Opel Karl 2019 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

Contents

Introduction ....................................	2
In brief ............................................	6
Keys, doors and windows ............	20
Seats, restraints ...........................	34
Storage ........................................	52
Instruments and controls .............	59
Lighting ........................................	90
Climate control .............................	96
Driving and operating .................	104
Vehicle care ...............................	126
Service and maintenance ..........	164
Technical data ...........................	167
Customer information ................	175
Index ..........................................	184

2Introduction

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

●Thismanualdescribesalloptions 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"Inbrief"sectionwillgiveyou 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.

●ThisOwner'sManualdepictslefthand 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.

4Introduction

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 informationonpossibledamageto 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.

Your Opel Team

Introduction 5

6In brief

In brief

Initial drive information

Vehicle unlocking

Press cto unlock the doors and load compartment.

Manual door locks

To unlock the front doors or the tailgate, turn the key in the lock anticlockwise. To unlock a rear door, pull the interior lock button on the respective door.

Open the doors by pulling the handles.

To open the tailgate, push the switch ontheundersideofthebrandemblem and lift up slightly.

Radio remote control 3 21. Central locking system 3 22. Front doors 3 25.

Load compartment 3 25.

In brief

7

Seat adjustment

Longitudinal adjustment

Pull handle, slide seat, release handle.Trytomovetheseatbackand forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place.

Seat position 3 35. Seat adjustment 3 36.

Backrest inclination

Pull lever, adjust inclination and release lever. Allow the seat to engage audibly.

Seat position 3 35. Seat adjustment 3 36.

Seat height

Lever pumping motion

up	:	seat higher
down	:	seat lower

Seat position 3 35. Seat adjustment 3 36.

8In brief

Head restraint adjustment

Seat belt

	Press release button, adjust height	Pullouttheseatbeltandfasteninbelt
	and engage.	buckle. The seat belt must not be
	Head restraints 3 34.	twisted and must fit close against the
		body. The backrest must not be tilted
		back too far (maximum approx. 25 °).
		To unfasten belt, press red button on
		belt buckle.
		Seat position 3 35.
		Seat belts 3 38.
		Airbag system 3 40.

Mirror adjustment

Interior mirror

To adjust the mirror, move the mirror housing in the desired direction.

Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror 3 29.

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Exterior mirrors

Manual adjustment

Swivel lever in required direction. Exterior mirrors 3 28.

Manual adjustment 3 28.

Electric adjustment

Selecttherelevantexteriormirrorand adjust it.

Electric adjustment 3 28. Folding exterior mirrors 3 28. Heated exterior mirrors 3 29.

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 40. Ignition positions 3 105.

10

In brief

Instrument panel overview

In brief

11

1	Central locking system	22		13	Anti-theft alarm system
	Power windows .....................	30			status LED ...........................	27
2	Exterior mirrors .....................	28		14	Infotainment system
3	Cruise control .....................	117		15	Glovebox ..............................	52
	Speed limiter	118		16	Climate control system ..........	96
				17	AUX input, USB input
	Heated steering wheel ..........	60				111
4	Turn lights, headlight			18	Selector lever .....................
				19	Seat heating	37
	flash, low beam and high
	beam .....................................	92		20	Parking brake ......................	113
	Exit lighting ...........................	94		21	Ignition switch with	105
	Parking lights	93			steering wheel lock ............
				22	Horn	61
5	Side air vents ......................	102
6	Instruments	64			Driver airbag ........................	43
				23	Bonnet release lever	128
7	Driver Information Centre	75
				24	Steering wheel adjustment	60
8	Steering wheel controls .......	60
9	Windscreen wiper,			25	Fuse box ............................	143
				26	Traction Control system	114
	windscreen washer
	system, rear window				City mode ............................	115
	wiper,rearwindowwasher	61			Stop-start system ................	107
	system ...................................				Lane departure warning	121
10	Centre air vents	102
					Electronic Stability Control	. 115
11	Hazard warning flashers	91
12	Info Display ...........................	80

27 Light switch ..........................	90
Headlight range
adjustment ...........................	91
Front fog light ........................	92
Rear fog light ........................	92
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ..................	93

12

In brief

In brief

13

1	Central locking system	22		13	Anti-theft alarm system
	Power windows .....................	30			status LED ...........................	27
2	Exterior mirrors .....................	28		14	Infotainment system
3	Cruise control .....................	117		15	Glovebox ..............................	52
	Speed limiter	118		16	Climate control system ..........	96
				17	AUX input, USB input
	Heated steering wheel ..........	60				111
4	Turn lights, headlight			18	Selector lever .....................
				19	Seat heating	37
	flash, low beam and high
	beam .....................................	92		20	Parking brake ......................	113
	Exit lighting ...........................	94		21	Ignition switch with	105
	Parking lights	93			steering wheel lock ............
				22	Horn	61
5	Side air vents ......................	102
6	Instruments	64			Driver airbag ........................	43
				23	Bonnet release lever	128
7	Driver Information Centre	75
				24	Steering wheel adjustment	60
8	Steering wheel controls .......	60
9	Windscreen wiper,			25	Fuse box ............................	143
				26	Traction Control system	114
	windscreen washer
	system, rear window				City mode ............................	115
	wiper,rearwindowwasher	61			Stop-start system ................	107
	system ...................................				Lane departure warning	121
10	Centre air vents	102
					Electronic Stability Control	. 115
11	Hazard warning flashers	91
12	Info Display ...........................	80

27 Light switch ..........................	90
Headlight range
adjustment ...........................	91
Front fog light ........................	92
Rear fog light ........................	92
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ..................	93

14

In brief

Exterior lighting

Light switch

Turn light switch:

7 : lights off

8 : sidelights

9 : headlights

Fog lights

Press button in light switch: > : front fog lights

r : rear fog light

Headlight flash, high beam and	Turn lights
low beam

headlight flash	:	pull stalk
high beam	:	push stalk

High beam 3 90. Headlight flash 3 90.

stalk up	:	right turn light
stalk down	:	left turn light

Turn lights 3 92.

Parking lights 3 93.

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Hazard warning flashers	Horn	Washer and wiper systems
		Windscreen wiper

Operated by pressing ¨.	Press j.
Hazard warning flashers 3 91.	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 61.

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In brief

Windscreen washer

Pull lever.

Windscreen washer system 3 61. Washer fluid 3 131.

Wiper blade replacement 3 133.

Rear window wiper

Presstherockerswitchtoactivatethe 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 and washer 3 62.

In brief

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Climate control

Heated rear window

The heating is operated by pressing

Ü.

Heated rear window 3 32.

Heated exterior mirrors

Pressing Üalso activates the heated exterior mirrors.

Heated exterior mirrors 3 29.

Demisting and defrosting the windows

●Set air distribution control to V.

●Set temperature control to warmest level.

●Set fan speed to highest level.

●Electronic climate control system: Press V.

●SwitchonheatedrearwindowÜ.

●Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the door windows.

Climate control system 3 96.

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.

Transmission 3 111.

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In brief

Starting off

Check before starting off

●Tyre pressure and condition 3 146, 3 174.

●Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 129.

●All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free from dirt, snow and ice and are operational.

●Proper position of mirrors 3 28, seats 3 35, and seat belts

3 39.

●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 pedal.

●Donotoperateacceleratorpedal.

●Turn key to position 3 and release.

Starting the engine 3 107.

To turn the key back from position 2 to 1 or 0, first push the key all the way in towards the steering column.

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.

●Engage neutral gear.

●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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Parking

9Warning

●Do not park the vehicle on an easily ignitable surface. The high temperature of the exhaustsystemcouldignitethe 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, turnthe frontwheelsawayfrom 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.

●Lockthevehiclebypressingeon 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 3 128.

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 20.

Laying-up the vehicle for a long period of time 3 127.

20 Keys, doors and windows

Keys, doors and
windows
Keys, locks ...................................	20
Keys ..........................................	20
Radio remote control .................	21
Memorised settings ...................	22
Central locking system ..............	22
Child locks .................................	24
Doors ...........................................	25
Front doors ................................	25
Rear doors .................................	25
Load compartment ....................	25
Vehicle security ............................	27
Anti-theft alarm system ..............	27
Immobiliser ................................	27
Exterior mirrors ............................	28
Mirrors .......................................	28
Manual adjustment ....................	28
Electric adjustment ....................	28
Folding mirrors ..........................	28
Heated mirrors ...........................	29
Interior mirrors .............................	29
Manual anti-dazzle ....................	29
Windows ......................................	30
Windscreen ...............................	30

Manual windows ........................	30
Power windows .........................	30
Heated rear window ..................	32
Sun visors ..................................	32
Roof .............................................	32
Sunroof ......................................	32

Keys, locks

Keys

Caution

Donotattachheavyorbulkyitems to the ignition key.

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 3 161.

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 3 154.

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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 m. 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,itmaybeduetothefollowing:

●The range is exceeded.

●The battery voltage is too low.

●Frequent, repeated operation of theradioremotecontrolwhilenot 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 22.

Radio remote control battery replacement

Replace the battery as soon as the range reduces.

22 Keys, doors and windows

Batteries do not belong in household waste. They must be disposed of at an appropriate recycling collection point.

Key with foldaway key section

Press button to extend the key.

Open the unit. Replace the battery (battery type CR 2032), paying attention to the installation position. Close the unit and synchronise.

Memorised settings

Whenever the ignition is switched off, some functions of the following settings may be automatically memorisedbytheremotecontrolunit:

●lighting

●presets for Infotainment system

●central locking system

●comfort settings

The saved settings are automatically usedthenexttimethememorisedkey is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to position 1 3 105.

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 83.

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.

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Unlocking

Press c.

Two settings are selectable in the Info Display:

●To unlock only the driver's door, press conce. To unlock all doors and load compartment, press c twice.

●Press conce to unlock all doors and load compartment.

The setting can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info Display.

Vehicle personalisation 3 83.

The setting can be saved for the key being used.

Memorised settings 3 22.

Locking

Close doors and load compartment.

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 eto lock. Press cto unlock.

24 Keys, doors and windows

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 cto 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 3 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.

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Doors

Front doors

Central locking system

See Central locking system 3 22.

Manual door locks

Unlock a front door by turning the key in the lock anti-clockwise. Pull the handle to open the door.

To lock the door, turn the key clockwise in the lock.

Rear doors

Central locking system

See Central locking system 3 22.

Manual door locks

To unlock a rear door, pull the interior lock button on the respective door. Open the door by pulling the handle.

Push the interior lock button down to lock the respective door.

Load compartment

Tailgate

Opening

Central locking system

To open the tailgate with all doors unlocked, push the touchpad switch on the underside of the tailgate handle and lift up the tailgate.

26 Keys, doors and windows

Manual door locks

To unlock the tailgate, insert the key into the lock and turn it anti-clockwise into a horizontal position. Lift the tailgate to open it.

Closing

Useinteriorhandletolowerandclose the tailgate.

Do not press the touchpad switch whilst closing as this will unlock the tailgate again.

Central locking system 3 22.

Manual door locks

Tolockthetailgate,insertthekeyinto the lock and turn it clockwise into a vertical position.

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 movingareaaboveandbehindthe 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			Status during the first 30 seconds of			Vehicle messages 3 81.
Anti-theft alarm system			anti-theft alarm system activation:			If the vehicle's battery is to be
			LED illuminates	: test, arming delay		disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
It monitors:			LED flashes	: doors, tailgate or		work), the alarm siren must be
			quickly	bonnet not		deactivated as follows: Switch the
●	doors, tailgate, bonnet
				completelyclosed,		ignition on then off, then disconnect
●	ignition			or system fault		the vehicle's battery within
Status LED			Seek the assistance of a workshop in			15 seconds.
			the event of faults.			Immobiliser
			Deactivation
						The system is part of the ignition
			Unlocking the vehicle by pressing c			switch and checks whether the
			deactivates anti-theft alarm system.			vehicle is allowed to be started with
			Alarm			the key being used.
						The immobiliser is activated
			When triggered, the alarm horn			automatically after the key has been
			sounds and the hazard warning lights			removed from the ignition switch.
			flash simultaneously. The number			Ifthecontrolindicatordflasheswhen
			and duration of alarm signals are			the ignition is on, there is a fault in the
			stipulated by legislation.			system;theenginecannotbestarted.
StatusLEDisintegratedinthesensor			The alarm can be silenced by			Switch off the ignition and repeat the
on top of the instrument panel.			pressing any button on the radio			start attempt.
			remote control or by switching on the			If the control indicator continues
			ignition.			flashing, attempt to start the engine
			The anti-theft alarm system can only			using the spare key and seek the
			be deactivated by pressing con the			assistance of a workshop.
			radio remote control or by switching
			on the ignition.

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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 22, 3 27.

Control indicator d 3 74.

Exterior mirrors

Mirrors

The shape of the mirrors makes objects appear smaller, which will affect the ability to estimate distances.

Manual adjustment

Adjust mirrors by swivelling lever in required direction.

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.