remote control OPEL KARL 2015 Owners Manual

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In Brief 5
In Brief
Initial Drive Information
Unlocking the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . 7
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . 8
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 9
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Windscreen Wiper/Washer . . . . . 15
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Initial Drive
Information
Unlocking the Vehicle
PressKto unlock the doors and
load compartment. Open the doors
by pulling the handles.
To open the tailgate, push the
touchpad switch under the tailgate
moulding.
Unlocks all doors. The hazard
warning lights will flash twice.
Radio remote control
0Radio
Remote Control 021,
Central locking system
0Central
Locking System 022,
Load compartment
0Load
Compartment 025.

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In Brief 19
Stop-start system0Automatic
Engine Start/Stop Feature 0137.
Parking
{Warning
.
Do not park the vehicle on
an easily ignitable surface.
The high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite
the surface.
. Always apply handbrake.
Pull switch
Yfor approx.
one second.
. Switch off the engine.
. surface or uphill slope,
engage first gear or set the
selector lever to position P
before removing the ignition
key. On an uphill slope, turn
the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a
downhill slope, engage
reverse gear or set the
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
selector lever to position P
before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
. Remove the ignition key.
Turn the steering wheel until
the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can
only be removed when the
selector lever is in
position P.
. Close the windows.
. Lock the vehicle with
Qon the
radio remote control.
. Activate the anti-theft alarm
system
0Anti-theft Alarm
System 026.
. The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off
0End-of-Life
Vehicle Recovery 0157. .
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine
loads, operate the engine briefly
at a low load or run in neutral for
approx.
30 seconds before switching off,
in order to protect the
turbocharger.
Keys, locks
0Keys 020,
Laying the vehicle up for a long
period of time
0Vehicle
Storage 0156.

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20 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Car Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Radio Remote Control . . . . . . . . . 21
Memorised Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Central Locking System . . . . . . . 22
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Doors
Load Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Vehicle Security
Anti-theft Alarm System . . . . . . . . 26
Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Interior Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 28
Windows
Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Heated Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . 30
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Keys and Locks
Keys
Replacement keys
The key number is specified on a
detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as
it is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks
0Exterior Care
0191.
Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 21
To fold the key, first press the
button.
Car Pass
The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this data is required in
order to perform certain operations.
Radio Remote Control
Used to operate:
.central locking system
. anti-theft alarm system The radio remote control has a
range of approx. 20 metres. It can
be restricted by external influences.
The hazard lights confirm operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, it may be due to the
following:
.
Range exceeded,
. Battery voltage too low,
. Frequent, repeated operation of
the remote control while not in
range, which will require
resynchronisation,
. Overload of the central locking
system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time,
. Interference from higher-power
radio waves from other sources.
Unlocking
0Central Locking
System 022.
Radio remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range is reduced.
Batteries do not belong in
household waste. They must be
disposed of at an appropriate
recycling collection point.

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22 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Key with fixed key section
Have the battery replaced by a
workshop.
Radio remote control
synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock
the door with the key in the driver's
door lock. The radio remote control
will be synchronised when the
ignition is switched on.
Memorised Settings
Whenever the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the following
settings are automatically
memorised by the key:
.lighting
. infotainment system
. central locking system
. comfort settings
The saved settings are
automatically used the next time the
memorised key is inserted into the
ignition switch and turned to position
1
0Ignition Positions 0135.
A precondition is that
Personalisation by driver is
activated in the personal settings of
the Graphic-Info-Display. This must be set for each key used.
On vehicles equipped with
Colour-Info-Display, the
personalisation is permanently
activated.
Vehicle personalisation
0Vehicle
Personalisation 082.
Central Locking System
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment.
Note
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.

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24 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Fault in radio remote control
system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. Switch
on the ignition and press the central
locking button to unlock all doors,
load compartment.
By switching on the ignition, the
anti-theft locking system is
deactivated
0Anti-theft Alarm
System 026. Locking
Closed all Door, Open the Driver's
Door, press central locking button.
The vehicle is locked.
Close the Driver's door. Manually
lock the driver's door by turning
the key.
Fault in central locking system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. The
other doors can be opened by
Pulling up on the sill button and
pulling the interior handle to release
the latch for other doors. The load
compartment cannot be opened.
To deactivate the anti-theft locking
system, switch on the ignition
0
Anti-theft Alarm System
026.
Safety Locks
{Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Caution
Do not pull the inside door handle
while the child security door lock
is set to LOCK position. To do so
can damage the inside door
handle.

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26 Keys, Doors, and Windows
General hints for operating
tailgate
{Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate
open or ajar, e.g. when
transporting bulky objects, since
toxic exhaust gases, which
cannot be seen or smelled, could
enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.
Caution
Before opening the tailgate check
overhead obstructions, such as a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind
the tailgate.
Note
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Vehicle Security
Anti-theft Alarm System
It monitors:
. doors, tailgate, bonnet
. ignition
Unlocking the vehicle deactivates
both systems simultaneously.
Status LED is integrated in the
sensor on top of the instrument
panel.
Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:
LED illuminates : test, arming delay. LED flashes quickly : doors, tailgate
or bonnet not completely closed,
or system fault.
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle by pressingK
on the radio remote control
deactivates anti-theft alarm system.
Alarm
The alarm can be silenced by
pressing any button of the radio
remote control or by switching on
the ignition.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated by pressing the
Kor
switching on the ignition.
Auto door lock
If any of the doors is not opened or
the position of Ignition key is not
located in position 1 or position 2
within 3 minutes after unlocking
doors using the transmitter, all the
doors are locked and anti-theft
alarm system is activated
automatically.

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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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To select the Settings menu,
pressMENU.
To close or back to previous,
press BACK.
Select the "Vehicle settings".
Vehicle Settings
. Park assist / Collision detection
Park assist: Activate or
deactivate the ultrasonic
sensors.
. Comfort settings
Chime volume: Change the
volume of warning chime.
Personalisation by driver:
Activate or deactivate the
personalisation.
Rear auto wipe in reverse:
Activate or deactivate the rear
wipe in reverse gear.
. Language
Select the Language menu item.
Scroll through the list and select
the desired language. .
Exterior ambient lighting
Exterior lighting by unlocking:
Activate or deactivate the entry
lighting.
Duration upon exit of vehicle:
Activate or deactivate of exit
lighting and change the lighting
duration.
. Stop door lock if door open:
Activate or deactivate the
driver's door lock when the door
is open.
If deactivated is selected, the
Delayed door lock menu is
available.
Delayed door lock: Activate or
deactivate the delayed
door lock.
When pressing the central
locking button, three chimes are
sounds to signal delayed locking
is in use. This function will delay
the locking of the doors until
five seconds after the last door
is closed. .
Remote locking, unlocking,
starting
Remote unlock feedback:
Activate or deactivate the light
feedback while unlocking.
Remote door unlock: Change
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the all doors
while unlocking.
Auto relock doors: Activate or
deactivate the door automatically
locking when door is not opened
after unlocking.
. Restore factory settings
All settings are restored to initial
settings.
. Valet mode
if valet mode is activated, all
vehicle displays are locked and
no changes may be performed
within the system.
Note
Vehicle-related messages remain
enabled. Locking the system: Press
MENU and then select the
SETTINGS Menu.