2018.5 OPEL AMPERA E charging

In brief91Power windows .....................34
2 Exterior mirrors .....................32
3 Central locking system ..........20
4 Side air vents ...................... 146
5 Turn lights, headlight
flash, low / high beam,
high beam assist .................102
Exit lighting ......................... 105
Parking lights ...................... 103
6 Regeneration on Demand ..161
7 Cruise control .....................164
Speed limiter ....................... 166
Forward collision alert .........167
Heated steering wheel ..........65
8 Instruments .......................... 74
Driver Information Centre ...... 82
9 Forward collision alert
indicator ............................. 167
Front pedestrian alert ..........172
10 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................82
11 Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 6612Centre air vents .................. 146
13 Info Display .......................... 85
14 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 29
Light sensor ........................ 100
Charging status indicator ....204
15 Glovebox .............................. 57
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 .......................... 69
19 Selector lever ...................... 154
20 USB port
21 Controls for Info Display
operation .............................. 85
22 Parking brake ......................159
23 Power button ....................... 149
24 Steering wheel adjustment ..65
25 Horn ..................................... 6626Bonnet release lever ..........213
27 Fuse box ............................ 228
28 Light switch .......................... 99
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 101
Rear fog lights ....................103
Instrument illumination .......104

Keys, doors and windows23Operation with buttons on the
electronic key
The central locking system can also
be operated with the buttons on the
electronic key.
Press ( to unlock.
Press ) to lock.
Press and release ) and then
immediately press and hold O for at
least 4 seconds to start the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems
and the heated rear window from
outside the vehicle.
Press 5 to stop charging the vehicle.
Press and hold 5 until the lock of the
charge cable is released.
Remote start 3 20.
Remote control operation 3 20.
Passive locking
Automatic locking 3 25.
Confirmation
Operation of central locking system is
confirmed by the hazard warning
flashers. A precondition is that the
setting is activated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 91.
Central locking buttons Locks or unlocks all doors and load
compartment via a switch in the
driver's door panel.
Press ) to lock.
Press ( to unlock.
Operation with the key in case of
a central locking system fault
In case of a fault, e.g. vehicle battery
or electronic key battery is
discharged, the driver's door can be locked or unlocked with the
mechanical key.
The lock cylinder in the driver's door
is covered by a cap.

Keys, doors and windows27●Vehicle status: View the vehicle’s
range and high voltage battery
level, charging status, and tyre
pressure.
● Welcome lighting: Request light when approaching the vehicle.
● Location services: Save the parked location or start
navigation at the vehicle’s GPS
coordinates.Setup function ● KeyPass setup
● Managing priority setting ● Modifying priority setting
● RevocationActive remote function ● Door lock / unlock
● Remote start / stop
● Panic alarm activation / termination
● Remote charge termination
● High voltage charge functions ● Temporary charging override
update
● Change the charging mode permanently● Update departure timeschedule
● High voltage priority charging
activation and deactivation
● Select charge level / limit preference screen
● Vehicle locator
● Routing / available mileagePassive function
Approach detection / welcome
lightingVisual display for vehicle information ● Low high voltage battery indication
● Tyre pressure
● Remote engine start status
● Odometer reading
● Rear closure ajar switch status
● Electric parking brake status
● Bonnet status
● High voltage battery state of charge status● Vehicle's position
● Charge mode status ● Available mileage
● Charge start and end times status
● Full week of time based delayed charging status
● Disable rate based and delayed charging status
● High voltage charging system fault (unable to
charge)
● High voltage charger power level
● High voltage battery charge cord connected indication
● Charge complete
● Usable state of charge
● High voltage depletion mode range
● High voltage battery state of charge status

64Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 65
Steering wheel adjustment ........65
Steering wheel controls .............65
Heated steering wheel ...............65
Horn ........................................... 66
Pedestrian safety alert ...............66
Windscreen wiper and washer ..66
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 68
Outside temperature ..................68
Clock ......................................... 69
Power outlets ............................. 69
Inductive charging .....................70
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 72
Instrument cluster ......................72
Speedometer ............................. 74
Odometer .................................. 74
Battery gauge ............................ 74
Driving efficiency gauge ............74
Power indicator gauge ...............76
Regenerative braking ................76
Total vehicle range ....................77
Service display .......................... 77Control indicators ......................77
Turn lights .................................. 77
Seat belt reminder .....................77
Airbag and belt tensioners .........78
Airbag deactivation ....................78
Charging system .......................78
Service vehicle soon .................79
Brake system ............................. 79
Electric parking brake ................79
Electric parking brake fault ........79
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....79
Sport mode ................................ 80
Lane keep assist .......................80
Electronic Stability Control off ...80
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........80
Traction Control system off .......80
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 80
Immobiliser ................................ 81
Vehicle ready ............................. 81
Exterior light .............................. 81
High beam ................................. 81
High beam assist .......................81
Rear fog light ............................. 81
Cruise control ............................ 81
Vehicle detected ahead .............81
Pedestrian detection ..................81
Speed limiter ............................. 81Traffic sign assistant ..................82
Door open .................................. 82
Displays ....................................... 82
Driver Information Centre ..........82
Info Display ................................ 85
Vehicle messages ........................89
Warning chimes .........................90
Battery voltage .......................... 90
Vehicle personalisation ................91
Telematics service .......................94
OnStar ....................................... 94

70Instruments and controlsDo not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlets by using
unsuitable plugs.
USB charging ports
Two USB ports are located in the
centre console. These ports can be
used for charging and Infotainment
connection.
External devices 3 126.
Another two USB ports for charging
only are located in the back of the
centre console.
All USB ports provide 2.1 A at 5 V.
Note
The USB ports must always be kept clean and dry.
Inductive charging
9 Warning
Inductive charging can affect the
operation of implanted
pacemakers or other medical
devices. If applicable, seek
medical advice before using the
inductive charging device.9 Warning
Remove any metal objects from
the charging device before
charging a mobile device, as these objects could become very hot.
Qi compatible mobile devices can be
charged inductively.
A protective cover for the mobile
device could have an impact on the
inductive charging.
The vehicle must be switched on, in
service mode or retained power off.
Starting and stopping the vehicle
3 151.
The operating temperature is −20 °C
to 60 °C for the charging system and
0 °C to 35 °C for the mobile device.

Instruments and controls71
To charge a mobile device:1. Remove all objects from the charging slot. The system may not
charge if there are any objects in
the charging slot.
2. With the mobile device screen facing the driver, slowly insert the
device into the charging slot until
0 is shown on the Info Display.
This indicates that the mobile
device is properly positioned and
could be charged.
If a device is inserted into the slot and
0 is not displayed, remove the mobile
device from the pocket, turn it 180°,
and wait 3 seconds before inserting the device into the slot again.

Instruments and controls73OverviewOTurn lights 3 77XSeat belt reminder 3 77vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 78VAirbag deactivation 3 78pCharging system 3 786Service vehicle soon
3 79RBrake system 3 79mElectric parking brake
3 79jElectric parking brake fault
3 79uAntilock brake system
(ABS) 3 793Sport mode 3 80aLane keep assist 3 80aElectronic Stability Control
off 3 80bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control
system 3 80kTraction Control system off
3 80wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 80dImmobiliser 3 814Vehicle ready 3 818Exterior light 3 81CHigh beam 3 81fHigh beam assist 3 81øRear fog light 3 81mCruise control 3 81AVehicle detected ahead
3 817Pedestrian detection
3 81LSpeed limiter 3 81LTraffic sign assistant
3 82hDoor open 3 82
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 82.

78Instruments and controlsk for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red in the overhead
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 43.
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
4 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 3 42.
Airbag system 3 45.
Driver Information Centre 3 82.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 49.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the vehicle is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the propulsion system starts.