2015 OPEL KARL check engine light

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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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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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If the light does not go out, you
should switch the engine off and
consult a workshop as soon as
possible. We recommend that you
consult your authorised workshop.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System Light
7
illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop
immediately and check tyre
pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g.
spare wheel). After 60-90 seconds
the control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
0
Tyre Pressure 0175.
Engine Oil Pressure Light
:
illuminates red. Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes
shortly after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Caution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
If the engine oil pressure warning
light comes on while driving, Pull off
the road, stop the engine and check
the oil level. 1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
{Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is
needed to brake and steer.
Autostop the brake servo unit will
still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is
stationary, otherwise the steering
wheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop
0Engine
Oil 0158.
Low Fuel Warning Light
.
illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter
0Catalytic
Converter 0140.

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80 Instruments and Controls
Vehicle Messages
Messages are indicated mainly in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC),
in some cases together with a
warning and signal buzzer.
PressSET/CLR, MENUor turn the
adjuster wheel to confirm a
message.
The vehicle messages are
displayed as code numbers.
No. Vehicle message
2 No remote detected, Press clutch
to restart
3 Coolant level low add coolant 4 A/C Off due to high engine temp
5 Steering column is locked
6 Step on brake to release park
brake
7 Turn steering wheel, Turn key Off,
Then On
8 Turn key Off, Then On
–repeat
breath test
9 Turn steering wheel, Start vehicle
again
11 Brakes worn
12 Vehicle overloaded
13 Compressor overheated
15 Check high mounted brake lamp
16 Check brake lamps
17 Headlight levelling malfunction
18 Left dipped beam failure
19 Check rear fog lamp
20 Check right dipped beam lamp
21 Check left position lamp
22 Check right position lamp
23 Reversing light failure
24 Number plate light failure 25 Check left front indicator lamp
26 Left rear turn indicator failure
27 Check right front indicator lamp
28 Check right rear indicator lamp
29 Check trailer brake lamp
30 Check trailer reversing lamp
31 Check left trailer indicator lamp
32 Check right trailer indicator lamp
33 Check trailer rear fog lamp
34 Check trailer rear lamp
35 Replace Battery In Remote Key
36 Stabilitrak Initialising
38 Take steering (text approval still
pending)
48 Side detection system
unavailable
49 Lane departure warning
unavailable
50 Reset bonnet
–see owner's
manual
52 Change timing belt
53 Tighten fuel cap / Electric
vehicles

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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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Wiper blade on the rear
window
Lift wiper arm. Push the wiper
blade, slightly angled to the wiper
arm, downwards until it disengages.
Attach the wiper blade, slightly
angled to the wiper arm, and push
until it engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Bulb Replacement
Switch off the ignition and switch off
the relevant switch or close the
doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base!
Do not touch the bulb glass with
bare hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlamp bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
Bulb check
After a bulb replacement switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.
Headlamps and Parking
Lamps
Dipped beam and main beam
1. Unscrew the three screws.
2. Carefully withdraw theheadlight assembly from
retaining pins and remove as
shown in illustration and
remove, make sure that cable
duct remains in position.
3. Detach plug connector from bulb.

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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

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Index 209
Brakes (cont'd)Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Bulb Replacement Centre High-Mounted
Brake lamp (CHMBL) . . . . . . . 167
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Front Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . 165
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Headlamps and Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Instrument Panel Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Number Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 168
Position Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Side Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . . 167
Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Buzzers, Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
C
Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Car Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Fuel Consumption CO2Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 4 Central Locking System . . . . . . . . . 22
Centre Console Lighting . . . . . . . . . 90
Centre High-Mounted Brake
lamp (CHMBL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Chains, Tyre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . 70
Check Malfunction Indicator EngineLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Child Restraint Installation Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Child Restraint Systems Top Tether . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Child Restraints Installation Locations . . . . . . . . . . . 46
ISOFIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Climate Control System
Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Climate Control Systems Heating and Ventilation . . . . . . . 125
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Compact Spare Tyre . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Compartments
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Conformity Declaration of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Control Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Coolant Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . 68
Engine TemperatureWarning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Cornering Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Misted Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Rear Compartment/Storage
Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Curtain Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . 43