bulb OPEL KARL 2018.5 Owner's Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: OPEL, Model Year: 2018.5, Model line: KARL, Model: OPEL KARL 2018.5Pages: 203, PDF Size: 5.64 MB
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Instruments and controls73Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or
associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 143.
Fuses 3 149.
Turn lights 3 96.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the speedometer.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red in the overhead
console when the seat is occupied.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched on, until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine, for a
maximum of 100 seconds, until the
seat belt has been fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 40.
Seat belt status on rear seats
X in the Driver Information Centre
flashes or illuminates.
Illuminates
After having started the engine for a
minimum of 35 seconds, until the seat belt has been fastened.
Flashes
After starting-off, when the seat belt is
unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 40.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners 3 39.
Airbag system 3 41.
Airbag deactivation d illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
c illuminates yellow.
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Vehicle care135Vehicle careGeneral Information...................135
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 135
Vehicle storage ........................136
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....136
Vehicle checks ........................... 137
Performing work ......................137
Bonnet ..................................... 137
Engine oil ................................. 138
Engine coolant ......................... 139
Washer fluid ............................ 140
Brakes ..................................... 140
Brake fluid ............................... 140
Vehicle battery ......................... 140
Wiper blade replacement ........142
Bulb replacement .......................143
Halogen headlights ..................143
Fog lights ................................. 145
Front turn lights .......................145
Tail lights ................................. 146
Side turn lights ......................... 147
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 147
Number plate light ...................148Interior lights ............................ 148
Instrument panel illumination ...148
Electrical system ........................149
Fuses ....................................... 149
Engine compartment fuse box . 150
Instrument panel fuse box .......152
Vehicle tools .............................. 153
Tools ........................................ 153
Wheels and tyres .......................154
Winter tyres ............................. 154
Tyre designations ....................154
Tyre pressure .......................... 155
Tyre pressure monitoring
system .................................... 156
Tread depth ............................. 159
Changing tyre and wheel size . 159 Wheel covers ........................... 160
Tyre chains .............................. 160
Tyre repair kit .......................... 160
Wheel changing .......................163
Spare wheel ............................ 166
Jump starting ............................. 168
Towing ....................................... 169
Towing the vehicle ...................169
Appearance care .......................170
Exterior care ............................ 170
Interior care ............................. 172General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control
units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may affect driver assistance
systems, fuel consumption, CO 2
emissions and other emissions of the
vehicle. They may also invalidate the
vehicle operating permit.
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Vehicle care143Bulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and switch off
the relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do
not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
Bulb check After a bulb replacement switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.Halogen headlights
Low beam and high beam
1. On left vehicle side: rotate and pull
out the filling pipe of the
windscreen washer fluid
container.
2. Remove fuse box cover (left side of the vehicle only).
3. Press both clips together anddetach plug connector from bulb.
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144Vehicle care
4. Remove protective cover.
5. Press spring clip and disengage.
6. Remove bulb from reflectorhousing.
7. When fitting a new bulb, engage the lugs in the recesses on the
reflector.
8. Engage the spring clip.
9. Place headlight protective cover in position and close.
10. Ensure the protective cover is placed correctly to prevent water
leak and heavy condensations.
Sidelight / Daytime running light 1. Remove fuse box cover (left side of the vehicle only).2. Rotate the bulb holderanticlockwise and remove.
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Vehicle care1453. Detach bulb from the bulb holderand replace it.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector and turn clockwise.
Sidelight / daytime running light
with LEDs
Sidelights and daytime running lights
are designed as LEDs and cannot be
changed. Consult a workshop in case of a defective LED.
Fog lights
1. Tilt the wheel and remove the two
push nuts on the outside of the
wheel liner.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb holder.
3. Remove the bulb assembly anticlockwise and pull it straight
out.
4. Insert a new bulb assembly straight into the lamp and rotate
clockwise.
5. Reconnect the electrical connector.
Front turn lights
1. Rotate the bulb holderanticlockwise and remove.
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146Vehicle care2. Rotate bulb anticlockwise andremove from bulb holder.
3. Replace bulb.
4. Insert the bulb holder into the reflector and rotate clockwise.
Tail lightsTail light, brake light, turn light,
reversing light and rear fog light
1. Unscrew both screws.
2. Remove tail light assembly. Take care that the cable duct remains in
position.
3. tail light / brake light 1
turn light 2
tail light 3
reversing light (passenger side) /
rear fog light (driver's side) 4.4. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise.
5. Remove bulb holder. Push bulb
into socket slightly, rotate anti-
clockwise, remove and renew
bulb.
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Vehicle care1476.Insert bulb holder into the tail light
assembly and screw into place.
Connect wiring plug. Install tail
light assembly in body and tighten screws. Close covers and
engage.
7. Switch on ignition, operate and check all lights.
Side turn lights
To replace bulb, remove lamp
housing:
1. Slide lamp to the front and remove
it out of the front wing with the rear
end.
2. Turn bulb holder anticlockwise and remove from housing.
3. Pull bulb from bulb holder andreplace it.
4. Insert bulb holder and turn clockwise.
5. Insert front end into front wing, slide forward and insert rear end.
Centre high-mounted brake light
Have LEDs replaced by a workshop.
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148Vehicle careNumber plate light
1. Unscrew both screws.
2. Remove bulb housing downwards, taking care not to pull
on the cable.
Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise
to disengage.
3. Remove bulb from bulb holder and replace it.
4. Insert bulb holder into bulb housing and turn clockwise.
5. Insert bulb housing and secure using a screwdriver.
Interior lights
Courtesy light, reading lights 1. To remove, prise the opposite side of the lamp switch using a
flat-blade screwdriver. (Be careful not to make scratches.)
2. Remove the bulb.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Reinstall the lamp assembly.
Load compartment light
1. Prise the lamp out with a screwdriver.
2. Remove bulb.
3. Insert new bulb.
4. Install lamp.
Instrument panel illumination
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
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196IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 135
Adjustable air vents ...................106
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........73
Airbag deactivation ................46, 73
Airbag label................................... 41 Airbag system .............................. 41
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 107
Air conditioning system .............. 101
Air intake .................................... 107
Air vents...................................... 106
Antilock brake system ................ 119
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......75
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Appearance care ........................170
Ashtrays ....................................... 65
Autostop ..................................... 111
B Battery discharge protection ........99
Battery voltage ............................. 86
Belts.............................................. 39
Bonnet ....................................... 137
Bonnet open ................................. 77
Brake and clutch fluid .................175
Brake and clutch system .............74
Brake assist ............................... 120
Brake fluid .................................. 140Brakes ............................... 119, 140
Breakdown.................................. 169
Bulb replacement ....................... 143
C Capacities .................................. 185
Catalytic converter .....................115
Central locking system ................23
Centre console storage ...............54
Centre high-mounted brake light 147
Changing tyre and wheel size ...159
Charging system .......................... 74
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 50
Child restraints.............................. 47
Child restraint systems ................47
Cigarette lighter ........................... 65
City mode ................................... 123
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............100
Clock ............................................ 63
Code ............................................. 84
Control indicators.......................... 70
Control of the vehicle .................108
Controls ........................................ 61
Coolant and antifreeze ...............175
Cornering lights ............................ 95
Cruise control ...................... 77, 124