2015 OPEL KARL key

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To close the child security door lock,
move the lever up to the lock
position.
To open a rear door when the child
security door lock is activated,
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.Doors
Load Compartment
Tailgate
Opening
To open the tailgate, with all doors
unlocked, press the touchpad switch
on the underside of pull cup handle
and lift up.
Central locking system
0Central
Locking System 022.
Closing
Use the inside pull handle to lower
and close the tailgate.
Do not press the touchpad switch
while closing the tailgate; it will
unlock again.
Central locking system
0Central
Locking System 022.

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

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Automatic door unlocks
All doors will be automatically
unlocked when the impact is
delivered to impact sensors while
the ignition is position 2.
However, the doors may not be
unlocked if mechanical problems
occur with the door lock system or
battery.
Immobiliser
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
Aflashes 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
Acontinues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop. Note
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on
the anti-theft alarm system
0
Central Locking System
022,
Anti-theft Alarm System 026.
Control indicator
A 0Immobiliser
Light 074.
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces
blind spots. The shape of the mirror
makes objects appear smaller,
which will affect the ability to
estimate distances.
Power Mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the control to left (L) or
right (R). Then swivel the control to
adjust the mirror.

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In position 0 no mirror is selected.
Folding Mirrors
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the
mirror by applying slight pressure to
the mirror housing.
Heated Mirrors
Operated by pressing=.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Interior Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever
on the underside of the mirror
housing.

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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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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.