lights OPEL KARL 2019 Owner's Manual

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

14In briefExterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
7:lights off8:sidelights9:headlights
Fog lights
Press button in light switch:
>:front fog lightsr:rear fog lightHeadlight flash, high beam and
low beamheadlight flash:pull stalkhigh beam:push stalk
High beam 3 90.
Headlight flash 3 90.
Turn lightsstalk up:right turn lightstalk down:left turn light
Turn lights 3 92.
Parking lights 3 93.

Keys, doors and windows27Vehicle security
Anti-theft alarm system
It monitors: ● doors, tailgate, bonnet
● ignition
Status LED
Status LED is integrated in the sensor
on top of the instrument panel.
Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:LED illuminates:test, arming delayLED flashes
quickly:doors, tailgate or
bonnet not
completely closed,
or system fault
Seek the assistance of a workshop in the event of faults.
Deactivation Unlocking the vehicle by pressing c
deactivates anti-theft alarm system.
Alarm When triggered, the alarm horn
sounds and the hazard warning lights flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by
pressing any button on the radio
remote control or by switching on the
ignition.
The anti-theft alarm system can only
be deactivated by pressing c on the
radio remote control or by switching
on the ignition.
Vehicle messages 3 81.
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: Switch the
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
Immobiliser
The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch.
If the control indicator d flashes when
the ignition is on, there is a fault in the
system; the engine cannot be started. Switch off the ignition and repeat the
start attempt.
If the control indicator continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.

Instruments and controls59Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 60
Steering wheel adjustment ........60
Steering wheel controls .............60
Heated steering wheel ...............60
Horn ........................................... 61
Windscreen wiper and washer ..61
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 62
Outside temperature ..................62
Clock ......................................... 62
Power outlets ............................. 64
Cigarette lighter ......................... 64
Ashtrays .................................... 64
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 64
Instrument cluster ......................64
Speedometer ............................. 64
Odometer .................................. 65
Trip odometer ............................ 65
Tachometer ............................... 65
Fuel gauge ................................ 65
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 66
Service display .......................... 66Control indicators ......................67
Turn lights .................................. 69
Seat belt reminder .....................70
Airbag and belt tensioners .........70
Airbag deactivation ....................70
Charging system .......................71
Malfunction indicator light ..........71
Service vehicle soon .................71
Brake and clutch system ...........71
Operate pedal ............................ 71
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....72
Gear shifting .............................. 72
Power steering .......................... 72
Lane departure warning ............72
Parking assist ............................ 72
Electronic Stability Control off ...72
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........72
Traction Control system off .......73
Engine coolant temperature ......73
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 73
Engine oil pressure ....................73
Low fuel ..................................... 74
Immobiliser ................................ 74
Reduced engine power .............74
Exterior light .............................. 74
High beam ................................. 74
Front fog lights ........................... 74
Rear fog light ............................. 74Cruise control............................ 74
Speed limiter ............................. 74
Bonnet open .............................. 74
Door open .................................. 75
Displays ....................................... 75
Driver Information Centre ..........75
Info Display ................................ 80
Vehicle messages ........................81
Warning chimes .........................83
Battery voltage .......................... 83
Vehicle personalisation ................83
Telematics service .......................86
OnStar ....................................... 86

64Instruments and controlsPower outlets
A 12 V power outlet is located in the
centre console.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 W.
With ignition off, the power outlet is deactivated. Additionally, the poweroutlet is deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlet by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 107.
Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter may be located
in the centre console.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches
off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
The portable ashtray can be placed inthe cupholders.
Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
The needles of the instruments briefly
rotate to the end position when the
engine is being switched on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.

Instruments and controls69Control indicators in the overheadconsole
Overview
OTurn lights 3 69XSeat belt reminder 3 70vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 70VAirbag deactivation 3 70pCharging system 3 71ZMalfunction indicator light
3 71gService vehicle soon 3 71RBrake and clutch system
3 71-Operate pedal 3 71uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 72[Gear shifting 3 72cPower steering 3 72)Lane departure warning 3 72rParking assist 3 72aElectronic Stability Control off
3 72bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 72kTraction Control system off
3 73WEngine coolant temperature
3 73wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 73IEngine oil pressure 3 73YLow fuel 3 74dImmobiliser 3 74#Reduced engine power 3 748Exterior light 3 74CHigh beam 3 74>Fog light 3 74rRear fog light 3 74mCruise control 3 74LSpeed limiter 3 74/Bonnet open 3 74NDoor open 3 75
Turn lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn light or the hazard warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or associated fuse.

70Instruments and controlsBulb replacement 3 134.
Fuses 3 140.
Turn lights 3 92.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the speedometer.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red in the overhead
console when the seat is occupied.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched on, until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine, for a
maximum of 100 seconds, until the
seat belt has been fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 39.
Seat belt status on rear seats
X in the Driver Information Centre
flashes or illuminates.
Illuminates
After having started the engine for a
minimum of 35 seconds, until the seat belt has been fastened.
Flashes
After starting-off, when the seat belt is
unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 39.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners 3 38.
Airbag system 3 40.
Airbag deactivation d illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
c illuminates yellow.

74Instruments and controls9Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
During an Autostop, the brake
servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Keep engine turned off and let the
vehicle be towed to a workshop.
Low fuel Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the fuel tank dry.
Refuelling 3 123.
Catalytic converter 3 110.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Immobiliser 3 27.
Reduced engine power
# illuminates yellow.
The engine power is limited. Consult
a workshop.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 90.
High beam C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 90.
Front fog lights
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 92.Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 92.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 117.
Speed limiter
L illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre when Speed
limiter is active. Set speed is indicated
alongside L symbol.
Speed limiter 3 118.
Bonnet open / illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the bonnet is open.
Stop-start system 3 107.

Instruments and controls83Warning chimesIf several warnings appear at the
same time, only one warning chime will sound.
When starting the engine or whilst driving
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If a programmed speed is exceeded.
● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre orInfo Display.
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If unintended lane change occurs.
● If a fault in the automatic locking system is detected.When the vehicle is parked and/or
the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, the warning code 174 will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
1. Switch off immediately any electrical consumers which are
not required for a safe drive, e.g.
seat heating, heated windscreen
and heated rear window or other
main consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.
The warning code will disappear after the engine has been started twice
consecutively without a voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.Vehicle personalisation
The vehicle's behaviour can be
personalised by changing the settings in the Info Display.
Some of the personal settings for
different drivers can be memorised
individually for each vehicle key.
Memorised settings 3 22.
Depending on vehicle equipment and
country-specific regulations some of
the functions described below may
not be available.
Some functions are only displayed or
active when the engine is running.
Personal settings Graphic Info Display
Press MENU , when ignition is on and
infotainment system is activated.
Turn the MENU button to scroll
through the menu list. Press MENU to
select the respective menu. To close a menu or to go back to previous
page, press BACK.
Select Settings , scroll through the list
and select Vehicle Settings