recommended oil OPEL KARL 2019 Owner's Manual

Vehicle care1299Warning
When the engine is hot, touch the
bonnet support rod at the foam
padding only.
Lift the bonnet, remove the bonnet
support rod from the holder and
secure the bonnet support rod
properly.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Closing
Before closing the bonnet, make sure that all caps are closed properly, then
press the support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall
into the latch from a low height
(20-25 cm). Check that the bonnet is
engaged.
Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch, to avoid dents.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine.
Ensure that the correct specification
of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 165.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 5 minutes.Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
reinsert it fully, pull out and read the
engine oil level.
When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top up
engine oil.
We recommend the use of the same
grade of engine oil that was used at
last change.
The engine oil level must not exceed
the MAX mark on the dipstick.

164Service and maintenanceService and
maintenanceGeneral information ...................164
Service information ..................164
Recommended fluids, lubricants
and parts .................................... 165
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 165General information
Service information In order to ensure economical and
safe vehicle operation and to
maintain the value of your vehicle, it
is of vital importance that all
maintenance work is carried out at the proper intervals as specified.
The detailed, up-to-date service
schedule for your vehicle is available
at the workshop.
Service display 3 66.
European service intervals
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 30,000 km or after one year, whichever occurs first.
Additional engine oil and filter change
is indicated by the engine oil life
system, when required earlier than
maintenance.
A shorter service interval can be valid for severe driving behaviour, e.g. for
taxis and police vehicles.
The European service intervals are
valid for the following countries:Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-
Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Greenland, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta,
Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Service display 3 66.
International service intervals
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 15,000 km or after one year, whichever occurs first.
Additional engine oil and filter change
is indicated by the engine oil life
system, when required earlier than
maintenance.
Severe operating conditions exist if
one or more of the following
circumstances occur frequently: Cold
starting, stop and go operation, trailer operation, mountain driving, driving
on poor and sandy road surfaces,

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.

166Service and maintenanceAdditional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade
depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 169.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use only silicate-free long life coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for the
vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -36 °C. Innorthern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant
provides frost protection down to
approx. -50 °C. This concentration
should be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional
coolant additives will be rejected.
Washer fluid Use only washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should therefore be replaced at the specified interval.

Technical data169Vehicle data
Recommended fluids and lubricants
European service schedule Required engine oil qualityAll European countries with European service interval 3 164Engine oil qualityPetrol enginesdexos2✔
In case dexos quality is unavailable, you may use max. 1 l engine oil quality ACEA C3 once between each oil change.
Engine oil viscosity grades
All European countries with European service interval 3 164Ambient temperaturePetrol enginesdown to -25 °CSAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40
SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40below -25 °CSAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40

170Technical dataInternational service schedule
Required engine oil qualityAll countries with international service interval 3 164Engine oil qualityPetrol enginesdexos2✔
In case dexos quality is unavailable, you may use the oil qualities listed below:
All countries with international service interval 3 164Engine oil qualityPetrol enginesACEA A3/B4✔ACEA C3✔
Engine oil viscosity grades
All countries with international service interval 3 164Ambient temperaturePetrol enginesdown to -25 °CSAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40
SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40below -25 °CSAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40down to -20 °CSAE 10W-30 1)
or SAE 10W-401) Permitted, but usage of SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 with dexos quality is recommended.

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