2018.5 OPEL AMPERA E lock

Vehicle care243short edge of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver sidewards.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 231.
Screw in the towing eye anticlockwise
as far as it will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on the vehicle to release
steering wheel lock and to permit
operation of brake lights, horn and
windscreen wiper.Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 170, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Shift the selector lever of the electric
drive unit into N.
Release the electric parking brake.
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.

244Vehicle careAppearance careExterior 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 wiperand rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove 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.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on
painted surfaces.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.

262Customer informationOnline servicesIf your vehicle has a radio networkconnection, this allows data to be
exchanged between your vehicle and other systems. The radio network
connection is made possible by
means of a transmitter device in your
vehicle or a mobile device provided
by you (e.g. a smartphone). Online
functions can be used via this radio
network connection. These include
online services and applications /
apps provided to you by the
manufacturer or other providers.
Services of the manufacturer In the case of the manufacturer's
online services, the relevant functions are described by the manufacturer in
an appropriate location (e.g. Owner's
Manual, the manufacturer's website)
and the associated data protection
information is provided. Personal
data may be used to provide online
services. Data exchange for this
purpose takes place via a protected
connection, e.g. using the
manufacturer's IT systems provided
for the purpose. Collection,processing and use of personal data
for the purposes of preparation of services take place solely on the
basis of legal permission, e.g. in the case of the eCall emergency
communication system or a
contractual agreement, or by virtue of
consent.
You can activate or deactivate the
services and functions (which are
subject to charges to some extent)
and, in some cases, the vehicle's
entire radio network connection. In
particular, this does not include
statutory functions and services such
as eCall.
Third party services
If you make use of online services
from other providers (third parties),
these services are subject to the
liability and data protection and usage conditions of the provider in question.
The manufacturer frequently has no
influence over the content exchanged
in this regard.Therefore, please note the nature,
scope and purpose of the collection
and use of personal data within the
scope of third party services provided by the service provider in question.
Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some
vehicles for functions such as tyre
pressure monitoring and immobiliser. It is also used in connection with
conveniences such as radio remote
controls for door locking / unlocking and starting. RFID technology in Opel
vehicles does not use or record
personal information or link with any
other Opel system containing
personal information.

264IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 210
Activating Bluetooth music .........128
Activating phone .........................137
Activating radio ........................... 120
Activating USB audio ..................128
Activating USB movie .................131
Activating USB picture ................130
Active emergency braking ..........170
Adjustable air vents ...................146
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........78
Airbag deactivation ................49, 78
Airbag label................................... 45 Airbag system .............................. 45
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 147
Air intake .................................... 147
Air vents...................................... 146
Antilock brake system ................ 158
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......79
Anti-theft alarm system ................29
Anti-theft locking system .............. 29
Appearance care ........................244
Armrest ................................... 40, 42
Armrest storage ........................... 58
Audio files ................................... 126
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................33
Automatic light control ...............100
Automatic locking ........................25Auto volume................................ 116
AUX Connecting device ..................126
General information ................126
B Basic operation ........................... 113
Battery discharge protection ......105
Battery gauge ............................... 74
Battery voltage ............................. 90
Belts.............................................. 42
Bluetooth Bluetooth connection ..............134
Bluetooth music menu ............128
Connecting device ..................126
General information ................126
Pairing ..................................... 134
Phone ...................................... 137
Bluetooth connection ..................134
Bonnet ....................................... 213
Brake fluid .......................... 216, 248
Brakes ............................... 158, 216
Brake system ............................... 79
Breakdown.................................. 242
BringGo ...................................... 132
Bulb replacement ....................... 220
C Call Functions during a call ............137
Incoming call ........................... 137

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

266Folding mirrors ............................. 32
Following distance indication ......169
Forward collision alert................. 167
Front airbag system .....................48
Front pedestrian protection ........172
Front seats.................................... 38
Front turn lights .......................... 220
Fuses ......................................... 223
G
Gauges ......................................... 74
General information ...126, 133,
134, 209
AUX ......................................... 126
Bluetooth ................................. 126
DAB ......................................... 124
Infotainment system ................106
Phone ...................................... 134
Smartphone applications ........126
USB ......................................... 126
Glovebox ..................................... 57
H Halogen bulbs ............................ 220
Hand brake ......................... 158, 159
Hazard warning flashers ............102
Headlight aiming .........................219
Headlight flash ........................... 101
Headlight range adjustment ......101
Headlights..................................... 99
Head restraint adjustment .............6Head restraints ............................ 37
Heated mirrors ............................. 33
Heated rear window ..................... 35
Heated steering wheel .................65
Heating .................................. 41, 42
High beam ........................... 81, 100
High beam assist ..................81, 100
High voltage devices and wiring 223
Home menu ................................ 113
Horn ....................................... 11, 66
I
Identification plate .....................250
Immobiliser ............................ 31, 81
Indicators ...................................... 74
Inductive charging ........................70
Info Display ................................... 85
Information displays...................... 82
Infotainment control panel ..........108
Instrument cluster ........................72
Instrument panel fuse box .........228
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 104
Instrument panel overview ............. 8
Intellitext ..................................... 124
Interior care ............................... 245
Interior lighting ............................ 104
Interior lights .............................. 104
Introduction ............................... 0iPod............................................ 126
Connecting device ..................126
J
Jump starting ............................. 240
K Key, memorised settings ..............20
KeyPass ....................................... 26
Keys ............................................. 16
Keys, locks ................................... 16
L
Lane change alert .......................183
Lane keep assist ..................80, 191
Lashing eyes ............................... 61
Lifting the vehicle ........................211
Light switch .................................. 99
Load compartment ................28, 59
Load compartment cover .............60
Loading information .....................62
Location based charging ............197
M Manual seat adjustment ...............39
Maximum speed ......................... 232
Maximum startup volume ...........116
Memorised settings ......................20
Menu operation .......................... 113
Mirror adjustment ........................... 6 Misted light covers .....................103

269UUltrasonic parking assist............. 174
Upholstery .................................. 245
Usage ......................... 110, 120, 133
AUX ......................................... 126
Bluetooth ................................. 126
iPod ......................................... 126
Menu ....................................... 113
Phone ...................................... 137
Radio ....................................... 120
USB ......................................... 126
USB Connecting device ..................126
General information ................126
USB audio menu .....................128
USB movie menu ....................131
USB picture menu ...................130
Using smartphone applications ..132
Using this manual ..........................2
V
Vehicle battery ........................... 217
Vehicle checks............................ 212
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 259
Vehicle detected ahead ................81
Vehicle dimensions .................... 253
Vehicle Identification Number ....250
Vehicle messages .......................89
Vehicle personalisation ...............91Vehicle ready ................................ 81
Vehicle security ............................ 29
Vehicle storage ........................... 211
Vehicle tools ............................... 231
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 4
Vehicle weight ........................... 252
Voice recognition ........................133
Volume Auto volume ............................ 116
Maximum startup volume ........116
Mute function........................... 110
Ring tone volume ....................116
Setting the volume ..................110
Speed compensated volume ..116
Touch beep volume ................116
TP volume ............................... 116
Volume limitation at high
temperatures ........................... 110
Volume settings .......................... 116
W
Warning chimes ........................... 90
Warning lights ............................... 74
Warning triangle .......................... 61
Washer and wiper systems .........12
Washer fluid ............................... 216
Waveband selection ...................120
Wheel covers ............................. 236
Wheels and tyres .......................231
Windows ....................................... 33Windscreen................................... 33
Windscreen wiper and washer ....66
Winter tyres ............................... 232
Wiper blade replacement ..........219
X Xenon headlights .......................220