2015 OPEL KARL ignition

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Windows
Manual Windows
The door windows can be opened
or closed with the window winders.
Power Windows
{Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Be careful when closing the
windows. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as
they move.
Power windows can be operated
with ignition position 2.
Operate the switch for the
respective window by pushing to
open or pulling to close.
Operation
To open the window, press down on
the switch. To close the window, lift up on the
switch.
Release the switch when the
window reaches the desired
position.
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
operation, pull up or press down
and release the switch to the
opposite direction of the movement.
Safety function
If the window glass encounters
resistance above the middle of the
window during automatic closing, it
is immediately stopped and opened
again.

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Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
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.
3. Close the window completely and keep the switch pulled for
additional 2 seconds.
4. Repeat for each window.
Child safety system for rear
windows
Press switchvto deactivate rear
power windows.
To activate press
vagain.
Heated Rear Window
Operated by pressing+.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
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.

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Roof
Sunroof
{Warning
Take care when operating the
sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly
to children.
Keep a close eye on the movable
parts when operating them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Sunroof can be operated with
ignition on.
Raise
Hold switch 1 depressed until the
sunroof is raised at the rear.
Open
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. Note
If the top of the roof is wet, tilt
sunroof, allow water to run off and
then open sunroof.
Do not affix any stickers to sunroof.
Sunblind
The sunblind is manually operated.
Close or open the sunblind by
sliding.
When the sunroof is open, the
sunblind is always open.

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42 Seats and Restraints
The airbag label is located on both
sides of the front passenger sun
visor.
Airbag deactivation
0Airbag
On-Off Switch 043.
Front 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 front airbag system is triggered
in the event of a front-end impact of
a certain severity. The ignition must
be switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and head of
the front seat occupants
considerably.
{Warning
Optimum protection is only
provided when the seat is in the
proper position
0Seat Position 033.
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions. (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Fit the seat belt correctly and
engage securely. Only then the
airbag is able to protect.
Side Airbag System
The side airbag system consists of
an airbag in each front seat
backrest. This can be identified by
the word AIRBAG.
The side airbag system is triggered
in the event of a side impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must
be switched on.

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The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and pelvis
in the event of a side-on collision
considerably.
{Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Note
Only use protective seat covers that
have been approved for the vehicle.
Be careful not to cover the airbags.
Curtain Airbag System
The curtain airbag system consists
of an airbag in the roof frame on
each side. This can be identified by
the word AIRBAG on the roof pillars.
The curtain airbag system is
triggered in the event of a side-on
impact of a certain severity. The
ignition must be switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the head in the event of a
side-on impact considerably.
{Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
The hooks on the handles in the
roof frame are only suitable for
hanging up light articles of
clothing, without coat hangers.
Do not keep any items in these
clothes.
Airbag On-Off Switch
The front passenger airbag system
must be deactivated if a child
restraint system is to be fitted on
this seat. The side airbag and
curtain airbag systems, the belt
pretensioners and all driver airbag
systems will remain active.

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

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Outside Temperature
The outside temperature is shown in
the infotainment display.
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
0
Driver Information Centre
(DIC)075.
Clock
Time and date are shown in the
infotainment display.
Personalisation
0
Personalisation 0115.
Power Sockets
A 12 Volt power socket is located in
the centre console.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
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.

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Rev Counter
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range
for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded.
Engine at risk.
Fuel Gauge
Displays the fuel level.
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
versions.
Depending on the equipment the
position of the control indicators
may vary.
When the ignition is switched on,
most control indicators will
illuminate briefly as a
functionality test.