warning OPEL KARL 2019 Manual user

158Vehicle care
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.

Vehicle care159Jump starting
Do not start with a quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle battery canalready freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery
before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 V). Its capacity
(Ah) must not be much less than
that of the discharged battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
.
● Do not disconnect the discharged
vehicle battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.● Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral.
● Open the positive terminal protection caps of both vehicle
batteries.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.

Service and maintenance165increased air pollution, presence of
airborne sand and high dust content,
driving at high altitude and large
variations of temperature. Under
these severe operating conditions,
certain service work may be required more frequently than the regularservice interval.
The international service intervals are
valid for the countries which are not
listed in the European service
intervals.
Service display 3 66.
Confirmations
Confirmation of service is recorded in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the
servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids andlubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for petrol engines. If it is unavailable,
engine oils of other listed qualities
have to be used.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 169.
Topping up engine oilCaution
In case of any spilled oil, wipe it up and dispose it properly.
Engine oils of different manufacturersand brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only ACEA
quality is prohibited, since it can
cause engine damage under certain
operating conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 169.

185DDanger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights .................91
Declaration of conformity ............175
Door open .................................... 75
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........117
Driver Information Centre .............75
Driving hints ................................ 104
E Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 140
Electronic climate control system 99
Electronic Stability Control.......... 115
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............72
Electronic Stability Control off....... 72
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......127
Engine compartment fuse box ...141
Engine coolant ........................... 130
Engine coolant temperature ........73
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 66
Engine data ............................... 171
Engine exhaust .......................... 110
Engine identification ...................168
Engine oil ................... 129, 165, 169
Engine oil pressure ......................73
Event data recorders ..................180Exit lighting .................................. 94
Exterior care .............................. 161
Exterior light ................................. 74
Exterior lighting ......................14, 90
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
First aid ......................................... 57
First aid kit ................................... 57
Fixed air vents ........................... 103
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Front airbag system .....................43
Front doors ................................... 25
Front fog lights ...............74, 92, 136
Front seats.................................... 35
Front turn lights .......................... 136
Fuel............................................. 122
Fuel for petrol engines ...............122
Fuel gauge ................................... 65
Fuses ......................................... 140
G Gauges ......................................... 64
Gear shifting ................................. 72
Glovebox ..................................... 52
H Halogen headlights ....................134
Hand brake ......................... 112, 113
Hazard warning flashers ..............91
Headlight flash ............................. 90Headlight range adjustment ........91
Headlights..................................... 90
Headlights when driving abroad ..91
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 34
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................60
Heating ........................................ 37
Heating and ventilation system ...96
High beam ............................. 74, 90
Hill start assist ........................... 113
Horn ....................................... 15, 61
I
Identification plate .....................168
Ignition switch positions .............105
Immobiliser ............................ 27, 74
Indicators ...................................... 64
Info Display ................................... 80
Information displays...................... 75
Instrument cluster ........................64
Instrument panel fuse box .........143
Instrument panel illumination .....139
Instrument panel illumination control ...................................... 93
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 163
Interior lighting .............................. 93
Interior lights ........................ 94, 139

186Interior mirrors.............................. 29
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 159
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......72, 121
Light switch .................................. 90
Load compartment ................25, 53
Load compartment cover .............55
Loading information .....................58
Low fuel ....................................... 74
M Malfunction indicator light ............71
Manual adjustment ......................28
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual transmission .................. 111
Manual windows ..........................30
Memorised settings ......................22
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors ......................................... 28
Misted light covers .......................93N
New vehicle running-in ..............105
Number plate light .....................139
O Object detection systems ...........119
Odometer ..................................... 65
Oil, engine .......................... 165, 169
OnStar .......................................... 86
Operate pedal ............................... 71
Outside temperature ....................62
Overrun cut-off ........................... 107
P Parking ................................ 19, 109
Parking assist ...................... 72, 119
Parking brake ............................ 113
Parking lights ............................... 93
Performing work ........................128
Power outlets ............................... 64
Power steering.............................. 72
Power windows ............................ 30
Puncture ..................................... 155
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 183
Radio remote control ...................21
REACH ....................................... 178
Reading lights .............................. 94
Rear doors ................................... 25Rear floor storage cover ..............56
Rear fog light .................74, 92, 137
Rear window wiper and washer ..62
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 165, 169
Reduced engine power ................74
Refuelling ................................... 123 Registered trademarks ...............179
Retained power off .....................106
Reversing lights ........................... 93
Ride control systems ..................114
Roof .............................................. 32
Roof load ...................................... 58
Roof rack ..................................... 57
S Safety belts ................................... 38
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 36
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................70
Seat belts ..................................... 38
Seat heating ................................. 37
Seat position ................................ 35
Service ....................................... 103 Service display ............................ 66
Service information ....................164
Service vehicle soon .................... 71
Side airbag system ......................44
Sidelights ...................................... 90
Side turn lights ........................... 138

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