OPEL KARL 2019 Owner's Guide

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Heated mirrors
Type 1Type 2
Operated by pressing Ü.
Mirror heating works with the engine
running.
It is switched off automatically after a
short time.
Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.

30Keys, doors and windowsWindows
Windscreen Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers, e.g. toll road stickers or similar, on the windscreen
in the area of the interior mirror.
Otherwise the detection zone of the
sensor in the mirror housing could be restricted.
Windscreen replacementCaution
If the vehicle has a front-looking
camera sensor for the driver
assistance systems, it is very
important that any windscreen
replacement is performed
accurately according to Opel
specifications. Otherwise, these
systems may not work properly
and there is a risk of unexpected
behaviour and / or messages from these systems.
Manual windows
The windows can be opened or
closed manually with the window
cranks.
Power windows
9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
Be careful when closing the
windows. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they
move.
Operable with ignition on (position 2)
3 105.
Retained power off 3 106.
Operate the switch in the door trim for
the respective window by pushing to
open or pulling to close.
Open
Short push: window opens in stages.

Keys, doors and windows31Long push: window opens
automatically up to end position. To
stop movement, move switch in
opposite direction.
Close
Short pull: window closes in stages.
Longer pull: window closes
automatically up to end position. To
stop movement, move switch in
opposite direction.
Safety function
If the window glass encounters
resistance above the middle of the
window during automatic closing, it is
immediately stopped and opened
again.
Override safety function In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, switch on the
ignition, then pull the switch several times to close the windows in stages.Child safety system for rear
windows
Press z to deactivate rear door
power windows; the LED illuminates.
To activate, press z again.
Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated at short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Initialising the power windows
If the windows cannot be opened or
closed automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery),
activate the window electronics as
follows:
1. Close the doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Close the window completely and
operate the button for an
additional 2 seconds.
4. Repeat this procedure for each window.

32Keys, doors and windowsHeated rear windowType 1Type 2Operated by pressing Ü.
Rear window heating works with the engine running.
It is switched off automatically after a
short time.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
The covers of the mirrors should be
closed when driving.Roof
Sunroof9 Warning
Take care when operating the
sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
movable parts when operating
them. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they
move.
Operable via a rocker switch with
ignition on (position 2) 3 105.
Retained power off 3 106.

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Raise
Hold switch p depressed until the
sunroof is raised at the rear.
Open
From raised position press and
release switch p: the sunroof is
opened automatically up to end
position. To stop movement before
end position, operate switch once
more.
Close
Hold switch r depressed from any
position until sunroof is closed
completely. Releasing the switch
stops movement in any position.
Note
If the top of the roof is wet, tilt
sunroof, allow water to run off and
then open sunroof.
Do not affix any stickers to sunroof.
Sunblind
The sunblind is manually operated. Close or open the sunblind by sliding. When the sunroof is open, the
sunblind is always open.

34Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 34
Front seats ................................... 35
Seat position .............................. 35
Seat adjustment ........................36
Heating ...................................... 37
Seat belts ..................................... 38
Three-point seat belt .................39
Airbag system .............................. 40
Front airbag system ...................43
Side airbag system ....................44
Curtain airbag system ...............45
Airbag deactivation ....................45
Child restraints ............................. 46
Child restraint systems ..............46
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 49Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Front head restraints, height
adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.

Seats, restraints35Rear head restraints, height
adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards and
let engage. To move downwards, press the catch to release and push
the head restraint downwards.
Removal of rear head restraint
E.g. when using a child restraint
system 3 46.
Press both catches, pull the head
restraint upwards and remove.
Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
9 Danger
Do not sit closer than 25 cm to the
steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
9 Warning
Never store any objects under the
seats.

36Seats, restraints
● Sit with buttocks as far backagainst the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that legs
are slightly angled when fully
pressing the pedals. Slide the
front passenger seat as far back
as possible.
● Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on all
sides and of all display
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between head and the roof
frame. Your thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without
pressing into it.
● Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to easily reach the
steering wheel with arms slightly
bent. Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do
not angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a
maximum rake of approx. 25°.
● Adjust seat and steering wheel in
a way that the wrist rests on top
of the steering wheel while the
arm is fully extended and
shoulders on the backrest.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 60.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 34.
● Adjust the seat belt 3 39.
Seat adjustment
Drive only with engaged seats and backrests.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.

Seats, restraints37Backrest inclination
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the backrest to
engage audibly.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up:seat higherdown:seat lowerHeating
Activate seat heating by pressing ß
for the respective front seat.
The LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation.
Pressing ß once more deactivates
seat heating.
Seat heating is operational when
engine is running.
During an Autostop, seat heating is
also operational.
Stop-start system 3 107.

38Seats, restraintsSeat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Therefore the risk
of injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time.
Child restraint system 3 46.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, pollution and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components replaced by a workshop. After an accident,
have the belts and triggered belt
pretensioners replaced by a
workshop.
Note
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder
Front seats are equipped with a seat
belt reminder, indicated for driver seat
as control indicator X in the
tachometer 3 70, and for front
passenger seat as control indicator
k in the Driver Information Centre
3 67.Belt force limiters
Stress on the body is reduced by the
gradual release of the belt during a
collision.
Belt pretensioners
In the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision of a certain severity, the front
seat belts are tightened.9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 70.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Note
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt