2019 OPEL KARL manual transmission

104Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 104
Control of the vehicle ...............104
Steering ................................... 105
Starting and operating ...............105
New vehicle running-in ............105
Ignition switch positions ...........105
Retained power off ..................106
Starting the engine ..................107
Overrun cut-off ........................ 107
Stop-start system ....................107
Parking .................................... 109
Engine exhaust .......................... 110
Catalytic converter ...................110
Manual transmission ..................111
Brakes ........................................ 112
Antilock brake system .............112
Parking brake .......................... 113
Brake assist ............................. 113
Hill start assist ......................... 113
Ride control systems .................114
Traction Control system ..........114
Electronic Stability Control ......115
City mode ................................ 115Driver assistance systems .........117
Cruise control .......................... 117
Speed limiter ........................... 118
Parking assist .......................... 119
Lane departure warning ..........121
Fuel ............................................ 122
Fuel for petrol engines .............122
Refuelling ................................ 123Driving hints
Control of the vehicle Never coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others.
All systems function during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 107.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must
be increased. This will be achieved by an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.

Driving and operating111Caution
Fuel grades other than those listedon pages 3 122, 3 171 could
damage the catalytic converter or
electronic components.
Unburnt petrol will overheat and
damage the catalytic converter.
Therefore avoid excessive use of the starter, running the fuel tank
dry and starting the engine by
pushing or towing.
In the event of misfiring, uneven
engine running, a reduction in engine performance or other unusual
problems, have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop as soon as
possible. In an emergency, driving
can be continued for a short period,
keeping vehicle speed and engine
speed low.
Manual transmission
To engage reverse, depress the
clutch pedal and engage the reverse
gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.
When operating, depress the clutch
pedal completely. Do not use the
pedal as a foot rest.
Caution
It is not advisable to drive with the hand resting on the selector lever.
Upshift indication 3 72.
Stop-start system 3 107.

186Interior mirrors.............................. 29
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 159
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......72, 121
Light switch .................................. 90
Load compartment ................25, 53
Load compartment cover .............55
Loading information .....................58
Low fuel ....................................... 74
M Malfunction indicator light ............71
Manual adjustment ......................28
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual transmission .................. 111
Manual windows ..........................30
Memorised settings ......................22
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors ......................................... 28
Misted light covers .......................93N
New vehicle running-in ..............105
Number plate light .....................139
O Object detection systems ...........119
Odometer ..................................... 65
Oil, engine .......................... 165, 169
OnStar .......................................... 86
Operate pedal ............................... 71
Outside temperature ....................62
Overrun cut-off ........................... 107
P Parking ................................ 19, 109
Parking assist ...................... 72, 119
Parking brake ............................ 113
Parking lights ............................... 93
Performing work ........................128
Power outlets ............................... 64
Power steering.............................. 72
Power windows ............................ 30
Puncture ..................................... 155
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 183
Radio remote control ...................21
REACH ....................................... 178
Reading lights .............................. 94
Rear doors ................................... 25Rear floor storage cover ..............56
Rear fog light .................74, 92, 137
Rear window wiper and washer ..62
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 165, 169
Reduced engine power ................74
Refuelling ................................... 123 Registered trademarks ...............179
Retained power off .....................106
Reversing lights ........................... 93
Ride control systems ..................114
Roof .............................................. 32
Roof load ...................................... 58
Roof rack ..................................... 57
S Safety belts ................................... 38
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 36
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................70
Seat belts ..................................... 38
Seat heating ................................. 37
Seat position ................................ 35
Service ....................................... 103 Service display ............................ 66
Service information ....................164
Service vehicle soon .................... 71
Side airbag system ......................44
Sidelights ...................................... 90
Side turn lights ........................... 138

187Software acknowledgement.......178
Spare wheel ............................... 155
Speed limiter......................... 74, 118
Speedometer ............................... 64
Starting and operating ................105
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................107
Steering ...................................... 105
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 60
Steering wheel controls ...............60
Stop-start system........................ 107
Storage ......................................... 52
Storage compartments .................52
Sunroof ........................................ 32
Sun visors .................................... 32
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 65
Tail lights ................................... 137
Three-point seat belt .................... 39
Tools .......................................... 144
Towing ........................................ 160
Towing the vehicle .....................160
Traction Control system ............. 114
Traction Control system off........... 73
Transmission ............................... 17
Tread depth ............................... 150
Trip odometer .............................. 65
Turn lights .............................. 69, 92Tyre chains ................................ 151
Tyre designations ......................145
Tyre pressure ............................ 146
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 73, 147
Tyre pressures ........................... 174
Tyre repair kit ............................. 151
U
Upholstery .................................. 163
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................... 80
Vehicle battery ........................... 131
Vehicle checks............................ 128
Vehicle data ........................ 169, 172
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 180
Vehicle dimensions .................... 173
Vehicle Identification Number ....167
Vehicle jack ................................ 144
Vehicle messages .......................81
Vehicle personalisation ...............83
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 127
Vehicle tools ............................... 144
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Ventilation ..................................... 96W
Warning chimes ........................... 83
Warning lights ............................... 64
Warning triangle .......................... 56
Washer and wiper systems .........15
Washer fluid ............................... 131
Wheel changing .........................154
Wheel covers ............................. 150
Wheels and tyres .......................145
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30
Windscreen wiper and washer ....61
Winter tyres ............................... 145
Wiper blade replacement ..........133