2018.5 OPEL KARL brake

In brief111Central locking system ..........23
Power windows .....................31
2 Exterior mirrors .....................29
3 Cruise control .....................124
Speed limiter ...................... 125
Heated steering wheel ..........61
4 Turn lights, headlight
flash, low beam and high
beam ..................................... 96
Exit lighting ........................... 98
Parking lights ........................ 97
5 Side air vents ...................... 106
6 Instruments .......................... 65
7 Driver Information Centre ...... 78
8 Steering wheel controls .......61
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear window
wiper, rear window washer
system ................................... 62
10 Centre air vents .................. 106
11 Hazard warning flashers ......95
12 Info Display ........................... 8313Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 27
14 Infotainment system
15 Glovebox .............................. 53
16 Climate control system ........ 100
17 AUX input, USB input
18 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 115
Selector lever, manual
transmission automated ......116
19 Seat heating .......................... 38
20 Parking brake ......................120
21 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............109
22 Horn ..................................... 62
Driver airbag ........................ 44
23 Bonnet release lever ..........137
24 Steering wheel adjustment ..61
25 Fuse box ............................ 152
26 Traction Control system .....121
City mode ............................ 123
Stop-start system ................111
Fuel selector ......................... 67
Lane departure warning .....128Electronic Stability Control . 122
27 Light switch .......................... 94
Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 95
Front fog light ........................ 96
Rear fog light ........................ 96
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ..................97

In brief131Central locking system ..........23
Power windows .....................31
2 Exterior mirrors .....................29
3 Cruise control .....................124
Speed limiter ...................... 125
Heated steering wheel ..........61
4 Turn lights, headlight
flash, low beam and high
beam ..................................... 96
Exit lighting ........................... 98
Parking lights ........................ 97
5 Side air vents ...................... 106
6 Instruments .......................... 65
7 Driver Information Centre ...... 78
8 Steering wheel controls .......61
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear window
wiper, rear window washer
system ................................... 62
10 Centre air vents .................. 106
11 Hazard warning flashers ......95
12 Info Display ........................... 8313Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 27
14 Infotainment system
15 Glovebox .............................. 53
16 Climate control system ........ 100
17 AUX input, USB input
18 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 115
Selector lever, manual
transmission automated ......116
19 Seat heating .......................... 38
20 Parking brake ......................120
21 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............109
22 Horn ..................................... 62
Driver airbag ........................ 44
23 Bonnet release lever ..........137
24 Steering wheel adjustment ..61
25 Fuse box ............................ 152
26 Traction Control system .....121
City mode ............................ 123
Stop-start system ................111
Fuel selector ......................... 67
Lane departure warning .....128Electronic Stability Control . 122
27 Light switch .......................... 94
Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 95
Front fog light ........................ 96
Rear fog light ........................ 96
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ..................97

18In briefManual transmission automatedR:reverse, engage only when
vehicle is stationaryN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift in manual mode]:downshift in manual mode
Manual transmission automated
3 116.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 155, 3 186.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 138.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors 3 29,
seats 3 36, and seat belts
3 40.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.

In brief19Starting the engine 3 110.Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
Vehicles with manual transmission: ● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Engage neutral gear.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the clutch pedal again.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated:
If the vehicle is at a standstill with the
brake pedal depressed, Autostop is
activated automatically, indicated by
the needle at the AUTOSTOP position in the tachometer.
Release the brake pedal or move
selector lever out of D to restart the
engine.
Stop-start system 3 111.

20In briefParking9Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual
parking brake without pressing the release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill slope or uphill slope. Depress
brake pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear before removing the ignition key. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear
before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows and the sunroof.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with manual
transmission automated, the key
can only be removed from the
ignition switch when the parking
brake is applied.
● Lock the vehicle by pressing e on
the radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 27.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 137.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 21.
Laying-up the vehicle for a long
period of time 3 136.

Storage59Loading information● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests.
Ensure that the backrests are
securely engaged. If objects can
be stacked, heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
● Secure loose objects in the load compartment to prevent themfrom sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrestsof the rear seats must not be
angled forward.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or theinstrument panel, and do not
cover the sensor on top of the instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever, orhinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 178) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter
the data for your vehicle in the
weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
● Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.
The permissible roof load for
vehicles with roof railing is 50 kg.
The roof load is the combined
weight of the roof rack and the
load.

60Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 61
Steering wheel adjustment ........61
Steering wheel controls .............61
Heated steering wheel ...............61
Horn ........................................... 62
Windscreen wiper and washer ..62
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 63
Outside temperature ..................63
Clock ......................................... 63
Power outlets ............................. 65
Cigarette lighter ......................... 65
Ashtrays .................................... 65
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 65
Instrument cluster ......................65
Speedometer ............................. 65
Odometer .................................. 66
Trip odometer ............................ 66
Tachometer ............................... 66
Fuel gauge ................................ 66
Fuel selector .............................. 67
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 68Service display.......................... 69
Control indicators ......................70
Turn lights .................................. 72
Seat belt reminder .....................73
Airbag and belt tensioners .........73
Airbag deactivation ....................73
Charging system .......................74
Malfunction indicator light ..........74
Service vehicle soon .................74
Brake and clutch system ...........74
Operate pedal ............................ 74
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....75
Gear shifting .............................. 75
Power steering .......................... 75
Lane departure warning ............75
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........75
Electronic Stability Control off ...75
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........75
Traction Control system off .......76
Engine coolant temperature ......76
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 76
Engine oil pressure ....................76
Low fuel ..................................... 77
Immobiliser ................................ 77
Reduced engine power .............77
Exterior light .............................. 77
High beam ................................. 77
Fog light ..................................... 77Rear fog light............................. 77
Cruise control ............................ 77
Speed limiter ............................. 77
Bonnet open .............................. 77
Door open .................................. 78
Displays ....................................... 78
Driver Information Centre ..........78
Info Display ................................ 83
Vehicle messages ........................84
Warning chimes .........................86
Battery voltage .......................... 86
Vehicle personalisation ................87
Telematics service .......................89
OnStar ....................................... 89

72Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the overhead
console
Overview
OTurn lights 3 72XSeat belt reminder 3 73vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 73VAirbag deactivation 3 73pCharging system 3 74ZMalfunction indicator light
3 74gService vehicle soon 3 74RBrake and clutch system
3 74-Operate pedal 3 74uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 75[Gear shifting 3 75cPower steering 3 75)Lane departure warning 3 75rUltrasonic parking assist
3 75aElectronic Stability Control off
3 75bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 75kTraction Control system off
3 76WEngine coolant temperature
3 76wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 76IEngine oil pressure 3 76YLow fuel 3 77dImmobiliser 3 77#Reduced engine power 3 778Exterior light 3 77CHigh beam 3 77>Fog light 3 77rRear fog light 3 77mCruise control 3 77LSpeed limiter 3 77/Bonnet open 3 77NDoor open 3 78
Turn lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn light or the hazard warning flashers are activated.