2015 OPEL KARL Owners Manual

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Additional Storage
Features
Rear Compartment/
Storage Panel Cover
Load compartment cover
You can place small objects or hide
items stored in the cargo area.
To use the panel, hang each loop to
both anchors of the tailgate.
When not in use, place the panel in
rear seat backward.Note
If it is located in inappropriate place
may cause rattle noise and wear by
contact with rear seat.
Caution
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
You can carry small loads with your
optional convenience net.
To install the net, hang each loop in
the upper corner of the net to both
anchors of the back panel.
Caution
The convenience net is designed
for small loads. Do not carry
heavy objects in your
convenience net.
Warning Triangle
Vehicles with tyre repair kit
Stow the warning triangle in the
vehicle tool box below the floor
cover in the load compartment.

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Vehicles with spare wheel
Stow the warning triangle in the
space on the load compartment.
First Aid Kit
Stow the first aid kit in the space on
the load compartment.
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
of the rear seats must not be
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

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movement of the driver. Do not
place any unsecured objects in
the interior.
. Do not drive with an open load
compartment.
{Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
. The payload is the difference
between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate
0Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) 0200) 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). Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
. Driving with a roof load
increases the sensitivity of the
vehicle to cross-winds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and
secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.

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

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Controls
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering Wheel Controls
The Infotainment system, the cruise
control and a connected mobile
phone can be operated via the
controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in
the Infotainment system manual.
Cruise control
0Cruise
Control 0148.
Heated Steering Wheel
Activate heating by pressingA.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.

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The grip areas of the steering wheel
are heated quicker and to a higher
temperature than the other areas.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system
0Automatic
Engine Start/Stop Feature 0137.
Horn
Pressa.
Windscreen Wiper/
Washer
Windscreen wiper
2 : Continuous wipe, fast speed. off.
1 : Continuous wipe, slow speed.
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.

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Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the Windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer
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
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the Windscreen is
frozen. Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the Windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse
gear is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation
0Vehicle
Personalisation 082.

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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.