2019 OPEL KARL warning

Instruments and controls71The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 45.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon
g illuminates yellow.
Additionally, a warning code is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
The vehicle requires a service.Seek the assistance of a workshop. Vehicle messages 3 81.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 131.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 113.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 107.

72Instruments and controlsFlashes
Pedal must be depressed to start the engine with the key 3 107.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 112.
Gear shifting [ with the number of a higher gear is
indicated, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.Power steering
c illuminates yellow.
Illuminates with power steering disabled
Failure in the power steering system.
Consult a workshop.
Illumination of c and b
simultaneously
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Lane departure warning
) illuminates green or flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
System is switched on and ready to
operate.
Flashes yellow
System recognises an unintended
lane change.
Lane departure warning 3 121.
Parking assist
r illuminates yellow.Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow
or
Interference due to external sources
of ultrasound. Once the source of
interference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
Parking assist 3 119.
Electronic Stability Control
off
t illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Control 3 115.
Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
b flashes or illuminates yellow.

Instruments and controls73Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Illuminates
A fault in the system is present. A
warning code appears in the Driver
Information Centre. Continued driving is possible. The system is not
operational. Driving stability,
however, may deteriorate depending on road surface conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Electronic Stability Control 3 115.
Traction Control system 3 114.
Traction Control system off
k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Traction Control system 3 114.
Engine coolant temperature
W illuminates red.Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 130.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted ( e.g. spare
wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 147.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress the clutch.
2. Set selector lever to neutral.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off the ignition.

74Instruments and controls9Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
During an Autostop, the brake
servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Keep engine turned off and let the
vehicle be towed to a workshop.
Low fuel Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the fuel tank dry.
Refuelling 3 123.
Catalytic converter 3 110.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Immobiliser 3 27.
Reduced engine power
# illuminates yellow.
The engine power is limited. Consult
a workshop.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 90.
High beam C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 90.
Front fog lights
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 92.Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 92.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 117.
Speed limiter
L illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre when Speed
limiter is active. Set speed is indicated
alongside L symbol.
Speed limiter 3 118.
Bonnet open / illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the bonnet is open.
Stop-start system 3 107.

Instruments and controls75Door openN illuminates.
A door or the tailgate is open.Displays
Driver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre is
located in the instrument cluster.
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at a standstill. Some functions are only
available when the vehicle is being
driven.
Main menus are: ● trip/fuel information, see description below
● vehicle information, see description below
The following indications appear
when appropriate:
● warning codes 3 81
● gear shift indication 3 72
● tyre pressure warning 3 147
● seat belt reminder indication 3 70
● service information 3 71
Selecting menus and functions The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the stalk.

Instruments and controls77Fuel range
Range is calculated from current fuel
tank level and current consumption.
The display shows average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level in the tank is low,
a message appears on the display
and control indicator Y in the fuel
gauge illuminates.
When the tank must be refuelled
immediately, a warning code appears and remains on the display.
Additionally, control indicator Y
flashes in the fuel gauge 3 74.
Average vehicle speed
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds while viewing this page.
Instantaneous fuel economy
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
Average fuel economy

Instruments and controls81Valet mode
Some functions of the Driver
Information Centre and the Info
Display can be limited for some
drivers.
Activation or deactivation of valet
mode can be set in the menu
Settings in the vehicle personalisation
menu.
Vehicle personalisation 3 83.
For more information see
Infotainment manual.Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated mainly in the
Driver Information Centre, in some
cases together with a warning chime.
Press SET/CLR , MENU or turn the
adjuster wheel to confirm a message.
Vehicle messages in Driver
Information Centre
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message3Engine coolant level low4Air conditioning off11Brakes worn12Vehicle overloaded13Compressor overheated

82Instruments and controlsNo.Vehicle message15Centre high-mounted brake
light failure16Brake light failure17Headlight levelling malfunction18Left low beam failure19Rear fog light failure20Right low beam failure21Left sidelight failure22Right sidelight failure23Reversing light failure24Number plate light failure25Left front turn light failure26Left rear turn light failure27Right front turn light failure28Right rear turn light failure35Replace battery in radio remote
control36ESC InitialisingNo.Vehicle message49Lane departure warning unavailable52Change timing belt56Tyre pressure imbalance on
front axle57Tyre pressure imbalance on
rear axle59Open, then close driver window60Open, then close front
passenger window61Open, then close left rear
window62Open, then close right rear
window65Theft attempted66Service anti-theft alarm system67Service steering wheel lock68Service power steering75Service air conditioningNo.Vehicle message77Service lane departure warning79Top up engine oil81Service transmission / trans‐
mission malfunction82Change engine oil soon84Engine power reduced89Service vehicle soon90Service brake assist95Service airbag145Check washer fluid level151Press clutch to start174Low vehicle battery258Parking assist off
Vehicle messages on
Colour Info Display
Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour Info Display. Some messages only pop-up for a few seconds.