tow OPEL KARL 2019 Manual user

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3. Ensure the jack is correctlypositioned under the relevant
vehicle jacking point.
4. Set the jack to the necessary height. Position it directly below
the jacking point in a manner that
prevents it from slipping.
Attach jack handle and with the
jack correctly aligned rotate handle until wheel is clear of theground.
5. Unscrew the wheel bolts.
6. Change the wheel.
7. Screw on the wheel bolts.
8. Lower vehicle and remove jack.
9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it is securely located and
tighten each bolt in a crosswise
sequence. Tightening torque is
140 Nm.
10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover of the steel wheel with the
tyre valve before installing.
Install wheel bolt caps or centre
cap on alloy wheel.
11. Stow and secure the replaced wheel, the vehicle tools 3 144 and
the adapter for the locking wheel
bolts 3 52.
12. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and the wheel bolt
torque as soon as possible.Stowing a damaged wheel in the
load compartment using a strap
Use the strap placed in the tool box.
Vehicle tools 3 144.
The spare wheel well is not designed for all permitted tyre sizes. If a wheel
wider than the spare must be stowed
in the spare wheel well after changing
wheels, the floor cover can be placed on the projecting wheel.
1. Remove load compartment cover and lift up load compartment floor.
Position the tool box and the
damaged wheel to stand upright
into the tool box spare.
2. Pull up the release knob on top of
the rear seat and move backrest
forwards.

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3. Place the loop end of the strapfrom the tool box through the
backrest latch.
4. Place the hook end of the strap through the loop and pull it until
the strap is fastened securely to
the backrest latch.5. Pull back the backrests.
6. Mount the hook to the tailgate latch.
7. Tighten the strap and secure it using the buckle.
9 Warning
Storing a jack, a wheel or other
equipment in the load
compartment could cause injury if they are not fixed properly. During a sudden stop or a collision, loose
equipment could strike someone.
Store jack and tools always in the
respective storage compartments
and secure them by fixing.
Damaged wheel placed in the load
compartment must always be
secured by the strap.9 Danger
Always drive with folded up and
engaged rear seat backrests when
stowing a damaged full size wheel
in the load compartment.

160Vehicle care3. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
vehicle battery as possible,
however at least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of 1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.4. 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 3 144.
1. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint
damage. Disengage cap by using
the screwdriver and remove the
cap.

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2. Screw in the towing eye as far asit 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.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
The vehicle must be towed facing
forward, not faster than 88 km/h. In all
other cases and when the
transmission is defective, the front
axle must be raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap and engage in the front
bumper.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this
has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a workshop.
Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly. When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.

187Software acknowledgement.......178
Spare wheel ............................... 155
Speed limiter......................... 74, 118
Speedometer ............................... 64
Starting and operating ................105
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................107
Steering ...................................... 105
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 60
Steering wheel controls ...............60
Stop-start system........................ 107
Storage ......................................... 52
Storage compartments .................52
Sunroof ........................................ 32
Sun visors .................................... 32
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 65
Tail lights ................................... 137
Three-point seat belt .................... 39
Tools .......................................... 144
Towing ........................................ 160
Towing the vehicle .....................160
Traction Control system ............. 114
Traction Control system off........... 73
Transmission ............................... 17
Tread depth ............................... 150
Trip odometer .............................. 65
Turn lights .............................. 69, 92Tyre chains ................................ 151
Tyre designations ......................145
Tyre pressure ............................ 146
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 73, 147
Tyre pressures ........................... 174
Tyre repair kit ............................. 151
U
Upholstery .................................. 163
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................... 80
Vehicle battery ........................... 131
Vehicle checks............................ 128
Vehicle data ........................ 169, 172
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 180
Vehicle dimensions .................... 173
Vehicle Identification Number ....167
Vehicle jack ................................ 144
Vehicle messages .......................81
Vehicle personalisation ...............83
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 127
Vehicle tools ............................... 144
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Ventilation ..................................... 96W
Warning chimes ........................... 83
Warning lights ............................... 64
Warning triangle .......................... 56
Washer and wiper systems .........15
Washer fluid ............................... 131
Wheel changing .........................154
Wheel covers ............................. 150
Wheels and tyres .......................145
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30
Windscreen wiper and washer ....61
Winter tyres ............................... 145
Wiper blade replacement ..........133