2018 OPEL KARL wheel size

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.

Vehicle care16114. Set all four tyres to therecommended air pressure level
as indicated on the tyre
information label.
15. Ensure the tyre loading status is set according to the selected
pressure 3 77.
Tread depth
Check tread depth at regular
intervals.
Tyres should be replaced for safety
reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm
(4 mm for winter tyres).
For safety reasons it is recommended
that the tread depth of the tyres on
one axle should not vary by more than 2 mm.
The legally permissible minimum
tread depth (1.6 mm) has been
reached when the tread has worn
down as far as one of the tread wear
indicators (TWI). Their position is
indicated by markings on the
sidewall.
Tyres age, even if they are not used.
We recommend tyre replacement
every 6 years.
Changing tyre and wheel size
If tyres of a different size than those
fitted at the factory are used, it may be necessary to reprogramme the
speedometer as well as the nominal
tyre pressure and to make other
vehicle modifications.
After converting to a different tyre
size, have the label with tyre
pressures replaced.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels
may lead to accidents and will
invalidate the vehicle type
approval.
Wheel covers
Wheel 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.

162Vehicle care9Warning
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.
The tyre repair kit is in the tool box
under the floor cover in the load
compartment.

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.

196IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 137
Adjustable air vents ...................105
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........72
Airbag deactivation ................46, 72
Airbag label................................... 41 Airbag system .............................. 41
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 106
Air conditioning system .............. 100
Air intake .................................... 106
Air vents...................................... 105
Antilock brake system ................ 119
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......74
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Appearance care ........................172
Ashtrays ....................................... 65
Autostop ..................................... 111
B Battery discharge protection ........98
Battery voltage ............................. 85
Belts.............................................. 39
Bonnet ....................................... 139
Bonnet open ................................. 76
Brake and clutch fluid .................176
Brake and clutch system .............73
Brake assist ............................... 120
Brake fluid .................................. 142Brakes ............................... 119, 142
Breakdown.................................. 171
Bulb replacement ....................... 144
C Capacities .................................. 187
Catalytic converter .....................115
Central locking system ................23
Centre console storage ...............54
Centre high-mounted brake light 149
Changing tyre and wheel size ...161
Charging system .......................... 73
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 50
Child restraints.............................. 47
Child restraint systems ................47
Cigarette lighter ........................... 65
City mode ................................... 123
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems ...............99
Clock ............................................ 63
Code ............................................. 83
Collision damage repair ..............192
Control indicators.......................... 69
Control of the vehicle .................108
Controls ........................................ 61
Coolant and antifreeze ...............176
Cornering lights ............................ 94
Cruise control ...................... 76, 124