2017.5 OPEL AMPERA E brake

240Vehicle careSwitch on the vehicle to release
steering wheel lock and to permit
operation of brake lights, horn and
windscreen wiper.
Set the shift lever of the electric drive unit to N.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the vehicle is not running, considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the bottom and close.
Towing another vehicle The vehicle is neither designed nor
intended to tow a trailer or another
vehicle.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when
absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock function. After using a de-icing agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly. When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Do not apply waxes or polishes to uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber,
decals, simulated wood, or flat paint
as damage can occur.Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.
If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.

Service and maintenance245Brake fluid
Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified interval.

256IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 210
Activating Bluetooth music .........128
Activating phone .........................137
Activating radio ........................... 120
Activating USB audio ..................128
Activating USB movie .................131
Activating USB picture ................130
Active emergency braking ..........169
Adjustable air vents ...................145
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........79
Airbag deactivation ................50, 79
Airbag label................................... 46 Airbag system .............................. 46
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 147
Air intake .................................... 146
Air vents...................................... 145
Antilock brake system ................ 158
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......80
Anti-theft alarm system ................29
Anti-theft locking system .............. 29
Appearance care ........................240
Armrest ................................... 41, 43
Armrest storage ........................... 59
Audio files ................................... 126
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................33
Automatic light control ...............100
Automatic locking ........................25Auto volume................................ 116
AUX Connecting device ..................126
General information ................126
B Basic operation ........................... 113
Battery discharge protection ......105
Battery gauge ............................... 75
Battery voltage ............................. 91
Belts.............................................. 43
Bluetooth Bluetooth connection ..............134
Bluetooth music menu ............128
Connecting device ..................126
General information ................126
Pairing ..................................... 134
Phone ...................................... 137
Bluetooth connection ..................134
Bonnet ....................................... 213
Brake fluid .......................... 217, 244
Brakes ............................... 158, 216
Brake system ............................... 80
Breakdown.................................. 239
BringGo ...................................... 132
Bulb replacement ....................... 220
C Call Functions during a call ............137
Incoming call ........................... 137

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