2015 OPEL KARL climate settings

OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc -
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126 Climate Controls
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by switching the
fan to the desired speed.
Demisting and defrosting
.Turn the air distribution knob to
DEFROST
0.
. Set temperature control to
warmest level.
. Adjust the fan control knob to
highest speed for quick
defrosting.
. Switch on heated rear window
R
1.
. Open side air vents as required
and direct them towards the door
windows.
Note
If the settings for demisting and
defrosting are selected, an Autostop
will be inhibited.
If the settings for demisting and
defrosting are selected while the
engine is in an Autostop, the engine
will restart automatically. Note
If mode knob is set on Defrost mode
0, A/C operates and Recirculation
mode will be fixed to outside air
mode regardless of indicator status.
Stop-start system
0Automatic
Engine Start/Stop Feature 0137.
Air Conditioning System
The air conditioning system has
controls for :
AC : Cooling
W:Air recirculation
Cooling
Press A/Cto switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. Cooling is only functional
when the engine is running and
climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/Cagain to switch off
cooling. The air conditioning system
cools and dehumidifies (dries) as
soon as the outside temperature is
slightly above the freezing point.
Therefore condensation may form
and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons. Activated cooling
might inhibit Autostops.
Air recirculation system
The air recirculation mode is
operated with
W. An indicator
light comes on to show that the
recirculation is on.
Press
Wagain to deactivate
recirculation mode.

OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc -
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130 Climate Controls
Manual settings
Climate control system settings can
be changed by activating the
buttons and rotary knobs as follows.
Changing a setting will deactivate
the automatic mode.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by switching the
fan to the desired speed. The
selected fan speed is indicated by
the number of segments in the
display. If the fan is switched off the
air conditioning is also deactivated.
To return to automatic mode,
pressAUTO.
Air distribution
Press appropriate button for desired
adjustment. Activation is indicated
by the LED in the button.
E:To head area via adjustable air
vents.
): To head area and foot well.
[:To foot well, with a small
amount of the air being directed to
windscreen, front door windows and
side air vents.
-: To windscreen and foot well,
with a small amount of the air being
directed to front door windows and
side air vents.
0: To windscreen and front door
windows, with a small amount of the
air being directed to side air vents.
Return to automatic air distribution :
Press AUTO
Cooling
Press A/C to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. Cooling is only functional
when the engine is running and
climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off
cooling. The air conditioning system
cools and dehumidifies (dries) when
outside temperature is above a
specific level. Therefore

OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc -
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138 Driving and Operating
During an Autostop, the heating and
brake performance will be
maintained.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if
each of the following conditions is
fulfilled.
.The stop-start system is not
manually deactivated.
. The bonnet is fully closed.
. The driver's door is closed or the
driver's seat belt is fastened.
. The vehicle battery is sufficiently
charged and in good condition.
. The engine is warmed up.
. The engine coolant temperature
is not too high.
. The engine exhaust temperature
is not too high, e.g. after driving
with high engine load.
. The ambient temperature is not
too low.
. The defrost selection does not
inhibit an Autostop. .
The climate control system
allows an Autostop.
. The brake vacuum is sufficient.
. The vehicle has moved since the
last Autostop.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
An Autostop may become less
available as the ambient
temperature approaches the
freezing point.
Certain settings of the climate
control system may inhibit an
Autostop. See Climate control
chapter for more details.
Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in
0New
Vehicle Run-In 0135.
Vehicle battery discharge
protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts,
several vehicle battery discharge
protection features are implemented
as part of the stop-start system. Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several
electrical features such as auxiliary
electric heater or rear window
heating are disabled or switched
into a power saving mode. The fan
speed of the climate control system
is reduced to save power.
Restart of the engine by the
driver
Depress the clutch pedal to restart
the engine.
The engine start is indicated by the
needle at the idle speed position in
the tachometer.
If the selector lever is shifted out of
neutral before depressing the clutch
first, control indicator
#illuminates
or is shown as a symbol in the
Driver Information Centre.
Control indicator
# 0Control
Indicators 065.