2015 OPEL KARL alarm

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In Brief 19
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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Keys, Doors, and Windows 21
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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24 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Fault in radio remote control
system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. Switch
on the ignition and press the central
locking button to unlock all doors,
load compartment.
By switching on the ignition, the
anti-theft locking system is
deactivated
0Anti-theft Alarm
System 026. Locking
Closed all Door, Open the Driver's
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
the latch for other doors. The load
compartment cannot be opened.
To deactivate the anti-theft locking
system, switch on the ignition
0
Anti-theft Alarm System
026.
Safety Locks
{Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Caution
Do not pull the inside door handle
while the child security door lock
is set to LOCK position. To do so
can damage the inside door
handle.

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26 Keys, Doors, and Windows
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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Keys, Doors, and Windows 27
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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Instruments and Controls 81
56 Pressure imbalance–front
57 Pressure imbalance –rear
58 Winter tyre detected
59 Open, then close driver window
60 Open, then close passenger
window
61 Open, then close left rear
window
62 Open, then close right rear
window
63 Open, then close midgate
window
64 Open, then close endgate
window (placeholder only)
65 Theft attempted
66 Service theft alarm
67 Service steering column lock
68 Service power steering, Drive
with care
70 Service levelling system
75 Service AC system
76 Service side detection system
77 Service lane departure warning /
Service front camera 78 Service pedestrian protection
79 Engine oil low
–add oil
81 Service transmission
82 Change engine oil soon
84 Engine power is reduced
89 Service vehicle soon
91 No remote detected
92 No remote detected, Press brake
to restart
93 Press button again to turn engine
Off / Electric vehicles
94 Shift to park
95 Service airbag
96 Power sliding door unavailable
98 Power tailgate unavailable /
Power tailgate switch is Off
99 Pedestrian protection system
disabled
120 Reduce speed for hill decent
control
145 Washer fluid low –add fluid
151 Press clutch to start
173 All-wheel drive Off 174 Low battery
258 Park assist Off
Warning Buzzers
Only one warning chime will sound
at a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
When starting the engine or
whilst driving
.
If seat belt is not fastened.
. If a door or the tailgate is not
fully closed when starting-off.
. If a certain speed is exceeded
with parking brake applied.
. If a programmed speed is
exceeded.
. If a warning message or a
warning code appears in the
Driver Information Centre.
. If the parking assist detects an
object.
. If reverse gear is engaged and
the rear end carrier is extended.

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