mirror OPEL KARL 2018.5 Owner's Manual

8In briefHead restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height
and engage.
Head restraints 3 35.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and fasten in belt
buckle. The seat belt must not be
twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted back too far (maximum approx. 25 ° ).
To unfasten belt, press red button on belt buckle.
Seat position 3 36.
Seat belts 3 39.
Airbag system 3 41.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To adjust the mirror, move the mirror
housing in the desired direction.
Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
3 30.

In brief9Exterior mirrorsManual adjustment
Swivel lever in required direction.
Exterior mirrors 3 29.
Manual adjustment 3 29.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust it.
Electric adjustment 3 29.
Folding exterior mirrors 3 29.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 29.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock the lever, adjust the steering
wheel, then engage the lever and
ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
unless the vehicle is stationary and the steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 41.
Ignition positions 3 109.

In brief111Central locking system ..........23
Power windows .....................31
2 Exterior mirrors .....................29
3 Cruise control .....................124
Speed limiter ...................... 125
Heated steering wheel ..........61
4 Turn lights, headlight
flash, low beam and high
beam ..................................... 96
Exit lighting ........................... 98
Parking lights ........................ 97
5 Side air vents ...................... 106
6 Instruments .......................... 65
7 Driver Information Centre ...... 78
8 Steering wheel controls .......61
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear window
wiper, rear window washer
system ................................... 62
10 Centre air vents .................. 106
11 Hazard warning flashers ......95
12 Info Display ........................... 8313Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 27
14 Infotainment system
15 Glovebox .............................. 53
16 Climate control system ........ 100
17 AUX input, USB input
18 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 115
Selector lever, manual
transmission automated ......116
19 Seat heating .......................... 38
20 Parking brake ......................120
21 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............109
22 Horn ..................................... 62
Driver airbag ........................ 44
23 Bonnet release lever ..........137
24 Steering wheel adjustment ..61
25 Fuse box ............................ 152
26 Traction Control system .....121
City mode ............................ 123
Stop-start system ................111
Fuel selector ......................... 67
Lane departure warning .....128Electronic Stability Control . 122
27 Light switch .......................... 94
Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 95
Front fog light ........................ 96
Rear fog light ........................ 96
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ..................97

In brief131Central locking system ..........23
Power windows .....................31
2 Exterior mirrors .....................29
3 Cruise control .....................124
Speed limiter ...................... 125
Heated steering wheel ..........61
4 Turn lights, headlight
flash, low beam and high
beam ..................................... 96
Exit lighting ........................... 98
Parking lights ........................ 97
5 Side air vents ...................... 106
6 Instruments .......................... 65
7 Driver Information Centre ...... 78
8 Steering wheel controls .......61
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear window
wiper, rear window washer
system ................................... 62
10 Centre air vents .................. 106
11 Hazard warning flashers ......95
12 Info Display ........................... 8313Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 27
14 Infotainment system
15 Glovebox .............................. 53
16 Climate control system ........ 100
17 AUX input, USB input
18 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 115
Selector lever, manual
transmission automated ......116
19 Seat heating .......................... 38
20 Parking brake ......................120
21 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............109
22 Horn ..................................... 62
Driver airbag ........................ 44
23 Bonnet release lever ..........137
24 Steering wheel adjustment ..61
25 Fuse box ............................ 152
26 Traction Control system .....121
City mode ............................ 123
Stop-start system ................111
Fuel selector ......................... 67
Lane departure warning .....128Electronic Stability Control . 122
27 Light switch .......................... 94
Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 95
Front fog light ........................ 96
Rear fog light ........................ 96
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ..................97

In brief17Climate control
Heated rear window
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü .
Heated rear window 3 32.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing Ü also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 29.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Set air distribution control to V.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Electronic climate control system: Press V.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Climate control system 3 100.Transmission
Manual transmission
To engage reverse, depress the
clutch pedal and engage the reverse
gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 115.

18In briefManual transmission automatedR:reverse, engage only when
vehicle is stationaryN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift in manual mode]:downshift in manual mode
Manual transmission automated
3 116.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 155, 3 186.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 138.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors 3 29,
seats 3 36, and seat belts
3 40.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.

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.

Keys, doors and windows29Exterior mirrors
Mirrors
The shape of the mirrors makes
objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Manual adjustment
Adjust mirrors by swivelling lever in
required direction.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the control to left (L) or right
(R). Then swivel the control to adjust
the mirror.
In position 0 no mirror is selected.
Folding mirrors
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the
mirror by applying slight pressure to
the mirror housing.Heated mirrors
Type 1

30Keys, doors and windowsType 2
Operated by pressing Ü.
Mirror heating works with the engine
running.
It is switched off automatically after a
short time.
Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Windows
Windscreen
Windscreen stickers Do not attach stickers, e.g. toll road
stickers or similar, on the windscreen
in the area of the interior mirror.
Otherwise the detection zone of the
sensor in the mirror housing could be
restricted.
Windscreen replacementCaution
If the vehicle has a front-looking
camera sensor for the driver
assistance systems, it is very
important that any windscreen
replacement is performed
accurately according to Opel
specifications. Otherwise, these
systems may not work properly
and there is a risk of unexpected
behaviour and / or messages from these systems.

Keys, doors and windows33Operated by pressing Ü.
Rear window heating works with the
engine running.
It is switched off automatically after a
short time.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or
swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
The covers of the mirrors should be
closed when driving.Roof
Sunroof9 Warning
Take care when operating the
sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
movable parts when operating
them. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they
move.
Operable via a rocker switch with
ignition on (position 2) 3 109.
Retained power off 3 110.
Raise
Hold switch p depressed until the
sunroof is raised at the rear.
Open
From raised position press and
release switch p: the sunroof is
opened automatically up to end
position. To stop movement before
end position, operate switch once
more.