2018.5 OPEL AMPERA E brake light

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.

Driving and operating151Other objects, e.g. other keys,
transponder, tags, coins etc. must be removed.
2. With the vehicle in P or N depress
the brake pedal and press
POWER m.
To switch off the vehicle, press
POWER m again. Remove the
electronic key from the centre
console.
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Replace the
electronic key battery as soon as
possible 3 19.
For unlocking or locking the doors,
see fault in radio remote control unit
or electronic key system 3 20.
Retained power off
The following electronic systems can
work until the driver's door is opened
or for 10 minutes after the vehicle is
switched off:
● power windows
● Infotainment system
● power outlets
Starting and stopping the vehicleMove the selector lever into P or N.
The propulsion system does not start
in any other position.
Note
Do not try to shift into P when the
vehicle is moving, as the electric
drive unit could be damaged. Shift
into P only when the vehicle is
stationary.
The electronic key must be inside the
vehicle. Depress the brake pedal,
then press POWERm.
If the electronic key is not in the
vehicle or something is interfering
with the transmitter, a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
A vehicle ready light is displayed in
the lower right corner of the
instrument cluster when the vehicle is ready to be driven.

Driving and operating161the parking brake is fully released
and the control indicator m is off
before driving.
Automatic release
The electric parking brake is
automatically released when the
vehicle is running, placed into gear
and an attempt is made to drive away.
Avoid rapid acceleration when the
electric parking brake is applied, to
reduce wear of parking brake lining.
Electric parking brake control
indicator m 3 79.
Electric parking brake fault control
indicator j3 79.
Driver Information Centre 3 82.
Regenerative braking
Some braking energy from the
moving vehicle is turned back into
electrical energy. This energy is then
stored back into the high voltage
battery system, increasing energy
efficiency.
Regenerative power may be limited
when the high voltage battery is near
full charge or cold.Regeneration 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 76.
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.
One-pedal driving 3 154.
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 the

168Driving and operatingAlerting the driver
The vehicle ahead control indicator
A illuminates green in the instrument
cluster when the system has detected
a vehicle in the driving path.
The control indicator A changes to
yellow when the distance to a
preceding moving vehicle gets too
small or when approaching another
vehicle too rapidly.Caution
The colour lighting of this control
indicator does not correspond to
local traffic laws on following
distance. The driver bears full
responsibility for maintaining safe
following distance according to
applicable traffic rules, weather
and road conditions etc. at all
times.
When the time to a potential collision
with a vehicle in front gets too small
and a collision is imminent, the driver
is notified by a flashing red LED stripe which is projected on the windscreen
in the driver's field of view.
Simultaneously a warning chime
sounds. Depress the brake pedal and
steer the vehicle, if it is required by the
situation.
Selecting the alert sensitivity
The alert sensitivity to near, medium
or far.Press V, the current setting is shown
on the Driver Information Centre.
Press V repeatedly to change the
alert sensitivity. The selected setting is also displayed in the Driver
Information Centre. The last selected setting will be stored when the vehicle
is switched off.

170Driving and operatingActive emergency braking
Active emergency braking can help to reduce the damage and injury from
crashes with vehicles, pedestrians
and obstacles directly ahead, when a
collision can no longer be avoided
either by manual braking or by
steering. Before the active
emergency braking applies, the driver is warned by the forward collision
alert 3 167 and front pedestrian
protection 3 172.
The feature uses various inputs (e.g.
camera sensor, brake pressure,
vehicle speed) to calculate the
probability of a frontal collision.9 Warning
This system is not intended to
replace the driver responsibility for driving the vehicle and looking
ahead. Its function is limited to
supplemental use only to reduce
the vehicle speed before a
collision.
The system may not react to
animals. After a sudden lane
change, the system needs a
certain time to detect the next
preceding vehicle.
The driver must always be ready
to take action and apply the brakes and steer to avoid collisions.
Functionality
If equipped only with front camera the
active emergency braking operates in
a forward gear above walking speed
up to 80 km/h.
A precondition is that the system is
not deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation menu 3 91.
The system includes: ● brake preparation system
● emergency automatic braking
● forward looking brake assist
● front pedestrian protection system
Brake preparation system
When approaching a vehicle ahead
or a pedestrian so quickly that a
collision is likely, the brake
preparation system slightly
pressurises the brakes. This reduces
the response time, when a manual or automatic braking is requested.
The brake system is prepared so that braking can occur more rapidly.
If equipped only with front camera the
system operates up to a speed of
80 km/h.
Emergency automatic braking
After activation of brake preparation
system and just before the imminent
collision, this function automatically
applies limited braking to reduce the
impact speed of the collision or
prevent a crash.
Depending on the situation, the
vehicle may automatically brake
moderately or hard. This front
automatic braking can only occur if a
vehicle ahead is detected, indicated
by the vehicle ahead indicator A
3 167. On vehicles with front

210Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................210
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 210
Lifting the vehicle .....................211
Vehicle storage ........................211
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....212
Vehicle checks ........................... 212
Performing work ......................212
Bonnet ..................................... 213
Cooling system ........................214
Washer fluid ............................ 216
Brakes ..................................... 216
Brake fluid ............................... 216
Vehicle battery ......................... 217
Wiper blade replacement ........219
Headlight aiming ......................219
Bulb replacement .......................220
Halogen bulbs ......................... 220
Xenon headlights .....................220
Front turn lights .......................220
Tail lights ................................. 221
Side turn lights ......................... 221
Number plate light ...................222Electrical system ........................223
High voltage devices and wiring ...................................... 223
Electrical system overload .......223
Fuses ....................................... 223
Engine compartment fuse box . 225
Instrument panel fuse box .......228
Vehicle tools .............................. 231
Tools ........................................ 231
Wheels and tyres .......................231
Tyres ....................................... 231
Winter tyres ............................. 232
Tyre designations ....................232
Tyre pressure .......................... 232
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 233
Tread depth ............................. 235
Changing tyre and wheel size . 236
Wheel covers ........................... 236
Tyre chains .............................. 237
Tyre repair kit .......................... 237
Jump starting ............................. 240
Towing ....................................... 242
Towing the vehicle ...................242
Towing another vehicle ...........243
Appearance care .......................244
Exterior care ............................ 244
Interior care ............................. 245General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products - even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other
changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may affect driver assistance
systems and energy consumption.
They may also invalidate the vehicle
operating permit.Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.

Vehicle care221
1.Tilt the wheel and remove screws
on the outside of the wheel house.
Use the screwdriver provided with the vehicle tools.
2. Detach the respective wheel house panel partially.
3. Rotate the bulb holder anticlockwise to disengage and
pull it out.
4. Pull the old bulb straight out of the
holder and replace it with a new
one.
5. Insert the lamp holder back into the turn light housing and rotate it
clockwise.
6. Reinstall the wheel house panel with screws.
Tail lights Tail light assembly in the rear
bumper
The tail light assembly is located in
the rear bumper. The bulbs are
accessible from the underside of the
vehicle.
● (1) Rear fog light (driver side) / reversing light (passenger side)
● (2) Turn light
● (3) Tail / brake light 1. Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise
and remove it from the reflector.
2. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder.
3. Replace bulb.
4. Insert the bulb holder into the reflector and rotate clockwise.
In case of failure, have LEDs replaced by a workshop.
Tail light assembly in the tailgate The lights of the tail light assembly in
the tailgate are LEDs and have to be
replaced by a workshop.
Side turn lights Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.