2018.5 OPEL AMPERA E cooling

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 care213voltage may cause shock, burns,
and even death. The high voltage
components in the vehicle can
only be serviced by technicians
with special training.
High voltage components are
identified by labels. Do not
remove, open, take apart, or
modify these components. High
voltage cable or wiring has orange
covering. Do not probe, tamper
with, cut, or modify high voltage
cable or wiring.9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the vehicle is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the vehicle is off.
Caution
Even small amounts of contamination can cause damage
to vehicle systems. Do not allow
contaminants to contact the fluids, reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
Bonnet
Opening
1. Pull the bonnet release lever and return it to its original position.
2.Move the safety catch sideways to
the left vehicle side and open the
bonnet.

214Vehicle care3. Release the bonnet support fromits retainer above the radiator
support and place it securely into
the slotted retainer in the bonnet.
Closing
Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and let it fall into the latch from a low height (20-25 cm).
Check that the bonnet is engaged.Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch to avoid dents.
Cooling system
The vehicle has three different
cooling systems.
Regularly check the coolant level of
the respective cooling systems and
have the cause of a possible coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Caution
Make sure that you never run the
vehicle with insufficient coolant.
A low coolant level can cause
damage to the vehicle.
Heater cooling system
The coolant reservoir is located in the engine compartment.
The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C.
Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
If the engine cooling system is cold,
the coolant level should be above the
filling line mark. Top up if the level is
low.
9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up use a 1:1 mixture of
approved coolant concentrate mixed
with tap water. Install the cap tightly.

Vehicle care215High voltage battery cooling
system9 Danger
The high voltage battery coolant
may only be serviced by a
qualified technician.
Improper handling could cause serious injuries or death.
The high voltage battery coolantreservoir is located on the front side
of the engine compartment.
Check to see if coolant is visible in the high voltage battery coolant reservoir.
If coolant is visible but the coolant
level is below the cold fill line, there
could be a leak within the cooling
system.
If the coolant level is too low, seek the assistance of a workshop.
Power electronics and charger
modules cooling system9 Danger
The power electronics and
charger modules coolant may only be serviced by a qualified
technician.
Improper handling could cause serious injuries or death.
The power electronics and charger
modules are cooled using the same coolant loop.
The power electronics and charger
modules coolant reservoir is located
on the front side of the engine
compartment.
Check to see if coolant is visible in the
power electronics and charger
modules coolant reservoir. If coolant
is visible but the coolant level is below the cold fill line, there could be a leak
in the cooling system.
If the coolant level is too low, seek the assistance of a workshop.

228Vehicle careNumberUsage45Vehicle integration control
module46Integrated chassis control
module47Headlight levelling device48Integrated chassis control
module49Interior rear view mirror50–51E-booster52Rear camera53–54A/C control module55Rechargeable energy
storage system pump56–57Power electronics coolant
pump58Engine control moduleNumberUsage59Electric steering column
lock60HVAC electric heater61On-board charging module62Transmission range control
module 163Electric cooling fan64Engine control module65Auxiliary heater pump66–67Drive unit controller68Rear window defogger69–70A/C control module71–72Transmission range control
moduleNumberUsage73Single power inverter
module74–
After having changed defective fuses,
close the fuse box cover and press
until it engages.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunctions may occur.
Instrument panel fuse boxThe fuse box is located on the driver's
side behind a cover in the instrument
panel.

236Vehicle careFor safety reasons it is recommended
that the tread depth of the tyres on
one axle should not vary by more than 2 mm.
The legally permissible minimum
tread depth (1.6 mm) has been
reached when the tread has worn
down as far as one of the tread wear
indicators (TWI). Their position is
indicated by markings on the
sidewall.
If there is more wear at the front than
the rear, swap round front wheels and rear wheels periodically. Ensure that
the direction of rotation of the wheels
remains the same.
Tyres age, even if they are not used.
We recommend tyre replacement
every six years.
Changing tyre and wheel size
If tyres of a different size than those
fitted at the factory are used, it may be necessary to reprogramme the
nominal tyre pressure and make
other vehicle modifications.
After converting to a different tyre
size, have the label with tyre
pressures replaced and the tyre
pressure monitoring system
reinitialised 3 233.9 Warning
The use of unsuitable tyres or
wheels may lead to accidents and will invalidate the vehicle
operating permit.
Wheel covers
Wheel covers and tyres that are
factory approved for the respective
vehicle and comply with all of the
relevant wheel and tyre combination
requirements must be used.
If the wheel covers and tyres used are
not factory approved, the tyres must
not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.

265Initiating a phone call..............137
Ring tone ................................. 137
Call history .................................. 137
Car wash mode .......................... 154
Central locking system ................20
Centre console storage ...............58
Changing tyre and wheel size ...236
Charge cord ................................ 205
Charge limit selection .................197
Charge mode selection ..............197
Charge rate selection .................197
Charging ..................................... 194
Charging override .......................197
Charging status .......................... 204
Charging system .......................... 78
Child locks ................................... 26
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 53
Child restraints.............................. 51
Child restraint systems ................51
Climate control ............................. 13
Clock............................................. 69
Control elements Infotainment system ................108
Steering wheel ........................ 108
Control elements overview .........108
Control indicators.......................... 77
Control of the vehicle .................149
Controls ........................................ 65
Convex shape .............................. 31Coolant ....................................... 214
Coolant and antifreeze ...............248
Cooling system ........................... 214
Cruise control ...................... 81, 164
Cupholders .................................. 57
Curtain airbag system .................. 49
D
DAB ............................................ 124
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...2
Daytime running lights ...............102
Declaration of conformity ............255
Delayed locking ............................ 25
Digital audio broadcasting ..........124
Directional tyres .......................... 231
Displaying pictures .....................130
Display settings ..................130, 131
Door open .................................... 82
Doors ............................................ 28
Drive modes ............................... 154
Driver assistance systems ..........164
Driver Information Centre .............82
Driving economically................... 148
Driving efficiency gauge ...............74
Driving hints ........................ 148, 149
E Electric adjustment ......................32
Electrical requirements ...............209
Electrical system......................... 223
Electrical system overload .........223Electric drive unit ..................14, 154
Electric parking brake ...........79, 159
Electric parking brake fault ...........79
Electric rate schedule .................197
Electric vehicle operation modes 154
Electronic climate control system 142
Electronic key system ...................19
Electronic Stability Control.......... 163
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............80
Electronic Stability Control off....... 80
Emergency call ........................... 136
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......212
Engine compartment fuse box ...225
Engine data ............................... 252
Entry lighting .............................. 105
Event data recorders ..................259
Exit lighting ................................ 105
Exterior care .............................. 244
Exterior light ................................. 81
Exterior lighting ......................10, 99
Exterior mirrors ............................. 31
F
File formats Audio files................................ 126
Movie files ............................... 126
Picture files.............................. 126
First aid kit ................................... 61
Fixed air vents ........................... 146