Opel Karl 2016 Owner's Manual
OPEL KARL
Owner's Manual
Contents
Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 21
Seats, restraints ........................... 33
Storage ........................................ 51
Instruments and controls ............. 58
Lighting ........................................ 90
Climate control ............................. 97
Driving and operating ................. 106
Vehicle care ............................... 134
Service and maintenance .......... 173
Technical data ........................... 176
Customer information ................ 187
Index .......................................... 194
2 Introduction
Introduction
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.
Disregarding the description given in
this manual may affect your warranty.
When this Owner's Manual refers to a
workshop visit, we recommend your
Opel Service Partner.
For gas vehicles we recommend an
Opel Repairer 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.
All Opel Dealers 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 lefthand drive vehicles. Operation is
similar for right-hand drive
vehicles.
● The Owner's Manual uses the
engine identifier code. The
corresponding sales designation
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.
● Displays may not support your
specific language.
● Display messages and interior
labelling are written in bold
letters.
4 Introduction
Danger, Warnings and
Cautions
9 Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
9 Warning
Text marked 9 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 3.
3 means "see page".
Page references and index entries
refer to the indented headings given
in the section table of content.
Chronological order to select menu
entries in the vehicle personalisation
is indicated with I.
We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving.
Adam Opel AG
Introduction 5
6 In brief
In brief
Initial drive information
Vehicle unlocking
Press c to unlock the doors and load
compartment. Open the doors by
pulling the handles.
To open the tailgate, push the switch
on the underside of the brand
emblem.
Radio remote control 3 22, Central
locking system 3 23, Load
compartment 3 26.
In brief 7
Seat adjustment
Longitudinal adjustment
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 3 34, Seat adjustment
3 35.
Backrest inclination
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Seat position 3 34, Seat adjustment
3 35.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up : seat higher
down : seat lower
Seat position 3 34, Seat adjustment
3 35.
8 In brief
Head restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height
and engage.
Head restraints 3 33.
Seat belt
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 3 34, Seat belts
3 37, Airbag system 3 39.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To adjust the mirror, move the mirror
housing in the desired direction.
Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
3 29.
In brief 9
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust it.
Exterior mirrors 3 28, Electric
adjustment 3 28, Folding exterior
mirrors 3 28.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 28.
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 3 39, Ignition
positions 3 107.
10 In brief
Instrument panel overview
In brief 11
1 Power windows ..................... 30
Central locking system .......... 23
2 Exterior mirrors ..................... 28
3 Cruise control ..................... 122
Speed limiter ...................... 124
Heated steering wheel .......... 59
4 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ...... 92
Exit lighting ........................... 96
Parking lights ........................ 93
5 Side air vents ...................... 103
6 Instruments .......................... 63
7 Driver Information Centre ...... 75
8 Steering wheel controls .......59
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear window
wiper, rear window washer
system ................................... 60
10 Centre air vents .................. 103
11 Hazard warning flashers ......92
12 Info-Display ........................... 80
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 27
14 Infotainment system
15 Glovebox .............................. 51
16 Climate control system .......... 97
17 AUX input, USB input
18 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 113
Selector lever, manual
transmission automated ...... 114
19 Seat heating .......................... 36
20 Parking brake ...................... 118
21 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............ 107
22 Horn ..................................... 60
Driver airbag ........................ 42
23 Bonnet release lever .......... 136
24 Steering wheel adjustment ..59
25 Fuse box ............................ 150
26 Traction Control system .....119
City mode ............................ 121
Stop-start system ................ 109
Fuel selector ......................... 65
Lane departure warning ..... 126
Electronic Stability Control . 120
27 Light switch .......................... 90
Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 91
Front fog light ........................ 92
Rear fog light ........................ 93
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination .................. 94
12 In brief
In brief 13
1 Power windows ..................... 30
Central locking system .......... 23
2 Exterior mirrors ..................... 28
3 Cruise control ..................... 122
Speed limiter ...................... 124
Heated steering wheel .......... 59
4 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ...... 92
Exit lighting ........................... 96
Parking lights ........................ 93
5 Side air vents ...................... 103
6 Instruments .......................... 63
7 Driver Information Centre ...... 75
8 Steering wheel controls .......59
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear window
wiper, rear window washer
system ................................... 60
10 Centre air vents .................. 103
11 Hazard warning flashers ......92
12 Info-Display ........................... 80
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 27
14 Infotainment system
15 Glovebox .............................. 51
16 Climate control system .......... 97
17 AUX input, USB input
18 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 113
Selector lever, manual
transmission automated ...... 114
19 Seat heating .......................... 36
20 Parking brake ...................... 118
21 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............ 107
22 Horn ..................................... 60
Driver airbag ........................ 42
23 Bonnet release lever .......... 136
24 Steering wheel adjustment ..59
25 Fuse box ............................ 150
26 Traction Control system .....119
City mode ............................ 121
Stop-start system ................ 109
Fuel selector ......................... 65
Lane departure warning ..... 126
Electronic Stability Control . 120
27 Light switch .......................... 90
Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 91
Front fog light ........................ 92
Rear fog light ........................ 93
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination .................. 94
14 In brief
Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
: lights off
7
: sidelights
8
: headlights
9
Fog lights
Press button in light switch:
: front fog lights
>
: rear fog light
r
Headlight flash, high beam and low beam
headlight flash : pull lever
high beam : push lever
low beam : push or pull lever
High beam 3 90, Headlight flash
3 91.
Turn and lane-change signals
lever up : right turn signal
lever down : left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 92, Parking lights 3 93.
In brief 15
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
Hazard warning flashers 3 92.
Horn
Press j.
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper
HI : fast
LO : slow
E
: interval wiping
OFF : off
For single wipe when the wiper is off,
press lever down to position 2.
Windscreen wiper 3 60.
16 In brief
Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 60,
Washer fluid 3 138, Wiper blade
replacement 3 141.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper switch : continuous
operation
lower switch : intermittent
operation
middle position : off
Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 61.
In brief 17
Climate control
Heated rear window
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü.
Heated rear window 3 31.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing Ü also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 28.
Demisting and defrosting the windows
●
Press 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 door
windows.
Climate control system 3 97.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and press the
release button on the selector lever
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 transmission 3 113.
18 In brief
Manual transmission automated
R : reverse, engage only when
vehicle is stationary
N : neutral
D : automatic mode
M : manual mode
: upshift in manual mode
<
: downshift in manual mode
]
Manual transmission automated
3 114.
Starting off
Check before starting off
● Tyre pressure and condition
3 154, 3 186.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 137.
● 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 3 28, 3 34,
3 38.
● 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.
● Manual transmission: operate
clutch and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
In brief 19
Starting the engine 3 108.
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:
Vehicles with manual transmission:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Set the lever to 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.
Vehicles with manual transmission automated:
If the vehicle is at a standstill with the
brake pedal depressed, Autostop is
activated automatically, indicated by
the needle at the AUTOSTOP
position in the tachometer.
Release the brake pedal or move
selector lever out of D to restart the
engine.
Stop-start system 3 109.
20 In brief
Parking
9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking
brake. Activate the manual
parking brake without pressing
the release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill
slope or uphill slope. Depress
brake pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level
surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear 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
before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows and the
sunroof.
● Remove the ignition key from
the ignition switch. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with manual
transmission automated, the key
can only be removed from the
ignition switch when the parking
brake is applied.
●
Lock the vehicle by pressing e on
the radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 27.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 136.
Caution
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 3 21, Laying-up the
vehicle for a long period of time
3 135.
Keys, doors and windows 21
Keys, doors and windows
Keys, locks ................................... 21
Keys .......................................... 21
Radio remote control ................. 22
Memorised settings ................... 23
Central locking system .............. 23
Child locks ................................. 25
Doors ........................................... 26
Load compartment .................... 26
Vehicle security ............................ 27
Anti-theft alarm system .............. 27
Immobiliser ................................ 27
Exterior mirrors ............................ 28
Mirrors ....................................... 28
Electric adjustment .................... 28
Folding mirrors .......................... 28
Heated mirrors ........................... 28
Interior mirrors ............................. 29
Manual anti-dazzle .................... 29
Windows ...................................... 29
Windscreen ............................... 29
Manual windows ........................ 29
Power windows ......................... 30
Heated rear window .................. 31
Sun visors .................................. 31
Roof ............................................. 31
Sunroof ...................................... 31
Keys, locks
Keys
Caution
Do not attach heavy or bulky items
to the ignition key.
Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys, as
it is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 169.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel bolts is specified on
a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.
Wheel changing 3 162.
22 Keys, doors and windows
Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
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 warning flashers 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:
● The range is exceeded.
● The battery voltage is too low.
● Frequent, repeated operation of
the radio 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 3 23.
Radio remote control battery replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Keys, doors and windows 23
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit
sideways. Replace the battery
(battery type CR 2032), paying
attention to the installation position.
Close the unit and synchronise.
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
● presets for 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 3 107.
A precondition is that Personalization
By Driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Info-Display.
This must be set for each key used.
Vehicle personalisation 3 84.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors and load
compartment.
Note
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Unlocking
Press c.
24 Keys, doors and windows
Two settings are selectable in the
Info-Display:
● To unlock only the driver's door,
press c once. To unlock all doors
and load compartment, press c
twice.
●
Press c once to unlock all doors
and load compartment.
The setting can be changed in the
menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 84.
The setting can be saved for the key
being used.
Memorised settings 3 23.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.
Press e.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system
will not work.
Central locking buttons
Locks or unlocks doors and the load
compartment from inside the
passenger compartment.
Press e to lock.
Press c to unlock.
Keys, doors and windows 25
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 c to unlock the other
doors and load compartment.
By switching on the ignition, the antitheft alarm system is deactivated.
Locking
Close all doors. Open the driver's
door and press the 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. From the
inside of the vehicle the doors can be
unlocked by pulling up the lock button
on the respective door. The load
compartment cannot be unlocked.
Automatic door locking
If no door is opened or the position of
ignition key is not located in position
1 or position 2 within three minutes
after unlocking with the radio remote
control, all the doors are locked and
the anti-theft alarm system is
activated automatically.
Child locks
9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Move the pin in the rear door to the
front. The door cannot be opened
from inside.
26 Keys, doors and windows
Doors
Load compartment
Tailgate
Opening
To open the tailgate, push the switch
on the underside of the brand
emblem.
Closing
Use interior handle.
Do not press the touchpad switch
whilst closing as this will unlock the
tailgate again.
Central locking system 3 23.
General hints for operating tailgate
9 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, e.g. 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.
Keys, doors and windows 27
Vehicle security
Anti-theft alarm system
It monitors:
● doors, tailgate, bonnet
● ignition
Status LED
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
Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
: doors, tailgate or
bonnet not
completely closed,
or system fault
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle by pressing c
deactivates anti-theft alarm system.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm horn
sounds and the hazard warning lights
flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by
pressing any button on the radio
remote control or by switching on the
ignition.
The anti-theft alarm system can only
be deactivated by pressing c on the
radio remote control or by switching
on the ignition.
Vehicle messages 3 81.
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 the control indicator d flashes when
the ignition is on, there is a fault in the
system; the engine cannot be started.
Switch off the ignition and repeat the
start attempt.
If the control indicator 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.
Switch on the anti-theft alarm
system 3 23, 3 27.
Control indicator d 3 74.
28 Keys, doors and windows
Exterior mirrors
Mirrors
The shape of the mirrors makes
objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the control to left (L) or right
(R). Then swivel the control to adjust
the mirror.
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 Ü.
Mirror heating works with the engine
running.
It is switched off automatically after a
short time.
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