2017.5 OPEL AMPERA E radio

124Infotainment system
Activate or deactivate RDS.
Traffic programme
Radio traffic service stations are RDS
stations that broadcast traffic news. If the traffic service is switched on, the
current audio source is interrupted for the duration of the traffic
announcement.
Activate the FM waveband. Select
Menu to open the corresponding
waveband-specific submenu.
Touch the screen button next to
Traffic programme to activate or
deactivate the function.
If a traffic announcement is
broadcasted on the respective
station, a message is displayed.
To interrupt the announcement and
return to the function previously
activated, touch the screen or press
m .
Regionalisation
Sometimes RDS stations broadcast
regionally different programmes on
different frequencies.
If regionalisation is activated,
alternative frequencies with the same regional programmes are selected
where necessary. If regionalisation is
switched off, alternative frequencies
of the stations are selected without
regard to regional programmes.
Activate the FM waveband. Select
Menu to open the corresponding
waveband-specific submenu and
then select the Audio settings tab.
Activate or deactivate Regional.
Digital audio broadcasting DAB broadcasts radio stations
digitally.DAB stations are indicated by the
programme name instead of the
broadcasting frequency.
General information ● With DAB, several radio programmes (services) can bebroadcast on a single ensemble.
● Besides high-quality digital audio
services, DAB is also able to
transmit programme-associated
data and a multitude of other data services including travel andtraffic information.
● As long as a given DAB receiver can pick up the signal sent out bya broadcasting station (even if
the signal is very weak), sound
reproduction is ensured.
● In the event of poor reception, the
volume is reduced automatically
to avoid the output of
disagreeable noises.
If the DAB signal is too weak to
be picked up by the receiver,
reception is interrupted
completely. This incident can be
avoided by activating DAB to
DAB linking and/or DAB to FM

126Infotainment systemSelect Menu to open the
corresponding waveband-specific
submenu and then select the Audio
settings tab.
Activate or deactivate DAB to FM
linking .
L band
With this function, you may define
which DAB wavebands are received
by the Infotainment system.
L band (earth and satellite radio) is an
additional radio band that can be
received.
Select Menu to open the
corresponding waveband-specific
submenu and then select the Audio
settings tab.
Activate or deactivate L band.External devices
General information
An AUX and USB port for the
connection of external devices is located in the centre console.
Note
The port must always be kept clean
and dry.
AUX input
It is possible to connect e.g. an iPod
or another auxiliary device with a
3.5 mm jack plug to the AUX input.
When connected to the AUX input,
the audio signal of the auxiliary device
is transmitted via the speakers of the
Infotainment system.
The volume and the tone settings can be adjusted via the Infotainment
system. All other control functions
must be operated via the auxiliary device.
Connecting a device
Connect the AUX device to the AUX port.Disconnecting a device
Disconnect the AUX device from the
AUX port.
USB port
An MP3 player, USB drive, SD card
(via USB connector/adapter), iPod ®
or smartphone can be connected to
the USB port.
Up to two USB devices can be
connected to the Infotainment system
at a time.
The Infotainment system can play
audio files, show picture files or play
movie files contained in USB storage
devices.
When connected to the USB port,
various functions of the devices can
be operated via the controls and
menus of the Infotainment system.
Note
Not all auxiliary devices are
supported by the Infotainment
system. Check the compatibility list
on our website.

134Infotainment systemPhoneGeneral information
The phone portal provides you with
the possibility of having mobile phone
conversations via a vehicle
microphone and the vehicle
loudspeakers as well as operating the most important mobile phone
functions via the Infotainment system
in the vehicle. To be able to use the
phone portal, the mobile phone must
be connected to the Infotainment
system via Bluetooth.
Not all phone functions are supported by every mobile phone. The usable
phone functions depend on the
relevant mobile phone and network
provider. You can find further
information on this in the operating
instructions for your mobile phone, or
you can enquire about them with your network provider.Important information for
operation and traffic safety9 Warning
Mobile phones have effects on
your environment. For this reason safety regulations and directions
have been prepared. You should
be familiar with the related
directions before you use the
telephone function.
9 Warning
Use of the hands-free facility while
driving can be dangerous because
your concentration is reduced
when telephoning. Park your
vehicle before you use the hands- free facility. Follow the stipulations
of the country in which you find
yourself at present.
Do not forget to follow the special
regulations that apply in specific
areas and always switch off the
mobile phone if the use of mobile
phones is prohibited, if
interference is caused by the
mobile phone or if dangerous
situations can occur.
Bluetooth
The phone portal is certified by the
Bluetooth Special Interest Group
(SIG).
You can find further information about the specification on the internet at
http://www.bluetooth.com
Bluetooth connection
Bluetooth is a radio standard for the wireless connection of e.g. mobile
phones, smartphones or other
devices.
The pairing (PIN code exchange
between Bluetooth device and
Infotainment system) and connecting
of the Bluetooth devices to the
Infotainment system are carried out
via the Devices menu.

Infotainment system139Favourites
Contact favourites can be stored in
the phone favourites list.Storing favourites
Press p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.
Select Phone. Select the ^ tab in the
phone main menu.
Select t next to the contact you want
to store as favourite. The icon
changes to s and the contact
appears in the favourites list.
Select s again to delete the contact
from the favourites list. The icon
changes to t.
Note
The favourites list is not
synchronised with the phone
favourites. The favourites have to be added to the favourites list on the
Infotainment system.Retrieving favourites
Press p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.Select Phone. Select the < tab in the
phone main menu.
Select the desired favourite to initiate a phone call.
Redialling a number
The last dialled phone number can be
redialled.
Press p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.
Select Phone and then ? on the
screen.
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 p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.
Select Phone.
Touch and hold the respective digit on the keypad to initiate the call. For two-
digit speed dial numbers, select the
first digit and then touch and hold the second digit.Incoming phone call
Taking a call
If an audio mode, e.g. the radio or
USB mode, is active at the moment a call comes in the audio source is
muted and stays muted until the call
ends.
To answer the call, select v in the
message on top of the screen or
press w on the steering wheel.
The Z tab is activated displaying
information on the call.
Rejecting a call
To reject the call, select @ in the
message on top of the screen or
press n on the steering wheel.
Privacy settings
When a call comes in, a message is displayed on the Infotainment display
indicating the name and number of
the person calling (if available). If
Privacy is activated, information on
the caller is only shown in the cluster
display.

140Infotainment systemPress p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.
Select Settings and then Bluetooth
Phone . Activate or deactivate
Privacy .
Functions during a call
During an ongoing phone call the
phone main menu is displayed.
Deactivating the hands-free mode
temporarily
To continue the conversation on the
mobile phone, activate m.
To return to the hands-free mode,
deactivate m.
Deactivating the microphone
temporarily
To mute the microphone, activate n.
To reactivate the microphone,
deactivate n.
Setting a call on hold
During an active phone call, the t
screen button changes to Hold.
Select Hold to set the call on hold.Ending a phone call
Select @ to end the call.
Voice mail box You may operate your voice mail boxvia the Infotainment system.
Voice mail number
To check the voice mail number of the
phone currently connected, press p
and then select 1 in the top left corner
of the screen.
Select Settings and then Bluetooth
Phone .
If available, the voice mail number is
displayed under My Number.
Calling the voice mail box
Press p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.
Select Phone to display the phone
main screen.
Select t on the keypad to call the
mailbox.
Alternatively, enter the voice mail
number via the phone keypad.Mobile phones and CB radio
equipment
Installation instructions and
operating guidelines
The vehicle specific installation
instructions and the operating
guidelines of the mobile phone and
hands-free manufacturer must be
observed when installing and
operating a mobile telephone. Failure to do so could invalidate the vehicleoperating permit (EU directive 95/54/
EC).
Recommendations for fault-free
operation:
● Professionally installed exterior antenna to obtain the maximum
range possible
● Maximum transmission power 10 watts
● Installation of the phone in a suitable spot, consider relevant
Note in the Owner's Manual
3 46.

Infotainment system141Seek advice on predetermined
installation points for the external
antenna or equipment holder and
ways of using devices with a
transmission power exceeding
10 watts.
Use of a hands-free attachment without external antenna with mobile
telephone standards GSM
900/1800/1900 and UMTS is only
permitted if the maximum
transmission power of the mobile
telephone is 2 watts for GSM 900 or
1 watt for the other types.
For reasons of safety, do not use the
phone while driving. Even use of a hands-free set can be a distraction
while driving.9 Warning
Operation of radio equipment and
mobile telephones which fail to
meet above mentioned mobile
telephone standards is only
permitted using an antenna
located outside of the vehicle.
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.

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.