2015 OPEL KARL key battery

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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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22 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Key with fixed key section
Have the battery replaced by a
workshop.
Radio remote control
synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock
the door with the key in the driver's
door lock. The radio remote control
will be synchronised when the
ignition is switched on.
Memorised Settings
Whenever the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the following
settings are automatically
memorised by the key:
.lighting
. infotainment system
. central locking system
. comfort settings
The saved settings are
automatically used the next time the
memorised key is inserted into the
ignition switch and turned to position
1
0Ignition Positions 0135.
A precondition is that
Personalisation by driver is
activated in the personal settings of
the Graphic-Info-Display. This must be set for each key used.
On vehicles equipped with
Colour-Info-Display, the
personalisation is permanently
activated.
Vehicle personalisation
0Vehicle
Personalisation 082.
Central Locking System
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment.
Note
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.

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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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30 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated at short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Initialising the power windows
If the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery),
activate the window electronics as
follows:1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Close the window completely and keep the switch pulled for
additional 2 seconds.
4. Repeat for each window.
Child safety system for rear
windows
Press switchvto deactivate rear
power windows.
To activate press
vagain.
Heated Rear Window
Operated by pressing+.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Sun Visors
The sun visors can be folded down
or swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
If the sun visors have integral
mirrors, the mirror covers should be
closed when driving.

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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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Lighting 91
The settings can be saved for the
key being used
0Memorised
Settings 022.
The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened :
. all switches
. driver Information Centre
Exit Lighting
The following lights illuminate if the
key is removed from the ignition
switch :
.
Interior lights
. Instrument panel light (only
when it is dark)
They will switch off automatically
after a delay. Both lights will be
activated again if the driver's door is
opened.
The exterior lights illuminate the
surrounding area for an adjustable
time after leaving the vehicle.
Switching on
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.
4. Pull indicator lever.
5. Close driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed the
lights switch off after 2 minutes.
Exit lighting is switched off
immediately if the indicator lever is
pulled while the driver's door
is open. Activation, deactivation and duration
of this function can be changed in
the menu Settings in the
Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation
0Vehicle Personalisation
082.
The settings can be saved for the
key being used
0Memorised
Settings 022.
Battery Power Protection
Switching off electric lights
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched
off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.

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136 Driving and Operating
Starting the Engine
Manual gearbox: Operate clutch
Automatic transmission : Operate
brake and move the selector lever
to P or N
Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Turn the key briefly to position 3 and
release : An automatic procedure
operates the starter with a short
delay as long as the engine is
running, see Automatic Starter
Control.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn the key back to
position 0.During an Autostop, the engine can
be started by depressing the clutch
pedal.
Starting the vehicle at low
temperatures
The start of the engine without
additional heaters is possible down
to -25 °C for diesel engines and
-30 °C for petrol engines.
Diesel engines The start of the
engine without additional heaters is
possible down to -25 °C.
Petrol engines The start of the
engine without additional heaters is
possible down to -30 °C.
Required is an engine oil with the
correct viscosity, the correct fuel,
performed services and a
sufficiently charged vehicle battery.
With temperatures below -30 °C, the
automatic transmission requires a
warming phase of approx.
5 minutes.
The selector lever must be in
position P.
Automatic starter control
This function controls the engine
starting procedure. The driver does
not need to hold the key in
position 3.
Once applied, the system will go on
starting automatically until the
engine is running. Because of the
checking procedure, the engine
starts running after a short delay.
Possible reasons for a non-starting
engine:
.
clutch pedal not operated
(manual gearbox)
. time out occurred
Overrun cut-off
The fuel supply is automatically
cut-off during overrun, i.e. when the
vehicle is driven with a gear
engaged but accelerator is released.

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Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
Retained power off
The following electronic systems
can work until the driver's door is
opened or at the latest for
10 minutes after the ignition is
switched off :
.power windows
. power outlets
Power to the Infotainment system
will continue to operate for
30 minutes or until the key is
removed from the ignition,
regardless of whether any door will
be opened.
Automatic Engine Start/
Stop Feature
The stop-start system helps to save
fuel. When conditions allow, it
switches off the engine as soon as
the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a
traffic jam. It starts the engine
automatically as soon as the clutch
is depressed. A vehicle battery sensor ensures that an Autostop is
only performed if the vehicle battery
is sufficiently charged for a restart.
Activation
The stop-start system is available
as soon as the engine is started, the
vehicle starts-off and the conditions
as stated below in this section are
fulfilled.
Deactivation
Deactivate the stop-start system
manually by pressing the button.
The deactivation is indicated by the
LED in the button extinguishing.
Autostop
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at
a standstill, activate an Autostop as
follows :
.
depress the clutch pedal
. set the lever in neutral
. release the clutch pedal
The engine will be switched off
while the ignition stays on.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position
in the tachometer.