2018.5 OPEL KARL traction control

122Driving and operating
Control indicator k illuminates.
When TC is deactivated, ESC
remains active.
TC is reactivated by pressing t again.
TC is also reactivated the next time
the ignition is switched on.
Fault
If there is a fault in the system the
control indicator b illuminates
continuously and a warning code
appears in the Driver Information
Centre. The system is not
operational.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Electronic Stability Control
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip.
As soon as the vehicle starts to
swerve (understeer / oversteer),
engine output is reduced and the wheels are braked individually.
ESC operates in combination with the Traction Control system (TC). It
prevents the drive wheels from
spinning.
ESC is operational after each engine
start as soon as the control indicator
b extinguishes.
When ESC operates b flashes.
9 Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 75.
Deactivation
For very high-performance driving
ESC can be deactivated:
Press and hold t for a minimum of
5 seconds. Control indicator t
illuminates.

Driving and operating125Press m; control indicator m in
instrument cluster illuminates white.
Activation of the functionality Accelerate to the desired speed and
turn thumb wheel to SET/-, the
current speed is stored and
maintained. Control indicator m in
instrument cluster illuminates green. Set speed is indicated on the display.
Accelerator pedal can be released.
Vehicle speed can be increased by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
When the accelerator pedal is
released, the previously stored speed is resumed.
Cruise control remains activated
while gearshifting.
Increase speed
With cruise control active, hold thumb wheel turned to RES/+ or briefly turn
to RES/+ repeatedly: speed
increases continuously or in small
increments.
Alternatively accelerate to the desired
speed and store by turning to SET/-.Reduce speed
With cruise control active, hold thumb wheel turned to SET/- or briefly turn to
SET/- repeatedly: speed decreases
continuously or in small increments.
Deactivation of the functionality
Press y; control indicator m in
instrument cluster illuminates white.
Cruise control is deactivated. Last
stored speed remains in memory for
later speed resume.
Automatic deactivation: ● Vehicle speed is below approx. 25 km/h.
● The brake pedal is depressed.
● The clutch pedal is depressed for
a few seconds.
● The selector lever is in N.
● Engine speed is in a very low range.
● The Traction Control system or Electronic Stability Control is
operating.Resume stored speed
Turn thumb wheel to RES/+ at a
speed above 25 km/h. The stored
speed will be obtained.
Switching off the system
Press m, control indicator m in
instrument cluster extinguishes. The
stored speed is deleted.
Pressing L to activate the speed
limiter or switching off the ignition also switches off cruise control and
deletes the stored speed.
Speed limiter
The speed limiter prevents exceeding a preset maximum speed.
The maximum speed can be set at
speeds above 30 km/h.
The driver can only accelerate up to
the preset speed. Deviations from the
limited speed may occur when driving
downhill.
The preset speed limit is displayed in
the Driver Information Centre when
the system is active.

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

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