2017.5 OPEL AMPERA E instrument cluster

14In briefElectric drive unitP:ParkR:ReverseN:NeutralD:DriveL:Low
The shift lever can only be moved out
of P when the vehicle is on, the brake
pedal is applied first, and then the
shift lever button is pressed.
Electric drive unit 3 154.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 231, 3 250.
● Fluid levels 3 214.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 31, 3 39,
3 44.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting the vehicle ● Depress brake pedal and press POWER m. When the vehicle
ready light 4 illuminates in the
instrument cluster, the vehicle is
ready to be driven.
Press POWER m once more.
Release button after starting
procedure begins.● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Starting and stopping the vehicle
3 151.

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

Instruments and controls73Warning lights, gauges and indicatorsInstrument cluster

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.

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.

Instruments and controls83Door open
The indicator shows if a door, the
bonnet or the tailgate is open. The
symbol changes accordingly.
An additional graphic is shown in the
Driver Information Centre every time
the bonnet or the tailgate are opened. Driver Information Centre 3 83.
Information displays
Driver Information Centre
The Driver Information Centre is
located in the instrument cluster.
Driver Information Centre indicates
depending on the equipment:
● overall and trip odometer
● vehicle information
● trip information
● economic information
● vehicle and warning messages
● audio and infotainment information
● phone information
● vehicle settings
Menu pages are indicated by
pressing ] on the steering wheel.
Press { or } to select a menu, press
9 to confirm. Selectable menu pages
are:
● Vehicle info
● Audio
● Phone
● Layout
● Options
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at a standstill. Some functions are only
available when the vehicle is at a
standstill.
Selecting menus and functions The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the right
side of the steering wheel.

Driving and operating149Avoid shifting to N to coast. The
vehicle recovers energy while
coasting and braking in D or L.
Efficiency gauge in the instrument
cluster
Driving efficiency gauge 3 75.
Drive mode and gear mode selection
Use normal drive mode when
possible.
Sport mode provides more
responsive acceleration than normal
mode but can reduce energy
efficiency.
Use L in heavy stop‐and‐go traffic or
when travelling downhill. L requires
less brake pedal application and
provides a controlled, efficient way to
slow the vehicle down.
Control of the vehicleCaution
Drive carefully whenever the road
has a steep incline or when driving over a ramp or bump, etc.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.
Use only floor mats, which fit properly and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver side.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Avoid making hard stops for the first
300 km.
Hard stops with new brake linings can
lead to premature wear. Follow this
breaking-in guideline every time you
get new brake linings. Following
break-in, vehicle speed and load can be gradually increased.
Power button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle.

150Driving and operatingIf the vehicle will not start, place the
radio remote control in the transmitter
pocket, inside the centre console.
Starting and stopping the vehicle
3 151.Switching on the vehicle
With the vehicle off and the brake
pedal applied, pressing the POWER
m once will place the vehicle in
accessory power mode. When 4
illuminates in the instrument cluster, the vehicle is ready to be driven. This could take up to 15 seconds atextremely cold temperatures.
Press POWER m once more. Release
button after starting procedure
begins.Switching off the vehicle
With the vehicle in P, press
POWER m briefly in each mode or
when engine is running and vehicle is
stationary. Some functions remain
active until driver's door is opened.
If the vehicle is not in P when
switching off the vehicle, P will be
automatically engaged before the
vehicle is switched off.A chime will sound if the driver's door is opened while the vehicle is
switched on. Always press
POWER m to switch off the vehicle
before exiting the vehicle.Emergency shut off during driving
If the vehicle needs to be switched off during driving in case of emergency,
press POWER m for more than
two seconds or press twice briefly
within five seconds.
Starting and stopping the vehicle
3 151.
Service mode
This power mode is available forservice and diagnostics and to verify
the proper operation of the service
vehicle soon control indicator as may
be required for emission inspection
purposes.
With the vehicle switched off and the brake pedal not applied, pressing and
holding POWER m for more than five
seconds will place the vehicle in
service mode. The instruments and
audio systems will operate as they do in accessory power mode, but the
vehicle will not be able to be driven.
The propulsion system will not start in service mode. Press POWERm again
to switch the vehicle off.Caution
Service mode will discharge the
12-volt vehicle battery. Do not use
service mode for an extended
period, or the vehicle may not
start.
Operation in case of failure
If the vehicle does not start due to a
low radio remote control battery, a
message will be displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
To still drive the vehicle, proceed as
follows:
1. Open the centre console and remove the small tray from the
centre console. Place the radio
remote control in the pocket with
the buttons facing the bottom of
the vehicle.
Other objects, e.g. other keys,
transponder, tags, coins etc. must
be removed.