2015 OPEL KARL Owners Manual

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16 In Brief
Wiper blade replacement0Wiper
Blade Replacement 0162.
Windscreen washer system
Pull lever.
Windscreen wiper
0Windscreen
Wiper/Washer 061,
Washer fluid
0Washer Fluid 0160.
Rear window wiper and
washer systems
Press the rocker switch to activate
the rear window wiper:
Upper position : Short interval
Lower position: Long interval
Middle position: Off
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer
0Rear
Window Wiper/Washer 062.

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Climate Controls
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
the
=.
Heated rear window
0Heated
Rear Window 030.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press5.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
Heated rear window
=on.
Climate control system
0Heating
and Ventilation System 0125.
Transmission
Manual gearbox
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and engage
the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then
repeat gear selection.
Manual gearbox
0Manual
Gearbox 0141.

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Starting the Engine
Check before starting off
.Tyre pressure and condition0
Tyre Pressure 0175.
. Engine oil level and fluid levels
0Engine Oil 0158.
. 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
0Convex
Mirrors 027, Seat Position 033,
Three-Point Seat belt 037.
. Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting the engine
.
Turn key to position 1.
. Move the steering wheel slightly
to release the steering
wheel lock.
. Operate clutch and brake.
. Automatic transmission in P
or N.
. Do not operate accelerator
pedal.
. Turn key to position 3 and
release Starting the engine.
0
Starting the Engine 0136.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at
a standstill and certain conditions
are fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
.
depress the clutch pedal
. set the lever in neutral
. release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position
in the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.

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Stop-start system0Automatic
Engine Start/Stop Feature 0137.
Parking
{Warning
.
Do not park the vehicle on
an easily ignitable surface.
The high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite
the surface.
. Always apply handbrake.
Pull switch
Yfor approx.
one second.
. Switch off the engine.
. surface or uphill slope,
engage first gear or set the
selector lever to position P
before removing the ignition
key. On an uphill slope, turn
the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a
downhill slope, engage
reverse gear or set the
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
selector lever to position P
before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
. Remove the ignition key.
Turn the steering wheel until
the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can
only be removed when the
selector lever is in
position P.
. Close the windows.
. Lock the vehicle with
Qon the
radio remote control.
. Activate the anti-theft alarm
system
0Anti-theft Alarm
System 026.
. The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off
0End-of-Life
Vehicle Recovery 0157. .
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine
loads, operate the engine briefly
at a low load or run in neutral for
approx.
30 seconds before switching off,
in order to protect the
turbocharger.
Keys, locks
0Keys 020,
Laying the vehicle up for a long
period of time
0Vehicle
Storage 0156.

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20 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Car Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Radio Remote Control . . . . . . . . . 21
Memorised Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Central Locking System . . . . . . . 22
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Doors
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
Windows
Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Heated Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . 30
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Keys and Locks
Keys
Replacement keys
The key number is specified on a
detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as
it is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks
0Exterior Care
0191.
Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend.

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To fold the key, first press the
button.
Car Pass
The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this data is required in
order to perform certain operations.
Radio Remote Control
Used to operate:
.central locking system
. anti-theft alarm system The radio remote control has a
range of approx. 20 metres. It can
be restricted by external influences.
The hazard lights confirm operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, it may be due to the
following:
.
Range exceeded,
. Battery voltage too low,
. Frequent, repeated operation of
the remote control while not in
range, which will require
resynchronisation,
. Overload of the central locking
system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time,
. Interference from higher-power
radio waves from other sources.
Unlocking
0Central Locking
System 022.
Radio remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range is reduced.
Batteries do not belong in
household waste. They must be
disposed of at an appropriate
recycling collection point.

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Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Key with fixed key section
Have the battery replaced by a
workshop.
Radio remote control
synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock
the door with the key in the driver's
door lock. The radio remote control
will be synchronised when the
ignition is switched on.
Memorised Settings
Whenever the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the following
settings are automatically
memorised by the key:
.lighting
. infotainment system
. central locking system
. comfort settings
The saved settings are
automatically used the next time the
memorised key is inserted into the
ignition switch and turned to position
1
0Ignition Positions 0135.
A precondition is that
Personalisation by driver is
activated in the personal settings of
the Graphic-Info-Display. This must be set for each key used.
On vehicles equipped with
Colour-Info-Display, the
personalisation is permanently
activated.
Vehicle personalisation
0Vehicle
Personalisation 082.
Central Locking System
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment.
Note
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.

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Unlocking
PressK.
. To unlock only the driver's door,
press
Konce. To unlock all
doors and the load
compartment, press
Ktwice,
or
. press
Konce to unlock all
doors, load compartment.
The setting can be changed in the
menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation
0Vehicle
Personalisation 082. The setting can be saved for the
key being used.
Memorised settings
0Memorised
Settings 022.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.
PressQ.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system
will not work.
Central locking button
Locks or unlocks all doors, the load
compartment from the passenger
compartment.
Press central locking button: the
doors are locked or unlocked.