2018.5 OPEL AMPERA E brake

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.

Instruments and controls79Illuminates when the propulsion
system is on
1. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
2. Stop, switch off the vehicle.
3. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Driving while p illuminates could
drain the 12 V vehicle battery.
Starting and stopping the vehicle
3 151.
Service vehicle soon 6 illuminates yellow.
Fault in the vehicle. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Illuminates after the vehicle is
switched on. The brake fluid level is
too low or any other problem with the
brake system exists.
Brake fluid level 3 216.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 159.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not fully applied or released. Depress the
brake pedal and attempt to reset the system by first releasing then
applying the electric parking brake. If
m remains flashing, do not drive and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Electric parking brake fault
j illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is operating
with degraded performance 3 159.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is in service
mode. Stop vehicle, apply and
release the electric parking brake to
reset.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop. Avoid parking on
inclines until the cause of the fault has been remedied.
An error message may be displayed
in the Driver Information Centre
3 82.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the
vehicle is switched on. The system is ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates
while driving, there is a fault in the

80Instruments and controlsABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 158.
Sport mode
3 illuminates when Sport mode
is selected.
Sport mode 3 154.
Lane keep assist
a illuminates green or yellow, or
flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
The system is switched on and ready to operate.
Illuminates yellow
The system approaches a detected
lane marking without using the turn
light in that direction.
Flashes yellow The system recognises that the lane
is departed significantly.Lane keep assist 3 191.
Electronic Stability Control
off
n illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Control 3 163.
Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
b illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving
stability, however, may deteriorate
depending on road surface
conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Flashes
The system is active and is working to assist the driver with directional
control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions.Electronic Stability Control 3 163.
Traction Control system 3 162.
Traction Control system off
k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Traction Control system 3 162.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare wheel). After 60 to 90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system 3 233.

90Instruments and controlsSome important messages may
appear additionally in the Info
Display. Some messages only pop-
up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes If several warnings appear at the
same time, only one warning chime will sound.
When starting the propulsion
system or whilst driving
The warning chime regarding not
fastened seat belts has priority over
any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If approaching a vehicle ahead too rapidly.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.
● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.● If the electronic key is not in thepassenger compartment.
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.
● If safety function of the power tailgate detects obstacles in the
moving area.
When the vehicle is parked and /
or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
Battery voltage
When the voltage of the 12 V vehicle
battery is running low, a warning
message will appear in the Driver
Information Centre.
1. Switch off any electrical consumers which are not requiredfor a safe drive, e.g. seat heating,
heated rear window or other main
consumers.
2. Charge the 12 V vehicle battery by
driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.The warning message will disappear
after the vehicle has been started
twice without a voltage drop.
If the 12 V vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.

92Instruments and controlsAuto wipe in reverse gear:
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse
gear is engaged.
● Collision / detection systems
Pedestrian safety signal :
Activates or deactivates
pedestrian safety alert. Even if
pedestrian safety signal is
deactivated, it is automatically
activated while this menu is not
accessible such as OnStar
calling, camera projection, Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto, non-
auto dismiss pop-up, etc.
Forward Collision System : This
allows the feature’s notification to
be customised. This feature will
turn on or off the Forward
Collision Alert and Active
Emergency Braking. The Off
setting disables all Forward
Collision Alert and Active
Emergency Braking functions.
With the Alert and Brake setting,
both Forward Collision Alert and
Active Emergency Braking are
available. The Alert settingdisables Active Emergency
Braking. Select Off, Alert , or Alert
and Brake .
Front pedestrian detection : This
allows the feature’s notification to be customised. This feature may
help avoid or reduce the harm
caused by front-end crashes with
nearby pedestrians. Select Off,
Alert , or Alert and Brake .
Rear Cross Traffic Alert :
Activates or deactivates rear
cross traffic alert.
Lane Change Alert : Activates or
deactivates lane change alert.
● Lighting
Vehicle locator lights : Activates
or deactivates the entry lighting.
Exit lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the duration of exit lighting.
● Power door locks
Auto door lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
locking function after switching on the vehicle.Unlocked door anti lockout :
Activates or deactivates the door
locking function while a door is
open.
Delayed door lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door locking function. This feature
delays the actual locking of the
doors until all doors are closed. It just can be toggled when Auto
door lock is deactivated.
● Remote lock / unlock / start
Remote unlock light feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback
whilst unlocking.
Remote lock feedback : Changes
what kind of feedback is given
when locking the vehicle.
Remote door unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Relock remotely unlocked doors :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic relock function after
unlocking without opening the vehicle.

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 .......................154
Operation ................................. 154
Brakes ........................................ 158
Antilock brake system .............158
Parking brake .......................... 159
Regenerative braking ..............161
Ride control systems .................162
Traction Control system ..........162
Electronic Stability Control ......163Driver assistance systems .........164
Cruise control .......................... 164
Speed limiter ........................... 166
Forward collision alert .............167
Following distance indication ...169
Active emergency braking .......170
Front pedestrian protection .....172
Parking assist .......................... 174
Side blind zone assistant .........182
Lane change alert ....................183
Panoramic view system ...........184
Rear view camera ...................186
Rear cross traffic alert .............188
Traffic sign assistant ................189
Lane keep assist .....................191
Charging .................................... 194
Programmable charging ..........197
Programmed charging override .................................. 204
Charging status .......................204
Charge cord ............................. 205
Electrical requirements ............209
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 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 74.
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
electronic key 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 POWERm
once will switch on the vehicle. When 4 illuminates in the instrument
cluster, the vehicle is ready to be
driven. This could take up to
15 seconds at extremely cold
temperatures.Switching off the vehicle
With the vehicle in P, press
POWER m briefly in service 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
2 seconds or press twice briefly within
5 seconds.
Starting and stopping the vehicle
3 151.
Service mode
This power mode is available for
service 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
5 seconds will place the vehicle in service mode. The instruments and
audio systems will operate as they do when the vehicle is switched on, but
the vehicle will not be able to be
driven. The propulsion system will not start in service mode. Press
POWER m again to switch off the
vehicle.Caution
Service mode will discharge the
12 V 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 electronic key 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
electronic key in the pocket with
the buttons facing the bottom of
the vehicle.