2019 OPEL KARL coolant

130Vehicle careCaution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out. If the oil exceeds the maximum level, do
not start the vehicle and contact a
workshop.
Capacities 3 172.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
northern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant
provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C.
Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 165.
Coolant levelCaution
Too low a coolant level can cause
engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
filling line mark. Top up if the level is
low.
9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have
the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.

166Service and maintenanceAdditional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade
depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 169.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use only silicate-free long life coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for the
vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -36 °C. Innorthern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant
provides frost protection down to
approx. -50 °C. This concentration
should be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional
coolant additives will be rejected.
Washer fluid Use only washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should therefore be replaced at the specified interval.

184IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 126
Adjustable air vents ...................102
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........70
Airbag deactivation ................45, 70
Airbag label................................... 40 Airbag system .............................. 40
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 103
Air conditioning system ................ 97
Air intake .................................... 103
Air vents...................................... 102
Antilock brake system ................ 112
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......72
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Appearance care ........................161
Ashtrays ....................................... 64
Autostop ..................................... 107
B Battery discharge protection ........95
Battery voltage ............................. 83
Belts.............................................. 38
Bonnet ....................................... 128
Bonnet open ................................. 74
Brake and clutch fluid .................165
Brake and clutch system .............71
Brake assist ............................... 113
Brake fluid .................................. 131Brakes ............................... 112, 131
Breakdown.................................. 160
Bulb replacement ....................... 134
C Catalytic converter .....................110
Central locking system ................22
Centre console storage ...............53
Centre high-mounted brake light 138
Changing tyre and wheel size ...150
Charging system .......................... 71
Child locks ................................... 24
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 49
Child restraints.............................. 46
Child restraint systems ................46
Cigarette lighter ........................... 64
City mode ................................... 115
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems ...............96
Clock ............................................ 62
Code ............................................. 81
Control indicators.......................... 67
Control of the vehicle .................104
Controls ........................................ 60
Coolant and antifreeze ...............165
Cornering lights ............................ 91
Cruise control ...................... 74, 117
Cupholders .................................. 52
Curtain airbag system .................. 45

185DDanger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights .................91
Declaration of conformity ............175
Door open .................................... 75
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........117
Driver Information Centre .............75
Driving hints ................................ 104
E Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 140
Electronic climate control system 99
Electronic Stability Control.......... 115
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............72
Electronic Stability Control off....... 72
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......127
Engine compartment fuse box ...141
Engine coolant ........................... 130
Engine coolant temperature ........73
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 66
Engine data ............................... 171
Engine exhaust .......................... 110
Engine identification ...................168
Engine oil ................... 129, 165, 169
Engine oil pressure ......................73
Event data recorders ..................180Exit lighting .................................. 94
Exterior care .............................. 161
Exterior light ................................. 74
Exterior lighting ......................14, 90
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
First aid ......................................... 57
First aid kit ................................... 57
Fixed air vents ........................... 103
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Front airbag system .....................43
Front doors ................................... 25
Front fog lights ...............74, 92, 136
Front seats.................................... 35
Front turn lights .......................... 136
Fuel............................................. 122
Fuel for petrol engines ...............122
Fuel gauge ................................... 65
Fuses ......................................... 140
G Gauges ......................................... 64
Gear shifting ................................. 72
Glovebox ..................................... 52
H Halogen headlights ....................134
Hand brake ......................... 112, 113
Hazard warning flashers ..............91
Headlight flash ............................. 90Headlight range adjustment ........91
Headlights..................................... 90
Headlights when driving abroad ..91
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 34
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................60
Heating ........................................ 37
Heating and ventilation system ...96
High beam ............................. 74, 90
Hill start assist ........................... 113
Horn ....................................... 15, 61
I
Identification plate .....................168
Ignition switch positions .............105
Immobiliser ............................ 27, 74
Indicators ...................................... 64
Info Display ................................... 80
Information displays...................... 75
Instrument cluster ........................64
Instrument panel fuse box .........143
Instrument panel illumination .....139
Instrument panel illumination control ...................................... 93
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 163
Interior lighting .............................. 93
Interior lights ........................ 94, 139