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  • Page 1 OPEL KARL Infotainment Manual...
  • Page 3 Contents R 4.0 IntelliLink ......5 R300 BT ........47...
  • Page 5 R 4.0 IntelliLink Introduction ........6 Basic operation ......14 Radio ........... 20 External devices ......26 Speech recognition ...... 33 Phone .......... 34 Index ..........44...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction General information The well-thought-out design of the control elements, the touch screen The Infotainment system provides and the clear displays enable you to you with state-of-the-art in-car control the system easily and infotainment. intuitively. General information ....... 6 Using radio tuner functions, you may Note Theft-deterrent feature ....
  • Page 7 Introduction Radio reception Radio reception may be disrupted by static, noise, distortion or loss of reception due to: ● changes in distance from the transmitter ● multipath reception due to reflection ● shadowing Theft-deterrent feature The Infotainment system is equipped with an electronic security system for the purpose of theft deterrence.
  • Page 8 Introduction Control elements overview Control panel...

  • Page 9: Or Skip To Previous Track

    Introduction Display / Touch screen ..14 or skip to previous track when external devices Home menu ......14 Short press: skip to next active ........28 station when radio active ..20 Screen buttons for access to: Long press: seek down or skip to next track when AUDIO: audio functions when radio active ....
  • Page 10 Introduction Steering wheel audio controls Turn upwards/ or deactivate speech downwards: select next/ recognition ......33 previous preset radio or activate/deactivate station when radio active ..20 mute function ......11 or select next/previous track/chapter/picture when external devices active ........28 or select next/previous entry in call list when phone portal active and...
  • Page 11 Introduction Usage Setting the volume Turn X. The current setting is shown Control elements on the display. The Infotainment system is operated When the Infotainment system is via function buttons, a touch screen switched on, the last selected volume and menus that are shown on the is set, provided that it is lower than the display.
  • Page 12 Introduction GALLERY PHONE Select GALLERY to open the picture Before the phone portal can be used, and movie menu for files stored on an a connection has to be established external device, e.g. USB stick or between the Infotainment system and smartphone.
  • Page 13 Introduction PROJECTION OnStar To show specific apps of your To display a menu with the OnStar smartphone display on the Wi-Fi settings, select OnStar. Infotainment system, connect your For a detailed description, see smartphone. Owner's Manual. Select PROJECTION to start the projection function.

  • Page 14: Basic Operation

    Basic operation Basic operation Basic operation When operating the menus, press 9 in the respective submenu to return to the next higher menu level. The display of the Infotainment When no 9 screen button is system has a touch-sensitive surface Basic operation ......
  • Page 15 Basic operation Note Note To scroll through a list of menu items, In subsequent chapters, the Constant pressure must be applied you may optionally: operating steps for selecting and and the finger must be moved at ● Place your finger anywhere on activating a screen button or menu constant speed.
  • Page 16 Basic operation Scrolling pages Note In subsequent chapters, the operating steps for scrolling pages via the touch screen will be described as "...scroll to...page...". Tone settings In the tone settings menu, the tone characteristics can be set. The menu may be accessed from each audio main menu.

  • Page 17: Radio

    Basic operation Midrange Volume settings Activating or deactivating the Use this setting to enhance or audible touch feedback function Adjusting the maximum startup attenuate the midrange frequencies If the audible touch feedback function of the audio source. volume is activated, each touch of a screen Touch + or - to adjust the setting.
  • Page 18 Basic operation Volume of traffic announcements For time and date to be set manually, select Off - Manual. If Auto Set is set To adjust the volume of traffic to Off - Manual, the submenu items announcements, set the desired Set Time and Set Date become volume while a traffic announcement available.
  • Page 19 Basic operation Scroll through the list and select For a system update, contact your Return to Factory Settings. workshop. To restore all vehicle personalisation Vehicle settings settings, select Restore Vehicle Settings. Vehicle settings are described in the Owner's Manual. To delete the paired Bluetooth devices, the contacts list and the voice mail numbers stored, select Clear All Private Data.
  • Page 20 Radio Radio Usage Station search Activating radio Automatic station search Press ; and then select AUDIO. The Usage .......... 20 audio main menu last selected is Station search ......20 displayed. Favourite lists ....... 22 Select Source in the bottom line of the active radio main menu to open the Radio data system (RDS) ....
  • Page 21 Radio Note Station lists Category lists FM waveband: when the RDS Select Menu in the bottom line of the Numerous radio stations broadcast a function is activated, only RDS active radio main menu to open the PTY code, which specifies the type of stations 3 23 are searched for, and corresponding waveband-specific programme transmitted (e.g.
  • Page 22 Radio Note Favourite lists To store the currently active radio The currently received radio station station to a preset screen button: Stations of all wavebands can be is indicated by the l symbol next to touch and hold the desired screen stored manually in the favourite lists.
  • Page 23 Radio Radio data system (RDS) RDS configuration Note In the station list, TP is displayed RDS is a service of FM stations that Touch Menu in the bottom line of the next to the stations providing a traffic considerably facilitates the finding of FM radio main menu to open the programme.
  • Page 24 Radio Select Menu in the bottom line of the data and a multitude of other data improved, whereas AM or FM FM radio main menu to open the services including travel and reception is considerably corresponding waveband-specific traffic information. impaired in such cases. submenu and scroll to Region.
  • Page 25 Radio Scroll through the list and select DAB Scroll through the list and activate or Select Menu in the bottom line of the Announcements to display a list of the deactivate DAB-FM Linking. DAB radio main menu to open the categories available.
  • Page 26 External devices External devices General information Connect the AUX device to the AUX port. An AUX and USB socket for the connection of external devices is USB port located in the centre console. General information ..... 26 An MP3 player, USB drive, SD card Note (via USB connector/adapter), iPod or Playing audio .......
  • Page 27 External devices Connecting/disconnecting a device Press ; and then select Settings to File formats and folders Connect one of the devices open the settings menu. This product can support USB mentioned above to the USB port. If Select Radio, scroll to USB Auto storage device with a storage required, use the appropriate Launch and touch the screen button...
  • Page 28 External devices Constant Bit Rate (CBR) between 8 Picture files Usually, the respective audio main and 320 kbps menu is displayed automatically. Only the following file extensions are supported: ‘*.jpg’, ‘*.bmp’, ‘*.png’, Variable Bit Rate (VBR) If playback is not started ‘*.gif’...
  • Page 29 External devices Function buttons Playing tracks randomly Touch n to play the tracks in random Note order. The screen button changes to During AUX playback, the function buttons are not available. Touch o again to deactivate the Interrupting and resuming playback shuffle function and go back to the Touch = to interrupt playback.
  • Page 30 External devices Press ; and then select GALLERY Viewing the next or previous picture to open the media main menu. Touch j or swipe to the left to view the next picture. Touch l to open the picture main menu to display a list of items stored Touch i or swipe to the right to view on the USB device.
  • Page 31 External devices Playing movies Returning to the beginning of the current movie You can view movies from a USB Touch d after 5 seconds of the movie device connected to the USB port. playing. Note Fast forwarding and rewinding For your safety, the movie function is Touch and hold d or c.
  • Page 32 External devices Display settings Activating phone projection in the The phone projection screen displayed depends on your Select Display Settings to open a settings menu smartphone and software version. submenu for adjustment of brightness Press ; to display the Home screen and contrast.

  • Page 33: Speech Recognition

    Speech recognition Speech recognition General information Adjusting the volume of voice prompts The voice pass-thru application of the Turn m on the control panel or press Infotainment system allows access to + / - on the right side of the steering the speech recognition commands on wheel to increase or decrease the General information .....

  • Page 34: Phone

    Phone Phone General information Important information for operation and traffic safety The phone portal provides you with the possibility of having mobile phone 9 Warning conversations via a vehicle General information ..... 34 microphone and the vehicle Mobile phones have effects on Bluetooth connection ....
  • Page 35 Phone Select Bluetooth to display the been connected previously, the interference is caused by the Bluetooth menu. Infotainment system establishes mobile phone or if dangerous the connection automatically. situations can occur. ● Bluetooth operation considerably drains the device's battery. Bluetooth Therefore, connect the device to The phone portal is certified by the the USB port for charging.
  • Page 36 Phone Confirm the messages on the messages displayed on the Infotainment system and the Bluetooth device. Bluetooth device. If this function is not supported by ● If SSP (secure simple the Bluetooth device, a pairing) is not supported: corresponding message is displayed.
  • Page 37 Phone Disconnecting a device The information displayed includes phone networks; it is possible that Device Name, Address, and PIN they cannot be made when certain Press ; and then select SETTINGS. Code. network services and/or telephone Select Bluetooth and then Device functions are active.
  • Page 38 Phone Operation Note Many functions of the mobile phone Not every mobile phone supports all can now be controlled via the phone As soon as a connection via functions of the phone portal. main menu (and associated Bluetooth has been set up between Therefore, deviations from the range submenus), and via the phone- your mobile phone and the...
  • Page 39 Phone Select Contacts in the phone main Search menu For example: If the contact you menu. If the phone book contains a large wish to search for starts with 'g' number of entries, you can search for select the ghi screen button. the desired contact via the search All contacts containing one of the menu.
  • Page 40 Phone Using speed dial numbers Speed dial numbers that are stored on the mobile phone can also be dialled using the keypad of the phone main menu. Press ; and then select PHONE. Touch and hold the respective digit on the keypad to initiate the call.
  • Page 41 Phone Select one of the ringtones. To reactivate the microphone, deactivate n. Functions during a call Ending a phone call During an ongoing phone call the Select J to end the call. phone main menu is displayed. Voice mail box You may operate your voice mail box via the Infotainment system.
  • Page 42 Phone Mobile phones and CB radio ways of using devices with a Caution transmission power exceeding equipment 10 watts. Mobile telephones and radio Installation instructions and Use of a hands-free attachment equipment may lead to without external antenna with mobile operating guidelines malfunctions in the vehicle telephone standards GSM...
  • Page 43 Phone...
  • Page 44 Index Activating AUX audio....28 Call Activating Bluetooth music... 28 Functions during a call....38 Activating iPod audio....28 Incoming call......38 Activating phone......38 Initiating a phone call....38 Activating phone projection..32 Ring tone........38 Activating radio......20 Call history........

  • Page 45: Home Menu.

    Menu......... 14 Digital audio broadcasting Phone........38 (DAB)........24 General information..26, 33, 34 Radio......... 20 Favourite lists......22 AUX........... 26 Intellitext........24 Bluetooth........26 Radio data system (RDS)..23 DAB........... 24 Pairing.......... 35 Regional........23 Infotainment system....6 Phone Regionalisation......
  • Page 46 Switching the Infotainment system on........11 Voice recognition......33 System settings......18 Volume Auto volume......17 Maximum startup volume..17 Theft-deterrent feature ....7 Mute function......11 Tone settings........ 16 Ring tone volume...... 17 Touch beep volume...... 17 Setting the volume....11 TP volume........
  • Page 47 R300 BT Introduction ........48 Basic operation ......56 Radio ........... 60 External devices ......65 Speech recognition ...... 69 Phone .......... 70 Index ..........78...
  • Page 48 Introduction Introduction General information Note This manual describes all options The Infotainment system provides and features available for the you with state-of-the-art in-car various Infotainment systems. infotainment. Certain descriptions, including those General information ..... 48 Using the radio tuner functions, you for display and menu functions, may Theft-deterrent feature ....
  • Page 49 Introduction Radio reception Radio reception may be disrupted by static, noise, distortion or loss of reception due to: ● changes in distance from the transmitter ● multi-path reception due to reflection ● shadowing Theft-deterrent feature The Infotainment system is equipped with an electronic security system for the purpose of theft deterrence.
  • Page 50 Introduction Control elements overview R300 BT...

  • Page 51: Short Press: Open Phone Menu

    Introduction X ........... 54 PHONE Softkeys Short press: open phone Favourites: press: select If switched off: short press: menu ........70 favourites; press and hold: switch power on save radio stations as BACK If switched on: short press: favourites ......61 mute system;...
  • Page 52 Introduction R300...
  • Page 53 Introduction X ........... 54 BACK 10 FAV Menu: one level back .... 56 Press: display favourites If switched off: short press: bar ......... 61 switch power on Input: delete last character If switched on: short press: or entire entry ......56 mute system;...

  • Page 54: Long Press: Activate Speech Recognition

    Introduction Steering wheel audio controls With radio active: turn Usage upwards/downwards to select next/previous Control elements preset radio station ....60 The Infotainment system is operated With Phone portal active via function buttons, a MENU knob and call list open: turn and menus that are shown on the upwards/downwards to display.

  • Page 55: Displayed

    Introduction Setting the volume External devices Press MEDIA repeatedly to activate Turn m; the current setting is shown the playback mode for a connected on the display. external device. When the Infotainment system is For a detailed description on switched on, the last selected volume connecting and operating external is set, provided that the volume is devices 3 65.
  • Page 56 Basic operation Basic operation Basic operation Note In subsequent chapters, the operating steps for selecting and Control panel activating a screen button or menu item will be described as "...select Basic operation ......56 MENU knob <button name>/<item name>". Tone settings ....... 56 The MENU knob is one of the central BACK button Volume settings ......

  • Page 57: Volume Settings

    Basic operation Press MENU, select Settings and The EQ options offer optimised bass, Scroll through the list and select then select Tone Settings to open the middle, and treble presettings for the Settings. tone settings menu. relevant style of music. Select Maximum Startup Volume.
  • Page 58 Basic operation Select Time and Date. Language Select Settings, scroll through the list and select Vehicle Settings. Press MENU to open the respective Set Time Select Software Information. audio menu. Select Set Time to enter the respective submenu. Select Settings, scroll through the list Valet mode and select Vehicle Settings.
  • Page 59 Basic operation Enter the respective four-digit code and select Unlock. The system is unlocked. Forgotten PIN code To reset the PIN code to the default setting, contact your workshop.

  • Page 60: Table Of Contents

    Radio Radio Usage Manual tuning Press MENU to open the waveband menu and then select Manual Tuning. Depending on the waveband Usage .......... 60 selected, a list of all frequencies is Station search ......60 displayed. Favourite lists ....... 61 Select the desired frequency.

  • Page 61: Favourite Lists

    Radio Note Favourite lists Retrieving a station The Categories list item is only Stations of all wavebands can be If necessary, repeatedly press FAV to available for the FM and the DAB stored manually in the favourite lists. scroll to the respective favourites wavebands.

  • Page 62: Radio Data System (Rds)

    Radio Radio data system (RDS) RDS settings as a radio traffic service station is found, [TP] is highlighted. If no radio RDS is a service of FM stations that To configure the RDS settings traffic service station is found, [ ] considerably improves the finding of options, activate the radio function remains on the screen.

  • Page 63: Digital Audio Broadcasting

    Radio Digital audio broadcasting If the DAB signal is too weak to TP if DAB reception should not be picked up by the receiver, be interrupted by FM traffic DAB broadcasts radio stations reception is interrupted announcements. digitally. completely. This can be avoided DAB settings by activating DAB to DAB Advantages of DAB...
  • Page 64 Radio DAB to DAB Linking Select one of the categories and choose a specific item from the list to If this function is activated, the device display detailed information. switches over to the same service (programme) on another DAB ensemble (if available) when the DAB signal is too weak to be picked up by the receiver.
  • Page 65 External devices External devices General information Connecting/disconnecting a device To connect the auxiliary device to the An AUX and USB socket for the AUX input socket of the Infotainment connection of external devices is system, use the following cable: located in the centre console. General information .....
  • Page 66 External devices Note Bluetooth Caution Not all MP3 players, USB drives, Bluetooth enabled audio sources iPod models or smartphones are Avoid disconnecting the device (e.g. music mobile phones, MP3 supported by the Infotainment during playback. This may players featuring Bluetooth, etc.), system.
  • Page 67 External devices Note Repeatedly press MEDIA to activate Playback order Some files may not be played the desired media source. Press MENU in the respective audio properly. This might be due to a Example: USB source. source and scroll through the list to different recording format or the Shuffle Songs.
  • Page 68 External devices Folders To browse a song, press MENU and then select Folder View. The folder structure on the respective device is displayed. Navigate through the folder structure and select the desired track.

  • Page 69: Speech Recognition

    Speech recognition Speech recognition General information Adjusting the volume of voice prompts The voice pass-thru application of the Turn m on the control panel or press Infotainment system allows access to + / - on the right side of the steering the speech recognition commands on wheel to increase or decrease the General information .....
  • Page 70 Phone Phone General information Important information for operation and traffic safety The Phone portal provides you with the possibility of having mobile phone 9 Warning conversations via a vehicle General information ..... 70 microphone and the vehicle Mobile phones have effects on Bluetooth connection ....
  • Page 71 Phone connecting of the Bluetooth devices the name and PIN code of the interference is caused by the with the Infotainment system are Infotainment system. mobile phone or if dangerous carried out. 2. Start Bluetooth searching on the situations can occur. Bluetooth device to be paired.
  • Page 72 Phone Note The device is disconnected. 9 Warning For the contacts to be read by the Deleting a device Infotainment system, they must be Bear in mind that you can make stored in the phone memory of the Press PHONE, scroll through the list and receive calls with the mobile mobile phone.
  • Page 73 Phone Scroll through the list and select the 9 Warning desired contacts entry. The contact is displayed. Do not end the call until you are Select one of the phone numbers requested to do so by the stored under that contact. The emergency call centre.
  • Page 74 Phone The screen button changes to Ending the phone calls Unmute. The calls can be ended one at a time. To reactivate the microphone, select Select End. The call currently active Unmute. is ended. Deactivating the hands-free function Text messages To continue the conversation on your To answer the call, select Answer.
  • Page 75 Phone ● The respective phone must be Mobile phones and CB radio Seek advice on predetermined paired and connected to the installation points for the external equipment Infotainment system. For a antenna or equipment holder and detailed description 3 71. ways of using devices with a Installation instructions and transmission power exceeding...
  • Page 76 Phone Caution Mobile telephones and radio equipment may lead to malfunctions in the vehicle electronics when operated inside the vehicle with no exterior antenna, unless the above mentioned regulations are observed.
  • Page 77 Phone...
  • Page 78 Index Activating AUX......67 Emergency call......72 Activating Bluetooth music... 67 Activating radio......60 Favourite lists....... 61 Activating the Infotainment system 54 Retrieving stations..... 61 Activating the phone portal... 73 Storing stations......61 Activating USB......67 File formats Audio files........65 Audio files........
  • Page 79 Mobile phones and CB radio Phone call Region.......... 62 equipment ........ 75 Initiating........73 Regionalisation......62 Mute..........54 Rejecting........73 Restore factory settings....57 Taking........73 Retrieving stations......61 Playing audio........ 67 Ringtone........73 Operation........73 AUX........... 67 Bluetooth music......67 Radio Speech recognition.......
  • Page 80 Infotainment system....54 Menu......... 56 Phone........73 USB........... 67 USB..........65 Valet mode Locking........57 Unlocking........57 Voice recognition......69 Volume Auto volume control....57 Maximum startup volume..57 Mute function......54 Setting the volume....54 Speed compensated volume..57 Volume limitation at high temperatures......
  • Page 81 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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