2018 OPEL KARL towing

56Storageor caught under the seat cushion,
then push the front part of the seat
cushion firmly down until it latches.Caution
When returning rear seat backrest
to the upright position, place the
rear seat belt and buckles
between the rear seat backrest
and one cushion. Make sure the
rear seat belt and buckles do not
get pinched under the rear seat
cushion.
Ensure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seat
backrest and are arranged in their proper position.
To remove the rear seat cushion,
push the hinges in direction of arrow.
Load compartment cover Do not place heavy objects on thecover.Removing
Lift cover at the rear and push it
upwards at the front.
Remove the cover.
Stowing
When the load compartment is fully
loaded, stow the load compartment
cover on the rear seats or remove
from vehicle.
Fitting
Engage cover in side guides and fold
downwards. Attach retaining straps to tailgate.

Driving and operating115Engine exhaust9Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odourless and could be fatal if inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior
of the vehicle, open the windows.
Have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop.
Avoid driving with an open load
compartment, otherwise exhaust
gases could enter the vehicle.
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.
Caution
Fuel grades other than those listed on pages 3 129, 3 184 could
damage the catalytic converter or
electronic components.
Unburnt petrol will overheat and
damage the catalytic converter.
Therefore avoid excessive use of the starter, running the fuel tank
dry and starting the engine by
pushing or towing.
In the event of misfiring, uneven
engine running, a reduction in engine performance or other unusual
problems, have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop as soon as
possible. In an emergency, driving
can be continued for a short period,
keeping vehicle speed and engine
speed low.
Manual transmission
To engage reverse, depress the
clutch pedal and engage the reverse
gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.
When operating, depress the clutch
pedal completely. Do not use the
pedal as a foot rest.

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 ............................ 141
Brakes ..................................... 142
Brake fluid ............................... 142
Vehicle battery ......................... 142
Wiper blade replacement ........144
Bulb replacement .......................144
Halogen headlights ..................145
Fog lights ................................. 146
Front turn signal lights .............147
Tail lights ................................. 147
Side turn signal lights ..............148
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 149
Number plate light ...................149Interior lights ............................ 150
Instrument panel illumination ...150
Electrical system ........................150
Fuses ....................................... 150
Engine compartment fuse box . 152
Instrument panel fuse box .......153
Vehicle tools .............................. 155
Tools ........................................ 155
Wheels and tyres .......................156
Winter tyres ............................. 156
Tyre designations ....................156
Tyre pressure .......................... 156
Tyre pressure monitoring
system .................................... 157
Tread depth ............................. 161
Changing tyre and wheel size . 161 Wheel covers ........................... 161
Tyre chains .............................. 162
Tyre repair kit .......................... 162
Wheel changing .......................165
Spare wheel ............................ 167
Jump starting ............................. 169
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, fuel consumption, CO 2
emissions and other emissions of the
vehicle. They may also invalidate the
vehicle operating permit.

168Vehicle careCaution
The use of a spare wheel that issmaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
The spare wheel is located in the load
compartment beneath the floor
covering. It is secured in the recess
with a wing bolt.
The spare wheel well is not designed for all permitted tyre sizes. If a wheel
wider than the spare must be stowed
in the spare wheel well after changing
wheels, the floor cover can be placed on the projecting wheel.
Temporary spare wheelCaution
The use of the temporary spare
wheel could affect driveability.
Have the defective tyre renewed
or repaired as soon as possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
80 km/h. Take curves slowly. Do not
use for a long period of time.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in
the front and the full size tyre in the
rear.
Tyre chains 3 162.
Storing a damaged wheel in the
load compartment using a strap
Use the strap placed in the tool box.
Vehicle tools 3 155.
1. Remove load compartment cover
and 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.

Vehicle care1714. 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 the
vehicle tools 3 155.
1. Disengage cap by using the
screwdriver and remove the cap.
2. Screw in the towing eye as far as it will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
3. Attach a tow rope – or better still a
tow rod – to the towing eye.
General
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.

172Vehicle careCaution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
The vehicle must be towed facing
forward, not faster than 88 km/h. In all
other cases and when the
transmission is defective, the front
axle must be raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap and engage in the front
bumper.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this
has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a workshop.
Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly. When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If 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.

199Seat belt reminder .......................72
Seat belts ..................................... 39 Seat heating ................................. 38
Seat position ................................ 36
Selector lever ............................. 117
Service ....................................... 107
Service display ............................ 68
Service information ....................175
Service vehicle soon .................... 73
Side airbag system ......................45
Sidelights ...................................... 93
Side turn signal lights ................148
Software acknowledgement .......192
Spare wheel ............................... 167
Speed limiter......................... 76, 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 ........................................ 33
Sun visors .................................... 33
Symbols ......................................... 4T
Tachometer ................................. 66
Tail lights ................................... 147
Three-point seat belt .................... 40
Tools .......................................... 155
Towing ........................................ 171
Towing the vehicle .....................171
Traction Control system ............. 121
Traction Control system off........... 75
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................116
Tread depth ............................... 161
Trip odometer .............................. 66
Turn and lane-change signals .....95
Turn signal ................................... 71
Tyre chains ................................ 162
Tyre designations ......................156
Tyre pressure ............................ 156
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 75, 157
Tyre pressures ........................... 188
Tyre repair kit ............................. 162
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 74, 127
Upholstery .................................. 174
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................... 82
Vehicle battery ........................... 142Vehicle checks............................ 139
Vehicle data ................................ 181
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 195
Vehicle dimensions .................... 186
Vehicle Identification Number ....179
Vehicle jack ................................ 155
Vehicle messages .......................83
Vehicle personalisation ...............86
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 138
Vehicle tools ............................... 155
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 185
Ventilation ..................................... 99
W
Warning chimes ........................... 85
Warning lights ............................... 65
Warning triangle .......................... 57
Washer and wiper systems .........15
Washer fluid ............................... 141
Wheel changing .........................165
Wheel covers ............................. 161
Wheels and tyres .......................156
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........62
Winter tyres ............................... 156
Wiper blade replacement ..........144