2017.5 OPEL KARL Headlight

Lighting97Interior lights
When opening a door, the courtesy light automatically switches on and
then off after a delay.
When exterior lighting has been on, courtesy light will turn on when
ignition is switched off.
Note
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment, the courtesy lights are turned on automatically.
Courtesy lightOperate rocker switch:centre
position w:automatic switching on
when opening a door.
Turns off after a delay.press d:permanently onpress K:permanently off
Reading lights
Operated by pressing the buttons in
front.
Lighting features
Exit lighting
Path lighting Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.
Activating
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.

Vehicle care137Vehicle careGeneral Information...................137
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 137
Vehicle storage ........................138
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....138
Vehicle checks ........................... 139
Performing work ......................139
Bonnet ..................................... 139
Engine oil ................................. 140
Engine coolant ......................... 141
Washer fluid ............................ 142
Brakes ..................................... 142
Brake fluid ............................... 142
Vehicle battery ......................... 142
Wiper blade replacement ........144
Bulb replacement .......................145
Halogen headlights ..................145
Fog lights ................................. 147
Front turn signal lights .............147
Tail lights ................................. 148
Side turn signal lights ..............149
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 149
Number plate light ...................150Interior lights ............................ 150
Instrument panel illumination ...150
Electrical system ........................151
Fuses ....................................... 151
Engine compartment fuse box . 152
Instrument panel fuse box .......154
Vehicle tools .............................. 155
Tools ........................................ 155
Wheels and tyres .......................156
Winter tyres ............................. 156
Tyre designations ....................156
Tyre pressure .......................... 157
Tyre pressure monitoring
system .................................... 158
Tread depth ............................. 161
Changing tyre and wheel size . 161 Wheel covers ........................... 162
Tyre chains .............................. 162
Tyre repair kit .......................... 162
Wheel changing .......................165
Spare wheel ............................ 168
Jump starting ............................. 170
Towing ....................................... 171
Towing the vehicle ...................171
Appearance care .......................172
Exterior care ............................ 172
Interior care ............................. 174General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control
units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may affect driver assistance
systems, may impact fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle and
cause the vehicle to no longer
conform to the type approval,
impacting the validity of your vehicle
registration.

Vehicle care145Bulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and switch off
the relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do
not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
Bulb check After a bulb replacement switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.Halogen headlights
Low beam and high beam
1. On left vehicle side: rotate and pull
out the filling pipe of the
windscreen washer fluid
container.
2. Remove fuse box cover (left side of the vehicle only).
3. Press both clips together anddetach plug connector from bulb.

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4. Remove protective cover.
5. Press spring clip and disengage.
6. Remove bulb from reflectorhousing.
7. When fitting a new bulb, engage the lugs in the recesses on the
reflector.
8. Engage the spring clip.
9. Place headlight protective cover in position and close.
10. Ensure the protective cover is placed correctly to prevent water
leak and heavy condensations.
Sidelight/Daytime running light 1. Remove fuse box cover (left side of the vehicle only).2. Rotate the bulb holder anticlockwise and remove.

Vehicle care153No.Circuit1Tailgate2–3Heated rear window4Heated exterior mirror5Sunroof6Transmission control module7Engine control module8–9ABS10Body control module, voltage11Rear view camera12–13–14Engine control module/Trans‐
mission control module15Injection system/Starter16Fuel pump17Engine control module1No.Circuit18Engine control module219Injection system/Ignition20Air conditioning system21Battery sensor22Electric steering column lock23Cooling fan low24–25Exterior mirror switch26Engine control module/Manual
transmission automated
module27Fuel system28Brake system29Seat occupancy recognition30Headlight range adjustment31Horn32Front fog light33High beam leftNo.Circuit34High beam right35–36Rear wiper37Cornering light left38Washer system39Cornering light right40–41–42Starter 243Instrument panel44Manual transmission auto‐
mated, DC-DC converter45Starter 146ABS47Cooling fan high48Front wiper49Body control module/Retained
power off

Vehicle care155No.Circuit17–18Instrument cluster19–20Headlight range adjustment21Power windows, front22Power windows, rear23–24Manual transmission auto‐
mated module25Auxiliary power outlet26Sunroof27–28Body control module 829Body control module 730Body control module 631Body control module 532Body control module 4No.Circuit33Body control module 334Body control module 235Body control module 136–37Steering wheel control LED38–39Logistic/DC transformer40Power window, driver41Blower42Seat heating, front43Air conditioning module44Heated steering wheel45–Vehicle tools
Tools
Vehicles with tyre repair kit
The vehicle tools are in the
compartment under the floor cover in
the load compartment, together with
the tyre repair kit.

Vehicle care1713. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
vehicle battery as possible,
however at least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After five minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
one minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. three minutes with the
leads connected.4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle The towing eye is stowed with thevehicle tools 3 155.
1. Disengage cap by using the
screwdriver and remove the cap.

Vehicle care173If using a car wash, comply with the
car wash manufacturer's instructions.
The windscreen wiper and rear
window wiper must be switched off.
Remove antenna and external
accessories such as roof racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on
painted surfaces.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use
an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly (at the latest when water no longer beads). Otherwise, the
paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.Unpainted plastic body parts must not
be treated with wax or polishing
agents.
Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Sunroof
Never clean with solvents or abrasive agents, fuels, aggressive media (e.g.
paint cleaner, acetone-containing
solutions etc.), acidic or highly
alkaline media or abrasive pads. Do
not apply wax or polishing agents to
the sunroof.