steering OPEL KARL 2017 Manual user

Instruments and controls61Controls
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
Driver Information Centre, some
driver assistance systems,
Infotainment system and a connected
mobile phone can be operated via the controls on the steering wheel.
Driver assistance systems 3 124.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
Heated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing A.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.

62Instruments and controlsThe 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 3 111.
Horn
Press j.
Windscreen wiper/washer
Windscreen wiperHI:fastLO:slowE:interval wipingOFF:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 2.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 142

Instruments and controls71Control indicators in the overheadconsole
Overview
OTurn signal 3 71XSeat belt reminder 3 72vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 72VAirbag deactivation 3 72pCharging system 3 73ZMalfunction indicator light
3 73gService vehicle soon 3 73RBrake and clutch system
3 73-Operate pedal 3 73uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 74[Upshift 3 74cPower steering 3 74)Lane departure warning 3 74rUltrasonic parking assist
3 74aElectronic Stability Control off
3 74bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 74kTraction Control system off
3 75WEngine coolant temperature
3 75wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 75IEngine oil pressure 3 75YLow fuel 3 76dImmobiliser 3 76#Reduced engine power 3 768Exterior light 3 76CHigh beam 3 76>Fog light 3 76rRear fog light 3 76mCruise control 3 76LSpeed limiter 3 76/Bonnet open 3 76NDoor open 3 77
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.

74Instruments and controlsFlashes
Pedal must be depressed for a main start of the engine 3 18, 3 110.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u 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.
Antilock brake system 3 119.
Gear shifting
[ with the number of a higher gear is
indicated, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.Power steering
c illuminates yellow.
Illuminates with power steering
disabled
Failure in the power steering system.
Consult a workshop.
Illumination of c and b
simultaneously
Power steering system must be
calibrated, system calibration 3 123.
Lane departure warning ) illuminates green or flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
System is switched on and ready to
operate.
Flashes yellow
System recognises an unintended
lane change.
Lane departure warning 3 128.Ultrasonic parking assist
r illuminates yellow.
Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow
or
Interference due to external sources of ultrasound. Once the source of
interference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
Ultrasonic parking assist 3 127.
Electronic Stability Control off
t illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system
b flashes or illuminates yellow.

76Instruments and controls9Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
During an Autostop, the brake
servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 140.
Low fuel
Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the fuel tank dry.
Refuelling 3 132.
Catalytic converter 3 115.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Reduced engine power # illuminates yellow.
The engine power is limited. Consult
a workshop.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 93.
High beam C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 93.
Fog light > illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 95.Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 95.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 124.
Speed limiter
L illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre when Speed
limiter is active. Set speed is indicated alongside L symbol.
Speed limiter 3 125.
Bonnet open
/ illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the bonnet is open.
Stop-start system 3 111.

84Instruments and controlsVehicle messages in Driver
Information Centre
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message3Engine coolant level low4Air conditioning off11Brakes worn12Vehicle overloaded13Compressor overheatedNo.Vehicle message15Centre high-mounted brake
light failure16Brake light failure17Headlight levelling malfunction18Left low beam failure19Rear fog light failure20Right low beam failure21Left sidelight failure22Right sidelight failure23Reversing light failure24Number plate light failure25Left front turn signal failure26Left rear turn signal failure27Right front turn signal failure28Right rear turn signal failure35Replace battery in radio remote
control36ESC InitialisingNo.Vehicle message49Lane departure warning unavailable52Change timing belt56Tyre pressure imbalance on
front axle57Tyre pressure imbalance on
rear axle59Open, then close driver window60Open, then close front
passenger window61Open, then close left rear
window62Open, then close right rear
window65Theft attempted66Service anti-theft alarm system67Service steering wheel lock68Service power steering75Service air conditioning

94LightingHeadlight range adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
To adapt headlight range to the
vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn
thumb wheel ? to required position.
0:front seats occupied1:all seats occupied2:all seats occupied and load
compartment laden3:driver's seat occupied and load
compartment ladenHeadlights when driving
abroad
Headlight aim has been preset and
should need no further adjustment.
When driving in countries with
opposite hand traffic, it is not
necessary to adjust the headlights.
Daytime running lights Daytime running light increases
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
when ignition is on.
Cornering lights
On tight bends or when turning off,
depending on the steering angle or
the indicator light signal, an additional left or right reflector is switched on
which illuminates the road in the
direction of travel. It is activated up to
a speed of 40 km/h.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨
.
In the event of an accident with airbag
deployment, the hazard warning
flashers are activated automatically.

Lighting95Turn and lane-changesignalslever up:right turn signallever down:left turn signal
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the turn signal is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel moves back, the turn
signal 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 turn signal off manually by moving the lever to its original
position.
Front fog lights
Operated by pressing >
.
Rear fog light
Operated by pressing r.
Light switch in position 8: Rear fog
light can only be switched on with
front fog lights.

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.