service OPEL KARL 2019 Owner's Manual

Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............20
Seats, restraints ........................... 34
Storage ........................................ 52
Instruments and controls .............59
Lighting ........................................ 90
Climate control ............................. 96
Driving and operating .................104
Vehicle care ............................... 126
Service and maintenance ..........164
Technical data ........................... 167
Customer information ................175
Index .......................................... 184Contents

Introduction3Vehicle specific dataPlease enter your vehicle's data on
the previous page to keep it easily
accessible. This information is
available in the sections "Service and
maintenance" and "Technical data"
as well as on the identification plate.
Introduction
Your vehicle is a designed
combination of advanced technology, safety, environmental friendliness
and economy.
This Owner's Manual provides you
with all the necessary information to
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of accident
and injury which may result from
improper use of the vehicle.
You must always comply with the
specific laws and regulations of the
country that you are in. These laws
may differ from the information in this Owner's Manual.
Disregarding the description given in
this manual may affect your warranty.When this Owner's Manual refers to a
workshop visit, we recommend your
Opel Service Partner.
For gas vehicles we recommend an
Opel Repairer authorised for
servicing gas vehicles.
All Opel Service Partners provide
first-class service at reasonable
prices. Experienced mechanics
trained by Opel work according to
specific Opel instructions.
All Opel Dealers provide first-class service at reasonable prices.
Experienced mechanics trained by
Opel work according to specific Opel
instructions.
The customer literature pack should
always be kept ready to hand in the
vehicle.
Using this manual ● This manual describes all options
and features available for this
model. Certain descriptions,
including those for display and
menu functions, may not apply to
your vehicle due to modelvariant, country specifications,
special equipment or
accessories.
● The "In brief" section will give you
an initial overview.
● The table of contents at the beginning of this manual and
within each section shows where the information is located.
● The index will enable you to search for specific information.
● This Owner's Manual depicts left-
hand drive vehicles. Operation is similar for right-hand drive
vehicles.
● The Owner's Manual uses the engine identifier code. The
corresponding sales designation
can be found in the section
"Technical data".
● Directional data, e.g. left or right, or front or back, always relate to
the direction of travel.
● Displays may not support your specific language.
● Display messages and interior labelling are written in bold
letters.

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

66Instruments and controls
Control indicator Y illuminates if the
level in the tank is low. Refuel
immediately if it flashes.
Never run the fuel tank dry.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Number of LEDs displays the coolant temperature.
up to 2 LEDs:engine operating
temperature not
yet reached3 to 6 LEDs:normal operating
temperaturemore than 6
LEDs:temperature too
highCaution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service display
The engine oil life system informs
when to change the engine oil and
filter. Based on driving conditions, the interval at which an engine oil and
filter change will be indicated can vary
considerably.
When the system has calculated that
engine oil life has been diminished, a warning message appears in theDriver Information Centre. Have
engine oil and filter changed by a
workshop within one week or
500 km, whichever occurs first.
This can be an additional engine oil
and filter change or part of a regular
service.

Instruments and controls67
The remaining engine oil life duration
is displayed in percent in the Driver
Information Centre.
To display the remaining engine oil
life duration use the stalk buttons:
Press MENU to select the Vehicle
Information Menu .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select
Remaining Oil Life .
Reset Press SET/CLR on the stalk for
several seconds to reset. The
remaining engine oil life duration
menu must be active. Switch on
ignition, but not the engine.
The system must be reset every time
the engine oil is changed to ensure
proper functionality. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Next service A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre, when
maintenance of the vehicle is
required. Have maintenance work
carried out by a workshop within one
week or 500 km, whichever occurs first.
Driver Information Centre 3 75.
Service information 3 164.Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions.
Depending on the equipment, the
position of the control indicators may vary. When the ignition is switched
on, most control indicators will
illuminate briefly as a functionality
test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation

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.

Instruments and controls71The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 45.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon
g illuminates yellow.
Additionally, a warning code is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
The vehicle requires a service.Seek the assistance of a workshop. Vehicle messages 3 81.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 131.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 113.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 107.

Instruments and controls75Door openN illuminates.
A door or the tailgate is open.Displays
Driver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre is
located in the instrument cluster.
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at a standstill. Some functions are only
available when the vehicle is being
driven.
Main menus are: ● trip/fuel information, see description below
● vehicle information, see description below
The following indications appear
when appropriate:
● warning codes 3 81
● gear shift indication 3 72
● tyre pressure warning 3 147
● seat belt reminder indication 3 70
● service information 3 71
Selecting menus and functions The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the stalk.

76Instruments and controlsPress MENU to switch between the
main menus or to return from a
submenu to the next higher menu
level.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu of the main menu or to set a numeric value.
Press SET/CLR to select a function or
to confirm a message.
Vehicle and service messages are
popped-up in the Driver Information
Centre if required. Confirm messages by pressing SET/CLR.
Vehicle messages 3 81.
Trip/Fuel information
Possible pages are:
Trip odometer
Trip odometer displays the current
distance since a certain reset.
Trip odometer counts up to
9999.9 km and then restarts at 0.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds.

82Instruments and controlsNo.Vehicle message15Centre high-mounted brake
light failure16Brake light failure17Headlight levelling malfunction18Left low beam failure19Rear fog light failure20Right low beam failure21Left sidelight failure22Right sidelight failure23Reversing light failure24Number plate light failure25Left front turn light failure26Left rear turn light failure27Right front turn light failure28Right rear turn light failure35Replace battery in radio remote
control36ESC InitialisingNo.Vehicle message49Lane departure warning unavailable52Change timing belt56Tyre pressure imbalance on
front axle57Tyre pressure imbalance on
rear axle59Open, then close driver window60Open, then close front
passenger window61Open, then close left rear
window62Open, then close right rear
window65Theft attempted66Service anti-theft alarm system67Service steering wheel lock68Service power steering75Service air conditioningNo.Vehicle message77Service lane departure warning79Top up engine oil81Service transmission / trans‐
mission malfunction82Change engine oil soon84Engine power reduced89Service vehicle soon90Service brake assist95Service airbag145Check washer fluid level151Press clutch to start174Low vehicle battery258Parking assist off
Vehicle messages on
Colour Info Display
Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour Info Display. Some messages only pop-up for a few seconds.