Opel CASCADA Owner's Manual page 38

36 Keys, doors and windows
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 following instructions "Manual
closing in case of a system fault".
General hints
Note
■ Actuate the operation switch
always until the acoustic signal
sounds or the hazard warning
flashers light up to make sure 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 max.
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.
■ Don't 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 3 214.
Manual closing in case 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.