OPEL KARL 2017 Manual user

Climate control99Climate controlClimate control systems...............99
Heating and ventilation system . 99
Air conditioning system ...........100
Electronic climate control system .................................... 102
Air vents ..................................... 106
Adjustable air vents .................106
Fixed air vents ......................... 106
Maintenance .............................. 107
Air intake ................................. 107
Pollen filter ............................... 107
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 107
Service .................................... 107Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation system
Controls for: ● temperature
● fan speed
● air distribution
4:air recirculationÜ:heated rear window
Heated rear window Ü 3 33.
Heated exterior mirrors Ü 3 30.
Heated seats ß 3 38.
Heated steering wheel * 3 61.
Temperature
Adjust the temperature by turning the
temperature control.red:warmblue:cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.
Air distribution
M:to head area via adjustable air
ventsL:to head area and foot wellK:to foot well, with a small amount of air being directed to
windscreen and front door
windowsJ:to windscreen and foot well,
with a small amount of air being
directed to front door windowsV:to windscreen and front door
windows

100Climate controlIntermediate settings are possible.Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Set air distribution control to V.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest speed.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards door
windows.
● For simultaneous warming of the
foot well, set air distribution
control to J.Air conditioning system
Controls for:
● temperature
● fan speed
● air distribution
A/C:cooling4:air recirculationÜ:heated rear window
Heated rear window Ü 3 33.
Heated exterior mirrors Ü 3 30.
Heated seats ß 3 38.
Heated steering wheel * 3 61.
Temperature
Adjust the temperature by turning the
temperature control.red:warmblue:cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.

Climate control101Air distributionM:to head area via adjustable air
ventsL:to head area and foot wellK:to foot well, with a small amount of air being directed to
windscreen and front door
windowsJ:to windscreen and foot well,
with a small amount of air being directed to front door windowsV:to windscreen and front door
windows (air conditioning is
activated in the background to
help preventing windows from
fogging)
Intermediate settings are possible.
Cooling A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling. The
LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation. Cooling is only
functional when the engine is running
and climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above
the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
Activated cooling may inhibit
Autostops.
Stop-start system 3 111.
Air recirculation system 4
Press 4 to activate air recirculation
mode. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Press 4 again to deactivate air
recirculation mode.9 Warning
Driving with recirculation mode for
a prolonged period of time can
make you sleepy. Periodically turn to the outside air mode for fresh
air.
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air
humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up. The quality
of the passenger compartment air
deteriorates, which may cause the
vehicle occupants to feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air
conditions, the windscreen may mist
up from outside, when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and deactivate V.
Maximum cooling Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
● Switch on cooling A/C.
● Switch on Air recirculation system 4.
● Set temperature control to coldest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set air distribution control to M.
● Open all vents.

102Climate controlDemisting and defrosting the
windows V
● Set air distribution control to V.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
If air distribution is set to V, A/C
operates and air recirculation mode
will be set to demisting/defrosting
regardless of indicator status.
Note
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 111.Electronic climate control
system
Controls for: ● temperature
● air distribution
● fan speed
A/C:coolingAUTO:automatic mode4:manual air recirculationV:demisting and defrostingÜ:heated rear window
Heated rear window Ü 3 33.
Heated exterior mirrors Ü 3 30.
Heated seats ß 3 38.
Heated steering wheel * 3 61.
Climate control settings are shown on the Info-Display. Setting
modifications are briefly popped-up,
superimposed over the currently
displayed menu.
The electronic climate control system
is only fully operational when the
engine is running.
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Automatic mode AUTO
The system automatically controls the
fan speed, air delivery, air
conditioning, and recirculation in
order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature.
When the AUTO indicator light is on,
the system is in full automatic
operation.
If the air delivery mode, fan speed,
recirculation, or air conditioning
setting is adjusted, the AUTO
indicator turns off.

Climate control103To improve fuel efficiency and to cool
the vehicle faster, recirculation may
be automatically selected in warm
weather. The recirculation light will
not come on. Press 4 to select
recirculation; press it again to select
outside air.
To turn off the system, press power m.
Basic setting for maximum comfort: ● Press AUTO. The LED in the
button illuminates to indicate activation.
● Open all air vents to allow optimised air distribution in
Automatic mode.
● Set the preselected temperature.
Recommended temperature is
22 °C.
Temperature preselection Set temperature to the desired value.
It is indicated on the display in the
temperature control.
For reasons of comfort, change
temperature only in small increments.If the minimum temperature Lo is set,
the climate control system runs at maximum cooling, if cooling A/C is
active.
If the maximum temperature Hi is set,
the climate control system runs at maximum heating.
Recommended temperature is 22 °C .
Note
If A/C is switched on, reducing the
set cabin temperature can cause the
engine to restart from an Autostop or inhibit an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 111.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows V
● Press V. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
● Temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● To return to previous mode: press V. To return to Automatic
mode: press AUTO.Note
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
Stop-start system 3 111.
Air recirculation system 4
Press 4 to activate air recirculation
mode. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Press 4 again to deactivate air
recirculation mode.9 Warning
Driving with recirculation mode for
a prolonged period of time can
make you sleepy. Periodically turn to the outside air mode for fresh
air.
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the

104Climate controlwindows may mist up. The quality
of the passenger compartment air
deteriorates, which may cause the
vehicle occupants to feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air
conditions, the windscreen may mist
up from outside, when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and deactivate V.
Manual settings Climate control system settings can
be changed by activating the buttons
and rotary knobs as follows.
Changing a setting will deactivate
Automatic mode.
Fan speed Z
Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed. The selected
fan speed is indicated by the number
of segments in the display. If the fan
is switched off the air conditioning is also deactivated.
To return to Automatic mode: Press
AUTO .
Air distribution
Press appropriate button for desired
adjustment. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button.

Climate control105M:to head areaL:to head area and foot wellK:to foot well, with a small amount
of air being directed to
windscreen and front door
windowsJ:to windscreen and foot well,
with a small amount of air being directed to front door windowsV:to windscreen and front door
windows (air conditioning is
activated in the background to
help preventing windows from
fogging)
To return to Automatic mode: Press
AUTO .
Cooling A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling. The
LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation. Cooling is only
functional when the engine is running and climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above
the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
Activated cooling might inhibit
Autostops.
Stop-start system 3 111.
Air recirculation mode 4
Press 4 to activate air recirculation
mode. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Press 4 again to deactivate air
recirculation mode.9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling, the
air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air
conditions, the windscreen may mist
up from outside when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper.

106Climate controlMaximum coolingBriefly open the windows so that hotair can disperse quickly.
● Switch on cooling A/C.
● Switch on Air recirculation system 4.
● Set temperature control to coldest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set air distribution control to M.
● Open all vents.Air vents
Adjustable air vents
At least one air vent must be open
while the cooling is on.
Direct the flow of air by tilting the slats.
9 Warning
Do not attach any objects to the
slats of the air vents. Risk of
damage and injury in case of an
accident.
Fixed air vents
Additional air vents are located
beneath the windscreen and door windows and in the foot wells.

Climate control107Maintenance
Air intake
The air intake in front of the
windscreen in the engine
compartment must be kept clear to
allow air intake. Remove any leaves,
dirt or snow.
Pollen filter The pollen filter cleans dust, soot,
pollen and spores from the air
entering the vehicle through the air
intake.
The filter should be replaced as part
of routine scheduled maintenance.Caution
More frequent maintenance of the passenger compartment air filter is
required if the driving
circumstances are dusty roads, air pollution areas, and frequent
unpaved roads.
The filter efficiency is decreased
and the bronchus is badly
affected.
Air conditioning regular
operation
In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, cooling must
be operated for a few minutes once a
month, irrespective of the weather
and time of year. Operation with
cooling is not possible when the
outside temperature is too low.
Service
For optimal cooling performance, it is recommended to annually check the
climate control system, starting
three years after initial vehicle
registration, including:
● functionality and pressure test
● heating functionality
● leakage check
● check of drive belts
● cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage
● performance check
Note
Refrigerant R-134a contains
fluorinated greenhouse gases.

108Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 108
Control of the vehicle ...............108
Steering ................................... 109
Starting and operating ...............109
New vehicle running-in ............109
Ignition switch positions ...........109
Retained power off ..................110
Starting the engine ..................110
Overrun cut-off ........................ 111
Stop-start system ....................111
Parking .................................... 114
Engine exhaust .......................... 115
Catalytic converter ...................115
Manual transmission ..................115
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 116
Transmission display ...............116
Starting the engine ..................116
Selector lever .......................... 117
Manual mode ........................... 118
Electronic driving programmes 118
Fault ........................................ 118Brakes........................................ 119
Antilock brake system .............119
Parking brake .......................... 120
Brake assist ............................. 120
Hill start assist ......................... 120
Ride control systems .................121
Traction Control system ..........121
Electronic Stability Control ......122
City mode ................................ 123
Driver assistance systems .........124
Cruise control .......................... 124
Speed limiter ........................... 125
Parking assist .......................... 127
Lane departure warning ..........128
Fuel ............................................ 129
Fuel for petrol engines .............129
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....130
Refuelling ................................ 132
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 135Driving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others.
All systems function during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 111.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must be increased. This will be achieved by an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.