2018.5 OPEL KARL traction control

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

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.

Instruments and controls75Flashes
Pedal must be depressed to start the
engine with the key 3 110.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 119.
Gear shifting
[ with the number of a higher gear is
indicated, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.Power steering
c illuminates yellow.
Illuminates with power steering
disabled
Failure in the power steering system.
Consult a workshop.
Illumination of c and b
simultaneously
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Lane departure warning
) illuminates green or flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
System is switched on and ready to
operate.
Flashes yellow
System recognises an unintended
lane change.
Lane departure warning 3 128.
Ultrasonic parking assist
r illuminates yellow.Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow
or
Interference due to external sources of ultrasound. Once the source ofinterference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
Ultrasonic parking assist 3 127.
Electronic Stability Control off
t illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Control 3 122.
Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
b flashes or illuminates yellow.

76Instruments and controlsFlashes
The system is actively engaged. Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Illuminates
A fault in the system is present. A
warning code appears in the Driver
Information Centre. Continued driving
is possible. The system is not
operational. Driving stability,
however, may deteriorate depending on road surface conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Electronic Stability Control 3 122.
Traction Control system 3 121.
Traction Control system off
k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Traction Control system 3 121.
Engine coolant temperature
W illuminates red.Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 139.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted ( e.g. spare
wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 156.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress the clutch.
2. Set selector lever to neutral.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off the ignition.

108Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 108
Control of the vehicle ...............108
Steering ................................... 109
Starting and operating ...............109
New vehicle running-in ............109
Ignition switch positions ...........109
Retained power off ..................110
Starting the engine ..................110
Overrun cut-off ........................ 111
Stop-start system ....................111
Parking .................................... 114
Engine exhaust .......................... 115
Catalytic converter ...................115
Manual transmission ..................115
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 116
Transmission display ...............116
Starting the engine ..................116
Selector lever .......................... 117
Manual mode ........................... 118
Electronic driving programmes 118
Fault ........................................ 118Brakes........................................ 119
Antilock brake system .............119
Parking brake .......................... 120
Brake assist ............................. 120
Hill start assist ......................... 120
Ride control systems .................121
Traction Control system ..........121
Electronic Stability Control ......122
City mode ................................ 123
Driver assistance systems .........124
Cruise control .......................... 124
Speed limiter ........................... 125
Parking assist .......................... 127
Lane departure warning ..........128
Fuel ............................................ 129
Fuel for petrol engines .............129
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....131
Refuelling ................................ 131Driving hints
Control of the vehicle Never coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others.
All systems function during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 111.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must
be increased. This will be achieved by an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.

Driving and operating121The hill start assist is only active when
the engine is running.Ride control systems
Traction Control system
The Traction Control system (TC) is a component of the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC).
TC improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip, by
preventing the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the drive wheels start to spin, engine output is reduced and
the wheel spinning the most is braked
individually. This considerably
improves the driving stability of the
vehicle on slippery road surfaces.
TC is operational after each engine
start as soon as the control indicator
b extinguishes.
When TC 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.
Deactivation
TC can be switched off when spinning of drive wheels is required: press t
briefly.