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  • Page 1 OPEL KARL Owner's Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ........2 In brief ..........6 Keys, doors and windows .... 21 Seats, restraints ......33 Storage ........51 Instruments and controls ..... 58 Lighting ........90 Climate control ......97 Driving and operating ....106 Vehicle care ....... 134 Service and maintenance ..

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction...
  • Page 5 Introduction prices. Experienced mechanics the information is located. trained by Opel work according to ● The index will enable you to Your vehicle is a designed specific Opel instructions. search for specific information.
  • Page 6 I. We wish you many hours of 9 Warning pleasurable driving. Adam Opel AG Text marked 9 Warning provides information on risk of accident or injury. Disregarding this information may lead to injury. Caution...
  • Page 7 Introduction...

  • Page 8: In Brief

    In brief In brief Vehicle unlocking Initial drive information To open the tailgate, push the switch on the underside of the brand Press c to unlock the doors and load emblem. compartment. Open the doors by Radio remote control 3 22, Central pulling the handles.
  • Page 9 In brief Seat adjustment Backrest inclination Seat height Longitudinal adjustment Pull lever, adjust inclination and Lever pumping motion release lever. Allow the seat to : seat higher Pull handle, slide seat, release engage audibly. down : seat lower handle. Try to move the seat back and Seat position 3 34, Seat adjustment Seat position 3 34, Seat adjustment forth to ensure that the seat is locked...

  • Page 10: Head Restraint Adjustment

    In brief Head restraint adjustment Seat belt Mirror adjustment Interior mirror Press release button, adjust height Pull out the seat belt and engage in and engage. belt buckle. The seat belt must not be To adjust the mirror, move the mirror twisted and must fit close against the Head restraints 3 33.

  • Page 11: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    In brief Exterior mirrors Steering wheel adjustment Select the relevant exterior mirror and Unlock the lever, adjust the steering adjust it. wheel, then engage the lever and ensure it is fully locked. Exterior mirrors 3 28, Electric adjustment 3 28, Folding exterior Do not adjust the steering wheel mirrors 3 28.
  • Page 12 In brief Instrument panel overview...
  • Page 13 In brief Power windows ..... 30 13 Anti-theft alarm system Electronic Stability Control . 120 status LED ......27 27 Light switch ......90 Central locking system ..23 14 Infotainment system Exterior mirrors ..... 28 Headlight range 15 Glovebox ......51 adjustment ......
  • Page 14 In brief...
  • Page 15 In brief Power windows ..... 30 13 Anti-theft alarm system Electronic Stability Control . 120 status LED ......27 27 Light switch ......90 Central locking system ..23 14 Infotainment system Exterior mirrors ..... 28 Headlight range 15 Glovebox ......51 adjustment ......
  • Page 16 In brief Exterior lighting Headlight flash, high beam and Turn and lane-change signals low beam Light switch lever up : right turn signal lever down : left turn signal headlight flash : pull lever Turn light switch: high beam : push lever Turn and lane-change signals low beam : push or pull lever...

  • Page 17: Washer And Wiper Systems

    In brief Hazard warning flashers Horn Washer and wiper systems Windscreen wiper Operated by pressing ¨. Press j. Hazard warning flashers 3 92. : fast : slow : interval wiping OFF : off For single wipe when the wiper is off, press lever down to position 2.
  • Page 18 In brief Windscreen washer Rear window wiper Rear window washer Pull lever. Press the rocker switch to activate the Push lever. rear window wiper: Windscreen washer system 3 60, Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear Washer fluid 3 138, Wiper blade upper switch : continuous window and the wiper wipes a few...
  • Page 19 In brief Climate control Demisting and defrosting the Transmission windows Heated rear window Manual transmission ● Press V. The heating is operated by pressing Reverse: with the vehicle stationary, ● Set temperature control to depress clutch pedal and press the Ü.

  • Page 20: Starting Off

    In brief Manual transmission automated Starting off Starting the engine Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 154, 3 186. ● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 137. ● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free from dirt, snow and ice and are operational.
  • Page 21 In brief Starting the engine 3 108. Stop-start system Vehicles with manual transmission automated: If the vehicle is at a standstill with the brake pedal depressed, Autostop is activated automatically, indicated by the needle at the AUTOSTOP position in the tachometer. Release the brake pedal or move selector lever out of D to restart the engine.
  • Page 22 In brief Parking key. Turn the front wheels Caution towards the kerb. 9 Warning After running at high engine ● Close the windows and the speeds or with high engine loads, sunroof. ● Do not park the vehicle on an operate the engine briefly at a low ●...

  • Page 23: Keys, Doors And Windows

    Keys, doors and windows Keys, doors and Keys, locks Heated rear window ....31 Sun visors ........31 windows Keys Roof ..........31 Sunroof ........31 Caution Keys, locks ........21 Do not attach heavy or bulky items Keys .......... 21 to the ignition key.

  • Page 24: Radio Remote Control

    Keys, doors and windows Key with foldaway key section Radio remote control 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. ●...

  • Page 25: Central Locking System

    Keys, doors and windows Radio remote control Central locking system synchronisation Unlocks and locks doors and load compartment. After replacing the battery, unlock the door with the key in the driver's door Note lock. The radio remote control will be In the event of an accident in which synchronised when the ignition is airbags or belt pretensioners are...
  • Page 26 Keys, doors and windows Two settings are selectable in the Info-Display: ● To unlock only the driver's door, press c once. To unlock all doors and load compartment, press c twice. ● Press c once to unlock all doors and load compartment. The setting can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.

  • Page 27: Child Locks

    Keys, doors and windows Fault in radio remote control Close the driver's door. Manually lock the driver's door by turning the key. system Fault in central locking system Unlocking Unlocking Manually unlock the driver's door by turning the key in the lock. From the inside of the vehicle the doors can be unlocked by pulling up the lock button on the respective door.
  • Page 28 Keys, doors and windows Doors Closing gases, which cannot be seen or smelled, could enter the vehicle. Load compartment This can cause unconsciousness and even death. Tailgate Caution Opening Before opening the tailgate, check overhead obstructions, e.g. a garage door, to avoid damage to the tailgate.

  • Page 29: Status Led

    Keys, doors and windows Vehicle security Status during the first 30 seconds of Vehicle messages 3 81. anti-theft alarm system activation: Anti-theft alarm system Immobiliser LED illuminates : test, arming delay LED flashes : doors, tailgate or It monitors: The system is part of the ignition quickly bonnet not switch and checks whether the...

  • Page 30: Exterior Mirrors

    Keys, doors and windows Exterior mirrors Folding mirrors Heated mirrors For pedestrian safety, the exterior Mirrors mirrors will swing out of their normal mounting position if they are struck The shape of the mirrors makes with sufficient force. Reposition the objects appear smaller, which will mirror by applying slight pressure to affect the ability to estimate...

  • Page 31: Interior Mirrors

    Opel specifications. Otherwise, these systems may not work properly and there is a risk of unexpected behaviour and/or messages from...

  • Page 32: Power Windows

    Keys, doors and windows Power windows Operate the switch in the door trim for Override safety function the respective window by pushing to In the event of closing difficulties due open or pulling to close. 9 Warning to frost or the like, switch on the Open ignition, then pull the switch several Take care when operating the...

  • Page 33: Heated Rear Window

    Keys, doors and windows Roof Overload Heated rear window If the windows are repeatedly Sunroof operated at short intervals, the window operation is disabled for 9 Warning some time. Initialising the power windows Take care when operating the sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly If the windows cannot be opened or to children.
  • Page 34 Keys, doors and windows Close Hold switch r depressed from any position until sunroof is closed completely. Releasing the switch stops movement in any position. Note If the top of the roof is wet, tilt sunroof, allow water to run off and then open sunroof.

  • Page 35: Seats, Restraints

    Seats, restraints Seats, restraints Head restraints Adjustment Front head restraints, height Position adjustment Head restraints ......33 9 Warning Front seats ........34 Seat position ......34 Only drive with the head restraint Seat adjustment ......35 set to the proper position. Heating ........

  • Page 36: Front Seats

    Seats, restraints Front seats Rear head restraints, height adjustment Seat position 9 Warning Only drive with the seat correctly adjusted. 9 Danger Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from Press both catches, pull the head the steering wheel, to permit safe restraint upwards and remove.

  • Page 37: Seat Adjustment

    Seats, restraints ● Sit with shoulders as far back Longitudinal adjustment against the backrest as possible. Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to easily reach the steering wheel with arms slightly bent. Maintain contact between shoulders and the backrest when turning the steering wheel.

  • Page 38: Heating

    Seats, restraints Backrest inclination Seat height Heating Pull lever, adjust inclination and Lever pumping motion Activate seat heating by pressing ß release lever. Allow the backrest to for the respective front seat. : seat higher engage audibly. down : seat lower The LED in the button illuminates to indicate activation.

  • Page 39: Seat Belts

    Seats, restraints Seat belts Seat belts are designed to be used by Belt force limiters only one person at a time. Child Stress on the body is reduced by the restraint system 3 45. gradual release of the belt during a Periodically check all parts of the belt collision.

  • Page 40: Three-Point Seat Belt

    Seats, restraints modifications to belt pretensioner Unfasten components as this will invalidate the vehicle type approval. Three-point seat belt Fasten Loose or bulky clothing prevents the belt from fitting snugly. Do not place To release belt, press red button on objects such as handbags or mobile belt buckle.

  • Page 41: Airbag System

    Seats, restraints Airbag system Using the seat belt while pregnant necessary to have the steering wheel, the instrument panel, parts of the panelling, the door seals, The airbag system consists of a handles and the seats replaced. number of individual systems Do not make any modifications to depending on the scope of the airbag system as this will...
  • Page 42 Seats, restraints Child restraint systems on front FR: NE JAMAIS utiliser un siège DA: Brug ALDRIG en bagudvendt d'enfant orienté vers l'arrière sur un autostol på et forsæde med AKTIV passenger seat with airbag siège protégé par un COUSSIN AIRBAG, BARNET kan komme i systems GONFLABLE ACTIF placé...
  • Page 43 Seats, restraints mesmo, poderá ocorrer a PERDA DE kullanmayınız. ÇOCUK ÖLEBİLİR SR: NIKADA ne koristiti bezbednosni VIDA ou FERIMENTOS GRAVES na veya AĞIR ŞEKİLDE sistem za decu u kome su deca CRIANÇA. YARALANABİLİR. okrenuta unazad na sedištu sa AKTIVNIM VAZDUŠNIM IT: Non usare mai un sistema di UK: НІКОЛИ...

  • Page 44: Front Airbag System

    Seats, restraints CS: NIKDY nepoužívejte dětský kaitstud iste, sest see võib zádržný systém instalovaný proti põhjustada LAPSE SURMA või směru jízdy na sedadle, které je TÕSISE VIGASTUSE. chráněno před sedadlem AKTIVNÍM MT: QATT tuża trażżin għat-tfal li AIRBAGEM. Mohlo by dojít k jħares lejn in-naħa ta’...

  • Page 45: Side Airbag System

    Seats, restraints Curtain airbag system Fit the seat belt correctly and engage securely. Only then is the The curtain airbag system consists of airbag able to protect. an airbag in the roof frame on each side. The location is identified by the Side airbag system word AIRBAG on the roof pillars.

  • Page 46: Airbag Deactivation

    Seats, restraints 9 Warning 9 Danger Keep the area in which the airbag Deactivate passenger airbag only inflates clear of obstructions. in combination with the use of a child restraint system, subject to The hooks on the handles in the the instructions and restrictions in roof frame are only suitable for the tables 3 47.

  • Page 47: Child Restraints

    Child restraint systems forbidden on certain seats. airbag system will inflate in the event We recommend Opel child restraint of a collision. systems which are tailored 9 Danger If both control indicators are specifically to the vehicle.
  • Page 48 Seats, restraints Only use suitable restraint systems, Note e.g. those that comply with valid Do not affix anything on the child UN ECE regulations. restraint systems and do not cover them with any other materials. Ensure that the child restraint system to be installed is compatible with the A child restraint system which has vehicle type.

  • Page 49: Child Restraint Installation Locations

    Seats, restraints Child restraint installation locations Permissible options for fastening a child restraint system with a three-point seat belt On front passenger seat Weight and age class activated airbag deactivated airbag On rear outboard seats On rear centre seat Group 0: up to 10 kg or approx.
  • Page 50 Seats, restraints Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system On front passenger On rear outboard Weight class Size class Fixture seat seats On rear centre seat Group 0: up to 10 kg ISO/L1 or approx. 10 months ISO/L2 ISO/R1 Group 0+: up to 13 kg ISO/R1...
  • Page 51 Seats, restraints : suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the "specific-vehicle", "restricted" or "semi-universal" categories. The ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type (refer to the vehicle type list of the child restraint system) IUF : suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight class : no ISOFIX child restraint system approved for this weight class : only applicable for rear outer seat on passenger side with foremost seating position and backrest upright.

  • Page 52: Isofix Child Restraint Systems

    Seats, restraints ISOFIX child restraint Remove rear head restraint before Route, attach, and tighten the top mounting a child restraint system, if tether according to your child restraint systems required 3 33. instructions. Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX Route, attach, and tighten the top ISOFIX child restraint systems of child restraint systems to the ISOFIX universal category positions are...

  • Page 53: Storage

    Storage Storage Storage compartments Pull lever to open the glovebox cover. The glovebox features an adapter for the locking wheel bolts. 9 Warning The glovebox should be closed whilst Storage compartments ....51 driving. Glovebox ........51 Do not store heavy or sharp Cupholders ........

  • Page 54: Centre Console Storage

    Storage Load compartment Centre console storage Load compartment extension Caution First fold up the rear seat cushion before folding the rear seat backrest. Disregard may lead to damage to the rear seat. 1. Pull up the front of the rear seat cushion to release it.
  • Page 55 Storage or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a collision. Ensure the seat belts are not pinched by the latch. 2. Reinstall the rear head restraints. 3. Place the rear part of the seat cushion in its original position.

  • Page 56: Load Compartment Cover

    Storage or caught under the seat cushion, then push the front part of the seat cushion firmly down until it latches. Caution When returning rear seat backrest to the upright position, place the rear seat belt and buckles between the rear seat backrest and one cushion.

  • Page 57: Rear Floor Storage Cover

    Storage Rear floor storage cover General hint Warning triangle Rear floor cover Vehicles with spare wheel 9 Warning For safety reasons, stow all parts in the load compartment in its position, always drive with a closed rear floor cover and, if possible, with folded up rear backrests.

  • Page 58: First Aid Kit

    Storage Loading information Vehicles with tyre repair kit First aid kit ● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed against the seat backrests. Ensure that the backrests are securely engaged. If objects can be stacked, heavier objects should be placed at the bottom. ●...
  • Page 59 Storage hinder the freedom of movement Optional equipment and of the driver. Do not place any accessories increase the kerb unsecured objects in the interior. weight. ● Do not drive with an open load ● Driving with a roof load increases compartment.

  • Page 60: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and controls Instruments and Control indicators ...... 67 Cruise control ......74 Turn signal ......... 69 Speed limiter ......74 controls Seat belt reminder ..... 70 Bonnet open ......74 Airbag and belt tensioners ..70 Door open ........75 Airbag deactivation ....

  • Page 61: Controls

    Instruments and controls Controls Steering wheel controls Heated steering wheel Steering wheel adjustment Driver Information Centre, some Activate heating by pressing A. driver assistance systems, Activation is indicated by the LED in Infotainment system and a connected the button. Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel, mobile phone can be operated via the then engage lever and ensure it is controls on the steering wheel.

  • Page 62: Horn

    Instruments and controls The grip areas of the steering wheel Windscreen wiper/washer Windscreen washer are heated quicker and to a higher temperature than the other areas. Windscreen wiper Heating is operational when the engine is running and during an Autostop. Stop-start system 3 109.

  • Page 63: Rear Window Wiper/Washer

    Instruments and controls Rear window wiper/washer Outside temperature A drop in temperature is indicated immediately and a rise in temperature after a time delay. Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear window and the wiper Press the rocker switch to activate the wipes a few times.
  • Page 64 Instruments and controls Graphic-Info-Display Set Date Set Time Format Select Set Date to enter the To select the desired time format, Press MENU to open the respective respective submenu. touch the screen buttons 12 h or 24 h. audio menu. Select Auto Set at the bottom of the Set Date Format screen.

  • Page 65: Power Outlets

    Instruments and controls Warning lights, gauges Power outlets Do not connect any current-delivering accessories, e.g. electrical charging and indicators devices or batteries. Do not damage the outlet by using Instrument cluster unsuitable plugs. The needles of the instruments briefly Stop-start system 3 109. rotate to the end position when the ignition is switched on.

  • Page 66: Odometer

    Instruments and controls Odometer Tachometer Fuel gauge The bottom line displays the recorded Displays the engine speed. Number of LEDs displays the level in distance in km. the fuel tank. Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible. The arrow indicates the vehicle side Trip odometer where the fuel filler flap is located.

  • Page 67: Fuel Selector

    Instruments and controls Fuel selector LED illu‐ : liquid gas operation minates : liquid gas tank is empty flashes or failure in liquid gas five system. A message is times displayed in the Driver Information Centre. extin‐ guishes As soon as the liquid gas tank is empty, petrol operation is automatically engaged until the Control indicator Y illuminates if the...

  • Page 68: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

    Instruments and controls Engine coolant temperature The remaining engine oil life duration Caution is displayed in percent in the Driver gauge Information Centre. If engine coolant temperature is To display the remaining engine oil too high, stop vehicle, switch off life duration use turn signal lever engine.

  • Page 69: Control Indicators

    Instruments and controls Reset Depending on the equipment, the position of the control indicators may Press SET/CLR on turn signal lever vary. When the ignition is switched for several seconds to reset. The on, most control indicators will remaining engine oil life duration illuminate briefly as a functionality menu must be active.
  • Page 70 Instruments and controls Control indicators in the instrument cluster...

  • Page 71: Turn Signal

    Instruments and controls Control indicators in the overhead R Brake and clutch system Low fuel 3 74 console 3 71 Immobiliser 3 74 - Operate pedal 3 71 # Reduced engine power 3 74 u Antilock brake system (ABS) 8 Exterior light 3 74 3 72 C High beam 3 74 Upshift 3 72...

  • Page 72: Seat Belt Reminder

    Instruments and controls Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal Illuminates When the ignition is switched on, the light or associated fuse. control indicator illuminates for After the ignition has been switched approx. four seconds. If it does not on, until the seat belt has been Bulb replacement 3 141, Fuses illuminate, does not go out after fastened.

  • Page 73: Charging System

    Instruments and controls The front passenger airbag is Malfunction indicator light Seek the assistance of a workshop. deactivated 3 44. Vehicle messages 3 81. Z illuminates or flashes yellow. Illuminates when the ignition is 9 Danger Brake and clutch system switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.

  • Page 74: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    Instruments and controls Flashes Power steering Ultrasonic parking assist c illuminates yellow. r illuminates yellow. Pedal must be depressed for a main start of the engine 3 18, 3 108. Fault in system Illuminates with power steering disabled Antilock brake system Fault due to sensors that are dirty or Failure in the power steering system.

  • Page 75: Traction Control System Off

    Instruments and controls Flashes Illuminates when the engine is Tyre pressure monitoring system 3 155. running The system is actively engaged. Engine output may be reduced and Stop, switch off engine. Engine oil pressure the vehicle may be braked automatically to a small degree. Caution I illuminates red.

  • Page 76: Low Fuel

    Instruments and controls Immobiliser Rear fog light 9 Warning d flashes yellow. r illuminates yellow. When the engine is off, The rear fog light is on 3 93. Fault in the immobiliser system. The considerably more force is needed engine cannot be started. to brake and steer.

  • Page 77: Door Open

    Instruments and controls Information displays Door open The following indications appear when appropriate: N illuminates. Driver Information Centre ● warning codes 3 81 A door or the tailgate is open. ● gear shift indication 3 72 The Driver Information Centre is located in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 78 Instruments and controls Press MENU to switch between the Trip odometer main menus or to return from a submenu to the next higher menu level. Press SET/CLR to select a function or to confirm a message. Trip odometer displays the current Vehicle and service messages are distance since a certain reset.
  • Page 79 Instruments and controls Fuel range Fuel range, LPG version Instantaneous fuel economy Display of the approximate total fuel range for each fuel tank (LPG and petrol). Average vehicle speed Range is calculated from current fuel Display of the instantaneous tank level and current consumption. consumption.
  • Page 80 Instruments and controls Average fuel economy Timer Unit Display of average consumption. The Indicates driving time since last reset. Press SET/CLR while page is measurement can be reset at any displayed. Select metric (unit 1) or To stop or start timer press time and starts with a default value.
  • Page 81 Instruments and controls Remaining oil life Tyre pressure Tyre learn Indicates an estimate of the oil's Tyre pressures of all wheels are This display allows for matching new useful life. The number in percentage displayed on this page during driving tire and wheel by the tyre pressure means the current remaining oil life 3 155.

  • Page 82: Info Display

    Instruments and controls Tyre load Info display Graphic-Info-Display The Info-Display is located in the instrument panel near the instrument cluster. Depending on the vehicle configuration the vehicle has a ● Graphic-Info-Display ● 7'' Colour-Info-Display with touch-screen functionality The vehicle has a 7'' Colour-Info- Display with touch-screen The tyre pressure category according functionality.

  • Page 83: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and controls Vehicle messages Valet mode Some functions of the Driver Messages are indicated mainly in the Information Centre and the Info- Driver Information Centre, in some Display can be limited for some cases together with a warning and drivers.
  • Page 84 Instruments and controls Vehicle messages in Driver No. Vehicle message No. Vehicle message Information Centre 15 Centre high-mounted brake 49 Lane departure warning light failure unavailable 16 Brake light failure 52 Change timing belt 17 Headlight levelling malfunction 56 Tyre pressure imbalance on front axle 18 Left low beam failure 57 Tyre pressure imbalance on...

  • Page 85: Warning Chimes

    Instruments and controls Warning chimes When the vehicle is parked and/or No. Vehicle message the driver's door is opened 77 Service lane departure warning When starting the engine or whilst ● With exterior lights on. driving 79 Top up engine oil During an Autostop Only one warning chime will sound at 81 Service transmission...

  • Page 86: Vehicle Personalisation

    Instruments and controls Vehicle personalisation automatic switching on of the rear window wiper when reverse gear is engaged. The vehicle's behaviour can be ● Languages: Scroll through the list personalised by changing the settings and select the desired language. in the Info-Display. ●...
  • Page 87 Instruments and controls Remote Lock Feedback: Auto Defog: Supports Changes what kind of feedback windscreen dehumidification by is given when locking the vehicle. automatically selecting the necessary settings and Remote Door Unlock: Changes automatic air conditioning mode. the configuration to unlock only the driver's door or the whole Auto Rear Defog: Automatically vehicle whilst unlocking.

  • Page 88: Onstar

    Instruments and controls OnStar ● Power Door Locks ● Smartphone application Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out: ● Remote control, e.g. location of Activates or deactivates the door the vehicle, activation of horn and OnStar is a personal connectivity and locking function while a door is lights, control of central locking service assistant with integrated open.
  • Page 89 Instruments and controls Privacy button OnStar services Note The Wi-Fi hotspot functionality is not Press and hold j until a message is General services available for all markets. heard to activate or deactivate the If you need any information transmission of the vehicle location. Up to seven devices may be concerning e.g.
  • Page 90 Instruments and controls Smartphone app The following functions are available: On-demand diagnostics With the myOpel smartphone app, At any time e.g. if the vehicle displays ● Lock or unlock vehicle. some vehicle functions can be a vehicle message, press Z to ●...
  • Page 91 Instruments and controls Destination download If the OnStar service is used on Note another vehicle, press Z and request The vehicle location always remains A desired destination can be directly accessible to OnStar in the case of that the account be transferred to the downloaded to the navigation system.

  • Page 92: Lighting

    Lighting Lighting Exterior lighting Turn light switch: : lights off Light switch 8 : sidelights 9 : headlights Exterior lighting ......90 Control indicator 8 3 74. Light switch ........ 90 High beam ......... 90 Tail lights Headlight flash ......91 Headlight range adjustment ..

  • Page 93: Headlight Flash

    Lighting Headlight flash Headlights when driving abroad To activate the headlight flash, pull lever. Headlight aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment. Headlight range adjustment When driving in countries with opposite hand traffic, it is not Manual headlight range necessary to adjust the headlights.

  • Page 94: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting which illuminates the road in the Turn and lane-change Switch the turn signal off manually by direction of travel. It is activated up to moving the lever to its original signals a speed of 40 km/h. position. Hazard warning flashers Front fog lights lever up : right turn signal...

  • Page 95: Rear Fog Light

    Lighting Parking lights Operated by pressing >. Operated by pressing r. Light switch in position 8: Rear fog When the vehicle is parked, the Rear fog light light can only be switched on with parking lights on one side can be front fog lights.

  • Page 96: Reversing Lights

    Lighting Interior lighting Reversing lights Brightness of the following lights can be adjusted when the exterior lights The reversing light comes on when are on: Instrument panel the ignition is on and reverse gear is ● instrument panel illumination illumination control selected.

  • Page 97: Reading Lights

    Lighting Courtesy light Reading lights Dome light Spotlight incorporated in the interior lighting comes on when headlights are switched on. Dome light illuminates gear shifting console indirectly. Operate rocker switch: centre : automatic switching on position w when opening a door. Turns off after a delay.

  • Page 98: Lighting Features

    Lighting Lighting features 4. Pull the turn signal lever. 5. Close the driver's door. Exit lighting If the driver's door is not closed the lights switch off after two minutes. Path lighting Exit lighting is switched off Headlights, tail lights and number immediately if the turn signal lever is plate lights illuminate the surrounding pulled while the driver's door is open.

  • Page 99: Climate Control

    Climate control Climate control Climate control systems Temperature Adjust the temperature by turning the Heating and ventilation temperature control. system red : warm Climate control systems ....97 blue : cold Heating and ventilation system . 97 Air conditioning system ..... 98 Heating will not be fully effective until Electronic climate control the engine has reached normal...

  • Page 100: Air Conditioning System

    Climate control Demisting and defrosting the Controls for: Air distribution windows ● temperature M : to head area via adjustable air ● fan speed vents ● Set air distribution control to V. L : to head area and foot well ●...
  • Page 101 Climate control The air conditioning system cools and Demisting and defrosting the The exchange of fresh air is dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the windows V reduced in air recirculation mode. outside temperature is slightly above In operation without cooling the air ●...

  • Page 102: Electronic Climate Control System

    Climate control Electronic climate control Climate control settings are shown on weather. The recirculation light will the Info-Display. Setting not come on. Press 4 to select system modifications are briefly popped-up, recirculation; press it again to select superimposed over the currently outside air.
  • Page 103 Climate control If the maximum temperature Hi is set, Note windows may mist up. The quality the climate control system runs at If V is pressed while the engine is of the passenger compartment air maximum heating. running, an Autostop will be inhibited deteriorates, which may cause the until V is pressed again.
  • Page 104 Climate control Fan speed Z Air distribution J : to windscreen and foot well, with a small amount of air being directed to front door windows V : to windscreen and front door windows (air conditioning is activated in the background to help preventing windows from fogging) To return to Automatic mode: Press...

  • Page 105: Air Vents

    Climate control Air vents Press A/C again to switch off cooling. windows may mist up from inside. The air conditioning system cools and The quality of the passenger Adjustable air vents dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the compartment air deteriorates, outside temperature is slightly above which may cause the vehicle At least one air vent must be open...

  • Page 106: Fixed Air Vents

    Climate control Maintenance Fixed air vents The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. Additional air vents are located Air intake beneath the windscreen and door Caution windows and in the foot wells. More frequent maintenance of the passenger compartment air filter is required if the driving circumstances are dusty roads, air...

  • Page 107: Service

    Climate control Service For optimal cooling performance, it is recommended to annually check the climate control system, starting three years after initial vehicle registration, including: ● functionality and pressure test ● heating functionality ● leakage check ● check of drive belts ●...

  • Page 108: Driving And Operating

    Driving and operating Driving and Driving hints Brakes ........117 Antilock brake system ..... 117 operating Control of the vehicle Parking brake ......118 Brake assist ......118 Never coast with engine not Hill start assist ......118 running Ride control systems ....119 Driving hints .......

  • Page 109: Steering

    Driving and operating Starting and operating Use only floor mats, which fit properly If the steering assistance is used and are fixed by the retainers on the for an extended period of time, driver side. New vehicle running-in power assistance may be reduced.

  • Page 110: Retained Power Off

    Driving and operating Steering wheel lock Starting the engine Remove key from ignition switch and turn steering wheel until it engages. Retained power off The following electronic systems are operable until the driver's door is opened or at the latest for ten minutes after the ignition is switched off: ●...

  • Page 111: Overrun Cut-Off

    Driving and operating Before restarting or to switch off the Possible reasons for a non-starting switches off the engine as soon as the engine, turn the key back to position engine: vehicle is at a low speed or at a standstill, e.g.
  • Page 112 Driving and operating Deactivation The engine will be switched off while During an Autostop, the heating and the ignition stays on. brake performance will be maintained. Vehicles with manual transmission automated Conditions for an Autostop If the vehicle is at a standstill with the The stop-start system checks if each brake pedal depressed, Autostop is of the following conditions is fulfilled:...
  • Page 113 Driving and operating ● The brake vacuum is sufficient. Restart of the engine by the driver ● The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door ● The vehicle was driven at least at Vehicles with manual transmission is opened. walking speed since the last Depress the clutch pedal to restart the Autostop.

  • Page 114: Parking

    Driving and operating Parking key. Turn the front wheels load or run in neutral for towards the kerb. approx. 30 seconds before 9 Warning switching off, in order to protect ● Close the windows and the the turbocharger. sunroof. ● Do not park the vehicle on an ●...

  • Page 115: Engine Exhaust

    Driving and operating Engine exhaust Manual transmission Caution Fuel grades other than those listed 9 Danger on pages 3 127, 3 181 could damage the catalytic converter or Engine exhaust gases contain electronic components. poisonous carbon monoxide, Unburnt petrol will overheat and which is colourless and odourless damage the catalytic converter.

  • Page 116: Manual Transmission Automated

    Driving and operating Manual transmission Transmission display Caution automated It is not advisable to drive with the hand resting on the selector lever. The automated manual transmission permits manual gearshifting (manual Upshift indication 3 72. mode) or automatic gearshifting (automatic mode), both with Stop-start system 3 109.

  • Page 117: Selector Lever

    Driving and operating Transmission automatically shifts to : neutral position Information Centre. Accelerate as N upon starting. There may be a slight D/M : switch between automatic (D) long as D or R flashes. The selected delay. and manual (M) shift mode. gear is engaged and the vehicle starts The transmission display moving.

  • Page 118: Manual Mode

    Driving and operating Manual mode When the ignition is switched off, the If engine speed is too low, the transmission no longer responds to transmission automatically shifts to a To utilise the engine braking effect, movement of the selector lever. lower gear.

  • Page 119: Brakes

    Driving and operating Brakes In the event of a fault, control indicator ABS starts to regulate brake pressure g illuminates. Additionally, a as soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains warning message is displayed in the The brake system comprises two steerable, even during hard braking.

  • Page 120: Parking Brake

    Driving and operating Fault Parking brake To reduce the operating forces of the parking brake, depress the Manual parking brake 9 Warning brake pedal at the same time. If there is a fault in the ABS, the Control indicator R 3 71. wheels may be liable to lock due to braking that is heavier than Brake assist...

  • Page 121: Ride Control Systems

    Driving and operating Ride control systems soon as the vehicle begins to 9 Warning accelerate or the two seconds holding time is over. Traction Control system Do not let this special safety The hill start assist is not active during feature tempt you into taking risks The Traction Control system (TC) is a an Autostop.

  • Page 122: Electronic Stability Control

    Driving and operating Electronic Stability Control 9 Warning Electronic Stability Control (ESC) improves driving stability when Do not let this special safety necessary, regardless of the type of feature tempt you into taking risks road surface or tyre grip. when driving. As soon as the vehicle starts to Adapt speed to the road Control indicator k illuminates.

  • Page 123: City Mode

    Driving and operating ESC is reactivated by pressing t Activation Above this speed, the system changes to normal mode. When again. If the TC system was activated, City mode engages previously disabled, both TC and automatically below 60 km/h. ESC are reactivated. k and t extinguish when TC and ESC are An illuminated LED in the City mode reactivated.

  • Page 124: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driving and operating Driver assistance Fault systems 9 Warning Driver assistance systems are developed to support the driver and not to replace the driver's attention. The driver accepts full responsibility when driving the Do not use the cruise control if it is not vehicle.
  • Page 125 Driving and operating Press m; control indicator m in Automatic deactivation: instrument cluster illuminates white. ● Vehicle speed is below approx. 25 km/h. Activation ● The brake pedal is depressed. Accelerate to the desired speed and ● The clutch pedal is depressed for turn thumb wheel to SET/-, the a few seconds.

  • Page 126: Speed Limiter

    Driving and operating Speed limiter Press L. If cruise control has been Change speed limit activated before, it is switched off The speed limiter prevents exceeding With speed limiter active, turn thumb when speed limiter is activated and a preset maximum speed. wheel to RES/+ to increase or SET/- control indicator m extinguishes.

  • Page 127: Parking Assist

    Driving and operating The limited speed will be stored and Parking assist rear obstacles. It informs and warns is indicated in brackets in the Driver the driver by giving acoustic signals Information Centre. Additionally, a Rear parking assist and display indication. corresponding message appears.

  • Page 128: Lane Departure Warning

    Driving and operating Fault changes and warns the driver in the Caution event of an unintended lane change In the event of a fault in the system, via visual and acoustic signals. control indicator r illuminates in the Performance of the system can be instrument cluster 3 72.

  • Page 129: Fuel

    Driving and operating Fuel Fuel for petrol engines Only use unleaded fuel that complies with European standard EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or equivalent. Deactivation The engine is capable of running with fuel that contains up to 10% ethanol The system is deactivated by (e.g., named E10).

  • Page 130: Fuel For Liquid Gas Operation

    Driving and operating The boiling point depends on the Pressing LPG switches between Caution pressure and mixing ratio. At ambient petrol and liquid gas operation as pressure, it is between -42 °C (pure soon as the required parameters Use of fuel that does not comply to propane) and -0.5 °C (pure butane).
  • Page 131 Driving and operating The selected fuel mode is stored and Due to extreme temperatures in 9 Warning reactivated at the next ignition cycle if combination with the gas conditions allow. composition, it may take slightly If you smell gas in the vehicle or in longer before the system switches As soon as the liquid gas tanks are the immediate vicinity, switch to...

  • Page 132: Refuelling

    Driving and operating Refuelling 2. Pull up the fuel filler flap release 9 Danger lever located on the floor, left front side of driver's seat. Fuel is flammable and explosive. Pull up the fuel filler flap release No smoking. No naked flames or lever located on the floor, right sparks.
  • Page 133 Driving and operating 5. After refuelling, replace cap. Turn it clockwise until you hear several clicks. 6. Push the fuel filler flap closed until it latches. Note If, in cold weather, the fuel filler door does not open, tap the door lightly. Then try to open it again.
  • Page 134 A small quantity of liquid gas standardised, different adapters are may escape. required which are available from Remove adapter and stow securely in Opel Distributors and from Opel vehicle. Authorised Repairers. Bayonet adapter: Netherlands, Fit protective cap to prevent the...

  • Page 135: Fuel Consumption - Co Emissions

    Emissions specified by the regulation. The fuel consumption (combined) of The figures are provided only for the the model Opel Karl is within a range purpose of comparison between of 4.6 to 4.1 l/100 km. different vehicle variants and must...

  • Page 136: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle care Vehicle care General Information Interior lights ......147 Instrument panel illumination ... 147 Accessories and vehicle Electrical system ......147 Fuses ........147 modifications General Information ....134 Engine compartment fuse box . 149 We recommend the use of genuine Accessories and vehicle Instrument panel fuse box ..

  • Page 137: Vehicle Storage

    Vehicle care Vehicle storage ● Open the bonnet, close all doors Gas vehicles must be recycled by a and lock the vehicle. service centre authorised for gas Storage for a long period of time vehicles. ● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle If the vehicle is to be stored for several battery.

  • Page 138: Vehicle Checks

    Vehicle care Vehicle checks 9 Danger Performing work The ignition system uses extremely high voltage. Do not touch. Bonnet Opening Push the safety catch upwards and open the bonnet. 9 Warning Only perform engine compartment checks when the ignition is off. The cooling fan may start operating even if the ignition is off.

  • Page 139: Engine Oil

    Vehicle care If the bonnet is opened during an Check with the vehicle on a level Autostop, the engine will be restarted surface. The engine must be at automatically for safety reasons. operating temperature and switched off for at least five minutes. Closing Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, insert it to the stop on the handle, pull...

  • Page 140: Engine Coolant

    Vehicle care Engine coolant the coolant concentration checked and have the cause of the coolant The coolant provides freeze loss remedied by a workshop. protection down to approx. -28 °C. In northern countries with very low Washer fluid temperatures the factory filled coolant provides frost protection down to approx.

  • Page 141: Brakes

    Vehicle care Brakes In the event of minimum thickness of the brake lining, a squealing noise sounds during braking. Continued driving is possible but have the brake lining replaced as Batteries do not belong in household soon as possible. waste. They must be disposed of at Once new brake linings are installed, an appropriate recycling collection do not brake unnecessarily hard for...
  • Page 142 Note ● Explosive gas may be present in Using an AGM vehicle battery the vicinity of the battery. different from the original Opel vehicle battery may result in a lower performance. We recommend that you have the vehicle battery replaced by a workshop.

  • Page 143: Wiper Blade Replacement

    Vehicle care Bulb replacement Wiper blade replacement Wiper blade on the rear window Switch off the ignition and switch off the relevant switch or close the doors. Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do not touch the bulb glass with bare hands.

  • Page 144: Halogen Headlights

    Vehicle care Halogen headlights Low beam and high beam 2. Remove fuse box cover (left side 4. Remove protective cover. of the vehicle only). 1. On left vehicle side: rotate and pull out the filling pipe of the windscreen washer fluid container.

  • Page 145: Fog Lights

    Vehicle care 3. Detach bulb from the bulb holder and replace it. 4. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector and turn clockwise. Sidelight/daytime running light with LEDs Sidelights and daytime running lights are designed as LEDs and cannot be changed.

  • Page 146: Front Turn Signal Lights

    Vehicle care Front turn signal lights 2. Rotate bulb anticlockwise and remove from bulb holder. 3. Replace bulb. 4. Insert the bulb holder into the reflector and rotate clockwise. Tail lights Tail lights, turn signal lights, brake lights and reversing lights 2.

  • Page 147: Side Turn Signal Lights

    Vehicle care 6. Insert bulb holder into the tail light assembly and screw into place. Connect wiring plug. Install tail light assembly in body and tighten screws. Close covers and engage. 7. Switch on ignition, operate and check all lights. Side turn signal lights To replace bulb, remove lamp housing:...

  • Page 148: Centre High-Mounted Brake Light

    Vehicle care 4. Insert bulb holder and turn Number plate light clockwise. 5. Insert front end into front wing, slide forward and insert rear end. Centre high-mounted brake light 2. Turn bulb holder anticlockwise and remove from housing. 1. Unscrew both screws. 2.

  • Page 149: Interior Lights

    Vehicle care Electrical system Interior lights Courtesy light, reading lights Fuses 1. To remove, prise the opposite Data on the replacement fuse must side of the lamp switch using a match the data on the defective fuse. flat-blade screwdriver. (Be careful There are two fuse boxes in the not to make scratches.) vehicle:...
  • Page 150 Vehicle care There are different kinds of fuses in Fuse extractor the vehicle. Some types of fuses in A fuse extractor may be located in the the vehicle may differ from the ones fuse box in the engine compartment. illustrated. Place the fuse extractor on the various types of fuse from the top, and withdraw fuse.

  • Page 151: Engine Compartment Fuse Box

    Vehicle care Engine compartment fuse No. Circuit Tailgate – Heated rear window Heated exterior mirror Sunroof Transmission control module Engine control module – The fuse box is in the front left of the 10 Body control module, voltage engine compartment. 11 Rear view camera Disengage the cover, lift it upwards and remove.

  • Page 152: Instrument Panel Fuse Box

    Vehicle care After having changed defective fuses No. Circuit No. Circuit close the fuse box cover and press 18 Engine control module2 34 High beam right until it engages. If the fuse box cover is not closed 19 Injection system/Ignition 35 –...
  • Page 153 Vehicle care No. Circuit Onstar Air conditioning system Instrument panel Transmission control module Infotainment Body control module Rear parking assist The fuse box is located on the driver's Data link connection side behind a cover in the instrument panel. Electric steering column lock To open the compartment, compress 10 Sensing and Diagnostic module the locking tabs, fold cover down and...

  • Page 154: Vehicle Tools

    Vehicle care Vehicle tools No. Circuit No. Circuit 17 forward collision alert 33 Body control module 3 Tools 18 Instrument panel 34 Body control module 2 Vehicles with tyre repair kit 19 Forward collision alert indication 35 Body control module 1 –...

  • Page 155: Wheels And Tyres

    Vehicle care Wheels and tyres Vehicles with spare wheel Tyre designations E.g. 195/55 R 16 95 H Tyre condition, wheel condition 195 : tyre width, mm 55 : cross-section ratio (tyre height Drive over edges slowly and at right to tyre width), % angles if possible.

  • Page 156: Tyre Pressure

    Vehicle care Directional tyres Tyre pressure 3 186. The driver is responsible for correct adjustment of tyre pressure. The tyre pressure information label Directional tyres must be mounted so on the driver's door frame indicates that they rotate in the correct 9 Warning the original equipment tyres and the direction.

  • Page 157: Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

    Vehicle care Temperature dependency Caution The tyre pressure depends on the temperature of the tyre. During Tyre pressure monitoring system warns only about low tyre pressure driving, tyre temperature and condition and does not replace pressure increase. Tyre pressure values provided on the tyre regular tyre maintenance by the driver.
  • Page 158 Vehicle care System status and pressure warnings The use of commercially-available If w flashes for 60-90 seconds then are displayed by a message with the illuminates continuously, there is a liquid tyre repair kits can impair the corresponding tyre flashing in the function of the system.
  • Page 159 Vehicle care The Tyre Load menu only appears if Tyre pressure sensor matching match all four wheel positions. If it the vehicle is in a standstill and the takes longer, the matching process process parking brake is applied. On vehicles stops and must be restarted.

  • Page 160: Tread Depth

    Vehicle care 6. Press SET/CLR to begin the matched to the left side rear sensor matching process. A wheel, and the tyre pressure message requesting acceptance sensor matching process is no of the process should be longer active. displayed. 13. Turn off the ignition. 7.

  • Page 161: Wheel Covers

    Vehicle care speedometer as well as the nominal 9 Warning 9 Warning tyre pressure and to make other vehicle modifications. Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel Damage may lead to tyre blowout. After converting to a different tyre covers could lead to sudden size, have the label with tyre pressure loss and thereby Tyre chains are only permitted on...
  • Page 162 Vehicle care If you have a flat tyre: 1. Open the floor cover. 3. Remove the electrical connection cable and air hose from the Apply the parking brake and engage storage compartments on the first gear or reverse gear. underside of the compressor. 2.
  • Page 163 Vehicle care Set the rocker switch on the If the prescribed tyre pressure is 6. Unscrew valve cap from defective compressor to I. The tyre is filled not obtained within ten minutes, tyre. with sealant. remove the tyre repair kit. Move 7.

  • Page 164: Wheel Changing

    Vehicle care 13. Detach the tyre repair kit. Push If unusual noise is heard or the catch on bracket to remove compressor becomes hot, turn sealant bottle from bracket. Screw compressor off for at least the tyre inflation hose to the free 30 minutes.
  • Page 165 Vehicle care Make the following preparations and ● Do not start the vehicle when it is observe the following information: raised on the jack. ● Park the vehicle on a level, firm ● Clean wheel nuts and thread with and non-skid surface. The front a clean cloth before mounting the wheels must be in the straight- wheel.
  • Page 166 Vehicle care the jacking point in a manner that Have the defective tyre renewed or prevents it from slipping. repaired as soon as possible. Attach jack handle and with the Jacking position for lifting platform jack correctly aligned rotate handle until wheel is clear of the ground.

  • Page 167: Spare Wheel

    Vehicle care in the spare wheel well after changing Caution wheels, the floor cover can be placed on the projecting wheel. The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in Temporary spare wheel combination with winter tyres could affect driveability.
  • Page 168 Vehicle care 1. Remove load compartment cover Store jack and tools always in the and lift up load compartment floor. respective storage compartments Position the tool box and the and secure them by fixing. damaged wheel to stand upright Damaged wheel placed in the load into the tool box spare.

  • Page 169: Jump Starting

    Vehicle care Jump starting ● A discharged vehicle battery can ● Apply the parking brake, already freeze at a temperature transmission in neutral. of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery ● Open the positive terminal Do not start with a quick charger. before connecting jump leads.

  • Page 170: Towing

    Vehicle care Towing 3. Connect the black lead to the 4. Switch on electrical consumers negative terminal of the booster (e.g. headlights, heated rear battery. window) of the vehicle receiving Towing the vehicle the jump start. 4. Connect the other end of the black The towing eye is stowed with the lead to a vehicle grounding point, 5.

  • Page 171: Appearance Care

    Vehicle care Appearance care Caution Exterior care Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. Excessive tractive force can Locks damage the vehicle. The locks are lubricated at the factory When the engine is not running, using a high quality lock cylinder considerably more force is needed to grease.
  • Page 172 Vehicle care If using a car wash, comply with the Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the Unpainted plastic body parts must not car wash manufacturer's instructions. vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use be treated with wax or polishing The windscreen wiper and rear separate leathers for painted and agents.

  • Page 173: Interior Care

    Vehicle care Wheels and tyres Before and after winter, wash the Clean the leather upholstery with underbody and have the protective clear water and a soft cloth. In case of Do not use high-pressure jet wax coating checked. heavy soiling, use leather care. cleaners.
  • Page 174 Vehicle care Plastic and rubber parts Plastic and rubber parts can be cleaned with the same cleaner as used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high- pressure jet cleaners.

  • Page 175: Service And Maintenance

    Service and maintenance Service and General information Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia- Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, maintenance Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Service information Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, In order to ensure economical and Greece, Greenland, Hungary, safe vehicle operation and to Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, maintain the value of your vehicle, it General information ....

  • Page 176: Recommended Fluids And

    Service and maintenance Recommended fluids, Confirmations Dexos is the newest engine oil quality that provides optimum protection for lubricants and parts Confirmation of service is recorded in petrol engines. If it is unavailable, the Service and Warranty Booklet. engine oils of other listed qualities Recommended fluids and The date and mileage is completed have to be used.
  • Page 177 Service and maintenance Additional engine oil additives northern countries with very low temperatures the factory filled coolant The use of additional engine oil provides frost protection down to additives could cause damage and approx. -50 °C. This concentration invalidate the warranty. should be maintained all year round.

  • Page 178: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Vehicle identification Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle identification ....176 Vehicle Identification Number .. 176 Identification plate ....177 Engine identification ....177 Vehicle data ....... 178 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........ 178 Engine data ......181 Performance ......

  • Page 179: Identification Plate

    Technical data Identification plate Information on identification label: Engine identification 1 : manufacturer The technical data tables use the 2 : type approval number engine identifier code. Engine data 3 : vehicle identification number 3 181. 4 : permissible gross vehicle weight To identify the respective engine, rating in kg refer to the EEC Certificate of...

  • Page 180: Vehicle Data

    Technical data Vehicle data Recommended fluids and lubricants European service schedule Required engine oil quality All European countries with European service interval 3 173 Engine oil quality Petrol engines (including LPG, E85) dexos 1 – dexos 2 ✔ In case dexos quality is unavailable, you may use max. 1 litre engine oil quality ACEA C3 once between each oil change. Engine oil viscosity grades All European countries with European service interval 3 173 Ambient temperature...
  • Page 181 Technical data International service schedule Required engine oil quality All countries with international service interval 3 173 Engine oil quality Petrol engines (including LPG, E85) dexos 1 (if available) ✔ dexos 2 ✔ In case dexos quality is unavailable, you may use the oil qualities listed below: All countries with international service interval 3 173 Engine oil quality Petrol engines...
  • Page 182 Technical data All countries with international service interval 3 173 ACEA C3 ✔ API SM ✔ API SN resource conserving ✔ Engine oil viscosity grades All countries with international service interval 3 173 Ambient temperature Petrol engines down to -25 °C SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 below -25 °C SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40...

  • Page 183: Engine Data

    Technical data Engine data Engine identifier code B10XE B10XL LPG Sales designation 1.0 LPG Piston displacement [cm Engine power [kW] at rpm 6500 6500 Torque [Nm] at rpm 4500 4500 Fuel type Petrol Liquid gas/Petrol Octane rating RON recommended possible possible Additional fuel type –...

  • Page 184: Performance

    Technical data Performance Engine B10XE B10XL LPG Maximum speed [km/h] Manual transmission Manual transmission automated – Automatic transmission – –...

  • Page 185: Vehicle Weight

    Technical data Vehicle weight Kerb weight Engine Manual transmission Manual transmission automated Automatic transmission minimum / maximum B10XE 939 / 1034 939/1034 – [kg] B10XL LPG 1025/1091 – – Optional accessories increase the kerb weight. Loading information 3 56.

  • Page 186: Vehicle Dimensions

    Technical data Vehicle dimensions Length [mm] 3675 Width without exterior mirrors [mm] 1595 Width with two exterior mirrors [mm] 1876 Height (without antenna) [mm] without roof rack 1485 Length of load compartment floor [mm] Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm] 1109 Load compartment width [mm] Load compartment height with cover [mm]...

  • Page 187: Capacities

    Technical data Capacities Engine oil Engine B10XE B10XL LPG including Filter [l] between MIN and MAX [l] Fuel tank Engine B10XE B10XL LPG Petrol, refilling quantity [l] LPG, refilling quantity [l] –...

  • Page 188: Tyre Pressures

    Technical data Tyre pressures Comfort with up to 3 With full load people ECO with up to 3 people Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) B10XE, 165/65 R14, 220/2.2 (32) 210/2.1 (30) 270/2.7 (39) 250/2.5 (36) 260/2.6 (38) 300/3.0 (44) B10XL LPG...

  • Page 189: Customer Information

    Customer information Customer Customer information information Declaration of conformity Transmission systems Customer information ....187 This vehicle has systems that Declaration of conformity ..187 transmit and/or receive radio waves Collision damage repair ... 189 subject to Directive 1999/5/EC. Software acknowledgement ..189 These systems are in compliance with the essential requirements and Vehicle data recording and pri‐...
  • Page 190 Customer information Jack...

  • Page 191: Collision Damage Repair

    Engineering Group Manager Chassis copyright notice and this permission & Structure notice appear in all copies. Adam Opel AG The software is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, express D-65423 Rüsselsheim or implied, including but not limited to...
  • Page 192 Customer information copyright holders be liable for any Gordon, Ian Gorman, Chris Herborth, 1. Redistributions of source code claim, damages or other liability, Dirk Haase, Greg Hartwig, Robert must retain the above copyright whether in an action of contract, tort Heath, Jonathan Hudson, Paul notice, definition, disclaimer, and or otherwise, arising from, out of or in...

  • Page 193: Vacy

    Customer information Vehicle data recording original source. Such altered ● Vehicle reactions in particular versions also must not be driving situations (e.g. inflation of and privacy misrepresented as being Info-ZIP an airbag, activation of the releases--including, but not stability regulation system). Event data recorders limited to, labeling of the altered ●...

  • Page 194: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)

    RFID technology in Opel vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other Opel system containing...
  • Page 195 Customer information...

  • Page 196: Index

    Index Brakes ....... 117, 139 Breakdown........168 Accessories and vehicle Bulb replacement ....... 141 modifications ......134 Adjustable air vents ....103 Airbag and belt tensioners ... 70 Capacities ........185 Airbag deactivation ....44, 70 Catalytic converter ..... 113 Airbag label........
  • Page 197 Cupholders ........51 Engine oil ....137, 174, 178 Curtain airbag system ....43 Engine oil pressure ...... 73 Gauges......... 63 Event data recorders....191 Gear shifting......... 72 Exit lighting ........96 Glovebox ........51 Danger, Warnings and Cautions . . . 4 Exterior care ......
  • Page 198 Instrument cluster ......63 Performing work ......136 Instrument panel fuse box ..150 Pollen filter ......... 104 Malfunction indicator light .... 71 Instrument panel illumination ..147 Power outlets ....... 63 Manual anti-dazzle ...... 29 Instrument panel illumination Power steering......72 Manual mode ......
  • Page 199 Seat heating......... 36 Three-point seat belt ....38 Vehicle data recording and Seat position ........ 34 Tools .......... 152 privacy........191 Selector lever ......115 Top-tether fastening eyes .... 50 Vehicle dimensions ....184 Service ........105 Towing........168 Vehicle Identification Number ..176 Service display ......
  • Page 201 Copyright by ADAM OPEL AG, Rüsselsheim, Germany. The information contained in this publication is effective as of the date indicated below. Adam Opel AG reserves the right to make changes to the technical specifications, features and design of the vehicles relative to the information in this publication as well as changes to the publication itself.

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