2017.5 OPEL KARL child restraint

Seats, restraints49Child restraint installation locations
Permissible options for fastening a child restraint system with a three-point seat belt
Weight class
On front passenger seat
On rear outboard seatsOn rear centre seat
activated airbagdeactivated airbagGroup 0: up to 10 kgXU 1U 2XGroup 0+: up to 13 kgXU1U2XGroup I: 9 to 18 kgXU1U 2, 3XGroup II: 15 to 25 kgXXU2, 3XGroup III: 22 to 36 kgXXU2, 3XU:universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat beltX:no child restraint system permitted in this weight class1:adjust seat backrest as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the belt runs forwards from the upper
anchorage point2:move the driver and/or passenger seat forwards and adjust seat backrest as far as necessary to a vertical positionto ensure that the child restraint system does not have any interference from the front seat backrest.3:adjust the respective headrest as necessary or remove if required.

50Seats, restraintsPermissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint systemWeight classSize classFixtureOn front passenger seatOn rear outboard seatsOn rear centre seatGroup 0: up to 10 kgFISO/L1XXXGISO/L2XXXEISO/R1XIL1XGroup 0+: up to 13 kgEISO/R1XIL 1XDISO/R2XIL1XCISO/R3XIL1XGroup I: 9 to 18 kgDISO/R2XIL1,2XCISO/R3XIL1,2XBISO/F2XIL, IUF 1,2XB1ISO/F2XXIL, IUF1,2XAISO/F3XIL, IUF 1,2XGroup II: 15 to 25 kgXIL1,2XGroup III: 22 to 36 kgXIL1,2XIL:suitable for particular
ISOFIX restraint systems of the "specific-vehicle", "restricted" or "semi-universal" categories.
The ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type (refer to the vehicle type list of the child
restraint system)IUF:suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight class

Seats, restraints51X:no ISOFIX child restraint system approved for this weight class1:only applicable for rear outer seat on passenger side with foremost seating position and backrest upright.2:adjust the respective headrest as necessary or remove if required.
Note
Move the driver and/or passenger seat forwards and adjust seat backrest inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the child restraint system does not have any interference from the front seat backrest.
ISOFIX size class and seat device
A – ISO/F3:forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kgB – ISO/F2:forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kgB1 – ISO/F2X:forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kgC – ISO/R3:rear-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class up to 18 kgD – ISO/R2:rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 18 kgE – ISO/R1:rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kgF - ISO/L1:left lateral facing position CRS (carry cot) for smaller children in the weight class up to 10 kgG - ISO/L2:right lateral facing position CRS (carry cot) for smaller children in the weight class up to 10 kg.

52Seats, restraintsISOFIX child restraintsystems
Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX
child restraint systems to the ISOFIX
mounting brackets. Specific vehicle
ISOFIX child restraint system
positions are marked in the table by
IL.
ISOFIX mounting brackets on the
rear seats are indicated by the
ISOFIX logo on the backrest.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF.
Remove rear head restraint before
mounting a child restraint system, if
required 3 35.
Route, attach, and tighten the top
tether according to your child restraint instructions.
Top-tether fastening eyes The vehicle has two fastening eyes
on the back of the rear seats.
Top-tether fastening eyes are marked
with the symbol : for a child seat.
In addition to the ISOFIX mounting,
fasten the Top-tether strap to the
Top-tether fastening eyes.
Route, attach, and tighten the top
tether according to your child restraint instructions.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF.
Remove rear head restraint before
mounting a child restraint system, if
required 3 35.

Instruments and controls73The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 46.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
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
g illuminates yellow.
Additionally, a warning code is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
The vehicle requires a service.Seek the assistance of a workshop. Vehicle messages 3 83.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 142.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 120.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 111.

196IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 137
Adjustable air vents ...................105
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........72
Airbag deactivation ................46, 72
Airbag label................................... 41 Airbag system .............................. 41
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 106
Air conditioning system .............. 100
Air intake .................................... 106
Air vents...................................... 105
Antilock brake system ................ 119
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......74
Anti-theft alarm system ................28
Appearance care ........................172
Ashtrays ....................................... 65
Autostop ..................................... 111
B Battery discharge protection ........98
Battery voltage ............................. 85
Belts.............................................. 39
Bonnet ....................................... 139
Bonnet open ................................. 76
Brake and clutch fluid .................177
Brake and clutch system .............73
Brake assist ............................... 120
Brake fluid .................................. 142Brakes ............................... 119, 142
Breakdown.................................. 171
Bulb replacement ....................... 145
C Capacities .................................. 188
Catalytic converter .....................115
Central locking system ................23
Centre console storage ...............54
Centre high-mounted brake light 149
Changing tyre and wheel size ...161
Charging system .......................... 73
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 49
Child restraints.............................. 47
Child restraint systems ................47
Cigarette lighter ........................... 65
City mode ................................... 123
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems ...............99
Clock ............................................ 63
Code ............................................. 83
Collision damage repair ..............192
Control indicators.......................... 69
Control of the vehicle .................108
Controls ........................................ 61
Coolant and antifreeze ...............177
Cornering lights ............................ 94
Cruise control ...................... 76, 124

198Instrument cluster ........................65
Instrument panel fuse box .........154
Instrument panel illumination .....150
Instrument panel illumination control ...................................... 96
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 174
Interior lighting .............................. 96
Interior lights ........................ 97, 150
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....52
J
Jump starting ............................. 170
K Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane departure warning .......74, 128
Light switch .................................. 93
Load compartment ................26, 54
Load compartment cover .............56
Loading information .....................59
Low fuel ....................................... 76M
Malfunction indicator light ............73
Manual adjustment ......................29
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 118
Manual transmission .................. 115
Manual transmission automated 116
Manual windows ..........................31
Memorised settings ......................23
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors ......................................... 29
Misted light covers .......................96
N
New vehicle running-in ..............109
Number plate light .....................150
O Object detection systems ...........127
Odometer ..................................... 66
Oil, engine .......................... 177, 181
OnStar .......................................... 88
Operate pedal ............................... 73
Outside temperature ....................63
Overrun cut-off ........................... 111
P Parking ................................ 20, 114
Parking assist ............................ 127
Parking brake ............................ 120
Parking lights ............................... 96Performance .............................. 185
Performing work ........................139
Pollen filter ................................. 106
Power outlets ............................... 65
Power steering.............................. 74
Power windows ............................ 31
Puncture ..................................... 165
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 195
Radio remote control ...................22
Reading lights .............................. 97
Rear doors ................................... 26
Rear floor storage cover ..............57
Rear fog light ......................... 76, 95
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 63
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 177, 181
Reduced engine power ................76
Refuelling ................................... 132
Registered trademarks ...............194
Retained power off .....................110
Reversing lights ........................... 96
Ride control systems ..................121
Roof .............................................. 33
Roof load ...................................... 59
Roof rack ..................................... 58