OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

Contents Introduction ...... 2 In Brief ...... 5 Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 20 Seats and Restraints ...... 32 Storage ...... 52 Instruments and Controls ...... 59 Lighting ...... 85 Infotainment System ...... 92 Climate Controls ...... 125 Driving and Operating ...... 134 Vehicle Care ...... 155 Service and Maintenance . . . . . 194 Technical Data ...... 200 Customer Information ...... 205 Index ...... 208 Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

2 Introduction Introduction Introduction Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

Introduction 3

Vehicle specific data When this Owner's Manual refers to . The table of contents at the a workshop visit, we recommend beginning of this manual and Please enter your vehicle's data on your Opel Service Partner. For gas within each section shows where the previous page to keep it easily vehicles we recommend an Opel the information is located. accessible. This information is workshop authorised for servicing available in the sections "Service . The index will enable you to gas vehicles. and maintenance" and "Technical search for specific information. data" as well as on the identification All Opel Service Partners provide . This Owner's Manual depicts plate. first-class service at reasonable left-hand drive vehicles. prices. Experienced mechanics Introduction Operation is similar for trained by Opel work according to right-hand drive vehicles. Your vehicle is a designed specific Opel instructions. combination of advanced . The Owner's Manual uses the The customer literature pack should factory engine designations. The technology, safety, environmental always be kept ready to hand in the friendliness and economy. corresponding sales vehicle. designations can be found in the This Owner's Manual provides you section "Technical data". with all the necessary information to Using this Manual enable you to drive your vehicle . Directional data, e.g. left or right, . This manual describes all safely and efficiently. or front or back, always relate to options and features available the direction of travel. Make sure your passengers are for this model. Certain aware of the possible risk of descriptions, including those for . The vehicle display screens may accident and injury which may result display and menu functions, may not support your specific from improper use of the vehicle. not apply to your vehicle due to language. You must always comply with the model variant, country . Display messages and interior specific laws and regulations of the specifications, special equipment labelling are written in bold country that you are in. These laws or accessories. letters. may differ from the information in . The "In brief" section will give this Owner's Manual. you an initial overview. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

4 Introduction

Danger, Warning, and Symbols Caution Page references are indicated with 0. 0 means "see page". { Danger We wish you many hours of pleasurable driving. Text marked { Danger provides AG information on risk of fatal injury. Disregarding this information may endanger life.

{ Warning

Text marked { Warning provides information on risk of accident or injury. Disregarding this information may lead to injury.

Caution

Text marked Caution provides information on possible damage to the vehicle. Disregarding this information may lead to vehicle damage. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

In Brief 5 In Brief Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information Unlocking the Vehicle ...... 5 Unlocking the Vehicle Seat Adjustment ...... 6 Head Restraint Adjustment ...... 7 Safety Belts ...... 7 Mirror Adjustment ...... 7 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . 8 Instrument Panel Overview ...... 9 Exterior Lighting ...... 14 Horn ...... 15 To open the tailgate, push the Windscreen Wiper/Washer . . . . . 15 touchpad switch under the tailgate Climate Controls ...... 17 moulding. ...... 17 Starting the Engine ...... 18 Unlocks all doors. The hazard Parking ...... 19 warning lights will flash twice. 0 Press K to unlock the doors and Radio remote control Radio 0 load compartment. Open the doors Remote Control 21, by pulling the handles. Central locking system 0 Central Locking System 0 22, Load compartment 0 Load Compartment 0 25. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

6 In Brief

Seat Adjustment Seat height { Danger Seat positioning Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from the steering wheel, to permit safe airbag deployment.

Seat backrests

Lever pumping motion

Pull handle, slide seat, release Up : Seat higher handle. Down : Seat lower Try to move the seat back and forth Seat position 0 Seat Position 0 33, to ensure that the seat is locked in Seat adjustment 0 Seat place. 0 Pull lever, adjust inclination and Adjustment 34. Seat position 0 Seat Position 0 33, release lever. Allow the seat to Seat adjustment 0 Seat engage audibly. Adjustment 0 34. Seat position 0 Seat Position 0 33, Seat adjustment 0 Seat Adjustment 0 34. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Head Restraint Safety Belts Mirror Adjustment Adjustment Interior Mirror

Pull out the seat belt and engage in Press release button, adjust height belt buckle. The seat belt must not and engage. be twisted and must fit close against To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever the body. The backrest must not be on the underside of the mirror tilted back too far (maximum housing. approx. 25°). Interior mirror 0 Manual Rearview To release belt, press red button on Mirror 0 28. belt buckle. Seat position 0 Seat Position 0 33, Seat belts 0 Safety Belts 0 36, Airbag system 0 Airbag System 0 38. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

8 In Brief

Exterior Mirrors Steering Wheel Adjustment

Select the relevant exterior mirror and adjust it. Unlock the lever, adjust the steering Convex exterior mirrors 0 Power wheel, then engage the lever and Mirrors 0 27. ensure it is fully locked. Do not adjust the steering wheel unless the vehicle is stationary and the steering wheel lock has been released. Airbag system 0 Airbag System 0 38, Ignition positions 0 Ignition Positions 0 135. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

In Brief 9

Instrument Panel Overview OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

10 In Brief

1. Power windows on page Power 7. Driver Information Centre on 17. Parking brake on page Windows 0 29. page Driver Information Centre Handbrake 0 142. 0 Central locking system on page (DIC) 75. 18. Ignition switch with steering Central Locking System 0 22. 8. Steering wheel controls on wheel lock on page Ignition page Steering Wheel Positions 0 135. 2. Exterior mirrors on page 0 Convex Mirrors 0 27. Controls 60. 19. Horn on page Horn 0 61. 3. Cruise control, Speed limiter on 9. Windscreen wiper, Windscreen Driver airbag on page Airbag page Driver Assistance washer system, rear wiper, rear System 0 38. Systems 0 148. washer system on page Windscreen Wiper/ 20. Steering wheel adjustment on Heated steering wheel on page Washer 0 61. page Steering Wheel Heated Steering Wheel 0 60. Adjustment 0 60. 10. Centre air vents on page 4. Turn and lane-change signals, Adjustable Air Vents 0 131. 21. Bonnet release lever on page headlight flash, dipped beam Bonnet 0 157. and main beam on page 11. Hazard warning lights on page Hazard Warning Flashers 0 87. 22. Fuse box on page Indicator and Lane-Change Fuses 0 169. Signals 0 87. 12. Info-Display on page 0 23. Traction control system on Exit lighting on page Exit Overview 93. 0 page Traction Control System Lighting 91. 13. Infotainment system on page (TCS) 0 143. Operation 0 99. Parking lights on page Parking Automatic engine start/stop on Lights 0 88. 14. Glove box on page Glove 0 page Automatic Engine Start/ 5. Side air vents on page Fixed Box 53. Stop Feature 0 137. 0 Air Vents 132. 15. Climate control system on City mode on page Electronic 6. Instruments on page Steering page Electronic Climate Stability Control (ESC) 0 144. 0 Control System 0 128. Wheel Adjustment 60. Lane departure warning on 16. Selector lever, manual gearbox page Lane Departure Warning on page Manual (LDW) 0 150. Gearbox 0 141. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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24. Light switch, Headlight range adjustment, Front fog lights, Rear fog light, Instrument illumination on page Exterior Lamp Controls 0 85. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

12 In Brief OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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1. Infotainment system on page Heated steering wheel on page 15. Traction control system on Operation 0 99. Heated Steering Wheel 0 60. page Traction Control System 0 2. Info-Display on page 9. Windscreen wiper, Windscreen (TCS) 143. Overview 0 93. washer system, rear wiper, rear Automatic engine start/stop on 3. Hazard warning lights on page washer system on page page Automatic Engine Start/ 0 Windscreen Wiper/ Stop Feature 0 137. Hazard Warning Flashers 87. 0 Washer 61. City mode on page Electronic 4. Centre air vents on page 0 Adjustable Air Vents 0 131. 10. Side air vents on page Fixed Stability Control (ESC) 144. Air Vents 0 132. 5. Turn and lane-change signals, Lane departure warning on headlight flash, dipped beam 11. Steering wheel controls on page Lane Departure Warning page Steering Wheel (LDW) 0 150. and main beam on page 0 Indicator and Lane-Change Controls 60. 16. Ignition switch with steering Signals 0 87. 12. Exterior mirrors on page wheel lock on page Ignition 0 0 Exit lighting on page Exit Convex Mirrors 27 Positions 135. Lighting 0 91. 13. Power windows on page Power 17. Fuse box on page 0 0 Parking lights on page Parking Windows 29. Fuses 169. Lights 0 88. Central locking system on page 18. Bonnet release lever on page 0 0 6. Instruments on page Steering Central Locking System 22. Bonnet 157. Wheel Adjustment 0 60. 14. Light switch, 19. Horn on page Horn 0 61. 7. Driver Information Centre on Headlight range adjustment, Driver airbag on page Airbag 0 page Driver Information Centre Front fog lights, System 38. (DIC) 0 75. Rear fog light, 20. Steering wheel adjustment on 8. Cruise control, Speed limiter on page Steering Wheel page Driver Assistance Instrument illumination on page Adjustment 0 60. 0 Exterior Lamp Controls 0 85. Systems 148. 21. Parking brake on page Handbrake 0 142. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

14 In Brief

22. Selector lever, manual gearbox Fog lights Turn and lane-change signals on page Manual Press light switch. Gearbox 0 141. # : Front fog light 23. Climate control system on page Electronic Climate s : Rear fog light Control System 0 128. Lighting 0 Exterior Lamp 24. Glove box on page Glove Controls 0 85. Box 0 53. Headlight flash, main beam Exterior Lighting and dipped beam

Lever up : Right indicator Lever down : Left indicator Turn and lane-change signals 0 Indicator and Lane-Change Signals 0 87, Parking lights 0 Parking Lights 0 88.

Turn light switch. Headlight flash : Pull lever 9 : Lights off Main beam : Push lever ; : Sidelights Dipped beam : Push or pull lever 5 : Dipped beam Main beam 0 Headlamp Main/ Dipped Beam Changer 0 86. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

In Brief 15

Hazard lights Horn Windscreen Wiper/ Washer Windscreen wiper

Operated with |. Press a. Hazard warning lights 0 Hazard Warning Flashers 0 87. 2 : Fast 1 : Slow 3 : Intermittent wiping O: Off For a single wipe when the Windscreen wiper is off, press the lever down to position 1x. Windscreen wiper 0 Windscreen Wiper/Washer 0 61, OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

16 In Brief

Wiper blade replacement 0 Wiper Rear window wiper and Blade Replacement 0 162. washer systems Windscreen washer system

Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear window and the wiper wipes a few Press the rocker switch to activate times. the rear window wiper: Pull lever. Rear window wiper/washer 0 Rear Upper position : Short interval 0 Window Wiper/Washer 0 62. Windscreen wiper Windscreen Lower position: Long interval Wiper/Washer 0 61, Middle position: Off Washer fluid0 Washer Fluid 0 160. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

In Brief 17

Climate Controls Demisting and defrosting the Transmission windows Heated rear window, heated Manual gearbox exterior mirrors

Press . 5 Reverse: with the vehicle stationary, The heating is operated by pressing Set the temperature control to the depress clutch pedal and engage the =. highest level. the gear. 0 Heated rear window = on. If the gear does not engage, set the Heated rear window Heated lever to neutral, release the clutch 0 Rear Window 30. Climate control system 0 Heating pedal and depress again; then and Ventilation System 0 125. repeat gear selection. Manual gearbox 0 Manual Gearbox 0 141. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

18 In Brief

Starting the Engine Starting the engine Stop-start system Check before starting off . Tyre pressure and condition 0 Tyre Pressure 0 175. . Engine oil level and fluid levels 0 Engine Oil 0 158. . All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free from dirt, snow and ice and are operational. . Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 0 Convex . Turn key to position 1. 0 0 If the vehicle is at a low speed or at Mirrors 27, Seat Position 33, a standstill and certain conditions Three-Point Seat belt 0 37. . Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering are fulfilled, activate an Autostop as . Brake function at low speed, wheel lock. follows: particularly if the brakes are wet. . Operate clutch and brake. . depress the clutch pedal . Automatic transmission in P . set the lever in neutral or N. . release the clutch pedal . Do not operate accelerator An Autostop is indicated by the pedal. needle at the AUTOSTOP position . Turn key to position 3 and in the tachometer. release Starting the engine. 0 To restart the engine, depress the Starting the Engine 0 136. clutch pedal again. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

In Brief 19

Stop-start system 0 Automatic . After running at high engine Warning (Continued) Engine Start/Stop Feature 0 137. speeds or with high engine loads, operate the engine briefly selector lever to position P Parking at a low load or run in neutral for before removing the ignition approx. key. Turn the front wheels { Warning towards the kerb. 30 seconds before switching off, in order to protect the . Remove the ignition key. turbocharger. . Do not park the vehicle on Turn the steering wheel until an easily ignitable surface. the steering wheel lock is Keys, locks 0 Keys 0 20, The high temperature of the felt to engage. exhaust system could ignite Laying the vehicle up for a long the surface. For vehicles with automatic period of time 0 Vehicle transmission, the key can Storage 0 156. . Always apply handbrake. only be removed when the Pull switch Y for approx. selector lever is in one second. position P. . Switch off the engine. . surface or uphill slope, . Close the windows. engage first gear or set the . Lock the vehicle with Q on the selector lever to position P radio remote control. before removing the ignition key. On an uphill slope, turn . Activate the anti-theft alarm the front wheels away from system 0 Anti-theft Alarm the kerb. System 0 26. If the vehicle is on a . The engine cooling fans may run downhill slope, engage after the engine has been reverse gear or set the switched off 0 End-of-Life (Continued) Vehicle Recovery 0 157. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Heated Rear Window ...... 30 Keys and Locks Keys, Doors, and Sun Visors ...... 30 Windows Roof Keys Sunroof ...... 31 Replacement keys Keys and Locks Keys ...... 20 The key number is specified on a Pass ...... 21 detachable tag. Radio Remote Control ...... 21 The key number must be quoted Memorised Settings ...... 22 when ordering replacement keys as Central Locking System ...... 22 it is a component of the immobiliser Safety Locks ...... 24 system. Doors Locks 0 Exterior Care 0 191. Load Compartment ...... 25 Vehicle Security Anti-theft Alarm System ...... 26 Immobiliser ...... 27 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...... 27 Power Mirrors ...... 27 Folding Mirrors ...... 28 Heated Mirrors ...... 28 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...... 28 Key with foldaway key section Windows Manual Windows ...... 29 Press button to extend. Power Windows ...... 29 OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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To fold the key, first press the The radio remote control has a Radio remote control battery button. range of approx. 20 metres. It can replacement be restricted by external influences. Replace the battery as soon as the Car Pass The hazard lights confirm operation. range is reduced. The Car Pass contains security Handle with care, protect from related vehicle data and should moisture and high temperatures and therefore be kept in a safe place. avoid unnecessary operation. When the vehicle is taken to a Fault workshop, this data is required in order to perform certain operations. If the central locking system cannot be operated with the radio remote Radio Remote Control control, it may be due to the following: . Range exceeded, . Battery voltage too low, . Frequent, repeated operation of the remote control while not in Batteries do not belong in range, which will require household waste. They must be resynchronisation, disposed of at an appropriate . Overload of the central locking recycling collection point. system by operating at frequent intervals, the power supply is interrupted for a short time, . Interference from higher-power Used to operate: radio waves from other sources. . central locking system Unlocking 0 Central Locking . anti-theft alarm system System 0 22. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

22 Keys, Doors, and Windows

Key with foldaway key section Radio remote control This must be set for each key used. synchronisation On vehicles equipped with After replacing the battery, unlock Colour-Info-Display, the the door with the key in the driver's personalisation is permanently door lock. The radio remote control activated. will be synchronised when the Vehicle personalisation 0 Vehicle ignition is switched on. Personalisation 0 82. Memorised Settings Central Locking System Whenever the key is removed from Unlocks and locks doors, load the ignition switch, the following compartment. settings are automatically memorised by the key: Note Extend the key and open the unit. . lighting In the event of an accident in which airbags or belt pretensioners are Replace the battery (battery type . infotainment system CR 2032), paying attention to the deployed, the vehicle is installation position. Close the unit . central locking system automatically unlocked. and synchronise. . comfort settings Key with fixed key section The saved settings are Have the battery replaced by a automatically used the next time the workshop. memorised key is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to position 1 0 Ignition Positions 0 135. A precondition is that Personalisation by driver is activated in the personal settings of the Graphic-Info-Display. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Unlocking The setting can be saved for the Central locking button key being used. Locks or unlocks all doors, the load Memorised settings 0 Memorised compartment from the passenger Settings 0 22. compartment. Locking Close doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap.

Press K. . To unlock only the driver's door, press K once. To unlock all Press central locking button: the doors and the load doors are locked or unlocked. compartment, press K twice, or Press . . press K once to unlock all Q doors, load compartment. If the driver's door is not closed properly, the central locking system The setting can be changed in the will not work. menu Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation 0 Vehicle Personalisation 0 82. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

24 Keys, Doors, and Windows

Fault in radio remote control Locking Safety Locks system Closed all Door, Open the Driver's Unlocking Door, press central locking button. The vehicle is locked. Close the Driver's door. Manually lock the driver's door by turning the key. Fault in central locking system Unlocking Manually unlock the driver's door by turning the key in the lock. The other doors can be opened by Pulling up on the sill button and pulling the interior handle to release { Warning the latch for other doors. The load Manually unlock the driver's door by compartment cannot be opened. Use the child locks whenever turning the key in the lock. Switch children are occupying the rear To deactivate the anti-theft locking on the ignition and press the central seats. locking button to unlock all doors, system, switch on the ignition 0 load compartment. Anti-theft Alarm System 0 26. By switching on the ignition, the Caution anti-theft locking system is deactivated 0 Anti-theft Alarm Do not pull the inside door handle System 0 26. while the child security door lock is set to LOCK position. To do so can damage the inside door handle. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

Keys, Doors, and Windows 25 To close the child security door lock, Doors move the lever up to the lock position. Load Compartment To open a rear door when the child security door lock is activated, Tailgate unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside. To cancel the child security door lock, move the lever down to the unlock position.

Closing Use the inside pull handle to lower and close the tailgate. Do not press the touchpad switch while closing the tailgate; it will Opening unlock again. To open the tailgate, with all doors Central locking system 0 Central unlocked, press the touchpad switch Locking System 0 22. on the underside of pull cup handle and lift up. Central locking system 0 Central Locking System 0 22. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

26 Keys, Doors, and Windows General hints for operating Vehicle Security LED flashes quickly : doors, tailgate tailgate or bonnet not completely closed, Anti-theft Alarm System or system fault. { Danger Deactivation It monitors: Do not drive with the tailgate . doors, tailgate, bonnet Unlocking the vehicle by pressing K open or ajar, e.g. when on the radio remote control transporting bulky objects, since . ignition deactivates anti-theft alarm system. toxic exhaust gases, which Unlocking the vehicle deactivates cannot be seen or smelled, could both systems simultaneously. Alarm enter the vehicle. The alarm can be silenced by pressing any button of the radio This can cause unconsciousness remote control or by switching on and even death. the ignition. The anti-theft alarm system can be deactivated by pressing the K or Caution switching on the ignition. Before opening the tailgate check Auto door lock overhead obstructions, such as a If any of the doors is not opened or garage door, to avoid damage to the position of Ignition key is not the tailgate. Always check the located in position 1 or position 2 moving area above and behind within 3 minutes after unlocking the tailgate. Status LED is integrated in the doors using the transmitter, all the sensor on top of the instrument doors are locked and anti-theft Note panel. alarm system is activated The installation of certain heavy Status during the first 30 seconds of automatically. accessories onto the tailgate may anti-theft alarm system activation: affect its ability to remain open. LED illuminates : test, arming delay. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

Keys, Doors, and Windows 27 Automatic door unlocks Note Exterior Mirrors All doors will be automatically The immobiliser does not lock the unlocked when the impact is doors. You should always lock the Convex Mirrors delivered to impact sensors while vehicle after leaving it and switch on the ignition is position 2. the anti-theft alarm system 0 The convex exterior mirror contains Central Locking System 0 22, an aspherical area and reduces However, the doors may not be Anti-theft Alarm System 0 26. blind spots. The shape of the mirror unlocked if mechanical problems makes objects appear smaller, occur with the door lock system or Control indicator A 0 Immobiliser which will affect the ability to battery. Light 0 74. estimate distances. Immobiliser Power Mirrors 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 control indicator A flashes when the ignition is on, there is a fault in the system; the engine cannot be started. Switch off the ignition and then repeat the start attempt. If control indicator A continues Select the relevant exterior mirror by turning the control to left (L) or flashing, attempt to start the engine right (R). Then swivel the control to using the spare key and seek the adjust the mirror. assistance of a workshop. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

28 Keys, Doors, and Windows In position 0 no mirror is selected. Heated Mirrors Interior Mirrors Folding Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror

Operated by pressing =. For pedestrian safety, the exterior Heating works with the engine To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever mirrors will swing out of their normal running and is switched off on the underside of the mirror mounting position if they are struck automatically after a short time. housing. with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure to the mirror housing. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

Keys, Doors, and Windows 29 Windows To close the window, lift up on the Warning (Continued) switch. Manual Windows Be careful when closing the Release the switch when the windows. Ensure that nothing window reaches the desired becomes trapped in them as position. they move. Auto up/down To fully open the window automatically, press the switch fully down. To fully close the window automatically, pull the switch fully up. In automatic operation, the window will fully open or close even if you let go of the switch. To stop the window at the desired position while the window is in The door windows can be opened operation, pull up or press down or closed with the window winders. and release the switch to the opposite direction of the movement. Power Windows Safety function Power windows can be operated with ignition position 2. If the window glass encounters { Warning resistance above the middle of the Operate the switch for the window during automatic closing, it Take care when operating the respective window by pushing to is immediately stopped and opened power windows. Risk of injury, open or pulling to close. again. particularly to children. Operation (Continued) To open the window, press down on the switch. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

30 Keys, Doors, and Windows

Overload Child safety system for rear Heated Rear Window If the windows are repeatedly windows operated at 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), activate the window electronics as follows: 1. Close doors. 2. Switch on ignition. Operated by pressing +. Press switch v to deactivate rear 3. Close the window completely Heating works with the engine power windows. and keep the switch pulled for running and is switched off additional 2 seconds. To activate press v again. automatically after a short time. 4. Repeat for each window. 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. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

Keys, Doors, and Windows 31 Roof Note If the top of the roof is wet, tilt sunroof, allow water to run off and Sunroof then open sunroof. { Warning Do not affix any stickers to sunroof. Sunblind Take care when operating the sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly The sunblind is manually operated. to children. Close or open the sunblind by Keep a close eye on the movable sliding. parts when operating them. When the sunroof is open, the Ensure that nothing becomes Raise sunblind is always open. trapped in them as they move. Hold switch 1 depressed until the sunroof is raised at the rear. Sunroof can be operated with Open ignition on. From raised position press and release switch 1: the sunroof is opened automatically up to end position. To stop movement before endposition, operate switch once more. Close Hold switch 2 depressed from any position until sunroof is closed completely. Releasing the switch stops movement in any position. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - CRC - 5/7/15

32 Seats and Restraints Seats and Head Restraints Head restraints on front seats Restraints Position

{ Warning Head Restraints Head Restraints ...... 32 Only drive with the head restraint set to the proper position. Front Seats Seat Position ...... 33 Seat Adjustment ...... 34 Heated Front Seats ...... 35 Safety Belts Safety Belts ...... 36 Height adjustment Three-Point Safety Belt ...... 37 Pull the head restraint upwards and Airbag System let engage. To move downwards, Airbag System ...... 38 press the catch to release and push Front Airbag System ...... 42 the head restraint downwards. Side Airbag System ...... 42 Curtain Airbag System ...... 43 Airbag On-Off Switch ...... 43

Child Restraints The upper edge of the head Child Restraint Systems ...... 45 restraint should be at upper head Child Restraint Installation level. If this is not possible for Locations ...... 46 extremely tall people, set to highest ISOFIX Child Restraint position, and set to lowest position Systems ...... 50 for small people. Top Tether Child Restraint Systems ...... 51 OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - CRC - 5/7/15

Seats and Restraints 33 Head restraints on rear seats Removal Front Seats Seat Position

{ Warning

Only drive with the seat correctly adjusted.

Height adjustment Press both catches, pull the head Pull the head restraint upwards or restraint upwards and remove. press the catch to release and push the head restraint downwards.

. 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 OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - CRC - 5/7/15

34 Seats and Restraints

pressing the pedals. Slide the . Adjust the height of the seat belt Seat positioning front passenger seat as far back 0 Three-Point Seat belt 0 37. as possible. . Sit with shoulders as far back Seat Adjustment against the backrest as possible. Set the backrest rake so that it is { Danger possible to easily reach the steering wheel with arms slightly Do not sit nearer than 25 cm to bent. Maintain contact between the steering wheel, to permit safe shoulders and the backrest airbag deployment. when turning the steering wheel. Do not angle the backrest too far back. We recommend a maximum rake of approx. 25°. { Warning . Adjust the steering wheel 0 Never adjust seats while driving Pull handle, slide seat, release Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 60. as they could move handle. uncontrollably. . Set the seat high enough to Try to move the seat back and forth have a clear field of vision on all to ensure that the seat is locked in sides and on all display place. instruments. There should be at { Warning least one hand of clearance between your head and the Never store any objects under the headlining. Your thighs should seats. rest lightly on the seat without pressing into it. . Adjust the head restraint 0 Head Restraints 0 32. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - CRC - 5/7/15

Seats and Restraints 35

Seat backrests Seat height Heated Front Seats

Pull lever, adjust inclination and Lever pumping motion Activate seat heating by pressing L release lever. Allow the backrest to Up : Seat higher for the respective front seat. engage audibly. Down : Seat lower Activation is indicated by the LED in the button. Pressing L once more deactivates seat heating. The passenger seat may take longer to heat up. Seat heating is operational when engine is running and during an Autostop. Stop-start system 0 Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature 0 137. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - CRC - 5/7/15

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Seat belt reminder Safety Belts Warning (Continued) Front seats are equipped with a In the event of an accident, seat belt reminder, indicated for people not wearing safety belts driver seat by control indicator > in endanger their fellow occupants the tachometer and for passenger and themselves. seat by the control indicators in the Driver Information Centre 0 Safety Seat belts are designed to be used Belt Reminders 0 69. 0 by only one person at a time. Belt force limiters Child Restraint Systems 0 45. Stress on the body is reduced by Periodically check all parts of the the gradual release of the belt belt system for damage, pollution during a collision. and proper functionality. Belt pretensioners The seat belts are locked during Have damaged components heavy acceleration or deceleration replaced. After an accident, have In the event of a head-on or of the vehicle holding the occupants the belts and triggered belt rear-end collision of a certain in the sitting position. Therefore the pretensioners replaced by a severity, the seat belts are risk of injury is considerably workshop. tightened. reduced. Note { Warning { Warning Make sure that the belts are not damaged by shoes or sharp-edged Incorrect handling (e.g. removal objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from Fasten safety belt before or fitting of belts) can trigger the getting into the belt retractors. each trip. belt tensioners with risk of injury. (Continued) Seat belt reminder > 0 Safety Belt Reminders 0 69. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - CRC - 5/7/15

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Deployment of the belt Three-Point Safety Belt pretensioners is indicated by illumination of control indicator 9 0 Fastening seat belt Safety Belt Reminders 0 69. Triggered belt pretensioners must be replaced by a workshop. Belt pretensioners can only be triggered once. Note Do not affix or install accessories or other objects that may interfere with the operation of the belt Loose or bulky clothing prevents the pretensioners. Do not make any belt from fitting snugly. Do not place modifications to belt pretensioner objects such as handbags or mobile components as this will invalidate phones between the belt and the vehicle type approval. Withdraw the belt from the retractor, your body. guide it untwisted across the body and insert the latch plate into the { Warning buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly whilst driving by pulling the The belt must not rest against shoulder belt hard or fragile objects in the pockets of your clothing. Seat belt reminder 0 Safety Belt Reminders 0 69. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - CRC - 5/7/15

38 Seats and Restraints Removing seat belt Using the seat belt while Airbag System pregnant The airbag system consists of a number of individual systems depending on the scope of equipment. When triggered the airbags inflate within milliseconds. They also deflate so quickly that it is often unnoticeable during the collision.

{ Warning

If handled improperly the airbag To release belt, press red button on systems can be triggered in an belt buckle. explosive manner. { Warning

The lap belt must be positioned Note as low as possible across the The airbag systems and belt pelvis to prevent pressure on the pretensioner control electronics are abdomen. located in the centre console area. Do not put any magnetic objects in this area. Do not stick anything on the airbag covers and do not cover them with other materials. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - CRC - 5/7/15

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Each airbag is triggered only once. Child restraint systems on TOD oder SCHWERE Have deployed airbags replaced by front passenger seat with VERLETZUNGEN DES KINDES zur a workshop. Furthermore, it might airbag systems Folge haben kann. be necessary to have the steering Warning according to ECE R94.02: FR: NE JAMAIS utiliser un siège wheel, the instrument panel, parts of d'enfant orienté vers l'arrière sur un the panelling, the door seals, siège protégé par un COUSSIN handles and the seats replaced. GONFLABLE ACTIF placé devant Do not make any modifications to lui, sous peine d'infliger des the airbag system as this will BLESSURES GRAVES, voire invalidate the vehicle type approval. MORTELLES à l'ENFANT. When the airbags inflate, escaping ES: NUNCA utilice un sistema de hot gases may cause burns. retención infantil orientado hacia atrás en un asiento protegido por un Control indicator 9 for airbag AIRBAG FRONTAL ACTIVO. systems 0 Airbag and Seat belt Peligro de MUERTE o LESIONES Tensioner Light 0 70. GRAVES para el NIÑO. RU: ЗАПРЕЩАЕТСЯ EN: NEVER use a rearward-facing устанавливать детское child restraint on a seat protected by удерживающее устройство лицом an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it; назад на сиденье автомобиля, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the оборудованном фронтальной CHILD can occur. подушкой безопасности, если ПОДУШКА НЕ ОТКЛЮЧЕНА! Это DE: Nach hinten gerichtete может привести к СМЕРТИ или Kindersitze NIEMALS auf einem СЕРЬЕЗНЫМ ТРАВМАМ Sitz verwenden, der durch einen РЕБЕНКА. davor befindlichen AKTIVEN AIRBAG geschützt ist, da dies den NL: Gebruik NOOIT een achterwaarts gericht kinderzitje op een stoel met een ACTIEVE OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - CRC - 5/7/15

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AIRBAG ervoor, om DODELIJK of PT: NUNCA use um sistema de TR: Arkaya bakan bir çocuk emniyet ERNSTIG LETSEL van het KIND te retenção para crianças voltado para sistemini KESİNLİKLE önünde bir voorkomen. trás num banco protegido com um AKTİF HAVA YASTIĞI ile DA: Brug ALDRIG en bagudvendt AIRBAG ACTIVO na frente do korunmakta olan bir koltukta autostol på et forsæde med AKTIV mesmo, poderá ocorrer a PERDA kullanmayınız. ÇOCUK ÖLEBİLİR AIRBAG, BARNET kan komme i DE VIDA ou FERIMENTOS veya AĞIR ŞEKİLDE LIVSFARE eller komme GRAVES na CRIANÇA. YARALANABİLİR. ALVORLIGT TIL SKADE. IT: Non usare mai un sistema di UK: НІКОЛИ не використовуйте SV: Använd ALDRIG en bakåtvänd sicurezza per bambini rivolto систему безпеки для дітей, що barnstol på ett säte som skyddas all'indietro su un sedile protetto da встановлюється обличчям назад, med en framförvarande AKTIV AIRBAG ATTIVO di fronte ad esso: на сидінні з УВІМКНЕНОЮ AIRBAG. DÖDSFALL eller pericolo di MORTE o LESIONI ПОДУШКОЮ БЕЗПЕКИ, інакше це ALLVARLIGA SKADOR kan drabba GRAVI per il BAMBINO! може призвести до СМЕРТІ чи BARNET. EL: ΠΟΤΕ μη χρησιμοποιείτε СЕРЙОЗНОГО ТРАВМУВАННЯ ДИТИНИ. FI: ÄLÄ KOSKAAN sijoita παιδικό κάθισμα ασφαλείας με φορά taaksepäin suunnattua lasten προς τα πίσω σε κάθισμα που HU: SOHA ne használjon hátrafelé turvaistuinta istuimelle, jonka προστατεύεται από μετωπικό néző biztonsági gyerekülést előlről edessä on AKTIIVINEN ΕΝΕΡΓΟ ΑΕΡΟΣΑΚΟ, διότι το παιδί AKTÍV LÉGZSÁKKAL védett ülésen, TURVATYYNY, LAPSI VOI KUOLLA μπορεί να υποστεί ΘΑΝΑΣΙΜΟ ή mert a GYERMEK HALÁLÁT vagy tai VAMMAUTUA VAKAVASTI. ΣΟΒΑΡΟ ΤΡΑΥΜΑΤΙΣΜΟ. KOMOLY SÉRÜLÉSÉT okozhatja. NO: Bakovervendt PL: NIE WOLNO montować fotelika HR: NIKADA nemojte koristiti sustav barnesikringsutstyr må ALDRI dziecięcego zwróconego tyłem do zadržavanja za djecu okrenut prema brukes på et sete med AKTIV kierunku jazdy na fotelu, przed natrag na sjedalu s AKTIVNIM KOLLISJONSPUTE foran, da det którym znajduje się WŁĄCZONA ZRAČNIM JASTUKOM ispred kan føre til at BARNET utsettes for PODUSZKA POWIETRZNA. njega, to bi moglo dovesti do SMRTI LIVSFARE og fare for ALVORLIGE Niezastosowanie się do tego ili OZBILJNJIH OZLJEDA za SKADER. zalecenia może być przyczyną DIJETE. ŚMIERCI lub POWAŻNYCH OBRAŻEŃ u DZIECKA. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - CRC - 5/7/15

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SL: NIKOLI ne nameščajte RO: Nu utilizaţi NICIODATĂ un LV: NEKĀDĀ GADĪJUMĀ otroškega varnostnega sedeža, scaun pentru copil îndreptat spre neizmantojiet uz aizmuguri vērstu obrnjenega v nasprotni smeri partea din spate a maşinii pe un bērnu sēdeklīti sēdvietā, kas tiek vožnje, na sedež z AKTIVNO scaun protejat de un AIRBAG aizsargāta ar tās priekšā uzstādītu ČELNO ZRAČNO BLAZINO, saj pri ACTIV în faţa sa; acest lucru poate AKTĪVU DROŠĪBAS SPILVENU, jo tem obstaja nevarnost RESNIH ali duce la DECESUL sau pretējā gadījumā BĒRNS var gūt SMRTNIH POŠKODB za OTROKA. VĂTĂMAREA GRAVĂ a SMAGAS TRAUMAS vai IET BOJĀ. SR: NIKADA ne koristiti COPILULUI. ET: ÄRGE kasutage tahapoole bezbednosni sistem za decu u CS: NIKDY nepoužívejte dětský suunatud lapseturvaistet istmel, kome su deca okrenuta unazad na zádržný systém instalovaný proti mille ees on AKTIIVSE sedištu sa AKTIVNIM VAZDUŠNIM směru jízdy na sedadle, které je TURVAPADJAGA kaitstud iste, sest JASTUKOM ispred sedišta zato što chráněno před sedadlem AKTIVNÍM see võib põhjustada LAPSE DETE može da NASTRADA ili da AIRBAGEM. Mohlo by dojít k SURMA või TÕSISE VIGASTUSE. se TE KO POVREDI. VÁ NÉMU PORAN NÍ nebo Š Ž Ě MT: QATT tuża trażżin għat-tfal li ÚMRTÍ DÍT TE. MK: НИКОГАШ не користете Ě jħares lejn in-naħa ta' wara fuq sit детско седиште свртено наназад SK: NIKDY nepoužívajte detskú protett b'AIRBAG ATTIV quddiemu; на седиште заштитено со sedačku otočenú vzad na sedadle dan jista' jikkawża l-MEWT jew АКТИВНО ВОЗДУШНО ПЕРНИЧЕ chránenom AKTÍVNYM ĠRIEĦI SERJI lit-TFAL. пред него, затоа што детето може AIRBAGOM, pretože môže dôjsť k Beyond the warning required by ДА ЗАГИНЕ или да биде ТЕШКО SMRTI alebo VÁŽNYM ECE R94.02, for safety reasons ПОВРЕДЕНО. ZRANENIAM DIEŤAŤA. never use a forward-facing child BG: НИКОГА не използвайте LT: JOKIU BŪDU nemontuokite restraint system on the passenger детска седалка, гледаща назад, atgal atgręžtos vaiko tvirtinimo seat with an active front airbag. върху седалка, която е защитена sistemos sėdynėje, prieš kurią чрез АКТИВНА ВЪЗДУШНА įrengta AKTYVI ORO PAGALVĖ, { Danger ВЪЗГЛАВНИЦА пред нея - може nes VAIKAS GALI ŽŪTI arba да се стигне до СМЪРТ или RIMTAI SUSIŽALOTI. Do not use a child restraint СЕРИОЗНО НАРАНЯВАНЕ на system on the passenger seat ДЕТЕТО. with active front airbag. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - CRC - 5/7/15

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The airbag label is located on both sides of the front passenger sun Warning (Continued) visor. Fit the seat belt correctly and Airbag deactivation 0 Airbag engage securely. Only then the On-Off Switch 0 43. airbag is able to protect.

Front Airbag System Side Airbag System The front airbag system consists of one airbag in the steering wheel and one in the instrument panel on the front passenger side. These can be identified by the word AIRBAG. The inflated airbags cushion the The front airbag system is triggered impact, thereby reducing the risk of in the event of a front-end impact of injury to the upper body and head of a certain severity. The ignition must the front seat occupants be switched on. considerably.

{ Warning

Optimum protection is only provided when the seat is in the The side airbag system consists of proper position an airbag in each front seat 0 Seat Position 0 33. backrest. This can be identified by the word AIRBAG. Keep the area in which the airbag inflates clear of obstructions. The side airbag system is triggered in the event of a side impact of a (Continued) certain severity. The ignition must be switched on. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - CRC - 5/7/15

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Curtain Airbag System { Warning The curtain airbag system consists of an airbag in the roof frame on Keep the area in which the airbag each side. This can be identified by inflates clear of obstructions. the word AIRBAG on the roof pillars. The hooks on the handles in the The curtain airbag system is roof frame are only suitable for triggered in the event of a side-on hanging up light articles of impact of a certain severity. The clothing, without coat hangers. ignition must be switched on. Do not keep any items in these clothes.

The inflated airbags cushion the impact, thereby reducing the risk of Airbag On-Off Switch injury to the upper body and pelvis The front passenger airbag system in the event of a side-on collision must be deactivated if a child considerably. restraint system is to be fitted on this seat. The side airbag and { Warning curtain airbag systems, the belt pretensioners and all driver airbag Keep the area in which the airbag systems will remain active. inflates clear of obstructions.

The inflated airbags cushion the Note impact, thereby reducing the risk of Only use protective seat covers that injury to the head in the event of a have been approved for the vehicle. side-on impact considerably. Be careful not to cover the airbags. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - CRC - 5/7/15

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inflate in the event of a { Danger collision.Status remains until the next change. Risk of fatal injury for a child using a child restraint system on If both control indicators are a seat with activated front illuminated at the same time, there passenger airbag. is a system failure. The status of the system is not discernible, therefore Risk of fatal injury for an adult no person is allowed to occupy the person on a seat with deactivated front passenger seat. Contact a front passenger airbag. workshop immediately. Change status only when the vehicle is stationary with the The front passenger airbag system ignition off. can be deactivated via a key-operated switch on the right Status remains until the next side of the instrument panel. change. Use the ignition key to choose the Control indicator for airbag position: deactivation 0 Airbag On-Off Light 0 U : Front passenger airbags are 70. deactivated and will not inflate in the event of a collision. Control indicator U illuminates continuously. A child restraint system can be installed in accordance with the chart. If the control indicator U illuminates for approx. 60 seconds V : Front passenger airbags are after the ignition is switched on, the activated. No child restraint systems front passenger airbag system will can be installed. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - CRC - 5/7/15

Seats and Restraints 45 Child Restraints Suitable are restraint systems that { Danger comply with valid UN ECE regulations. Check local laws and Child Restraint Systems If using a rear-facing child regulations for mandatory use of restraint system on the front We recommend the following child child restraint systems. passenger seat, the airbag restraint systems which are tailored Ensure that the child restraint specifically to the vehicle: system for the front passenger seat must be deactivated. This system to be installed is compatible . Group 0, Group 0+ also applies to certain with the vehicle type. Maxi-Cosi Cabriofix with ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint Ensure that the mounting location of base, for children up to 13 kg. systems as indicated in the the child restraint system within the tables. vehicle is correct, see following . Group I tables. Duo Plus with ISOFIX and Top Airbag deactivation 0 Airbag Allow children to enter and exit the tether, in this group. vehicle only on the side facing away On-Off Switch 0 43. . Group II, Group III from the traffic. Kidfix with or without ISOFIX for Selecting the right system When the child restraint system is children from 15kg up to 36kg. The rear seats are the most not in use, secure the seat with a When a child restraint system is convenient location to fasten a child seat belt or remove it from the being used, pay attention to the restraint system. vehicle. following usage and installation Children should travel facing Note instructions and also those supplied rearwards in the vehicle as long as Do not affix anything on the child with the child restraint system. possible. This ensures that the restraint systems and do not cover Always comply with local or national child's backbone, which is still very them with any other materials. regulations. In some countries, the weak, is under less strain in the A child restraint system which has use of child restraint systems is event of an accident. been subjected to stress in an forbidden on certain seats. accident must be replaced. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - CRC - 5/7/15

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Child Restraint Installation Locations Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system On front passenger seat On rear On rear Weight and age class deactivated activated airbag outboard seats centre seat airbag Group 0: up to 10 kg X U 1) U X or approx. 10 months Group 0+: up to 13 kg X U 1) U X or approx. 2 years Group I: 9 to 18 kg X U 1) U X or approx. 8 months to 4 years Group II: 15 to 25 kg X X U X or approx. 3 to 7 years Group III: 22 to 36 kg X X U X or approx. 6 to 12 years

U: Universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt. X: No child restraint system permitted in this weight class. 1) : Adjust front seat backrest inclination to upright position. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - CRC - 5/7/15

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Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system On front On rear Weight and age class Size Class Fixture passenger outboard On rear seat seats centre seat F ISO/L1 X X X Group 0: up to 10 kg G ISO/L2 X X X or approx. 10 months E ISO/R1 X IL X E ISO/R1 X IL X Group 0+: up to 13 kg D ISO/R2 X IL X or approx. 2 years C ISO/R3 X IL 1) X D ISO/R2 X IL X C ISO/R3 X IL 1) X Group I: 9 to 18 kg B ISO/F2 X IL, IUF X or approx. 8 months to 4 years B1 ISO/F2X X IL, IUF X A ISO/F3 X IL, IUF X OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - CRC - 5/7/15

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On front On rear Weight and age class Size Class Fixture passenger outboard On rear seat seats centre seat Group II: 15 to 25 kg X IL X or approx. 3 to 7 years Group III: 22 to 36 kg X IL X or approx. 6 to 12 years

Note Move front passenger seat to most forward position or move forward until child restraint system does not have any interference with front seat backrest. 1) : Only applicable for rear outer behind passenger's seat with foremost seating position and backrest upright. IL : Suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the "specific-vehicle", "restricted" or "semi-universal" categories. The ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type. IUF : Suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight class. X: No ISOFIX child restraint system approved in this weight class. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - CRC - 5/7/15

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ISOFIX size class and seat device A - ISO/F3 : Forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kg. B - ISO/F2 : Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg. B1 - ISO/F2X : Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg. C - ISO/R3 : Rear-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class up to 13 kg. D - ISO/R2 : Rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 13 kg. E - ISO/R1 : Rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kg. F - ISO/L1 : Left lateral-facing position CRS (carry-cot). G - ISO/L2 : Right lateral-facing position CRS (carry-cot). OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - CRC - 5/7/15

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ISOFIX Child Restraint ISOFIX child restraint systems of universal category positions are Systems marked in the table by IUF. Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX Remove rear head restraint before child restraint systems to the mounting a child restraint system if ISOFIX mounting brackets. Specific required. vehicle ISOFIX child restraint system positions are marked in the Route, attach, and tighten the top table by IL. tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions:

If you are using a dual tether in an outboard seating position and the head restraint has been removed, route the tether over the backrest.

ISOFIX mounting brackets are indicated by the ISOFIX logo on the backrest. If you are using a single tether in an outboard seating position and the Remove rear head restraint before head restraint has been removed, mounting a child restraint system, route the tether over the backrest. if required 0 Child Restraint Installation Locations 0 46. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - CRC - 5/7/15

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If the rear outboard seating position Top Tether Child ISOFIX child restraint systems of you are using has an adjustable universal category positions are head restraint and you are using a Restraint Systems marked in the table by IUF. single tether, raise the head The vehicle has two fastening eyes Remove rear head restraint before restraint and route the tether under on the backside of the rear seats. mounting a child restraint system if the head restraint and in between Top-Tether fastening eyes are 0 the head restraint posts. required Child Restraint marked with the symbol I for a Installation Locations 0 46. child seat.

If the rear outboard seating position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a In addition to the ISOFIX mounting, dual tether, raise the head restraint fasten the Top-Tether strap to the and route the tether under the head Top-Tether fastening eyes. restraint and around the head restraint posts. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

52 Storage Storage Storage Instrument Panel Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Storage Compartments ...... 52 { Warning Instrument Panel Storage ...... 52 Glove Box ...... 53 Do not store heavy or sharp Cupholders ...... 53 objects in the storage compartments. Otherwise, the Luggage/Load Locations storage compartment lid could Load Compartment ...... 53 open and vehicle occupants could Additional Storage Features be injured by objects being Rear Compartment/Storage thrown around in the event of Panel Cover ...... 56 hard braking, a sudden change in Convenience Net ...... 56 direction or an accident. The storage is used for small Warning Triangle ...... 56 articles, etc. First Aid Kit ...... 57 Information on Loading the Vehicle Information on Loading the Vehicle ...... 57 OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

Storage 53 Glove Box Cupholders Luggage/Load Locations Load Compartment Load compartment extension

Caution First turn down the rear seat cushion before folding the rear seat backrest. Disregard may lead to damage to Inside the glovebox there is a A cupholder is located in the centre the rear seat. compartment for the Owner's console. Manual. Pull the lug to open the 1. Push head restraints down by compartment. The glovebox should pressing the catch. be closed whilst driving. Note To ensure enough room for rear seat cushion operation, slide the front seat forward and move the front seat backrest upright. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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To return the backrest to the original position, pull out the seat belt from the belt guides and lift backrest up. Push backrest firmly into place.

{ Warning

When folding up, ensure that backrests are securely locked in position before driving. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to the load or 2. Pull the strap under the seat 4. Fold the backrest forward vehicle in the event of hard cushion and turn down the seat and down. braking or a collision. cushion.

Make sure the seat belts are not pinched by the latch. The centre rear seat belt may lock when you raise the backrest. If this happens, allow the belt to go back all the way and repeat operation. If the seat belt is still locked, turn down the seat cushion and try again. To return the rear seat cushion, put 5. Put the seat belts for the the rear part of the seat cushion in 3. Pull the release lever on top of outboard seats into the belt its original position ensuring that the the rear backrest. guides. seat belt buckle straps are not OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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twisted or caught under the seat Where special features such as a cushion, then push the front part of folding or removable rear seat of the seat cushion firmly down until it backrest have been provided by latches. the manufacturer to obtain maximum loading volume, the Caution measurements shall be made with the following loading limits. When returning rear seat backrest Front loading limit: the rear side of to the upright position, place the the backrest of the seats situated rear seat belt and buckles immediately in front of the luggage between the rear seat backrest compartment set at the normal and one cushion. Make sure the driving or riding position as defined rear seat belt and buckles do not by the manufacturer, and/or the To remove the rear seat cushion, get pinched under the rear seat folded rear seats; the rear seats push the hinges in direction of cushion. and/or backrest folded or removed, arrow. with the front loading limit above the Make sure the seat belts are not backrest being a vertical plane twisted or caught in the seat tangential to the rear side of the backrest and are arranged in their front seat backrest and the load proper position. height limited by the roof headlining.

Notice: The luggage compartment shall contain all fittings installed in production by the car manufacturer (spare wheel, jack, etc.). Other features, either not installed or only optional, such as first-aid-kit or fire extinguisher, shall not be considered. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

56 Storage Additional Storage Note Warning Triangle If it is located in inappropriate place Features may cause rattle noise and wear by Vehicles with tyre repair kit contact with rear seat. Rear Compartment/ Storage Panel Cover Caution Load compartment cover Do not place heavy objects in panel. When loading and unloading storage panel cover, turn it for easy installation due to large storage panel cover than tailgate.

Convenience Net Stow the warning triangle in the You can carry small loads with your vehicle tool box below the floor optional convenience net. cover in the load compartment. To install the net, hang each loop in the upper corner of the net to both You can place small objects or hide anchors of the back panel. items stored in the cargo area. To use the panel, hang each loop to Caution both anchors of the tailgate. The convenience net is designed When not in use, place the panel in for small loads. Do not carry rear seat backward. heavy objects in your convenience net. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

Storage 57 Vehicles with spare wheel First Aid Kit Information on Loading the Vehicle . Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed against the seat backrests. Ensure that the backrests are securely engaged. If objects can be stacked, heavier objects should be placed at the bottom. . Secure objects in load compartment to prevent sliding. . When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests Stow the warning triangle in the Stow the first aid kit in the space on space on the load compartment. of the rear seats must not be the load compartment. angled forward. . Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the backrests. . Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or the instrument panel, and do not cover the sensor on top of the instrument panel. . The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking brake and gear selector lever, or hinder the freedom of OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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movement of the driver. Do not Optional equipment and place any unsecured objects in accessories increase the kerb the interior. weight. . Do not drive with an open load . Driving with a roof load compartment. increases the sensitivity of the vehicle to cross-winds and has a { Warning detrimental effect on vehicle handling due to the vehicle's Always make sure that the load in higher centre of gravity. the vehicle is securely stowed. Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly with retaining Otherwise objects can be thrown straps. Adjust the tyre pressure around inside the vehicle and and vehicle speed according to cause personal injury or damage the load conditions. Check and to the load or car. retighten the straps frequently.

. The payload is the difference between the permitted gross vehicle weight (see identification plate 0 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 0 200) and the kerb weight. For the kerb weight in detail, refer to the technical data section. The kerb weight includes weights for the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank 90% full). OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Airbag On-Off Light ...... 70 Main-Beam On Light ...... 74 Instruments and Charging System Light ...... 70 Front Fog Lamp Light ...... 74 Controls Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 70 Rear Fog Lamp Light ...... 74 Service Vehicle Soon Light . . . . 71 Tail lamp Indicator Light ...... 74 Brake and Clutch System Cruise Control Light ...... 74 Controls Warning Light ...... 71 Bonnet Ajar Light ...... 74 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 60 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Door Ajar Light ...... 74 Warning Light ...... 71 Steering Wheel Controls ...... 60 Information Displays Heated Steering Wheel ...... 60 Gear Shifting Light ...... 71 Variable Effort Steering Driver Information Horn ...... 61 Centre (DIC) ...... 75 Windscreen Wiper/Washer . . . . . 61 Light ...... 71 Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . 62 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Vehicle Messages Outside Temperature ...... 63 Light ...... 72 Vehicle Messages ...... 80 Clock ...... 63 Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Warning Buzzers ...... 81 Power Sockets ...... 63 Light ...... 72 Electronic Stability Control Vehicle Personalisation Warning Lights, Gauges, and (ESC) Indicator Light ...... 72 Vehicle Personalisation ...... 82 Indicators Electronic Stability Control Speedometer ...... 64 (ESC) Off Light ...... 72 Mileometer ...... 64 Traction Control System (TCS) Trip Odometer ...... 64 Off Light ...... 72 Rev Counter ...... 65 Engine Coolant Temperature Fuel Gauge ...... 65 Warning Light ...... 72 Control Indicators ...... 65 Tyre Pressure Monitoring Engine Coolant Temperature System Light ...... 73 Gauge ...... 68 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...... 73 Service Display ...... 68 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 73 Indicator ...... 69 Auto Stop Mode ...... 74 Seat Belt Reminders ...... 69 Immobiliser Light ...... 74 Airbag and Safety Belt Reduced Engine Power Tensioner Light ...... 70 Light ...... 74 OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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The Infotainment system, the cruise Activate heating by pressing A. control and a connected mobile Activation is indicated by the LED in phone can be operated via the the button. controls on the steering wheel. Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel, then engage lever and ensure it is Further information is available in fully locked. the Infotainment system manual. Do not adjust steering wheel unless Cruise control0 Cruise vehicle is stationary and steering Control 0 148. wheel lock has been released. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Horn Windscreen Wiper/ Washer Windscreen wiper

The grip areas of the steering wheel are heated quicker and to a higher temperature than the other areas. Press a. Heating is operational when the engine is running and during an Autostop. 2 : Continuous wipe, fast speed. off. 0 Stop-start system Automatic 1 : Continuous wipe, slow speed. Engine Start/Stop Feature 0 137. 3 : Intermittent operation. O: System off. For a single wipe when the Windscreen wiper is off, press the lever down to position 1x. Do not use if the Windscreen is frozen. Switch off in car washes. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Windscreen washer Rear Window Wiper/ Washer

Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear window and the wiper Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed wipes a few times. onto the Windscreen and the wiper Press the rocker switch to activate Do not use if the Windscreen is wipes a few times. the rear window wiper: frozen. Switch off in car washes. Upper position: Short interval The rear window wiper comes on automatically when the Windscreen Lower position: Long interval wiper is switched on and reverse Middle position: Off gear is engaged. Activation or deactivation of this function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation 0 Vehicle Personalisation 0 82. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Outside Temperature Clock Power Sockets

The outside temperature is shown in Time and date are shown in the A 12 Volt power socket is located in the infotainment display. infotainment display. the centre console. Driver Information Centre (DIC) 0 Personalisation 0 Do not exceed the maximum power Driver Information Centre Personalisation 0 115. consumption of 120 watts. (DIC) 0 75. With ignition off, the power socket is deactivated. Additionally the power socket is deactivated in the event of low vehicle battery voltage. Electrical accessories that are connected must comply with the electromagnetic compatibility requirements laid down in DIN VDE 40 839. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

64 Instruments and Controls Do not connect any Warning Lights, Mileometer current-delivering accessories, e.g. electrical charging devices or Gauges, and batteries. Indicators Do not damage the outlet by using unsuitable plugs. Speedometer Stop-start system 0 Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature 0 137.

The bottom line displays the recorded distance in km. Trip Odometer The top line displays the recorded Indicates vehicle speed. distance since the last reset. To reset, press SET/CLR on the indicator lever for a few seconds 0 Driver Information Centre (DIC) 0 75. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Rev Counter Fuel Gauge Control indicator . illuminates if the level in the tank is low. Refuel immediately if it flashes. Because of the fuel remaining in the tank, the top-up quantity may be less than the specified tank capacity. Never run the tank dry. Control Indicators The control indicators described are not present in all vehicles. The description applies to all instrument Displays the engine speed. Displays the fuel level. versions. Drive in a low engine speed range Depending on the equipment the for each gear as much as possible. position of the control indicators may vary. Caution When the ignition is switched on, most control indicators will If the needle is in the red warning illuminate briefly as a zone, the maximum permitted functionality test. engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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The control indicator colours mean: Red: Danger, important reminder Yellow: Warning, information, fault Green: Confirmation of activation Blue: Confirmation of activation White: Confirmation of activation OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Control indicators in the instrument cluster OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Control indicators in the centre Engine Coolant Caution Temperature Gauge If engine coolant temperature is too high, stop vehicle, switch off engine. Danger to engine. Check coolant level.

Service Display The engine oil life system lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter. Based on driving conditions, the interval at which an engine oil and filter change will be indicated can vary considerably. Displays the coolant temperature. Left area: Engine operating temperature not yet reached Central area: Normal operating temperature Right area: Temperature too high OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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The menu and function can be Press SET/CLR to reset. The Bulb replacement 0 Bulb selected via the buttons on the ignition must be switched on, with Replacement 0 163. indicator lever. the engine not running. Fuses 0 Fuses 0 169. To display the remaining engine oil When the system has calculated life duration: that engine oil life has been Indicators 0 Indicator Signals 0 87. diminished, Change Engine Oil Soon or a warning code appears in Seat Belt Reminders the Driver Information Centre. Have engine oil and filter changed by a Seat belt reminder on front workshop within one week or seats 500 km (whichever occurs first). > illuminates or flashes red. Driver Information Centre 0 Driver Information Centre (DIC) 0 75. Illuminates 0 After the ignition has been switched Service information Service on until the seat belt has been 0 Information 194. fastened. Indicator Flashes Press MENU to select the Vehicle G illuminates or flashes green. After having started the engine for a Information Menu. maximum of 100 seconds until the Turn the adjuster wheel to select Illuminates briefly seat belt has been fastened. Remaining Oil Life. The parking lights are switched on. Fastening the seat belt 0 The system must be reset every Flashes Three-Point Seat belt 0 37. time the engine oil is changed to allow proper functionality. Seek the An indicator or the hazard warning Seat belt status on rear seats lights are activated. assistance of a workshop. > in the Driver Information Centre Rapid flashing: failure of an flashes or illuminates. indicator light or associated fuse, failure of indicator light on trailer. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Flashes { Warning Danger (Continued) After starting off when the seat belt is unfastened. Have the cause of the fault injury for an adult person with Fastening the seat belt 0 remedied immediately by a deactivated front passenger Three-Point Seat belt 0 37. workshop. airbag.

Airbag and Safety Belt Seat belts, airbag system 0 Seat Charging System Light 0 0 Tensioner Light belts 36, Airbag System 38. " illuminates red. 9 illuminates red. Airbag On-Off Light Illuminates when the ignition is When the ignition is switched on, / switched on and extinguishes the control indicator illuminates for a illuminates yellow. shortly after the engine starts. few seconds. If it does not Illuminates for a few seconds after Illuminates when the engine is illuminate, does not go out after few the ignition is switched on. The front running seconds or illuminates whilst passenger airbag is activated. driving, there is a fault in the airbag Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle + illuminates yellow. system. Seek the assistance of a battery is not charging. Engine workshop. The airbags and belt The front passenger airbag is cooling may be interrupted. The pretensioners may fail to trigger in deactivated 0 Airbag On-Off brake servo unit may cease to be the event of an accident. Switch 0 43. effective. Seek the assistance of a workshop. Deployment of the belt pretensioners or airbags is indicated { Danger Malfunction by continuous illumination of 9. Risk of fatal injury for a child Indicator Lamp using a child restraint system * illuminates or flashes yellow. together with activated front passenger airbag. Risk of fatal Illuminates when the ignition is switched on and extinguishes (Continued) shortly after the engine starts. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Illuminates when the engine is Brake and Clutch System Antilock Brake System running Warning Light (ABS) Warning Light Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission $ illuminates red. ! illuminates yellow. limits may be exceeded. Seek the The brake and clutch fluid level is Illuminates for a few seconds after assistance of a workshop too low 0 Brake Fluid 0 160. the ignition is switched on. The immediately. system is ready for operation when the control indicator extinguishes. Flashes when the engine is { Warning running If the control indicator does not go Stop. Do not continue your out after a few seconds, or if it Fault that could lead to catalytic journey. Consult a workshop. illuminates while driving, there is a converter damage. Ease up on the fault in the ABS. The brake system accelerator until the flashing stops. remains operational but without ABS Seek the assistance of a workshop Operate pedal regulation. immediately. # illuminates or flashes yellow. Anti-lock brake system 0 Antilock Service Vehicle Soon Clutch pedal needs to be depressed Brake System (ABS) 0 142. Light to start the engine in Autostop mode. Gear Shifting Light B illuminates yellow. Stop-start system 0 Automatic * or k with the number of the Additionally a warning code is Engine Start/Stop Feature 0 137. next higher or lower gear is displayed. Flashes indicated, when upshifting or The vehicle needs a service. downshifting is recommended for Clutch pedal needs to be depressed Seek the assistance of a workshop. fuel saving reasons. for a main start of the engine 0 Vehicle messages 0 Vehicle Automatic Engine Start/Stop Variable Effort Steering Messages 0 80. Feature 0 137, 0 New Vehicle Light Run-In 0 135. m illuminates yellow. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Fault in Electric Power or Engine output may be reduced and Steering(EPS) system. This may Interference due to external sources the vehicle may be braked lead to a higher or lower steering of ultrasound. Once the source of automatically to a small degree. effort. Consult a workshop. interference is removed, the system Electronic Stability Stop-start system 0 Automatic will operate normally. Engine Start/Stop Feature 0 137. Have the cause of the fault in the Control (ESC) Off Light system remedied by a workshop. d illuminates yellow. Lane Departure Warning Ultrasonic parking assist 0 Parking The system is deactivated. (LDW) Light Assist 0 146. @ illuminates green or flashes Traction Control System yellow. Electronic Stability (TCS) Off Light Illuminates green Control (ESC) Indicator i illuminates yellow. The system is switched on and Light The system is deactivated. ready to operate. d illuminates or flashes yellow. Flashes yellow Illuminated Engine Coolant Temperature Warning The system recognises an A fault in the system is present. unintended lane change. Light Continued driving is possible. C illuminates red. Ultrasonic Parking Driving stability, however, may deteriorate depending on road This light tells you that the engine Sensor Light surface conditions. coolant has overheated. X illuminates yellow. Have the cause of the fault If you have been operating your Fault in system remedied by a workshop. vehicle under normal driving Flashes conditions, you should pull off the or road, stop your vehicle and let the Fault due to sensors that are dirty or The system is actively engaged. engine idle for a few minutes. covered by ice or snow OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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If the light does not go out, you Illuminates when the ignition is should switch the engine off and switched on and extinguishes { Warning consult a workshop as soon as shortly after the engine starts. possible. We recommend that you When the engine is off, consult your authorised workshop. Illuminates when the engine is considerably more force is running needed to brake and steer. Tyre Pressure Monitoring Autostop the brake servo unit will System Light Caution still be operational. Do not remove key until vehicle is Engine lubrication may be 7 illuminates or flashes yellow. stationary, otherwise the steering interrupted. This may result in wheel lock could engage Illuminates damage to the engine and/or unexpectedly. Tyre pressure loss. Stop locking of the drive wheels. immediately and check tyre pressure. Check oil level before seeking If the engine oil pressure warning 0 Flashes light comes on while driving, Pull off assistance of a workshop Engine Oil 0 158. Fault in system or tyre without the road, stop the engine and check the oil level. pressure sensor mounted (e.g. Low Fuel Warning Light spare wheel). After 60-90 seconds 1. Depress clutch. . illuminates or flashes yellow. the control indicator illuminates 2. Select neutral gear, set continuously. Consult a workshop. selector lever to N. Illuminates 0 Tyre pressure monitoring system 3. Move out of the flow of traffic Level in fuel tank is too low. Tyre Pressure 0 175. as quickly as possible without impeding other vehicles. Flashes Engine Oil Pressure Light 4. Switch off ignition. Fuel used up. Refuel immediately. Never run the tank dry. : illuminates red. Catalytic converter 0 Catalytic Converter 0 140. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Auto Stop Mode The front fog lights are on 0 Front Bonnet Ajar Light 0 h illuminates when engine is in an Fog Lamps 87. i illuminates when the bonnet Autostop. is open. Rear Fog Lamp Light Stop-start system 0 Starting the Automatic engine stop/start feature s illuminates yellow. 0 Engine 0 136. Automatic Engine Start/Stop 0 The rear fog light is on 0 Rear Fog Feature 137. Immobiliser Light 0 Lamps 88. Door Ajar Light A flashes yellow. Tail lamp Indicator Light U illuminates red. Fault in the immobiliser system. The engine cannot be started. ; illuminates green. A door or the tailgate is open. The exterior lights are on 0 Reduced Engine Power Exterior Lamp Controls 0 85. Light w illuminates yellow. Cruise Control Light The engine power is limited. Consult I illuminates white or green. a workshop. Illuminates white Main-Beam On Light The system is on. 3 illuminates blue. Illuminates green Illuminated when main beam is on A certain speed is stored. and during headlight flash 0 Cruise control 0 Cruise Exterior Lamp Controls 0 85. Control 0 148. Front Fog Lamp Light # illuminates green. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

Instruments and Controls 75 Information Displays Some of the displayed functions differ when the vehicle is being driven or at a standstill. Some Driver Information functions are only available when Centre (DIC) the vehicle is being driven. Selecting menus and functions The menus and functions can be selected via the buttons on the indicator lever.

Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a menu option or to set a numeric value.

The Driver Information Centre (DIC) is located in the instrument cluster. The menu pages are selected by pressing MENU on the indicator lever. Press MENU to switch between the Selectable menu pages of Mid-level menus or to return from a sub-menu display are: to the next higher menu level. . trip menu, see below . vehicle menu, see below OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Press SET/CLR to select a function Average speed or to confirm a message. Trip Menu

To operate the trip computer, turn the adjuster wheel in indicator lever. Each time you turn the adjuster This mode indicates the average wheel, the mode changes in the speed. Trip computer is located in Driver following order: The average speed is accumulated Information Centre (DIC). Trip Odometer—> Total Fuel Range while the engine is running even the vehicle is not driven. It provides the driver with driving —> Average Vehicle Speed—> information such as average speed, Instantaneous Fuel Economy—> To reset the average speed, press driving distance for remaining fuel, Average Fuel Economy—> Timer SET/CLR. average consumption and Some modes can be reset by driving time. pressing SET/CLR. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Driving distance for The driving distance for remaining Driving time remaining fuel fuel can be changed by the driver, the road, and the vehicle speed because it is calculated according to the changing fuel efficiency. Average consumption

This mode indicates the total This mode indicates the estimated driving time. driving distance to empty from the The driving time is accumulated current fuel in the fuel tank. since the last driving time reset If you fill the fuel when the vehicle is even when the vehicle is not driven. in inclined situations or a battery is This mode indicates the average To stop or start the driving time, disconnected, trip computer cannot consumption. press SET/CLR. read the actual value. The average consumption is To reset the driving time, press SET/ Note accumulated while the engine is CLR for a few seconds. As an auxiliary device, the trip running even the vehicle is not computer may have differences with driven. Note the actual distance for remaining The average speed, driving distance fuel according to circumstances. for remaining fuel, average consumption can differ from the OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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actual distance according to driving Instantaneous fuel economy Engine oil life conditions, driving pattern or vehicle speed. Trip odometer

Display of the instantaneous It displays an estimate of the oil's consumption. remaining useful life. Vehicle menu If the number 98 is displayed, it Trip odometer displays the recorded means 98% of the current oil life You can select the following order: distance since a certain reset. remains. . engine oil life To reset, press SET/CLR for a few When the remaining oil life is low, seconds. . unit setting the vehicle message will appear in the Driver Information Centre (DIC). . tyre learn The engine oil should be changed . tyre loading as soon as possible. . language set After engine oil change, the engine Each menu can be selected turn the oil life system must be reset. To adjuster wheel in the indicator lever. reset, press SET/CLR a few seconds. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Engine oil on 0 Engine Oil 0 158. Tyre learn Tyre loading Unit setting

This display allows for matching Press SET/CLR a few seconds to new tyre and wheel by the TPMS select the menu. Press SET/CLR a few seconds. sensors. Turn the adjuster wheel to select Turn the adjuster wheel to select To process matching, press SET/ one of the settings. one of the settings. CLR a few seconds. . load Lo 1. metric (km/h, °C) See Tyre pressure monitoring . load Eco 2. imperial (MPH, °C) system light 0 Tyre Pressure 0 . load Hi 3. us (MPH, °F) Monitoring System Light 73. During change unit, selected unit is flashed. Press SET/CLR to confirm. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

80 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages 4 A/C Off due to high engine temp 25 Check left front indicator lamp 5 Steering column is locked 26 Left rear turn indicator failure Messages are indicated mainly in the Driver Information Centre (DIC), 6 Step on brake to release park 27 Check right front indicator lamp in some cases together with a brake 28 Check right rear indicator lamp warning and signal buzzer. 7 Turn steering wheel, Turn key Off, 29 Check trailer brake lamp Press SET/CLR, MENU or turn the Then On 30 Check trailer reversing lamp adjuster wheel to confirm a 8 Turn key Off, Then On – repeat message. breath test 31 Check left trailer indicator lamp 9 Turn steering wheel, Start vehicle 32 Check right trailer indicator lamp again 33 Check trailer rear fog lamp 11 Brakes worn 34 Check trailer rear lamp 12 Vehicle overloaded 35 Replace Battery In Remote Key 13 Compressor overheated 36 Stabilitrak Initialising 15 Check high mounted brake lamp 38 Take steering (text approval still 16 Check brake lamps pending) 17 Headlight levelling malfunction 48 Side detection system unavailable 18 Left dipped beam failure 49 Lane departure warning The vehicle messages are 19 Check rear fog lamp unavailable displayed as code numbers. 20 Check right dipped beam lamp 50 Reset bonnet – see owner's No. Vehicle message 21 Check left position lamp manual 2 No remote detected, Press clutch 22 Check right position lamp 52 Change timing belt to restart 23 Reversing light failure 53 Tighten fuel cap / Electric 3 Coolant level low add coolant 24 Number plate light failure vehicles OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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56 Pressure imbalance – front 78 Service pedestrian protection 174 Low battery 57 Pressure imbalance – rear 79 Engine oil low – add oil 258 Park assist Off 58 Winter tyre detected 81 Service transmission Warning Buzzers 59 Open, then close driver window 82 Change engine oil soon Only one warning chime will sound 60 Open, then close passenger 84 Engine power is reduced at a time. window 89 Service vehicle soon The warning chime regarding 61 Open, then close left rear 91 No remote detected unfastened seat belts has priority window over any other warning chime. 92 No remote detected, Press brake 62 Open, then close right rear to restart window When starting the engine or 93 Press button again to turn engine whilst driving 63 Open, then close midgate Off / Electric vehicles window . If seat belt is not fastened. 94 Shift to park 64 Open, then close endgate . If a door or the tailgate is not window (placeholder only) 95 Service airbag fully closed when starting-off. 65 Theft attempted 96 Power sliding door unavailable . If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied. 66 Service theft alarm 98 Power tailgate unavailable / Power tailgate switch is Off . If a programmed speed is 67 Service steering column lock exceeded. 99 Pedestrian protection system 68 Service power steering, Drive disabled . If a warning message or a with care warning code appears in the 120 Reduce speed for hill decent Driver Information Centre. 70 Service levelling system control 75 Service AC system . If the parking assist detects an 145 Washer fluid low – add fluid object. 76 Service side detection system 151 Press clutch to start . If reverse gear is engaged and 77 Service lane departure warning / 173 All-wheel drive Off the rear end carrier is extended. Service front camera OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

82 Instruments and Controls . If a fault in the automatic locking The warning message or warning Vehicle system is detected. code will disappear after the engine has been started twice Personalisation When the vehicle is parked consecutively without a The vehicle can be personalised by and / or the driver's door is voltage drop. opened changing the settings in the If the vehicle battery cannot be infotainment display. . With exterior lights on. recharged, have the cause of the Depending on vehicle equipment fault remedied by a workshop. During an Autostop some of the functions described below might not be available. . If the driver's door is opened. Battery voltage When the vehicle battery voltage is running low, a warning message or warning code 174 will appear in the Driver Information Centre. 1. Switch off immediately any electrical consumers which are not required for a safe ride, e.g. seat heating, heated rear window or other main consumers. 2. Charge the vehicle battery by Press MENU, when ignition is ON driving continuously for a while and infotainment system is or by using a charging device. activated. Setting menus displayed. To switch the Settings menu turn the MENU knob. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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To select the Settings menu, . Exterior ambient lighting . Remote locking, unlocking, press MENU. Exterior lighting by unlocking: starting To close or back to previous, Activate or deactivate the entry Remote unlock feedback: press BACK. lighting. Activate or deactivate the light Select the "Vehicle settings". Duration upon exit of vehicle: feedback while unlocking. Activate or deactivate of exit Remote door unlock: Change Vehicle Settings lighting and change the lighting the configuration to unlock only . Park assist / Collision detection duration. the driver's door or the all doors Park assist: Activate or . Stop door lock if door open: while unlocking. deactivate the ultrasonic Activate or deactivate the Auto relock doors: Activate or sensors. driver's door lock when the door deactivate the door automatically . Comfort settings is open. locking when door is not opened after unlocking. Chime volume: Change the If deactivated is selected, the volume of warning chime. Delayed door lock menu is . Restore factory settings available. Personalisation by driver: All settings are restored to initial Activate or deactivate the Delayed door lock: Activate or settings. personalisation. deactivate the delayed . Valet mode door lock. Rear auto wipe in reverse: if valet mode is activated, all Activate or deactivate the rear When pressing the central vehicle displays are locked and wipe in reverse gear. locking button, three chimes are no changes may be performed sounds to signal delayed locking within the system. . Language is in use. This function will delay Select the Language menu item. the locking of the doors until Note five seconds after the last door Vehicle-related messages remain Scroll through the list and select is closed. enabled. the desired language. Locking the system: Press MENU and then select the SETTINGS Menu. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Scroll through the list and select the Valet Mode menu item. Enter a four-digit code and select the ENTER. To confirm the first input, re-enter the four-digit code and select the LOCK. The system is locked. Unlocking the system: Turn the Infotainment system on. Enter the respective four-digit code and select the UNLOCK. The system is unlocked. Forgotten PIN code: To reset the PIN code to the default setting, contact your Opel Service Partner. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

Lighting 85 Exit Lighting ...... 91 Exterior Lighting Lighting Battery Power Protection ...... 91 Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 85 Light Switch Headlamp Main/Dipped-Beam Changer ...... 86 Headlamp Range Adjustment ...... 86 Headlights When Driving Abroad ...... 86 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...... 86 Hazard Lights ...... 87 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...... 87 Front Fog Lamps ...... 87 Rear Fog Lamps ...... 88 Cornering Lights ...... 88 Position Lamps ...... 88 Turn light switch: Reversing Lamps ...... 89 O : Lights off Misted Lamp Covers ...... 89 ; : Sidelights Interior Lighting 2 : Dipped beam Instrument Panel Illumination Control ...... 89 Control indicator ; 0 Tail light Interior Lamps ...... 89 Indicator Light 0 74. Lighting Features When dipped beam is on, ; Centre Console Lighting ...... 90 illuminates. Control indicator ; 0 Entry Lighting ...... 90 Tail light Indicator Light 0 74. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Tail lights Headlamp Range Headlights When Driving Tail lights are illuminated together Adjustment Abroad with dipped beam and sidelights. Manual headlight range The asymmetrical headlight beam adjustment extends visibility at the edge of the Headlamp Main/ road on the front passenger side. Dipped-Beam Changer However, when driving in countries where traffic drives on the opposite side of the road, adjust the headlights to prevent dazzling of oncoming traffic. Have the headlights adjusted by a workshop. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime running light increases To adapt headlight range to the visibility of the vehicle during vehicle load to prevent dazzling: daylight. To switch from low to main beam, 9 push lever. turn thumb wheel to required They are switched on automatically position. when ignition is on. To switch to dipped beam, push lever again or pull. 0 : Front seats occupied 1 : All seats occupied Headlight flash 2 : All seats occupied and load To activate the headlight flash, pull compartment laden lever. 3 : Driver's seat occupied and load compartment laden OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Hazard Lights Turn and Lane-Change Switch the indicator off manually by moving the lever to its original Signals position. Front Fog Lamps

Operated with |. In the event of an accident with Lever up : Right indicator airbag deployment the hazard Lever down : Left indicator warning flashers are activated If the lever is moved past the Operated with #. automatically. resistance point, the indicator is switched on constantly. When the steering wheel moves back, the indicator is automatically deactivated. For three flashes, e.g. when changing lanes, press the lever until resistance is felt and then release. Move the lever to the resistance point and hold for longer indication. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Rear Fog Lamps Cornering Lights Position Lamps Corner lighting

On tight bends or when turning off, depending on the steering angle or the indicator light signal, an additional left or right reflector is switched on which illuminates the Operated with s. When the vehicle is parked, the road in the direction of travel. It is parking lights on one side can be Light switch in position ; : Rear activated up to a speed of 40 km/h. activated: fog light can only be switched on 1. Switch off ignition. with front fog lights. 2. Move indicator lever all the way up (right parking lights) or down (left parking lights). Confirmed by a signal and the corresponding indicator control indicator. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

Lighting 89 Reversing Lamps Interior Lighting On vehicles with light sensor the brightness can only be adjusted The reversing light comes on when when the exterior lights are on and the ignition is on and reverse gear is Instrument Panel the light sensor detects night selected. Illumination Control conditions. Misted Lamp Covers Interior Lamps The inside of the light housing may During entry and exit of the vehicle, mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold the front courtesy lights weather conditions, in heavy rain or automatically switch on and then off after washing. The mist disappears after a delay. quickly by itself; to help switch on the exterior lights. Note In the event of an accident with airbag deployment the courtesy lights are turned on automatically.

Brightness of the following lights can be adjusted when the exterior lights are on : . instrument panel illumination . info-Display . illuminated switches and operation elements Turn thumb wheel D until the required brightness is obtained. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

90 Lighting Front courtesy light Reading lamps Lighting Features Centre Console Lighting Spotlight incorporated in the interior lighting comes on when the dipped beam is switched on. Entry Lighting Welcome lighting The exterior lights, instrument panel light and interior lights are switched on for a short time by pressing the Operate rocker switch : unlocking button K on the radio 1 : Automatic switching on and off. remote control twice. This function works only in the dark and facilitates press + : On. locating the vehicle. press * : Off. The lighting switches off immediately when the ignition key is turned to position 1 0 Ignition Positions 0 135. Activation or deactivation of this function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation 0 Vehicle Operated with buttons in front 0 courtesy lights. Personalisation 82. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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The settings can be saved for the Switching on Activation, deactivation and duration key being used 0 Memorised of this function can be changed in Settings 0 22. the menu Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation The following lights will additionally 0 Vehicle Personalisation 0 82. switch on when the driver's door is opened : The settings can be saved for the key being used 0 Memorised . all switches Settings 0 22. . driver Information Centre Battery Power Protection Exit Lighting Switching off electric lights The following lights illuminate if the key is removed from the ignition To prevent discharge of the vehicle switch : 1. Switch off ignition. battery when the ignition is switched off, some interior lights are switched . Interior lights 2. Remove ignition key. off automatically after some time. . Instrument panel light (only 3. Open driver's door. when it is dark) 4. Pull indicator lever. They will switch off automatically after a delay. Both lights will be 5. Close driver's door. activated again if the driver's door is If the driver's door is not closed the opened. lights switch off after 2 minutes. The exterior lights illuminate the Exit lighting is switched off surrounding area for an adjustable immediately if the indicator lever is time after leaving the vehicle. pulled while the driver's door is open. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

92 Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction Specifications ‐ Maximum output power : 25 W x System General 4 channels The Infotainment system provides ‐ Speaker impedance : 4 ohms Infotainment in your car, using the Introduction latest technology. The system can be easily adjusted Introduction ...... 92 using the carefully designed Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 92 The radio can be easily used by adjusting device, smart display, and Overview ...... 93 registering up to 24 AM-FM radio or multifunctional menu dial regulator. Operation ...... 99 DAB stations with the − (preset) buttons 1 ~ 4 per every six pages. . The "Overview " section Radio provides a simple overview of AM-FM Radio ...... 102 The USB player can play connected the Infotainment system Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . 106 USB storage devices or iPod functions and a summary of all products. regulatory devices. Audio Players The function of the Bluetooth phone Auxiliary Devices ...... 108 . The "Operation " section connection allows for the use of explains the basic controls for Personalisation wireless hands-free phone calls, as the Infotainment system. Personalisation ...... 115 well as a phone music player. Connect a portable music player to Theft-Deterrent Feature Phone the exterior sound input and enjoy Bluetooth ((Type A/B only)) . . . 116 the rich sound of the Infotainment The Infotainment system is system. equipped with an electronic security system for the purpose of theft The digital sound processor deterrence. provides a number of preset equaliser modes for sound The Infotainment system therefore optimisation. functions only in your vehicle and is worthless to a thief. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Overview Control panel R300 BT OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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1. P (power) button with 4. Display 6. PHONE VOLUME dial Display for Play, Reception, Press this button to enter the . When power is off, press to Menu state and information. phone application mode. turn power on. 5. g / d (seek) 7. BACK . When power is on, press . In Radio or DAB mode: Cancel input content or return and hold to turn power off. When pressed shortly, to the previous menu. . When power is on, press automatically seeks station 8. MENU button with TUNE dial shortly to turn the mute with superior reception. function on or off. . Turn dial to search the When pressed and held, station/file on the list screen . Turn to control volume. continuously changes the or move/change setup 2. RADIO station until the button is content or setup values. released. When releasing, Select Radio mode. Each time the system stops on the . Press the button to display the currently functioning the button is pressed, the current frequency displayed menu or select/practice system switches between AM or seeks the next station. RADIO → FM RADIO → DAB setup content and setup . In USB/iPod/Bluetooth → AM RADIO → …. values. audio playback: 3. MEDIA 9. - (preset) buttons When pressed shortly, Press the button to change the move to the previous or . In Radio mode: mode in the order of USB/iPod next file. When pressed shortly, → AUX → Bluetooth music → recall the stored radio When pressed and held, USB/iPod → …. station. rewind or fast forward the file. When pressed and held, store the current radio station to the Favourites page. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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. In Menu mode: Press any of these buttons to select the function linked to that button. 10. FAV (favourites) Press this button to select the page of saved favourite channels. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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1. P (power) button with 5. g / d (seek) . Press the button to display VOLUME dial the currently functioning When pressed shortly, menu or select/practice . When power is off, press to automatically seeks station setup content and setup turn power on. with superior reception. values. . When power is on, press When pressed and held, 9. AUX port and hold to turn power off. continuously changes the station until the button is Connect the external audio . When power is on, press device. shortly to turn the mute released. When releasing, the function on or off. system stops on the current 10. - (preset) buttons frequency displayed or seeks . Turn to control volume. the next station. . In Radio mode: 2. RADIO 6. TONE When pressed shortly, recall the stored radio Select Radio mode. Each time Press this button to enter the station. the button is pressed, the Tone Settings mode. system switches between AM When pressed and held, 7. BACK RADIO → FM RADIO → AM store the current radio RADIO → …. Cancel input content or return station to the Favourites page. 3. MEDIA to the previous menu. . In Menu mode: Press the button to enter the 8. MENU button with TUNE dial Aux mode. . Turn dial to search the Press any of these buttons to select the function linked 4. Display station on the list screen or move/change setup content to that button. Display for Play, Reception, or setup values. 11. FAV (favourites) Menu state and information. Press this button to select the page of saved favourite channels. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Steering wheel audio remote 2. SRC (source) / _ /^ (seek) dial 4. $ (mute) / c (hang up) control: option . When buttons are turned up . Press the button in any R300 BT or down. music play mode to turn the In Radio modes, changes mute function on or off. broadcast frequencies . Press and hold the button saved to - (preset) buttons. to reject or finish the call. In USB/iPod/Bluetooth R300 audio modes, changes the file. . When buttons are turned and held. In Radio modes, automatically searches broadcast frequencies. In USB/iPod/Bluetooth 1. (call) b audio modes, rewind or fast . Press the button to answer forward the file. the call or enter the . Press the button to change recent call. the audio source. . Press and hold the button x 1. $ (mute) to enter the dialled call log 3. + - (volume) . Press the button in any or to move back and forth . Press the buttons to music play mode to turn the from hands-free mode and increase or decrease the mute function on or off. private call mode during volume. a call. 2. SRC (source) / / (seek) dial . Press and hold the buttons _ ^ to quickly increase or . When buttons are turned decrease the volume. up/down. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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In Radio modes, changes the buttons and control devices Automatically turn power on broadcast frequencies used in the system are the . When the external source is saved to Presets. following: connected in the power off . When buttons are turned . the Infotainment system buttons mode, system will turn power on and held. and dials and play. In Radio modes, . the Steering wheel audio remote If this connection is removed, automatically searches control buttons system will automatically turn broadcast frequencies. power off. System on/off . Press the button to change . When a call is received or the audio source. initiated, the power is turned on and the action is carried out. 3. + x - (volume) If this action is ended, system . Press the buttons to will automatically turn power off. increase or decrease the volume. . When pressing an HVAC (Heating,Ventilation, and Air . Press and hold the buttons Conditioning) related button, to quickly increase or system will turn power on and decrease the volume. operate this action. Operation If no action is taken within 5 seconds, the system will Buttons and controlling device automatically turn power off. Press P to turn the power on. the Infotainment system is operated by using the function buttons, When the power is off, pressing P multifunctional dial, and the menu will turn the power on and play a indicated on the screen display. radio broadcast. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Volume control Mute control Press P to turn mute on. . Mute symbol “$ ” will display in the status field and mute the sound. . Press P again or turn VOLUME dial to restore sound. . In USB mode, when the system is set to mute, playback is paused. Press and hold P to turn the Tone settings power off. Turn the VOLUME dial to control the Press TONE to enter the Tone When the System is turned off, the volume. Settings screen. time of Day is displayed. . Using the Steering wheel audio Or press MENU > select Settings > remote control, press + x - to select Tone Settings to enter the control the volume. Tone Settings screen. . Available volume range: 1 ~ 63. . When the volume is turned down to zero, this is not equivalent to mute mode. . Turning on the Infotainment system power will set the volume level to its previous selection (when it is less than the maximum starting volume). OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Tone setting menu Select function . Bass: Sets the bass sound AM-FM radio or DAB level. . Midrange: Sets the middle sound level. . Treble: Sets the treble sound level. . Fade: Sets the sound fade between the front and rear speaker. . Turn the TUNE dial to select the . Balance: Sets the sound Tone Settings mode. Use this balance between the right and dial to switch between Bass ↔ left speaker. Midrange ↔ Treble ↔ Fade ↔ . EQ: Sets one of the 7 EQ styles Balance ↔ EQ. Press RADIO to select the AM, FM (Custom, Pop, Rock, Country, or DAB function. . Highlight the desired tone setting Jazz, Talk, Classical). Press MENU to open the AM, FM or option and press MENU to be . The tone settings values range able to change its current value. DAB menu that includes options for between -12 and +12. selecting broadcast stations. . Turning the TUNE dial will change the tone setting value and the changes will be reflected in the bar graphic on the display. Press MENU to store the new setting and return to the Tone Settings screen. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

102 Infotainment System USB/iPod/Bluetooth music or Bluetooth hands-free phone Radio exterior sound (AUX) input play device AM-FM Radio Listening to radio or DAB station Selecting the radio mode

Press MEDIA to select the audio Press PHONE to enter the player functions. Bluetooth hands-free phone Each time MEDIA is pressed, the function. system switches between USB/iPod → AUX → Bluetooth music → USB/ iPod → … Press RADIO repeatedly to switch Press MENU to open the menu with between AM RADIO → FM RADIO options for the relevant function or → DAB → AM RADIO → …. the menu of the relevant device. . The previously chosen broadcasting station will be received. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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. When changing Radio mode/ . The Dynamic Label is displayed . When there is no ensemble band by pressing RADIO, the as artist/song info when information available but the system displays radio intro view available from the station. Station Label is known, the firstly. . When DAB signal information ensemble label will be replaced . The playing screen contains the has been detected, this with the text “No Label ”. data elements related to the information will be updated on . When there is no station or broadcast audio source. the display to show the ensemble information available, information. the display will show the DAB Selecting the DAB mode . The information and formatting block number and frequency in displayed with Dynamic Label the display screen (e.g. 10C, Text will vary based on the 213.360). information and formatting . When tuned to a DAB+ station, provided by the broadcaster. the default text displayed for the . DAB information such as Station user will be the dynamic label Label, Ensemble Label, Dynamic plus a variant for artist and song Label Text are not be displayed only. No other variations of until complete reception. dynamic label plus will be displayed. . When there is more information than displayable in the Dynamic . When tuned to a DAB+ station, Label Text space, the text fields if there is no information of lines 2 and 3 will be shown. available from the broadcaster, Each time RADIO is pressed, the the dynamic label text will be system switches between AM . When there is no station populated with the standard RADIO → FM RADIO → DAB → information available but the dynamic label text. AM RADIO → …. ensemble is known, the station label will be replaced with the Station search . An 8 character service label and text “No Label ”. an 8 character ensemble label Press g / d to automatically will be used. search for radio station with superior reception. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Pressing and holding g / d Linking the DAB service Tuning a DAB station manually continuously changes the station In DAB mode, press MENU > turn Press MENU to enter the until the button is released. After the the TUNE dial to select the DAB DAB menu. release, the system stops at the linking feature > press MENU to turn Turn the TUNE dial to select DAB current frequency displayed or the DAB linking feature on or off. seeks for the next station. manual tuning, and then . The DAB linking feature: press MENU. Seeking for DAB service DAB to DAB linking: On or Off Turn the TUNE dial to manually find component DAB to FM linking: On or Off the desired broadcasting frequency, Press g / d to automatically and then press MENU. . When DAB to DAB linking is set search for the station of the . The station list is arranged in the ensemble with superior reception. to On status and the currently tuned DAB station weakens and order of channel labels. Pressing and holding g / d fails, the system will directly Using the DAB stations list continuously changes the station search and link quickly to a related FM station. Turn the TUNE dial to show the and ensemble until the button is DAB stations list. released. After the release, the . When DAB to FM linking is set system stops at the current station to the On status and the . The station list information will displayed or seeks for the next currently tuned DAB station be displayed. station. weakens and fails, the system . If the station list is empty, DAB . If the next or previous station is will attempt to link to the FM stations list updating is started located in another ensemble, variant of the service. automatically. then the first or last receivable DAB to DAB linking is either Turn the TUNE dial to select the strong station of that ensemble deactivated or has failed. desired list, and then press MENU is tuned. to receive the relevant broadcasting Tuning a radio station manually . If there are no strong signal channel. stations, the display will show Turn the TUNE dial to manually find “No DAB Stations Available ”. the desired broadcasting frequency. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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. When the beginning or end of . The maximum number of While listening to the radio, press the station list is reached, the Favourites that a user can store MENU to enter the AM, FM or tuning wraps to the beginning or is 24. DAB menu. end of the list depending on the Selecting presets Turn the TUNE dial to move to the direction of tuning. desired menu item, and then press Repeatedly press FAV to select the Storing favourites MENU to select the relevant item or desired FAV preset page. to enter the item's detailed menu. Repeatedly press FAV to select the . The number 1 broadcasting desired page of stored favourites. information of the selected FAV AM-FM menu Press and hold any of the - (preset) preset page will be displayed. . Station list: Selects a station in buttons to store the current radio or Press a - (preset) button to directly the list of strong stations. DAB station to that button of the listen to the radio or DAB station . Update station list: selected Favourites page. stored to that button. Automatically searches and . Up to 6 Favourites pages can be saves receivable frequencies to stored, and each page can store Waveband menus the Station List. up to four radio or DAB stations. . Manual tuning: Briefly turn the . It is possible to setup the dial to move to the previous/next number of the Favourites pages frequency. being used in Menu → Set . Set number of favourites page: Number of Favourite Pages. Set the number of Favourites . If a new radio or DAB station is pages. stored to a - (preset) button previously stored, its previous DAB menu content will be deleted and . Traffic program (TP): Turn TP replaced with the new radio or feature on or off. DAB station that is stored. . Categories (DAB category): Selects a station from the list. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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The list is displayed in the order . Intellitext: Selects the specially When TP is on, the search will only of Information → Pop → Rock → broadcast text providing include TP supported stations or Classical → Music → All. information such as sports stations with EON-TA support. . DAB announcements: Enter scores, headline news, and When TP is off, the search will the DAB announcements menu, others. include all available stations. and then set the list entry of Radio Data System (RDS) The basic operation such as tuning/ interest. seeking the stations and storing/ Available announcements : The Radio Data System (RDS) is a selecting presets is the same as for News → Weather → Sports → service by FM stations that AM, FM or DAB. Please refer to the Finance → Travel → Event → considerably makes it easier to find AM, FM or DAB section for more Special → Radio Info → radio stations with fault-free information. Warning → Traffic → Alarm. reception. Adjust the RDS menu . DAB to DAB linking: Turn the DAB linking feature on or off While listening to the radio, press (activate or deactivate the Auto MENU to enter the FM Menu. ensemble linking function). Turn the TUNE dial to move to the . DAB to FM linking: Turn the FM desired menu item, and then press linking feature on or off (activate MENU to select the relevant item or or deactivate the Auto linking to enter the item's detailed menu. DAB-FM function). . Traffic program (TP): Turn the . L band: Turn L Band feature on TP feature on or off. or off. When TP is turned on in the FM When L Band is turned on, the menu, the system will initiate a system will seek/tune the station TP search in order to tune to the to include the L Band frequency RDS stations are indicated by the strongest available TP station. blocks. program service name instead of . RDS: Turn the RDS feature on the broadcasting frequency. or off. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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When RDS is turned on, the The system will store this setting for . Once a radio traffic service program service name of the future traffic alerts. station has been found, "TP " is current station appears instead . Once an alert is completed, the displayed in the display screen. of its frequency. system volume returns to its . If the radio traffic service is When RDS is turned off, the previously set level prior to the switched on, then it is RDS Text will be switched off, traffic alert. interrupted for the duration of the the alternate frequency feature . If the traffic alert volume is set to traffic announcement in all will not function, and the zero during an alert, the next modes. frequency will be displayed in traffic alert will arrive at the the place of the PSN (PS name). Blocking out traffic minimum connection volume announcements . Region: Turns the Region level. feature on or off. If a traffic alert comes in while . The same process will apply to listening to an audio source, the Only alternative frequencies with DAB Announcements. system will display the Traffic Alert the same regional programmes Pop-up. are selected. Radio traffic service (TP : Traffic Program) The pop-up will display with a . Categories (FM category): Dismiss option highlighted by Selects a station from the list. Radio traffic service stations are default for the alert. The list is displayed in the order RDS stations that broadcast traffic news. . If a Traffic Alert pop-up is of Information → Pop → Rock → displayed, the Traffic Alert Classical → Music → All. Press MENU > turn the TUNE dial pop-up can also be dismissed by to select TP > press MENU to turn SRC on the SWC. Volume of the traffic the TP feature on or off. announcements (TA) . If a Traffic Alert pop-up is . If the current station is not a displayed when an external While the Traffic Alert is playing, the radio traffic service station, then Traffic alert volume can be adjusted device is connected, the system a search is automatically started does not read the device. by turning the VOLUME dial. for the next radio traffic service station. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

108 Infotainment System . If a Traffic Alert pop-up is Audio Players . Connection with i-Stick Type displayed while a call comes in USB storage devices may be or is initiated, the call is received faulty due to vehicle vibration, so or made. Auxiliary Devices their operation cannot be . If the above phone event is USB player guaranteed. ended, the system will cancel . Be careful not to touch the USB Cautions for using USB devices the TA event, and then go back connecting terminal with an to the latest radio mode. . Operation cannot be guaranteed object or any part of your body. if the HDD built-in USB mass . The USB storage device can storage device or CF or SD only be recognised when it is memory card is connected by formatted in FAT16/32 file using a USB adaptor. Use a format. Only devices with an USB or flash memory type allocated unit size of 512 byte/ storage device. sector or 2,048 byte/sector can . Take caution to avoid static be used. NTFS and other file electricity discharge when systems cannot be recognized. connecting or disconnecting the . According to the type and USB. If connection and capacity of the USB storage disconnection are repeated device and the type of the stored many times in a short time, this file, the time it takes to recognise may cause a problem in using the files may differ. This is not a the device. problem with the product in this . Operation is not guaranteed if case, so please wait for the files the connecting terminal of the to be processed. USB device is not metal. . Files in some USB storage devices may not be recognised due to compatibility problems, and connections with a memory reader or a USB hub are not OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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supported. Please check the . Music files to which DRM (Digital device's operation in the vehicle Caution Right Management) is applied before use. cannot be played. USB storage devices can only be . When devices such as an MP3 connected to this product for the This product can support USB player or digital camera are purpose of playing music files. storage devices that are up to 16 connected through a mobile Gigabytes in capacity with a limit disc, it may not operate normally. The product's USB terminal of 6,000 files, 100 folders, and 8 should not be used to charge stages of folder structure. . Do not disconnect the USB USB accessory equipment since storage device while it is being Normal usage cannot be the heat generation using the played. guaranteed for storage devices USB terminal may cause that exceed this limit. This may cause damage to the performance issues or damage to If the device loading time takes product or the performance of the product. the USB device. longer than usual, use after formatting the USB into FAT16/ . Disconnect the connected USB . When the logical drive is 32 format. storage device when the vehicle separated from a mass USB Caution for using USB music files ignition is turned off. If the storage device, only the files ignition is turned on while the from the top-level logical drive . Damaged music files may be USB storage device is can be played as USB music cut-off during playback or may connected, the USB storage files. This is the reason that the not be played at all. device may be damaged or may music files to be played should About MP3 (WMA) music files not operate normally in some be stored in the top-level drive of cases. the device. Music files on . The MP3 files that can be played particular USB storage devices are the following: may also not be normally played ‐ Bit rate: 8 kbps ~ 320 kbps if an application is loaded by partitioning a separate drive ‐ Sampling frequency: inside the USB device. 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for MPEG-1) OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz (for Order of playing music files Connecting the USB storage MPEG-2) device . This product displays MP3 (WMA) files with the mp3, .wma (lower case letters) or .MP3 or .WMA (capital letters) file name extensions. . This product can display ID3 tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4) information about album, artist, etc. for MP3 files. . This product can play MP3 files which use VBR. When a VBR type MP3 file is being played, the remaining time displayed Connect the USB storage device in may be different from the actual which music files are stored to the time remaining. USB connection terminal. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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. If there is no device connected, Selecting playing file “No Media Available ” will be d displayed with a DISMISS and While playing, press g / to PAIR option on the display select the previous or next file. screen. Using the Steering wheel audio . The information displayed remote control, files can be easily includes the file name, folder changed by pressing g / d. name, and ID3 Tag information Turn the TUNE dial to move the saved with the song. desired file in the file list, and then If incorrect ID3 Tag information press MENU to instantly change it. (e.g. artist, song title) was added to MP3 (WMA) files before they Fast-forwarding and re-winding Once the product finishes reading were burnt to a disc, this the file the information on the USB storage information will be displayed as While playing, press and device, it will automatically start is by the Infotainment system. playing. hold g / d to rewind or Incorrect ID3 Tag information fast-forward through the song until If a non-readable USB storage cannot be modified or corrected released. device is connected, an error on the Infotainment system (ID3 message will appear and the Once released, the file will begin Tags can only be corrected on product will automatically switch to playing at normal speed. a PC). the previously used function or the Using the USB menu FM radio function. The information for songs expressed in special symbols or While playing the file, press MENU If the USB storage device to be in unavailable languages may be to enter the USB Menu. played is already connected, displayed as **** or are not repeatedly press MEDIA to select “ ” Turn the TUNE dial to move to the displayed at all. the USB player. desired menu item, and then press Ending USB music files playback MENU to select the relevant item or . It will automatically play from the to enter the item's detailed menu. previous playing point. Press RADIO or MEDIA to select other functions. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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. Folder View: Enter the Folder source on the display screen and Scan Music Folder Only: Select View mode, and move to the keep the current status until the the Music Folder Scan option for the previous or next folder. device is reconnected. MTP device. . Shuffle: Turn the shuffle feature Using the Media transfer protocol The system can display the Artist on or off. (MTP) menu Name/Song Name/Elapsed Time regarding the current song and Charge Only: Select the charge Browsing/indexing device access the playlist on the MTP option for the MTP device. The MTP . Browsing is not supported until device. device will be charged, and the indexing is completed for the Scan All Folder: Select the All connected device. system will show the pop-up message, when it is connected. Folder scan option for the MTP . If the browse function is selected device. during the indexing process, a . The default setting is Charge Only. . The device indexing time takes pop-up “Feature not supported longer than the setting of Scan When the Charge Only option is during Indexing Use folder . Music Folder Only. It depends on selected in the Media Transfer view to browse contents ” will the smartphone and the files/ Protocol (MTP) Setting Menu, display. folders on the smartphone. When a single device with the audio source is not changed . . With some phones featuring greater than 6,000 songs is and the connected device is only charged. Media Transfer Protocol (MTP), connected, a pop-up “Media music search can take a If you change to USB mode indexing memory full Use . long time. folder view or remove other while charging the device, a device ” will display. Charge message with charging . If the phone screen is locked, activity indicator is shown on the you cannot search for music. To Remove USB display screen. In this case, the access music on the phone, Remove the USB device from the system will not start indexing the unlock the phone screen. USB connection terminal. files on the device. If the USB device is removed, the . Charging may not be supported system will display the No by some MTP devices. Connection message for each OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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iPod player switch to the previously used function or the FM radio Connecting iPod player function. If the iPod device to be played is already connected, repeatedly press MEDIA to select the iPod player. . It will automatically play from the previously played point. . The playback functions and the information display items of the iPod player used with this . In some cases, the iPod product product may be different from may be damaged, if the ignition the iPod in terms of play order, is turned off when it is connected method, and the information to the product. displayed. Connect the iPod device in which the music files are stored to the When the iPod product is not Afterwards, the functions to play the USB connection terminal. being used, keep it separately iPod are operated similarly to USB from this product with the car playback. Some iPod/iPhone product models ignition turned off. may not be supported. Ending iPod playback . Once the product finishes To end playback, press RADIO or Only connect the iPod to this reading the information on the MEDIA to select other functions. product with connection cables iPod device, it will play supported by iPod products. Other automatically. Using the iPod menu connection cables cannot be used. . If a non-readable iPod device is While playing the file, press MENU connected, then the relevant to enter the Menu iPod. error message will appear and the product will automatically OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Turn the TUNE dial to move the AUX input desired menu item, and then press MENU to select the relevant item or Connecting an exterior sound to enter the item's detailed menu. device . Browse “Device Name ”: Selects a list item in the list of browse names such as Playlists, Artists, Albums, Tracks, Genres, Audio Books, and Composers. . Shuffle: Turn the shuffle feature on or off. Remove iPod Press MEDIA to switch to the Remove the iPod from the USB exterior sound input mode if the connection terminal. exterior sound system has already been connected. When the iPod is removed, the system automatically changes to the Connect the audio output of the Turn the VOLUME dial to adjust the previously used function or the FM external audio equipment to the volume. radio. AUX input terminal. . The Infotainment system will automatically switch to the exterior sound (AUX) input mode when the exterior sound device is connected. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

Infotainment System 115 Personalisation . Turn the TUNE dial to change . Turn the TUNE dial to change the minute, and then press the Year, and then press MENU How to use the Settings menu for MENU to move to the AM or PM to finish the Date Setting. When personalisation Setting. MENU is pressed, the Time and Date menu is automatically . Settings menus and functions . Turn the TUNE dial to select the displayed. may differ according to car AM or PM, and then press model. MENU to finish the Time Setting. Set time and date automatically. When MENU is pressed, the . The settings menu comprises a Time and Date menu is Press - to select the Time setting detailed list for the relevant automatically displayed. mode in the Set Time menu. setup menu or functioning state. Set date : Manually set the current . Off (Manual): Activates . If there is another detailed list year, month or date. manual mode. from the relevant detailed list, . On-Cell Network: Set the Cell you can repeat this action. Press Set Date in the Time and Date menu. Network clock synchronization Select Settings in the Menu > turn feature on or off. the TUNE dial to move to the Press - to select the Date format. . On-RDS: Set the RDS clock desired menu item > press MENU to The format shows: DD/MM/YYYY: synchronization feature on or off. enter the item's detailed menu. 15. Oct. 2014 MM/DD/YYYY: Oct. 15. 2014 Setting the tone Setting the time and date YYYY/MM/DD: 2014. Oct. 15 . For details, see page7. Set time : Manually set the hours . Turn the TUNE dial to change and minutes for the current time. the Month, and then press Setting the auto volume . Press Set Time in the Time and MENU to move to the Day Auto Volume adjusts the volume of Date menu. Setting. the audio based on the speed or . Press - to select the Time format . Turn the TUNE dial to change ambient noise of the vehicle. 12HR or 24HR. the Day, and then press MENU . Off: Auto Volume does not act. to move to the Year Setting. . Turn the TUNE dial to change the hour, and then press MENU to move to the Minute Setting. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

116 Infotainment System . Low: A lower range volume Setting the language Phone curve is used to adjust audio Turn the TUNE dial to select the volume with changes in vehicle Vehicle Settings in the Settings Bluetooth ((Type speed. menu > press MENU > turn the . Medium-Low: Medium-Low will TUNE dial to select Languages > A/B only)) adjust Auto Volume to press MENU to enter the item's About Bluetooth approximately the range detailed menu. between low to medium About Bluetooth wireless Select the desired language for technology respectively. displaying. ® . Medium: A middle range volume . Bluetooth Wireless Technology curve is used to adjust the audio Return factory settings refers to a short-distance volume with changes in vehicle Turn the TUNE dial to select the wireless networking technology speed. Vehicle Settings in the Settings which uses a 2.45GHz menu > press MENU > turn the frequency to connect various . Medium-High: Medium-High will TUNE dial to select Return to devices within a certain adjust Auto Volume to distance. approximately the range Factory Settings > press MENU to between medium to high enter the item's detailed menu. . Supported by PCs, external ® respectively. Restore all settings to the default devices, Bluetooth phones, settings. PDAs, various electronic . High: A more aggressive volume devices, and automotive curve is used to adjust the audio Software information environments, Bluetooth® volume with changes in vehicle Turn the TUNE dial to select Vehicle Wireless Technology transmits speed. Settings in the Settings menu > data at high speed without Setting the maximum start-up press MENU > turn the TUNE dial having to use a connector cable. volume to select Software Information > . Bluetooth® Hands-free refers to Manually set maximum limit for the press MENU to enter the item's a device which allows the user start-up volume. detailed menu. to conveniently make phone Shows the current Software version, and DAB Software version. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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calls with Bluetooth® mobile . Park the vehicle when . The process of downloading phones through the multimedia connecting the unit with the contacts may differ depending system. mobile phone. on the mobile phone. Before connecting the . Bluetooth connection may be In case of events not described Bluetooth unit intermittently disconnected within this manual, see the depending on the phone. Follow mobile phone manufacturer's Before connecting the head unit . these steps to try again. user guide. with the mobile phone, check to see that the mobile phone ‐ Turn the Bluetooth® function . As a Bluetooth wireless supports Bluetooth features. within the mobile phone OFF/ connection can have a range of ON and try again. up to 10 meters, your Bluetooth Even if the phone supports . device may automatically Bluetooth Wireless Technology, ‐ Turn the mobile phone power connect to the system even if the phone will not be found in a OFF/ON and try again. the device is not inside the search" if the phone has been ‐ Completely remove the mobile vehicle. Please consider this, set to hidden mode or if the phone battery, reboot, and try especially when pairing or Bluetooth power is turned off. again. connecting Bluetooth devices to . Disable the hidden mode or turn ‐ Reboot this unit and try again. the Infotainment system when on the Bluetooth power prior to other Bluetooth devices may be searching or connecting with the ‐ Delete all paired devices, pair within range. head unit. and try again. . This unit uses the latest Digital . If Auto Connection is used, the . The hands-free call volume and Noise & Echo suppression Bluetooth phone automatically quality may differ depending on system to provide the best connects to the system when the the mobile phone. sound clarity with little or no ignition is turned on. . Pairing Bluetooth devices and distortion, but under some . If you do not want automatic the use of Bluetooth features are conditions there may still be connection with your Bluetooth not supported when the vehicle some echo and noise device, turn the Bluetooth is in motion. Please park your experienced within the vehicle. feature off on the Bluetooth vehicle first. device. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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It is recommended to keep the pressing Play on the mobile Connecting Bluetooth car windows closed during device itself, try to start music hands-free calls for best results. playback by pressing the Play Registering the Bluetooth device . This unit uses the following button again. Register the Bluetooth device to be Bluetooth profiles: . Check whether music from the connected to the Infotainment Bluetooth device is playing after system. ‐ Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP) converting to streaming audio Firstly, set up the Bluetooth device mode. The Streaming audio to be connected from the Bluetooth ‐ Hands Free Profile (HFP) feature may not be supported by settings menu to enable other ‐ Advanced Audio Distribution some mobile phones. devices to search for the Bluetooth Profile (A2DP) . If the Bluetooth phone is device. ‐ Audio Video Remote Control disconnected while Bluetooth Press PHONE to enter the Phone Profile (AVRCP) Audio mode is active, then the application mode. music will also stop. . If the Bluetooth profiles do not To select Pair, press -. The match, the system will display . Bluetooth streaming audio may information “Name: Device name / the “Action not supported by this not be supported by some PIN: 0000 ” appears in the display device” pop-up on the display mobile phones. screen and then the Pairing screen (e.g. device is not able to . If the Bluetooth indicator is not progress starts. control the TUNE dial). displayed, then no Bluetooth . If no phone source is connected, Before using Bluetooth device is connected or the the status region displays “No music mode connection is not of satisfactory Device Paired ”. quality. . Bluetooth Audio mode can be . To change the PIN, press the - used only if a Bluetooth Audio . This unit can pair up to 5 and select New Pin in the Pair device has been connected. Bluetooth devices. menu. Turn and press MENU to change the PIN. . If music is not yet playing from your mobile device after From the Bluetooth device, search switching to streaming audio for this unit and pair the device. (Bluetooth Audio) mode or after OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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1. Turn on Bluetooth on your . If a Bluetooth device is . Select Connect: After a while, phone. connected, a new device cannot the Bluetooth device is 2. Search and select device be paired. If you want to pair a automatically connected, and new phone, first disconnect the Bluetooth Connected “Device name ” in the “ ” Bluetooth menu. connected Bluetooth device. appears on the display screen. 3. Enter this item on your phone. . This unit can pair up to 5 . Select Disconnect: Disconnect Bluetooth devices. the connected Bluetooth device To learn more about searching from from the Phone List menu. Bluetooth devices and pairing, refer Adding/Connecting/ to the user's manual of your Disconnecting/Deleting the . Select Delete: Delete the Bluetooth device. Bluetooth devices registered Bluetooth device from the Phone List menu. After a while, the Bluetooth device is Firstly, set up the Bluetooth device automatically registered. to be connected from the Bluetooth Bluetooth music player set-up menu to enable other . If the registration of the device to devices to search for the Bluetooth Connecting Bluetooth music be connected to the system is device. player successful, “Bluetooth Press PHONE > press MENU to Connect the Bluetooth device on Connected ” appears in the which the music files are stored. display screen. select the Bluetooth Devices to enter the Phone List menu > turn . After Pairing is completed, a the TUNE dial to move to a device contacts download request is list item > press - to select the sent to your mobile phone. desired menu item. Please check your phone and accept the download request if . Select Add: The information necessary. “Name: Device name / PIN: 0000 ” appears in the display When pairing a second device, screen and then the Pairing repeat the above steps. progress starts. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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. This function only operates with do not match, the system will Bluetooth devices that support display “Action not supported Audio Video Remote Control by devices ”. Profile (AVRCP) version 1.0 or Support Profile version : Audio above. (Depending on the Video Remote Control Profile Bluetooth device options, some (AVRCP) 1.4. devices may display Audio Video Remote Control Profile . Shuffle: Turn the shuffle feature (AVRCP) being connected for on or off. the initial connection.) . Manage Bluetooth devices: . If the Bluetooth device is Enter the Phone List menu. disconnected while Bluetooth Emergency call Repeatedly press MEDIA to select music is playing, the music will the Bluetooth Music mode. also stop. { Warning . Audio file within the Bluetooth Afterwards, the functions to play device will automatically play Bluetooth Music are operated Connection setup cannot be once "Bluetooth Music " is similarly to USB playback. guaranteed in all situations. For displayed on the display screen. Using the Bluetooth music menu this reason, do not rely . If music is not yet playing from exclusively on a mobile phone your mobile device after While playing, press MENU to enter when a vitally important the Bluetooth Audio Menu. Turn the switching to streaming audio communication (e.g. a medical TUNE dial to move to the desired (Bluetooth Music) mode or after emergency) is concerned. pressing Play on the mobile menu item, and then press MENU to device itself, try to start music select the relevant item or to enter On some networks, it may be playback by pressing the Play the item's detailed menu. necessary for a valid SIM card to button again. . Browse “Device Name ”: Select be properly inserted in the mobile a list item in the list of browse phone. While playing, press g / d to names. If the Bluetooth profiles move to the previous or next track. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Answer when the service personnel To receive a call, press on the { Warning b questions you about the emergency. steering wheel audio control to Bear in mind that you can make move to the Active Call screen or and receive calls with the mobile { Warning press - to select Answer to move to the Active Call screen. phone, if it is in a service area Do not end the call until you are with a sufficiently strong signal. requested to do so by the To reject a call, press and hold $ / Under certain circumstances emergency call centre. c on the steering wheel audio emergency calls cannot be made control or press - to select Ignore. on all mobile phone networks; it is . An ignored call is sent to the possible that they cannot be Operation voice mail box, the ringtone made when certain network stops, and the alert is services and/or telephone extinguished, returning the functions are active. You can display to the previous screen enquire about this with the local prior to the alert. network operators. . If the call is not ignored or The emergency call number can answered before it is transferred differ depending on the region to the voice mail box, the alert and country. Please enquire will extinguish returning to the beforehand about the correct previous screen and the ringtone emergency call number for the stops. relevant region. Call waiting

Incoming call If another person calls while you are Making an emergency call already on the phone, the system Dial the emergency call number When a phone call comes in on the displays a second incoming call (e.g. 112). connected Bluetooth mobile phone, pop-up. the playing track will be cut off and The telephone connection to the the phone will ring with the relevant emergency call centre is set up. information displayed. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Press PHONE or b on the steering During a call Handset/hands-free: Switch from wheel audio control to switch During the active call, the Active hands-free mode to the phone between 1st call and 2nd call. Call screen displays information handset mode by pressing - directly. If two calls are active (call waiting relevant for the active phone call. . If the phone call on the active mode), a call waiting alert is not phone source is handled in displayed. handset mode, the label changes to hands-free. Phone volume control . Pressing the button now returns Turn the VOLUME dial to adjust the the phone conversation to Phone Volume while in an active hands-free mode. phone call (e.g. through volume steps 0 ~ 63). . The hands-free mode is default when a call is initiated. Caution . If there is an issue and the call is not transferred to hands-free or It is possible to transfer your handset as the user requested, ringtone depending on the mobile a message is displayed notifying phone. End: End an active phone call. the user that the transfer could not be carried out. Please retry. Adjust the ringtone volume of the When a call is ended, the system mobile phone if the volume is returns to the screen active before Keypad : Enter the Keypad screen. the call. too low. Ending a call Mute/Unmute: Mute the vehicle If a call is ended while the system is microphone while in an active call You can use the volume control to displaying any other screen than the by pressing the button. adjust the Ring Tone Volume while Active Call screen, the Call Ended the ring tone is given out starting at If the microphone is muted, the label message is displayed. a defined minimum volume. The changes Unmute. Press the button . The call may be ended by the volume ranges from level 3 to max. again to unmute the microphone. person on the other end of the line, from the Bluetooth OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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handheld device or by pressing Calling a number in the . It is not possible to start the c on the steering wheel audio phone book download process when the call remote control. Press PHONE to enter the Phone history download feature is . After 5 seconds, the display List menu > turn the TUNE dial to turned off within the Bluetooth returns to the previous screen. select Contacts > press ENTER > device. turn the TUNE dial to select a name . After Pairing is completed, a Re-dialling a call or phone number, and press ENTER contacts download request is If the phone call was dropped, you to make a call. sent to your mobile phone. can re-dial the number before the The last outgoing phone source is Some phones require additional time out by pressing - directly below retained at the next ignition cycle, confirmation. Please check your the display labelled Redial. if that phone device is connected, phone and accept the download request if necessary. Calling a number in the call log and it is the outgoing phone source. . If a paired phone is deleted, its Press PHONE to enter the Phone Downloading the phone book call history lists will also be List menu > turn the TUNE dial to If the Bluetooth device supports a deleted from the system. select the Recent Calls > press phone book synchronization ENTER > turn the TUNE dial to . The system only uses function, the phonebook is information coded in UTF-8 select Missed Calls, Received Calls downloaded automatically after the format. or Sent Calls, then press ENTER. connection has been established. The recent calls list displays an . The call history lists can be Dial a number by keypad intermediate menu containing downloaded from the connected Press PHONE to enter the Phone missed calls, received calls, and Bluetooth device. List menu > turn the TUNE dial to sent calls. . Sorting call histories by time is select the Keypad and press Turn the TUNE dial to select a not supported. ENTER to enter the Keypad screen. name or phone number, and press . When users select Keypad from ENTER to make a call. . It is possible to download the call history even when the Phone Home Screen, a proceeding another action. phone dialler keypad is displayed. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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. Users rotate the knob to . Pressing and holding the knob . If the sender is registered in the highlight the desired digit to dial for the standard time while phone book, the first and last and press the knob to select it. Delete is highlighted clears the name are displayed. Turn the TUNE dial to highlight the entire digit field. . If the number is not stored in the desired digit to dial and press Bluetooth devices view phone book, the phone number ENTER to select it. is displayed. Press PHONE to enter the Phone You can enter max 24 digits. menu > turn the TUNE dial to select . The Text Message alert is . If the user continues to turn the the Bluetooth Devices > press displayed as soon as all knob when the end of the ENTER to enter the Phone information is available. keypad is reached, it jumps to List menu. To display the entire message, the other side of the keypad. . The list contains the device press - directly below the display . Digits are displayed in the digit names of all Bluetooth devices labelled “View ”. The detail screen as they are entered. that have been paired with the message screen is now displayed. system. . The Call button is not active until the user has input a digit. . If the device name received is blank, Unknown is displayed. . Once the user has entered the desired phone number, press - . From the Bluetooth Device List to begin calling that number. menu, the user may add (pair) a device, delete a device, and . While the connection is connect a device. established, the system displays the Active Call screen. Text messages . If the user made a mistake while When a Text Message is received entering a phone number, turn by the connected Bluetooth mobile the TUNE dial to highlight Delete phone, the playing track will be cut and press the knob to delete the off and the phone will display the last digit entered. relevant information. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Climate Controls Climate Control . heated rear window 0 Heated Systems Rear Window 0 30 Temperature Climate Control Systems Heating and Ventilation Heating and Ventilation Adjust the temperature by turning System ...... 125 System the knob. Air Conditioning System ...... 126 Red: Warm Electronic Climate Control System ...... 128 Blue: Cold Air Vents Heating will not be fully effective until the engine has reached normal Adjustable Air Vents ...... 131 Fixed Air Vents ...... 132 operating temperature. Maintenance Air distribution Air Intake ...... 132 E : To head area via adjustable air Passenger Compartment Air vents. Filter ...... 132 : To head area and foot well. Air Conditioning Regular ) Operation ...... 132 [ : To foot well, with a small Service ...... 133 amount of the air being directed to Controls for: windscreen, front door windows and . temperature side air vents. . air distribution - : To windscreen and foot well, with a small amount of the air being . fan speed directed to front door windows and . demisting and defrosting side air vents. . air recirculation 0 : To windscreen and front door windows, with a small amount of the air being directed to side air vents. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Fan speed Note Cooling Adjust the air flow by switching the If mode knob is set on Defrost mode Press A/C to switch on cooling. fan to the desired speed. 0, A/C operates and Recirculation Activation is indicated by the LED in mode will be fixed to outside air the button. Cooling is only functional Demisting and defrosting mode regardless of indicator status. when the engine is running and . Turn the air distribution knob to Stop-start system 0 Automatic climate control fan is switched on. DEFROST 0. Engine Start/Stop Feature 0 137. Press A/C again to switch off cooling. The air conditioning system . Set temperature control to Air Conditioning System cools and dehumidifies (dries) as warmest level. soon as the outside temperature is . Adjust the fan control knob to slightly above the freezing point. highest speed for quick Therefore condensation may form defrosting. and drip from under the vehicle. If no cooling or drying is required, . Switch on heated rear window switch off the cooling system for fuel R 1. saving reasons. Activated cooling . Open side air vents as required might inhibit Autostops. and direct them towards the door Air recirculation system windows. The air recirculation mode is Note operated with W. An indicator If the settings for demisting and light comes on to show that the defrosting are selected, an Autostop recirculation is on. will be inhibited. The air conditioning system has W If the settings for demisting and controls for : Press again to deactivate recirculation mode. defrosting are selected while the AC : Cooling engine is in an Autostop, the engine W will restart automatically. : Air recirculation OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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. Switch on air recirculation Note { Warning system W. If 1 is pressed while the engine is running, an Autostop will be Periodically turn to the outside air . Press air distribution switch E. mode for fresh air. The exchange inhibited until 1 is pressed again. of fresh air is reduced in air . Set temperature control to recirculation mode. In operation coldest level. If 1 is pressed while the engine is without cooling the air humidity . Set fan speed to highest level. in an Autostop, the engine will increases, so the windows may restart automatically. . Open all vents. mist up. The quality of the Note passenger compartment air Demisting and defrosting the If mode knob is set on Defrost mode deteriorates, which may cause windows 1, A/C operates and Recirculation the vehicle occupants to feel mode will be fixed to outside air . Turn the air distribution knob to drowsy. mode regardless of indicator status. DEFROST 0. Stop-start system 0 Automatic . Set temperature control to In warm and very humid ambient air Engine Start/Stop Feature 0 137. conditions, the windscreen might warmest level. mist up from outside, when cold air . Adjust the fan control knob to is directed to it. If windscreen mists highest speed for quick up from outside, activate defrosting. windscreen wiper and . Switch on heated rear window deactivate . 0 R 1. Maximum cooling . Open side air vents as required Briefly open the windows so that hot and direct them towards the door air can disperse quickly. windows. . Switch on cooling A/C. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Electronic Climate Red : Warm Automatic mode Control System Blue : Cold The system automatically controls Heating will not be fully effective the fan speed, air delivery, air until the engine has reached normal conditioning, and recirculation in operating temperature. order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature. When the Air distribution AUTO indicator light is on, the E : To head area via adjustable air system is in full automatic operation. vents. If the air delivery mode, fan speed, recirculation, or air conditioning ) : To head area and foot well. setting is adjusted, the AUTO [ : To foot well, with a small indicator turns off. To improve fuel amount of the air being directed to efficiency and to cool the vehicle windscreen, front door windows and faster, recirculation may be side air vents. automatically selected in warm weather. The recirculation light will Controls for: : To windscreen and foot well, - not come on. Press W to select with a small amount of the air being . temperature directed to front door windows and recirculation; press it again to select . air distribution side air vents. outside air. To turn off the system, press power P. . fan speed 0 : To windscreen and front door . automatic mode windows, with a small amount of the Basic setting for maximum comfort: air being directed to side air vents. . air recirculation . Press AUTO. Fan speed . demisting and Defrosting . Open all air vents to allow Adjust the air flow by dial knob the optimised air distribution in Temperature fan to the desired speed. automatic mode. Adjust the temperature by turning In order to turn off or on, press P the knob. or adjust blower knob. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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. Press A/C to switch on optimal Air recirculation system and to be fixed to outside air cooling and demisting. Activation mode, automatically. The air The air recirculation mode is is indicated by the LED in the conditioning system operated button. operated with W. An indicator but an indicator light is no light comes on to show that the change. . Set the desired temperature. recirculation is on. . Temperature and air distribution Temperature preselection Press W again to deactivate are set automatically and the fan Temperatures can be set to the recirculation mode. runs at high speed. desired value. If the minimum . Switch on heated rear window temperature Lo is set, the climate { Warning 1 control system runs at maximum R . cooling, if cooling A/C is switched Periodically turn to the outside air . To return to previous mode : on. If the maximum temperature Hi mode for fresh air. The exchange Press 0, to return to automatic is set, the climate control system of fresh air is reduced in air mode: press AUTO runs at maximum heating. recirculation mode. In operation Note Recommended temperature is without cooling the air humidity 22 °C. increases, so the windows may If 0 is pressed while the engine is Note mist up. The quality of the running, an Autostop will be If A/C is switched on, reducing the passenger compartment air inhibited until 0 is pressed again. set cabin temperature can cause deteriorates, which may cause the engine to restart from an the vehicle occupants to feel If 0 is pressed while the engine is in an Autostop, the engine will Autostop or inhibit an Autostop 0 drowsy. restart automatically. Automatic Engine Start/Stop 0 0 Feature 137. Demisting and defrosting the Stop-start system Automatic windows Engine Start/Stop Feature 0 137. . Press 0. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button. And recirculation mode is to be set OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Manual settings Air distribution 0 : To windscreen and front door Climate control system settings can windows, with a small amount of the be changed by activating the air being directed to side air vents. buttons and rotary knobs as follows. Return to automatic air distribution : Changing a setting will deactivate Press AUTO the automatic mode. Cooling Fan speed

Press appropriate button for desired adjustment. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button. E : To head area via adjustable air vents. ) : To head area and foot well. Press A/C to switch on cooling. Adjust the air flow by switching the [ : To foot well, with a small Activation is indicated by the LED in fan to the desired speed. The amount of the air being directed to the button. Cooling is only functional selected fan speed is indicated by windscreen, front door windows and when the engine is running and the number of segments in the side air vents. climate control fan is switched on. Press A/C again to switch off display. If the fan is switched off the : To windscreen and foot well, - cooling. The air conditioning system air conditioning is also deactivated. with a small amount of the air being cools and dehumidifies (dries) when directed to front door windows and To return to automatic mode, outside temperature is above a side air vents. press AUTO. specific level. Therefore OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

Climate Controls 131 condensation may form and drip In warm and very humid ambient air Air Vents from under the vehicle. If no cooling conditions, the windscreen might or drying is required, switch off the mist up from outside, when cold air cooling system for fuel saving is directed to it. If windscreen mists Adjustable Air Vents reasons. up from outside, activate At least one air vent must be open Activated cooling might inhibit windscreen wiper. while cooling is on in order to prevent the evaporator from icing up Autostops 0 Automatic Engine Maximum cooling 0 due to lack of air movement. Start/Stop Feature 137. Briefly open the windows so that hot Air recirculation system air can disperse quickly. . Switch on cooling A/C. Press W to activate air recirculation mode. Activation is . Switch on air recirculation indicated by the LED in the button. system W. Press W again to deactivate . Press air distribution switch E. recirculation mode. . Set temperature control to coldest level. { Warning . Set fan speed to highest level. The exchange of fresh air is . Open all vents. reduced in air recirculation mode. In operation without cooling the Direct the flow of air by tilting and air humidity increases, so the swivelling the slats. If you do not windows may mist up from inside. want the flow, move the slats to The quality of the passenger inside for centre vent and outside for side vent. The vent has some air compartment air deteriorates, leakages at closed position. which may cause the vehicle occupants to feel drowsy. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Passenger Compartment { Warning Maintenance Air Filter Do not attach any objects to the Air Intake slats of the air vents. Risk of Cabin air filtration damage and injury in case of an The particle filter cleans the cabin accident. air from solid particulates such as pollen, dust, soot from the air. The filter should be replaced as part of Fixed Air Vents routine scheduled maintenance. Additional air vents are located beneath the windscreen and door Caution windows and in the foot wells. These are fixed and cannot be More frequent maintenance of the adjusted. air filter is required if the driving circumstances are dusty roads, air pollution areas, and frequent The air intake in front of the unpaved roads. It makes the filter windscreen in the engine efficiency to be decreased and compartment must be kept clear to the bronchus to be bad effected. allow air intake. Remove any leaves, dirt or snow. Air Conditioning Regular Operation In order to ensure continuously efficient performance, cooling must be operated for a few minutes once a month, irrespective of the weather OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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and time of year. Operation with cooling is not possible when the outside temperature is too low. Service For optimal cooling performance, it is recommended to annually check the climate control system. . functionality and pressure test . heating functionality . leakage check . check of drive belts . cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage . performance check OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

134 Driving and Operating Driving and Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 143 Driving Information Ride Control Systems Operating Traction Control Control of a Vehicle System (TCS) ...... 143 Electronic Stability Never coast with engine not Driving Information Control (ESC) ...... 144 running (except during Control of a Vehicle ...... 134 Autostop) Steering ...... 135 Object Detection Systems Parking Assist ...... 146 Many systems will not function in Starting and Operating this situation (e.g. brake servo unit, New Vehicle Run-In ...... 135 Driver Assistance Systems power steering). Driving in this Ignition Positions ...... 135 Driver Assistance Systems . . . 148 manner is a danger to yourself and Starting the Engine ...... 136 Cruise Control ...... 148 others. Retained Accessory Speed Limiter ...... 149 Power (RAP) ...... 137 Lane Departure Idle boost Automatic Engine Start/Stop Warning (LDW) ...... 150 If charging of the vehicle battery is Feature ...... 137 required due to vehicle battery Parking ...... 139 Fuel Fuel (for Petrol Engines) ...... 152 condition, the power output of the Engine Exhaust Filling the Tank ...... 152 alternator must be increased. This Engine Exhaust ...... 140 Fuel Consumption - will be achieved by an idle boost Catalytic Converter ...... 140 CO2-Emissions ...... 154 which may be audible. Manual Gearbox Pedals Manual Gearbox ...... 141 To ensure the pedal travel is uninhibited, there must be no mats Brakes in the area of the pedals. Brakes ...... 141 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...... 142 Parking Brake ...... 142 Brake Assist ...... 143 OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

Driving and Operating 135 Steering Starting and Ignition Positions If power steering assist is lost Operating Ignition switch positions because the engine stops or due to a system malfunction, the vehicle New Vehicle Run-In can be steered but may require a higher or lower steering effort. Do not brake unnecessarily hard for the first few journeys. Control indicator m Variable Effort Steering Light 0 71. During the first drive, smoke may occur because of wax and oil evaporating off the exhaust system. Caution Park the vehicle in the open for a Vehicle equipped with electric while after the first drive and avoid inhaling the fumes. power steering: During the running-in period fuel If the steering wheel is turned and engine oil consumption may be until it reaches the end of its higher. 0 : Ignition off travel and is held against that position for an extended period of Autostop may be inhibited to allow 1 : Steering wheel lock released, time, power steering assist may for charging the vehicle battery. ignition off be reduced. 2 : Ignition on If the steering assistance is used 3 : Starting for an extended period of time, power assistance may be reduced. Normal use of the power steering assist should return when the system cools down. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Starting the Engine During an Autostop, the engine can Automatic starter control be started by depressing the clutch This function controls the engine pedal. starting procedure. The driver does Starting the vehicle at low not need to hold the key in temperatures position 3. The start of the engine without Once applied, the system will go on additional heaters is possible down starting automatically until the to -25 °C for diesel engines and engine is running. Because of the -30 °C for petrol engines. checking procedure, the engine starts running after a short delay. Diesel engines The start of the engine without additional heaters is Possible reasons for a non-starting possible down to -25 °C. engine: Petrol engines The start of the . clutch pedal not operated Manual gearbox: Operate clutch engine without additional heaters is (manual gearbox) Automatic transmission : Operate possible down to -30 °C. . time out occurred brake and move the selector lever Required is an engine oil with the Overrun cut-off to P or N correct viscosity, the correct fuel, The fuel supply is automatically Do not operate accelerator pedal. performed services and a sufficiently charged vehicle battery. cut-off during overrun, i.e. when the Turn the key briefly to position 3 and vehicle is driven with a gear release : An automatic procedure With temperatures below -30 °C, the engaged but accelerator is released. operates the starter with a short automatic transmission requires a delay as long as the engine is warming phase of approx. running, see Automatic Starter 5 minutes. Control. The selector lever must be in Before restarting or to switch off the position P. engine, turn the key back to position 0. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Retained Accessory sensor ensures that an Autostop is Autostop only performed if the vehicle battery If the vehicle is at a low speed or at Power (RAP) is sufficiently charged for a restart. a standstill, activate an Autostop as Retained power off Activation follows : The following electronic systems The stop-start system is available . depress the clutch pedal can work until the driver's door is as soon as the engine is started, the . set the lever in neutral opened or at the latest for vehicle starts-off and the conditions 10 minutes after the ignition is as stated below in this section are . release the clutch pedal switched off : fulfilled. The engine will be switched off . power windows Deactivation while the ignition stays on. . power outlets Power to the Infotainment system will continue to operate for 30 minutes or until the key is removed from the ignition, regardless of whether any door will be opened. Automatic Engine Start/ Stop Feature The stop-start system helps to save fuel. When conditions allow, it An Autostop is indicated by the switches off the engine as soon as Deactivate the stop-start system needle at the AUTOSTOP position the vehicle is at a low speed or at a manually by pressing the button. in the tachometer. standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a The deactivation is indicated by the traffic jam. It starts the engine LED in the button extinguishing. automatically as soon as the clutch is depressed. A vehicle battery OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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During an Autostop, the heating and . The climate control system Power saving measures brake performance will be allows an Autostop. During an Autostop, several maintained. . The brake vacuum is sufficient. electrical features such as auxiliary Conditions for an Autostop . The vehicle has moved since the electric heater or rear window last Autostop. heating are disabled or switched The stop-start system checks if into a power saving mode. The fan each of the following conditions is Otherwise an Autostop will be speed of the climate control system fulfilled. inhibited. is reduced to save power. . The stop-start system is not An Autostop may become less manually deactivated. Restart of the engine by the available as the ambient driver . The bonnet is fully closed. temperature approaches the freezing point. Depress the clutch pedal to restart . The driver's door is closed or the the engine. driver's seat belt is fastened. Certain settings of the climate control system may inhibit an The engine start is indicated by the . The vehicle battery is sufficiently Autostop. See Climate control needle at the idle speed position in charged and in good condition. chapter for more details. the tachometer. . The engine is warmed up. Immediately after motorway driving If the selector lever is shifted out of . The engine coolant temperature an Autostop may be inhibited. neutral before depressing the clutch is not too high. first, control indicator # illuminates New vehicle running-in 0 New or is shown as a symbol in the . The engine exhaust temperature Vehicle Run-In 0 135. is not too high, e.g. after driving Driver Information Centre. with high engine load. Vehicle battery discharge # 0 protection Control indicator Control . The ambient temperature is not Indicators 0 65. too low. To ensure reliable engine restarts, several vehicle battery discharge . The defrost selection does not protection features are implemented inhibit an Autostop. as part of the stop-start system. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Restart of the engine by the . The air conditioning is manually stop-start system switched on. Warning (Continued) The selector lever must be in If the bonnet is not fully closed, a uphill slopes. Depress the neutral to enable an automatic warning message is displayed in the foot brake at the same time restart. Driver Information Centre. to reduce operating force. If one of the following conditions If an electrical accessory, e.g. a . Switch off the engine and occurs during an Autostop, the portable CD player, is connected to ignition. Turn the steering engine will be restarted the power socket, a brief power wheel until the steering automatically by the stop-start drop during restart might be wheel lock engages. noticeable. system. . If the vehicle is on a level . The stop-start system is surface or uphill slope, manually deactivated. Parking engage first gear before switching off the ignition. On . The bonnet is opened. { Warning an uphill slope, turn the . The driver's seat belt is front wheels away from unfastened and the driver's door . Do not park the vehicle on the kerb. is opened. an easily ignitable surface. The high temperature of the If the vehicle is on a . The engine temperature is exhaust system could ignite downhill slope, engage too low. the surface. reverse gear before switching off the ignition. . The vehicle battery is . Always apply parking brake. discharged. Turn the front wheels Apply manual parking brake towards the kerb. . The brake vacuum is not without pressing release sufficient. button. Apply as firmly as . Lock the vehicle and possible on downhill or activate the anti-theft alarm . The vehicle starts to move. system. (Continued) . The climate control system requests an engine start. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

140 Driving and Operating Note Engine Exhaust In the event of an accident with Caution airbag deployment, the engine is { Danger Fuel grades other than those turned off automatically if the 0 vehicle comes to a standstill within listed on pages Fuel (for Petrol Engine exhaust gases contain a certain time. 0 0 poisonous carbon monoxide, Engines) 152, Engine Data 0 which is colourless and odourless 202 could damage the catalytic and could be fatal if inhaled. converter or electronic components. If exhaust gases enter the interior of the vehicle, open the windows. Unburnt petrol will overheat and Have the cause of the fault damage the catalytic converter. rectified by a workshop. Therefore avoid excessive use of the starter, running the fuel tank Avoid driving with an open load dry and starting the engine by compartment, otherwise exhaust pushing or towing. gases could enter the vehicle. In the event of misfiring, uneven Catalytic Converter engine running, a reduction in engine performance or other The catalytic converter reduces the unusual problems, have the cause amount of harmful substances in the of the fault rectified by a workshop exhaust gases. as soon as possible. In an emergency, driving can be continued for a short period, keeping vehicle speed and engine speed low. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Manual Gearbox Caution Brakes The brake system comprises two It is not advisable to drive with the independent brake circuits. hand resting on the selector lever. If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can still be braked using the other brake circuit. However, braking effect is achieved only when the brake pedal is depressed firmly. Considerably more force is needed for this. The braking distance is extended. Seek the assistance of a workshop before continuing your journey. To engage reverse, depress the When the engine is not running, the clutch pedal and then engage the support of the brake servo unit reverse gear. disappears once the brake pedal has been depressed once or twice. If the gear does not engage, set the Braking effect is not reduced, but lever to neutral, release the clutch braking requires significantly greater pedal and depress again; then force. It is especially important to repeat gear selection. bear this in mind when being towed. Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily. Control indicator $ 0 Brake and When operating, depress the clutch Clutch System Warning Light 0 71. pedal completely. Do not use the pedal as a foot rest. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Antilock Brake Adaptive brake light Parking Brake System (ABS) During full braking, all three brake lights flash for the duration of ABS Anti-lock brake system (ABS) control. prevents the wheels from locking. ABS starts to regulate brake Fault pressure as soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle { Warning remains steerable, even during hard braking. If there is a fault in the ABS, the wheels may be liable to lock due ABS control is made apparent to braking that is heavier than through a pulse in the brake pedal normal. The advantages of ABS and the noise of the regulation process. are no longer available. During hard braking, the vehicle can no For optimum braking, keep the longer be steered and may { Warning brake pedal fully depressed swerve. throughout the braking process, Always apply parking brake firmly despite the fact that the pedal is without operating the release pulsating. Do not reduce the Have the cause of the fault button, and apply as firmly as pressure on the pedal. remedied by a workshop. possible on a downhill or uphill After starting off, the system slope. performs a self-test which may be To release the parking brake, pull audible. the lever up slightly, press the Control indicator ! 0 Antilock release button and fully lower the Brake System (ABS) Warning lever. Light 0 71. (Continued) OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

Driving and Operating 143 The brakes release automatically as Ride Control Systems Warning (Continued) soon as the vehicle begins to accelerate. To reduce the operating forces of Traction Control the parking brake, depress the The hill start assist is not active System (TCS) foot brake at the same time. during an Autostop. The Traction Control system (TC) is a component of the Electronic See Brake and Clutch System Stability Control system. Warning Light 0 71. TC improves driving stability when Brake Assist necessary, regardless of the tyre of road surface or tyre grip, by If the brake pedal is depressed preventing the drive wheels from quickly and forcefully, maximum spinning. brake force is automatically applied As soon as the drive wheels starts (full braking). to spin, engine output is reduced Maintain continuous pressure on the and the wheel spinning the most is brake pedal for as long as full braked individually. This braking is required. Maximum brake considerably improves the driving force is automatically reduced when stability of the vehicle on slippery the brake pedal is released. road surfaces. Hill Start Assist (HSA) TC is operational as soon as the control indicator G extinguishes. The system helps prevent unintended movement when driving When TC is active G flashes. away on inclines. When releasing the foot brake after stopping on an incline, the brakes remain on for a further two seconds. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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TC can be switched off when As soon as the vehicle starts to { Warning spinning of drive wheels is swerve (understeer/oversteer), required : Press G briefly. engine output is reduced and the Do not let this special safety wheels are braked individually. This feature tempt you into taking risks Control indicator i illuminates. considerably improves the driving when driving. stability of the vehicle on slippery TC is reactivated by pressing Adapt speed to the road G road surfaces. again. conditions. ESC is operational as soon as the TC is also reactivated the next time control indicator d extinguishes. 0 the ignition is switched on. Control indicator G Electronic When ESC is active d flashes. Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Fault Light 0 72. If there is a fault in the system the { Warning Deactivation control indicator i illuminates continuously and a message or a Do not let this special safety warning code appears in the Driver feature tempt you into taking risks Information Centre. The system is when driving. not operational. Adapt speed to the road Have the cause of the fault conditions. remedied by a workshop. Electronic Stability Control indicator G 0 Electronic Control (ESC) Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light 0 72. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) improves driving stability when necessary, regardless of the type of road surface or tyre grip. It also prevents the drive wheels from spinning. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Deactivation Fault Activation If there is a fault in the system the control indicator g illuminates continuously and a message or a warning code appears in the Driver Information Centre. The system is not operational. Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop. City mode City mode is a feature which enables increased steering For very high-performance driving assistance during lower speed Press “CITY” when engine is d conditions, e.g. city traffic or running. The system works from ESC can be deactivated : Hold parking. Steering assistance is standstill up to 60 km/h, and in depressed for approx. 5 seconds. increased for greater convenience. reverse gear. Above this speed the Control indicator g illuminates. system changes to normal mode. When activated, City mode engages ESC is reactivated by pressing d automatically below 60 km/h. again. If the TC system was An illuminated LED in the City mode previously disabled, both TC and button indicates that the system is ESC are reactivated. active. ESC is also reactivated the next Deactivation time the ignition is switched on. Press CITY: LED in the button extinguishes. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Each time the engine is started, City Vehicle messages 0 Vehicle Object Detection mode is deactivated. Messages 0 80. Systems Overload If the steering in City mode is Parking Assist heavily loaded, e.g. in long parking manoeuvres or heavy city traffic, the system is deactivated for overheat { Warning protection. Steering operates in It is the driver who bears full normal mode until City mode responsibility for the parking activates automatically. manoeuvre. Fault Always check the surrounding area while reversing and using the rear parking assist system.

In the event of a fault in the system, m illuminates and a message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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The rear parking assist makes parking easier by measuring the Warning (Continued) Caution distance between the vehicle and rear obstacles. It informs and warns external noise sources may cause Performance of the system can the driver by giving acoustic signals the system to fail to detect be reduced when sensors are and display indication. obstacles. Special attention has covered, e.g. by ice or snow. to be paid to low obstacles which Performance of the parking assist The system has three ultrasonic can damage the lower part of the parking sensors in the rear bumper. system can be reduced due to bumper. heavy loading. Note Special conditions apply if there The attached parts in the detection Deactivation area cause system malfunction. are taller vehicles involved in the The system automatically switches parking scene (e.g. off-road Activation off when reverse gear is vehicles, MPVs, vans, campers, When reverse gear is engaged, the disengaged. trailers and trucks). Object system is activated automatically. The system might not detect the identification and correct distance An obstacle is indicated by audio. obstacle when the vehicle is driven indication in the upper part of The interval between the audios above a 10 km/h. these vehicles cannot be guaranteed. becomes shorter as the vehicle gets Fault closer to the obstacle. When the Objects with a very small distance is less than 40 cm, the In the event of a fault in the system, reflection cross section, like audio sounds continue. X illuminates. objects of narrow size or soft Additionally if the system does not materials, may not be detected by { Warning work due to temporary conditions the system. like snow covered sensors, X Under certain circumstances, Parking assist will not detect illuminates. various reflective surfaces on objects out of the detection range. objects or clothing as well as (Continued) OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Driver Assistance Activating in first gear is not Press 5; control indicator 5 in possible. Systems instrument cluster illuminates white. Activation { Warning Accelerate to the desired speed and turn thumb wheel to SET/-, the Driver assistance systems are current speed is stored and developed to support the driver maintained. Control indicator 5 in and not to replace the driver's instrument cluster illuminates green. attention. Accelerator pedal can be released. The driver accepts full Vehicle speed can be increased by responsibility when driving the depressing the accelerator pedal. vehicle. When the accelerator pedal is When using driver assistance released, the previously stored speed is resumed. systems, always take care Do not use the cruise control if it is regarding the current traffic not advisable to maintain a constant Cruise control remains activated situation. speed. while changing gear. Control indicator 5 0 Control Increase speed 0 Cruise Control Indicators 65. With cruise control active, hold The cruise control can store and Switching on thumb wheel turned to RES/+ or maintain speeds of approx. 25 to briefly turn to RES/+ repeatedly: 170 km/h. Deviations from the speed increases continuously or in stored speeds may occur when small increments. driving uphill or downhill. Alternatively accelerate to the For safety reasons, the cruise desired speed and store by turning control cannot be activated until the to SET/-. foot brake has been operated once. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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. The brake pedal is depressed. Speed Limiter . The clutch pedal is depressed The speed limiter prevents the for a few seconds. vehicle exceeding a preset . The selector lever is in neutral. maximum speed. . Engine speed is in a very low The maximum speed can be set at range. a speed above 30 km/h. . The Traction Control system or The driver can only accelerate up to Electronic Stability Control is the preset speed. Deviations from operating. the limited speed may occur when driving downhill. Resume stored speed Reduce speed The preset speed limit is displayed Turn thumb wheel to RES/+ at a in the Driver Information Centre With cruise control active, hold speed above 25 km/h. The stored (DIC) when the system is active. thumb wheel turned to SET/- or speed will be obtained. Activation briefly turn to SET/- repeatedly: Switching off speed decreases continuously or in small increments. Press 5, control indicator 5 in Deactivation instrument cluster extinguishes. The stored speed is deleted. Press *; control indicator 5 in Pressing s to activate the speed instrument cluster illuminates white. Cruise control is deactivated. Last limiter or switching off the ignition used set speed is stored in memory also switches off cruise control and for later speed resume. deletes the stored speed. Automatic deactivation: . Vehicle speed is below approx. 25 km/h. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Press s. If cruise control has been Exceeding the speed limit Switching off activated before, it is switched off In the event of an emergency, it is Press s, the speed limit indication when speed limiter is activated and possible to exceed the speed limit extinguishes in the DIC. The stored control indicator 5 extinguishes. by depressing the accelerator pedal speed is deleted. firmly beyond the point of Set speed limit resistance. The limited speed will By pressing 5 to activate cruise With speed limiter active, hold flash in the DIC and a chime sounds control, speed limiter is also thumb wheel turned to RES/+ or during this period. deactivated and the stored speed is briefly turn to RES/+ repeatedly until Release the accelerator pedal and deleted. the desired maximum speed is the speed limiter function is By switching off the ignition, speed displayed in the DIC. reactivated once a speed lower than limiter is also deactivated, but the Alternatively, accelerate to the the limit speed is obtained. speed limit will be stored for next speed limiter activation. desired speed and briefly turn Deactivation thumb wheel to SET/-: the current speed is stored as maximum speed. Press *: speed limiter is Lane Departure Speed limit is displayed in the DIC. deactivated and the vehicle can be Warning (LDW) driven without speed limit. The lane departure warning system The limited speed will be stored and observes the lane markings is indicated in brackets in the DIC. between which the vehicle is Additionally, a corresponding driving, via a front camera. The message appears. system detects lane changes and Resume limit speed warns the driver in the event of an unintended lane change by visual Change speed limit Turn thumb wheel to RES/+. The and acoustic signals. stored speed limit will be obtained. With speed limiter active, turn thumb Criteria for the detection of an wheel to RES/+ to increase or SET/- unintended lane change are : to decrease the desired maximum speed. . no operation of indicators OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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. no brake pedal operation indicator @ in the instrument cluster Fault . no active accelerator operation illuminates green, the system is The lane departure warning system or speeding-up ready to operate. may not operate properly when : . no active steering The system is only operable at . The windscreen is not clean. vehicle speeds above 56 km/h and If the driver is active, no warning will if lane markings are available. . There are adverse be issued. environmental conditions, e.g. When the system recognises an heavy rain, snow, direct sunlight Activation unintended lane change, the control or shadows. @ indicator changes to yellow and The system cannot operate when no flashes. Simultaneously a chime lane marking is detected. sound is activated.

Deactivation The system is deactivated by The lane departure warning system pressing @; the LED in the button is activated by pressing the @. The extinguishes. illuminated LED in the button At speeds below 56 km/h the indicates that the system is system is inoperable. switched on. When the control OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Filling the Tank Fuel Caution Fuel (for Petrol Engines) Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or Only use unleaded fuel that complies with European standard equivalent can lead to deposits or EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or engine damage and loss of equivalent. warranty. Your engine is capable of running with E10 fuel that fulfils these standards. E10 fuel contains up to Caution 10% bioethanol. Use of fuel with too low an octane Use fuel with the recommended rating could lead to uncontrolled 0 0 octane rating Engine Data 202. combustion and engine damage. Use of fuel with too low an octane { Danger rating can reduce engine power and torque and slightly increases fuel Before refuelling, switch off consumption. engine and any external heaters with combustion chambers. Caution Switch off any mobile phones. Follow the operating and safety Do not use fuel or fuel additives instructions of the filling station that contain metallic compounds when refuelling. such as manganese-based additives. This may cause engine damage. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Fuel is flammable and explosive. No smoking. No naked flames or sparks. If you can smell fuel in your vehicle, have the cause of this remedied immediately by a workshop.

1. Stop the engine. Caution 4. Remove the cap. The cap is 2. Pull up on fuel filler door tethered to the vehicle. In case of misfuelling, do not release lever located on the 5. After refuelling, replace cap. switch on ignition. floor, front side of driver's seat. Turn it clockwise until you hear 3. Turn the fuel filler cap several clicks. anticlockwise slowly. If a 6. Push the fuel filler door closed hissing sound is heard, wait for until it latches. it to stop before completely unscrewing the cap. The fuel Note filler door is in the right If, in cold weather, the fuel filler door rear quarter panel. does not open, tap the door lightly. Then try to open it again.

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Wipe off any overflowing fuel immediately. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Fuel Consumption - The figures are provided only for the purpose of comparison between CO2-Emissions different vehicle variants and must The fuel consumption (combined) of not be taken as a guarantee for the the model Opel Karl is within a actual fuel consumption of a range of to 4.5 to 4.3 l/100 km. particular vehicle. Additional equipment may result in slightly The CO2 emission (combined) is higher results than the stated within a range of 104 to 99 g/km. consumption and CO2 figures. For the values specific for your Furthermore, fuel consumption is vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate dependent on personal driving style of Conformity provided with your as well as road and traffic vehicle or other national registration conditions. documents. General information The official fuel consumption and specific CO2 emission figures quoted relate to the EU base model with standard equipment. Fuel consumption data and CO2 emission data are determined according to regulation R (EC) No. 715/2007 (in the version respectively applicable), taking into consideration the vehicle weight in running order, as specified by the regulation. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Centre High-Mounted Brake Jump Starting Vehicle Care lamp (CHMBL) ...... 167 Jump Starting ...... 188 Number Plate Lamp ...... 168 Interior Lamps ...... 168 Towing the Vehicle General Information Instrument Panel Towing the Vehicle ...... 190 Accessories and Illumination ...... 168 Modifications ...... 156 Appearance Care Vehicle Storage ...... 156 Electrical System Exterior Care ...... 191 End-of-Life Vehicle Fuses ...... 169 Interior Care ...... 192 Recovery ...... 157 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...... 170 Vehicle Checks Instrument Panel Fuse Doing Your Own Block ...... 172 Service Work ...... 157 Bonnet ...... 157 Vehicle Tools Engine Oil ...... 158 Tools ...... 173 Engine Coolant ...... 159 Washer Fluid ...... 160 Wheels and Tyres Brakes ...... 160 Wheels and Tyres ...... 174 Brake Fluid ...... 160 Winter Tyres ...... 174 Battery ...... 160 Tyre Designations ...... 174 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 162 Tyre Pressure ...... 175 Tyre Pressure Monitor Bulb Replacement System ...... 176 Bulb Replacement ...... 163 Tread Depth ...... 179 Headlamps and Parking Wheel Covers ...... 180 Lamps ...... 163 Tyre Chains ...... 180 Fog Lamps ...... 165 Tyre Repair Kit ...... 180 Front Indicator Lamps ...... 165 Tyre Changing ...... 184 Taillights ...... 165 Compact Spare Tyre ...... 186 Side Indicator Lamps ...... 167 OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

156 Vehicle Care General Information Vehicle Storage . Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle. Storage for a long period . Disconnect the clamp from the Accessories and of time Modifications negative terminal of the vehicle If the vehicle is to be stored for battery. Beware that all systems We recommend the use of genuine several months : are not functional, e.g. anti-theft parts and accessories and factory alarm system. . Wash and wax the vehicle. approved parts specific for your vehicle type. We cannot assess or . Have the wax in the engine Putting back into operation guarantee reliability of other compartment and underbody When the vehicle is to be put back products - even if they have a checked. into operation : regulatory or otherwise granted . Clean and preserve the rubber . Connect the clamp to the approval. seals. negative terminal of the vehicle Do not make any modifications to . Fill up fuel tank completely. battery. Activate the electronics the electrical system, e.g. changes of the power windows. of electronic control units (chip . Change the engine oil. . Check tyre pressure. tuning). . Drain the washer fluid reservoir. . Fill up the washer fluid reservoir. . Check the coolant antifreeze Caution and corrosion protection. . Check the engine oil level. When transporting the vehicle on . Adjust tyre pressure to the value . Check the coolant level. a train or on a recovery vehicle, specified for full load. . Fit the number plate if the mud flaps might be damaged. . Park the vehicle in a dry, well necessary. ventilated place. Engage first or reverse gear. Prevent the vehicle from rolling. . Do not apply the parking brake. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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End-of-Life Vehicle Vehicle Checks { Danger Recovery Information on end-of-life vehicle Doing Your Own The ignition system uses recovery centres and the recycling Service Work extremely high voltage. Do not of end-of-life vehicles is available on touch. our website. Only entrust this work to an authorised recycling centre. Bonnet Gas vehicles must be recycled by a service centre authorised for gas Opening vehicles.

{ Warning

Only perform engine compartment checks when the ignition is off. The cooling fan may start Pull the release lever and return it to operating even if the ignition its original position. is off. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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If the bonnet is opened during an Check with the vehicle on a level Autostop, the engine will be surface. The engine must be at restarted automatically for safety operating temperature and switched reasons. off for at least 5 minutes. Closing Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, insert it to the stop on the handle, Before closing the bonnet, press the pull out and read the engine oil support into the holder. Lower the level. bonnet and allow it to fall into the latch from a low height (20-25 cm). Insert dipstick to the stop on the Check that the bonnet is engaged. handle and make half a turn.

Push the safety catch and open the Caution bonnet. Do not press the bonnet into the latch, to avoid dents.

Engine Oil Check the engine oil level manually on a regular basis to prevent damage to the engine. Ensure that the correct specification of oil is used. Recommended fluids 0 When the engine oil level has and lubricants Recommended dropped to the MIN mark, top up Fluids and Lubricants 0 195. engine oil. Secure the bonnet support. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Engine Coolant The coolant provides freeze protection down to approx. -28 °C. In northern countries with very low temperatures the factory filled coolant provides frost protection down to approx. -37 °C.

Caution

Only use approved antifreeze. We recommend the use of the same If the cooling system is cold, the grade of engine oil that was used at Coolant level coolant level should be above the last change. filling line mark. The engine oil level must not Caution exceed the MAX mark on the { Warning dipstick. Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage. Allow the engine to cool before opening the cap. Carefully open Caution the cap, relieving the pressure Overfilled engine oil must be slowly. drained or suctioned out. To top up use a 1:1 mixture of released coolant concentrate mixed Capacities 0 Capacities and 0 with clean tap water. If no coolant Specifications 204. concentrate is available, use clean Fit the cap on straight and tighten it. tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have the coolant concentration OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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checked and have the cause of the coolant loss remedied by a Caution (Continued) workshop. Use of washer fluid containing Washer Fluid isopropanol can damage exterior lamps.

Brakes In the event of minimum thickness of the brake lining, a squealing noise sounds during braking. Continued driving is possible but The brake fluid level must be have the brake lining replaced as between the MIN and the MAX soon as possible. marks. Once new brake linings are If fluid level is below the MIN mark, installed, do not brake seek the assistance of a workshop. unnecessarily hard for the first few Fill with clean water mixed with a journeys. Brake and clutch fluid 0 suitable quantity of washer fluid Recommended Fluids and which contains antifreeze. Brake Fluid Lubricants 0 195.

Caution { Warning Battery Vehicles without stop-start system Only washer fluid with a sufficient Brake fluid is poisonous and will be equipped with a lead acid antifreeze concentration provides corrosive. Avoid contact with battery. Vehicles with stop-start protection at low temperatures or eyes, skin, fabrics and painted system will be equipped with an a sudden drop in temperature. surfaces. AGM battery which is not a lead (Continued) acid battery. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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The vehicle battery is Replacing the vehicle battery maintenance-free provided that the Note driving profile allows sufficient charging of the battery. Any deviation from the instructions Short-distance-driving and frequent given in this paragraph may lead to engine starts can discharge the a temporary deactivation of the battery. Avoid the use of stop-start system. unnecessary electrical consumers. 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 An AGM battery can be identified by cap, and the ventilation in the the label on the battery. We vicinity of the negative terminal must recommend the use of an original be opened. Batteries do not belong in Opel vehicle battery. Only use vehicle batteries that allow household waste. They must be Note disposed of at an appropriate the fuse box to be mounted above Using an AGM vehicle battery recycling collection point. the vehicle battery. different from the original Opel Laying up the vehicle for more than In vehicles with stop-start system, vehicle battery may result in a lower 4 weeks can lead to battery ensure to have the AGM (Absorptive performance of the stop-start discharge. Disconnect the clamp Glass Mat) battery replaced with an system. from the negative terminal of the AGM battery again. We recommend that you have the vehicle battery. vehicle battery replaced by a Ensure the ignition is switched off workshop. Stop-start system 0 before connecting or disconnecting Automatic Engine Start/Stop the vehicle battery. Feature 0 137. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Charging the vehicle battery Meaning of symbols: Wiper Blade Replacement . No sparks, naked flames or Wiper blades on the { Warning smoking. windscreen On vehicles with stop-start . Always shield eyes. Explosive system, ensure that the charging gases can cause blindness or potential does not exceed injury. 14.6 volts when using a battery . Keep the vehicle battery out of charger. Otherwise the vehicle reach of children. battery might be damaged. . The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause blindness or serious burn Jump starting 0 Jump injuries. Starting 0 188. . See the Owner's Manual for Warning label further information. . Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery. Lift wiper arm. Press release lever and detach wiper blade. Attach the wiper blade slightly angled to the wiper arm and push until it engages. Lower wiper arm carefully. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

Vehicle Care 163 Wiper blade on the rear Bulb Replacement Headlamps and Parking window Switch off the ignition and switch off Lamps the relevant switch or close the Dipped beam and main beam doors. Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do not touch the bulb glass with bare hands. Use only the same bulb type for replacement. Replace headlamp bulbs from within the engine compartment. Bulb check After a bulb replacement switch on Lift wiper arm. Push the wiper the ignition, operate and check the blade, slightly angled to the wiper lights. arm, downwards until it disengages. 1. Unscrew the three screws. Attach the wiper blade, slightly 2. Carefully withdraw the angled to the wiper arm, and push headlight assembly from until it engages. retaining pins and remove as Lower wiper arm carefully. shown in illustration and remove, make sure that cable duct remains in position. 3. Detach plug connector from bulb. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Parking/Daytime running light

4. Remove protective cover. 6. Remove bulb from reflector housing. 7. When fitting a new bulb, 1. Rotate the bulb holder engage the lugs in the anticlockwise and remove it. recesses on the reflector. 8. Engage the spring clip. 9. Place headlight protective cover in position and close.

5. Press spring clip, disengage it. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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2. Detach bulb from the bulb Taillights holder and replace it. Tail lights, indicator, brake 3. Insert the bulb holder into the reflector and rotate clockwise. lamps, and reversing lamps Fog Lamps Have bulbs replaced by a workshop. Front Indicator Lamps

2. Rotate bulb anticlockwise and remove from bulb holder. 3. Replace bulb. 4. Insert the bulb holder into the reflector and rotate clockwise. 1. Unscrew both screws. 2. Remove tail light assembly. Take care that the cable duct remains in position.

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5. Remove bulb holder. Push bulb into socket slightly, rotate anti-clockwise, remove and renew bulb. 6. Insert bulb holder into the tail light assembly and screw into place. Connect wiring plug. Install tail light assembly in body and tighten screws. Close covers and engage. 3. Tail light/brake lamp (1) 4. Rotate bulb holder 7. Switch on ignition, operate and check all lights. Indicator lamp (2) anticlockwise. Auxiliary Tail light (3) Reversing lamp (Passenger's side)/Rear fog lamp(Driver's side) (4). OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Side Indicator Lamps 4. Insert bulb holder and turn clockwise. To replace bulb, remove lamp housing : 5. Insert front end into front wing, slide forward and insert rear end. Centre High-Mounted Brake lamp (CHMBL)

2. Turn bulb holder anticlockwise and remove from housing.

1. Slide lamp to the front and remove it out of the front wing with the rear end.

Have LEDs replaced by a workshop.

3. Pull bulb from bulb holder and replace it. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Number Plate Lamp Interior Lamps Courtesy lamps 1. To remove, prise the opposite side of the lamp switch using a flat-blade screwdriver. (Be careful not to make scratches.) 2. Remove the bulb. 3. Replace the bulb. 4. Reinstall the lamp assembly.

Load compartment lamp 2. Remove bulb. 3. Insert new bulb. 1. Unscrew both screws. 4. Install lamp. 2. Remove bulb housing downward, taking care not to pull on the cable. Instrument Panel Illumination Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise to disengage. Have bulbs replaced by a workshop. 3. Remove bulb from holder and renew bulb. 4. Insert bulb holder in bulb housing and rotate clockwise. 5. Insert bulb housing and secure 1. Prise the lamp out with a using a screwdriver. screwdriver. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

Vehicle Care 169 Electrical System Fuses Data on the replacement fuse must match the data on the defective fuse. There are three fuse boxes in the vehicle : . In the front left of the engine compartment . In left-hand drive vehicles, in the interior behind the storage compartment, or, in right-hand drive vehicles, behind the glovebox . Behind a cover on the left side of the load compartment Before replacing a fuse, turn off the respective switch and the ignition. A blown fuse can be recognised by its melted wire. Do not replace the fuse until the cause of the fault has been remedied. Some functions are protected by Fuse extractor several fuses. A fuse extractor may be located in Fuses may also be inserted without the fuse box in the engine existence of a function. compartment. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Engine Compartment Fuse Block

Place the fuse extractor on the various types of fuse from the top or side, and withdraw fuse. The fuse box is in the front left of the engine compartment. Disengage the cover, lift it upwards and remove. After having changed defective fuses close the fuse box cover and press until it engages. If the fuse box cover is not closed correctly, malfunctions may occur. No. Circuit 1 Tailgate latch 2 - OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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3 Rear demist 20 Air conditioning system 38 Washer pump motor 4 Outside rear-view mirror 21 Intelligent battery sensor 39 Cornering lamp right heater 22 Electric steering 40 - 5 Sunroof column lock 41 - 6 Continuously Variable 23 Cooling fan low 42 Starter 2 transmission control module 24 - 43 In-panel bussed electric 7 Mass air flow sensor 25 Outside rear-view mirror centre 8 Auxiliary heater pump switch 44 Automated manual gearbox 9 Anti-lock brake system 26 Engine control module/ 45 Starter 1 valve Automated manual gearbox module 46 Anti-lock brake 10 Regulated voltage control system pump 27 Canister vent solenoid 11 Rear view camera 47 Cooling fan hi 28 Brake pedal switch 12 - 48 Front wiper motor 29 Auxiliary occupant sensing 13 - 49 In-panel bussed electric 14 Engine control module/ 30 Headlight levelling motor centre accessory/RAP Transmission control 31 Horn power module 32 Front fog lamp 15 Fuel injection control 33 Main beam left module/Starter 34 Main beam right 16 Fuel pump motor 35 - 17 Engine control module1 36 Rear wiper motor 18 Engine control module2 37 Cornering lamp left 19 Injector, Ignition OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Instrument Panel Fuse 3 Instrument panel cluster Block 4 Continuously Variable transmission control module 5 Radio 6 Body control module 1 (CVT Stop & Start) 7 Side blind spot alert/Rear parking assist 8 Data link connection 9 Electric steering column lock 10 Sensing and Diagnostic module In left-hand drive vehicles, the fuse 11 DC-DC converter box is behind the storage compartment in the instrument 12 - panel. 13 Electronic toll collection Open compartment, compress the system locking tabs, fold compartment 14 Linear power module down and remove. 15 Passive entry & passive start No. Circuit 16 Discrete logic ignition switch (Non CVT 1 Onstar stop&start) 2 HVAC module 17 Front collision avoidance OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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18 Instrument panel cluster 36 Discrete logic ignition Vehicle Tools 19 Reflected LED Alert Display switch (CVT stop&start) Tools 20 Headlight levelling switch 37 Steering wheel controls backlighting 21 Front power window Vehicles with tyre repair kit 38 - 22 Rear power window 39 Logistic/DC-DC converter 23 - 40 Driver express power 24 Automated manual gearbox window module 41 Blower motor 25 Auxiliary power socket 42 Front heated seat 26 Sunroof 43 HVAC module 27 - 44 Heated steering wheel 28 Body control module 8 45 Body control module 2 29 Body control module 7 (CVT Stop & Start) 30 Body control module 6 The vehicle tools are in the 31 Body control module 5 compartment under the floor cover 32 Body control module 4 in the load compartment, together with the tyre repair kit. 33 Body control module 3 34 Body control module 2 (Non CVT Stop & Start) 35 Body control module 1 (Non CVT Stop & Start) OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

174 Vehicle Care Vehicles with spare wheel Wheels and Tyres Tyre Designations Tyre condition, wheel E.g. 195/65 R 15 91 H condition 195 : Tyre width, mm Drive over edges slowly and at right 65 : Cross-section ratio (tyre height angles if possible. Driving over to tyre width), % sharp edges can cause tyre and R : Belt type: Radial wheel damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking. RF : Type: RunFlat Regularly check the wheels for 15 : Wheel diameter, inches damage. Seek the assistance of a 91 : Load index e.g. 91 is equivalent workshop in the event of damage or to 615 kg unusual wear. H : Speed code letter We recommend not swapping the The jack and the vehicle tools are in Speed code letter : the load compartment. front wheels with the rear wheels and vice versa, as this can affect Q : Up to 160 km/h See Tyre Changing 0 184. vehicle stability. Always use less S : Up to 180 km/h See Compact Spare Tyre 0 186. worn tyres on the rear axle. T : Up to 190 km/h Winter Tyres H : Up to 210 km/h Winter tyres improve driving safety V : Up to 240 km/h at temperatures below 7 °C and W : Up to 270 km/h should therefore be fitted on all wheels. In accordance with country-specific regulations, affix the speed sticker in the driver's field of view. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Directional tyres Tyre pressure 0 Tyre For the tyres approved for your vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate Directional tyres must be mounted Pressure 0 204. of Conformity provided with your so that they rotate in the correct The tyre pressure information label vehicle or other national registration direction. The proper rotation on the left door frame indicates the documents. direction is indicated by a symbol original equipment tyres and the (e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall. correspondent tyre pressures. The driver is responsible for correct adjustment of tyre pressure. Always inflate the spare tyre to the Tyre Pressure pressure specified for full load. { Warning Check the pressure of cold tyres at The ECO tyre pressure serves to least every 14 days and before any achieve the lowest fuel consumption If the pressure is too low, this can long journey. Do not forget the possible. result in considerable tyre spare wheel. This also applies to warmup and internal damage, vehicles with tyre pressure Incorrect tyre pressures will impair leading to tread separation and monitoring system. safety, vehicle handling, comfort and fuel economy and will increase even to tyre blow-out at high Unscrew the valve cap. tyre wear. speeds. Tyre pressures differ depending on various options. For the correct tyre If the tyre pressure must be reduced pressure value, follow the procedure or increased on a vehicle with tyre below: pressure monitoring system, switch off ignition. 1. Identify the engine identifier code. 0 Engine Data 0 202. After adjusting tyre pressure switch on ignition and select the according 2. Identify the respective tyre. setting on the page Tyre load in the The tyre pressure tables show all Driver Information Centre, 0 Driver possible tyre combinations 0 Tyre Information Centre (DIC) 0 75. Pressure 0 204 OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Tyre Pressure Monitor The current tyre pressures can be shown in the Vehicle Information System Menu in the Driver Information The tyre pressure monitoring Centre (DIC). system (TPMS) checks the pressure The menu can be selected by the of all four wheels once a minute buttons on the indicator lever. when vehicle speed exceeds a certain limit.

Caution

Tyre pressure monitoring system warns only about low tyre Turn the adjuster wheel to select the pressure condition and does not tyre pressure monitoring system. replace regular tyre maintenance by the driver. System status and pressure warnings are displayed by a message with the corresponding All wheels must be equipped with tyre flashing in the DIC. pressure sensors and the tyres must have the prescribed pressure. The system considers the tyre Press the MENU to select the temperature for the warnings. Note Vehicle Information MENU g. In countries where the tyre pressure monitoring system is legally required, the use of wheels without pressure sensors will invalidate the vehicle type approval. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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After inflating, driving may be The use of commercially available required to update the tyre pressure liquid tyre repair kits can impair the values in the DIC. During this function of the system. Factory time 7 may illuminate. approved repair kits can be used. External high-power radio If illuminates at lower 7 equipment could disrupt the tyre temperatures and extinguishes after pressure monitoring system. some driving, this could be an indicator for getting low pressure. Each time the tyres are replaced Check tyre pressure. tyre pressure monitoring system sensors must be dismounted and Vehicle messages 0 Vehicle serviced. For the screwed sensor : Messages 0 80. Replace valve core and sealing ring. A detected low tyre pressure For clipped sensor : Replace condition is indicated by the control If the tyre pressure shall be reduced or increased, switch off ignition. complete valve stem. indicator 7 0 Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Light 0 73. Only mount wheels with pressure Vehicle loading status sensors, otherwise the tyre pressure Adjust tyre pressure to load If 7 illuminates, stop as soon as will not be displayed and 7 condition according to tyre possible and inflate the tyres as illuminates continuously. 0 information label or tyre pressure recommended Tyre chart 0 Tyre Pressure 0 204, and 0 A temporary spare wheel is not Pressure 204. equipped with pressure sensors. select the relevant setting in the If 7 flashes for 60-90 seconds and The tyre pressure monitoring menu Tyre Load in the Driver then illuminates continuously, there system is not operational for these Information Centre, Vehicle is a fault in the system. Consult a wheels. Control indicator 7 Information Menu 0 Driver workshop. illuminates. For the further three Information Centre (DIC) 0 75. wheels the system remains This setting is the reference for the operational. tyre pressure warnings. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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The menu Tyre Load only appears if tyre/ wheel position after rotating the The TPMS sensor matching process the vehicle is in a standstill and the tyres or exchanging the complete is outlined below: parking brake is applied. wheel set and if one or more TPMS 1. Apply the parking brake. sensors were replaced. The TPMS sensor matching process should 2. Turn the ignition on. also be performed after replacing a 3. Move selector lever to neutral. spare tyre with a road tyre containing the TPMS sensor. 4. Use MENU on the indicator lever to select the Vehicle The malfunction light and the Information Men u in the warning message or code should go Driver Information off at the next ignition cycle. The Centre (DIC). sensors are matched to the tyre/ wheel positions, using a TPMS 5. Turn the adjuster wheel to relearn tool, in the following order : scroll to the tyre Left side front tyre, right side front pressure menu. tyre, right side rear tyre and left side 6. Press SET/CLR to begin the Select : rear tyre. The turn light at the sensor matching process. current active position is illuminated A message requesting . Lo for comfort pressure up to until sensor is matched. acceptance of the process 3 people Consult your workshop for service should display. . Eco for Eco pressure up to or to purchase a relearn tool. You 7. Press SET/CLR again to 3 people have two minutes to match the first confirm the selection. The horn . Hi for full loading tyre/ wheel position, and sounds twice to signal the five minutes overall to match all four receiver is in relearn mode. TPMS Sensor Matching tyre/wheel positions. If it takes Process longer, the matching process stops 8. Start with the left side front tyre. Each TPMS sensor has a unique and must be restarted. identification code. The identification 9. Place the relearn tool against code must be matched to a new the tyre sidewall, near the valve stem. Then press the OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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button to activate the TPMS 15. Ensure the tyre loading status Tyres should be replaced for safety sensor. A horn chirp confirms is set according selected reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm that the sensor identification pressure 0 Driver Information (4 mm for winter tyres). code has been matched to this Centre (DIC) 0 75. For safety reasons it is tyre and wheel position. Temperature dependency recommended that the tread depth 10. Proceed to the right side front of the tyres on one axle should not tyre, and repeat the procedure The tyre pressure depends on the vary by more than 2 mm. in Step 9. temperature of the tyre. During driving, tyre temperature and 11. Proceed to the right side rear pressure increase. Tyre pressure tyre, and repeat the procedure values provided on the tyre in Step 9. information label and tyre pressure 12. Proceed to the left side rear chart are valid for cold tyres, which tyre, and repeat the procedure means at 20 °C. The pressure in Step 9. The horn sounds increases by nearly 10 kPa for a twice to indicate the sensor 10 °C temperature increase. This identification code has been must be considered when warm matched to the left side rear tyres are checked. tyre, and the TPMS sensor The tyre pressure value displayed in matching process is no longer the DIC shows the real tyre active. pressure. A cooled down tyre will The legally permissible minimum 13. Turn off the ignition. show a decreased value, which tread depth (1.6 mm) has been 14. Set all four tyres to the does not indicate an air leak. reached when the tread has worn recommended air pressure down as far as one of the tread level as indicated on the tyre Tread Depth wear indicators (TWI). Their position pressure label. Check tread depth at regular is indicated by markings on the intervals. sidewall. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Tyres age, even if they are not If the wheel covers and tyres used Tyre chains are only permitted on used. We recommend tyre are not factory approved, the tyres the front wheels. replacement every 6 years. must not have a rim protection Always use fine mesh chains that ridge. Changing tyre and wheel size add no more than 10 mm to the tyre Wheel covers must not impair brake tread and the inboard sides If tyres of a different size than those cooling. (including chain lock). fitted at the factory are used, it may be necessary to reprogramme the speedometer as well as the nominal { Warning { Warning tyre pressure and to make other Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel Damage may lead to tyre vehicle modifications covers could lead to sudden blowout. After converting to a different tyre pressure loss and thereby size, have the label with tyre accidents. pressures replaced. Tyre chains are only permitted on tyres of size 165/65 R14. { Warning Tyre Chains Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres of size 185/55 R15 and Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels 195/45 R16. may lead to accidents and will The use of tyre chains is not invalidate the vehicle type permitted on the temporary spare approval. wheel.

Wheel Covers Tyre Repair Kit Wheel covers and tyres that are Minor damage to the tyre tread can be repaired with the tyre repair kit. factory approved for the respective vehicle and comply with all of the Do not remove foreign bodies from relevant wheel and tyre combination the tyres. requirements must be used. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or 2. Remove the compressor and that is at tyre's side wall near the the sealant bottle. rim cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.

{ Warning

Do not drive faster than 80 km/h. Do not use for a lengthy period. Steering and handling may be affected. The tyre repair kit is in the tool box If you have a flat tyre : under the floor cover in the load Apply the parking brake. compartment. 1. Open the storage. 3. Remove the electrical For manual gearbox, engage first connection cable (1) and air gear or reverse gear. hose (2) from the stowage compartments on the underside of the compressor. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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10. Set the rocker switch on the compressor to I. The tyre is filled with sealant. 11. The compressor pressure gauge briefly indicates up to 6 bar whilst the sealant bottle is emptying (approx. 30 seconds). Then the pressure starts to drop. 12. All of the sealant is pumped into the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated. 4. The switch on the compressor 8. Unscrew valve cap from must be set to 9. defective tyre. 5. Screw the compressor air hose 9. Screw the filler hose to the tyre to the connection on the valve. sealant bottle. 6. Connect the compressor plug to the accessory socket (power socket or cigarette lighter.) To avoid discharging the battery, we recommend running the engine. 7. Fit the sealant bottle into the retainer on the compressor. 13. The prescribed tyre pressure (approx. 2.4 bar) should be Set the compressor near the obtained within 10 minutes. tyre in such a way that the sealant bottle is upright. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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When the correct pressure is 15. Remove any excess sealant compressor air hose directly obtained, switch off the using a cloth. onto tyre valve and compressor compressor. 16. Take the label indicating when doing this. If the prescribed tyre pressure maximum permitted speed If tyre pressure is more than is not obtained within (approx. 80km/h) from the 1.3 bar, set it to the correct 10 minutes, remove the tyre sealant bottle and affix in the value (approx.2.4 bar). repair kit. Move the vehicle one driver's field of view. Repeat the procedure until tyre rotation. there is no more loss of Reattach the tyre repair kit and pressure. continue the filling procedure If the tyre pressure has fallen for 10 minutes. If the below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must prescribed tyre pressure is still not be used. Seek the not obtained, the tyre is too assistance of a workshop. badly damaged. Seek the assistance of a workshop. 18. Stow away tyre repair kit in tailgate. Drain excess tyre pressure with the button over the pressure Note indicator. The driving characteristics of the Do not run the compressor repaired tyre is severely affected, therefore have this tyre replaced. longer than 10 minutes. 17. Continue driving immediately 14. Detach the tyre repair kit. Push so that sealant is evenly If unusual noise is heard or the catch on bracket to remove distributed in the tyre. After compressor becomes hot, turn sealant bottle from bracket. driving approx. compressor off for at least 30 minutes. Screw tyre inflation hose to 10 km (but no more than free connection of sealant 10 minutes), stop and check bottle. This prevents sealant tyre pressure. Screw from escaping. Stow tyre repair kit in tailgate. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Note the expiry date of the kit. After See "Temporary spare wheel" Wheel changing this date its sealing capability is no under Compact Spare Make the following preparations and longer guaranteed. Pay attention to Tyre 0 186. observe the following information: storage information on sealant . Never change more than one . Park the vehicle on a level, firm bottle. wheel at once. and non-skid surface. The front Replace the used sealant bottle. . Use the jack only to change wheels must be in the Dispose of the bottle as prescribed wheels in case of puncture, not straight-ahead position. by applicable laws. for seasonal winter or summer . Apply the parking brake and The compressor and sealant can be tyre change. The jack is engage first gear, reverse gear used from approx. -30°C ~ 70°C maintenance-free. or P. (-22 ~ 158°F). . If the ground on which the . Never change more than one vehicle is standing is soft, a solid wheel at once. Tyre Changing board (max. 1cm (0.4 inches) Some vehicles are equipped with a thick) should be placed under . Use the jack only to change tyre repair kit instead of a spare the jack. Take heavy objects out wheels in case of puncture, not wheel. of the vehicle before jacking up. for seasonal winter or summer tyre change. Make the following preparations and . No people or animals may be in observe the following information : the vehicle when it is jacked-up. . The jack is maintenance-free. . Park the vehicle on a level, firm . Never crawl under a jacked-up . If the ground on which the and non-skid surface. The front vehicle. vehicle is standing is soft, a solid board (max. 1 cm thick) should wheels must be in the . Do not start the vehicle when it be placed under the jack. straight-ahead position. is raised on the jack. . Take heavy objects out of the . Apply the parking brake. . Clean wheel nuts and thread vehicle before jacking up. For manual gearbox, engage before mounting the wheel. . No people or animals may be in first gear or reverse gear. Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel the vehicle when it is jacked-up. . Remove the spare wheel. nut and wheel nut cone. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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. Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle. . Do not start the vehicle when it is raised on the jack. . Clean wheel nuts and thread with a clean cloth before mounting the wheel.

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Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel nut and wheel nut cone. 2. Install the wheel wrench 3. Ensure the jack is correctly ensuring that it locates positioned under the relevant 1. Steel wheels: securely and loosen each vehicle jacking point. wheel bolt by half a turn. Pull off the wheel cover. The wheels might be protected Alloy wheels with bolt caps: by locking wheel bolts. To Disengage wheel bolt caps loosen these specific bolts, first with a screwdriver and remove. attach the adapter for the To protect the wheel, place a locking wheel bolts onto the soft cloth between the head of the bolt before screwdriver and the alloy installing the wheel wrench. wheel. The adapter is located in the glovebox. Alloy wheels with centre cap: Insert extractor in the open slot of the centre cap and withdraw the cap from the wheel. Vehicle tools 0 Tools 0 173. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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4. Set the jack to the necessary 12. Stow and secure the replaced Rear arm position of the lifting height. Position it directly below wheel, the vehicle tools and the platform located centrally under the the jacking point in a manner adapter for the locking wheel recess of the sill. that prevents it from slipping. bolts. Attach jack handle and with the 13. Check the tyre pressure of the jack correctly aligned rotate installed tyre and the wheel handle until wheel is clear of bolt torque as soon as the ground. possible. 5. Unscrew the wheel bolts. Have the defective tyre 6. Change the wheel. renewed or repaired as soon as possible. 7. Screw on the wheel bolts. Jacking position for lifting 8. Lower vehicle. platform 9. that it locates securely and tighten each bolt in a crosswise sequence. Tightening torque is Front arm position of the lifting 140 Nm. platform at the underbody. 10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover of the steel wheel Compact Spare Tyre with the tyre valve before Some vehicles are equipped with a installing. tyre repair kit instead of a spare Install wheel bolt caps or wheel. centre cap on alloy wheel. If mounting a spare wheel, which is 11. Install vehicle jacking point different from the other wheels, this cover. wheel might be classified as a temporary spare wheel and the corresponding speed limits apply, even though no label indicates this. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Seek the assistance of a workshop The spare wheel is located in the 1. Remove load compartment to check the applicable speed limit. load compartment beneath the floor cover and lift up load The spare wheel has a steel rim. covering. It is secured in the recess compartment floor. Position the with a wing bolt. Tool box and the damaged wheel to stand upright into the Caution The spare wheel well is not designed for all permitted tyre sizes. tool box spare. Use of a spare wheel that is If a wheel wider than the spare must 2. Pull up the release knob on top smaller than the other wheels or be stowed in the spare wheel well of the rear seat backrest together with winter tyres could after changing wheels, the floor forward. affect drive ability. Have the cover can be placed on the defective tyre replaced as soon projecting wheel. as possible. Temporary spare wheel Use of the temporary spare wheel could affect drive ability. Have the defective tyre renewed or repaired as soon as possible. Only mount one temporary spare wheel. Do not drive faster than 80 km/h. Take bends slowly. Do not use for a long period of time.

Storing a replaced wheel in the 3. Place the loop end of the strap load compartment using a from tool box through the seat strap back latch. Use the strap placed in the tool box. 4. Place the hook end of the strap through the loop and pull it until 0 0 Vehicle tools Tools 173. the strap is fastened securely to the seat back latch. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

188 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Defrost the frozen battery before connecting jump leads. Do not start with quick charger. . Wear eye protection and A vehicle with a discharged battery protective clothing when can be started using jump leads and handling a battery. the battery of another vehicle. . Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 volts). Its { Warning capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged Be extremely careful when battery. starting with jump leads. Any deviation from the following . Use jump leads with insulated 5. Pull back backrests of the rear instructions can lead to injuries or terminals and a cross section of seats. damage caused by battery at least 16 mm² (25 mm² for diesel). 6. Mount the hook to the tailgate explosion or damage to the latch. electrical systems of both . Do not disconnect the vehicles. discharged battery from the 7. Tighten the strap and secure it vehicle. using the buckle. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces. The . Switch off all unnecessary fluid contains sulphuric acid which electrical consumers. can cause injuries and damage in . Do not lean over the battery the event of direct contact. during jump starting. . Do not allow the terminals of one . Never expose the battery to lead to touch those of the naked flames or sparks. other lead. . A discharged battery can . The vehicles must not come into already freeze at temperatures contact with each other during of 0 °C. the jump starting process. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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. Apply the parking brake, manual 3. Connect the black lead to the 4. Switch on electrical consumers gearbox in neutral, automatic negative terminal of the (e.g. headlights, heated rear transmission in P. booster battery. window) of the vehicle . Open the positive terminal 4. Connect the other end of the receiving the jump start. protection caps of both vehicle black lead to a vehicle 5. Reverse above sequence batteries. grounding point, such as the exactly when removing leads. engine block or an engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged battery as possible, however at least 60 cm(24 inches). Route the leads so that they cannot catch on rotating parts in the engine compartment. To start the engine : 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump. 2. After 5 minutes, start the other Lead connection order : engine. Start attempts should 1. Connect the red lead to the be made for no longer than positive terminal of the booster 15 seconds at an interval of battery. 1 minute. 2. Connect the other end of the 3. Allow both engines to idle for red lead to the positive terminal approx. 3 minutes with the of the discharged battery. leads connected. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Towing the Vehicle Caution If towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. temporarily towed by a rope secured Excessive tractive force can to the emergency towing eye. damage the vehicle.

When the engine is not running, considerably more force is needed to brake and steer. To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes from the towing vehicle, Screw in the towing eye as far as it switch on the air recirculation and will go until it stops in a horizontal close the windows. position. (Should be contact with The vehicle must be towed facing tow nut.) forward, not faster than 88 km/h. In Attach a tow rope or better still a all other cases and when the tow rod to the towing eye. transmission is defective, the front axle must be raised off the ground. Disengage cap by using the The towing eye must only be used screwdriver and remove the cap. for towing and not for recovering the Seek the assistance of a workshop. vehicle. The towing eye is stowed with the After towing, unscrew the vehicle tools. Switch on ignition to release towing eye. steering column lock and to permit See Tools 0 173. Insert cap and close cap. operation of brake lights, horn and windscreen wipers. Transmission in neutral. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

Vehicle Care 191 Appearance Care and rear window wiper must be Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the switched off. Lock the vehicle so vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. that the fuel filler flap cannot be Use separate leathers for painted Exterior Care opened. Remove antenna and and glass surfaces : Remnants of Locks external accessories such as roof wax on the windows will impair racks etc. vision. The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock If you wash your vehicle by hand, Do not use hard objects to remove cylinder grease. Use de-icing agent make sure that the insides of the spots of tar. Use tar removal spray only when absolutely necessary, as wheel housings are also thoroughly on painted surfaces. rinsed out. this has a degreasing effect and Exterior lights impairs lock function. After using Clean edges and folds on opened de-icing agent, have the locks doors and the bonnet as well as the Headlamp and other lamp covers re-greased by a workshop. areas they cover. are made of plastic. Washing Do not use any abrasive or caustic Caution agents, do not use an ice scraper, The paintwork of your vehicle is and do not clean them dry. exposed to environmental Always use a cleaning agent with influences. Wash and wax your a pH value of 4 to 9. Polishing and waxing vehicle regularly. When using Do not use cleaning agents on Wax the vehicle regularly (at the automatic vehicle washes, select a latest when water no longer beads). hot surfaces. programme that includes waxing. Otherwise, the paintwork will Bird droppings, dead insects, resin, dry out. pollen and the like should be Have the door hinges of all doors Polishing is necessary only if the cleaned off immediately, as they greased by a workshop. paint has become dull or if solid contain aggressive constituents Do not clean the engine deposits have become attached which can cause paint damage. compartment with a steam-jet or to it. If using a vehicle wash, comply with high-pressure jet cleaner. Paintwork polish with silicone forms the vehicle wash manufacturer's a protective film, making waxing instructions. The windscreen wipers unnecessary. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Plastic body parts must not be Wheels and tyres Bitumen/rubber materials could treated with wax or polishing damage the PVC coating. Have Do not use high-pressure jet agents. underbody work carried out by a cleaners. workshop. Windows and windscreen Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel Before and after winter, wash the wiper blades cleaner. underbody and have the protective Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois Rims are painted and can be wax coating checked. leather together with window treated with the same agents as cleaner and insect remover. the body. Interior Care When cleaning the rear window, Paintwork damage make sure the heating element Interior and upholstery inside is not damaged. Rectify minor paintwork damage Only clean the vehicle interior, with a touch-up pen before rust including the instrument panel For mechanical removal of ice, use forms. Have more extensive a sharp-edged ice scraper. Press fascia and panelling, with a dry cloth damage or rust areas repaired by a or interior cleaner. the scraper firmly against the glass workshop. so that no dirt can get under it and Clean the leather upholstery with scratch the glass. Underbody clear water and a soft cloth. In case Clean smearing wiper blades with a Some areas of the vehicle of heavy soiling, use leather care. soft cloth and window cleaner. underbody have a PVC The instrument cluster and the undercoating while other critical Sunroof displays should only be cleaned areas have a durable protective wax using a soft damp cloth. Never clean with solvents or coating. If necessary use a weak soap abrasive agents, fuels, aggressive After the underbody is washed, solution. media (e.g. paint cleaner, acetone check the underbody and have it Clean fabric upholstery with a containing solutions etc.), acidic or waxed if necessary. vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove highly alkaline media or abrasive stains with an upholstery cleaner. pads. Do not apply wax or polishing agents to the sunroof. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Clothing fabrics may not be colour-fast. This could cause visible discolourations, especially on light coloured upholstery. Removable stains and discolourations should be cleaned as soon as possible. Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.

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Close Velcro fasteners as open Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery. The same applies to clothing with sharp-edged objects, like Zips or belts or studded jeans.

Plastic and rubber parts Plastic and rubber parts can be cleaned with the same cleaner as used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

194 Service and Maintenance General Information The European service intervals are Service and valid for the following countries : Maintenance Service Information Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia- Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, In order to ensure economical and Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, General Information safe vehicle operation and to Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Service Information ...... 194 maintain the value of your vehicle, it Greece, Greenland, Hungary, is of vital importance that all Recommended Fluids, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, maintenance work is carried out at Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Lubricants, and Parts the proper intervals as specified. Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Recommended Fluids and Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Lubricants ...... 195 The detailed, up-to-date service schedule for your vehicle is Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, available at the workshop. San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Service display 0 Service Switzerland, United Kingdom. Display 0 68. Service display 0 Service European service intervals Display 0 68. Maintenance of your vehicle is International service intervals required every 25000 km or after 1 year, whichever occurs first, Maintenance of your vehicle is unless otherwise indicated in the required every 15000 km or after service display. 1 year, whichever occurs first, unless otherwise indicated in the A shorter service interval can be service display. valid for severe driving behaviour, e.g. for taxis and police vehicles. The international service intervals are valid for the countries which are not listed in the European service intervals. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Service display 0 Service Recommended cleanliness, wear protection and oil Display 0 68. ageing control, whereas viscosity Fluids, Lubricants, grade gives information on the oil's Confirmations and Parts thickness over a temperature range. Confirmation of service is recorded Dexos is the newest engine oil in the Service and Warranty Recommended Fluids quality that provides optimum Booklet. The date and mileage is protection for petrol and diesel completed with the stamp and and Lubricants engines. If it is unavailable, engine signature of the servicing workshop. Only use products that meet the oils of other listed qualities have to Make sure that the Service and recommended specifications. be used. Recommendations for Warranty Booklet is completed Damage resulting from the use of petrol engines are also valid for correctly as continuous proof of products not compliant with these Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), service is essential if any warranty specifications will not be covered by Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and or goodwill claims are to be met, the warranty. Ethanol (E85) fuelled engines. and is also a benefit when selling Select the appropriate engine oil the vehicle. { Warning based on its quality and on the minimum ambient temperature 0 Service interval with remaining Operating materials are engine oil life duration Recommended Fluids and hazardous and could be Lubricants 0 195. The service interval is based on poisonous. Handle with care. Pay several parameters depending on attention to information given on Topping up engine oil usage. the containers. Engine oils of different The service display lets you know manufacturers and brands can be when to change the engine oil. Engine oil mixed as long as they comply with the required engine oil quality and Service display 0 Service Engine oil is identified by its quality viscosity. Display 0 68. and its viscosity. Quality is more important than viscosity when selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Use of engine oil with only ACEA Select the appropriate viscosity consequences resulting from the A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is grade depending on the minimum use of additional coolant additives prohibited, since it can cause ambient temperature 0 will be rejected. longterm engine damage under Recommended Fluids and Brake and clutch fluid certain operating conditions. Lubricants 0 195. Over time, brake fluid absorbs Select the appropriate engine oil All of the recommended viscosity based on its quality and on the moisture which will reduce braking 0 grades are suitable for high ambient effectiveness. The brake fluid minimum ambient temperature temperatures. should therefore be replaced at the Recommended Fluids and specified interval. Lubricants 0 195. Coolant and antifreeze Use only organic acid type-long life Additional engine oil additives coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved The use of additional engine oil for the vehicle. Consult a workshop. additives could cause damage and The system is factory filled with invalidate the warranty. coolant designed for excellent Engine oil viscosity grades corrosion protection and frost The SAE viscosity grade gives protection down to approx. -36 °C. information of the thickness of In northern countries with very low the oil. temperatures the factory filled coolant provides frost protection Multi-grade oil is indicated by two down to approx. -50 °C. This figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first concentration should be maintained figure, followed by a W, indicates all year round. The use of additional the low temperature viscosity and coolant additives intended to give the second figure the high additional corrosion protection or temperature viscosity. seal against minor leaks can cause function problems. Liability for OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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European service schedule Required engine oil quality All European countries with European service interval Engine oil quality Petrol engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) dexos 1 dexos 2 V

In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use max. 1 litre engine oil quality ACEA C3 for topping up once between each oil change. Engine oil viscosity grades All European countries with European service interval Ambient temperature Petrol down to -25 °C SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 below -25 °C SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40

International service schedule Required engine oil quality All countries with international service interval Engine oil quality Petrol engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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All countries with international service interval dexos 1 V dexos 2 V

In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use the oil qualities listed below :

All countries with international service interval Engine oil quality Petrol engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) GM-LL-A-025 V GM-LL-B-025 - ACEA A3/B3 V ACEA A3/B4 V ACEA C3 V API SM V API SN resource conserving V OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Engine oil viscosity grades All countries with international service interval Ambient temperature Petrol down to -25 °C SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 below -25 °C SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 down to -20 °C SAE 10W-30 1) or SAE 10W-40 1) 1) Permitted, but use of SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 with dexos quality is recommended. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

200 Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...... 200 Engine Identification ...... 200 Identification Plate ...... 201 Vehicle Data Engine Data ...... 202 Performance ...... 202 Vehicle Weight ...... 203 The Vehicle Identification Number is Vehicle Dimensions ...... 203 located in the engine compartment. Capacities and The Vehicle Identification Number Specifications ...... 204 may be embossed on the instrument Tyre Pressure ...... 204 panel, visible through the windscreen. Engine Identification The technical data tables show the engine identifier code. Engine data 0 Engine Data 0 202. To identify the respective engine, refer to the engine power in the EEC Certificate of Conformity provided with your vehicle or other national registration documents. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Identification Plate Information on identification label : Specifications in the vehicle 1 : Manufacturer documents always have priority over those given in this manual. 2 : Type approval number 3 : Vehicle Identification Number 4 : Permissible gross vehicle weight rating in kg 5 : Permissible gross train weight in kg 6 : Maximum permissible front axle load in kg 7 : Maximum permissible rear axle load in kg The identification plate is on the left The combined total of front and rear side door frame. axle loads must not exceed the permissible gross vehicle weight. For example, if the front axle is bearing its maximum permissible load, the rear axle can only bear a load that is equal to the gross vehicle weight minus the front axle load. The technical data is determined in accordance with European Community standards. We reserve the right to make modifications. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

202 Technical Data Vehicle Data Engine Data Sales designation 1.0 Engine identifier code L5Q Number of cylinders 3 Piston displacements [cm³] 999 Engine Power [kW] at rpm 55 Torque [Nm] at rpm 95 Octane rating RON recommended 95 possible 98 possible 91 Fuel type Petrol

Performance Engine 1.0 Top speed [km/h] ([mph]) Manual gearbox 170 km/h Automatic transmission - OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Vehicle Weight Kerb weight, Basic model without any optional equipment Engine 4 seater 5 seater With/without air L5Q 938/947 939/945 conditioning [kg]

Optional equipment and accessories increase the Kerb weight. Loading information. Vehicle Dimensions Length [mm] 3675 Width without exterior mirrors [mm] 1595 Width with two exterior mirrors [mm] 1876 Height (without aerial) [mm] w/o roof rack 1485 Length of load compartment floor [mm] 486 Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm] 1109 Load compartment width [mm] 978 Load compartment height [mm] 522 Height of load compartment opening [mm] 608 [mm] 2385 Turning circle diameter [m] 9.6(14"), 10.4(15") OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Capacities and Specifications Engine oil 1.0 including Filter [l] 4.5 L between MIN and MAX [l] 1

Fuel tank petrol, nominal capacity [l] 32

Tyre Pressure Front[kPa/bar] ([psi]) Rear[kPa] Type Comfort ECO Full load Comfort ECO Full load 165/65R14 220/2.2 (32) 270/2.7 (39) 260/2.6 (38) 210/2.1 (30) 250/2.5 (36) 300/3.0 (43) 185/55R15 220/2.2 (32) 270/2.7 (39) 260/2.6 (38) 210/2.1 (30) 250/2.5 (36) 300/3.0 (43) 195/45R16 220/2.2 (32) 270/2.7 (39) 260/2.6 (38) 210/2.1 (30) 250/2.5 (36) 300/3.0 (43) T105/70D14 (Spare) 420/4.2 (60) OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

Customer Information 205 Customer Information GMW14337: Standard Equipment Customer Jack – Hardware Tests Information Declaration of Conformity GMN5127: Vehicle Integrity – Hoisting and Service Station Transmission systems Jacking Customer Information Declaration of Conformity . . . . . 205 This vehicle has systems that GMW15005: Standard Equipment transmit and/or receive radio waves Jack and Spare Tyre, Vehicle Test subject to Directive 1999/5/EC. Vehicle Data Recording and ISO TS 16949: Quality management These systems are in compliance Privacy systems Event Data Recorders ...... 206 with the essential requirements and Radio Frequency other relevant provisions of The signatory is authorised to Identification (RFID) ...... 206 Directive 1999/5/EC. Copies of the compile the technical original Declarations of Conformity documentation. can be obtained on our website. Rüsselsheim, 31st January 2014 Jack signed by Translation of the original Hans-Peter Metzger declaration of conformity Engineering Group Manager Declaration of conformity according Chassis & Structure to EC Directive 2006/42/EC Adam Opel AG We declare that the product: D-65423 Rüsselsheim Product designation: Jack Type/GM part number: 13584087 is in compliance with the provisions of Directive 2006/42/EC. Applied technical standards: GMN9737: Jacking OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

206 Customer Information Vehicle Data . Vehicle reactions in particular When using the vehicle, situations driving situations (e.g. inflation of may occur in which these technical Recording and an airbag, activation of the data related to other information Privacy stability regulation system) (accident report, damages on the . Environmental conditions (e.g. vehicle, witness statements etc.) temperature) may be associated with a specific Event Data Recorders person - possibly, with the This data is exclusively technical assistance of an expert. Data storage modules in the and helps identify and correct errors vehicle as well as optimise vehicle Additional functions contractually functions. agreed upon with the client (e.g. A large number of electronic vehicle location in emergency components of your vehicle contain Motion profiles indicating travelled cases) allow the transmission of data storage modules temporarily or routes cannot be created with particular vehicle data from the permanently storing technical data these data. vehicle. about the condition of the vehicle, events and errors. In general, this If services are used (e.g. repair technical information documents the works, service processes, warranty Radio Frequency condition of parts, modules, systems cases, quality assurance), Identification (RFID) or the environment: employees of the service network (manufacturer included) are able to RFID technology is used in some . Operating conditions of system read out this technical information vehicles for functions such as tyre components (e.g. filling levels) from the event and error data deflation detection and ignition system security. It is also used in . Status messages of the vehicle storage modules applying special connection with conveniences such and its single components (e.g. diagnostic devices. If required, you as radio remote controls for door number of wheel revolutions / will receive further information at locking/unlocking and starting, and rotational speed, deceleration, these workshops. After an error has in-vehicle transmitters for garage lateral acceleration) been corrected, the data is deleted from the error storage module or door openers. RFID technology in . Dysfunctions and defects in constantly overwritten. Opel vehicles does not use or important system components OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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record personal information or link with any other Opel system containing personal information. OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

208 Index Index A Antilock Brake System Accessories and (ABS) (cont'd) Modifications ...... 156 Warning Light ...... 71 Accessory Power ...... 137 Appearance Care Adjustable Air Vents ...... 131 Exterior ...... 191 Adjustments Interior ...... 192 Seat, Initial Drive ...... 33 Audio System Air Conditioning ...... 126 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 92 Air Conditioning Regular Auto Stop Mode ...... 74 Operation ...... 132 Automatic Air Filter, Passenger Engine Start/Stop Feature . . . . 137 Compartment ...... 132 Auxiliary Air Intake ...... 132 Devices ...... 108 Airbags B Curtain ...... 43 Battery ...... 160 Front ...... 42 Jump Starting ...... 188 Light On-Off ...... 70 Power Protection ...... 91 On-Off Light ...... 70 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 162 On-Off Switch ...... 43 Bluetooth Safety Belt Tensioner Light . . . . .70 Overview ...... 116 Side ...... 42 Bonnet ...... 157 System Check ...... 38 Bonnet Ajar Light ...... 74 Alarm System Brakes ...... 141, 160 Anti-theft ...... 26 Antilock ...... 142 AM-FM Radio ...... 102 Assist ...... 143 Anti-theft Brake and Clutch System Alarm System ...... 26 Warning Light ...... 71 Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 142 Fluid ...... 160 OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Brakes (cont'd) Central Locking System ...... 22 Compartments Parking ...... 142 Centre Console Lighting ...... 90 Storage ...... 52 Bulb Replacement Centre High-Mounted Brake Conformity Centre High-Mounted lamp (CHMBL) ...... 167 Declaration of ...... 205 Brake lamp (CHMBL) ...... 167 Chains, Tyre ...... 180 Control Indicators ...... 65 Fog Lamps ...... 165 Charging System Light ...... 70 Control of a Vehicle ...... 134 Front Indicator Lamps ...... 165 Check Convenience Net ...... 56 Headlamps ...... 163 Malfunction Indicator Engine Convex Mirrors ...... 27 Headlamps and Parking Light ...... 70 Coolant Lamps ...... 163 Child Restraint Installation Engine ...... 159 Instrument Panel Locations ...... 46 Engine Temperature Gauge . . . .68 Illumination ...... 168 Child Restraint Systems Engine Temperature Interior Lamps ...... 168 Top Tether ...... 51 Warning Light ...... 72 Number Plate Lamps ...... 168 Child Restraints Cornering Lights ...... 88 Position Lamps ...... 88 Installation Locations ...... 46 Covers ...... 89 Side Indicator Lamps ...... 167 ISOFIX ...... 50 Misted Lamps ...... 89 Taillights ...... 165 Systems ...... 45 Rear Compartment/Storage Buzzers, Warning ...... 81 Cleaning Panel ...... 56 C Exterior Care ...... 191 Wheel ...... 180 Interior Care ...... 192 Cruise Control ...... 148 Capacities and Climate Control System Light ...... 74 Specifications ...... 204 Electronic ...... 128 Cupholders ...... 53 Car Pass ...... 21 Climate Control Systems Curtain Airbag System ...... 43 Carbon Monoxide Heating and Ventilation ...... 125 Engine Exhaust ...... 140 Clock ...... 63 Fuel Consumption CO2 Compact Spare Tyre ...... 186 Emissions ...... 154 Compartment ...... 53 Catalytic Converter ...... 140 Load ...... 53 Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 4 OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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D Electrical System (cont'd) Entry Lighting ...... 90 Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 4 Instrument Panel Fuse Event Data Recorders ...... 206 Data Recorders, Event ...... 206 Block ...... 172 Exit Lighting ...... 91 Daytime Running Electronic Climate Control Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 85 System ...... 128 Lamps (DRL) ...... 86 F Electronic Stability Control ...... 144 Declaration of Conformity ...... 205 First Aid Kit ...... 57 Electronic Stability Control Devices Fixed Air Vents ...... 132 (ESC) Off Light ...... 72 Auxiliary ...... 108 Flat Tyre Electronic Stability Control Dimensions Changing ...... 184 Indicator Light ...... 72 Vehicle ...... 203 Fluid Emissions - CO2 Displays Brakes ...... 160 Fuel Consumption ...... 154 Service ...... 68 Washer ...... 160 End-of-Life Vehicle Recovery . . . 157 Door Fog Lamp Light, Rear ...... 74 Engine Ajar Light ...... 74 Fog Lamps Automatic Start/Stop Central Locking System ...... 22 Bulb Replacement ...... 165 Feature ...... 137 Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 148 Front ...... 87 Check and Service Engine Driver Information Rear ...... 88 Soon Light ...... 70 Centre (DIC) ...... 75 Folding Mirrors ...... 28 Coolant ...... 159 E Front Airbag System ...... 42 Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . .68 Electrical System Front Fog Lamp Coolant Temperature Engine Compartment Fuse Light ...... 74 Warning Light ...... 72 Block ...... 170 Front Indicator Lamps ...... 165 Exhaust ...... 140 Fuses ...... 169 Front Seat Position Seats Oil Pressure Light ...... 73 Adjustment ...... 33 Reduced Power Light ...... 74 Front Seats Starting ...... 18, 136 Adjustment ...... 34 Engine Data ...... 202 Heated ...... 35 Engine Identification ...... 200 Fuel ...... 152 OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Fuel (cont'd) H I Consumption - CO2 - Hazard Lights ...... 87 Identification Plate ...... 201 Emissions ...... 154 Head Restraints ...... 32 Ignition Positions ...... 135 Filling the Tank ...... 152 Headlamp Range Adjustment . . . . 86 Immobiliser ...... 27 Gauge ...... 65 Headlamps Light ...... 74 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 73 Bulb Replacement ...... 163 Indicator ...... 69 Fuses ...... 169 Daytime Running Indicators Engine Compartment Fuse Lamps (DRL) ...... 86 Control ...... 65 Block ...... 170 Main-Beam On Light ...... 74 Information Instrument Panel Fuse Main/Dipped Beam Changer . . . .86 Service ...... 194 Block ...... 172 Parking Lamps ...... 163 Information on Loading the G Position Lamps ...... 88 Vehicle ...... 57 Gauges Range Adjustment ...... 86 Instrument Panel Engine Coolant Temperature . . .68 Headlights When Driving Overview ...... 9 Fuel ...... 65 Abroad ...... 86 Storage Area ...... 52 Indicator ...... 69 Heated Instrument Panel Illumination . . . 168 Mileometer ...... 64 Rear Window ...... 30 Interior Lamps ...... 89 Rev Counter ...... 65 Steering Wheel ...... 60 Introduction ...... 2, 92 Service Display ...... 68 Heated Front Seats ...... 35 ISOFIX Child Restraint Speedometer ...... 64 Heated Mirrors ...... 28 Systems ...... 50 Trip Odometer ...... 64 Heating ...... 125 J Heating and Ventilation Gear Shifting Light ...... 71 Jump Starting ...... 188 Glove Box ...... 53 System ...... 125 Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 143 K Horn ...... 15, 61 Keys ...... 20 OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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L Lighting Lights (cont'd) Lamps Centre Console ...... 90 Service Vehicle Soon ...... 71 Cornering ...... 88 Entry ...... 90 Tail lamp Indicator ...... 74 Daytime Running (DRL) ...... 86 Exit ...... 91 Tyre Pressure Monitoring Exterior Controls ...... 85 Illumination Control ...... 89 System ...... 73 Front Fog ...... 87 Lights ...... 72 Ultrasonic Parking Sensor ...... 72 Front Indicator ...... 165 Airbag and Safety Belt Lights, Hazard ...... 87 Headlamps and Parking Tensioner ...... 70 Load Compartment ...... 53 Lamps ...... 163 Airbag On-Off ...... 70 LoadCompartment ...... 25 Interior ...... 89, 168 Antilock Brake System Loading the Vehicle ...... 57 Malfunction Indicator ...... 70 (ABS) Warning ...... 71 Locks Misted Covers ...... 89 Bonnet Ajar ...... 74 Central Locking System ...... 22 Number Plate ...... 168 Brake and Clutch System ...... 71 Safety ...... 24 Rear Fog ...... 88 Charging System ...... 70 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 73 Reversing ...... 89 Cruise Control ...... 74 M Door Ajar ...... 74 Side Indicator ...... 167 Main-Beam On Light ...... 74 Engine Coolant Temperature Taillights ...... 165 Maintenance Warning ...... 72 Lane Departure Air Conditioning Regular Engine Oil Pressure ...... 73 Warning (LDW) ...... 150 Operation ...... 132 Fog Lamp, Rear ...... 74 Lane Departure Warning Light . . . 72 Maintenance Schedule Front Fog Lamp ...... 74 Light Recommended Fluids and Immobiliser ...... 74 Electronic Stability Control Lubricants ...... 195 Lane Departure Warning ...... 72 (ESC), Off ...... 72 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...... 70 Low Fuel Warning ...... 73 Gear Shifting ...... 71 Manual Gearbox ...... 141 Main-Beam On ...... 74 Traction Control Manual Windows ...... 29 Main/Dipped Beam Changer . . . .86 System (TCS) ...... 72 Memorised Settings ...... 22 Reduced Engine Power ...... 74 Variable Effort Steering ...... 71 Messages Seat Belt Reminders ...... 69 Light, Auto Stop Mode ...... 74 Vehicle ...... 80 OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Mileometer ...... 64 P R Trip ...... 64 Parking ...... 139 Radio Mirrors Brake ...... 142 Personalisation ...... 115 Convex ...... 27 Ultrasonic Sensor Light ...... 72 Radio Data System (RDS) ...... 106 Folding ...... 28 Parking Assist ...... 146 Radio Frequency Heated ...... 28 Pass, Car ...... 21 Identification (RFID) ...... 206 Manual Rearview ...... 28 Passenger Compartment Air Radio Remote Control ...... 21 Power ...... 27 Filter ...... 132 Radios Misted Lamp Covers ...... 89 Performance ...... 202 AM-FM Radio ...... 102 Monitor System, Tyre Personalisation Rear Compartment/Storage Pressure ...... 176 Vehicle ...... 82 Panel Cover ...... 56 N Phone Rear Fog Lamp Light ...... 74 Net, Convenience ...... 56 Bluetooth ...... 116 Rear Fog Lamps ...... 88 New Vehicle Run-In ...... 135 Power Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . 62 Mirrors ...... 27 Rear Windows O Outlets ...... 63 Heated ...... 30 Oil Protection, Battery ...... 91 Rearview Mirrors ...... 28 Engine ...... 158 Reduced Engine Light ...... 74 Recommended Fluids and Pressure Light ...... 73 Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 137 Lubricants ...... 195 Operation, Infotainment Windows ...... 29 Reduced Engine Power Light . . . . 74 System ...... 99 Pressure Remote Control Other Service Items Tyre ...... 204 Radio ...... 21 Air Conditioning System ...... 126 Privacy Repair Kit Outlets Radio Frequency Tyre ...... 180 Power ...... 63 Identification (RFID) ...... 206 Retained Accessory Outside Temperature ...... 63 Power (RAP) ...... 137 Overview, Infotainment Rev Counter ...... 65 System ...... 93 Reversing Lamps ...... 89 OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Ride Control Systems ...... 144 Settings Storage Areas (cont'd) Electronic Stability (ESC) . . . . . 144 Memorised ...... 22 Rear Compartment/Storage Roof Side Airbag System ...... 42 Panel Cover ...... 56 Sunroof ...... 31 Side Indicator Lamps ...... 167 Storage Compartments ...... 52 Running-In, New Vehicle ...... 135 Signals, Turn and Sun Visors ...... 30 Sunroof ...... 31 S Lane-Change ...... 87 Spare Tyre Switches Safety Belts ...... 36 Compact ...... 186 Airbag On-Off ...... 43 Child Restraints ...... 46 Specifications and Symbols ...... 4 Three-Point ...... 37 Capacities ...... 204 Systems Safety Locks ...... 24 Speed Limiter ...... 149 Driver Assistance ...... 148 Seat Belts Speedometer ...... 64 Reminders ...... 69 T Start Assist, Hills ...... 143 Seats Tail lamp Indicator Light ...... 74 Starting the Engine ...... 18, 136 Adjustment, Front ...... 34 Taillights ...... 165 Steering ...... 135 Head Restraints ...... 32 Technical Data Heated Wheel ...... 60 Heated Front ...... 35 Tyre Pressure ...... 204 Wheel Adjustment ...... 60 Position, Front ...... 33 Temperature Wheel Controls ...... 60 Service ...... 133 Outside ...... 63 Storage Accessories and Theft-Deterrent Systems Load Compartment ...... 25, 53 Modifications ...... 156 Immobiliser ...... 27 Vehicle ...... 156 Doing Your Own Work ...... 157 Thermometer Storage Areas Engine Soon Light ...... 70 Outside Temperature ...... 63 Convenience Net ...... 56 Vehicle Soon Light ...... 71 Three-Point Safety Belt ...... 37 Glove Box ...... 53 Service and Maintenance Time ...... 63 Information on Loading the Service Information ...... 194 Tools ...... 173 Vehicle ...... 57 Service Display ...... 68 Top Tether Child Restraint Instrument Panel ...... 52 Service Information ...... 194 Systems ...... 51 OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc - 5/7/15

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Towing U W Vehicle ...... 190 Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Warning Traction Light ...... 72 Caution and Danger ...... 4 Control System (TCS) ...... 143 Using This Manual ...... 3 Lane Departure (LDW) ...... 150 Traction Control System V Warning Buzzers ...... 81 (TCS) Off Light ...... 72 Warning Triangle ...... 56 Variable Effort Steering Light . . . . 71 Tread Depth ...... 179 Warnings Vehicle Triangle, Warning ...... 56 Hazard Lights ...... 87 Control ...... 134 Trip Odometer ...... 64 Washer Fluid ...... 160 Identification Number (VIN) . . . 200 Turn and Lane-Change Weights Messages ...... 80 Signals ...... 87 Vehicle ...... 203 Personalisation ...... 82 Tyre Pressure ...... 204 Wheel Covers ...... 180 Service Soon Light ...... 71 Tyre Pressure Monitoring Wheels and Tyres ...... 174 Towing ...... 190 System Light ...... 73 Windows Vehicle Care Tyre Repair Kit ...... 180 Heated, Rear ...... 30 Tyre Pressure ...... 175 Tyres Manual ...... 29 Vehicle Dimensions ...... 203 Chains ...... 180 Power ...... 29 Vehicle Identification Changing ...... 184 Windscreen Plate ...... 201 Compact Spare ...... 186 Wiper/Washer ...... 61 Vehicle Recovery Designations ...... 174 Winter Tyres ...... 174 End-of-Life ...... 157 Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 176 Wiper Blade Replacement ...... 162 Vehicle Storage ...... 156 Winter ...... 174 Wipers Vehicle Weight ...... 203 Tyres and Wheels ...... 174 Rear Washer ...... 62 Ventilation Adjustable Air ...... 131 Fixed Air Vents ...... 132 Visors ...... 30