2017.5 OPEL AMPERA E charging

Driving and operating209● IEC 62196-2
● IEC 62196-3
● ISO 15118
Ensure that all local electrical code/ standards are being met for a
10 ampere continuous load. Always
follow the charging equipment
installation instructions. Contact a
workshop for more information.9 Warning
If the capacity of the electrical
circuit or AC socket is not known,
only use the lowest charge level
until the circuit capacity has been
inspected by a qualified
electrician. Using a charge level
that exceeds either the electrical
circuit or the AC outlet capacity
may start a fire or damage the
electrical circuit.
Towing
General information
The vehicle is neither designed nor
intended to tow a trailer or another vehicle.

Vehicle care227NumberUsage46Integrated chassis control
module47Headlight levelling device48Integrated chassis control
module49Interior rear view mirror50–51E-booster52Rear camera53Run/Crank54A/C control module55Rechargeable energy
storage system pump56–57Power electronics coolant
pump58Engine control module59Electric steering column
lockNumberUsage60HVAC electric heater61On-board charging module62Transmission range control
module 163Electric cooling fan64Engine control module65Auxiliary heater pump66Powertrain relay67Drive unit controller68Rear window defogger69Second run/Crank relay70A/C control module71–72Transmission range control
module73Single power inverter
module74–After having changed defective fuses,
close the fuse box cover and press
until it engages.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunctions may occur.
Instrument panel fuse boxInstrument panel fuse box on the
left side end
The fuse box is located on the driver's
side behind a cover in the instrument
panel.
To open the compartment, compress
the locking tabs, fold cover down and
remove.

Vehicle care229The instrument panel fuse block is on
the left side of the instrument panel.
To access the fuses, open the fuse
panel door by pulling out.NumberUsage1Video processing module2Indicator light solar sensor3Side blind zone alert4Passive entry, passive start5Central gateway module6Body control module 47Body control module 38Body control module 29Body control module 110Trailer interface module 111Amplifier12Body control module 813Data link connector 114Automatic parking assist15Data link connector 2NumberUsage16Single power inverter
module 117Body control module 618Body control module 519–20–21–22–23USB24Wireless charging module25Reflected LED alert display26Heated steering wheel27–28Instrument cluster 229Trailer interface module 230Headlight levelling device31OnStar32–NumberUsage33Heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning module34–35Instrument panel cluster 136Regen on demand37–38–39–40–41–42–43Body control module 744Sensing and diagnostic
module45Front camera module46Vehicle integration control
module47Single power inverter
module 2

257Initiating a phone call..............137
Ring tone ................................. 137
Call history .................................. 137
Car wash mode .......................... 155
Central locking system ................20
Centre console storage ...............59
Changing tyre and wheel size ...235
Charge cord ................................ 205
Charge limit selection .................197
Charge mode selection ..............197
Charge rate selection .................197
Charging ..................................... 193
Charging override .......................197
Charging status .......................... 204
Charging system .......................... 79
Child locks ................................... 26
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 54
Child restraints.............................. 52
Child restraint systems ................52
Climate control ............................. 13
Clock............................................. 69
Collision damage repair ..............251
Control elements Infotainment system ................108
Steering wheel ........................ 108
Control elements overview .........108
Control indicators.......................... 78
Control of the vehicle .................149
Controls ........................................ 66Convex shape .............................. 31
Coolant ....................................... 214
Coolant and antifreeze ...............244
Cooling system ........................... 214
Cruise control ...................... 82, 164
Cupholders .................................. 58
Curtain airbag system .................. 50
D DAB ............................................ 124
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...2
Daytime running lights ...............102
Declaration of conformity ............251
Delayed locking ............................ 25
Digital audio broadcasting ..........124
Directional tyres .......................... 230
Displaying pictures .....................130
Display settings ..................130, 131
Door open .................................... 83
Doors ............................................ 28
Drive modes ............................... 154
Driver assistance systems ..........164
Driver Information Centre .............83
Driving economically................... 148
Driving efficiency gauge ...............75
Driving hints ........................ 148, 149
E Electric adjustment ......................31
Electrical requirements ...............208
Electrical system......................... 222Electrical system overload .........222
Electric drive unit ..................14, 155
Electric parking brake ...........80, 159
Electric parking brake fault ...........80
Electric rate schedule .................197
Electric vehicle operation modes 154
Electronic climate control system 142
Electronic key system ...................19
Electronic Stability Control.......... 163
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............81
Electronic Stability Control off....... 81
Emergency call ........................... 136
Engine compartment fuse box ...224
Entry lighting .............................. 104
Event data recorders ..................254
Exit lighting ................................ 104
Exterior care .............................. 240
Exterior light ................................. 82
Exterior lighting ......................10, 99
Exterior mirrors ............................. 31
F
File formats Audio files................................ 126
Movie files ............................... 126
Picture files.............................. 126
First aid kit ................................... 62
Fixed air vents ........................... 146
Folding mirrors ............................. 32

258Following distance indication......169
Forward collision alert................. 167
Front airbag system .....................49
Front pedestrian protection ........172
Front seats.................................... 39
Front turn signal lights ...............220
Fuses ......................................... 223
G
Gauges ......................................... 75
General information ...126, 133,
134, 209
AUX ......................................... 126
Bluetooth ................................. 126
DAB ......................................... 124
Infotainment system ................106
Phone ...................................... 134
Smartphone applications ........126
USB ......................................... 126
Glovebox ..................................... 58
H Halogen bulbs ............................ 220
Hand brake ......................... 158, 159
Hazard warning flashers ............102
Headlight aiming .........................219
Headlight flash ........................... 101
Headlight range adjustment ......101
Headlights..................................... 99
Head restraint adjustment .............6
Head restraints ............................ 38Heated mirrors ............................. 32
Heated rear window ..................... 36
Heated steering wheel .................66
Heating .................................. 42, 43
High beam ........................... 82, 100
High beam assist ..................82, 100
High voltage devices and wiring 222
Home menu ................................ 113
Horn ....................................... 11, 67
I
Identification plate .....................246
Immobiliser ............................ 31, 81
Indicators ...................................... 75
Inductive charging ........................71
Info display ................................... 86
Information displays...................... 83
Infotainment control panel ..........108
Instrument cluster ........................73
Instrument panel fuse box .........227
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 103
Instrument panel overview ............. 8
Intellitext ..................................... 124
Interior care ............................... 242
Interior lighting ............................ 103
Interior lights .............................. 104
Introduction ............................... 0
iPod ............................................ 126
Connecting device ..................126J
Jump starting ............................. 237
K
Key, memorised settings ..............20
KeyPass ....................................... 26
Keys ............................................. 16
Keys, locks ................................... 16
L Lane change alert .......................183
Lane keep assist ..................81, 191
Lashing eyes ............................... 62
Lifting the vehicle ........................211
Light switch .................................. 99
Load compartment ................28, 60
Load compartment cover .............61
Loading information .....................63
Location based charging ............197
M Manual seat adjustment ...............40
Maximum speed ......................... 231
Maximum startup volume ...........116
Memorised settings ......................20
Menu operation .......................... 113
Mirror adjustment ........................... 6
Misted light covers .....................103
Mobile phones and CB radio equipment .............................. 140

259Movie files................................... 126
Mute............................................ 110
N
New vehicle running-in ..............149
Number plate light .....................221
O Object detection systems ...........174
Odometer ..................................... 75
One-pedal driving .......................155
OnStar .......................................... 95
Operation .................... 137, 154, 155
External devices ......................126
Menu ....................................... 113
Phone ...................................... 137
Radio ....................................... 120
Outside temperature ....................69
P Pairing ........................................ 134
Panoramic view system ..............184
Parking ................................ 15, 152
Parking assist ............................ 174
Parking brake ............................ 159
Parking lights ............................. 103
Pedestrian detection .....................82
Pedestrian safety alert ............11, 67
Performance .............................. 248
Performing work ........................213Phone
Bluetooth ................................. 134
Bluetooth connection ..............134
Call history .............................. 137
Emergency calls ......................136
Entering a number ..................137
Functions during a call ............137
General information ................134
Incoming call ........................... 137
Phone book ............................. 137
Phone main menu ...................137
Selecting the ring tone ............137
Speed dial number ..................137
Phone book ................................ 137
Phone projection ........................132
Picture files ................................. 126
Playing audio .............................. 128
Playing movies ........................... 131
Pollen filter ................................. 146
Post-crash label .......................... 152
Power button .............................. 149
Power indicator gauge ..................77
Power outlets ............................... 70
Power windows ............................ 35
Programmable charging .............197
Programmed charging override ..203
Propulsion system data ..............248R
Radio Activating................................. 120Configuring DAB .....................124
Configuring RDS .....................123
DAB announcements ..............124
Digital audio broadcasting
(DAB) ...................................... 124
Favourite lists .......................... 121
Intellitext .................................. 124
Radio data system (RDS) .......123
Regional .................................. 123
Regionalisation ....................... 123
Selecting the waveband ..........120
Station search ......................... 121
Station tuning .......................... 121
Usage ...................................... 120
Radio data system (RDS) ..........123
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 255
Radio remote control ...................17
RDS ............................................ 123
Reading lights ............................ 104
Rear cross traffic alert ................187
Rear floor storage cover ..............61
Rear fog light ....................... 82, 102
Rear seats .................................... 43
Rear view camera ...................... 185
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 68