Opel Karl 2015 Owner's Manual
OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc 5/7/15
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 20
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 59
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 134
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 194
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 205
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
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2 Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
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Introduction 3
Vehicle specific data
Please enter your vehicle's data on
the previous page to keep it easily
accessible. This information is
available in the sections "Service
and maintenance" and "Technical
data" as well as on the identification
plate.
Introduction
Your vehicle is a designed
combination of advanced
technology, safety, environmental
friendliness and economy.
This Owner's Manual provides you
with all the necessary information to
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of
accident and injury which may result
from improper use of the vehicle.
You must always comply with the
specific laws and regulations of the
country that you are in. These laws
may differ from the information in
this Owner's Manual.
When this Owner's Manual refers to
a workshop visit, we recommend
your Opel Service Partner. For gas
vehicles we recommend an Opel
workshop authorised for servicing
gas vehicles.
All Opel Service Partners provide
first-class service at reasonable
prices. Experienced mechanics
trained by Opel work according to
specific Opel instructions.
The customer literature pack should
always be kept ready to hand in the
vehicle.
Using this Manual
.
This manual describes all
options and features available
for this model. Certain
descriptions, including those for
display and menu functions, may
not apply to your vehicle due to
model variant, country
specifications, special equipment
or accessories.
.
The "In brief" section will give
you an initial overview.
.
The table of contents at the
beginning of this manual and
within each section shows where
the information is located.
.
The index will enable you to
search for specific information.
.
This Owner's Manual depicts
left-hand drive vehicles.
Operation is similar for
right-hand drive vehicles.
.
The Owner's Manual uses the
factory engine designations. The
corresponding sales
designations can be found in the
section "Technical data".
.
Directional data, e.g. left or right,
or front or back, always relate to
the direction of travel.
.
The vehicle display screens may
not support your specific
language.
.
Display messages and interior
labelling are written in bold
letters.
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4 Introduction
Danger, Warning, and Caution
{
Danger
Text marked { Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
{
Warning
Text marked { Warning provides
information on risk of accident or
injury. Disregarding this
information may lead to injury.
Caution
Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage
to the vehicle. Disregarding this
information may lead to vehicle
damage.
Symbols
Page references are indicated with
0. 0 means "see page".
We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving.
Adam Opel AG
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In Brief 5
In Brief
Initial Drive Information
Unlocking the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . 7
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . 8
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 9
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Windscreen Wiper/Washer . . . . . 15
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Initial Drive
Information
Unlocking the Vehicle
Press K to unlock the doors and
load compartment. Open the doors
by pulling the handles.
To open the tailgate, push the
touchpad switch under the tailgate
moulding.
Unlocks all doors. The hazard
warning lights will flash twice.
Radio remote control
0 Radio
Remote Control 0 21,
Central locking system
0 Central
Locking System 0 22,
Load compartment
0 Load
Compartment 0 25.
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Seat Adjustment
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth
to ensure that the seat is locked in
place.
Seat position
0 Seat Position 0 33,
Seat adjustment
0 Seat
Adjustment 0 34.
{
Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
Seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Seat position
0 Seat Position 0 33,
Seat adjustment
0 Seat
Adjustment 0 34.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
Up : Seat higher
Down : Seat lower
Seat position
0 Seat Position 0 33,
Seat adjustment
0 Seat
Adjustment 0 34.
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Head Restraint Adjustment
Press release button, adjust height
and engage.
Safety Belts
Pull out the seat belt and engage in
belt buckle. The seat belt must not
be twisted and must fit close against
the body. The backrest must not be
tilted back too far (maximum
approx. 25°).
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat position
0 Seat Position 0 33,
Seat belts
0 Safety Belts 0 36,
Airbag system
0 Airbag
System 0 38.
Mirror Adjustment
Interior Mirror
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever
on the underside of the mirror
housing.
Interior mirror
0 Manual Rearview
Mirror 0 28.
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Exterior Mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror
and adjust it.
Convex exterior mirrors
0 Power
Mirrors 0 27.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
Unlock the lever, adjust the steering
wheel, then engage the lever and
ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
unless the vehicle is stationary and
the steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system
0 Airbag
System 0 38,
Ignition positions
0 Ignition
Positions 0 135.
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In Brief 9
Instrument Panel Overview
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1. Power windows on page Power
Windows 0 29.
Central locking system on page
Central Locking System 0 22.
2. Exterior mirrors on page
Convex Mirrors 0 27.
3. Cruise control, Speed limiter on
page Driver Assistance
Systems 0 148.
Heated steering wheel on page
Heated Steering Wheel 0 60.
4. Turn and lane-change signals,
headlight flash, dipped beam
and main beam on page
Indicator and Lane-Change
Signals 0 87.
Exit lighting on page Exit
Lighting 0 91.
Parking lights on page Parking
Lights 0 88.
5. Side air vents on page Fixed
Air Vents 0 132.
6. Instruments on page Steering
Wheel Adjustment 0 60.
7. Driver Information Centre on
page Driver Information Centre
(DIC) 0 75.
8. Steering wheel controls on
page Steering Wheel
Controls 0 60.
9. Windscreen wiper, Windscreen
washer system, rear wiper, rear
washer system on page
Windscreen Wiper/
Washer 0 61.
10. Centre air vents on page
Adjustable Air Vents 0 131.
11. Hazard warning lights on page
Hazard Warning Flashers 0 87.
12. Info-Display on page
Overview 0 93.
13. Infotainment system on page
Operation 0 99.
14. Glove box on page Glove
Box 0 53.
15. Climate control system on
page Electronic Climate
Control System 0 128.
16. Selector lever, manual gearbox
on page Manual
Gearbox 0 141.
17. Parking brake on page
Handbrake 0 142.
18. Ignition switch with steering
wheel lock on page Ignition
Positions 0 135.
19. Horn on page Horn 0 61.
Driver airbag on page Airbag
System 0 38.
20. Steering wheel adjustment on
page Steering Wheel
Adjustment 0 60.
21. Bonnet release lever on page
Bonnet 0 157.
22. Fuse box on page
Fuses 0 169.
23. Traction control system on
page Traction Control System
(TCS) 0 143.
Automatic engine start/stop on
page Automatic Engine Start/
Stop Feature 0 137.
City mode on page Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) 0 144.
Lane departure warning on
page Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0 150.
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24. Light switch,
Headlight range adjustment,
Front fog lights,
Rear fog light,
Instrument illumination on page
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 85.
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1. Infotainment system on page
Operation 0 99.
2. Info-Display on page
Overview 0 93.
3. Hazard warning lights on page
Hazard Warning Flashers 0 87.
4. Centre air vents on page
Adjustable Air Vents 0 131.
5. Turn and lane-change signals,
headlight flash, dipped beam
and main beam on page
Indicator and Lane-Change
Signals 0 87.
Exit lighting on page Exit
Lighting 0 91.
Parking lights on page Parking
Lights 0 88.
6. Instruments on page Steering
Wheel Adjustment 0 60.
7. Driver Information Centre on
page Driver Information Centre
(DIC) 0 75.
8. Cruise control, Speed limiter on
page Driver Assistance
Systems 0 148.
Heated steering wheel on page
Heated Steering Wheel 0 60.
9. Windscreen wiper, Windscreen
washer system, rear wiper, rear
washer system on page
Windscreen Wiper/
Washer 0 61.
10. Side air vents on page Fixed
Air Vents 0 132.
11. Steering wheel controls on
page Steering Wheel
Controls 0 60.
12. Exterior mirrors on page
Convex Mirrors 0 27
13. Power windows on page Power
Windows 0 29.
Central locking system on page
Central Locking System 0 22.
14. Light switch,
Headlight range adjustment,
Front fog lights,
Rear fog light,
Instrument illumination on page
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 85.
15. Traction control system on
page Traction Control System
(TCS) 0 143.
Automatic engine start/stop on
page Automatic Engine Start/
Stop Feature 0 137.
City mode on page Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) 0 144.
Lane departure warning on
page Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0 150.
16. Ignition switch with steering
wheel lock on page Ignition
Positions 0 135.
17. Fuse box on page
Fuses 0 169.
18. Bonnet release lever on page
Bonnet 0 157.
19. Horn on page Horn 0 61.
Driver airbag on page Airbag
System 0 38.
20. Steering wheel adjustment on
page Steering Wheel
Adjustment 0 60.
21. Parking brake on page
Handbrake 0 142.
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22. Selector lever, manual gearbox
on page Manual
Gearbox 0 141.
23. Climate control system on
page Electronic Climate
Control System 0 128.
24. Glove box on page Glove
Box 0 53.
Exterior Lighting
Turn light switch.
9 : Lights off
; : Sidelights
5 : Dipped beam
Fog lights
Press light switch.
# : Front fog light
s : Rear fog light
Lighting
0 Exterior Lamp
Controls 0 85.
Headlight flash, main beam
and dipped beam
Headlight flash : Pull lever
Main beam : Push lever
Dipped beam : Push or pull lever
Main beam
0 Headlamp Main/
Dipped Beam Changer 0 86.
Turn and lane-change signals
Lever up : Right indicator
Lever down : Left indicator
Turn and lane-change signals
0
Indicator and Lane-Change
Signals 0 87,
Parking lights
0 Parking
Lights 0 88.
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Hazard lights
Operated with |.
Hazard warning lights
0 Hazard
Warning Flashers 0 87.
Horn
Press a.
Windscreen Wiper/ Washer
Windscreen wiper
2 : Fast
1 : Slow
3 : Intermittent wiping
O : Off
For a single wipe when the
Windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper
0 Windscreen
Wiper/Washer 0 61,
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Wiper blade replacement 0 Wiper
Blade Replacement 0 162.
Windscreen washer system
Pull lever.
Windscreen wiper
0 Windscreen
Wiper/Washer 0 61,
Washer fluid
0 Washer Fluid 0 160.
Rear window wiper and
washer systems
Press the rocker switch to activate
the rear window wiper:
Upper position : Short interval
Lower position: Long interval
Middle position: Off
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer
0 Rear
Window Wiper/Washer 0 62.
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Climate Controls
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
the
=.
Heated rear window
0 Heated
Rear Window 0 30.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press 5.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
Heated rear window
= on.
Climate control system
0 Heating
and Ventilation System 0 125.
Transmission
Manual gearbox
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and engage
the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then
repeat gear selection.
Manual gearbox
0 Manual
Gearbox 0 141.
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Starting the Engine
Check before starting off
.
Tyre pressure and condition
0
Tyre Pressure 0 175.
.
Engine oil level and fluid levels
0 Engine Oil 0 158.
.
All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
.
Proper position of mirrors, seats,
and seat belts
0 Convex
Mirrors 0 27, Seat Position 0 33,
Three-Point Seat belt 0 37.
.
Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting the engine
.
Turn key to position 1.
.
Move the steering wheel slightly
to release the steering
wheel lock.
.
Operate clutch and brake.
.
Automatic transmission in P
or N.
.
Do not operate accelerator
pedal.
.
Turn key to position 3 and
release Starting the engine.
0
Starting the Engine 0 136.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at
a standstill and certain conditions
are fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
.
depress the clutch pedal
.
set the lever in neutral
.
release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position
in the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
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Stop-start system 0 Automatic
Engine Start/Stop Feature 0 137.
Parking
{
Warning
.
Do not park the vehicle on
an easily ignitable surface.
The high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite
the surface.
.
Always apply handbrake.
Pull switch
Y for approx.
one second.
.
Switch off the engine.
.
surface or uphill slope,
engage first gear or set the
selector lever to position P
before removing the ignition
key. On an uphill slope, turn
the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a
downhill slope, engage
reverse gear or set the
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
selector lever to position P
before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
.
Remove the ignition key.
Turn the steering wheel until
the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can
only be removed when the
selector lever is in
position P.
.
Close the windows.
.
Lock the vehicle with
Q on the
radio remote control.
.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system
0 Anti-theft Alarm
System 0 26.
.
The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off
0 End-of-Life
Vehicle Recovery 0 157.
.
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine
loads, operate the engine briefly
at a low load or run in neutral for
approx.
30 seconds before switching off,
in order to protect the
turbocharger.
Keys, locks
0 Keys 0 20,
Laying the vehicle up for a long
period of time
0 Vehicle
Storage 0 156.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Car Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Radio Remote Control . . . . . . . . . 21
Memorised Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Central Locking System . . . . . . . 22
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Doors
Load Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Vehicle Security
Anti-theft Alarm System . . . . . . . . 26
Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Interior Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 28
Windows
Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Heated Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . 30
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Keys and Locks
Keys
Replacement keys
The key number is specified on a
detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as
it is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks
0 Exterior Care 0 191.
Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend.
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To fold the key, first press the
button.
Car Pass
The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this data is required in
order to perform certain operations.
Radio Remote Control
Used to operate:
.
central locking system
.
anti-theft alarm system
The radio remote control has a
range of approx. 20 metres. It can
be restricted by external influences.
The hazard lights confirm operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, it may be due to the
following:
.
Range exceeded,
.
Battery voltage too low,
.
Frequent, repeated operation of
the remote control while not in
range, which will require
resynchronisation,
.
Overload of the central locking
system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time,
.
Interference from higher-power
radio waves from other sources.
Unlocking
0 Central Locking
System 0 22.
Radio remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range is reduced.
Batteries do not belong in
household waste. They must be
disposed of at an appropriate
recycling collection point.
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Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Key with fixed key section
Have the battery replaced by a
workshop.
Radio remote control
synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock
the door with the key in the driver's
door lock. The radio remote control
will be synchronised when the
ignition is switched on.
Memorised Settings
Whenever the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the following
settings are automatically
memorised by the key:
.
lighting
.
infotainment system
.
central locking system
.
comfort settings
The saved settings are
automatically used the next time the
memorised key is inserted into the
ignition switch and turned to position
1
0 Ignition Positions 0 135.
A precondition is that
Personalisation by driver is
activated in the personal settings of
the Graphic-Info-Display.
This must be set for each key used.
On vehicles equipped with
Colour-Info-Display, the
personalisation is permanently
activated.
Vehicle personalisation
0 Vehicle
Personalisation 0 82.
Central Locking System
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment.
Note
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
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Unlocking
Press K.
.
To unlock only the driver's door,
press
K once. To unlock all
doors and the load
compartment, press
K twice,
or
.
press
K once to unlock all
doors, load compartment.
The setting can be changed in the
menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation
0 Vehicle
Personalisation 0 82.
The setting can be saved for the
key being used.
Memorised settings
0 Memorised
Settings 0 22.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.
Press Q.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system
will not work.
Central locking button
Locks or unlocks all doors, the load
compartment from the passenger
compartment.
Press central locking button: the
doors are locked or unlocked.
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Fault in radio remote control
system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. Switch
on the ignition and press the central
locking button to unlock all doors,
load compartment.
By switching on the ignition, the
anti-theft locking system is
deactivated
0 Anti-theft Alarm
System 0 26.
Locking
Closed all Door, Open the Driver's
Door, press central locking button.
The vehicle is locked.
Close the Driver's door. Manually
lock the driver's door by turning
the key.
Fault in central locking system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. The
other doors can be opened by
Pulling up on the sill button and
pulling the interior handle to release
the latch for other doors. The load
compartment cannot be opened.
To deactivate the anti-theft locking
system, switch on the ignition
0
Anti-theft Alarm System 0 26.
Safety Locks
{
Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Caution
Do not pull the inside door handle
while the child security door lock
is set to LOCK position. To do so
can damage the inside door
handle.
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To close the child security door lock,
move the lever up to the lock
position.
To open a rear door when the child
security door lock is activated,
unlock the door from the inside and
open the door from the outside.
To cancel the child security door
lock, move the lever down to the
unlock position.
Doors
Load Compartment
Tailgate
Opening
To open the tailgate, with all doors
unlocked, press the touchpad switch
on the underside of pull cup handle
and lift up.
Central locking system
0 Central
Locking System 0 22.
Closing
Use the inside pull handle to lower
and close the tailgate.
Do not press the touchpad switch
while closing the tailgate; it will
unlock again.
Central locking system
0 Central
Locking System 0 22.
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General hints for operating
tailgate
{
Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate
open or ajar, e.g. when
transporting bulky objects, since
toxic exhaust gases, which
cannot be seen or smelled, could
enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.
Caution
Before opening the tailgate check
overhead obstructions, such as a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind
the tailgate.
Note
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Vehicle Security
Anti-theft Alarm System
It monitors:
.
doors, tailgate, bonnet
.
ignition
Unlocking the vehicle deactivates
both systems simultaneously.
Status LED is integrated in the
sensor on top of the instrument
panel.
Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:
LED illuminates : test, arming delay.
LED flashes quickly : doors, tailgate
or bonnet not completely closed,
or system fault.
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle by pressing K
on the radio remote control
deactivates anti-theft alarm system.
Alarm
The alarm can be silenced by
pressing any button of the radio
remote control or by switching on
the ignition.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated by pressing the
K or
switching on the ignition.
Auto door lock
If any of the doors is not opened or
the position of Ignition key is not
located in position 1 or position 2
within 3 minutes after unlocking
doors using the transmitter, all the
doors are locked and anti-theft
alarm system is activated
automatically.
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Automatic door unlocks
All doors will be automatically
unlocked when the impact is
delivered to impact sensors while
the ignition is position 2.
However, the doors may not be
unlocked if mechanical problems
occur with the door lock system or
battery.
Immobiliser
The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch.
If control indicator
A flashes when
the ignition is on, there is a fault in
the system; the engine cannot be
started. Switch off the ignition and
then repeat the start attempt.
If control indicator
A continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on
the anti-theft alarm system
0
Central Locking System 0 22,
Anti-theft Alarm System 0 26.
Control indicator
A 0 Immobiliser
Light 0 74.
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces
blind spots. The shape of the mirror
makes objects appear smaller,
which will affect the ability to
estimate distances.
Power Mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the control to left (L) or
right (R). Then swivel the control to
adjust the mirror.
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In position 0 no mirror is selected.
Folding Mirrors
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the
mirror by applying slight pressure to
the mirror housing.
Heated Mirrors
Operated by pressing =.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Interior Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever
on the underside of the mirror
housing.
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Windows
Manual Windows
The door windows can be opened
or closed with the window winders.
Power Windows
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Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
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Warning (Continued)
Be careful when closing the
windows. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as
they move.
Power windows can be operated
with ignition position 2.
Operate the switch for the
respective window by pushing to
open or pulling to close.
Operation
To open the window, press down on
the switch.
To close the window, lift up on the
switch.
Release the switch when the
window reaches the desired
position.
Auto up/down
To fully open the window
automatically, press the switch fully
down. To fully close the window
automatically, pull the switch fully
up. In automatic operation, the
window will fully open or close even
if you let go of the switch.
To stop the window at the desired
position while the window is in
operation, pull up or press down
and release the switch to the
opposite direction of the movement.
Safety function
If the window glass encounters
resistance above the middle of the
window during automatic closing, it
is immediately stopped and opened
again.
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