2019 OPEL KARL infotainment

Basic operation69Returning to the homescreen
To return to the homescreen,
touch ;.
Wi-Fi connection
The Infotainment system can be
connected to a Wi-Fi network, e.g. the hotspot of a mobile phone, or activate
an own Wi-Fi hotspot if OnStar is
available.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
To connect to a Wi-Fi network, go to
the homescreen and select Settings.
Then go to the System tab and select
Wi-Fi Networks .
A list of all available Wi-Fi networks is displayed. After choosing a Wi-Fi
network, it might be necessary to log in by entering a corresponding
password on the Info Display. In this
case, a corresponding window will
pop up.Activating the Wi-Fi hotspot
If OnStar is available, a Wi-Fi hotspot
can be activated. There are two ways
to go to the Wi-Fi hotspot menu:
● Go to the homescreen and select
the Wi-Fi Hotspot icon.
● Go to the homescreen and select
Settings . Then go to the System
tab and select Wi-Fi Hotspot.
In the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu, the Wi-Fi
hotspot can be activated or
deactivated and the name and the
password of the Wi-Fi hotspot can be changed. Also the connected devicesare indicated.
System settings To go to the system settings menu, go
to the homescreen and select
Settings . The settings are divided into
System and Apps .
The following settings can be
changed under System:
● Time/Date
● Language
● Phones : Display connected / not
connected phones or add a
phone.● Wi-Fi Networks : Connect to an
available Wi-Fi network.
● Wi-Fi Hotspot : Activate /
deactivate Wi-Fi services and display name, password and
connected devices.
● Display : Select display mode,
calibrate touchscreen and turn
display off.
● Privacy : Activate / deactivate
location services and data
services.
● Sounds : Set maximum startup
volume, activate / deactivate audio cues and audible touch
feedback.
● Favourites : Manage favourites
and set number of audio
favourites.
● About : Display information about
open soure software and device registration.
● Running Applications : Stop
applications, e.g. Climate.
● Restore Factory Settings : Reset
vehicle settings, delete settings
and personal data and clear
default applications

Audio71Audio
OverviewHold to
Set:Preset button. Hold to save
active radio station as a
favourite.c:Display further preset
buttons.b:Adjust the sound settings.a:Display station list / folders.e:Touch to go to the next
station / song or touch and
hold for fast forwarding._:Enter a frequency.d:Touch to go to the previous station / song or touch and
hold for rewinding.More:Select the audio source.
Sources
Touch More and select the desired
audio source.
The last three selected sources are
indicated above More on the screen.
If one of the last three selected audio sources is an external device, it will
still be indicated although the device is not connected anymore.
When an external device will be
connected, the Infotainment system
doesn't automatically switch to the
external device. The external device
needs to be selected as an audio
source. When the external device will
be disconnected, another audio
source needs to be selected.
External devicesA USB port for the connection of
external devices is located in the
centre console.
When an external audio source (via USB or Bluetooth) is connected and
selected as audio source, the
following additional symbols will be
displayed on the audio screen:= or l:Interrupt or resume
playback.n:Play tracks in random
order.
Audio files
The playable audio file formats are
MPEG-4 (AAC LC, HE AAC, ALAC),
FLAC, MP3, Vorbis, PCM/WAVE,
SBC.
Saving favourites
There are two ways to save a radio
station as a favourite:
● Touch and hold one of the preset
buttons until a corresponding
message is displayed. The
currently active radio station is
now saved as a favourite and can
be tuned in by touching the
respective preset button.
● Touch a and then the ; symbol
next to the corresponding radio
station. The radio station is saved as a favourite when the ; symbol
is green.
Traffic programme
Traffic programme is a service of FM
radio stations. When traffic
programme is activated, the currently
playing audio source will be
interrupted when an FM radio station
is broadcasting traffic news. The
audio source will be switched back
when the traffic news are over. During the broadcast of traffic news, the
volume will be increased.

Phone73PhoneGeneral information.....................73
Bluetooth connection ...................73
Using smartphone applications ...75General information
Not every mobile phone fully supports
the phone function. Therefore,
deviations from the range of functions
described below are possible.
Phone main menu ● Favourites : List of favourite
contacts.
● Keypad : Phone numbers can be
entered and dialed.
● Recent : List of recent phone
calls.
● Contacts : List of contacts.
● Phones : Overview of connected
and disconnected phones.Bluetooth connection
Pairing a phone To pair a mobile phone, proceed asfollows:
1. Enable Bluetooth on the mobile phone and ensure it is visible for
other devices.
2. In the phone menu on the Info Display, select the Phones tab.
3. If no phone is paired yet, touch Connect Phone .
4. Touch Add Phone .
5. Select the Infotainment system from the Bluetooth device list on
the mobile phone.
6. Compare and confirm the shown code on the mobile phone and on
the Info Display. Touch Pair on the
Info Display.
Some mobile phones require
access to certain phone features, follow the instructions.
Once the mobile phone is
successfully paired, it will be
connected automatically and shown
as Connected .

74PhoneConnecting
If several paired mobile phones enter
the range of the system at the same
time:
● only the phone first detected by the system will be connected
automatically or
● the mobile phone assigned as First to Connect is connected
automatically or
● Secondary Phone is enabled and
two phones are allowed to
connect at the same time
First to Connect
Assign a phone as First to Connect:
1. In the phone menu on the Info Display, select Phones.
2. Touch / next to the paired mobile
phone to open the settings menu.
3. Enable First to Connect .
Secondary Phone
It is possible to connect a second mobile phone alongside the primary
phone to the system.Allow two phones to connect at the
same time via Bluetooth:
1. In the phone menu on the Info Display, select Phones.
2. Touch / next to the paired mobile
phone to open the settings menu.
3. Enable Secondary Phone .
The phone that has been connected first will automatically be assigned as
primary phone. The primary phone is
able to operate outgoing calls and to
receive incoming calls. It also
provides access to its contact list.
The secondary phone is only able to
receive incoming calls via the
Infotainment system. However, it is
possible to operate an outgoing call
via the secondary mobile phone itself,
but using the vehicle's microphone.
Switching mobile phone
assignment
It is possible to switch the phone
assignment of the mobile phones
from either primary to secondary
phone or vice versa.Precondition is that Secondary
Phone is enabled for both mobile
phones.
To switch the mobile phone
assignment:
1. In the phone menu on the Info Display, select Phones.
2. Touch on the respective mobile phone.
3. The mobile phone assignment changes from either primary to
secondary phone or vice versa.
When First to Connect is enabled for
one mobile phone, this phone will
automatically be connected as
primary phone.
Disconnecting a connected
mobile phone
1. In the phone menu on the Info Display, select Phones.
2. Touch / next to the paired mobile
phone to open the settings menu.
3. Touch Disconnect .

Phone75Deleting a paired mobile phone1. In the phone menu on the Info Display, select Phones.
2. Touch / next to the paired mobile
phone to open the settings menu.
3. Touch Forget Phone .
Using smartphone
applications
The phone projection applications
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
display selected applications from a
smartphone on the Infotainment
screen and allow their operation
directly via the Infotainment controls.
Check with the device's manufacturer if this function is compatible with your
smartphone and if this application is
available in the country you are in.
Preparing the smartphone Android phone: Download the
Android Auto application to the
smartphone from the Google Play
Store.
iPhone ®
: Make sure Siri ®
is activated
on the smartphone.Activating phone projection in the
settings menu
Press ;, select Settings on the
homescreen and go to Apps.
Scroll through the list and select
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto .
Make sure the respective application
is activated.
Connecting the mobile phone
Connect the smartphone to the USB
port via an original cable provided by the manufacturer of the smartphone.
Returning to the Infotainment
screen
Press ;.

80IntroductionIntroductionGeneral information.....................80
Theft-deterrent feature .................81
Control elements overview ..........82
Usage .......................................... 86General information
The Infotainment system provides
you with state-of-the-art in-car
infotainment.
Using the radio tuner functions, you
can register a large number of
stations on different favourites pages.
You can connect external data
storage devices to the Infotainment
system as further audio sources;
either via a cable or via Bluetooth ®
.
The digital sound processor provides
you with several preset equaliser
modes for sound optimisation.
In addition, the Infotainment system is equipped with a Phone portal that
allows comfortable and safe use of
your mobile phone in the vehicle.
Optionally, the Infotainment system
can be operated using the control
panel or the controls on the steering
wheel.
If provided by your mobile phone, the system can also be operated via
speech recognition.Note
This manual describes all options
and features available for the
various Infotainment systems.
Certain descriptions, including those
for display and menu functions, may not apply to your vehicle due to
model variant, country
specifications, special equipment or
accessories.
Important information on
operation and traffic safety9 Warning
Drive safely at all times when
using the Infotainment system.
If in doubt, stop the vehicle before operating the Infotainment
system.

Introduction81Radio receptionRadio reception may be disrupted bystatic, noise, distortion or loss of
reception due to:
● changes in distance from the transmitter
● multi-path reception due to reflection
● shadowing
Theft-deterrent feature
The Infotainment system is equipped
with an electronic security system for
the purpose of theft deterrence.
The Infotainment system therefore functions only in your vehicle and isworthless to a thief.

86IntroductionSteering wheel audio controls
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Short press: accept phone
call ....................................... 101
or dial number in call list .....104
or switch between calls
when Phone portal active
and calls waiting: ................104
Long press: activate
speech recognition ..............100
2 SRC (Source) ........................ 86
Press: select audio source ....86
With radio active: turn
upwards/downwards to
select next/previous
preset radio station ...............92
With Phone portal active
and call list open: turn
upwards/downwards to
select next/previous entry
in call list ............................. 104
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Increase volume .................... 86
4 ─
Reduce volume .....................86
5 xn
Short press: end/decline
call ....................................... 104
or close call list .................... 104
or deactivate speech
recognition .......................... 100
or activate/deactivate mute ...86Usage
Control elements
The Infotainment system is operated
via function buttons, a MENU knob
and menus that are shown on the
display.
Inputs are made optionally via: ● the control panel on the Infotainment system 3 82
● audio controls on the steering wheel 3 82
● the speech recognition 3 100
Switching the Infotainment
system on or off
Press X briefly. After switching on,
the last selected Infotainment source
becomes active.
Press and hold X again to switch the
system off.
Automatic switch-off
If the Infotainment system is switched
on by pressing X while the ignition is
switched off, it switches off again
automatically after 10 minutes.