2017.5 OPEL AMPERA E roof

40Seats, restraints
● Sit with buttocks as far backagainst the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that legs
are slightly angled when fully
pressing the pedals. Slide the
front passenger seat as far back
as possible.
● Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on all
sides and of all display
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between head and the roof
frame. Your thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without
pressing into it.
● Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to easily reach the
steering wheel with arms slightly
bent. Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do
not angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a
maximum rake of approx. 25°.
● Adjust seat and steering wheel in
a way that the wrist rests on top
of the steering wheel while the
arm is fully extended and
shoulders on the backrest.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 66.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 38.
Manual seat adjustment Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle. Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked
in place.

50Seats, restraintsThe inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and pelvis in
the event of a side-on collision
considerably.9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Note
Only use protective seat covers that have been approved for the vehicle.Be careful not to cover the airbags.
Curtain airbag system
The curtain airbag system consists of an airbag in the roof frame on each
side. This can be identified by the
word AIRBAG on the roof pillars.
The curtain airbag system is triggered
in the event of a side-on impact of a
certain severity. The vehicle must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the head in the event of a
side-on impact considerably.
9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
The hooks on the handles in the
roof frame are only suitable for
hanging up light articles of
clothing, without coat hangers. Do not keep any items in these
clothes.
Airbag deactivation
The front passenger airbag system must be deactivated for child restraint
system on the passenger seat
according to the instructions in the
table 3 54. The side airbag and
curtain airbag systems, the belt
pretensioners and all driver airbag
systems will remain active.
The front passenger airbag system
can be deactivated via a key-
operated switch on the passenger side of the instrument panel.

58StorageStorageStorage compartments................58
Glovebox ................................... 58
Cupholders ................................ 58
Armrest storage .........................59
Centre console storage .............59
Load compartment .......................60
Load compartment cover ...........61
Rear floor storage cover ............61
Lashing eyes ............................. 62
Warning triangle ........................62
First aid kit ................................. 62
Roof rack system .........................63
Roof rack ................................... 63
Loading information .....................63Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown
around in the event of hard
braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Glovebox
To open the glovebox, pull the handle
The glovebox should be closed whilst driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console.

Storage63Roof rack system
Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoiddamage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. For further
information contact your workshop.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in
use.
To fasten the roof rack, insert the
mounting bolts in the holes indicated
in the figure.
Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests. Make
sure that the backrests are
securely engaged, i.e. no longer
showing the red markings near the release lever. If objects can
be stacked, heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
● Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes3 62.
● Secure loose objects in the load
compartment to prevent themfrom sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrestsof the rear seats must not be
angled forward.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or theinstrument panel, and do not
cover the sensor on top of the instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gearshift lever, or
hinder the freedom of movement
of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.

64Storage9Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 246) and the EC kerb
weight.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids.
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
● Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than
120 km/h.
The permissible roof load is
50 kg. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack and the load.

Instruments and controls79k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red in the roof console,
when seat is occupied.
Illuminates
After the vehicle has been switched on until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the propulsion system for a certain time until the seat
belt has been fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 44.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the vehicle is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for
several seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
four seconds or illuminates whilst driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
The airbags and belt pretensioners
may fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.If there is a problem with the airbag
system, a Driver Information Centre
message may also come on.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 43, 3 46 , Driver Information Centre
3 83.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 50.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the vehicle is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the propulsion system starts.

206Driving and operating● When outdoors, plug into anelectrical outlet that is weather-
proof while in use.
● Mount the charging cord to reduce strain on the electrical
outlet/plug.9 Warning
Improper use of portable electric
vehicle charge cords may cause a fire, electrical shock, or burns, and
may result in damage to property,
serious injury, or death.
● Do not use extension cords, multi-outlet power strips,
splitters, grounding adaptors,
surge protectors, or similar
devices.
● Do not use an electrical socket that is worn or damaged, or onethat will not hold the plug firmly
in place.
● Do not use an electrical socket that is not properly grounded.
● Do not use an electrical socket that is on a circuit with other
electrical loads.
9 Warning
Read all the safety warnings and
instructions before using this
product. Failure to follow the
warnings and the instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/orserious injury.
Never leave children unattended
near the vehicle while the vehicle
is charging and never allow
children to play with the charge
cord.
If the plug provided does not fit the
electrical outlet, do not modify the
plug. Arrange for a qualified
electrician to inspect the electrical
outlet.
Do not put fingers into the electric
vehicle connector.
9 Warning
To reduce the risk of fire,
installations shall comply with the
requirements of National Electric
Code IEC 60364 – Electrical
installations in buildings,
depending on the region in which
the unit is being installed. The
installer shall comply with any
additional local requirements
mandated by the country and/or
municipality.
Do not use this product if the
flexible power cord or the electric
vehicle cable is frayed, has broken insulation, or shows any other
signs of damage.
Do not use this product if the
enclosure or the vehicle plug is
broken, cracked, open, or shows
any other indication of damage.
The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate electrical outlet that is
properly installed in accordance
with all local codes and
ordinances. Do not modify the
plug provided with the product. If
the plug does not fit the electrical
outlet, have a proper electrical
outlet installed by a qualified
electrician. If ground is missing,

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.