2019 OPEL KARL fuel type

Instruments and controls87SOS button
Press [ to establish a priority
emergency connection to a specially
trained emergency advisor.
Status LED
Green: The system is ready with activated transmission of the vehicle
location.
Green flashing: The system is on a
call.
Red: A problem arose.
Off: The system is ready with
deactivated transmission of the
vehicle location or the system is in
standby mode.
Red / green flashing for a short period
of time: The transmission of the
vehicle location has been
deactivated.
OnStar services
General services
If you need any information e.g.
opening hours, points of interest and
destinations or if you need any
support e.g. in the case of a vehiclebreakdown, a flat tyre and empty fuel
tank, press Z to establish a
connection to an advisor.
Emergency services
In the case of an emergency situation,
press [ and talk to an advisor. The
advisor then contacts emergency or
assistance service providers and
directs them to your vehicle.
In the case of an accident with
activation of airbags or belt
tensioners, an automatic emergency
call is established. The advisor is
immediately connected to your
vehicle to see whether help is
needed.
Wi-Fi hotspot
The Wi-Fi hotspot of the vehicle
provides internet connectivity with a
maximum speed of 4G/LTE.
Note
The Wi-Fi hotspot functionality is not available for all markets.
Note
Some mobile devices connect to Wi-
Fi hotspots automatically and use
mobile data capacity in thebackground, even if they are not in
use. This includes automatic
updates, downloads, as well as
programme or app synchronisation
traffic. The data volume purchased
via OnStar might be consumed
rapidly. Turn off automatic
synchronisations in the settings of
your device.
Up to seven devices may be
connected.
To connect a mobile device with the
Wi-Fi hotspot:
1. Press j and then select Wi-Fi
settings on the Info Display. The settings displayed include the Wi- Fi hotspot name (SSID),
password and connection type.
2. Start a Wi-Fi network search on your mobile device.
3. Select your vehicle hotspot (SSID) when listed.
4. When prompted, enter the password on your mobile device.

124Driving and operating9Danger
Fuel is flammable and explosive.
No smoking. No naked flames or
sparks.
If you can smell fuel in your
vehicle, have the cause of this
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
A label with symbols at the fuel filler
flap is indicating the allowed fuel
types. In Europe the pump nozzles of the filling stations are marked with
these symbols. Refuel only the
allowed fuel type.
Caution
In case of misfuelling, do not
switch on ignition.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Pull up the fuel filler flap release lever located on the floor, left front
side of driver's seat.
The fuel filler flap is located at right
rear side of the vehicle.
3. Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise slowly. If a
hissing sound is heard, wait for it
to stop before completely
unscrewing the cap.
4. Remove the cap. The cap is tethered to the vehicle.
5. Place the nozzle in straight position to the filler neck and
press with slight force to insert.
To refuel, switch on pump nozzle. After the automatic cut-off, the
tank can be topped up by
operating the pump nozzle a
maximum of two more times.Caution
Wipe off any overflowing fuel
immediately.
6. To close, turn the fuel filler cap clockwise until it clicks.
7. Push the fuel filler flap closed until
it latches.

126Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................126
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 126
Vehicle storage ........................127
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....127
Vehicle checks ........................... 128
Performing work ......................128
Bonnet ..................................... 128
Engine oil ................................. 129
Engine coolant ......................... 130
Washer fluid ............................ 131
Brakes ..................................... 131
Brake fluid ............................... 131
Vehicle battery ......................... 131
Wiper blade replacement ........133
Bulb replacement .......................134
Halogen headlights ..................134
Front fog lights ......................... 136
Front turn lights .......................136
Tail lights ................................. 137
Side turn lights ......................... 138
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 138
Number plate light ...................139Interior lights ............................ 139
Instrument panel illumination ...139
Electrical system ........................140
Fuses ....................................... 140
Engine compartment fuse box . 141
Instrument panel fuse box .......143
Vehicle tools .............................. 144
Tools ........................................ 144
Wheels and tyres .......................145
Winter tyres ............................. 145
Tyre designations ....................145
Tyre pressure .......................... 146
Tyre pressure monitoring
system .................................... 147
Tread depth ............................. 150
Changing tyre and wheel size . 150 Wheel covers ........................... 150
Tyre chains .............................. 151
Tyre repair kit .......................... 151
Wheel changing .......................154
Spare wheel ............................ 155
Jump starting ............................. 159
Towing ....................................... 160
Towing the vehicle ...................160
Appearance care .......................161
Exterior care ............................ 161
Interior care ............................. 163General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control
units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may affect driver assistance
systems, fuel consumption, CO 2
emissions and other emissions of the
vehicle. They may also invalidate the
vehicle operating permit.

Technical data171Engine dataEngine identifier codeD10XESales designation1.0Piston displacement [cm3
]999Engine power [kW]54at rpm6500Torque [Nm]95at rpm4500Fuel typePetrolOctane rating RON 2)recommended95possible91possible98Additional fuel type–2)
A country-specific label at the fuel filler flap can supersede the engine specific requirement.