warning OPEL CASCADA 2019 Manual user

36Keys, doors and windowsThe cover of the mirrors 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) 3 139.
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 ,.

Keys, doors and windows37Close 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.
Close 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.

38Keys, doors and windowsSafety 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).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".

Keys, doors and windows39General hintsNote
● 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 3 226.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:

46Keys, doors and windowsThe airbag control indicator v
illuminates if the roll bars have been
deployed.
The system deploys with the soft top
opened or closed.
The soft top must not be operated if
the roll bars have been deployed. A
continuous warning will sound and a
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre if the switch is
actuated.

Seats, restraints47Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 47
Active head restraints ................48
Front seats ................................... 49
Seat position .............................. 49
Manual seat adjustment ............50
Seat folding ............................... 52
Power seat adjustment ..............53
Armrest ...................................... 55
Heating ...................................... 55
Ventilating .................................. 55
Seat belts ..................................... 56
Three-point seat belt .................57
Airbag system .............................. 59
Front airbag system ...................62
Side airbag system ....................63
Airbag deactivation ....................63
Child restraints ............................. 65
Child restraint systems ..............65
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 67Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Head restraints on front seats
Height adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.

Seats, restraints49Note
Approved accessories may only be
attached if the seat is not in use.Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
9 Danger
Do not sit closer than 25 cm to the
steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
9 Warning
Never store any objects under the
seats.
● Sit with buttocks as far back against the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that legs
are slightly angled when pressing the pedals. Slide the front
passenger seat as far back as
possible.
● Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of all display
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between head and the roof
frame. Your thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without
pressing into it.

52Seats, restraintsAdjustable thigh support
Pull the lever and slide the thigh
support.
Seat folding
9 Warning
Passengers on rear seats should
take care not to be trapped by the
adjustment mechanism when the
seat moves back to its original
position.
Caution
When seat height is in highest
position, push head restraints
down and lift up sun visors before
folding backrest forwards.
Seat folding on manual operated
seats
Lift release lever and fold backrest
forwards, then slide seat forwards to
the stop.
To restore, slide the seat backwards
to the stop. Lift backrest to upright
position without operating any lever.
Ensure backrest engages.
9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that the
seat is securely locked in position
before driving. Failure to do so
may result in personal injury in the event of hard braking or collision.
When fully engaged the seat will be in
original position again.
Do not operate backrest inclination
lever while backrest is folded forward.
Seat folding on power seats

Seats, restraints53Lift release lever and fold backrest
forwards. The seat slides
automatically forwards to the stop.
To restore, lift backrest to upright
position and engage. The seat slides
automatically backwards to the
original position.
In case the head restraint of the
folded backrest is blocked by the
upper windscreen frame, allow the
seat to move backwards or
downwards slightly 3 53, or set
head restraint to lowest position
3 47.
Safety function
If the power seat encounters
resistance while sliding forwards or
rearwards, it is immediately stopped
and moved in the opposite direction.
Note
Do not sit on the seat while seat is
moving.
Power disconnection
If seat remains in forward position
with opened door for more than
10 minutes, power adjustment isdisconnected. In this event, close and
open the door or switch on ignition and operate power adjustment again.
Overload
If the folding function is electrically
overloaded, the power supply is
automatically cut-off for a short time.
Power seat adjustment9 Warning
Care must be taken when
operating the power seats. There
is a risk of injury, particularly for
children. Objects could become
trapped.
Keep a close watch on the seats
when adjusting them. Vehicle
passengers should be informed
accordingly.
Longitudinal adjustment
Move switch forwards/backwards.
Seat height

56Seats, restraintsSeat belts
The seat belts are locked during hardacceleration or deceleration of the
vehicle holding the occupants in the
seat position. Therefore the risk of
injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 65.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, soiling and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components replaced by a workshop. After an accident,
have the belts and triggered belt
pretensioners replaced by a
workshop.
Note
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt presenter
The seat belt presenter is a comfort feature that enables the front
passengers to fasten the seat belts
conveniently by bringing the belts to
the front.
The presenter comes out when:
● The respective door is closed and ignition is switched on.
● The ignition is on and the door is closed.
The presenter retracts when: ● The respective door is opened again.
● The key is removed from ignition switch.
● The respective latch plate is inserted into the buckle.