2019 OPEL KARL Door

94LightingInterior lights
When opening a door, the courtesy
light automatically switches on and
then off after a delay.
When exterior lighting has been on,
courtesy light will turn on when
ignition is switched off.
Note
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment, the courtesy lights are turned on automatically.
Courtesy lightOperate rocker switch:centre
position w:automatic switching on
when opening a door,
turns off after a delaypress d:permanently onpress K:permanently off
Reading lights
Operated by pressing the buttons in
front.
Lighting features
Exit lighting
Path lighting Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.
Activating
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.

Lighting954. Pull the stalk.
5. Close the driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed the
lights switch off after 2 minutes.
Exit lighting is switched off
immediately if the stalk is pulled while
the driver's door is open.
Activation, deactivation and duration of this function can be changed in the
Info Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 83.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 22.
Battery discharge protection Switching off electric lights
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched
off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.

96Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems...............96
Heating and ventilation system . 96 Air conditioning system .............97
Electronic climate control system ...................................... 99
Air vents ..................................... 102
Adjustable air vents .................102
Fixed air vents ......................... 103
Maintenance .............................. 103
Air intake ................................. 103
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 103
Service .................................... 103Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation system
Controls for: ● temperature
● fan speed
● air distribution
4:air recirculationÜ:heated rear window
Heated rear window Ü 3 32.
Heated exterior mirrors Ü 3 29.
Heated seats ß 3 37.
Heated steering wheel * 3 60.
Temperature
Adjust the temperature by turning the
temperature control.red:warmblue:cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.
Air distribution
M:to head area via adjustable air
ventsL:to head area and foot wellK:to foot well, with a small amount of air being directed to
windscreen and front door
windowsJ:to windscreen and foot well,
with a small amount of air being
directed to front door windowsV:to windscreen and front door
windows

Climate control97Intermediate settings are possible.Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Set air distribution control to V.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest speed.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards door
windows.
● For simultaneous warming of the
foot well, set air distribution
control to J.Air conditioning system
Controls for:
● temperature
● fan speed
● air distribution
A/C:cooling4:air recirculationÜ:heated rear window
Heated rear window Ü 3 32.
Heated exterior mirrors Ü 3 29.
Heated seats ß 3 37.
Heated steering wheel * 3 60.
Temperature
Adjust the temperature by turning the
temperature control.red:warmblue:cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.
Air distribution
M:to head area via adjustable air
ventsL:to head area and foot wellK:to foot well, with a small amount of air being directed to
windscreen and front door
windows

98Climate controlJ:to windscreen and foot well,
with a small amount of air being directed to front door windowsV:to windscreen and front door
windows (air conditioning is
activated in the background to
help preventing windows from
fogging)
Intermediate settings are possible.
Cooling A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling. The
LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation. Cooling is only
functional when the engine is running
and climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above
the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
Activated cooling may inhibit
Autostops.
Stop-start system 3 107.
Air recirculation system 4
Press 4 to activate air recirculation
mode. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Press 4 again to deactivate air
recirculation mode.9 Warning
Driving with recirculation mode for
a prolonged period of time can
make you sleepy. Periodically turn to the outside air mode for fresh
air.
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up. The quality
of the passenger compartment air
deteriorates, which may cause the
vehicle occupants to feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air
conditions, the windscreen may mist
up from outside, when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and deactivate V.
Maximum cooling Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
● Switch on cooling A/C.
● Switch on Air recirculation system 4.
● Set temperature control to coldest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set air distribution control to M.
● Open all vents.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows V
● Set air distribution control to V.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.

Climate control101Manual settingsClimate control system settings can
be changed by activating the buttons
and rotary knobs as follows.
Changing a setting will deactivate
Automatic mode.
Fan speed Z
Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed. The selected
fan speed is indicated by the number
of segments in the display. If the fan
is switched off the air conditioning is also deactivated.
To return to Automatic mode: Press
AUTO .
Air distribution
Press appropriate button for desired
adjustment. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button.
M:to head areaL:to head area and foot wellK:to foot well, with a small amount
of air being directed to
windscreen and front door
windowsJ:to windscreen and foot well,
with a small amount of air being
directed to front door windowsV:to windscreen and front door
windows (air conditioning is
activated in the background to
help preventing windows from
fogging)
To return to Automatic mode: Press
AUTO .
Cooling A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling. The
LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation. Cooling is only
functional when the engine is running and climate control fan is switched on.

Climate control103Fixed air ventsAdditional air vents are located
beneath the windscreen and door windows and in the foot wells.Maintenance
Air intake
The air intake in front of the
windscreen in the engine
compartment must be kept clear to
allow air intake. Remove any leaves,
dirt or snow.
Air conditioning regular
operation
In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, cooling must
be operated for a few minutes once a
month, irrespective of the weather
and time of year. Operation with
cooling is not possible when the
outside temperature is too low.
Service For optimal cooling performance, it is recommended to annually check the
climate control system, starting
three years after initial vehicle
registration, including:
● functionality and pressure test
● heating functionality
● leakage check
● check of drive belts
● cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage
● performance check
Note
Refrigerant R-134a contains
fluorinated greenhouse gases.

106Driving and operating0:ignition off: Some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, provided the ignition was
on previously1:accessory power mode: Steering wheel lock released, some
electrical functions are operable,
ignition is off2:ignition on power mode: Ignition
is on. Control indicators
illuminate and most electrical
functions are operable. To turn
the key from position 2 to 1 or 0,
first push the key all the way in
towards the steering column3:engine start: Release key after
starting procedure begins
To turn off the vehicle:
1. Make sure the vehicle is stopped.
2. Push the key all the way in
towards the steering column, then
turn the key to position 0.
3. Remove the key.
4. Apply the parking brake.
Steering wheel lock
The steering wheel is automatically
locked when the key is removed.9 Danger
Never remove the key from
ignition switch during driving as
this will cause steering wheel lock.
Retained power off
The following electronic systems are
operable until the driver's door is
opened or at the latest for
10 minutes after the ignition is
switched off:
● power windows
● power outlets
● power sunroof
Power to the Infotainment system will continue to operate for 30 minutes oruntil the key is removed from theignition switch, regardless of whether
any door is opened.