2017.5 OPEL AMPERA E seats

Seats, restraints57X:seating position not suitable for i-Size 'universal' child restraint systems

60StorageLoad compartmentLoad compartment extension
The rear seat backrest is divided into
two parts. Both parts can be folded
down.
Remove the load compartment cover if necessary 3 61.
Press and hold the catch, then push
the head restraints down 3 38.
Fold up the rear armrest.
Guide the seat belts of the outer seats
into the belt guides.
Pull the release lever on one or both
outer sides and fold down the
backrests onto the seat cushion.
To fold up, raise the backrests and
guide them into an upright position
until they engage audibly.
Make sure the seat belt is in the belt guide and is not twisted or caught in
the behind of backrests.The backrests are properly engaged
when the red mark near the release
lever is no longer visible.
9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a
collision.

Storage63Roof rack system
Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoiddamage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. For further
information contact your workshop.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in
use.
To fasten the roof rack, insert the
mounting bolts in the holes indicated
in the figure.
Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests. Make
sure that the backrests are
securely engaged, i.e. no longer
showing the red markings near the release lever. If objects can
be stacked, heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
● Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes3 62.
● Secure loose objects in the load
compartment to prevent themfrom sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrestsof the rear seats must not be
angled forward.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or theinstrument panel, and do not
cover the sensor on top of the instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gearshift lever, or
hinder the freedom of movement
of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.

78Instruments and controlsTotal vehicle range
Displays the total vehicle range.
Driving economically 3 148.
Service display If it is time for service, a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
The first warning is displayed
400 km before service is due and the
second warning 80 km before the
service is due. The message appears every time the vehicle is switched on.
The message can be dismissed or
reset. Reset after service only.
Driver Information Centre 3 83.
Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control indicators may vary. When the vehicle
is switched on, most control indicators
will illuminate briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation,
system ready
Control indicators 3 73.
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 220, Fuses
3 223.
Turn signals 3 102.
Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the instrument cluster.

92Instruments and controlsVehicle personalisationThe vehicle's behaviour can be
personalised by changing the settings in the Info display.
Depending on vehicle equipment and
country-specific regulations some of
the functions described below may
not be available.
Some functions are only displayed or
active when the vehicle is on.
Personal settings
Touch p and then touch 1.
The following settings can be
selected by touching the icon or the
button on the touch screen:
● Time and date
● Language
● Radio settings
● Vehicle settings
● Devices
● Device Remote Access
● Apple CarPlay
● Android Auto
● KeyPass
● USB Auto Launch
● Wi-Fi
● Display Settings
● Rear camera
● Return to factory settings
● Audible touch feedback
● Text scroll
● Software information
In the corresponding submenus, the
following settings can be changed:
Time and date
Clock 3 69.Language
Selection of the desired language.
System settings 3 117.
Radio settings
Volume settings 3 116.
Vehicle settings ● Climate and air quality
Auto fan speed : Modifies the
level of the cabin airflow of the
climate control in automatic
mode.
Auto heated seats : Automatically
activates the seat heating.
Auto demist : Supports
windscreen dehumidification by
automatically selecting the
necessary settings and
automatic air conditioning mode.
● Comfort and convenience
Chime volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalisation by driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Auto wipe in reverse gear :
Activates or deactivates

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.

Lighting10150 km/h. High beam is switched off at
a speed below 35 km/h, but high beam assist remains active.
The green control indicator f
illuminates continuously when the
high beam assist is activated, the blue one 7 illuminates when high beam is
on.
Control indicator f 3 82, 7 3 82.
Pushing indicator lever once switches on manual high beam without high
beam assist.
High beam assist switches
automatically to low beam when:
● Driving in urban areas.
● Reverse parking function is active.
● Rear fog light is switched on.
If there are no restrictions detected,
the system switches back to high
beam.
Deactivation
If high beam assist is active and high
beam is on, press f once or pull
indicator lever once to deactivate high
beam assist.If high beam assist is active and high
beam is off, press f once to
deactivate high beam assist.
Pushing the indicator lever to activate manual high beam will also
deactivate high beam assist.
Headlight flash in conjunction with
high beam assist
Headlight flash by pulling indicatorlever once will not deactivate highbeam assist when high beam is off.
Headlight flash by pulling indicator lever once deactivates high beam
assist when high beam is on.
Fault in headlight system
When the system detects a failure in
the headlight system, it selects a
preset position to avoid dazzling of
oncoming traffic. A warning is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Headlight flash
To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
Pulling lever deactivates high beam.Headlight range adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
To adapt headlight range to the
vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn
thumb wheel ? to required position.
0:front seats occupied1:all seats occupied2:all seats occupied and load
compartment laden3:driver's seat occupied and load
compartment laden