lock OPEL KARL 2019 Manual user

6In briefIn briefInitial drive informationVehicle unlocking
Press c to unlock the doors and load
compartment.
Manual door locks
To unlock the front doors or the tailgate, turn the key in the lock anti-
clockwise. To unlock a rear door, pull the interior lock button on the
respective door.
Open the doors by pulling the
handles.
To open the tailgate, push the switch
on the underside of the brand emblem and lift up slightly.
Radio remote control 3 21.
Central locking system 3 22.
Front doors 3 25.
Load compartment 3 25.

In brief7Seat adjustmentLongitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle. Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked
in place.
Seat position 3 35.
Seat adjustment 3 36.
Backrest inclination
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Seat position 3 35.
Seat adjustment 3 36.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up:seat higherdown:seat lower
Seat position 3 35.
Seat adjustment 3 36.

In brief9Exterior mirrorsManual adjustment
Swivel lever in required direction.
Exterior mirrors 3 28.
Manual adjustment 3 28.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust it.
Electric adjustment 3 28.
Folding exterior mirrors 3 28.
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 40.
Ignition positions 3 105.

In brief111Central locking system ..........22
Power windows .....................30
2 Exterior mirrors .....................28
3 Cruise control .....................117
Speed limiter ...................... 118
Heated steering wheel ..........60
4 Turn lights, headlight
flash, low beam and high
beam ..................................... 92
Exit lighting ........................... 94
Parking lights ........................ 93
5 Side air vents ...................... 102
6 Instruments .......................... 64
7 Driver Information Centre ...... 75
8 Steering wheel controls .......60
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear window
wiper, rear window washer
system ................................... 61
10 Centre air vents .................. 102
11 Hazard warning flashers ......91
12 Info Display ........................... 8013Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 27
14 Infotainment system
15 Glovebox .............................. 52
16 Climate control system .......... 96
17 AUX input, USB input
18 Selector lever .....................111
19 Seat heating .......................... 37
20 Parking brake ......................113
21 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............105
22 Horn ..................................... 61
Driver airbag ........................ 43
23 Bonnet release lever ..........128
24 Steering wheel adjustment ..60
25 Fuse box ............................ 143
26 Traction Control system .....114
City mode ............................ 115
Stop-start system ................107
Lane departure warning .....121
Electronic Stability Control . 11527 Light switch .......................... 90
Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 91
Front fog light ........................ 92
Rear fog light ........................ 92
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ..................93

In brief131Central locking system ..........22
Power windows .....................30
2 Exterior mirrors .....................28
3 Cruise control .....................117
Speed limiter ...................... 118
Heated steering wheel ..........60
4 Turn lights, headlight
flash, low beam and high
beam ..................................... 92
Exit lighting ........................... 94
Parking lights ........................ 93
5 Side air vents ...................... 102
6 Instruments .......................... 64
7 Driver Information Centre ...... 75
8 Steering wheel controls .......60
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear window
wiper, rear window washer
system ................................... 61
10 Centre air vents .................. 102
11 Hazard warning flashers ......91
12 Info Display ........................... 8013Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 27
14 Infotainment system
15 Glovebox .............................. 52
16 Climate control system .......... 96
17 AUX input, USB input
18 Selector lever .....................111
19 Seat heating .......................... 37
20 Parking brake ......................113
21 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............105
22 Horn ..................................... 61
Driver airbag ........................ 43
23 Bonnet release lever ..........128
24 Steering wheel adjustment ..60
25 Fuse box ............................ 143
26 Traction Control system .....114
City mode ............................ 115
Stop-start system ................107
Lane departure warning .....121
Electronic Stability Control . 11527 Light switch .......................... 90
Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 91
Front fog light ........................ 92
Rear fog light ........................ 92
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ..................93

18In briefStarting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 146, 3 174.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 129.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors 3 28,
seats 3 35, and seat belts
3 39.
● 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.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal. ● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 107.
To turn the key back from position 2
to 1 or 0, first push the key all the way
in towards the steering column.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Engage neutral gear.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the clutch pedal again.

In brief19Parking9Warning
● 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.
● Lock the vehicle by pressing e on
the radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 27.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 128.
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.
Keys, locks 3 20.
Laying-up the vehicle for a long
period of time 3 127.

20Keys, doors and windowsKeys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 20
Keys .......................................... 20
Radio remote control .................21
Memorised settings ...................22
Central locking system ..............22
Child locks ................................. 24
Doors ........................................... 25
Front doors ................................ 25
Rear doors ................................. 25
Load compartment ....................25
Vehicle security ............................ 27
Anti-theft alarm system ..............27
Immobiliser ................................ 27
Exterior mirrors ............................ 28
Mirrors ....................................... 28
Manual adjustment ....................28
Electric adjustment ....................28
Folding mirrors .......................... 28
Heated mirrors ........................... 29
Interior mirrors ............................. 29
Manual anti-dazzle ....................29
Windows ...................................... 30
Windscreen ............................... 30Manual windows........................30
Power windows ......................... 30
Heated rear window ..................32
Sun visors .................................. 32
Roof ............................................. 32
Sunroof ...................................... 32Keys, 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 3 161.
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 3 154.

Keys, doors and windows21Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Radio remote control
Used to operate:
● central locking system
● anti-theft alarm system
The radio remote control has a range of approx. 20 m. It can be restrictedby external influences. The hazard
warning flashers confirm operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot be operated with the radio remote
control, it may be due to the following:
● The range is exceeded.
● The battery voltage is too low.
● Frequent, repeated operation of the radio remote control while not
in range, which will require re-
synchronisation.
● Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Unlocking 3 22.
Radio remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.

22Keys, doors and windows
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend the key.
Open the unit. Replace the battery
(battery type CR 2032), paying
attention to the installation position.
Close the unit and synchronise.
Memorised settings
Whenever the ignition is switched off,
some functions of the following
settings may be automatically
memorised by the remote control unit:
● lighting
● presets for Infotainment system ● central locking system
● comfort settings
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the memorised key
is inserted into the ignition switch and
turned to position 1 3 105.
A precondition is that Personalization
By Driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Info Display.
This must be set for each key used.
Vehicle personalisation 3 83.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors and load
compartment.
Note
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.