2017.5 OPEL AMPERA E remote start

42Seats, restraintsHeating
Adjust heating to the desired setting
by touching ß for the respective seat
one or more times. The control
indicator in the button indicates the
setting.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
Auto heated seats
When the vehicle is on, this feature
will automatically activate seat
heating at the level required by the
vehicle's interior temperature.
The indicators next to the seat
heating symbol on the touch screen
indicate the heat setting.
Use the touch screen button to turn
auto heated seats off.
The auto heated seat feature can be programmed to always be enabled
when the vehicle is on.
Vehicle personalisation 3 92.
Deactivation To deactivate auto heated seat, touchß AUTO on the touch screen.
Remote start heated seats When it is cold outside, the heatedseats can be turned on automaticallyduring a remote vehicle start.
The heated seats will be cancelled
when the power button is switched
on. If the vehicle has auto heated
seats, the seat heating level will
automatically change to the level
required by the vehicle's interior
temperature when the vehicle is
turned on.
The temperature performance of an
unoccupied seat may be reduced.The heated seats will not switch on
during a remote start unless the
heated seat feature is enabled in
vehicle personalisation 3 92.

Instruments and controls93automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse
gear is engaged.
● Collision / detection systems
Pedestrian safety signal :
Activates or deactivates
pedestrian safety alert. Even if
pedestrian safety signal is
deactivated, it is automatically
activated while this menu is not
accessible such as OnStar
calling, camera projection, Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto, non-
auto dismiss pop-up, etc.
Forward Collision System : This
allows the feature’s notification to be customised. This feature will
turn on or off the Forward
Collision Alert and Active
Emergency Braking. The Off
setting disables all Forward
Collision Alert and Active
Emergency Braking functions.
With the Alert and Brake setting,
both Forward Collision Alert and
Active Emergency Braking are
available. The Alert setting
disables Active EmergencyBraking. Select Off, Alert , or Alert
and Brake .
Front pedestrian detection : This
allows the feature’s notification to
be customised. This feature may
help avoid or reduce the harm
caused by front-end crashes with
nearby pedestrians. Select Off,
Alert , or Alert and Brake .
Rear Cross Traffic Alert :
Activates or deactivates rear cross traffic alert.
Lane Change Alert : Activates or
deactivates lane change alert.
● Lighting
Vehicle locator lights : Activates
or deactivates the entry lighting.
Exit lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.
● Power door locks
Auto door lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
locking function after switching
on the vehicle.
Unlocked door anti lockout :
Activates or deactivates the doorlocking function while a door is
open.
Delayed door lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function. This feature
delays the actual locking of the
doors until all doors are closed.
● Remote lock / unlock / start
Remote unlock light feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback
whilst unlocking.
Remote lock feedback : Changes
what kind of feedback is given
when locking the vehicle.
Remote door unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Relock remotely unlocked doors :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic relock function after
unlocking without opening the
vehicle.
Remote start auto heat seats :
Activates or deactivates automatically the heated seats
when using remote start.

94Instruments and controlsPassive door unlock: Changes
the configuration to unlock only the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Relock remotely unlocked doors :
Activates or deactivates the
passive locking function. This
feature locks the vehicle
automatically after several
seconds if all doors have been
closed and an electronic key has been removed from the vehicle.
Remote start auto heat seats :
Activates or deactivates
automatically the heated seats
when using remote start.
Passive door unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Passive door lock : Activates or
deactivates the passive locking
function. This feature locks the
vehicle automatically after
several seconds if all doors have been closed and an electronic
key has been removed from the
vehicle.Remote left in vehicle alert :
Activates or deactivates the
warning chime when the
electronic key remains in the
vehicle.
Devices
External devices 3 126.
Device remote access
Smartphone remote function 3 26
Apple CarPlay
Using smartphone applications
3 132.
Android Auto
Using smartphone applications
3 132.
KeyPass
Smartphone remote function 3 26
USB Auto Launch
External devices 3 126.
Wi-Fi
System settings 3 117.
Display Settings
System settings 3 117.Rear camera
Symbols : Activates or deactivates the
symbols.
Guidelines : Activates or deactivates
the guiding lines.
Return to factory settings
Reset vehicle settings : Resets all
settings to the default settings.
Clear all private data : Deletes all
private information from the vehicle.
Restore radio settings : Resets all
radio settings to the default settings.
System settings 3 117.
Audible touch feedback
Usage 3 110.
Text scroll
System settings 3 117.
Software information
System settings 3 117.

Instruments and controls97Smartphone app
With the myOpel smartphone app,
some vehicle functions can be
operated remotely.
The following functions are available: ● Lock or unlock vehicle.
● Honk horn or flash lights.
● Operate parking heater.
● Check vehicle battery-related information.
● Check tyre pressure (only with tyre pressure monitoring
system).
● Send navigation destination to the vehicle for use with
navigation application via phone
projection.
● Locate vehicle on a map.
● Manage Wi-Fi settings.
To operate these functions, download the app from App Store ®
or
Google Play™ Store.Remote control
If desired, use any phone to call an
advisor, who can remotely operate
specific vehicle functions. Find the
respective OnStar phone number on
our country-specific website.
The following functions are available: ● Lock or unlock vehicle.
● Provide information on the vehicle location.
● Honk horn or flash lights.
Stolen vehicle assistance
If the vehicle is stolen, report the theft
to the authorities and request OnStar
stolen vehicle assistance. Use any
phone to call an advisor. Find the
respective OnStar phone number on
our country-specific website.
OnStar can provide support in
locating and recovering the vehicle.Theft alert
When the anti-theft alarm system is
triggered, a notification is sent to
OnStar. You are then informed about
this event by text message or email.Restart prevention
By sending remote signals, OnStar
can prevent the vehicle from
restarting once it has been turned off.
On-demand diagnostics
At any time e.g. if the vehicle displays a vehicle message, press Z to
contact an advisor and ask to
complete a real-time diagnostic check
to directly determine the issue.
Depending on the results, the advisor
will provide further support.
Diagnostic report
The vehicle automatically transmits
diagnostic data to OnStar which
sends a monthly email report to you
and your preferred workshop.
Note
The workshop notification function
can be disabled in your account.
The report contains the status of key
operating systems of the vehicle like
propulsion system, airbags, ABS, and
other major systems. It also provides
information on possible maintenance
items and tyre pressure (only with tyre
pressure monitoring system).

98Instruments and controlsTo look at the information in greater
detail, select the link within the email
and log in to your account.
Destination download
A desired destination can be directly
downloaded to the navigation system.
Press Z to call an advisor and
describe the destination or point of
interest.
The advisor can look up any address or point of interest and directly send
the destination to the built-in
navigation system.
OnStar settings
OnStar PIN
To have full access to all OnStar
services, a four-digit PIN is required. The PIN has to be personalised when first talking to an advisor.
To change the PIN, press Z to call an
advisor.Account data
An OnStar subscriber has an account where all the data is stored. To
request a change of the account
information, press Z and talk to an
advisor or log in to your account.
If the OnStar service is used on
another vehicle, press Z and request
that the account be transferred to the new vehicle.
Note
In any case, if the vehicle is disposed
of, sold or otherwise transferred,
immediately inform OnStar about
the changes and terminate the
OnStar service on this vehicle.
Vehicle location
The vehicle location is transmitted to OnStar when service is requested or triggered. A message on the Infodisplay informs about this
transmission.
To activate or deactivate the
transmission of the vehicle location,
press and hold j until an audio
message is heard.The deactivation is indicated by the
status light flashing red and green for a short period of time and each time
the vehicle is started.
Note
If the transmission of the vehicle
location is deactivated, some
services are no longer available.
Note
The vehicle location always remains
accessible to OnStar in the case of
an emergency.
Find the privacy policy in your
account.
Software updates
OnStar may remotely carry out software updates without further
notice or consent. These updates are to enhance or maintain safety and
security or the operation of the
vehicle.
These updates may concern privacy
issues. Find the privacy policy in your
account.

Climate control145Manual air recirculation 4
Touch 4 to activate the air
recirculation mode.
Touch 4 again to deactivate
recirculation mode.
If selected, the touch screen button
will illuminate to indicate that air is
being recirculated. This helps to
quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or prevent outside air and odours
from entering.
Touching 4 deactivatels air
recirculation. Press AUTO to return to
automatic operation; recirculation
runs automatically as needed.
9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
Engine assisted heating
Operated by pressing O on the radio
remote control.
The climate control system will default
to an appropriate heating or cooling
mode and the rear window heating
will turn on in the event of cold outside temperatures.
Remote start 3 17.
Air vents
Adjustable air vents
At least one air vent must be open
while cooling is on.

150Driving and operatingIf the vehicle will not start, place the
radio remote control in the transmitter
pocket, inside the centre console.
Starting and stopping the vehicle
3 151.Switching on the vehicle
With the vehicle off and the brake
pedal applied, pressing the POWER
m once will place the vehicle in
accessory power mode. When 4
illuminates in the instrument cluster, the vehicle is ready to be driven. This could take up to 15 seconds atextremely cold temperatures.
Press POWER m once more. Release
button after starting procedure
begins.Switching off the vehicle
With the vehicle in P, press
POWER m briefly in each mode or
when engine is running and vehicle is
stationary. Some functions remain
active until driver's door is opened.
If the vehicle is not in P when
switching off the vehicle, P will be
automatically engaged before the
vehicle is switched off.A chime will sound if the driver's door is opened while the vehicle is
switched on. Always press
POWER m to switch off the vehicle
before exiting the vehicle.Emergency shut off during driving
If the vehicle needs to be switched off during driving in case of emergency,
press POWER m for more than
two seconds or press twice briefly
within five seconds.
Starting and stopping the vehicle
3 151.
Service mode
This power mode is available forservice and diagnostics and to verify
the proper operation of the service
vehicle soon control indicator as may
be required for emission inspection
purposes.
With the vehicle switched off and the brake pedal not applied, pressing and
holding POWER m for more than five
seconds will place the vehicle in
service mode. The instruments and
audio systems will operate as they do in accessory power mode, but the
vehicle will not be able to be driven.
The propulsion system will not start in service mode. Press POWERm again
to switch the vehicle off.Caution
Service mode will discharge the
12-volt vehicle battery. Do not use
service mode for an extended
period, or the vehicle may not
start.
Operation in case of failure
If the vehicle does not start due to a
low radio remote control battery, a
message will be displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
To still drive the vehicle, proceed as
follows:
1. Open the centre console and remove the small tray from the
centre console. Place the radio
remote control in the pocket with
the buttons facing the bottom of
the vehicle.
Other objects, e.g. other keys,
transponder, tags, coins etc. must
be removed.

Driving and operating151
2.With the vehicle in P or N depress
the brake pedal and press
POWER m.
To switch off the vehicle, press
POWER m again. Remove the
electronic key from the centre
console.
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Replace the
electronic key battery as soon as
possible 3 19.
For unlocking or locking the doors,
see fault in radio remote control unit
or electronic key system 3 20.
Retained power off
The following electronic systems can
work until the driver's door is opened
or for ten minutes after the vehicle is
switched off:
● power windows
● Infotainment system
● power outlets
Starting and stopping the
vehicle
Move the shift lever into P or N. The
propulsion system does not start in
any other position.
Note
Do not try into shift to P if the vehicle
is moving, as the electric drive unit
could be damaged. Shift into P only
if the vehicle is stationary.
The radio remote control must be in
the vehicle. Depress the brake pedal, then press and release POWERm.
If the radio remote control is not in the vehicle or something is interfering
with the transmitter, a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
A vehicle ready light is displayed in
the lower right corner of the
instrument cluster when the vehicle is ready to be driven.
The instrument cluster also displays an active battery gauge when the
vehicle is ready to be driven.