2015 OPEL KARL tow

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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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40 Seats and Restraints
AIRBAG ervoor, om DODELIJK of
ERNSTIG LETSEL van het KIND te
voorkomen.
DA: Brug ALDRIG en bagudvendt
autostol på et forsæde med AKTIV
AIRBAG, BARNET kan komme i
LIVSFARE eller komme
ALVORLIGT TIL SKADE.
SV: Använd ALDRIG en bakåtvänd
barnstol på ett säte som skyddas
med en framförvarande AKTIV
AIRBAG. DÖDSFALL eller
ALLVARLIGA SKADOR kan drabba
BARNET.
FI: ÄLÄ KOSKAAN sijoita
taaksepäin suunnattua lasten
turvaistuinta istuimelle, jonka
edessä on AKTIIVINEN
TURVATYYNY, LAPSI VOI KUOLLA
tai VAMMAUTUA VAKAVASTI.
NO: Bakovervendt
barnesikringsutstyr må ALDRI
brukes på et sete med AKTIV
KOLLISJONSPUTE foran, da det
kan føre til at BARNET utsettes for
LIVSFARE og fare for ALVORLIGE
SKADER.PT: NUNCA use um sistema de
retenção para crianças voltado para
trás num banco protegido com um
AIRBAG ACTIVO na frente do
mesmo, poderá ocorrer a PERDA
DE VIDA ou FERIMENTOS
GRAVES na CRIANÇA.
IT: Non usare mai un sistema di
sicurezza per bambini rivolto
all'indietro su un sedile protetto da
AIRBAG ATTIVO di fronte ad esso:
pericolo di MORTE o LESIONI
GRAVI per il BAMBINO!
EL:
ΠΟΤΕ μη χρησιμοποιείτε
παιδικό κάθισμα ασφαλείας με φορά
προς τα πίσω σε κάθισμα που
προστατεύεται από μετωπικό
ΕΝΕΡΓΟ ΑΕΡΟΣΑΚΟ, διότι το παιδί
μπορεί να υποστεί ΘΑΝΑΣΙΜΟ ή
ΣΟΒΑΡΟ ΤΡΑΥΜΑΤΙΣΜΟ.
PL: NIE WOLNO montować fotelika
dziecięcego zwróconego tyłem do
kierunku jazdy na fotelu, przed
którym znajduje się WŁĄCZONA
PODUSZKA POWIETRZNA.
Niezastosowanie się do tego
zalecenia może być przyczyną
ŚMIERCI lub POWAŻNYCH
OBRAŻEŃ u DZIECKA. TR: Arkaya bakan bir çocuk emniyet
sistemini KESİNLİKLE önünde bir
AKTİF HAVA YASTIĞI ile
korunmakta olan bir koltukta
kullanmayınız. ÇOCUK ÖLEBİLİR
veya AĞIR
ŞEKİLDE
YARALANABİLİR.
UK: НІКОЛИ не використовуйте
систему безпеки для дітей, що
встановлюється обличчям назад,
на сидінні з УВІМКНЕНОЮ
ПОДУШКОЮ БЕЗПЕКИ, інакше це
може призвести до СМЕРТІ чи
СЕРЙОЗНОГО ТРАВМУВАННЯ
ДИТИНИ.
HU: SOHA ne használjon hátrafelé
néző biztonsági gyerekülést előlről
AKTÍV LÉGZSÁKKAL védett ülésen,
mert a GYERMEK HALÁLÁT vagy
KOMOLY SÉRÜLÉSÉT okozhatja.
HR: NIKADA nemojte koristiti sustav
zadržavanja za djecu okrenut prema
natrag na sjedalu s AKTIVNIM
ZRAŜŦNIM JASTUKOM ispred
njega, to bi moglo dovesti do SMRTI
ili OZBILJNJIH OZLJEDA za
DIJETE.

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56 Storage
Additional Storage
Features
Rear Compartment/
Storage Panel Cover
Load compartment cover
You can place small objects or hide
items stored in the cargo area.
To use the panel, hang each loop to
both anchors of the tailgate.
When not in use, place the panel in
rear seat backward.Note
If it is located in inappropriate place
may cause rattle noise and wear by
contact with rear seat.
Caution
Do not place heavy objects in
panel.
When loading and unloading
storage panel cover, turn it for
easy installation due to large
storage panel cover than tailgate.
Convenience Net
You can carry small loads with your
optional convenience net.
To install the net, hang each loop in
the upper corner of the net to both
anchors of the back panel.
Caution
The convenience net is designed
for small loads. Do not carry
heavy objects in your
convenience net.
Warning Triangle
Vehicles with tyre repair kit
Stow the warning triangle in the
vehicle tool box below the floor
cover in the load compartment.

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Storage 57
Vehicles with spare wheel
Stow the warning triangle in the
space on the load compartment.
First Aid Kit
Stow the first aid kit in the space on
the load compartment.
Information on
Loading the Vehicle
.Heavy objects in the load
compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests.
Ensure that the backrests are
securely engaged. If objects can
be stacked, heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
. Secure objects in load
compartment to prevent sliding.
. When transporting objects in the
load compartment, the backrests
of the rear seats must not be
angled forward.
. Do not allow the load to protrude
above the upper edge of the
backrests.
. Do not place any objects on the
load compartment cover or the
instrument panel, and do not
cover the sensor on top of the
instrument panel.
. The load must not obstruct the
operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever,
or hinder the freedom of

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58 Storage
movement of the driver. Do not
place any unsecured objects in
the interior.
. Do not drive with an open load
compartment.
{Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
. The payload is the difference
between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate
0Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) 0200) and the
kerb weight. For the kerb weight
in detail, refer to the technical
data section.
The kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids
(tank 90% full). Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
. Driving with a roof load
increases the sensitivity of the
vehicle to cross-winds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and
secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.

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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.

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Climate Controls 127
{Warning
Periodically turn to the outside air
mode for fresh air. The exchange
of fresh air is reduced in air
recirculation mode. In operation
without cooling the air humidity
increases, so the windows may
mist up. The quality of the
passenger compartment air
deteriorates, which may cause
the vehicle occupants to feel
drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air
conditions, the windscreen might
mist up from outside, when cold air
is directed to it. If windscreen mists
up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and
deactivate
0.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
. Switch on cooling A/C. .
Switch on air recirculation
system
W.
. Press air distribution switch
E.
. Set temperature control to
coldest level.
. Set fan speed to highest level.
. Open all vents.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
.
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
1is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be
inhibited until
1is pressed again.
If
1is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will
restart automatically.
Note
If mode knob is set on Defrost mode
1, 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.

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Driving and Operating 139
Restart of the engine by the
stop-start system
The selector lever must be in
neutral to enable an automatic
restart.
If one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted
automatically by the stop-start
system.
.The stop-start system is
manually deactivated.
. The bonnet is opened.
. The driver's seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door
is opened.
. The engine temperature is
too low.
. The vehicle battery is
discharged.
. The brake vacuum is not
sufficient.
. The vehicle starts to move.
. The climate control system
requests an engine start. .
The air conditioning is manually
switched on.
If the bonnet is not fully closed, a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power socket, a brief power
drop during restart might be
noticeable.
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 parking brake.
Apply manual parking brake
without pressing release
button. Apply as firmly as
possible on downhill or
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
uphill slopes. Depress the
foot brake at the same time
to reduce operating force.
. Switch off the engine and
ignition. Turn the steering
wheel until the steering
wheel lock engages.
. If the vehicle is on a level
surface or uphill slope,
engage first gear before
switching off the ignition. On
an uphill slope, turn the
front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a
downhill slope, engage
reverse gear before
switching off the ignition.
Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
. Lock the vehicle and
activate the anti-theft alarm
system.