2015 OPEL KARL brake fluid

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18 In Brief
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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Instruments and Controls 71
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control
system. The permitted emission
limits may be exceeded. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service Vehicle Soon
Light
B
illuminates yellow.
Additionally a warning code is
displayed.
The vehicle needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages
0Vehicle
Messages 080.
Brake and Clutch System
Warning Light
$
illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is
too low
0Brake Fluid 0160.
{Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Operate pedal
#illuminates or flashes yellow.
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
to start the engine in
Autostop mode.
Stop-start system
0Automatic
Engine Start/Stop Feature 0137.
Flashes
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
for a main start of the engine
0
Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Feature 0137,
0New Vehicle
Run-In 0135.
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
!
illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after
the ignition is switched on. The
system is ready for operation when
the control indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go
out after a few seconds, or if it
illuminates while driving, there is a
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
Anti-lock brake system
0Antilock
Brake System (ABS) 0142.
Gear Shifting Light
*
orkwith the number of the
next higher or lower gear is
indicated, when upshifting or
downshifting is recommended for
fuel saving reasons.
Variable Effort Steering
Light
m
illuminates yellow.

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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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Vehicle Care 155
Vehicle Care
General Information
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
End-of-Life Vehicle Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 162
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Headlamps and Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Front Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . 165
Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Side Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . . 167 Centre High-Mounted Brake
lamp (CHMBL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Number Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 168
Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Instrument Panel Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Electrical System
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Vehicle Tools
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Wheels and Tyres
Wheels and Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Winter Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Tyre Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Tyre Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Tyre Pressure MonitorSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Tread Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Wheel Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Tyre Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Tyre Repair Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Tyre Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Compact Spare Tyre . . . . . . . . . 186
Jump Starting
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

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General Information
Accessories and
Modifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other
products - even if they have a
regulatory or otherwise granted
approval.
Do not make any modifications to
the electrical system, e.g. changes
of electronic control units (chip
tuning).
Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle,
the mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle Storage
Storage for a long period
of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for
several months :
.Wash and wax the vehicle.
. Have the wax in the engine
compartment and underbody
checked.
. Clean and preserve the rubber
seals.
. Fill up fuel tank completely.
. Change the engine oil.
. Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
. Check the coolant antifreeze
and corrosion protection.
. Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load.
. Park the vehicle in a dry, well
ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear. Prevent the
vehicle from rolling.
. Do not apply the parking brake. .
Open the bonnet, close all doors
and lock the vehicle.
. Disconnect the clamp from the
negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back
into operation :
.Connect the clamp to the
negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
. Check tyre pressure.
. Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
. Check the engine oil level.
. Check the coolant level.
. Fit the number plate if
necessary.

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checked and have the cause of the
coolant loss remedied by a
workshop.
Washer Fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of washer fluid
which contains antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
Use of washer fluid containing
isopropanol can damage exterior
lamps.
Brakes
In the event of minimum thickness
of the brake lining, a squealing
noise sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are
installed, do not brake
unnecessarily hard for the first few
journeys.
Brake Fluid
{Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be
between theMINand the MAX
marks.
If fluid level is below the MINmark,
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid
0
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0195.
Battery
Vehicles without stop-start system
will be equipped with a lead acid
battery. Vehicles with stop-start
system will be equipped with an
AGM battery which is not a lead
acid battery.

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Use of engine oil with only ACEA
A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is
prohibited, since it can cause
longterm engine damage under
certain operating conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
0
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants0195.
Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of
the oil.
Multi-grade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates
the low temperature viscosity and
the second figure the high
temperature viscosity. Select the appropriate viscosity
grade depending on the minimum
ambient temperature
0
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
0195.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use only organic acid type-long life
coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved
for the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -36 °C.
In northern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled
coolant provides frost protection
down to approx. -50 °C. This
concentration should be maintained
all year round. The use of additional
coolant additives intended to give
additional corrosion protection or
seal against minor leaks can cause
function problems. Liability for consequences resulting from the
use of additional coolant additives
will be rejected.
Brake and clutch fluid
Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid
should therefore be replaced at the
specified interval.

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208 Index
IndexA
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Adjustable Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Adjustments Seat, Initial Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Air Conditioning Regular Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Airbags Curtain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Light On-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
On-Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
On-Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Safety Belt Tensioner Light . . . . . 70
Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Alarm System Anti-theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Anti-theft Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 142 Antilock Brake System
(ABS) (cont'd)
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Appearance Care
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Audio System Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . . 92
Auto Stop Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Automatic
Engine Start/Stop Feature . . . . 137
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
B
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 162
Bluetooth
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Bonnet Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141, 160 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Brake and Clutch SystemWarning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160