ECU OPEL KARL 2015 User Guide

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Vehicles with spare wheel
Stow the warning triangle in the
space on the load compartment.
First Aid Kit
Stow the first aid kit in the space on
the load compartment.
Information on
Loading the Vehicle
.Heavy objects in the load
compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests.
Ensure that the backrests are
securely engaged. If objects can
be stacked, heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
. Secure objects in load
compartment to prevent sliding.
. When transporting objects in the
load compartment, the backrests
of the rear seats must not be
angled forward.
. Do not allow the load to protrude
above the upper edge of the
backrests.
. Do not place any objects on the
load compartment cover or the
instrument panel, and do not
cover the sensor on top of the
instrument panel.
. The load must not obstruct the
operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever,
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movement of the driver. Do not
place any unsecured objects in
the interior.
. Do not drive with an open load
compartment.
{Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
. The payload is the difference
between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate
0Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) 0200) and the
kerb weight. For the kerb weight
in detail, refer to the technical
data section.
The kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids
(tank 90% full). Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
. Driving with a roof load
increases the sensitivity of the
vehicle to cross-winds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and
secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.

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.If a fault in the automatic locking
system is detected.
When the vehicle is parked
and / or the driver's door is
opened
.With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop
.If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message or
warning code 174 will appear in the
Driver Information Centre.
1. Switch off immediately any electrical consumers which are
not required for a safe ride, e.g.
seat heating, heated rear
window or other main
consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while
or by using a charging device. The warning message or warning
code will disappear after the engine
has been started twice
consecutively without a
voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the
fault remedied by a workshop.
Vehicle
Personalisation
The vehicle can be personalised by
changing the settings in the
infotainment display.
Depending on vehicle equipment
some of the functions described
below might not be available.
Press
MENU, when ignition is ON
and infotainment system is
activated.
Setting menus displayed.
To switch the Settings menu turn the
MENU knob.

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Infotainment
System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . 92
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . 106
Audio Players
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Personalisation
Personalisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Phone
Bluetooth ((Type A/B only)) . . . 116
Introduction
General
The Infotainment system provides
Infotainment in your car, using the
latest technology.
The radio can be easily used by
registering up to 24 AM-FM radio or
DAB stations with the−(preset)
buttons 1 ~ 4 per every six pages.
The USB player can play connected
USB storage devices or iPod
products.
The function of the Bluetooth phone
connection allows for the use of
wireless hands-free phone calls, as
well as a phone music player.
Connect a portable music player to
the exterior sound input and enjoy
the rich sound of the Infotainment
system.
The digital sound processor
provides a number of preset
equaliser modes for sound
optimisation.
Specifications
‐ Maximum output power : 25 W x
4 channels
‐ Speaker impedance : 4 ohms
The system can be easily adjusted
using the carefully designed
adjusting device, smart display, and
multifunctional menu dial regulator.
. The "Overview " section
provides a simple overview of
the Infotainment system
functions and a summary of all
regulatory devices.
. The "Operation " section
explains the basic controls for
the Infotainment system.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
The Infotainment system is
equipped with an electronic security
system for the purpose of theft
deterrence.
The Infotainment system therefore
functions only in your vehicle and is
worthless to a thief.

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Push the safety catch and open the
bonnet.
Secure the bonnet support.If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be
restarted automatically for safety
reasons.
Closing
Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder. Lower the
bonnet and allow it to fall into the
latch from a low height (20-25 cm).
Check that the bonnet is engaged.
Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch, to avoid dents.
Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent
damage to the engine.
Ensure that the correct specification
of oil is used. Recommended fluids
and lubricants
0Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0195. Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 5 minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
insert it to the stop on the handle,
pull out and read the engine oil
level.
Insert dipstick to the stop on the
handle and make half a turn.When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top up
engine oil.

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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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.Never crawl under a jacked-up
vehicle.
. Do not start the vehicle when it
is raised on the jack.
. Clean wheel nuts and thread
with a clean cloth before
mounting the wheel.
{Warning
Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel
nut and wheel nut cone.
1. Steel wheels:
Pull off the wheel cover.
Alloy wheels with bolt caps:
Disengage wheel bolt caps
with a screwdriver and remove.
To protect the wheel, place a
soft cloth between the
screwdriver and the alloy
wheel.
Alloy wheels with centre cap:
Insert extractor in the open slot
of the centre cap and withdraw
the cap from the wheel. Vehicle
tools
0Tools 0173.
2. Install the wheel wrench
ensuring that it locates
securely and loosen each
wheel bolt by half a turn.
The wheels might be protected
by locking wheel bolts. To
loosen these specific bolts, first
attach the adapter for the
locking wheel bolts onto the
head of the bolt before
installing the wheel wrench.
The adapter is located in the
glovebox.3. Ensure the jack is correctlypositioned under the relevant
vehicle jacking point.

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4. Set the jack to the necessaryheight. Position it directly below
the jacking point in a manner
that prevents it from slipping.
Attach jack handle and with the
jack correctly aligned rotate
handle until wheel is clear of
the ground.
5. Unscrew the wheel bolts.
6. Change the wheel.
7. Screw on the wheel bolts.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. that it locates securely and tighten each bolt in a crosswise
sequence. Tightening torque is
140 Nm.
10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover of the steel wheel
with the tyre valve before
installing.
Install wheel bolt caps or
centre cap on alloy wheel.
11. Install vehicle jacking point cover. 12. Stow and secure the replaced
wheel, the vehicle tools and the
adapter for the locking wheel
bolts.
13. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and the wheel
bolt torque as soon as
possible.
Have the defective tyre
renewed or repaired as soon
as possible.
Jacking position for lifting
platform
Rear arm position of the lifting
platform located centrally under the
recess of the sill.
Front arm position of the lifting
platform at the underbody.
Compact Spare Tyre
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare
wheel.
If mounting a spare wheel, which is
different from the other wheels, this
wheel might be classified as a
temporary spare wheel and the
corresponding speed limits apply,
even though no label indicates this.

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Seek the assistance of a workshop
to check the applicable speed limit.
The spare wheel has a steel rim.
Caution
Use of a spare wheel that is
smaller than the other wheels or
together with winter tyres could
affect drive ability. Have the
defective tyre replaced as soon
as possible.
The spare wheel is located in the
load compartment beneath the floor
covering. It is secured in the recess
with a wing bolt.
The spare wheel well is not
designed for all permitted tyre sizes.
If a wheel wider than the spare must
be stowed in the spare wheel well
after changing wheels, the floor
cover can be placed on the
projecting wheel.
Temporary spare wheel
Use of the temporary spare wheel
could affect drive ability. Have the
defective tyre renewed or repaired
as soon as possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
80 km/h. Take bends slowly. Do not
use for a long period of time.
Storing a replaced wheel in the
load compartment using a
strap
Use the strap placed in the tool box.
Vehicle tools
0Tools0173. 1. Remove load compartment
cover and lift up load
compartment floor. Position the
Tool box and the damaged
wheel to stand upright into the
tool box spare.
2. Pull up the release knob on top of the rear seat backrest
forward.
3. Place the loop end of the strapfrom tool box through the seat
back latch.
4. Place the hook end of the strap through the loop and pull it until
the strap is fastened securely
to the seat back latch.

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5. Pull back backrests of the rearseats.
6. Mount the hook to the tailgate latch.
7. Tighten the strap and secure it using the buckle.
Jump Starting
Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged battery
can be started using jump leads and
the battery of another vehicle.
{Warning
Be extremely careful when
starting with jump leads. Any
deviation from the following
instructions can lead to injuries or
damage caused by battery
explosion or damage to the
electrical systems of both
vehicles.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin,
fabrics and painted surfaces. The
fluid contains sulphuric acid which
can cause injuries and damage in
the event of direct contact.
. Never expose the battery to
naked flames or sparks.
. A discharged battery can
already freeze at temperatures
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery before
connecting jump leads.
. Wear eye protection and
protective clothing when
handling a battery.
. Use a booster battery with the
same voltage (12 volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much
less than that of the discharged
battery.
. Use jump leads with insulated
terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm² (25 mm² for
diesel).
. Do not disconnect the
discharged battery from the
vehicle.
. Switch off all unnecessary
electrical consumers.
. Do not lean over the battery
during jump starting.
. Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the
other lead.
. The vehicles must not come into
contact with each other during
the jump starting process.