steering wheel OPEL KARL 2018 Manual user

110Driving and operating0:ignition off: Some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, provided the ignition was
on previously1:accessory power mode: Steering wheel lock released, some
electrical functions are operable,
ignition is off2:ignition on power mode: Ignition
is on. Control indicators
illuminate and most electrical
functions are operable3:engine start: Release key after
starting procedure beginsSteering wheel lock
Remove key from ignition switch and
turn steering wheel until it engages.
Retained power off The following electronic systems areoperable until the driver's door is
opened or at the latest for ten minutes
after the ignition is switched off:
● power windows
● power outlets
● power sunroof
Power to the Infotainment system will continue to operate for 30 minutes or
until the key is removed from the
ignition switch, regardless of whether
any door is opened.Starting the engine
Turn key to position 1 to release the
steering wheel lock.
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Do not operate the accelerator pedal. Turn key briefly to position 3 and
release: an automatic procedure
operates the starter after a brief
delay, until the engine is running. See
"Automatic Starter Control".

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.

Vehicle care155No.Circuit33Body control module 334Body control module 235Body control module 136–37Steering wheel control LED38–39Logistic/DC transformer40Power window, driver41Blower42Seat heating, front43Air conditioning module44Heated steering wheel45–Vehicle tools
Tools
Vehicles without spare
The vehicle tools are in the
compartment under the floor cover in
the load compartment.
Vehicles with spare wheel
The jack and the vehicle tools are in
the load compartment.

162Vehicle care9Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre chains are only permitted on
tyres of size 165/65 R14.
Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres of size 185/55 R15 and 195/45 R16.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that is at the tyre's sidewall cannot be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear or reverse gear.
The tyre repair kit is in the tool box
under the floor cover in the load
compartment.

Vehicle care1714. Switch on electrical consumers(e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 155.
1. Disengage cap by using the
screwdriver and remove the cap.
2. Screw in the towing eye as far as it will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
3. Attach a tow rope – or better still a
tow rod – to the towing eye.
General
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.

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