2019 OPEL KARL air condition

100Climate controlBasic setting for maximum comfort:● Press AUTO. The LED in the
button illuminates to indicate activation.
● Open all air vents to allow optimised air distribution in
Automatic mode.
● Set the preselected temperature.
Recommended temperature is
22 °C.
Temperature preselection
Set temperature to the desired value.
It is indicated on the display in the
temperature control.
For reasons of comfort, change
temperature only in small increments.
If the minimum temperature Lo is set,
the climate control system runs at maximum cooling, if cooling A/C is
active.
If the maximum temperature Hi is set,
the climate control system runs at
maximum heating.
Recommended temperature is 22 °C .Note
If A/C is switched on, reducing the
set cabin temperature can cause the engine to restart from an Autostop or
inhibit an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 107.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows V
● Press V. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
● Temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● To return to previous mode: press V. To return to Automatic
mode: press AUTO.
Note
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 107.Air recirculation system 4
Press 4 to activate air recirculation
mode. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Press 4 again to deactivate air
recirculation mode.9 Warning
Driving with recirculation mode for
a prolonged period of time can
make you sleepy. Periodically turn
to the outside air mode for fresh
air.
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up. The quality
of the passenger compartment air
deteriorates, which may cause the
vehicle occupants to feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air
conditions, the windscreen may mist
up from outside, when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and deactivate V.

Climate control101Manual settingsClimate control system settings can
be changed by activating the buttons
and rotary knobs as follows.
Changing a setting will deactivate
Automatic mode.
Fan speed Z
Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed. The selected
fan speed is indicated by the number
of segments in the display. If the fan
is switched off the air conditioning is also deactivated.
To return to Automatic mode: Press
AUTO .
Air distribution
Press appropriate button for desired
adjustment. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button.
M:to head areaL:to head area and foot wellK:to foot well, with a small amount
of air being directed to
windscreen and front door
windowsJ:to windscreen and foot well,
with a small amount of air being
directed to front door windowsV:to windscreen and front door
windows (air conditioning is
activated in the background to
help preventing windows from
fogging)
To return to Automatic mode: Press
AUTO .
Cooling A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling. The
LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation. Cooling is only
functional when the engine is running and climate control fan is switched on.

102Climate controlPress A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
Activated cooling might inhibit
Autostops.
Stop-start system 3 107.
Air recirculation mode 4
Press 4 to activate air recirculation
mode. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Press 4 again to deactivate air
recirculation mode.9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling, the
air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air conditions, the windscreen may mist
up from outside when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper.
Maximum cooling Briefly open the windows so that hotair can disperse quickly.
● Switch on cooling A/C.
● Switch on Air recirculation system 4.
● Set temperature control to coldest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set air distribution control to M.
● Open all vents.
Air vents
Adjustable air vents
At least one air vent must be open
while the cooling is on.
Direct the flow of air by tilting the slats.
9 Warning
Do not attach any objects to the
slats of the air vents. Risk of
damage and injury in case of an
accident.

Climate control103Fixed air ventsAdditional air vents are located
beneath the windscreen and door windows and in the foot wells.Maintenance
Air intake
The air intake in front of the
windscreen in the engine
compartment must be kept clear to
allow air intake. Remove any leaves,
dirt or snow.
Air conditioning regular
operation
In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, cooling must
be operated for a few minutes once a
month, irrespective of the weather
and time of year. Operation with
cooling is not possible when the
outside temperature is too low.
Service For optimal cooling performance, it is recommended to annually check the
climate control system, starting
three years after initial vehicle
registration, including:
● functionality and pressure test
● heating functionality
● leakage check
● check of drive belts
● cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage
● performance check
Note
Refrigerant R-134a contains
fluorinated greenhouse gases.

Driving and operating109● The brake vacuum is sufficient.
● The vehicle was driven at least at
walking speed since the last
Autostop.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop. See
"Climate control" chapter for further information 3 99.
Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 105.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts,
several vehicle battery discharge
protection features are implemented
as part of the stop-start system.
Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several electrical
features, e.g., the rear window
heating, are disabled or switched into
a power saving mode. The fan speed of the climate control system is
reduced to save power.Restart of the engine by the driver
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
If the selector lever is shifted out of
neutral before depressing the clutch
pedal first, control indicator -
illuminates or is shown as a symbol in the Driver Information Centre.
Control indicator - 3 71.
Restart of the engine by the stop- start system
The selector lever must be in neutral to enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically by the stop-start system:
● The stop-start system is manually deactivated.
● The bonnet is opened.
● The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door
is opened.
● The engine temperature is too low.● The charging level of the vehiclebattery is below a defined level.
● The brake vacuum is not sufficient.
● The vehicle is driven at least at walking speed.
● The climate control system requests an engine start.
● The air conditioning is manually switched on.
If the bonnet is not fully closed, a warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop
during restart might be noticeable.
Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.

142Vehicle careNo.Circuit1Tailgate2Transmission output speed
sensor3Heated rear window4Heated exterior mirror5Sunroof6Transmission control module7Engine control module8–9ABS10Body control module, voltage11Rear view camera12–13–14Engine control module/Trans‐
mission control module15Injection system/Starter16Fuel pumpNo.Circuit17Engine control module118Engine control module219Injection system/Ignition20Air conditioning system21Battery sensor22Electric steering column lock23Cooling fan low24–25Exterior mirror switch26Engine control module27Fuel system28–29Seat occupancy recognition30Headlight range adjustment31Horn32Front fog light33High beam leftNo.Circuit34High beam right35–36Rear wiper37Cornering light left38Washer system39Cornering light right40–41–42Starter 243Instrument panel44DC-DC converter45Starter 146ABS47Cooling fan high48Front wiper49Body control module/Retained
power off

Vehicle care143After having changed defective fuses
close the fuse box cover and press
until it engages.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunction may occur.
Instrument panel fuse box
The fuse box is located on the driver's
side behind a cover in the instrument
panel.
To open the compartment, compress
the locking tabs, fold cover down and
remove.
No.Circuit1Onstar2Air conditioning system3Instrument cluster4Transmission control module5Infotainment6–7Rear parking assist8Data link connection9Electric steering column lock10Sensing and Diagnostic module11DC transformer12–13–14Linear power module15Central locking system/Ignition
system16Ignition system

144Vehicle careNo.Circuit17–18Instrument cluster19–20Headlight range adjustment21Power windows, front22Power windows, rear23–24–25Auxiliary power outlet26Sunroof27Central gateway module28Body control module 829Body control module 730Body control module 631Body control module 532Body control module 433Body control module 3No.Circuit34Body control module 235Body control module 136–37Steering wheel control LED38–39Logistic/DC transformer40Power window, driver41Blower42Seat heating, front43Air conditioning module44Heated steering wheel45–Vehicle tools
Tools
Vehicles without spare
The vehicle tools are in the
compartment under the floor cover in
the load compartment.