2019 OPEL KARL cruise control

118Driving and operatingReduce speed
With cruise control active, hold thumb
wheel turned to SET/- or briefly turn to
SET/- repeatedly: speed decreases
continuously or in small increments.
Deactivation of the functionality
Press y; control indicator m in
instrument cluster illuminates white.
Cruise control is deactivated. Last
stored speed remains in memory for
later speed resume.
Automatic deactivation: ● Vehicle speed is below approx. 25 km/h.
● The brake pedal is depressed.
● The clutch pedal is depressed for
a few seconds.
● The selector lever is in N.
● Engine speed is in a very low range.
● The Traction Control system or Electronic Stability Control is
operating.Resume stored speed
Turn thumb wheel to RES/+ at a
speed above 25 km/h. The stored speed will be obtained.
Switching off the system
Press m, control indicator m in
instrument cluster extinguishes. The
stored speed is deleted.
Pressing L to activate the speed
limiter or switching off the ignition also switches off cruise control and
deletes the stored speed.
Speed limiter
The speed limiter prevents exceeding a preset maximum speed.
The maximum speed can be set at
speeds above 30 km/h.
The driver can only accelerate up to
the preset speed. Deviations from the
limited speed may occur when driving
downhill.
The preset speed limit is displayed in
the Driver Information Centre when
the system is active.Switching on the system
Press L. If cruise control has been
activated before, it is switched off when speed limiter is activated and
control indicator m extinguishes.
Set speed limit With speed limiter active, hold thumb
wheel turned to RES/+ or briefly turn
to RES/+ repeatedly until the desired
maximum speed is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Alternatively, accelerate to the
desired speed and briefly turn thumb
wheel to SET/-: the current speed is

Driving and operating119stored as maximum speed. Speedlimit is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Change speed limit
With speed limiter active, turn thumb
wheel to RES/+ to increase or SET/-
to decrease the desired maximum
speed.
Exceeding the speed limit
When exceeding the limited speed
without driver input, the speed will
flash in the Driver Information Centre
and a chime sounds during this
period.
In the event of an emergency, it is
possible to exceed the speed limit by
depressing the accelerator pedal
firmly nearly to the final point.
Release the accelerator pedal and
the speed limiter function is
reactivated once a speed lower than
the limit speed is obtained.
Deactivation of the functionality
Press y: speed limiter is deactivated
and the vehicle can be driven without
speed limit.
The limited speed will be stored and
is indicated in brackets in the Driver
Information Centre. Additionally, a
corresponding message appears.
Resume speed limit Turn thumb wheel to RES/+. The
stored speed limit will be obtained.
Switching off the system
Press L, the speed limit indication
extinguishes in the Driver Information Centre. The stored speed is deleted.
By pressing m to activate cruise
control, speed limiter is also
deactivated and the stored speed is
deleted.By switching off the ignition, speed
limiter is also deactivated, but the
speed limit will be stored for next
speed limiter activation.
Parking assist
Rear parking assist9 Warning
It is the driver who bears full
responsibility for the parking
manoeuvre.
Always check the surrounding
area while reversing and using the rear parking assist system.

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