2018.5 OPEL AMPERA E bulb

Instruments and controls77Total vehicle range
Displays the total vehicle range.
Driving economically 3 148.
Service display If it is time for service, a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
The first warning is displayed
400 km before service is due and the
second warning 80 km before the
service is due. The message appears every time the vehicle is switched on.
The message can be dismissed or
reset. Reset after service only.
Driver Information Centre 3 82.
Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control indicators may vary. When the vehicle
is switched on, most control indicators
will illuminate briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation,
system ready
Control indicators 3 72.
Turn lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn light or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 220.
Fuses 3 223.
Turn lights 3 102.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the instrument cluster.

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.

220Vehicle careIf the vehicle is damaged in a crash,
the headlight aim may be affected. If
adjustment to the low beam is
necessary, seek the assistance of a
workshop.Bulb replacement
Switch off the vehicle and the relevant
light.
Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
Bulb check
After a bulb replacement, switch on
the vehicle, operate and check the
lights.
Halogen bulbs9 Warning
Halogen bulbs have pressurised
gas inside and can burst if you
drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions onthe bulb package.
Xenon headlights9 Danger
Xenon headlights work under
extremely high electrical voltage.
Do not touch. Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Bulbs for front turn lights and
corner lighting can be changed.
Sidelight / Daytime running lights are
designed as Light Emitting Diodes
(LEDs) and cannot be replaced.
Front turn lights Each turn light is accessible from
behind via the respective wheel
house:

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.

222Vehicle careNumber plate light
1.Insert a screwdriver into the slot to
the left of the lamp and swivel the screwdriver.
2. Remove the lamp downwards, taking care not to pull at the cable.
3. Remove the lamp housing fromthe bulb holder by turning the bulbholder clockwise.
4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder
and replace it.
5. Insert the bulb holder into the lamp housing and turn the bulb
holder anticlockwise.
6. Insert the lamp into the tailgate and let it engage.
Some versions have LED number
plate lights. In case of defective
LEDs, have them replaced by a
workshop.

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

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