2017.5 OPEL KARL technical data

Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............21
Seats, restraints ........................... 35
Storage ........................................ 53
Instruments and controls .............60
Lighting ........................................ 93
Climate control ............................. 99
Driving and operating .................108
Vehicle care ............................... 137
Service and maintenance ..........176
Technical data ........................... 179
Customer information ................190
Index .......................................... 196Contents

Introduction3Vehicle specific dataPlease enter your vehicle's data on
the previous page to keep it easily
accessible. This information is
available in the sections "Service and
maintenance" and "Technical data"
as well as on the identification plate.
Introduction
Your vehicle is a designed
combination of advanced technology, safety, environmental friendliness
and economy.
This Owner's Manual provides you
with all the necessary information to
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of accident
and injury which may result from
improper use of the vehicle.
You must always comply with the
specific laws and regulations of the
country that you are in. These laws
may differ from the information in this Owner's Manual.
Disregarding the description given in
this manual may affect your warranty.When this Owner's Manual refers to a
workshop visit, we recommend your
Opel Service Partner.
For gas vehicles we recommend an
Opel Repairer authorised for
servicing gas vehicles.
All Opel Service Partners provide
first-class service at reasonable
prices. Experienced mechanics
trained by Opel work according to
specific Opel instructions.
All Opel Dealers provide first-class service at reasonable prices.
Experienced mechanics trained by
Opel work according to specific Opel
instructions.
The customer literature pack should
always be kept ready to hand in the
vehicle.
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and features available for this
model. Certain descriptions,
including those for display and
menu functions, may not apply to
your vehicle due to modelvariant, country specifications,
special equipment or
accessories.
● The "In brief" section will give you
an initial overview.
● The table of contents at the beginning of this manual and
within each section shows where the information is located.
● The index will enable you to search for specific information.
● This Owner's Manual depicts left-
hand drive vehicles. Operation is similar for right-hand drive
vehicles.
● The Owner's Manual uses the engine identifier code. The
corresponding sales designation
can be found in the section
"Technical data".
● Directional data, e.g. left or right, or front or back, always relate to
the direction of travel.
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● Display messages and interior labelling are written in bold
letters.

Technical data179Technical dataVehicle identification..................179
Vehicle Identification Number ..179
Identification plate ...................180
Engine identification ................180
Vehicle data ............................... 181
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 181
Engine data ............................. 184
Performance ............................ 185
Vehicle weight ......................... 186
Vehicle dimensions .................187
Capacities ................................ 188
Tyre pressures ........................ 189Vehicle identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber
The Vehicle Identification Number is
located in the engine compartment.
The Vehicle Identification Number
may be embossed on the instrument
panel, visible through the windscreen.

180Technical dataIdentification plate
The identification plate is located on
the left door frame.
Information on identification label:1:manufacturer2:type approval number3:vehicle identification number4:permissible gross vehicle weight rating in kg5:permissible gross train weight
in kg6:maximum permissible front axle
load in kg7:maximum permissible rear axle
load in kg
The combined total of front and rear
axle loads must not exceed the
permissible gross vehicle weight. For
example, if the front axle is bearing its
maximum permissible load, the rear
axle can only bear a load that is equal
to the gross vehicle weight minus the front axle load.
The technical data is determined in
accordance with European
Community standards. We reserve
the right to make modifications.
Specifications in the vehicle
documents always have priority over
those given in this manual.
Engine identification
The technical data tables use the
engine identifier code. Engine data
3 184.
To identify the respective engine,
refer to the EEC Certificate of
Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.
The Certificate of Conformity shows
the engine identifier code, other
national publications may show the
engineering code. Check piston
displacement and engine power to
identify the respective engine.

Technical data181Vehicle dataRecommended fluids and lubricants
European service schedule Required engine oil qualityAll European countries with European service interval 3 176Engine oil qualityPetrol engines
(including LPG, E85)dexos 1–dexos 2✔
In case dexos quality is unavailable, you may use max. 1 litre engine oil quality ACEA C3 once between each oil change.
Engine oil viscosity grades
All European countries with European service interval 3 176Ambient temperaturePetrol enginesdown to -25 °CSAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40below -25 °CSAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40

182Technical dataInternational service schedule
Required engine oil qualityAll countries with international service interval 3 176Engine oil qualityPetrol engines
(including LPG, E85)dexos 1 (if available)✔dexos 2✔
In case dexos quality is unavailable, you may use the oil qualities listed below:
All countries with international service interval 3 176Engine oil qualityPetrol engines
(including LPG, E85)GM-LL-A-025✔GM-LL-B-025–All countries with international service interval 3 176Engine oil qualityPetrol engines
(including LPG, E85)ACEA A3/B3✔ACEA A3/B4✔

Technical data183All countries with international service interval 3 176ACEA C3✔API SM✔API SN resource conserving✔
Engine oil viscosity grades
All countries with international service interval 3 176Ambient temperaturePetrol enginesdown to -25 °CSAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40below -25 °CSAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40down to -20 °CSAE 10W-30 1)
or SAE 10W-401) Permitted, but usage of SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 with dexos quality is recommended.

184Technical dataEngine dataEngine identifier codeB10XEB10XL LPGSales designation1.01.0 LPGPiston displacement [cm3
]999999Engine power [kW]5554at rpm65006500Torque [Nm]9592at rpm45004500Fuel typePetrolLiquid gas/PetrolOctane rating RON 2)recommended9595possible9191possible9898Additional fuel type–Liquid gas (LPG)2)
A country-specific label at the fuel filler flap can supersede the engine specific requirement.