2017.5 OPEL AMPERA E wheel

110Infotainment systemor take phone call if phoneconnected ........................... 137
Long press: activate speech recognition ..............133
Press FAV n or FAV o to display
the favourites list and choose one of
the favourites stored.
Press the buttons behind the steering
wheel on the right side to adjust the
volume.
Usage
Control elements The Infotainment system can be
operated in different ways.
Inputs are made optionally via:
● the central control unit in the control panel 3 108
● the touch screen 3 113
● audio controls on the steering wheel 3 108
● the speech recognition 3 133
Switching the Infotainment
system on or off
The Infotainment system is switched
on automatically when the vehicle is
turned on. After switching on, the last selected Infotainment source
becomes active.
Automatic switch-off
If the Infotainment system has been switched on by pressing X while the
vehicle is switched off, it will switch off
again automatically 10 minutes after
the last user input.
Low power mode
To save high voltage battery power, a low power mode is available.
If desired, you may turn the display off
while the sound remains active.

Infotainment system133Connecting the mobile phoneConnect the smartphone to the USB
port 3 126.
When first connecting a device, a
privacy consent message may be
displayed. Confirm the message to
continue the connection procedure.
Starting phone projection Press p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the
application overview screen.
To start the phone projection function, select Projection .
Note
If the application is recognised by
the Infotainment system, the
application icon may change to
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto .
Alternatively, press and hold p.
The phone projection screen
displayed depends on your
smartphone and software version.
Returning to the Infotainment
screen
Press p.Speech recognition
General information
The voice pass-thru application of the Infotainment system allows access tothe speech recognition commands on
your smartphone. See your
smartphone manufacturer's
operating instructions to find out
whether your smartphone supports this feature.
In order to use the voice pass-thru
application, the smartphone must be
connected to the Infotainment system via USB cable 3 126 or via Bluetooth
3 134.
Usage
Activating speech recognition Press and hold w on the steering
wheel to start a speech recognition
session. A voice command message
is displayed on the screen.As soon as a beep is heard, you can
say a command. For information on the commands supported, see the
operating instructions for your
smartphone.
Adjusting the volume of voice
prompts
Turn m on the control panel or press
the volume buttons behind the
steering wheel to increase or
decrease the volume of voice
prompts.
Deactivating speech recognition
Press n on the steering wheel. The
voice command message disappears
and the speech recognition session is ended.

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.

Driving and operating153The electric parking brake isapplied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 80.
● Switch off the vehicle.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, apply
the parking brake and set the
shift lever to P before switching
off the vehicle. On an uphill
slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, apply the parking brake
and set the shift lever to P
before switching off the vehicle.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
With the shift lever in P, press
POWER m briefly to switch off
the vehicle. Turn the steering
wheel until the steering wheel lock engages.
● Close the windows
● Lock the vehicle.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the vehicle has been
switched off 3 213.
It is not recommended to park with the propulsion system running.
If the vehicle is left with the propulsion
system running, follow the proper
steps to be sure the vehicle will not
move.Post-crash label
The post-crash label is located in the
door frame.

Driving and operating155Electric drive unit
Operation
The vehicle uses an electric drive
unit. The shift lever is located on the
console between the seats.P:park position, wheels are locked, engage only when the vehicle is
stationaryR:reverse gear, engage only when
the vehicle is stationaryN:neutralD:drive mode, low recuperationL:low, high recuperation, enables
one pedal driveThe shift lever always starts from a
centre position. A yellow dot is
displayed on the shift pattern. After
releasing the shift lever, it will return
to the centre position.
P : This position locks the front
wheels. It is the recommended
position when starting the propulsion system because the vehicle cannot
move easily.9 Warning
It is dangerous to get out of the
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
in P with the parking brake firmly
applied. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the propulsion system is running, the
vehicle may move suddenly. You
or others can be injured. To be
sure the vehicle will not move,
even if you are on even ground,
always apply the parking brake
and move the shift lever to P.The shift lock release button is
designed to prevent inadvertent
shifting out of P unless the vehicle has
been started, the brake pedal is
applied, and the shift lock release
button is pressed.
When the vehicle is stopped, press POWER m to switch off the vehicle.
The electric drive unit will shift to P
automatically.
The vehicle will not shift to P if it is
moving too fast. Stop the vehicle and
shift to P.
To shift in and out of P, press the
release button.
R : Use this gear to reverse.

156Driving and operatingIf the vehicle is shifted from either R
to D, or D to R while the speed is too
high, the vehicle will shift
automatically to N. Reduce the
vehicle speed and try to shift again.
To shift in and out of R:
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. To shift into R, press the shift lock
release button on the side of the
shift lever and move the shift lever
forward, and then to the left. R is
illuminated in red.
To shift out of R, shift to the
desired gear.Caution
Shifting to R while the vehicle is
moving forward could damage the electric drive unit. Shift to R only
after the vehicle is stopped.
At low vehicle speeds, R can be used
to rock the vehicle back and forth to
get out of snow, ice, or sand without
damaging the electric drive unit.
N : In this position, the propulsion
system does not transfer torque to the
wheels. To restart the propulsion
system when the vehicle is already
moving, use N only.
The vehicle is not designed to stay in N for extended periods of time. It will
automatically shift to P.
To shift in and out of N:
To shift into N, move the shift lever
forward. If the vehicle is in P, press
the shift lock release button while pressing the shift lever back. The shifter indicator is illuminated in red.
To shift out of N, bring the vehicle to
a complete stop and shift to the
desired gear.
D : This position is for normal driving.
If more power is needed for passing,
and the vehicle speed is:
● less than 56 km/h, push the accelerator pedal about halfway
down.
● about 56 km/h or more, push the accelerator all the way down.Caution
If the vehicle seems to accelerate
slowly or not respond when you try to go faster, do not continue your
journey. The electric drive unit
could be damaged. Consult a
workshop as soon as possible.
To shift in and out of D:
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. To shift into D, move the shift lever
back. If the vehicle is in P, press
the shift lock release button while pressing the shift lever back. D is
illuminated in red.
To shift out of D, shift to the
desired gear.
L : This position reduces vehicle
speed without using the brakes. Use
L on very steep hills, in deep snow, in
mud or in stop-and-go traffic.

158Driving and operatingAdditional deceleration can be
achieved by using the regenerative braking paddle. Regenerative braking
3 160.Brakes
The brake system comprises twoindependent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can
still be braked using the other brake
circuit. However, braking effect is
achieved only when the brake pedal
is depressed firmly. Considerably
more force is needed for this. The braking distance is extended. Seek
the assistance of a workshop before
continuing the journey.
When the vehicle is switched off, the
support of the brake servo unit
disappears once the brake pedal has
been depressed once or twice.
Braking effect is not reduced, but
braking requires significantly greater
force. It is especially important to bear this in mind when being towed.
Control indicator R 3 80.
Antilock brake system
Antilock brake system (ABS)
prevents the wheels from locking.ABS starts to regulate brake pressure as soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains
steerable, even during hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent
through a pulse in the brake pedal and the noise of the regulation
process.
For optimum braking, keep the brake
pedal fully depressed throughout the
braking process, despite the fact that
the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce
the pressure on the pedal.
After starting off, the system performs
a self-test which may be audible.
Control indicator u 3 80.
Fault9 Warning
If there is a fault in the ABS, the
wheels may be liable to lock due
to braking that is heavier than
normal. The advantages of ABS
are no longer available. During

160Driving and operatingpulled until the vehicle stops moving,
the electric parking brake will remain
applied.
When the electric parking brake fault
indicator j illuminates, the electric
parking brake has detected a system
problem and is operating with
reduced functionality. To apply the electric parking brake when j
illuminates, pull the m switch and
hold it until the control indicator m
remains on. If the control indicator j
illuminates, seek the assistance of a workshop.
The vehicle may automatically apply
the electric parking brake in some
situations when the vehicle is not
moving. This is normal, and is done to
periodically check the correct
operation of the electric parking brake
system.
If the electric parking brake fails to apply, the rear wheels should be
blocked to prevent vehicle
movement.Releasing
1. Switch on the vehicle.
2. Keep brake pedal depressed.
3. Push switch m.
If attempting to release the electric
parking brake without the brake pedal being applied, a chime will sound and
a message will be displayed in the
Driver Information Centre. The
electric parking brake is released
when m is off.
If control indicator j is illuminated, the
electric parking brake has detected a
system problem, and is operating with reduced functionality. To release the
electric parking brake when j is on,
push down the m switch and hold it
down until the control indicator j
goes off. If the control indicator
remains illuminated, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Note
Driving with the parking brake on
can overheat the brake system and
cause premature wear or damage to
brake system parts. Make sure thatthe parking brake is fully released
and the control indicator m is off
before driving.
Automatic release
The electric parking brake is
automatically released when the
vehicle is running, placed into gear
and an attempt is made to drive away.
Avoid rapid acceleration when the
electric parking brake is applied, to
reduce wear of parking brake lining.
Electric parking brake control
indicator m 3 80, Electric parking
brake fault control indicator j3 80,
Driver Information Centre 3 83.
Regenerative braking
Some braking energy from the
moving vehicle is turned back into
electrical energy. This energy is then
stored back into the high voltage
battery system, increasing energy
efficiency.
Regenerative power may be limited
when the high voltage battery is near
full charge or cold.