2017.5 OPEL AMPERA E cruise control

In brief91Power windows .....................35
2 Exterior mirrors .....................31
3 Central locking system ..........20
4 Side air vents ...................... 145
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam
assist ................................... 102
Exit lighting ......................... 104
Parking lights ...................... 103
6 Regen on Demand .............160
7 Cruise control .....................164
Speed limiter ....................... 165
Forward collision alert .........167
Heated steering wheel ..........66
8 Instruments .......................... 75
Driver Information Centre ...... 83
9 Forward collision alert
indicator ............................. 167
Front pedestrian alert ..........172
10 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................8311Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 67
12 Centre air vents .................. 145
13 Info display ........................... 86
14 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 29
Light sensor ........................ 100
Charging status indicator ....204
15 Glovebox .............................. 58
16 Climate control system ........ 142
17 Hazard warning flashers ....102
Sport mode ........................ 154
Traction Control system .....162
Electronic Stability Control . 163
Parking assist/Advanced
parking assist .....................174
Lane keep assist ................191
18 Power outlet .......................... 70
19 Shift lever ........................... 155
20 USB port
21 Controls for Info display
operation .............................. 86
22 Parking brake ......................15923Power button ....................... 149
24 Steering wheel adjustment ..66
25 Horn ..................................... 67
26 Bonnet release lever ..........213
27 Fuse box ............................ 227
28 Light switch .......................... 99
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 101
Rear fog lights ....................102
Instrument illumination .......103

Instruments and controls65Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 66
Steering wheel adjustment ........66
Steering wheel controls .............66
Heated steering wheel ...............66
Horn ........................................... 67
Pedestrian safety alert ...............67
Windscreen wiper/washer .........67
Rear window wiper/washer .......68
Outside temperature ..................69
Clock ......................................... 69
Power outlets ............................. 70
Inductive charging .....................71
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 73
Instrument cluster ......................73
Speedometer ............................. 75
Odometer .................................. 75
Battery gauge ............................ 75
Driving efficiency gauge ............75
Power indicator gauge ...............77
Regenerative braking ................77
Total vehicle range ....................78
Service display .......................... 78
Control indicators ......................78Turn signal................................. 78
Seat belt reminder .....................78
Airbag and belt tensioners .........79
Airbag deactivation ....................79
Charging system .......................79
Service vehicle soon .................80
Brake system ............................. 80
Electric parking brake ................80
Electric parking brake fault ........80
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....80
Sport mode ................................ 81
Lane keep assist .......................81
Electronic Stability Control off ...81
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........81
Traction Control system off .......81
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 81
Immobiliser ................................ 81
Vehicle ready ............................. 82
Exterior light .............................. 82
High beam ................................. 82
High beam assist .......................82
Rear fog light ............................. 82
Cruise control ............................ 82
Vehicle detected ahead .............82
Pedestrian detection ..................82
Speed limiter ............................. 82
Traffic sign assistant ..................82
Door open .................................. 83Information displays.....................83
Driver Information Centre ..........83
Info display ................................ 86
Vehicle messages ........................90
Warning chimes .........................91
Battery voltage .......................... 91
Vehicle personalisation ................92
Telematics service .......................95
OnStar ....................................... 95

74Instruments and controlsOverviewOTurn signal 3 78XSeat belt reminder 3 78vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 79VAirbag deactivation 3 79pCharging system 3 796Service vehicle soonRBrake system 3 80mElectric parking brake
3 80jElectric parking brake fault
3 80uAntilock brake system
(ABS) 3 803Sport mode 3 154aLane keep assist 3 81aElectronic Stability Control
off 3 81bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control
system 3 81kTraction Control system off
3 81wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 81dImmobiliser 3 814Vehicle ready 3 828Exterior light 3 82CHigh beam 3 82fHigh beam assist 3 82øRear fog light 3 82mCruise control 3 82AVehicle detected ahead
3 827Pedestrian detected aheadLSpeed limiter 3 82LTraffic sign assistant
3 82hDoor open 3 83
Reconfigurable instrument cluster
The cluster layout can be changed.
Use the steering wheel control to
move between the different display
zones and scroll through the different displays.
There are three display
configurations to choose from:
● Basic configuration displays the
speedometer with a simplified
high voltage battery gauge and
efficiency light.
● Standard configuration displays
the speedometer with a high
voltage battery gauge and
efficiency gauge.
● Enhanced configuration displays
the speedometer with high
voltage battery gauge, efficiency
ring, and power gauge.
Driver Information Centre 3 83.

82Instruments and controlsSeek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle ready 4 illuminates green. The vehicle is
ready to be driven.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 99.
High beam C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 100.
High beam assist f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated
3 100.
Rear fog light ø illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 102.Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 164.
Vehicle detected ahead A illuminates green or yellow.
Illuminates green
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Illuminates yellow
The distance to a preceding moving
vehicle gets too small or when
approaching another vehicle too
rapidly.
Forward collision alert 3 167.
Pedestrian detection
7 illuminates yellow.A pedestrian ahead is detected.
Speed limiter
L illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green Speed limiter is active. Set speed is
indicated near L symbol.
Speed limiter 3 165.
Traffic sign assistant L displays detected traffic signs as
control indicator.
Traffic sign assistant 3 188.

148Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 148
Driving economically ...............148
Control of the vehicle ...............149
Starting and operating ...............149
New vehicle running-in ............149
Power button ........................... 149
Retained power off ..................151
Starting and stopping the vehicle .................................... 151
Parking .................................... 152
Electric vehicle operation modes ........................................ 154
Operation ................................. 154
Drive modes ............................ 154
Electric drive unit .......................155
Operation ................................. 155
Brakes ........................................ 158
Antilock brake system .............158
Parking brake .......................... 159
Regenerative braking ..............160
Ride control systems .................162
Traction Control system ..........162
Electronic Stability Control ......163Driver assistance systems .........164
Cruise control .......................... 164
Speed limiter ........................... 165
Forward collision alert .............167
Following distance indication ...169
Active emergency braking .......169
Front pedestrian protection .....172
Parking assist .......................... 174
Side blind spot alert .................181
Lane change alert ....................183
Panoramic view system ...........184
Rear view camera ...................185
Rear cross traffic alert .............187
Traffic sign assistant ................188
Lane keep assist .....................191
Charging .................................... 193
Programmable charging ..........197
Programmed charging override .................................. 203
Charging status .......................204
Charge cord ............................. 205
Electrical requirements ............208
Towing ....................................... 209
General information .................209Driving hints
Driving economically The following advice is intended to
help maximise energy efficiency and
range.
In colder temperatures, while these
efficiency tips will help, the electric
vehicle's driving range may be lower
due to higher energy usage.
The weight of additional cargo in the
vehicle affects efficiency and range.
Avoid carrying more than is needed.
Avoid unnecessary use of electrical
accessories. Power used for
functions other than propelling the
vehicle will reduce electric vehicle
range.
Always keep the tyres properly
inflated and the vehicle properly
aligned.
Driving style
Avoid unnecessary rapid
accelerations and decelerations.
Use cruise control when appropriate.

Driving and operating161Regeneration on demand
Regeneration on demand allows
increased deceleration by pressing
and holding the steering wheel
paddle. It works in D (Drive) and L
(Low). The accelerator pedal must be mostly released for it to work.
If regenerative braking is active, the regenerative active icon with arrowsis shown as green. Regenerative
braking 3 77.
Cruise control will switch off and the
brake lights may come on when this
feature is activated.
If the vehicle is in D (Drive) and is
brought to a complete stop while the regenerative braking paddle is held,
the vehicle will not creep forward
when the paddle is released. The
accelerator pedal must be pressed to
move the vehicle forward. Refer to
"One-pedal driving” in Electric drive
unit 3 155.
If the vehicle is on a steep gradient,
the brake pedal will be required to
hold the vehicle.
The brake controller applies the
hydraulic brakes using a pump. You
may hear the pump during some
braking manoeuvres, such as rapid
brake application or during
regenerative braking as the vehicle
comes to a stop. This is normal
operation.
Hill Top ReserveHill Top Reserve enables you to
maximise regenerative braking
efficiency when driving from a higher
elevation immediately after charging.
When switched on, this feature will
stop the charging process before thehigh voltage battery is full, allowing space for energy from regenerative
braking.
This feature also integrates with the Location-based charging feature,
allowing you to configure the system
so it is enabled when you are at home ( On – home only ) or away (On – away
only ). See "Location based charging"
in Programmable charging 3 197.

Driving and operating163Fault
If there is a fault in the system the
control indicator b illuminates
continuously and a message appears in the Driver Information Centre. The
system is not operational.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Electronic Stability Control
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip.
As soon as the vehicle starts to
swerve (understeer/oversteer),
electric drive unit output is reduced and the wheels are braked
individually. This considerably
improves the driving stability of the
vehicle on slippery road surfaces.ESC is operational as soon as the
control indicator b extinguishes.
When ESC operates b flashes.9 Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 81.
Deactivation
For very high-performance driving,
ESC can be deactivated:
Press and hold b until k and a
illuminate and a message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
ESC is reactivated by pressing the
b button again.
If cruise control is being used when
ESC is activated, cruise control will
automatically disengage. Press the
cruise control button to re-engage if
road conditions allow. Cruise control
3 164.
Fault
If there is a fault in the system the
control indicator b illuminates
continuously and a message appears in the Driver Information Centre. The
system is not operational.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.

164Driving and operatingResetting
If b illuminates and remains
illuminated, reset the system as
follows:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Switch off the vehicle and wait for
15 seconds.
3. Switch on the vehicle. If b still illuminates and remains
illuminated, seek the assistance
of a workshop.Driver assistance
systems9 Warning
Driver assistance systems are
developed to support the driver
and not to replace the driver's
attention.
The driver stays in full control of
the vehicle and accepts full
responsibility when driving the
vehicle.
When using driver assistance
systems, always take care
regarding the current traffic
situation and follow applicable
traffic rules.
Cruise control
The cruise control can store and
maintain speeds of approx. 25 km/h
or more.
Deviations from the stored speeds may occur when driving uphill or
downhill.
With the Traction Control system or
Electronic Stability Control, the
system may limit wheel spin while
using cruise control. If this happens,
the cruise control will automatically
disengage.
Traction Control system 3 162,
Electronic Stability Control 3 163.
If a collision alert occurs when cruise
control is activated, cruise control is
disengaged. Forward collision alert
3 167.
Do not use the cruise control if it is not
advisable to maintain a constant
speed.