OPEL KARL 2018.5 Owner's Guide

In brief19Starting the engine 3 110.Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
Vehicles with manual transmission: ● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Engage neutral gear.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the clutch pedal again.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated:
If the vehicle is at a standstill with the
brake pedal depressed, Autostop is
activated automatically, indicated by
the needle at the AUTOSTOP position in the tachometer.
Release the brake pedal or move
selector lever out of D to restart the
engine.
Stop-start system 3 111.

20In briefParking9Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual
parking brake without pressing the release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill slope or uphill slope. Depress
brake pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear 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
before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows and the sunroof.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with manual
transmission automated, the key
can only be removed from the
ignition switch when the parking
brake is applied.
● Lock the vehicle by pressing e on
the radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 27.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 137.
Caution
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 3 21.
Laying-up the vehicle for a long
period of time 3 136.

Keys, doors and windows21Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 21
Keys .......................................... 21
Radio remote control .................22
Memorised settings ...................23
Central locking system ..............23
Child locks ................................. 25
Doors ........................................... 25
Front doors ................................ 25
Rear doors ................................. 26
Load compartment ....................26
Vehicle security ............................ 27
Anti-theft alarm system ..............27
Immobiliser ................................ 28
Exterior mirrors ............................ 29
Mirrors ....................................... 29
Manual adjustment ....................29
Electric adjustment ....................29
Folding mirrors .......................... 29
Heated mirrors ........................... 29
Interior mirrors ............................. 30
Manual anti-dazzle ....................30
Windows ...................................... 30
Windscreen ............................... 30Manual windows........................31
Power windows ......................... 31
Heated rear window ..................32
Sun visors .................................. 33
Roof ............................................. 33
Sunroof ...................................... 33Keys, locks
KeysCaution
Do not attach heavy or bulky itemsto the ignition key.
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 3 170.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel bolts is specified on a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.
Wheel changing 3 163.

22Keys, doors and windowsKey with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Radio remote control
Used to operate:
● central locking system
● anti-theft alarm system
The radio remote control has a range of approx. 20 m. It can be restrictedby external influences. The hazard
warning flashers 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:
● The range is exceeded.
● The battery voltage is too low.
● Frequent, repeated operation of the radio remote control while not
in range, which will require re-
synchronisation.
● 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 3 23.
Radio remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.

Keys, doors and windows23
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit
sideways. Replace the battery
(battery type CR 2032), paying
attention to the installation position.
Close the unit and synchronise.
Memorised settings
Whenever the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the following
settings are automatically memorised by the key:
● lighting
● presets for 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 3 109.
A precondition is that Personalization
By Driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Info Display.
This must be set for each key used.
Vehicle personalisation 3 87.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors and load
compartment.Note
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Unlocking
Press c.
Two settings are selectable in the
Info Display:
● To unlock only the driver's door, press c once. To unlock all doors
and load compartment, press c
twice.
● Press c once to unlock all doors
and load compartment.

24Keys, doors and windowsThe setting can be changed in the
menu Settings in the Info Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 87.
The setting can be saved for the key
being used.
Memorised settings 3 23.
Locking
Close doors and load compartment.
Press e.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system will not work.
Central locking buttons
Locks or unlocks doors and the load
compartment from inside the
passenger compartment.
Press e to lock.
Press c to unlock.
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 c to unlock the other
doors and load compartment.
By switching on the ignition, the anti- theft alarm system is deactivated.
Locking
Close all doors. Open the driver's door and press the central locking
button. The vehicle is locked.

Keys, doors and windows25Close the driver's door. Manually lockthe 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. From the
inside of the vehicle the doors can be unlocked by pulling up the lock button
on the respective door. The load
compartment cannot be unlocked.
Automatic door locking
If no door is opened or the position of
ignition key is not located in position
1 or position 2 within 3 minutes after
unlocking with the radio remote
control, all the doors are locked and
the anti-theft alarm system is
activated automatically.
Child locks9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Move the pin in the rear door to the front. The door cannot be openedfrom inside.
Doors
Front doors Central locking system
See Central locking system 3 23.
Manual door locks
Unlock a front door by turning the key
in the lock anti-clockwise. Pull the
handle to open the door.
To lock the door, turn the key
clockwise in the lock.

26Keys, doors and windowsRear doorsCentral locking system
See Central locking system 3 23.
Manual door locks
To unlock a rear door, pull the interior lock button on the respective door.
Open the door by pulling the handle.
Push the interior lock button down to
lock the respective door.
Load compartment
TailgateOpeningCentral locking system
To open the tailgate with all doors
unlocked, push the touchpad switch
on the underside of the tailgate
handle and lift up the tailgate.
Manual door locks
To unlock the tailgate, insert the key
into the lock and turn it anti-clockwise into a horizontal position. Lift the
tailgate to open it.

Keys, doors and windows27Closing
Use interior handle to lower and closethe tailgate.
Do not press the touchpad switch
whilst closing as this will unlock the
tailgate again.
Central locking system 3 23.
Manual door locks
To lock the tailgate, insert the key into
the lock and turn it clockwise into a
vertical position.General hints for operating
tailgate9 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, e.g. 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
Status LED
Status LED is integrated in the sensor
on top of the instrument panel.

28Keys, doors and windowsStatus during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:LED illuminates:test, arming delayLED flashes
quickly:doors, tailgate or
bonnet not
completely closed, or system fault
Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
Deactivation Unlocking the vehicle by pressing c
deactivates anti-theft alarm system.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm horn
sounds and the hazard warning lights flash simultaneously. The numberand duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by
pressing any button on the radio
remote control or by switching on the
ignition.
The anti-theft alarm system can only
be deactivated by pressing c on the
radio remote control or by switching
on the ignition.
Vehicle messages 3 84.
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: Switch the
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
Immobiliser The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been removed from the ignition switch.
If the control indicator d flashes when
the ignition is on, there is a fault in the
system; the engine cannot be started. Switch off the ignition and repeat the
start attempt.
If the control indicator continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.Note
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it.
Switch on the anti-theft alarm
system 3 23, 3 27.
Control indicator d 3 77.