steering wheel OPEL KARL 2015 User Guide

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Instruments and Controls 59
Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 60
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 60
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . 60
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Windscreen Wiper/Washer . . . . . 61
Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . 62
Outside Temperature . . . . . . . . . . 63
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Power Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Mileometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Rev Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Control Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Service Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Airbag and Safety Belt Tensioner Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Airbag On-Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 70
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 70
Service Vehicle Soon Light . . . . 71
Brake and Clutch System
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Gear Shifting Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Variable Effort Steering Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . 72
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Traction Control System (TCS) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . 73
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . 73
Auto Stop Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Immobiliser Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Reduced Engine Power Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Main-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . 74
Rear Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . 74
Tail lamp Indicator Light . . . . . . . . 74
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Bonnet Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Information Displays
Driver Information
Centre (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Warning Buzzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Vehicle Personalisation
Vehicle Personalisation . . . . . . . . 82

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60 Instruments and Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering Wheel Controls
The Infotainment system, the cruise
control and a connected mobile
phone can be operated via the
controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in
the Infotainment system manual.
Cruise control
0Cruise
Control 0148.
Heated Steering Wheel
Activate heating by pressingA.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.

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The grip areas of the steering wheel
are heated quicker and to a higher
temperature than the other areas.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system
0Automatic
Engine Start/Stop Feature 0137.
Horn
Pressa.
Windscreen Wiper/
Washer
Windscreen wiper
2 : Continuous wipe, fast speed. off.
1 : Continuous wipe, slow speed.
3:Intermittent operation.
O : System off.
For a single wipe when the
Windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Do not use if the Windscreen is
frozen. Switch off in car washes.

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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.

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80 Instruments and Controls
Vehicle Messages
Messages are indicated mainly in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC),
in some cases together with a
warning and signal buzzer.
PressSET/CLR, MENUor turn the
adjuster wheel to confirm a
message.
The vehicle messages are
displayed as code numbers.
No. Vehicle message
2 No remote detected, Press clutch
to restart
3 Coolant level low add coolant 4 A/C Off due to high engine temp
5 Steering column is locked
6 Step on brake to release park
brake
7 Turn steering wheel, Turn key Off,
Then On
8 Turn key Off, Then On
–repeat
breath test
9 Turn steering wheel, Start vehicle
again
11 Brakes worn
12 Vehicle overloaded
13 Compressor overheated
15 Check high mounted brake lamp
16 Check brake lamps
17 Headlight levelling malfunction
18 Left dipped beam failure
19 Check rear fog lamp
20 Check right dipped beam lamp
21 Check left position lamp
22 Check right position lamp
23 Reversing light failure
24 Number plate light failure 25 Check left front indicator lamp
26 Left rear turn indicator failure
27 Check right front indicator lamp
28 Check right rear indicator lamp
29 Check trailer brake lamp
30 Check trailer reversing lamp
31 Check left trailer indicator lamp
32 Check right trailer indicator lamp
33 Check trailer rear fog lamp
34 Check trailer rear lamp
35 Replace Battery In Remote Key
36 Stabilitrak Initialising
38 Take steering (text approval still
pending)
48 Side detection system
unavailable
49 Lane departure warning
unavailable
50 Reset bonnet
–see owner's
manual
52 Change timing belt
53 Tighten fuel cap / Electric
vehicles

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56 Pressure imbalance–front
57 Pressure imbalance –rear
58 Winter tyre detected
59 Open, then close driver window
60 Open, then close passenger
window
61 Open, then close left rear
window
62 Open, then close right rear
window
63 Open, then close midgate
window
64 Open, then close endgate
window (placeholder only)
65 Theft attempted
66 Service theft alarm
67 Service steering column lock
68 Service power steering, Drive
with care
70 Service levelling system
75 Service AC system
76 Service side detection system
77 Service lane departure warning /
Service front camera 78 Service pedestrian protection
79 Engine oil low
–add oil
81 Service transmission
82 Change engine oil soon
84 Engine power is reduced
89 Service vehicle soon
91 No remote detected
92 No remote detected, Press brake
to restart
93 Press button again to turn engine
Off / Electric vehicles
94 Shift to park
95 Service airbag
96 Power sliding door unavailable
98 Power tailgate unavailable /
Power tailgate switch is Off
99 Pedestrian protection system
disabled
120 Reduce speed for hill decent
control
145 Washer fluid low –add fluid
151 Press clutch to start
173 All-wheel drive Off 174 Low battery
258 Park assist Off
Warning Buzzers
Only one warning chime will sound
at a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
When starting the engine or
whilst driving
.
If seat belt is not fastened.
. If a door or the tailgate is not
fully closed when starting-off.
. If a certain speed is exceeded
with parking brake applied.
. If a programmed speed is
exceeded.
. If a warning message or a
warning code appears in the
Driver Information Centre.
. If the parking assist detects an
object.
. If reverse gear is engaged and
the rear end carrier is extended.

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Lighting 87
Hazard Lights
Operated with|.
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment the hazard
warning flashers are activated
automatically.
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
Lever up : Right indicator
Lever down : Left indicator
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the indicator is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel moves back, the
indicator is automatically
deactivated.
For three flashes, e.g. when
changing lanes, press the lever until
resistance is felt and then release.
Move the lever to the resistance
point and hold for longer indication. Switch the indicator off manually by
moving the lever to its original
position.
Front Fog Lamps
Operated with#.

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98 Infotainment System
Steering wheel audio remote
control: option
R300 BT
1.b(call)
. Press the button to answer
the call or enter the
recent call.
. Press and hold the button
to enter the dialled call log
or to move back and forth
from hands-free mode and
private call mode during
a call. 2. SRC (source) /
_/^(seek) dial
. When buttons are turned up
or down.
In Radio modes, changes
broadcast frequencies
saved to - (preset) buttons.
In USB/iPod/Bluetooth
audio modes, changes
the file.
. When buttons are turned
and held.
In Radio modes,
automatically searches
broadcast frequencies.
In USB/iPod/Bluetooth
audio modes, rewind or fast
forward the file.
. Press the button to change
the audio source.
3. +
x- (volume)
. Press the buttons to
increase or decrease the
volume.
. Press and hold the buttons
to quickly increase or
decrease the volume. 4.
$(mute) /c(hang up)
. Press the button in any
music play mode to turn the
mute function on or off.
. Press and hold the button
to reject or finish the call.
R300
1.$(mute)
. Press the button in any
music play mode to turn the
mute function on or off.
2. SRC (source) /
_/^(seek) dial
. When buttons are turned
up/down.

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In Radio modes, changes
broadcast frequencies
saved to Presets.
. When buttons are turned
and held.
In Radio modes,
automatically searches
broadcast frequencies.
. Press the button to change
the audio source.
3. +
x- (volume)
. Press the buttons to
increase or decrease the
volume.
. Press and hold the buttons
to quickly increase or
decrease the volume.
Operation
Buttons and controlling device
the Infotainment system is operated
by using the function buttons,
multifunctional dial, and the menu
indicated on the screen display. the buttons and control devices
used in the system are the
following:
.
the Infotainment system buttons
and dials
. the Steering wheel audio remote
control buttons
System on/off
PressPto turn the power on.
When the power is off, pressing
P
will turn the power on and play a
radio broadcast. Automatically turn power on
.
When the external source is
connected in the power off
mode, system will turn power on
and play.
If this connection is removed,
system will automatically turn
power off.
. When a call is received or
initiated, the power is turned on
and the action is carried out.
If this action is ended, system
will automatically turn power off.
. When pressing an HVAC
(Heating,Ventilation, and Air
Conditioning) related button,
system will turn power on and
operate this action.
If no action is taken within
5 seconds, the system will
automatically turn power off.

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100 Infotainment System
Press and holdPto turn the
power off.
When the System is turned off, the
time of Day is displayed.
Volume control
Turn the VOLUME dial to control the
volume.
. Using the Steering wheel audio
remote control, press +
x- to
control the volume.
. Available volume range: 1 ~ 63.
. When the volume is turned down
to zero, this is not equivalent to
mute mode.
. Turning on the Infotainment
system power will set the
volume level to its previous
selection (when it is less than
the maximum starting volume).
Mute control
PressPto turn mute on.
. Mute symbol “
$”will display in
the status field and mute the
sound.
. Press
Pagain or turn VOLUME
dial to restore sound.
. In USB mode, when the system
is set to mute, playback is
paused.
Tone settings
Press TONE to enter the Tone
Settings screen.
Or press MENU > select Settings >
select Tone Settings to enter the
Tone Settings screen.