ignition OPEL KARL 2015 User Guide

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 31
Roof
Sunroof
{Warning
Take care when operating the
sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly
to children.
Keep a close eye on the movable
parts when operating them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Sunroof can be operated with
ignition on.
Raise
Hold switch 1 depressed until the
sunroof is raised at the rear.
Open
From raised position press and
release switch 1: the sunroof is
opened automatically up to end
position. To stop movement before
endposition, operate switch
once more.
Close
Hold switch 2 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.

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42 Seats and Restraints
The airbag label is located on both
sides of the front passenger sun
visor.
Airbag deactivation
0Airbag
On-Off Switch 043.
Front Airbag System
The front airbag system consists of
one airbag in the steering wheel and
one in the instrument panel on the
front passenger side. These can be
identified by the word AIRBAG.
The front airbag system is triggered
in the event of a front-end impact of
a certain severity. The ignition must
be switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and head of
the front seat occupants
considerably.
{Warning
Optimum protection is only
provided when the seat is in the
proper position
0Seat Position 033.
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions. (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Fit the seat belt correctly and
engage securely. Only then the
airbag is able to protect.
Side Airbag System
The side airbag system consists of
an airbag in each front seat
backrest. This can be identified by
the word AIRBAG.
The side airbag system is triggered
in the event of a side impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must
be switched on.

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The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and pelvis
in the event of a side-on collision
considerably.
{Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Note
Only use protective seat covers that
have been approved for the vehicle.
Be careful not to cover the airbags.
Curtain Airbag System
The curtain airbag system consists
of an airbag in the roof frame on
each side. This can be identified by
the word AIRBAG on the roof pillars.
The curtain airbag system is
triggered in the event of a side-on
impact of a certain severity. The
ignition must be switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the head in the event of a
side-on impact considerably.
{Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
The hooks on the handles in the
roof frame are only suitable for
hanging up light articles of
clothing, without coat hangers.
Do not keep any items in these
clothes.
Airbag On-Off Switch
The front passenger airbag system
must be deactivated if a child
restraint system is to be fitted on
this seat. The side airbag and
curtain airbag systems, the belt
pretensioners and all driver airbag
systems will remain active.

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The front passenger airbag system
can be deactivated via a
key-operated switch on the right
side of the instrument panel.
Use the ignition key to choose the
position:
U: Front passenger airbags are
deactivated and will not inflate in the
event of a collision. Control indicator
Uilluminates continuously.
A child restraint system can be
installed in accordance with the
chart.
V: Front passenger airbags are
activated. No child restraint systems
can be installed.
{Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child
using a child restraint system on
a seat with activated front
passenger airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person on a seat with deactivated
front passenger airbag.
If the control indicatorU
illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on, the
front passenger airbag system will inflate in the event of a
collision.Status remains until the
next change.
If both control indicators are
illuminated at the same time, there
is a system failure. The status of the
system is not discernible, therefore
no person is allowed to occupy the
front passenger seat. Contact a
workshop immediately.
Change status only when the
vehicle is stationary with the
ignition off.
Status remains until the next
change.
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation
0Airbag On-Off Light
0 70.

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Outside Temperature
The outside temperature is shown in
the infotainment display.
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
0
Driver Information Centre
(DIC)075.
Clock
Time and date are shown in the
infotainment display.
Personalisation
0
Personalisation 0115.
Power Sockets
A 12 Volt power socket is located in
the centre console.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
With ignition off, the power socket is
deactivated. Additionally the power
socket is deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in DIN VDE
40 839.

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Rev Counter
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range
for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded.
Engine at risk.
Fuel Gauge
Displays the fuel level.
Control indicator.illuminates if the
level in the tank is low. Refuel
immediately if it flashes.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be
less than the specified tank
capacity.
Never run the tank dry.
Control Indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions.
Depending on the equipment the
position of the control indicators
may vary.
When the ignition is switched on,
most control indicators will
illuminate briefly as a
functionality test.

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The menu and function can be
selected via the buttons on the
indicator lever.
To display the remaining engine oil
life duration:
PressMENU to select the Vehicle
Information Menu.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select
Remaining Oil Life.
The system must be reset every
time the engine oil is changed to
allow proper functionality. Seek the
assistance of a workshop. Press
SET/CLR to reset. The
ignition must be switched on, with
the engine not running.
When the system has calculated
that engine oil life has been
diminished, Change Engine Oil
Soon or a warning code appears in
the Driver Information Centre. Have
engine oil and filter changed by a
workshop within one week or
500 km (whichever occurs first).
Driver Information Centre
0Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 075.
Service information
0Service
Information 0194.
Indicator
G
illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
An indicator or the hazard warning
lights are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of an
indicator light or associated fuse,
failure of indicator light on trailer. Bulb replacement
0Bulb
Replacement 0163.
Fuses
0Fuses 0169.
Indicators
0Indicator Signals 087.
Seat Belt Reminders
Seat belt reminder on front
seats
>illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched
on until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine for a
maximum of 100 seconds until the
seat belt has been fastened.
Fastening the seat belt
0
Three-Point Seat belt 037.
Seat belt status on rear seats
>in the Driver Information Centre
flashes or illuminates.

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Flashes
After starting off when the seat belt
is unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt
0
Three-Point Seat belt037.
Airbag and Safety Belt
Tensioner Light
9
illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on,
the control indicator illuminates for a
few seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after few
seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in
the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt
pretensioners or airbags is indicated
by continuous illumination of
9.
{Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Seat belts, airbag system
0Seat
belts 036, Airbag System 038.
Airbag On-Off Light
/
illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after
the ignition is switched on. The front
passenger airbag is activated.
+illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated
0Airbag On-Off
Switch 043.
{Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child
using a child restraint system
together with activated front
passenger airbag. Risk of fatal
(Continued)
Danger (Continued)
injury for an adult person with
deactivated front passenger
airbag.
Charging System Light
"
illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes
shortly after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
*
illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes
shortly after the engine starts.

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Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control
system. The permitted emission
limits may be exceeded. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service Vehicle Soon
Light
B
illuminates yellow.
Additionally a warning code is
displayed.
The vehicle needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages
0Vehicle
Messages 080.
Brake and Clutch System
Warning Light
$
illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is
too low
0Brake Fluid 0160.
{Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Operate pedal
#illuminates or flashes yellow.
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
to start the engine in
Autostop mode.
Stop-start system
0Automatic
Engine Start/Stop Feature 0137.
Flashes
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
for a main start of the engine
0
Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Feature 0137,
0New Vehicle
Run-In 0135.
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
!
illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after
the ignition is switched on. The
system is ready for operation when
the control indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go
out after a few seconds, or if it
illuminates while driving, there is a
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
Anti-lock brake system
0Antilock
Brake System (ABS) 0142.
Gear Shifting Light
*
orkwith the number of the
next higher or lower gear is
indicated, when upshifting or
downshifting is recommended for
fuel saving reasons.
Variable Effort Steering
Light
m
illuminates yellow.

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If the light does not go out, you
should switch the engine off and
consult a workshop as soon as
possible. We recommend that you
consult your authorised workshop.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System Light
7
illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop
immediately and check tyre
pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g.
spare wheel). After 60-90 seconds
the control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
0
Tyre Pressure 0175.
Engine Oil Pressure Light
:
illuminates red. Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes
shortly after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Caution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
If the engine oil pressure warning
light comes on while driving, Pull off
the road, stop the engine and check
the oil level. 1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
{Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is
needed to brake and steer.
Autostop the brake servo unit will
still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is
stationary, otherwise the steering
wheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop
0Engine
Oil 0158.
Low Fuel Warning Light
.
illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter
0Catalytic
Converter 0140.