2018.5 OPEL KARL warning

160Vehicle careWheel coversWheel covers and tyres that are
factory approved for the respective
vehicle and comply with all of the
relevant wheel and tyre combination
requirements must be used.
If the wheel covers and tyres used are
not factory approved, the tyres must
not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre chains are only permitted on
tyres of size 165/65 R14.
Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres of size 185/55 R15 and 195/45 R16.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that is at the tyre's sidewall cannot be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear or reverse gear.

164Vehicle careMake the following preparations and
observe the following information:
● Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-skid surface. The front
wheels must be in the straight- ahead position.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear or reverse gear.
● Never change more than one wheel at once.
● Use the jack only to change wheels in case of puncture, not
for seasonal winter or summer
tyre change.
● The jack is maintenance-free.
● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be
placed under the jack.
● Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before jacking up.
● No people or animals may be in the vehicle when it is jacked-up.
● Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.●Do not start the vehicle when it is
raised on the jack.
● Clean wheel nuts and thread with
a clean cloth before mounting the wheel.9 Warning
Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel
nut and wheel nut cone.
1. Steel wheels:
Pull off the wheel cover.
Alloy wheels with bolt caps
Disengage wheel bolt caps with a
screwdriver and remove. To
protect the wheel, place a soft
cloth between the screwdriver
and the alloy wheel.
Alloy wheels with centre cap
Insert extractor in the open slot of
the centre cap and remove the
cap from the wheel.
Vehicle tools 3 153.
2. Install the wheel wrench ensuring
that it locates securely and looseneach wheel bolt by half a turn.
The wheels might be protected by
locking wheel bolts. To loosen
these specific bolts, first attach
the adapter for the locking wheel
bolts onto the head of the bolt
before installing the wheel
wrench. The adapter is located in
the glovebox.

Vehicle care1671. Remove load compartment coverand lift up load compartment floor.
Position the tool box and the
damaged wheel to stand upright
into the tool box spare.
2. Pull up the release knob on top of
the rear seat and move backrest
forwards.
3. Place the loop end of the strap from the tool box through the
backrest latch.
4. Place the hook end of the strap through the loop and pull it until
the strap is fastened securely to
the backrest latch.
5. Pull back the backrests.
6. Mount the hook to the tailgate latch.
7. Tighten the strap and secure it using the buckle.
9 Warning
Storing a jack, a wheel or other
equipment in the load
compartment could cause injury if they are not fixed properly. During a sudden stop or a collision, loose
equipment could strike someone.
Store jack and tools always in the
respective storage compartments
and secure them by fixing.
Damaged wheel placed in the load
compartment must always be
secured by the strap.

168Vehicle careJump startingDo not start with a quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle battery canalready freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery
before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 V). Its capacity
(Ah) must not be much less than
that of the discharged battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
.
● Do not disconnect the discharged
vehicle battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.● Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral.
● Open the positive terminal protection caps of both vehicle
batteries.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.

Service and maintenance175increased air pollution, presence of
airborne sand and high dust content,
driving at high altitude and large
variations of temperature. Under
these severe operating conditions,
certain service work may be required more frequently than the regularservice interval.
The international service intervals are
valid for the countries which are not
listed in the European service
intervals.
Service display 3 69.
Confirmations
Confirmation of service is recorded in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the
servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids andlubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for petrol engines. If it is unavailable,
engine oils of other listed qualities
have to be used. Recommendations
for petrol engines are also valid for
Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and
Ethanol (E85) fuelled engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 179.
Topping up engine oilCaution
In case of any spilled oil, wipe it up and dispose it properly.
Engine oils of different manufacturersand brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only ACEA
quality is prohibited, since it can
cause engine damage under certain
operating conditions.

197Cupholders .................................. 53
Curtain airbag system .................. 46
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights .................95
Declaration of conformity ............187
Door open .................................... 78
Doors ............................................ 26
Driver assistance systems ..........124
Driver Information Centre .............78
Driving hints ................................ 108
E Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 149
Electronic climate control system 103
Electronic driving programmes ..118
Electronic Stability Control.......... 122
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............75
Electronic Stability Control off....... 75
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......136
Engine compartment fuse box ...150
Engine coolant ........................... 139
Engine coolant temperature ........76
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 68
Engine data ............................... 182
Engine exhaust .......................... 115
Engine identification ...................178Engine oil ................... 138, 175, 179
Engine oil pressure ......................76
Event data recorders ..................192
Exit lighting .................................. 98
Exterior care .............................. 170
Exterior light ................................. 77
Exterior lighting ......................14, 94
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29
F Fault ........................................... 118
First aid ......................................... 58
First aid kit ................................... 58
Fixed air vents ........................... 107
Fog light ....................................... 77
Fog lights ................................... 145
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Front airbag system .....................44
Front doors ................................... 25
Front fog lights ............................. 96
Front seats.................................... 36
Front turn lights .......................... 145
Fuel............................................. 129
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......131
Fuel for petrol engines ...............129
Fuel gauge ................................... 66 Fuel selector ................................ 67
Fuses ......................................... 149G
Gauges ......................................... 65
Gear shifting ................................. 75
Glovebox ..................................... 53
H Halogen headlights ....................143
Hand brake ......................... 119, 120
Hazard warning flashers ..............95
Headlight flash ............................. 94
Headlight range adjustment ........95
Headlights..................................... 94 Headlights when driving abroad ..95
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................61
Heating ........................................ 38
Heating and ventilation system . 100
High beam ............................. 77, 94
Hill start assist ........................... 120
Horn ....................................... 15, 62
I Identification plate .....................178
Ignition switch positions .............109
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 77
Indicators ...................................... 65
Info Display ................................... 83
Information displays...................... 78

198Instrument cluster ........................65
Instrument panel fuse box .........152
Instrument panel illumination .....148
Instrument panel illumination control ...................................... 97
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 172
Interior lighting .............................. 97
Interior lights ........................ 98, 148
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 168
K Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane departure warning .......75, 128
Light switch .................................. 94
Load compartment ................26, 54
Load compartment cover .............56
Loading information .....................59
Low fuel ....................................... 77
LPG ...................................... 67, 131M
Malfunction indicator light ............74
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 .......................97
N New vehicle running-in ..............109
Number plate light .....................148
O Object detection systems ...........127
Odometer ..................................... 66
Oil, engine .......................... 175, 179
OnStar .......................................... 89
Operate pedal ............................... 74
Outside temperature ....................63
Overrun cut-off ........................... 111
P Parking ................................ 20, 114
Parking assist ............................ 127
Parking brake ............................ 120
Parking lights ............................... 97Performance .............................. 183
Performing work ........................137
Power outlets ............................... 65
Power steering.............................. 75
Power windows ............................ 31
Puncture ..................................... 163
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 195
Radio remote control ...................22
REACH ....................................... 190
Reading lights .............................. 98
Rear doors ................................... 26
Rear floor storage cover ..............57
Rear fog light ......................... 77, 96
Rear window wiper and washer ..63
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 175, 179
Reduced engine power ................77
Refuelling ................................... 131 Registered trademarks ...............191
Retained power off .....................110
Reversing lights ........................... 97
Ride control systems ..................121
Roof .............................................. 33
Roof load ...................................... 59
Roof rack ..................................... 58

199SSafety belts ................................... 39
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 37 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................73
Seat belts ..................................... 39
Seat heating ................................. 38
Seat position ................................ 36
Selector lever ............................. 117
Service ....................................... 107
Service display ............................ 69
Service information ....................174
Service vehicle soon .................... 74
Side airbag system ......................45
Sidelights ...................................... 94
Side turn lights ........................... 147
Software acknowledgement .......190
Spare wheel ............................... 166
Speed limiter......................... 77, 125
Speedometer ............................... 65
Starting and operating ................109
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ............110, 116
Steering ...................................... 109
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 61
Steering wheel controls ...............61
Stop-start system........................ 111
Storage ......................................... 53
Storage compartments .................53
Sunroof ........................................ 33Sun visors .................................... 33
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 66
Tail lights ................................... 146
Three-point seat belt .................... 40
Tools .......................................... 153
Towing ........................................ 169
Towing the vehicle .....................169
Traction Control system ............. 121
Traction Control system off........... 76
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................116
Tread depth ............................... 159
Trip odometer .............................. 66
Turn lights .............................. 72, 96
Tyre chains ................................ 160
Tyre designations ......................154
Tyre pressure ............................ 155
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 76, 156
Tyre pressures ........................... 186
Tyre repair kit ............................. 160
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 75, 127
Upholstery .................................. 172
Using this manual ..........................3V
Valet mode ................................... 83
Vehicle battery ........................... 140
Vehicle checks............................ 137
Vehicle data ................................ 179
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 192
Vehicle dimensions .................... 184
Vehicle Identification Number ....177
Vehicle jack ................................ 153
Vehicle messages .......................84
Vehicle personalisation ...............87
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 136
Vehicle tools ............................... 153
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 183
Ventilation ................................... 100
W
Warning chimes ........................... 86
Warning lights ............................... 65
Warning triangle .......................... 57
Washer and wiper systems .........15
Washer fluid ............................... 140
Wheel changing .........................163
Wheel covers ............................. 160
Wheels and tyres .......................154
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30