alarm OPEL CASCADA 2019 Manual user

186Vehicle careCaution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps may be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash the vehicle. Wax painted parts of the vehicle. Exterior care
3 226.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Close the soft top.
● Cover the soft top to reduce environmental influences.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.
End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.

Vehicle care191Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
Battery discharge protection 3 126.
Disconnecting the battery
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: Switch the
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
Replacing the vehicle battery Note
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this section may lead to
temporary deactivation or
disturbance of the stop-start system.
When the vehicle battery is being
replaced, please ensure that there
are no open ventilation holes in the
vicinity of the positive terminal. If a
ventilation hole is open in this area, it
must be closed off with a dummy cap, and the ventilation in the vicinity of the
negative terminal must be opened.
Only use vehicle batteries that allow the fuse box to be mounted above the
vehicle battery.
Ensure that the battery is always replaced by the same type of battery.We recommend that you have the
vehicle battery replaced by a
workshop.
Stop-start system 3 140.
Charging the vehicle battery9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed
14.6 volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the vehicle
battery may be damaged.
Jump starting 3 223.

254IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 185
Active head restraints ...................48
Adaptive forward lighting ....95,
118, 194
Adjustable air vents ...................135
Airbag, belt tensioners and roll bars ........................................... 91
Airbag deactivation ................63, 91
Airbag label................................... 59 Airbag system .............................. 59
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 136
Air conditioning system .............. 128
Air intake .................................... 135
Air vents...................................... 135
Antilock brake system ................ 149
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......93
Anti-theft alarm system ................28
Anti-theft locking system .............. 27
Appearance care ........................226
Armrest ......................................... 55
Armrest storage ........................... 72
Ashtrays ....................................... 84
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................32
Automatic light control ...............115
Automatic locking ........................25
Automatic transmission .............145Autostop..................................... 140
Auxiliary heater ........................... 134
B Battery discharge protection ......126
Battery voltage ........................... 104
Bonnet ....................................... 187
Brake and clutch fluid .................231
Brake and clutch system .............92
Brake assist ............................... 151
Brake fluid .................................. 190
Brakes ............................... 149, 190
Breakdown.................................. 224
Bulb replacement ....................... 192
C
Capacities .................................. 241
Catalytic converter .....................144
Central locking system ................23
Centre console storage ...............72
Changing tyre and wheel size ...212
Charging system .......................... 91
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 67
Child restraints.............................. 65
Child restraint systems ................65
Cigarette lighter ........................... 84
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............127
Clock............................................. 82
Code ........................................... 103