airbag off OPEL KARL 2018 Manual user

Lighting97Interior lights
When opening a door, the courtesy light automatically switches on and
then off after a delay.
When exterior lighting has been on, courtesy light will turn on when
ignition is switched off.
Note
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment, the courtesy lights are turned on automatically.
Courtesy lightOperate rocker switch:centre
position w:automatic switching on
when opening a door.
Turns off after a delay.press d:permanently onpress K:permanently off
Reading lights
Operated by pressing the buttons in
front.
Lighting features
Exit lighting
Path lighting Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.
Activating
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.

114Driving and operatingParking9Warning
● 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.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 139.
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.
Note
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment, the engine is
switched off automatically if the
vehicle comes to a standstill within a
certain time.

197Cupholders .................................. 53
Curtain airbag system .................. 45
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights .................94
Declaration of conformity ............189
Door open .................................... 77
Doors ............................................ 26
Driver assistance systems ..........124
Driver Information Centre .............77
Driving hints ................................ 108
E Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 150
Electronic climate control system 102
Electronic driving programmes ..118
Electronic Stability Control.......... 122
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............74
Electronic Stability Control off....... 74
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......138
Engine compartment fuse box ...152
Engine coolant ........................... 141
Engine coolant temperature ........75
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 68
Engine data ............................... 184
Engine exhaust .......................... 115
Engine identification ...................180Engine oil ................... 140, 176, 181
Engine oil pressure ......................75
Event data recorders ..................195
Exit lighting .................................. 97
Exterior care .............................. 172
Exterior light ................................. 76
Exterior lighting ......................14, 93
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29
F Fault ........................................... 118
First aid ......................................... 58
First aid kit ................................... 58
Fixed air vents ........................... 106
Fog light ....................................... 76
Fog lights ................................... 146
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Front airbag system .....................44
Front doors ................................... 25
Front fog lights ............................. 95
Front seats.................................... 36
Front turn signal lights ...............147
Fuel............................................. 129
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 136
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......130
Fuel for petrol engines ...............129
Fuel gauge ................................... 66 Fuel selector ................................ 67
Fuses ......................................... 150G
Gauges ......................................... 65
Gear shifting ................................. 74
Glovebox ..................................... 53
H
Halogen headlights ....................145
Hand brake ......................... 119, 120
Hazard warning flashers ..............94
Headlight flash ............................. 93
Headlight range adjustment ........94
Headlights..................................... 93
Headlights when driving abroad ..94
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................61
Heating ........................................ 38
Heating and ventilation system ...99
High beam ............................. 76, 93
Hill start assist ........................... 120
Horn ....................................... 15, 62
I
Identification plate .....................180
Ignition switch positions .............109
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 76
Indicators ...................................... 65
Info display ................................... 82
Information displays...................... 77

199Seat belt reminder .......................72
Seat belts ..................................... 39 Seat heating ................................. 38
Seat position ................................ 36
Selector lever ............................. 117
Service ....................................... 107
Service display ............................ 68
Service information ....................175
Service vehicle soon .................... 73
Side airbag system ......................45
Sidelights ...................................... 93
Side turn signal lights ................148
Software acknowledgement .......192
Spare wheel ............................... 167
Speed limiter......................... 76, 125
Speedometer ............................... 65
Starting and operating ................109
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ............110, 116
Steering ...................................... 109
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 61
Steering wheel controls ...............61
Stop-start system........................ 111
Storage ......................................... 53
Storage compartments .................53
Sunroof ........................................ 33
Sun visors .................................... 33
Symbols ......................................... 4T
Tachometer ................................. 66
Tail lights ................................... 147
Three-point seat belt .................... 40
Tools .......................................... 155
Towing ........................................ 171
Towing the vehicle .....................171
Traction Control system ............. 121
Traction Control system off........... 75
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................116
Tread depth ............................... 161
Trip odometer .............................. 66
Turn and lane-change signals .....95
Turn signal ................................... 71
Tyre chains ................................ 162
Tyre designations ......................156
Tyre pressure ............................ 156
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 75, 157
Tyre pressures ........................... 188
Tyre repair kit ............................. 162
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 74, 127
Upholstery .................................. 174
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................... 82
Vehicle battery ........................... 142Vehicle checks............................ 139
Vehicle data ................................ 181
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 195
Vehicle dimensions .................... 186
Vehicle Identification Number ....179
Vehicle jack ................................ 155
Vehicle messages .......................83
Vehicle personalisation ...............86
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 138
Vehicle tools ............................... 155
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 185
Ventilation ..................................... 99
W
Warning chimes ........................... 85
Warning lights ............................... 65
Warning triangle .......................... 57
Washer and wiper systems .........15
Washer fluid ............................... 141
Wheel changing .........................165
Wheel covers ............................. 161
Wheels and tyres .......................156
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........62
Winter tyres ............................... 156
Wiper blade replacement ..........144