OPEL KARL 2015 Owners Manual

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checked and have the cause of the
coolant loss remedied by a
workshop.
Washer Fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of washer fluid
which contains antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
Use of washer fluid containing
isopropanol can damage exterior
lamps.
Brakes
In the event of minimum thickness
of the brake lining, a squealing
noise sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are
installed, do not brake
unnecessarily hard for the first few
journeys.
Brake Fluid
{Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be
between theMINand the MAX
marks.
If fluid level is below the MINmark,
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid
0
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0195.
Battery
Vehicles without stop-start system
will be equipped with a lead acid
battery. Vehicles with stop-start
system will be equipped with an
AGM battery which is not a lead
acid battery.

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The vehicle battery is
maintenance-free provided that the
driving profile allows sufficient
charging of the battery.
Short-distance-driving and frequent
engine starts can discharge the
battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in
household waste. They must be
disposed of at an appropriate
recycling collection point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
4 weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp
from the negative terminal of the
vehicle battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
Replacing the vehicle battery
Note
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this paragraph may lead to
a temporary deactivation of the
stop-start system.
When the vehicle battery is being
replaced, please ensure that there
are no open ventilation holes in the
vicinity of the positive terminal. If a
ventilation hole is open in this area,
it must be closed off with a dummy
cap, and the ventilation in the
vicinity of the negative terminal must
be opened.
Only use vehicle batteries that allow
the fuse box to be mounted above
the vehicle battery.
In vehicles with stop-start system,
ensure to have the AGM (Absorptive
Glass Mat) battery replaced with an
AGM battery again.
An AGM battery can be identified by
the label on the battery. We
recommend the use of an original
Opel vehicle battery.
Note
Using an AGM vehicle battery
different from the original Opel
vehicle battery may result in a lower
performance of the stop-start
system.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle battery replaced by a
workshop. Stop-start system
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Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Feature0137.

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Charging the vehicle battery
{Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging
potential does not exceed
14.6 volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the vehicle
battery might be damaged.
Jump starting
0Jump
Starting 0188.
Warning label
Meaning of symbols:
.
No sparks, naked flames or
smoking.
. Always shield eyes. Explosive
gases can cause blindness or
injury.
. Keep the vehicle battery out of
reach of children.
. The vehicle battery contains
sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
. See the Owner's Manual for
further information.
. Explosive gas may be present in
the vicinity of the vehicle battery.Wiper Blade Replacement
Wiper blades on the
windscreen
Lift wiper arm. Press release lever
and detach wiper blade.
Attach the wiper blade slightly
angled to the wiper arm and push
until it engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.

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Wiper blade on the rear
window
Lift wiper arm. Push the wiper
blade, slightly angled to the wiper
arm, downwards until it disengages.
Attach the wiper blade, slightly
angled to the wiper arm, and push
until it engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Bulb Replacement
Switch off the ignition and switch off
the relevant switch or close the
doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base!
Do not touch the bulb glass with
bare hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlamp bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
Bulb check
After a bulb replacement switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.
Headlamps and Parking
Lamps
Dipped beam and main beam
1. Unscrew the three screws.
2. Carefully withdraw theheadlight assembly from
retaining pins and remove as
shown in illustration and
remove, make sure that cable
duct remains in position.
3. Detach plug connector from bulb.

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4. Remove protective cover.
5. Press spring clip, disengage it.
6. Remove bulb from reflectorhousing.
7. When fitting a new bulb, engage the lugs in the
recesses on the reflector.
8. Engage the spring clip.
9. Place headlight protective cover in position and close.
Parking/Daytime running light
1. Rotate the bulb holderanticlockwise and remove it.

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2. Detach bulb from the bulbholder and replace it.
3. Insert the bulb holder into the reflector and rotate clockwise.
Fog Lamps
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Front Indicator Lamps
1. Rotate the bulb holderanticlockwise and remove it.
2. Rotate bulb anticlockwise andremove from bulb holder.
3. Replace bulb.
4. Insert the bulb holder into the reflector and rotate clockwise.
Taillights
Tail lights, indicator, brake
lamps, and reversing lamps
1. Unscrew both screws.
2. Remove tail light assembly.Take care that the cable duct
remains in position.

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3. Tail light/brake lamp (1)Indicator lamp (2)
Auxiliary Tail light (3)
Reversing lamp (Passenger's
side)/Rear fog lamp(Driver's
side) (4).4. Rotate bulb holderanticlockwise.
5. Remove bulb holder. Push bulbinto socket slightly, rotate
anti-clockwise, remove and
renew bulb.
6. Insert bulb holder into the tail light assembly and screw into
place.
Connect wiring plug. Install tail
light assembly in body and
tighten screws. Close covers
and engage.
7. Switch on ignition, operate and check all lights.

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Side Indicator Lamps
To replace bulb, remove lamp
housing :
1. Slide lamp to the front andremove it out of the front wing
with the rear end.
2. Turn bulb holder anticlockwiseand remove from housing.
3. Pull bulb from bulb holder andreplace it. 4. Insert bulb holder and turn
clockwise.
5. Insert front end into front wing, slide forward and insert
rear end.
Centre High-Mounted
Brake lamp (CHMBL)
Have LEDs replaced by a
workshop.

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Number Plate Lamp
1. Unscrew both screws.
2. Remove bulb housingdownward, taking care not to
pull on the cable.
Rotate bulb holder
anticlockwise to disengage.
3. Remove bulb from holder and renew bulb.
4. Insert bulb holder in bulb housing and rotate clockwise.
5. Insert bulb housing and secure using a screwdriver.
Interior Lamps
Courtesy lamps
1. To remove, prise the oppositeside of the lamp switch using a
flat-blade screwdriver. (Be
careful not to make scratches.)
2. Remove the bulb.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Reinstall the lamp assembly.
Load compartment lamp
1. Prise the lamp out with a screwdriver.
2. Remove bulb.
3. Insert new bulb.
4. Install lamp.
Instrument Panel
Illumination
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

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Electrical System
Fuses
Data on the replacement fuse must
match the data on the defective
fuse. There are three fuse boxes in
the vehicle :
.In the front left of the engine
compartment
. In left-hand drive vehicles, in the
interior behind the storage
compartment, or, in right-hand
drive vehicles, behind the
glovebox
. Behind a cover on the left side
of the load compartment
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition.
A blown fuse can be recognised by
its melted wire. Do not replace the
fuse until the cause of the fault has
been remedied.
Some functions are protected by
several fuses.
Fuses may also be inserted without
existence of a function.
Fuse extractor
A fuse extractor may be located in
the fuse box in the engine
compartment.