be attached in
these areas. Otherwise data
recording malfunctions may occur.
Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror. Otherwise the detection zone
of the sensor and the view area of the camera in the mirror housing could be
restricted.
Windscreen replacementCaution
If the vehicle has a front-looking
camera sensor for the driver
assistance systems, it is very
important that any windscreen
replacement is performed
accurately according to Opel
specifications. Otherwise, these
systems may not work properly
and there is a risk of unexpected
behaviour and/or messages from
these systems.
Power windows9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Operable with ignition switch in
position 1 or 2 (ignition on) 3 138.
Retained power off 3 138.

34Keys, doors and windowsOperate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling to close.
Pushing or pulling gently to the first
detent: window moves up or down as long as the switch is operated.
Pushing or pulling firmly to the second
detent then releasing: window moves
up or down automatically with safety
function enabled. To stop movement, operate the switch once more in the
same direction.
Central switch ,
Switch in the centre console operates
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.
Automatic window lowering
This automatically lowers the window
a small amount when the door is
being opened. When the door is being closed, the window will raise fully.Note
In cold weather conditions, ice and
snow may prevent the window from
lowering when the door is being
opened. Free the window from ice
and snow before closing the door to
ensure proper window function.
If the vehicle loses power, you may
need to reprogram the windows.
Follow the procedure under
"Initialising the power windows"
below.
Comfort operating with the
remote control
The windows and the soft top can be
operated remotely from outside the vehicle.

Keys, doors and windows35
Opening● Press c once briefly: the doors
are unlocked.
● Press c once more for two
seconds: the windows move
down automatically. Press c
longer: the soft top will be
opened. Press and hold c until
soft top is completely opened.
Release c during opening of the soft
top: movement stops for 10 seconds;
pressing c once more continues
opening.
Closing ● Press e once briefly: the doors
are locked.
● Press e once more for longer: the
soft top and the windows will be
closed. Press and hold e until soft
top is completely closed.
Release e during closing of the
soft top: movement stops for
10 seconds; pressing e once
more continues closing.
● If the soft top is already closed but windows are opened:
pressing e for two seconds will
close the windows.
Confirmation
Completed opening or closing of the soft top is confirmed by the hazard
warning flashers.
Overload If 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 follows:
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 for an additional
4 seconds.
5. Push switch to the second detent until the window starts to open
automatically.
6. Repeat for each window.

36Keys, doors and windowsHeated rear window
Operated by pressing Ü.
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 or swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
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.

Keys, doors and windows37Operation with the switch in the
centre console
Operable with ignition switch in
position 1 or 2 (ignition on) 3 138.
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 ,.
Close soft top
Hold switch pushed until the soft top
and the soft top lid are completely
closed. All windows will be opened
during this operation.
Pull switch , briefly to close all
windows.
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
Press and hold c until the soft top is
opened completely and the soft top lid is closed. All windows will be opened
during this operation.

38Keys, doors and windowsClose soft top
Press and hold e 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.
Safety stop
The 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).